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Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Beddu Amang goes to prison for corruption
Beddu Amang goes to prison for corruptionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) head Beddu Amang began serving a four-year prison sentence for graft on Friday after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
U.S. negates defense program fears
U.S. negates defense program fearsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States dismissed on Friday growing anxiety of an arms race over its missile defense program with Australia, saying that there was no evidence to support the allegation.U.S.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Transportation woes
Transportation woes Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, basking in the "achievement" of launching the Trans-Jakarta busway service on Thursday, may well qualify as this week's most boastful official. For the governor, the launching of the project, despite its shortcomings, was like the lifting of a heavy...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Large natural gas deposit discovered off western Myanmar
Large natural gas deposit discovered off western MyanmarAye Aye Win Associated Press Yangon, Myanmar A major natural gas field has been discovered in an area off western Myanmar being explored by a South Korean-Indian consortium, the state-run press reported on Friday.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Chikungunya infects hundreds of locals in Bantul
Chikungunya infects hundreds of locals in BantulSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta After infecting hundreds of people in other areas across the nation, Chikungunya disease, similar to dengue fever and not fatal, has now been confirmed in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Sexual assault case blamed for attack on school
Sexual assault case blamed for attack on schoolYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung At least six people were detained by police on Friday for allegedly provoking an attack on an Islamic boarding school in Bandung, West Java.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Nabon, soccer diplomat, passes away
Nabon, soccer diplomat, passes awayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian soccer community is mourning the death of the highly respected Nabon Noor, who died of kidney failure here on Friday just 12 days shy of his 75th birthday.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Court asks Fakta to drop suit
Court asks Fakta to drop suit JAKARTA: The non-governmental organization Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) has been urged to settle a lawsuit against the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) out of court.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Eight submit fake diplomas, six brought to police
Eight submit fake diplomas, six brought to policeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) announced on Friday that eight legislative candidates from various parties had submitted fake diplomas, while the Jakarta Election Supervisory Committee...
Sat, 17 Jan 2004
Solving Jakarta's
Solving Jakarta's traffic problems Every day, of every week, month and year, the traffic gets worse in Jakarta. In some places it is quicker by foot than vehicle and certainly quicker by bicycle than car.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Urgent need for garbage laws
Urgent need for garbage laws JAKARTA: Waste management expert Sri Bebassari on Thursday called for an immediate drafting of a waste management law to solve the myriad of waste problems the country faced.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
AirAsia this week launched its budget air travel operation
AirAsia this week launched its budget air travel operation with a bang. It is offering a rock-bottom promotional fare of Bt99 for a one-way trip to any of the major domestic destinations, including Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hat Yai and Khon Kaen.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Activists arrive at anti-globalization gathering
Activists arrive at anti-globalization gatheringEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Mumbai, India About 70 Indonesian delegates arrived in Mumbai, India, on Thursday to join tens of thousands of activists from around the world at the World Social Forum 2004, which aims to create a fairer form of...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Rp 100m check missing in Maluku
Rp 100m check missing in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku provincial administration's social welfare agency is in hot water after a bank check worth Rp 100 million (US$11,765) went missing from its safe.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this year
Bukit Asam sales to grow by 6% this yearRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned firm, PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam, the country's fifth largest coal mining company, forecasts the revenue from sales will increase by 6 percent this year on the back of higher demand and prices.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
KPU car purchase under scrutiny
KPU car purchase under scrutiny JAKARTA: The newly launched Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) said on Thursday that it had detected indications of irregularities in the purchase of cars for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and vowed to launch an investigation into the process.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
KPU car purchases under scrutiny
