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Sat, 10 Jan 2004
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;JP;kdaJP/7/letter1Fate of migrant workers in Singapore From Warta KotaThe year 2003 saw as many as 20 Indonesian female migrant workers in Singapore fall to their deaths from high-rise apartments where they worked, as was revealed by Fachry Sulaiman, a high-ranking official at the Indonesian...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Riau plans massive bond issue
Riau plans massive bond issueThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil-rich Riau province plans to issue bonds this year to boost its financial capability as it is seeking to speed up economic development to bring its people out of poverty."This is because our original financial capacity is not yet sufficient.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Govt neglects child abuse, Seto says
Govt neglects child abuse, Seto saysEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's decision to omit from its UN report, allegations of child abuse during the May 1998 upheavals and the ongoing war in Aceh smacks of defiance and misrepresentation, according to a National Commission...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
1. STOCK: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. STOCK: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Jakarta stocks hit all-time high 2. SAND: 2 lines, 24 COUNTS President indecisive on sand exportation issue 3. KPU: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS KPU member gives up car 4. SMOKE: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Man's smoking claims wife's life 5.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
2003 deficit under control, below target: Government
2003 deficit under control, below target: GovernmentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government posted a state budget deficit in 2003 that was slightly below target, in what Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday was a reflection of the government's continued fiscal discipline.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Bogor mayor faces chronic problems
Bogor mayor faces chronic problems BOGOR: Bogor city councillor, Beni Mahyudin, urged the next mayor to tackle three perennial problems faced by the municipality: garbage, traffic and street vendors.Beni was speaking after a ceremony to confirm three mayoral candidates.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
1. JOB: 18 x 3 lines
1. JOB: 18 x 3 lines Unemployment could seriously threaten elections 2. BIN: 21 x 2 lines BIN's potential overlap with Army commands queried 3. GOLKAR: 21 x 2 lines We have fought to combat corruption: Akbar Tandjung 4. DRIVERS: 36 x 1 line Busway project's frontliners feel neglected 5.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
A more civilized approach to eviction
A more civilized approach to eviction Sirojudin Abbas Lecturer State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta sirojudinabbas@yahoo.ca The Jakarta administration is about to restart the highly controversial eviction program for illegal settlers in Jakarta and street vendors at the end of January 2004.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
'Abu Sayyaf operative' captured in RP
'Abu Sayyaf operative' captured in RP PHILIPPINES: The Philippine military said on Friday it arrested a suspected Muslim militant in the southern Philippines on murder and kidnapping charges.Sonny Boy Hamsain was nabbed by soldiers in Isabela city on Basilan island, the stronghold of the extremist...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Harlem MagicMasters to play in Indonesia
Harlem MagicMasters to play in IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Team Harlem MagicMasters, a New York-based basketball entertainment team, will begin its Indonesian tour at the Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in North Jakarta on Jan. 31, organizers announced here on Friday.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE: Ali Ansari, General Manager of Lor In Solo
WINNER OF FIRST PRIZE: Ali Ansari, General Manager of Lor In Solo Hotel in Surakarta, Central Java (right), hands a Garuda Indonesia Airways Solo-Amsterdam ticket to the winner of the first door prize of the hotel's New Year's celebration party.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.9, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.9, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Defending the environment for God
Defending the environment for GodMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Her love of God has led Sarma Siregar to jail. But the softly spoken lady has never regretted it."That is the consequence if you decide to serve God with full commitment," she told The Jakarta Post during an...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Garuda to lease up to 15 new aircraft in 2004 to boost flights
Garuda to lease up to 15 new aircraft in 2004 to boost flightsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has leased two extra aircraft and plans to lease another eight to 13 planes this year to support their domestic and regional operations.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Robbers nabbed after 5-month search
Robbers nabbed after 5-month search JAKARTA: A team of officers from the Jakarta Police arrested two suspected robbers after a five-month search for the pair.Adj. Comr. Matrido, the head of the team, said on Friday police arrested Suparjo at the Tanjung Priok bus terminal in North Jakarta on...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Unemployment could seriously threaten elections
Unemployment could seriously threaten electionsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Friday that the number of unemployed people would increase by about 2.5 million to over 45 million this year.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Makbul says police shooting an accident
