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Wed, 14 Jan 2004
TNI vows to help with elections
TNI vows to help with elections JAKARTA: Despite only having 50 percent of its troops available, the Indonesian Military (TNI) would still be ready to help the police secure the 2004 general elections, an officer says.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Who really benefits from rice protection?
Who really benefits from rice protection?Abdul Bayes, The Daily Star, Asia News Network, Dhaka Few persons would, perhaps, favor a forthright liberalization of rice trade. The reasons are not far to seek.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
21 treasure thieves arrested in Cirebon
21 treasure thieves arrested in CirebonNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java At least 21 people suspected of plundering hidden treasure from a shipwreck off the coast of Cirebon, West Java, were apprehended by a joint team from the National Police, Cirebon Police and the Ministry of...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Party paraphernalia torn down
Party paraphernalia torn down SURABAYA: The Surabaya Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has torn down 148 flags and other political party paraphernalia throughout the city.The cleanup was held at predawn Tuesday by Panwaslu officials, assisted by local police, public order officers and...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
No need to worry about bird flu: GAPMMI
No need to worry about bird flu: GAPMMISari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians should not be overly worried over the outbreak of the bird flu that has ravaged Asia's poultry industry and reportedly caused 12 people to die of influenza.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Striking Afghans now number 16
Striking Afghans now number 16Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Mataram/Jakarta Entering their seventh day, the number of illegal Afghan immigrants on a hunger strike in a Mataram hostel rose to 16 on Tuesday afternoon. Nine of them have been admitted to the hospital.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Rakyat Merdeka daily faces another libel suit
Rakyat Merdeka daily faces another libel suitEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigators grilled on Tuesday the executive director of national daily Rakyat Merdeka, Teguh Santosa, as a suspect in a libel case filed by National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bush struggles for support at Latin America summit: President
Bush struggles for support at Latin America summit: President George W. Bush struggled to persuade leaders across the Americas to back his economic, trade and security agenda at a summit on Tuesday but faced skepticism as many edge away from U.S. policies.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
KONI seeks Rp 110b for more gold
KONI seeks Rp 110b for more goldZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) announced a proposal for an expensive three-year sports development program here on Tuesday with the initial aim of a strong showing at the 2006 Asian Games.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bungku's split from Morowali rejected
Bungku's split from Morowali rejected PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele rejected a demand on Tuesday by local residents to separate Bungku from Morowali regency.The rejection was conveyed through a letter dated Jan. 8 to Morowali Regent Andi Muhammad.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Candidates may be disqualified
Candidates may be disqualifiedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 30 percent of Jakarta's legislative candidates facing possible disqualification, doubts are emerging as to just how qualified the Jakarta Provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) and its supervisory committee (Panwaslu) are to...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Anti money-laundering committee established
Anti money-laundering committee establishedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set up a national committee to coordinate strategy in combating money laundering following the passage of the new Money Laundering Law last year.Under Presidential Decree No.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
NAga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people service
NAga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people serviceWarief Djajanto Basorie, Journalist, Jakarta The street in front of your house has potholes. You don't want a bone-jarring drive in your car every time you leave and return home.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases in Keagungan
Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases in KeagunganDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Health Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the disease afflicting dozens of residents of Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta, was indeed Chikungunya.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
1. DUTTON 1x30
1. DUTTON 1x30 Ian Dutton: A voice for Indonesia 2. KWAN 1x40 Kwan best thing going after more than a decade 3. GUESS1 1x30 Costner to make another Western 4. GUESS2 1x30 Academy honors tech company
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
The number of Afghans go on strike rises to 16
The number of Afghans go on strike rises to 16Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni and A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Mataram/Jakarta Entering their seventh day, the number of illegal Afghan immigrants on a hunger strike in a Mataram camp rose to 16 on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
AirAsia to fly to S'pore-Bangkok
AirAsia to fly to S'pore-Bangkok SINGAPORE: Malaysian budget airline AirAsia plans to begin services between Singapore and Thailand starting next month, local media reported Tuesday.Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority, which manages the city- state's Changi Airport, has been notified that AirAsia...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Police arrest suspected kidnapper
