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Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Officials must provide early warning on floods
Officials must provide early warning on floodsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to improve the city's flood warning system, subdistrict heads across the city have been made responsible for alerting residents before water inundates their areas.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Memorial to Bali victims unveiled
Memorial to Bali victims unveiled AUSTRALIA: Clutching single red roses and photos of loved ones, survivors of the Bali bombings and scores of relatives gathered in the national capital on Thursday to honor victims of one of the worst peacetime disasters to hit Australian citizens.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Lawyer hired to represent KPU
Lawyer hired to represent KPU JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has named noted lawyer Amir Syamsuddin to represent the commission in the any legal disputes.The KPU said in a statement that Amir was hired on Thursday to represent it.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Autopsy conducted on Al-Ghozi
Autopsy conducted on Al-GhoziID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Madiun, East Java The remains of the convicted terrorist and prison escapee Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi was transported to Surakarta last night for an autopsy, following suspicions by his family that Al-Ghozi was deliberately murdered by the...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
b]* Headlines: Da'i fails to secure access to Hambali 3
b]* Headlines: Da'i fails to secure access to Hambali 3 * National: Ulema to question U.S. foreign policy 4 * Archipelago: President's visits burden Batam's coffers 5 * Opinion: Poverty remains a problem 6 * City: Shoddy safety harness breaks, kill 2 laborers 8 * Sports: Indonesia marches to Asia...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
RI hopes to double exports to Eastern Europe by 2004
RI hopes to double exports to Eastern Europe by 2004Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government predicts the country's exports to 10 Eastern European countries to double after their accession to the European Union (EU) next year.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Indonesia marches to Asia Cup
Indonesia marches to Asia CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two goals from Eduard Ivakdalam and a resilient performance from goalkeeper Jendri Pitoy earned Indonesia a 2-2 draw against Yemen and a place at the 2004 Asia Cup.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
'Life takes second place to money'
'Life takes second place to money' The health services are supposed to be for all citizens, regardless of their social status. However, many people from the lower income brackets are reluctant to seek treatment in the hospital as they cannot afford the medical bills.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Party verification
Party verification The 2004 general election might be delayed. This statement does not aim to provoke but it has a strong basis because until now, verification of political parties has yet to be completed.Some 50 parties have passed the verification held by the Justice and Human Rights Ministry.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
21 st-century crusade to reduce world poverty
21 st-century crusade to reduce world povertyYanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org In spite of the development of agriculture, scientific knowledge and modern technology, the wealth of the poorest group has actually fallen.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
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Poverty remains a problem Alex Arifianto The SMERU Research Institute Jakarta, Indonesia2. Rich -- 1 X 30 Message behind Bush's bypass of Seoul Richard Halloran Contributor Honolulu 3. Inqui -- Preemption 1 X 30 Another theory on al-Ghozi's death Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Dutch mistakes: Things of the past
Dutch mistakes: Things of the past Lately the name of Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Yusril Ihza Mehendra, appears quite often in articles in newspapers. Not without reason of course.First he wants to change the visa system for tourists visiting Indonesia.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Houses torn down for Cilandak mall
Houses torn down for Cilandak mallThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Jakarta public order officers bulldozed on Thursday three houses on Jl. T.B. Simatupang, Cilandak Barat, to make way for extensions to the Cilandak Town Square mall, despite an ongoing legal battle over the ownership of the land.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Four die after drinking party
Four die after drinking party BEKASI: Four residents of Setia Dharma village, Tambun, Bekasi, died after drinking a blend of beer and ginseng at a party on Sunday.The latest fatality was Anto, 23, who died on Wednesday at the Mustajam Tambun Hospital in Jati Mulya.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
WTO failure may dampen East Asia rebound: WB
WTO failure may dampen East Asia rebound: WBRoberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore East Asia is poised for a strong cyclical recovery in 2004 after a dip this year but the failure of global trade talks and other problems might dampen the rebound, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Bush calls Australia America's 'sheriff' in SE Asia
Bush calls Australia America's 'sheriff' in SE AsiaMike Corder, Associated Press, Sydney, Australia In comments likely to confirm the suspicions of nearby Southeast Asian nations, U.S. President George W. Bush has called Australia America's "sheriff" in the region.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Court sides with Garuda against KPPU
