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Many criticize transportation bylaw

Many criticize transportation bylawBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Transportation experts expressed pessimism that the newly approved bylaw on city transportation would not be a strong framework to create an efficient transportation system in the city as it gives too much authority to...

Impact of busway project

Impact of busway projectFrom Media Indonesia The construction of busway facilities is apparently underway, with bus-stops and cross bridges being erected in several places. This will be followed by curbs to separate the right busway lane from the other two (in the middle and on the left), beside...

1. PUBLIC: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30

1. PUBLIC: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Network asks govt to pursue reforms 2. KEMAYORAN: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 35 President's son mute on graft allegation 3. BELT: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Public indifferent about the benefits of safety belts 4.

City minimum wage up Rp 40,000

City minimum wage up Rp 40,000Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta minimum wage is to increase by 6.3 percent next year from this year's Rp 631,000 (US$75.1) to Rp 671,550. The increase is expected to be effective starting Jan. 1.

1. ACEH ( 1 x 30)

1. ACEH ( 1 x 30) Aceh needs referendum: Komnas HAM 2. Security ( 3 x 21 ) Police to tighten security prior to upcoming holidays 3. KPU ( 2 x 24) Elections Commission names winners of two tenders 4. SBY (2 x 27) Susilo Bambang denies plans to resign from the cabinet 5.

'Seat belt law is just ok, but will cops be?

'Seat belt law is just ok, but will cops be? Starting Nov. 5, all automobile drivers and passengers in the front seats must use seat belts as stipulated by the 1992 traffic law. In the initial six-month trial period, the police will only issue warnings and record the driver's license of violators.

Indonesia rolls over former world champs

Indonesia rolls over former world champsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian ladies contract bridge team put on an impressive performance by beating the Netherlands, England and the United States -- all three are former world champions -- on the second day of the World Bridge Championships in...

U.S. to train Indonesian police

U.S. to train Indonesian police HONG KONG: U.S. security experts are training, funding and arming a crack squad of specially screened Indonesian police to lead the country's fight against terrorism, a report seen here Wednesday said.

Police warn rising robberies

Police warn rising robberies JAKARTA: City Police Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara on Wednesday called on the public to keep vigilant to the rising trend of robbery which targetting bank customers during the Ramadhan fasting month.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...

Rights court set to try Abepura case

Rights court set to try Abepura caseAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The Makassar ad hoc human rights court says it is ready to try two of Indonesia's most senior police officers who have been charged with committing serious human rights violations in Papua province three...

Plaza Semanggi opening worsen traffic congestion

Plaza Semanggi opening worsen traffic congestionP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The soft opening of Plaza Semanggi on Wednesday raised concern over exacerbation of already severe traffic jams and the management's commitment to addressing the problem.

Thai government asks regulators to closely monitor booming bourse

Thai government asks regulators to closely monitor booming bourseAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has ordered a close watch for signs of manipulation in trade on Thailand's booming stock exchange which is running at record-high turnover, a minister said on Wednesday.

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Conflict in Aceh and agenda-setting by TV Agus Sudibyo Coordinator Program Monitoring of Aceh ISAI Jakarta2. Pro -- Training for stability 2 X 30 Vocational education and training development contribute to stability Peter de Rooij Director European Union's European Training Foundation Turin, Italy...

Government completes autonomy revision

Government completes autonomy revisionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has completed the draft revision of the 1999 autonomy law, which will take back some of the power it dispensed to local authorities.

Angie opens Volvo defense with victory over Napaporn

Angie opens Volvo defense with victory over NapapornThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia got off to a winning start in her defense of the US$110,000 Volvo Open women's tennis tournament in Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday.

RESCUE EFFORTS: A man offers his hand to help a search and rescue

RESCUE EFFORTS: A man offers his hand to help a search and rescue worker steady himself as he carries a body from the wreckage caused by Sunday's flash flood in Bukit Lawang park in Langkat regency, North Sumatra.

