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Fri, 03 Oct 2003
Police arest members of autotheft gang
Police arest members of autotheft gangDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta PostJakarta Police arrested on Tuesday and Wednesday nine members of a gang of motorcycle thieves. Five members of the group remain at large, including the gang's two fences.
Fri, 03 Oct 2003
Prosecutors urge no leniency for Abdul Jabar
Prosecutors urge no leniency for Abdul JabarM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prosecution demanded on Thursday that the alleged bomber of the Philippines ambassador's residence, Abdul Jabar, not be shown any leniency as the evidence proved beyond all reasonable doubt that he had been...
Fri, 03 Oct 2003
'Singapore main market for Sumatran tigers'
'Singapore main market for Sumatran tigers'Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, RiauEnvironmentalists say the Sumatran tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae) is on the brink of extinction, and accused Singapore of being the main market for tigers smuggled from Indonesia.
Fri, 03 Oct 2003
Callaway launches new driver
Callaway launches new driver JAKARTA: Callaway launched on Thursday the new Great Big Bertha Ti Iron in the Indo Golf Expo 2003 held at the atrium of World Trade Center, Central Jakarta, from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.
Fri, 03 Oct 2003
Police nab motorcycle thieves
Police nab motorcycle thieves Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice arrested on Tuesday and Wednesday nine members of an autotheft gang using violence who has targeted motorcycles. Five members of the group remain at large, including the gang's two fences.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Cash no way to settle abuse case
Cash no way to settle abuse caseSINGAPORE: A woman who sought to avoid trial for abusing an Indonesian maid by offering an apology and cash was behind bars on Wednesday serving a four-month prison term after the Chief Justice threw out her appeal.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
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Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercy
Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercyWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Remorseful Bali bomber Ali Imron, who was sentenced to life in prison, requested clemency on Wednesday from President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensionsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/SemarangThousands of workers of PT Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile manufacturer, held separate demonstrations in three cities on Wednesday, demanding that the government save the giant company from imminent...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
U.S. threatens to stop aid for MILF
U.S. threatens to stop aid for MILFPHILIPPINES: The United States on Wednesday accused Muslim separatists in the southern Philippines of ties with regional terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), and threatened to withhold millions of dollars in aid unless the rebels stop harboring "outlaws" and...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
More life lost in regency split violence
More life lost in regency split violence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Another man was killed in violence in South Sulawesi over the split of Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies, Polewali and Mamasa, police and residents said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Evaluation, accountability frighten police detectives
Evaluation, accountability frighten police detectivesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If criminals were aware of Jakarta police detectives' time schedule, they might have taken the opportunity to commit crimes on Wednesday as they would have avoided an encounter with their predators,...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Homework awaits President Megawati
Homework awaits President Megawati Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday concluded her visit to New York, Tunisia and Libya with positive results.At least, Megawati's address at the UN General Assembly and her visit to Libya will immensely benefit the country.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
'ASEAN one of China's most important partner'
'ASEAN one of China's most important partner' Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will attend next week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bali, along with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Kijang output hits 1 million mark
Kijang output hits 1 million markSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMI) launched on Wednesday its one-millionth Kijang van, making it the first four- wheeled vehicle in the country to reach the one-million production mark.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
1. SAMPAH 1x50
1. SAMPAH 1x50Bali struggles to deal with its mounting garbage 2. GECKO 1x55 Aussie rules Geckos prepare for international tournament
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Budget airline ready to vie for lucrative Singapore market
Budget airline ready to vie for lucrative Singapore marketAgence France-Presse, Singapore Malaysian budget airline AirAsia said on Wednesday it will start flying between Kuala Lumpur and Johor state near Singapore on Oct. 22 for less than the fare of a second-class train ticket.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency Administration plans to build the Tangerang Center in Serpong district to accommodate and promote products of small and medium enterprises.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
RI says Myanmar issue not to overshadow ASEAN Summit: Hassan
RI says Myanmar issue not to overshadow ASEAN Summit: Hassan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia says the Myanmar issue will not overshadow the upcoming Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali as all member countries have hailed recent developments in the...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS
Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDSSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is considered to have done little to comply with its commitment made during the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on HIV/AIDS two years go.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
RI's exports remain weak, BPS says
RI's exports remain weak, BPS saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hefty drop in non-oil and gas exports in August contributed to a 5.35 percent decline in the country's export value during the month compared to the level in the previous month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Police arrest marijuana dealer
Police arrest marijuana dealer BEKASI: Bekasi Police arrested on Tuesday evening a suspected marijuana dealer at his home on Kampung Jati, Margahayu subdistrict, East Bekasi, and confiscated 48 packets of the drug as evidence.Police narcotics chief Adj. Comr.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
STPDN head responsible for culture of violence: Watchdog
STPDN head responsible for culture of violence: WatchdogTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government watchdog on Wednesday said Sutrisno, the principal of the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, was responsible for the prolonged violence against junior students...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency Administration plans to build the Tangerang Center in Serpong district to accommodate and promote products of small and medium enterprises.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 2, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 2, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:00 Travel9:00 Business Magazine10:00 Music12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Drama3:00 City News3:30 Documentary4:30 Music6:00 English News Services7:00 News8:00 Music9:00 News: Dunia Dalam...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Sultan seeks term extension
Sultan seeks term extension YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, who is also a presidential hopeful from the Golkar Party, is seeking an extension on his five-year term in the governor's seat as the central government will likely postpone his swearing-in due to next year's elections.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
