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Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Indosat to pump $46.4m into fixed wireless
Indosat to pump $46.4m into fixed wirelessLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. (Indosat) will invest US$46.4 million this year to develop a fixed wireless service, which is to start operating in April.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
First time voters seek change to status quo
First time voters seek change to status quoKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent survey reveals that although many respondents trust the current presidential candidates, most of them prefer other candidates to lead the nation for the next five years.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Britain rejects RI plywood over illegal timber issue
Britain rejects RI plywood over illegal timber issueRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another blow to Indonesia's ailing forestry-based industry, British buyers have rejected Indonesian plywood over a report that the logs used for the plywood were felled illegally.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
1. SOEHARTO: 18 x 3 lines
1. SOEHARTO: 18 x 3 lines Doctors, prosecutors differ on status, Soeharto thrives 2. POLICE: 36 x 1 line No coordination key fault in cop debacle 3. UPC: 27 x 2 lines Over 47,500 Jakartans to become homeless as evictions continue 4. KPU: 36 x 1 lineElection commission members get new cars 5.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Eight more debtors get debt reprieve
Eight more debtors get debt reprieveDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed to forgive the debt of eight former bank owners to the tune of US$70 million, which could protect them against criminal charges in the future, despite the fact that the taxpayers have failed to...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
ednesday's result:
ednesday's result: Persija 6 Semen Padang 1 Persikota 6 PSPS 1 Pelita 3 Persita 0 PSIS 0 PSM 2 Persib 1 PSMS 0 Persijatim 1 PKT 0 PSS 0 Persipura 0
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Thursday, January 8, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Travel2:30 English News Service3:00 Music4:00 News4:30 Comedy Drama5:30...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Police detainee commits suicide
Police detainee commits suicide JAKARTA: Drug suspect Fadillah Al Petrik, 33, reportedly committed suicide late on Tuesday inside a cell at the Central Jakarta Police headquarters.Central Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
East Java to be hardest hit by storm in mid-January
East Java to be hardest hit by storm in mid-JanuaryIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya Geophysics and Meteorology Agency (BMG) predicted on Wednesday that torrential rains and gale-force winds -- which recently hit several areas in East Java such as Sidoarjo, Kediri, Magetan,...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Water charges
Water charges I read in The Jakarta Post that as of Jan. 4 tap water charges will increase by another 30 percent. This greatly disturbs me. Why are we, PAM water users, burdened with such a raise, while almost 50 percent of the tap water is used by people not paying for it.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Kanoman Palace in Cirebon on the brink of extinction
Kanoman Palace in Cirebon on the brink of extinctionNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Kanoman Palace, which was built in 1588, is on the brink of ruin. If there is no immediate helping hand to save it, the national heritage will become no more than a pile of rubble.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
IBRA gets three bids for Lippo
IBRA gets three bids for LippoDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency said Wednesday it has received bids from three new consortia for a 52 percent stake in PT Bank Lippo.Previous bids from the initial consortia groups were rejected by IBRA in October because the agency said...