Network asks govt to pursue reforms

Network asks govt to pursue reformsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A national network of some 40 non-governmental organizations, mass media, government institutions and political parties called on the government on Wednesday to pursue badly needed reforms to dig the country out of the...

Rupiah Rates Nov.5

Rupiah Rates Nov.5 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,379.68 5,665.89 6,054.59 5,990.75 Brunei dollar----------1 5,164.03 4,586.85 4,900.89 4,849.84 Canadian dollar--------1 6,757.89 6,004.21 6,413.53 6,348.47 Swiss franc------------1 6,587.99 5,852.

Indonesia shamed for failing to address the homeless, slums

Indonesia shamed for failing to address the homeless, slumsAgence France-Presse, Geneva Indonesia, Guatemala and Serbia-Montenegro won an award on Wednesday for failing to address a massive problem of homelessness and slums, while Scotland was praised for its "rare" protection of the right to...

Megawati joins the chorus blaming forest destruction

Megawati joins the chorus blaming forest destructionFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bahorok President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed her condolences on Wednesday to the relatives of more than 100 people killed in devastating floods in North Sumatra, and...

* Headlines:Network asks govt to pursue reforms 2

* Headlines:Network asks govt to pursue reforms 2 * National:Aceh needs referendum: Rights body 4 * Archipelago:PTDI workers rally over pay cuts 5 * Opinion:Security and prosperity in the 21st century 7 * City:Many criticize new transportation law 8 * Sports:Indonesia rolls over former world champs...

PLN workers threaten to strike

PLN workers threaten to strike Fitri Wulandari , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employees of state-owned electricity company PT PLN have threatened to strike if the government goes ahead with plans to sell the company's core business.

Aceh needs referendum: Rights body

Aceh needs referendum: Rights bodyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) urged the government on Wednesday to reconsider its plan to extend martial law in war-torn Aceh, saying that it would only worsen rampant rights violations in the province.

Media not sensitive

Media not sensitive in reporting rape From Warta KotaThe front-page report in Warta Kota, Oct. 17, on a maid raped by three men "in turns" is sensational. The phrase "raped in turns" is also a description that totally disregards the trauma this woman must be suffering.

PTDI workers rally over pay cuts

PTDI workers rally over pay cutsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of suspended workers of state-owned aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) again staged a rally here on Wednesday, demanding that their salaries be paid in full.

TNI troops kill 10 Papua rebels

TNI troops kill 10 Papua rebelsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel shot dead 10 Papua rebels, including rebel leader Yustinus Murib, in a predawn raid on Wednesday in Jayawijaya regency here, some 650 kilometers west of Jayapura, the capital...

BALI 1x35

BALI 1x35 Pegayaman comes alive in holy month or Pengayaman villagers welcome Ramadhan

BNI scam exposes new risk in banking sector: PIB

BNI scam exposes new risk in banking sector: PIBDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The New Indonesia Alliance (PIB) said on Wednesday that the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) lending scam had exposed poor internal control on the part of the bank, as well as the impotence of Bank Indonesia's...

Elections commission names winners of two tenders

Elections commission names winners of two tendersMoch. N . Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday PT Pura Barutama and PT Survindo Indah Prestasi as the winners of the tenders for voter-registration cards and ballot boxes respectively,...

More shocking medical abuse cases revealed, law needed

More shocking medical abuse cases revealed, law neededLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government needs to make and implement new regulations to clearly specify the obligations and rights of hospitals regarding the treatment for the poor, the Jakarta Metropolitan Hospital Association...

IBRA provides 237 hectares of land for low-cost housing

IBRA provides 237 hectares of land for low-cost housingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has designated some 237 hectares of land on Jakarta's outskirts to build low- cost housing for families earing less than Rp 1.5 million (US$177) a month.

