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Sat, 02 Oct 2004
1. HOUSE: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 27
1. HOUSE: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 27 Veteran politician to head DPD 2. HOSTAGE: 38 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Govt enlists help to free RI hostages 3. EXECUTION: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Thai drug convicts executed in Medan 4. MANUELA: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Custody battle over Manuela resolved
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
TV Today: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Show: Dunia Anak5:30 Variety Show7:00 News: Berita...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Indonesia to return US$10m to World Bank
Indonesia to return US$10m to World BankDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The World Bank said on Friday that the Indonesian government had returned the US$10 million in funds publishers here allegedly corrupted from the Book and Reading Development Project.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
TAM, Ensemble Surplus perform in ArtSummit
TAM, Ensemble Surplus perform in ArtSummitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta TAM was established by graduate students at Ewha Woman University in 1980. Since its opening performance in 1981, the company has made 22 years of dance history.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Public input in bill's deliberation
Public input in bill's deliberation The tug-of-war between the government and the House of Representatives Commission V deliberating the bill on the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) on Batam island has reached a draw. No compromise was reached, as each side insisted their respective proposals were right.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Pre-schooling can have lasting benefits
Pre-schooling can have lasting benefitsSimon Marcus Gower Contributor/Jakarta It is a quite remarkable fact -- and it can be a constant wonder to see -- that small children are natural learners. It is in our very human nature that, as children, we learn.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Int'l firms bid for RI oil blocks
Int'l firms bid for RI oil blocks JAKARTA: ChevronTexaco Corp., Total SA and ConocoPhillips are among international oil companies that bid for the right to explore for oil and gas in 14 new areas in Indonesia, the country's director general of oil and gas said.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Nine policemen fired for crimes
Nine policemen fired for crimesAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar The South Sulawesi Police discharged on Friday nine officers for committing disciplinary offenses and common crimes as well as violating their code of ethics.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Kupang police personnel tribunal for assaulting students
Kupang police personnel tribunal for assaulting studentsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang Hundreds of students from several universities in Kupang staged a rally on Friday, protesting recent arbitrarily arrest and assault on five students from Widya Mandira Catholic University.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Dump starts operation, residents lingers
Dump starts operation, residents lingersDamar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bogor The Bogor regency and Jakarta provincial administrations were all set to commence the operation of the new waste processing plant in Klapanunggal, Bojong district, Bogor, on Friday, but as of...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
KPK to probe Bali graft case
KPK to probe Bali graft case JAKARTA: Bali Corruption Watch, an non-governmental organization (NGO), submitted on Friday documents as evidence of graft involving members of Karangasem regental legislature to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) here.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Every year on the 3rd of October Germans commemorate and
Every year on the 3rd of October Germans commemorate and celebrate the peaceful reunification of their country in 1990, bringing democracy and the rule of law to all of them. I have arrived as the Ambassador designate of Germany to Indonesia just in time to witness the second round of the...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
First 100 Days
First 100 Days Legal Reform Agenda for the New GovernmentMas Achmad Santosa and Nenad Bago Jakarta With elections this year over, and front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhyono now a president-in-waiting, unparalleled expectations are placed on the new administration to improve overall governance --...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Hundreds of squatters forced to leave forest
Hundreds of squatters forced to leave forestOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Some 5,000 families, who have lived for years in the Wan Abdul Rachman Forest reserve near Mount Betung in South Lampung, began leaving four days ago, following an order from the Lampung Forestry Office.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Councillor receives probation for using fake school diploma
Councillor receives probation for using fake school diplomaSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang Mundir Alif, a Central Java councillor from the Democratic Party, was sentenced on Friday to four months in jail with a probation period of eight months for using a fake diploma to run for office.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Hyatt to hold beauty talk
Hyatt to hold beauty talkYOGYAKARTA: Due to its guests' fondness for beauty tips, the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is hosting a beauty forum titled Obrolan Cantik (beautiful talk) on Sept. 2, at 2 p.m.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Melia observes 'solidarity' month
Melia observes 'solidarity' month YOGYAKARTA: Some 200 employees of Melia Purosani Hotel and its general manager, Morten B. Anderson, took part on Thursday in a community service event on Jl. Malioboro.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Drizzle marks no heavy rain to drop soon
Drizzle marks no heavy rain to drop soonLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe drizzle poured in several areas in Jakarta in the past week marks only the transition period from dry to wet season, says an official of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG).