Makbul says police shooting an accidentJAKARTA: City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said Friday that the shooting of two undercover policemen from the National Police drug squad was purely an accident.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 10, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 10, 2004Exhibitions* Drawing Penggeli Hati at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel./fax: 0274-560404), until Jan. 18. * Fine art by six Chinese artists at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel./fax: 0274-560404), Jan.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Disasters, state violence worsen in 2004: Walhi
Disasters, state violence worsen in 2004: WalhiA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A respected non-governmental organization predicted on Friday a gloomy outlook of the country's environment, forecasting increasing natural disasters and continued violence directed against tribespeople.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
More delays in busway start-up looming
More delays in busway start-up loomingUrip Hudiono and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Jakarta The question whether the launch of the city's controversial busway project will be delayed surfaced yet again when head of the Jakarta Transportation Agency, Rustam Effendi, contradicted a...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
'I won't go run crazy over mad cow rumors'
'I won't go run crazy over mad cow rumors' Although there is no evidence that beef contaminated with mad cow disease has entered the country, the central government has taken a number of precautionary measures, including the conducting of inspections in supermarkets and traditional markets.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
We have fought to combat corruption: Akbar Tandjung
We have fought to combat corruption: Akbar TandjungA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While highlighting improvements in the economy and national stability as its main platforms, the Golkar Party has vowed not to snub the increasingly louder anticorruption voices during the upcoming election...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Antithuggery team established
Antithuggery team established YOGYAKARTA: In response to a concerning rise in violent crimes in the city, the Yogyakarta City Police have formed a special antithuggery team to deal with the problem.Comprising over 50 police officers from the Buser (mobile detective unit) team and the violence and...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
RI, Australia have common destiny
RI, Australia have common destiny Sitting here in Kupang, Indonesia, West Timor, I reflect on my holiday, fast drawing to an end.Christmas, a festival shared in this city by Christians and Muslims alike, was attested to by the eclectic mix of followers of all religions thronging the new Ramayana...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Absenteeism still rife among legislators
Absenteeism still rife among legislatorsKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaPeople's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais and President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas top the list of lawmakers who rarely or never attended House of Representatives' meetings over the past year,...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 10, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 10, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Cartoon10:00 TV Drama11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Science and Technology3:30 News4:00 Indonesian Film7:00 News8:00 Quiz: Tau Sok Tau9:00...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
'Thek-thek' groups spice up campaigns
'Thek-thek' groups spice up campaignsAgus Maryono and Amin A Abdurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Banyumas, Central Java The general election is only four months away, and political parties have started campaigning in the villages.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Bloomberg
Bloomberg JakartaPT United Tractors won approval from a majority of creditors for its plans to reorganize US$268 million of debt, director Buntoro Muljono said."Almost 100 percent have stated their approval verbally, but some of them have yet to submit their support in writing," Muljono said.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Australia to aid flood victims
Australia to aid flood victims JAKARTA: The Australian government will provide A$100,000 to help victims of flooding in Sumatra and Sulawesi and assist the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) in handling further flood emergencies expected over the next few weeks.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Loan scandal hits Bank Mandiri
Loan scandal hits Bank Mandiri MAGELANG, Central Java: Some Rp 24 billion (US$2.8 million) has been embezzled from Bank Mandiri's Magelang branch, adding yet another scandal to Indonesia's bank industry."Three people have been named suspects, and they are being questioned by the police," said Insp.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Police award security certificates to hotels in Bali
Police award security certificates to hotels in BaliWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali Police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika handed over on Friday safety and security certificates to 34 four- and five- star hotels, after a one-month evaluation on security and safety...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
HK still world's freest economy: Survey
HK still world's freest economy: SurveyHelen Luk, Associated Press, Hong Kong Hong Kong remains the world's freest economy, but the Asia- Pacific region overall became more tightly controlled economically during the last year, according to a survey released on Friday.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
WHO expects more SARS scares: Many more suspected SARS cases are
WHO expects more SARS scares: Many more suspected SARS cases are likely emerge because the symptoms match those of common winter diseases, the World Health Organization said on Friday as it investigated the latest case to surface in China.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Bush wants to send Americans to Mars, Moon 2