Court sides with Garuda against KPPUThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Thursday in favor of PT Garuda Indonesia in its dispute with the country's monopoly watchdog, which accused the national flag carrier of preventing fair competition.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail JAKARTA: A policeman was captured by detectives for allegedly blackmailing a drug user. Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr. Angesta Romano Yoyol confirmed the arrest. "The policeman has been under arrest since Monday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
1. ACEH 2x20
1. ACEH 2x20 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage 2. LEKE 1x50 People of Mother Earth, Father Sky keep their traditions alive
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
NU and Muhammadiyah, last hope against corruption
NU and Muhammadiyah, last hope against corruption A historic agreement was reached Wednesday between the country's largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, on eradicating corruption in a nation that continues to rank among the most corrupt countries in the world.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
No great walls for RI students in China
No great walls for RI students in ChinaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pursue knowledge even if you have to go to as far as China. So goes an old Indonesian adage whose truth still rings true for those who believe in the power of education.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
~1. ACEH 2x20
~1. ACEH 2x20 ~ 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stageThere was no music -- just foot thumping and hand clapping from 14 dancers pounding out the rhythm of the Rampai Aceh dance, while the dance leader at the edge of the stage continuously shouted out poetry in the Acehnese language.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage
'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stageEva C Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was no music -- just foot thumping and hand clapping from 14 dancers pounding out the rhythm of the Rampai Aceh dance, while the dance leader at the edge of the stage continuously shouted out poetry in the...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Heavy task prompts KPU to seek raise
Heavy task prompts KPU to seek raiseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has proposed to the government a salary rise for nine of its members due to their workloads, a KPU senior official said.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail JAKARTA: A policeman was captured by detectives for allegedly blackmailing a drug user.Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr. Angesta Romano Yoyol confirmed the arrest."The policeman has been under arrest since Monday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Ulemas to question U.S. policy
Ulemas to question U.S. policyYuli Tri Suwarni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Muslim leaders invited to meet United States President George W. Bush in Bali next week are planning to question Washington's foreign policy toward Muslim countries.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Military kin told to vote for pro-TNI candidates
Military kin told to vote for pro-TNI candidatesMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Family members of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel have been told to back presidential candidates who accommodate the institution's interests and are committed to...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
President's two visits burden Batam administration: Official
President's two visits burden Batam administration: OfficialFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Batam City Council staff may not be paid for two months work because the Batam municipal administration claims it spent Rp 11.5 billion (US$1.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Man dies after swallowing tooth
Man dies after swallowing tooth PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A middle-aged man in Palangka Raya choked to death on Monday after accidentally swallowing his false tooth, a local daily reported on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
1 x 38
1 x 38 Two soldiers sentenced for aiding rebels Fadli2 x 28 President's visits burden Batam administration: Official JP/5/poso2 x 22 Missing man found dead after new Poso attacks
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Seven RI firms make it onto 'Forbes' list
Seven RI firms make it onto 'Forbes' listThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S.-based Forbes magazine will list seven Indonesian companies among 200 global companies that have boosted sales, profit and shareholder value in the "rough environment" of recent years.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Media giant offers bonds to finance power plant
Media giant offers bonds to finance power plantThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media giant PT Jawa Pos plans to issue five-year bonds valued at Rp 200 billion (US$24 million) later this year to raise funds for its coal-fired power plant project in Gresik, East Java, which will supply electricity to its...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
S'pore in railway dispute with KL
S'pore in railway dispute with KL SINGAPORE: Singapore said on Thursday it wants another of its many long-running disputes with neighbor Malaysia, this time over railway land, to be resolved through an international court.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
World Bank optimistic on RI economy
World Bank optimistic on RI economyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank praised the government's economic reform package laid out in a special White Paper as a program of impressive targets that promises to improve the investment climate and generate higher economic growth.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
