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Wed, 10 Dec 2003
Flood team sent to Netherlands
Flood team sent to Netherlands MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan municipality administration sent on Tuesday a joint team to the Netherlands to learn about how to handle flooding, which often hits the city.The team will ask the Dutch government to present the drainage system blueprints of Medan, which...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Parties draw their electoral numbers
Parties draw their electoral numbersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shouts of joy and superstition marked the draw on Monday to determine the numerical order of the 24 parties that will contest the 2004 elections.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Medal Tally
Medal TallyCountry G S B T Vietnam 61 26 29 116 Thailand 31 40 38 109 Malaysia 19 22 22 63 Indonesia 18 22 29 69 Philippines 16 19 35 70 Singapore 16 16 19 51 Myanmar 2 15 23 40 Cambodia 1 0 4 5 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Laos 0 1 2 3 Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
The emergence of Tutut as a presidential candidate
The emergence of Tutut as a presidential candidateSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta General R. Hartono, former Army Chief of Staff and presently the chairman of the PKPB Party, last week announced Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, or Tutut,...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Speeding ambulance kills two
Speeding ambulance kills two TANGERANG: An ambulance collided with a motorcycle taxi, or ojek, late on Sunday near the Duta Garden housing estate in Benda district, killing both the ojek driver and his passenger.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
JP/ /
JP/ / Freeport says Indonesia approves resuming mine work: Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said the Indonesian government approved the resumption of production at the Grasberg mine after a mudslide killed eight workers in October.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Muslim preacher invited to Aceh
Muslim preacher invited to Aceh BANDA ACEH: Popular Muslim preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar, widely known as Aa Gym, has been invited by the Aceh Martial Law Authority to preach on Wednesday at Banda Aceh's Baiturrahman Grand Mosque.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Selected result
Selected resultKarate-doMen's 55 kg 1. Bambang Maulidin, (Ina), 2. Puvaneswaran Ramasamy (Mas), 3. Han Khan Kutt (Mya)/Eddie Jofriani Johari (Bru) Men's 60 kg 1. Vo Manh Tuan (Vie), 2. Arif Taufan Syamsuddin (Ina), 3. Muhammad Fadilah Sanif (Bru)/Sasitharan Subramaniam (Mas) Men's Open 1.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Two more Makassar bombers jailed
Two more Makassar bombers jailedAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The Makassar District Court in South Sulawesi sentenced on Monday two accomplices of last year's bombing in the city, that killed three people, to three-and-half-years in prison.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Australia pledges $3.7 million for UN's RI education programs
Australia pledges $3.7 million for UN's RI education programs Agence France-Presse Sydney, AustraliaForeign Minister Alexander Downer on Monday announced Australia would commit A$5 million (US$3.7 million) to United Nations education programs in Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta
Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia remains a major battleground for the world's electronics giants as within many parts of the country there is still room for expansion while other Southeast and East Asian markets, except China, are already saturated.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone service
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone serviceSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta PT Mobile-8 Telecom launched on Monday the country's first fully wireless code division multiple access (CDMA) mobile phone service.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Turtles could become history in Derawan waters
Turtles could become history in Derawan watersRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan When sunset comes in the pristine Derawan island, small and cute green turtles usually emerge from the sea.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Bombing defendant says he was victim of conspiracy
Bombing defendant says he was victim of conspiracyP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing a possible five-year sentence, Anang Sumpena reiterated his innocence in the Feb. 3, 2003, blast at Wisma Bhayangkari hall in the National Police Headquarters compound, saying he was a victim of a...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Desi breaks Games pole vault record
Desi breaks Games pole vault recordMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Ni Putu Desi Margawati vaulted to a new SEA Games record of 3.95 meters to give Indonesia a gold medal in the pole vault at My Dinh Stadium here on Monday.Desi bettered her own record of 3.90 at the 2001 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003Film* French Films at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417): Lucky Luke (Dec. 9), South Park, Bigger, Longer and Uncut (Dec. 18 and Dec. 19).Exhibition* Fine Arts by Prilla Tania, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
* Headlines: RI to host counterterrorism center 2