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
*Drizzle delivers respite but no heavy rain yet Page 2
*Drizzle delivers respite but no heavy rain yet Page 2 *RI returns US$10 million in corrupted funds: World Bank Page 4 *Nine S. Sulawesi policemen discharged from force Page 5 *Four IT trends that are luring investors to schools Page 7 *Tangerang lakes in poor condition Page 8 *Big names through to...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Sitor, a poet driven by wanderlust and yearning
Sitor, a poet driven by wanderlust and yearningCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta Sitor Situmorang celebrates his 80th birthday today (Saturday). Unbelievable! When told he doesn't look his age, he smiles.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Protesters burn Singaporean flag
Protesters burn Singaporean flag TAIWAN: Demonstrators burned Singapore's flag on Friday in southern Taiwan while protesting a recent speech by the Southeast Asian nation's foreign minister, who warned that Taiwanese independence supporters were risking a war with China.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004 Exhibitions* Fine Arts Apa Kabar Meneer?, Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Oct. 18. * Graphic collections of Rumah Grafis Mingiran, Galeri Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (Tel.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Rupiah Rates Oct.1
Rupiah Rates Oct.1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,003.23 6,272.81 6,673.59 6,602.23 Brunei dollar 1 5,718.61 5,122.66 5,449.42 5,391.68 Canadian dollar 1 7,650.51 6,852.95 7,290.39 7,212.84 Swiss franc 1 7,738.42 6,932.08 7,372.26 7,296.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Professionals needed
Professionals needed JP/7/letProfessionals needed for ministerial postsFrom Suara Karya Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate, Jusuf Kalla, are now very close to winning the election and will shortly be installed as Indonesia's president and vice president.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Graft allegations leveled at top school
Graft allegations leveled at top schoolTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In another blow to the already faltering national education system, parents of students at the "exemplary" SD IKIP Jakarta elementary school accused the headmaster and school board of misusing an estimated Rp...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Yusril criticizes powerful countries
Yusril criticizes powerful countries JAKARTA: Weak countries were now the targets of the imperialist ambition of powerful countries, Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
House ends tenure with pathetic record
House ends tenure with pathetic recordKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Legislators elected in 1999 ended their five-year term on Thursday, with critics giving them a fail mark, particularly in accommodating people's aspiration during the law-making process.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Court dismisses malpractice suit
Court dismisses malpractice suitUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nothing perhaps could better describe Indra Safri Yakub's feelings, but that of deep sorrow and disappointment as a court threw out his medical malpractice lawsuit.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Release of community leader demanded
Release of community leader demanded PEKANBARU, Riau: Hundreds of residents of West Bangkinang in Kampar descended on Riau Police Headquarters on Thursday, demanding the release of their community leader.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Police establish Cikarang office
Police establish Cikarang office JAKARTA: The City Police opened a new subprecinct office in the industrial zone of Cikarang, Bekasi, as part of efforts to fight terrorism in the capital Jakarta, the city police chief said on Wednesday."We also need the local administration to help ...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
DHL committed to customers?