1. ACEH 2x20
1. ACEH 2x20 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage 2. LEKE 1x50 People of Mother Earth, Father Sky keep their traditions alive
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Simon, Rony lose, but Sony, Taufiq move on to quarters
Simon, Rony lose, but Sony, Taufiq move on to quartersZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian youngster Simon Santoso and Rony Agustinus failed to overcome their opponents on Thursday, leaving Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Taufik Hidayat the host team's only hopes in the men's singles at the 2003...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
High Court told to examine judges
High Court told to examine judgesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyers for Tempo magazine urged the Jakarta High Court on Thursday to scrutinize the new panel of district court judges assigned to handle a defamation suit filed by businessman Tomy Winata, following the judges'...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Bankruptcy lawsuits decline by 54% in 2003
Bankruptcy lawsuits decline by 54% in 2003Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bankruptcy lawsuits have dropped significantly this year, which legal experts said indicated a growing distrust of the business community in the existing judicial system.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Morality of politics needed
Morality of politics neededFrom Media Indonesia The general elections of 2004 offer political parties a wide opportunity for participation by fielding their presidential candidates. This opportunity has prompted the political elite and social figures, including those who were once part of the...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Over 12,000 officers ready for holidays
Over 12,000 officers ready for holidaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In safeguarding the capital during the upcoming Ramadhan fasting month, Idul Fitri and the Christmas holidays, the City Police is to deploy a total of 12,628 officers across the city, particularly at 243 critical points, under the...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
One dead, six injured in Tangerang pileup
One dead, six injured in Tangerang pileup A woman was killed instantly and six others were injured in an accident involving three trucks, a public minivan and a motorcycle on Jl. Sudirman, Tangerang, in front of Cikokol vegetable market, on Thursday at around 3 a.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Migration to cities in Asia challenges food suppliers
Migration to cities in Asia challenges food suppliersElaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press, Bangkok More than 590 million rural Asians will move to cities in the next 20 years, taxing the ability of regional governments to deliver food safely and efficiently to soaring urban populations, a report...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Let us maintain the Indonesian language
Let us maintain the Indonesian language Six figures were recently installed as the best Indonesian language speakers. One of them was a foreigner, British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney.Also among them were two ministers who speak the Indonesian language very well.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003
Another theory on Al-Ghozi's death
Another theory on Al-Ghozi's deathPhilippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The death of escaped Indonesian terrorist Fathur Rohman al- Ghozi represents the Philippine edition of the doctrine of preemption that has underpinned U.S. President George W.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
JP/5/across
JP/5/acrossBalikpapan expels 878 migrantsThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe Balikpapan municipal administration in East Kalimantan sent home at least 878 migrants for allegedly failing to comply with the city's bylaw on population, a local official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Body of al-Ghozi arrives in Surabaya: The remains of bombmaker
Body of al-Ghozi arrives in Surabaya: The remains of bombmaker Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi who was shot dead in a shoot-out with Philippine troops on Sunday arrived in Surabaya at 10:46 p.m. on Wednesday after a flight from Manila.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings JAKARTA: Moody's announced on Wednesday that it had placed the bank financial strength ratings (BFSR) of Bank Mandiri and Bank Rakyat Indonesia on review for a possible upgrade. The BFSR of Bank Mandiri is E and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), E+.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Employers told to better investment climate
Employers told to better investment climateRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea asked employers on Wednesday to respect the rights of local workers and for labor unions to help create a more conducive climate for investment.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Man rapes, impregnates daughter
Man rapes, impregnates daughter TANGERANG: Jatiuwung subprecinct police arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly repeatedly raping his daughter. The 17-year old girl is now five month pregnant.The resident of Sangiang Mas housing complex, Periuk district, admitted he had the urge to have sex with...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003
Bush shuns RI's request to question Hambali
Bush shuns RI's request to question HambaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta United States President George W. Bush has played down Indonesia's demand to question terrorist suspect Hambali, saying Washington had to secure as much information as possible from the man believed to be behind a series of...