* Headlines: Bush wants to send Americans to Mars, Moon 2 * National: Police fail to pick Beddu Amang 4 * Archipelago: Probe on human rights in Papua to begin 5 * Opinion: Stopping bioterrorism before it starts 7 * City: Officials still unsure about busway launch 8 * Sports: Gunners face test of...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Absenteeism rife among legislators
Absenteeism rife among legislatorsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais and President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas top the list of lawmakers who rarely or never attended House of Representatives' meetings over the past year, a...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
'Harry Potter' book to hit the streets on Sunday
'Harry Potter' book to hit the streets on SundayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Die-hard Harry Potter fans are preparing to take to the streets to grab a copy of Harry Potter dan Orde Phoenix (Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix) -- if they can stay up until the wee hours of Sunday morning.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Save the country from ruin
Save the country from ruinFrom Suara KaryaMembers of the political elite in responsible positions are holders of a public mandate who should bring about improvements for the nation. Their policies should therefore benefit the interests of the public at large.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Teenage Maid killed for stealing food
Teenage Maid killed for stealing foodMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Having worked as a domestic helper for three years with a family did not make 15-year-old Mulyati wealthy. Instead, she apparently had to steal food from her employers because she was hungry.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
President Megawati indecisive on sand exportation issue
President Megawati indecisive on sand exportation issueFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Riau Governor Mohamad Rusli and Minister of Maritime and Fishery Rokhmin Dahuri competed on Friday for President Megawati Soekarnoputri's endorsement of their opposite stances over the sea sand...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Security tight prior to hostages' release
Security tight prior to hostages' releaseNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Langsa, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam The military has tightened security along the main road between Lhokseumawe and Langsa, East Aceh ahead of the release of hostages held by rebels, including RCTI private television station...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Forki to send eight athletes to Asian event
Forki to send eight athletes to Asian eventZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight Indonesia athletes will be traveling to the upcoming Asian Karate Federation Championships, while the national karate- do association, Forki, has set itself far-reaching goals for the 2006 Asian Games.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Indonesia cannot meet Internet target
Indonesia cannot meet Internet targetSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government unveiled on Friday its new strategy to boost Internet use in the country, but admitted that it would be impossible for Indonesia to meet the targets set at the recent World Summit on the Information...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Problematic beef
Problematic beef Beef from the United States has been permitted to enter Indonesia, despite the possibility that it is contaminated with mad-cow disease. The mass entry of imported beef from the U.S. could mean that the public might be faced with a lot of problematic beef in markets across the...
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
PDI-P to eschew rallies
PDI-P to eschew rallies JAKARTA: Apparently learning from the accusations of election violations against rival parties, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has said it would opt to celebrate its 31st anniversary in a modest way.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Singaporean's death fall probably accidental
Singaporean's death fall probably accidentalEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death of DBS Vickers Securities Indonesia director, Peter Soh, who fell from his 32nd floor apartment, was very likely a tragic accident instead of suicide, according to police.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Govt to soon name global bond's lead underwriters
Govt to soon name global bond's lead underwritersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is pressing ahead with its sovereign bonds issue plans, saying it had received proposals from 14 investment banks to underwrite the issue and would name the lead underwriters in less than two weeks.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
S. Korea warned of threats in SE Asia
S. Korea warned of threats in SE Asia THAILAND: South Korea's embassy in Thailand has received a warning of attacks on the country's official and private property and aircraft in Southeast Asia, Thai and South Korean officials said on Friday.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Court to decide on Akbar soon
Court to decide on Akbar soon JAKARTA: The Supreme Court expects to deliver its much-awaited decision at the end of this month on the appeal by House Speaker Akbar Tandjung against his conviction on graft charges.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Celebrating New Year with new style, record
Celebrating New Year with new style, recordIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six models walked out of the business-class cabin -- which had temporarily been transformed into a dressing room -- on a Merpati Nusantara airlines flight from Jakarta to Denpasar.
Sat, 10 Jan 2004
Probe on human rights abuse in Papua to begin
Probe on human rights abuse in Papua to beginNethy Dharma Somba , The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua An ad hoc team with the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) will probe alleged gross violations of human rights in the province of Papua.