Thu, 08 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.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Verdict on 'Koran Tempo' daily a deathblow to media
Verdict on 'Koran Tempo' daily a deathblow to mediaArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California ajambak@uclink4.berkeley.edu The highly controversial verdict handed down by the South Jakarta District Court on the Koran Tempo daily last week highlighted the troubles that have...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Minister won't hesitate to jail governors
Minister won't hesitate to jail governorsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa strongly criticized on Wednesday Kalimantan's governors for their rejection of a 17 percent reduction in the logging quota set by the central government, warning them of serious...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Over 47,500 Jakartans to become homeless this year
Over 47,500 Jakartans to become homeless this yearBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid criticism from various parties, the Jakarta administration still plans to go ahead with its eviction program which is expected to affect at least 8,500 families or around 47,500 people this year,...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Election commission members get new cars
Election commission members get new carsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the General Elections Commission (KPU) have long complained of a shortage of funds for various needs in running the elections, its budget for official cars seems quite adequate.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
New Toyota Corolla Altis enters market
New Toyota Corolla Altis enters marketThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the success of Toyota's older Corolla Altis model, PT Toyota-Astra Motor recently launched the New Corolla Altis to maintain its leadership in the small sedan market here.Launched on Dec.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Illegal arms threaten security ahead of polls
Illegal arms threaten security ahead of pollsMuhammad Azis Tunny and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Palu A senior officer of Pattimura military command predicted on Wednesday that some 300 firearms were still in the hands of civilians in Maluku province, which could pose a significant...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Foreigner suspected of molesting boys
Foreigner suspected of molesting boys KARANGASEM, Bali: Police here are detaining an Australian national suspected of molesting two local minors, a police officer said on Wednesday.The suspect, identified as William S. Brown alias Tony, 52, has undergone a questioning in the presence of his lawyer.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Persija and Persikota emerge as big winners
Persija and Persikota emerge as big winnersZakki Hakim and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persija Jakarta and Persikota Tangerang enjoyed convincing wins, each scoring a 6-1 victory over their opponents in the Indonesian soccer league on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
1. BUSWAY -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)
1. BUSWAY -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30) Crazy bikers pose busway danger 2. FEEDER -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) Sutiyoso to help fund busway feeder services 3. FLOOD -- 32pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x27) N. Jakarta suffering more flooding now than in past 4.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Magnum gets RI gaming license
Magnum gets RI gaming license KUALA LUMPUR: Magnum Corp. Bhd., a Malaysian gaming company, on Wednesday said it has obtained a license to operate gaming operations in Indonesia.In a statement to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, Magnum said its unit Magnum Investment Ltd.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Women entertainers 'at risk of being exploited'
Women entertainers 'at risk of being exploited'Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women dancers are highly vulnerable to trafficking and becoming ensnared in the flesh trade under the pretense of being brought abroad to participate in cultural events, a tourism official says.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
What do teenage expatriates think about Indonesia?
What do teenage expatriates think about Indonesia? Many expatriates bring their teenage children to Indonesia, with some ending up falling in love with the country and spending years here.Living in Indonesia is usually an equally wonderful experience for the kids.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Bullish market sentiment
Bullish market sentiment The virtuous circle of strong macroeconomic stability has continued to maintain bullish market sentiment in Indonesia's economy in the first week of the new year, as evidenced by the strengthening rupiah and the impressive rise in the Jakarta stock exchange Composite Index,...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
No coordination key fault in cop debacle
No coordination key fault in cop debacleEvi Mariani and Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A shooting incident that injured two undercover police officers has blown a major National Police antidrug operation to nab a big time dealer in an international syndicate.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
European tourists visit Central Java
European tourists visit Central Java SEMARANG: Some 338 tourists from Europe are scheduled to arrive at Tanjung Emas seaport in the Central Java capital of Semarang on Thursday.After arriving at the seaport, the tourists will visit prime tourist destinations in the province, namely Borobudur Temple...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Wet or dry? It's all garbage to students
Wet or dry? It's all garbage to studentsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly installed color-coded garbage bins across the city seem to be of little use to students of schools in Blok M, South Jakarta, and on Jl. Salemba, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Sidewalk vendors evicted in Senen
Sidewalk vendors evicted in Senen JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration evicted on Wednesday dozens of sidewalk vendors in front of the Senen Atrium shopping mall and beneath the Senen overpass.The vendors said they had received a final notice to vacate the area but refused to do so because...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Water charges