Abuse of Timor militiamen probed

Abuse of Timor militiamen probed AUSTRALIA: Australia's army said on Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Australian soldiers mistreated East Timor militiamen after it led an intervention force to the territory in 1999.

Sexual abuse victim seeks help from women group

Sexual abuse victim seeks help from women groupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers acting for the victim of a sexual assault allegedly carried out by a TV drama actor reported the incident to the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) on Wednesday, seeking support and...

Govt to revise 3G mobile service license

Govt to revise 3G mobile service licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission IV said on Wednesday that the government had ignored warnings it had issued regarding a flawed 3G mobile service license bidding process, which might lead to the cancellation of the license.

Public indifferent about benefits of safety belts

Public indifferent about benefits of safety beltsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indifference and unawareness marked the first day of the reintroduction of vehicle seat belt laws on Wednesday.The Jakarta Post observed many drivers failing to wear seat belts, let alone police giving warnings.

Tip of the iceberg?

Tip of the iceberg? Young grassroots supporters, including party guards, of the country's two most influential political parties -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party -- clashed recently in the regency of Buleleng, Bali, leaving two persons dead.

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 6, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 6, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting: The Fine Art of Fine Arts, featuring works of seven artists including Huang Fong, Bambang Rahardjo and Mozes Misdy, at Puri Seminyak Gallery, Seminyak (Tel. 0361-730814), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 20.

President's son mute on graft allegation

President's son mute on graft allegationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The President's son and the State Secretary have refused to comment on a real estate contract between the State Secretariat and the first family that was not put up for tender.

Police to tighten security prior to upcoming holiday

Police to tighten security prior to upcoming holidayAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities are planning to enhance overall security across the country for the upcoming Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holiday season, particularly neighborhood security.

Falun Gong wants its rights recognized

Falun Gong wants its rights recognizedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Followers of Falun Gong Indonesia filed a complaint with the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Wednesday for what they called restrictions and a clampdown on the freedom of their association by the...

Traffic jams and no police

Traffic jams and no policeFrom Bisnis Indonesia The recent downpour in Jakarta caused traffic jams afterward, as is usually the case. But, despite the fact that traffic lights were functioning the congestion caused further flooding, this time that of major arterials.

Govt seek ways to ease debt burden

Govt seek ways to ease debt burdenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday the government would seek ways to help ease the burden of the 2004 state budget in repaying government debts, including foreign ones.

'Ruwatan', a means to purify people and their surroundings

'Ruwatan', a means to purify people and their surroundingsThe Jakarta Post Sanur, BaliHuman beings face daily ups and downs. For those who believe in a karma, good fortune may come and go in accordance with one's destiny.

Bombs and analysts

Bombs and analystsFrom Kompas Jakarta and other strategic places are the now the targets of terrorist bombings after the Bali blasts last year. As with previous incidents, plenty of so-called experts will soon appear with their convincing analyses that certain countries are behind the terrorist...

New govt ruling on procurement signed

New govt ruling on procurement signedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has signed a ruling which tightens procedures for procurement in the public sector, to help curb flourishing corruption, according to a government official.

TV Program: Thursday, 6, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, 6, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:05 TV Drama11:30 Music12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Series: Orange Boy3:00 City News3:30 Documentary4:00 English News Service5:30...

Cambodian parties form new govt

Cambodian parties form new govt CAMBODIA: Cambodia's three main political parties have agreed to form a coalition government with Prime Minister Hun Sen as leader, the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) said on Wednesday.

Malaysia PM coy over his deputy

Malaysia PM coy over his deputySimon Cameron-Moore, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Wednesday he was not yet ready to name his deputy, but sources close to ruling party leaders said Defense Minister Najib Razak was most likely to get the job.

Abu Rusdan admits chairing JI

Abu Rusdan admits chairing JI JAKARTA: Defendant Abu Rusdan admitted on Wednesday he was the caretaker head of the regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), but said his aim was to dissuade members from violence.