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Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Tennis
Tennis Men' Singles Semifinals Udomchoke Danal (Tha) bt Prima Simpatiaji (Ina) 6-3, 6-1 Febi Widhiyanto (Ina) bt R. Attapol (Tha) 2-6, 7-6, 4-0 ret. Men's Doubles Semifinals Hendri S. Pramono/Suwandi (Ina) bt Do Minh Quan/Le Kuoc Khanh (Vie) 6-4, 6-3 R. Sanchai/R.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
1. CEMEX (1x35)
1. CEMEX (1x35) Cemex eyes int'l court to fix RI row PERTA (2x23) Pertamina expects lower net profit this yearNET (2x35) Rifts between rich and poor nations loom over world leaders summit on IT
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
ROAD CLOSURE: A truck passes a section of the Sumatra highway in
ROAD CLOSURE: A truck passes a section of the Sumatra highway in Lampung province. A major water pipe near Pardasuka village, 24 kilometers from the Bakauheni ferry port, was damaged recently and has caused serious landslides.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Pertamina expects lower net profit this year
Pertamina expects lower net profit this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina said on Wednesday net profit this year was expected to decline to Rp 4.5 trillion (US532.54 million) from Rp 5.4 trillion last year.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
On Melawai market
On Melawai marketFrom Pos KotaTraditional markets in Jakarta are managed by PD Pasar Jaya, the city's market operator, in an outdated fashion, except those run in cooperation with private investors like Pasar Baru and Glodok City, which are attractive and convenient.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
RI signs last IMF letter of intent for $400m loan
RI signs last IMF letter of intent for $400m loanAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The government of Indonesia on Wednesday signed its last "letter of intent" with the International Monetary Fund on economic reforms, paving the way for a final US$400 million loan installment before it quits the program...
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
South Sulawesi to improve health service
South Sulawesi to improve health service MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The local administration in cooperation with Japan is to exchange doctors and health workers in an attempt to improve public health services here as well as to enhance the capabilities of provincial medical staff.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
1 x 34
1 x 34 Major delays as highway closed JP/5/Golkar1 x 46 West Java governor warned against misusing aid JP/5/TRAIN2 x 30 (Please, add several more words) The pain and strain of taking an Indonesian train JP/5/Train32 x 30 High stress, low pay may cause railway workers to lose cool
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Jakarta-Bandung trains increased
Jakarta-Bandung trains increased JAKARTA: State-owned railway operator PT KAI announced on Wednesday that it would provide additional trips between Jakarta and Bandung, West Java, to anticipate an increase in passengers during the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
House forms BNI, BRI special committee
House forms BNI, BRI special committeeRendi A. Witular and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators decided on Wednesday to form a special working committee to ensure the seriousness of law enforcers in investigating the high-profile lending fraud at state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia...
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Separatism must not survive
Separatism must not surviveFrom Media Indonesia Of the various separatist movements and rebellions in Indonesia since 1947, only two relatively strong armed separatist groups have survived, namely the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Free Papua Organization (OPM).
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Major delays as highway closed
Major delays as highway closedOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung, Lampung The highway connecting Lampung and neighboring provinces in Sumatra was closed on Wednesday for renovations that will last 10 days, as a section of the main road has been damaged following days of heavy rain.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Bali has lots of natural beauty for film sets
Bali has lots of natural beauty for film setsRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Films shot in remote or little-known locations can be the catalyst for a boom in tourism, as they showcase the beauty of their settings.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 11, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 11, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Video-Painting-Kadek installation by Filippo Sciascia, the Gaya gallery, Jl. Raya Sayan-Ubud, until Dec. 28. * Painting: The Silent Painting, featuring works of 21 artists including Arie Smit, Srihadi Soedarsono, Djirna,...
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
The pain and strain of taking Indonesia's rundown trains
The pain and strain of taking Indonesia's rundown trains A string of train accidents over the past three weeks, which coincided with the post Idul Fitri holidays, has given rise to concern among the public about safety on our railways.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Donors urge RI to intensify antigraft drive
Donors urge RI to intensify antigraft driveDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two-day annual meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) kicked off on Wednesday, with donors stressing the importance of intensified efforts to tackle corruption to help improve the investment...