DHL committed to customers? It seems DHL no longer offers reliable personal and manual services. In an email from an exporter, I was advised that a shipment from Australia was sent by DHL to me on Sept. 13 and received in Indonesia on Sept. 22 at 4:09 p.m.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislature
Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislatureKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia will set out a new bicameral representation system on Friday, when members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) begin their five-year tenure.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
*Court dismisses malpractice suit Page 2
*Court dismisses malpractice suit Page 2 *Low-paid journalists produce low quality news Page 4 *Hail, strong winds hit Bandung Page 5 *The need for justice in Indonesia, 39 years on Page 6 *Jakarta OKs new monorail routes Page 8 *Rogers wins time trial at road cycling worlds Page 9 *Car bombs in...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
RI sends team to Iraq over kidnapped women
RI sends team to Iraq over kidnapped womenAn Indonesian mission has sent a team to Iraq to investigate the kidnapping of two women nationals by Iraqi insurgents, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
1. MPR: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. MPR: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislature 2. TREATIES: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS U.S. 'retreating from world legal system' 3. UN: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Thai FM wins support to become next UN boss 4. BNI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS BNI fraudsters get up to 15 years 5.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Former mayor gets one year in jail
Former mayor gets one year in jail BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of former mayor of Bandarlampung Nurdin Muhayat, 62, sentencing him to one year in prison for his role in a Rp 1.7 billion (US$180,851) corruption case.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Goenawan Mohamad
Goenawan Mohamad Jakarta 1. Dollar -- Crisis looms due to weak dollar 1 X 30 Crisis looms due to weak dollar Jiang Ruiping China Daily Asia News Network Beijing3. Pro -- Is the European Union imploding 1 x 30 Is the European Union imploding? Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi Project Syndicate
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
'Tempo' reporter appeals court ruling
'Tempo' reporter appeals court ruling JAKARTA: Tempo journalist Teuku Iskandar Ali filed an appeal with the Supreme Court on Thursday over the Central Jakarta District Court's ruling finding him guilty of libel.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Save Stork Building, says heritage body
Save Stork Building, says heritage bodyMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Sumatra Heritage Body (BWS) demanded on Thursday that the local administration stop the ongoing demolition of heritage buildings in Medan, including the Stork Building on Jl. Kesawan.The five-story Stork Building was built in 1925.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama5:30 Sports6:00 TV Drama7:00 News:...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Thai Baht, Singapore dollar rise; S. Korean won declines
Thai Baht, Singapore dollar rise; S. Korean won declinesBloomberg Singapore The Thai baht and Singapore dollar rose after crude-oil prices fell from a record high, easing concern that growth in regional profits and economies will slow.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
1. MILITARY: 55 pt, 3.5 cols, 2 x 17
1. MILITARY: 55 pt, 3.5 cols, 2 x 17 Susilo to review controversial TNI bill 2. BOND: 38 pt, 3.5 cols, 1 x 24 Corruption stalks local bonds 3. SD: 30 pt, 1.5 cols, 3 x 10 Graft case suspected at top school 4. SUSILO: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11 Open house keeps Susilo hard at work
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Politicians in confusion
Politicians in confusionFrom Koran Tempo During this transitional period, which will end when Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is installed as president, many politicians have become concerned about finding safe places to hide.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challenges
The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challengesJames Van Zorge and Dennis Heffernan, Jakarta As he steps into the palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must address the unrealistic expectation that he should show substantial achievements within his first 100 days in office.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Welcome aboard
Welcome aboard A new batch of House of Representatives legislators will be installed on Friday. They are the 550 House members who, together with the 128 members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), will make up the new People's Consultative Assembly.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Annan convenes meeting to press Myanmar
Annan convenes meeting to press MyanmarUNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan met with representatives of a dozen nations here on Wednesday to seek ways of pressing Myanmar's military regime, in power for more than four decades, to move toward democracy.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
BNI divestment, bond issue unlikely this year
BNI divestment, bond issue unlikely this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said it was likely to delay plans to sell 30 percent of its shares to public investors and to issue as much as US$300 million in bonds this year, due to regulatory constraints and...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Residents complain of damaged road
Residents complain of damaged road BEKASI: The Alliance of Teluk Pucung Community again told the Bekasi transportation agency on Wednesday to take firm measures against large-capacity oil trucks entering the prohibited Jl. Perjuangan.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
BRTI threatens to revoke CAC's 3G license
BRTI threatens to revoke CAC's 3G licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI) may recommend that the government revoke the license of PT Cyber Access Communications (CAC) to run third-generation (3G) telecommunication services if the company did not install the...