KPU car purchases under scrutinyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly launched Indonesia Procurement Watch (IPW) said on Thursday that it had detected indications of irregularities in the purchase of cars for members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and vowed to launch an...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
GAM's credibility
GAM's credibilityFrom Media Indonesia The Indonesian government's attempt to free soon television cameraman Ferry Santoro and around 70 others now being held hostage by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) deserves appreciation.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
1. MONKEE 1x40
1. MONKEE 1x40Monkee goes to Broadway and sings Elton John 2. AFGHAN 1x50 Female Afghans back on screen, break Taliban taboo
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Astra '03 new vehicle sales up 3.3%
Astra '03 new vehicle sales up 3.3%JAKARTA: PT Astra International, the largest automotive company, on Thursday said its new vehicle sales, including exports to neighboring countries, rose 3.3 percent in 2003 to 182,555 units.The company sold 176,752 cars in 2002.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
'SCTV' asks time for defense
'SCTV' asks time for defense JAKARTA: The defense team for private television station SCTV asked for more time on Thursday to prepare their arguments to counter the lawsuit filed by the station's former producer Dandhy Dwi Laksono.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Asia Foundation democracy survey
Asia Foundation democracy survey The Jakarta Post has twice referred to The Asia Foundation survey, Democracy in Indonesia: A Survey of the Indonesian Electorate 2003. While we strongly appreciate your coverage, we regret that the Post has made a narrow reading of the survey that emphasizes only...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Two more Papuans get 20 years for arsenal theft
Two more Papuans get 20 years for arsenal theft The Wamena District Court sentenced on Thursday two more civilians to 20 years in prison each for their roles in breaking into a military arsenal in Wamena last year and stealing rifles and ammunition.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Revised version of tax law feared to worsen corruption
Revised version of tax law feared to worsen corruptionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The revised versions of three tax law amendment bills drafted by the Directorate General of Taxation are far from what many had been expecting as they still left the door wide open for corruption,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Police confirm Sjahril, Ary Suta, Cacuk, Toto corruption suspects
Police confirm Sjahril, Ary Suta, Cacuk, Toto corruption suspectsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After days of confusion over the legal status of Sjahril Sabirin, I Putu Gede Ary Suta, Cacuk Sudarijanto and Toto Budiarso, National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Scaled-down UN mission in East Timor
Scaled-down UN mission in East TimorEAST TIMOR: A UN assessment team expects to recommend a scaled- down UN mission remain in East Timor when its current mandate expires in May, the head of the team said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
JP/13/Stock
JP/13/Stock RI shares end mixed, but index up at new high Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended mixed on Thursday, but gains in selected blue chips pushed the main index to a fresh all-time closing high, dealers said.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Indonesians upbeat about Aviva finals
Indonesians upbeat about Aviva finalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Happy Soediyono and her Indonesian teammate in the men's division Ryan Lalisang have expressed confidence about their prospects in the grand slam final series of Asia's prestigious Aviva Asian Bowling Tour at the Safra Resort Bowl in...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Pushing toward change
Pushing toward change As the legislative elections on April 5 draw closer, fears of a reemergence of authoritarian rule in the style of the corruption-riddled New Order regime of deposed president Soeharto appear to be gaining in strength among the doomsayers in Indonesia's prodemocracy movement.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Boediono-bond-underwriter Govt starts selection of bond underwriters JP/13/BondGovt starts selection of bond underwritersThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Finance started on Thursday the selection of underwriters for a planned international bond issuance, which will be the...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better
Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even betterDavid Chang, Market Analyst, Jakarta The year 2003 turned out to be better-than-expected for the economy and the outlook for 2004 appears to be even better.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
JP/19/BANGKA
JP/19/BANGKA Hakka Chinese at the tip of Bangka IslandHakka Chinese survive the past, face bleak future Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pangkalpinang, Bangka BelitungTwo years ago Bangka and Belitung (commonly known by the abbreviation Babel) islands were inaugurated as a new province, with...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Sick judge delays verdict
Sick judge delays verdict JAKARTA: The verdict on the high-profile libel suit filed against the Koran Tempo daily by businessman Tomy Winata has been delayed until Tuesday because the presiding judge was absent.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
40 million poor to get free health services
40 million poor to get free health servicesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's 40 million poor people may enjoy free health services if a bill drafted by the government gets the nod from members of the House of Representatives (DPR).