Police arrest suspected kidnapper DEPOK: Police arrested on Tuesday a 29-year-old woman suspected of kidnapping the two children of her employer whom she worked for as a nanny for only three days.The mother, Ruth Siahaan, 32, a resident of Griya Pancoran Mas housing complex, said the new nanny was...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Rupiah Retes Jan.13
Rupiah Retes Jan.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,864.29 6,082.38 6,507.97 6,438.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,208.38 4,615.34 4,938.02 4,885.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,914.58 6,126.08 6,555.64 6,484.73 Swiss franc 1 7,191.88 6,374.15 6,818.55 6,747.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases
Health agency confirms Chikungunya casesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Jakarta Health Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the disease afflicting dozens of residents of Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta, was indeed Chikungunya.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Chikungunya cases in West Jakarta confirmed 2
* Headlines: Chikungunya cases in West Jakarta confirmed 2 * National: Government 'fails to promote human rights' 4 * Archipelago: Police extend operation in restive Poso 5 * Opinion: Who really benefits from rice protection? 6 * City: Police probe 'Rakyat Merdeka' over alleged libel 8 * Sports:...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Once is enough for haj pilgrimage
Once is enough for haj pilgrimageFrom Koran Tempo The lack of professionalism that has muddled up the management of haj pilgrimage affairs is undeniable. In fact, only one journey to the Holy Land, as one of the five religious obligations for Muslims, is required in a lifetime.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
JP/5/timex
JP/5/timexBPKP told to audit aid for refugees in NTTYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraPressure has been placed on the relevant authorities to investigate alleged irregularities in the use of Rp 53 billion (US$6.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by Jakarta High Court
Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by Jakarta High CourtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The defense team of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan has yet to decide whether to appeal the High Court verdict of guilty for their client's misuse of Rp 62.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Indonesia condems Australia's missile plan, warns of arms race
Indonesia condems Australia's missile plan, warns of arms raceAgencies, Jakarta/Sydney Indonesia has warned Australia that it could be starting an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region, following the latter's plan to buy a sophisticated U.S. anti-missile defense system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Tourism prepares for the doldrums
Tourism prepares for the doldrumsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tourism industry players lamented on Tuesday that the new visa-on-arrival policy (VOA), effective Feb. 1, would hinder the government's foreign exchange target of US$500 billion from the tourism sector this year.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Govenment has failed to promote human rights protection: Watchdog
Govenment has failed to promote human rights protection: WatchdogMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's failure to reform the Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Police, and the Supreme Court as well as the Attorney General's Office had worsened human rights...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
[b]Who really benefits
Who really benefits from rice protection?Abdul Bayes The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka2. Warif -- ASEAN cities deliver pro-people service 2 X 30Naga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people services Warief Djajanto Basorie Journalist Jakarta
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Taking responsibility[b]
Taking responsibility The Indonesian press have focused on alleged corruption at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as well as in the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and Bank Indonesia (the central bank) -- three state agencies that have a strategic role, under both routine and critical...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17
Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration urged the Bekasi municipality administration to settle its internal dispute immediately and make a final decision on the Bantar Gebang dump before Jan. 17.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bogor administration stops hotel construction
Bogor administration stops hotel constructionTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Bogor municipal administration has stopped the construction of the Holiday Inn hotel on a plot of land on Jl. Pangrango, Bogor, where the office of state-owned Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) stands, following a...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Sports council turns to lottery for funding
Sports council turns to lottery for fundingEva C. Komandjaja and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being humiliated by Indonesia's poor performance at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, the country's highest sports authority, the National Sports Council (KONI), is again seeking a...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Tension heightens at the Kemayoran fairground
Tension heightens at the Kemayoran fairgroundM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tycoon Siti Hartati Murdaya demanded on Tuesday that her former associate Edward Soeryadjaya peacefully hand over management of the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, or face a possibly violent...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Hospital denies report on negligence