More life lost in regency split violence
More life lost in regency split violence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Another man was killed in violence in South Sulawesi over the split of Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies, Polewali and Mamasa, police and residents said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Korean Product & Culture Festival reflects Korean true
Korean Product & Culture Festival reflects Korean true friendship True friends are those who are still with us in time of need. This being true friend is what the Koreans in Indonesia have proven themselves to be.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Aussie rules Gecoks prepare for international tournament
Aussie rules Gecoks prepare for international tournamentMarian Carroll, Contributor, Kuta, Bali In a small field off a main road in Bali, bemused locals look on as a group of Australians kick a smooth leather ball shaped something like a jackfruit between two palm trees serving as goalposts.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Depok residents upset by mountains of trash
Depok residents upset by mountains of trashMarilin, The Jakarta Post, Depok Residents in Cipayung subdistrict, Depok, have been complaining about the accumulation of garbage at the Cipayung dumpsite in the area and said it was causing unhealthy levels of pollution.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Terror against the press
Terror against the press The seizure of the house of prominent journalist Goenawan Mohamad by the East Jakarta District Court on Monday is just the latest sign of how lamentable the legal system in this country is.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
'Tomy Winata's lawsuit unlawful'
'Tomy Winata's lawsuit unlawful'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In front of a court attended by a number of prominent community figures and outspoken political activists, the East Jakarta District Court heard on Wednesday the defense team representing media icon Goenawan Mohamad, which...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Budget airline AirAsia sets up on doorstep of Singapore market
Budget airline AirAsia sets up on doorstep of Singapore market Agence France-Presse SingaporeMalaysian budget airline AirAsia said on Wednesday it will start flying between Kuala Lumpur and Johor state near Singapore on Oct. 22 for less than the fare of a second-class train ticket.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Thousands of workers of PT Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile manufacturer, held separate demonstrations in three cities on Wednesday, demanding that the government save the giant company from imminent...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Myanmar issue will not go away
Myanmar issue will not go awayFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia says the Myanmar issue will not overshadow the upcoming Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali as all member countries have hailed recent developments in the military-ruled country.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
'Getting authentic land title here is difficult'
'Getting authentic land title here is difficult' The City Administration has announced that it would continue eviction in some areas, owned by private companies or state-run entities, before the start of the Muslim fasting month, which begins in the last week of October.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Security lax at KPU, says official
Security lax at KPU, says officialMoch. N. Kurniawan and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security measures at the General Elections Commission (KPU) office are lax, making it vulnerable to attack by intruders, head of the commission's Security Bureau, Djon Sani, says.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
1. History -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 35 counts
1. History -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 35 countsGovt team to rewrite history, seek truth behind 1965 communist coup2. React -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 countsUse of Press Law urged in 'Tempo' case 3. Tourism -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts, 26 counts Foreign arrivals rise despite Marriott bombing 4.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
World Bank signs $242.6m loans for RI
World Bank signs $242.6m loans for RIBloomberg, Jakarta The World Bank agreed to provide Indonesia with a US$242.6 million loan to help finance a number of projects, including power, gas distribution and health care.The loan agreement was signed by the bank and the government on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Bogor a new hot spot for spreas of HIV/AIDS
Bogor a new hot spot for spreas of HIV/AIDSTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor As a melting pot of migrant workers, Bogor is one of many areas in the country that are vulnerable to the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Singapore, Turkish firms to team up
Singapore, Turkish firms to team upSINGAPORE: A Singapore company has teamed up with a Turkish automaker to develop and market armored vehicles for Turkey's armed forces, the firms said on Wednesday.Singapore Technologies Kinetics and Otokar were set to sign two cooperation agreements at a defense,...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
1. SAMPAH 1x50
1. SAMPAH 1x50Bali struggles to deal with its mounting garbage 2. GECKO 1x55 Aussie rules Geckos prepare for international tournament
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Foreign arrivals rise, despite Marriott bombing
Foreign arrivals rise, despite Marriott bombingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Showing its resilience, the country posted an increase in foreign tourist arrivals in August -- the same month when a powerful bomb blast damaged a luxury Jakarta hotel and killed 12 people.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Lancer Evolution VIII maintains its sporty character
Lancer Evolution VIII maintains its sporty characterPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Mitsubishi announced last December that it would take a sabbatical year, in a bid to become a stronger contender for next year's World Rally Championships, people already started to speculate...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Shares end higher as Telkom up 7%
Shares end higher as Telkom up 7% Indonesian shares ended higher on Wednesday as further buying in Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) drove the main index to hit a fresh 43-month closing high, dealers said.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
One killed and houses burned in tribal riot
One killed and houses burned in tribal riotYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least one person has been killed and two others wounded during a tribal clash between residents from two villages in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), police and officials said on...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Bali struggles to manage mountains of garbage
Bali struggles to manage mountains of garbageWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Too many people are producing too much garbage on Bali, spoiling the famed beauty of this paradise isle.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
1. GALIGO: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. GALIGO: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Indonesian epic 'La Galigo' takes world stage 2. SYNOP: 2 LINE, 27 COUNTS Synopsis of 'La Galigo' to be performed next year
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Yusril and terrorism
Yusril and terrorism From Forum Keadilan The police have arrested 16 mosque activists allegedly involved in a terrorist network responsible for the fatal bomb blast at JW Marriott Hotel.While receiving praise for their achievement, the police have also been criticized over the way these arrests...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003
Policeman busted for drug trafficking
Policeman busted for drug trafficking JAKARTA: A low-ranking policeman of North Jakarta Police precinct was arrested on Tuesday night by police detectives for alleged drug trafficking. Comr. Guntur, head of the drug section at Jakarta Police detectives, confirmed on Wednesday that the policeman,...