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Companies probed for social security arrears
Companies probed for social security arrearsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Banten provincial office of the National Body for Asset Recovery and Auction (BUPLN) has been investigating 69 companies that have not paid social security premiums for their workers since January to the...
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
1. MEGA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. MEGA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Japan offers Indonesia aid to fight piracy 2. UK: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS UK faces court over arms sales to Indonesia, Israel 3. PAKISTAN: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Pakistan hands over six Indonesian terror suspects 4.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Police bomber jailed but not for long
Police bomber jailed but not for long A man found guilty of bombing National Police Headquarters and labeled as instigating public unrest, tarnishing the police name, lying to the court and refusing to accept responsibility for his actions was jailed on Wednesday.He will be free in two months.
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Amdal commission authorized to assess reclamation project
Amdal commission authorized to assess reclamation projectLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) Commission had the authority to conduct the assessment of a controversial Jakarta reclamation project, as it is related to the ocean, a witness told the...
Thu, 11 Dec 2003
Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs
Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government has ignored the rights of the disabled despite regulations assuring them of public access, Indonesian Disabled Foundation (YPCI) chairman Siswadi said Wednesday.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Buffalo runs amok, kills one
Buffalo runs amok, kills one KUDUS, Central Java: A buffalo that was about to be slaughtered for a wedding feast broke free from its pen and gored a villager to death in Kudus regency, Central Java, police have said.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Double-winner Sayadin leads RI's gold rush in rowing
Double-winner Sayadin leads RI's gold rush in rowingMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Sayadin claimed two of Indonesia's four gold medals in canoeing as the country emerged as the dominant force on the water at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Cases of violence against women rising in NTB
Cases of violence against women rising in NTBLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. Cases of violence against women have continued to increase every year in West Nusa Tenggara province.Household violence topped cases of abuse against local women, followed by rapes and other crimes.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Billions paid to redundant workers
Billions paid to redundant workersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang State-owned insurance company PT Jamsostek has had to pay Rp 29 billion (US$3.41 million) in social security claims to thousands of workers from ten factories in Tangerang regency who were made redundant after ten factories...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
BP to sign LNG supply contract with U.S. firm
BP to sign LNG supply contract with U.S. firmThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anglo-American energy giant BP Plc. is expected to sign an agreement next week to sell some 3 million tons per year of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to U.S.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Maria takes the route others ignore
Maria takes the route others ignoreT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta tabita@cbn.net.id Social injustice has long prevailed in Indonesia. And this is one of the main concerns of Maria Margaretha Hartiningsih, the winner of this year's Yap Thiam Hien human rights award.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Musthofid
Musthofid The Jakarta Post Hanoi Sayadin claimed two of Indonesia's four gold medals in canoeing as the country emerged as the dominant force on the water at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, Vietnam on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
2 x 22
2 x 22 Two Malaysians held in Riau on drug charges JP/5/award4 x 10 Yogyakarta university names award recipients NTB1 x 47 Cases of violence against women rising in NTB JP/5/STPDN1 x 30 Court begins STPDN killing trials JP/5/MILITIA2 x 29 Ex-militiaman Guterres defers Papua plan for nationalist...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Asia steps up security ahead of Christmas
Asia steps up security ahead of ChristmasClarence Fernandez, Reuters, Singapore As Christmas approaches, Asian nations are tightening security and warning citizens against the risk of violence, drafting in helicopters in Pakistan, a judo champion in Japan and more police everywhere.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Santia dedicates cycling to late grandmother
Santia dedicates cycling to late grandmotherMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi "I'm really happy that I could win a gold medal for the country. I'd love to present the victory to my late grandma," said 22-year old cyclist Santia Tri Kusuma of Indonesia. Santia, winner of the 30.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Experts sceptical but back Mega's calls on BNI
Experts sceptical but back Mega's calls on BNIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta It remains to be seen whether calls from President Megawati Soekarnoputri to punish all the culprits behind a bank scandal reflect genuine concern about corruption or is simply a move to secure votes in the 2004 general...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Busway kicks off on Jan. 15