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
PKB hopes to benefit from its pluralist perspective
PKB hopes to benefit from its pluralist perspectiveRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post Compared to other Muslim-based political parties, the National Awakening Party (PKB) has a reputation among non-Muslim and minority groups as an inclusive and tolerant political party,...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Indonesian Military rejects reports on militia infiltration
Indonesian Military rejects reports on militia infiltrationYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A senior Indonesian Military (TNI) commander in Kupang denied on Thursday recent reports in several local media that 78 armed pro- Indonesia militiamen have infiltrated Timor...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
1. PUPUD -- 1 x 35
1. PUPUD -- 1 x 35Pupud Saripudin, a dedicated driverUrip Hudiono The Jakarta Post Jakarta Becoming part of the intensely discussed busway project is more than just a question of pride or making a better livelihood for a bus driver like Pupud Saripudin.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Forestry office accused of corruption
Forestry office accused of corruptionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java forestry office has been accused of misusing around Rp 4.2 billion (more than US$500,000) allocated for reforestation in an area on the slopes of Mount Mandalawangi in Garut regency.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention series
Sultan hints at graceful exit from Golkar convention seriesSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X hinted on Thursday that he may withdraw from the Golkar Party's convention to select a presidential candidate.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang
Flood inundates 3,000 houses in Subang SUBANG, West Java: More than 3,000 houses in Pamanukan district have been flooded since Wednesday, forcing thousands of residents to take refuge elsewhere.The flooding occurred after heavy rain hit the area on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
'Rakyat' in dock as big guns try to sink it
'Rakyat' in dock as big guns try to sink itM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The entire board of 16 editors of the national daily Rakyat Merdeka, including the sports section, stood trial on Thursday at the Central Jakarta District Court in a libel suit filed by the Minister of Trade and...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Carousel of intrigue as fairground ouster proceeds
Carousel of intrigue as fairground ouster proceedsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The removal of the management of the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, proceeded peacefully on Thursday amid fears that it could possibly turn violent.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Graft at religious affairs ministry
Graft at religious affairs ministryFrom Warta Kota It is good news that the Graft Eradication Commission has resolved to eradicate graft at the religious affairs ministry, which, according to the Finance and Development Supervisory Board (BPKP), is the most corrupt ministry in the country.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Surabaya to launch commuter train
Surabaya to launch commuter trainID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya administration held a trial-run for an inner-city commuter train on Thursday, the same day the Jakarta administration launched its controversial busway project. The trial began at about 8:30 a.m.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Busway launch big attraction
Busway launch big attractionUrip Hudiono and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several minor flaws in the initial implementation of the TransJakarta Busway did not deter enthusiastic Jakartans from personally trying out the brand-new air-conditioned buses on Thursday for a free ride along...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Landslide bylaw to be issued
Landslide bylaw to be issuedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java The Kuningan regental administration will soon issue a bylaw that will prohibit local residents from building permanent houses in several landslide-prone areas.
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
BPPT designs new waste management process
BPPT designs new waste management processAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) proposed on Thursday a more profitable garbage management system to the Jakarta administration to replace the current treatment methods which are...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
[b]Presidential race easy,
Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonic Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com 2. Chang -- Bull market in the making 2 X 30 Year 2003 was good and 2004 should be even better David Chang Market Analyst Jakarta
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonic
Presidential race easy, while corruption a tonicKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Other nations, even those who claim to be true champions of democracy, may be jealous of Indonesia, especially in the case of presidential elections and the handling of...
Fri, 16 Jan 2004
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;JP;TON; ANPAf..r.. drug-ED-Cialis New drug for impotence to hit market in Indonesia JP/14/drug1New drug for impotence to hit market in IndonesiaTony Hotland The Jakarta Post Jakarta Competition among erectile dysfunction (ED) drug producers in Indonesia is likely to get stiffer as a new drug,...