Water charges I read in The Jakarta Post that as of Jan. 4 tap water charges will increase by another 30 percent. This greatly disturbs me. Why are we, PAM water users, burdened with such a raise, while almost 50 percent of the tap water is used by people not paying for it.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
JP/1/BADAWI
JP/1/BADAWIThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Abdulah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Thursday morning for a working visit to meet with President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Tension high in Pinang Ranti
Tension high in Pinang RantiDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five days after receiving final eviction notices, residents of Pinang Ranti in East Jakarta are nervously awaiting the arrival of public order officers.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Maid abuse up, Hassan said consulates to protect
Maid abuse up, Hassan said consulates to protect The Jakarta Post Jakarta Amid rising reports of case of abuse of Indonesian workers abroad, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda reiterated on Tuesday that the government would step up its efforts to provide protection for the migrant workers,...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Badawi due here for working visit
Badawi due here for working visitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Abdulah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Thursday morning for a working visit to meet with President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Campaing rules flaws threatan elections
Campaing rules flaws threatan electionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has drafted a campaign regulation that will ban top state officials, including the President and her ministers, from using state facilities during the election campaign, but analysts said the regulation...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Crazy bikers pose busway danger
Crazy bikers pose busway dangerUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pedestrians are worried motorcyclists will misuse the sloping ramps on the bridges over the busway corridor to make U-turns, thus endangering their safety.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Antara/Ali Anwar
Antara/Ali AnwarCORRUPTORS' NIGHTMARE: President Megawati Soekarnoputri receives the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Taufiequrachman Ruki (right). During a meeting on Wednesday, Megawati and the commission members discussed plans to halt corruption in the country.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Sylvia wants sex education via phone
Sylvia wants sex education via phoneP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sylvia Kurniawati Ngonde is part of the small minority that do not own a cell phone. But, her natural curiosity led her to question the popularity of the device among teenagers.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
'Nasi jenggo' a favorite of all generations
'Nasi jenggo' a favorite of all generationsTri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Every night, dozens of young people flock to a modest food stall in front of the Kumbasari market, in downtown Denpasar.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Govt seeks more income from cigarettes
Govt seeks more income from cigarettesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government wants tobacco companies to increase production to 200 billion cigarettes this year to help it meet its excise revenue target for 2004.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 8, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 8, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Java Land Art Exhibition by Didik Nurhadi, Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai No.20/21, until Jan. 17. * 4+1=Venezia Art Exhibition by Panji Tisna, Made Kaek, I Wayan Suklu and Made Wianta, Danes Art...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Intelligence body will have offices in regencies
Intelligence body will have offices in regenciesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Intelligence Agency (BIN) will have much broader powers soon after President Megawati Soekarnoputri signs a decree authorizing the agency to open offices in all provinces, regencies and...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Doctors, prosecutors differ on status, Soeharto thrives
Doctors, prosecutors differ on status, Soeharto thrivesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) claimed on Wednesday that it had ordered another medical examination for former president Soeharto in a bid to reactivate the prosecution case against him on...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
1. RICE 1x42
1. RICE 1x42 'Nasi jenggo' a favorite of all generations 2. BLACK 1x55 Balinese shaman 'Mangku' Tedja keeps magic alive
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Worried by 2004 election
Worried by 2004 electionFrom Kompas The behavior of politicians and the political scene in Indonesia indeed leave most laymen sad and cautious. The current situation is in contrast to the years following the birth of the republic, when many figures were deeply imbued with nationalism and patriotism.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Megawati meets Mugabe
Megawati meets Mugabe JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who was here on a private visit, on Wednesday and expressed understanding about the chaotic domestic politics in the African country.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
Navy signs deal to buy two corvettes
Navy signs deal to buy two corvettes JAKARTA: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh signed on Wednesday a contract to purchase two corvettes from Dutch shipyard Royal Schelde.Representing the shipyard was sales and marketing director Robert Post.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
RI bridge team seeks repeat victory
RI bridge team seeks repeat victoryMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian contract bridge team slated to compete in the Summer Bridge Festival in Canberra is hoping to relive its former glory by winning the tournament, according to a team member.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004
TNI guarantees safety of abducted TV crew
TNI guarantees safety of abducted TV crewThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe The Indonesian Military (TNI) has allayed fears about the safety of television cameraman Fery Santoso in the hands of the TNI in case he is released by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which is currently holding...