Busway kicks off on Jan. 15Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration announced on Tuesday that the controversial busway will open on Jan. 15, in line with the extension and expansion of the three-in-one traffic policy.Each passenger will be charged Rp 2,500 (29 U.S.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
checked by Rich
checked by RichCountry Profile: Poland --- Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 Poland - An Ideal Trade Partner for Indonesia The last decade of the previous millennium has seen Poland emerge as the best example of a dynamic and successful economic and political transformation, while at the same time, as the...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Futures conference to be held in Bali
Futures conference to be held in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Commodity market players, analysts and regulators from across Asia will gather in Bali for two days to discuss important issues related to the market and its role in nations' economic development.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Two Malaysians held in Riau on drugs charges
Two Malaysians held in Riau on drugs chargesFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Police here said on Monday they had arrested two Malaysian nationals for allegedly possessing ecstasy pills in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau province.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Medal tally
Medal tally G S B T Vietnam 73 32 36 141 Thailand 37 47 49 133 Indonesia 26 31 33 90 Malaysia 22 25 26 73 Philippines 21 21 41 83 Singapore 17 19 21 57 Myanmar 4 21 25 50 Cambodia 1 2 4 7 Laos 1 1 3 5 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Nationalist spirit needed
Nationalist spirit neededFrom Suara KaryaThe human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Myanmar's role in ASEAN protested
Myanmar's role in ASEAN protestedJAPAN: Pro-democracy demonstrators staged a protest on Tuesday in Tokyo against the participation of the head of Myanmar's military regime in a summit this week of Southeast Asian leaders.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
SEA Games's medal tally
SEA Games's medal tally Country G S B T Vietnam 73 32 35 140 Thailand 37 46 49 132 Indonesia 25 30 33 88 Malaysia 22 25 26 73 Philippines 21 21 40 82 Singapore 16 19 21 56 Myanmar 4 21 25 50 Cambodia 1 2 4 7 Laos 1 1 3 5 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Selected Results
Selected ResultsBeach Volleyball Women's group matches Group A 1. Mas 0 Vie 2 (12-21, 18-21), 2. Ina 2 Vie 0 (21-19, 21-17), 3. Tha 2 Mas 0 (21-11, 21-19), 4. Tha 2 Ina 0 (21-14, 21-10), 5. Ina 2 Mas 0 (21-11, 21-17), 6. Tha 2 Vie 0 (21-9, 21-11) Weightlifting Women's +48kg: 1.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
* Headlines: Rights Watchdogs give bad marks to govt 2
* Headlines: Rights Watchdogs give bad marks to govt 2 * National: KPK aspirants to undergo wealth checks 4 * Archipelago: Ex-militiaman defers Papua plan5 * Opinion: Illegal logging not just about law enforcement 7 * City: Water operators defend hike plan8 * Sports: Double-winner Sayadin leads...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Law revision may raise House seats
Law revision may raise House seatsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seats in the House of Representatives may increase to 556 from 550 as stipulated in Law No. 12/2003 on elections, as lawmakers will soon amend the legislation.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Ministers and legislators challenge judicial review
Ministers and legislators challenge judicial reviewMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two ministers and five legislators appeared for the first time before the Constitutional Court on Tuesday to defend a number of laws challenged by several judicial organizations claiming to...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
House to debate population bill
House to debate population billDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives unanimously agreed on Tuesday to deliberate the draft revision of Law No. 10/1992, which seeks a jail term and fine for citizens who fail to report a child's birth or a family member's death.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Tobacco firms told to restructure
Tobacco firms told to restructureThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government repeated on Tuesday its pledge not to raise excise rates on cigarettes and alcoholic drinks next year to allow the industries to recover from a slump.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Kadin to hold China trade expo
Kadin to hold China trade expoSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), together with the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), are due to stage the China Export Products Fair 2003 to boost...
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
CGI convenes amid rising criticism
CGI convenes amid rising criticismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) is set to start its two-day annual meeting on Wednesday to decide on a new loan commitment to help finance Indonesia's 2004 state budget, amid rising criticism of the donor grouping.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Indonesian lifters off to winning start
Indonesian lifters off to winning startThe Jakarta Post, Hanoi Jadi Setiadi and Gustar Junianto proved to be the strongest lifters in their divisions, as Indonesia won two out of three gold medals on offer on the opening day of the weightlifting competition here on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Dec 2003
KPK aspirants to undergo wealth checks, House says
KPK aspirants to undergo wealth checks, House saysMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Despite previously stating otherwise, the House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to conduct a fresh round of screening for candidates for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).A.