Hospital denies report on negligence The Honoris Hospital in the Modern Land housing complex in Tangerang denied on Monday a report that the hospital turned away a 24-year-old attempted suicide, who later died of her injuries, because her family could not afford to make a down payment.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Government completes draconian draft tax law
Government completes draconian draft tax lawRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation has completed the revision of the country's tax laws, which will include greater power for the tax office to detain major tax evaders without trial and impose stronger...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Garuda's smoking policy
Garuda's smoking policy In regard to the letter by Yuliyanti complaining about the smoking policy during a Garuda Jeddah-Jakarta flight (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 8), first and foremost, we would like to convey our sincerest apology for the inconvenience.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Security operation in Poso extended
Security operation in Poso extendedRuslan Sangadji and Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The major police operation "Sintuwu Maroso", aimed at maintaining security in the troubled regency of Poso, has been extended for another six months, a top police officer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
1. DIRGANTARA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. DIRGANTARA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Fired aircaft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to camp 2. RAHARDI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by High Court 3. LEPROSY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Indonesia still struggling with nationwide leprosy 4.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
[b]Helping migrant
Helping migrant women workersFrom Kompas We have read reports about the plight of Indonesian migrant women workers in Saudi Arabia and some other countries. I believe the government and the Indonesian labor recruitment companies are fully responsible for this matter.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Double-tracking
Double-tracking of railway neededFrom KompasTrains may help ease traffic congestion in Jakarta. Some people living in Bintaro, Serpong and Tangerang have benefited from the electric railway service plying the Manggarai-Sudirman- Tanah Abang-Serpong route.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Police may still investigate Sjahril, Suta
Police may still investigate Sjahril, SutaSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng said the police would soon question former Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin and former BPPBN chairman I Gede Putu Ary Suta for their...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Marine firm invests Rp 2t in Papua
Marine firm invests Rp 2t in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: A marine firm is investing Rp 2 trillion (US$235 million) to explore the marine potential in Papua, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the province.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Persita held to 2-2 by Persib in Indonesia league
Persita held to 2-2 by Persib in Indonesia leagueMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Persita, who has lost two key players through suspension, was held to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday by Persib Bandung in their Indonesian soccer league's match at Benteng stadium, Tangerang.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Papuans awaiting court's verdict on division of the province
Papuans awaiting court's verdict on division of the provinceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papuans have laid their hopes on the Constitutional Court, which on Wednesday will examine the validity of a law that splits Papua into three provinces, as the last resort to solve legal and political problems in...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
75 percent of nomination papers returned
75 percent of nomination papers returned POSO, Central Sulawesi: Poso regency's General Elections Commission (KPU) has returned 75 percent of nomination papers filed by legislative candidates because they were incomplete.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
RI's balance of payments posts $4.2b surplus
RI's balance of payments posts $4.2b surplusDow Jones, Jakarta Underpinned by resilient exports, Indonesia's balance of payments recorded an estimated surplus of US$4.2 billion last year, up from $4.0 billion in 2002, the central bank said.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Schools shut by flood
Schools shut by floodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four private schools in South Jakarta were closed on Monday after heavy rain the previous night left behind up to 80 centimeters of water in the buildings.All of the schools are run by the Tarakanita Foundation.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
mad Badawi
mad Badawi (left) gestures to a reporter as his Singaporean counterpart Goh Chok Tong looks on during a media conference at the Istana government house in Singapore. Abdullah was in the city-state on Monday for his first official visit to ease strained relations between the Southeast Asian...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
2. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x22)
2. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x22) Jakarta to start dumping in Bojong mid February 3. BUSWAY -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x22) Sutiyoso wants busway launch to be perfect 4. FIRE -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) Fire victims left with no hot meals 5.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Regional offices to revitalize network: BIN
Regional offices to revitalize network: BINFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Hendropriyono said on Monday that the planned establishment of his agency's branches at the provincial, municipal and regental levels was aimed at revitalizing the...