* Headlines: RI to host counterterrorism center 2 * National: Voters politically alienated 4 * Archipelago: Eight killed in road accidents 5 * Opinion: Emergence of Tutut as presidential candidate 6 * City: Bigger fund proposed for Busway 8 * Sports: Desi breaks Games pole vault record 9 * World:...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Cinema shut down for screening porn
Cinema shut down for screening pornMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Baghia cinema here been shut down for screening pornographic films, according to Medan Teladan police subprecinct.The police said that during a raid on the cinema -- located on Jl.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
CGI may provide $2.7b in new loans for Indonesia
CGI may provide $2.7b in new loans for IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country may obtain some US$2.7 billion in fresh loans from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to help finance next year's state budget.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Astra's foundation to increase SME assistance
Astra's foundation to increase SME assistance JAKARTA: Astra International's Dharma Bhakti Astra Foundation (YDBA) will provide Rp 20 billion (US$2.3 million) in technical assistance to small and medium enterprises next year.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Jakarta and Beijing: Through the eyes of the beholders
Jakarta and Beijing: Through the eyes of the beholdersCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta On Dec. 9 a fascinating photo exhibition opens in Jakarta. Borrowing its title from Charles Dickens' famous novel A Tale of Two Cities, it is of course not be comparable to Charles Dickens' tale that involved...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Health checks may violate regulations
Health checks may violate regulations MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A local non-governmental organization (NGO) reported on Monday that employees of labor recruitment agencies (PJTKI) had allegedly violated procedure during health checks of female workers applying to be posted overseas.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.8, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.8, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
JP/4/MILAN
JP/4/MILANHopes still high for Kyoto Protocol enactmentStevie Emilia The Jakarta Post Milan, ItalyWith developed countries reluctant to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, hopes still remained for their change of heart as some 4,000 participants of the 9th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Urbanization needs better city management, not evictions
Urbanization needs better city management, not evictionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok Given the fact that urbanization is an unavoidable phenomenon of development in several Asian countries, the city administration should prepare necessary measures for proper management instead of...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone service
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone serviceSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Mobile-8 Telecom launched on Monday the country's first fully wireless code division multiple access (CDMA) mobile phone service.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
RI, Malaysia halt Vietnam's gold rush
RI, Malaysia halt Vietnam's gold rushThe Jakarta Post, Hanoi Bambang Maulidin and Jenny Zeannet became the next two Indonesian gold medalists in karate as Vietnam's domination was cracked on the closing day of the competition on Monday.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
1. BANK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. BANK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS CGI may provide $2.7b in new loans to RI 2. HASSAN: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Foreign minister attacks unilateralism in Iraq war 3. TOKYO: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Japan courts ASEAN, hopes to keep ahead of China 4.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Australia says defense missile program not a threat
Australia says defense missile program not a threatFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia said its decision to join the U.S.-led defense shield program would not pose any threat to Indonesia or the rest of Southeast Asia.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
1. BNI: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 16
1. BNI: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 16 Mega wants BNI case handled seriously 2. PARTY: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Parties draw electoral numbers 3. SOEHARTO: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 AGO told to resume Soeharto case 4. SEAGAMES: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45to be sent later.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Hassan attacks unilateralism in Iraq war
Hassan attacks unilateralism in Iraq warFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda launched a harsh attack on Monday against unilateralism on the part of the United States in the Iraq war, saying it had destabilized the world and failed to address...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Indonesian squad collects 7 golds, drops to fourth place
Indonesian squad collects 7 golds, drops to fourth placeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Into the fourth day of the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Indonesia dropped to fourth place after host Vietnam, Thailand and defending champion Malaysia although its sportsmen managed to collect seven...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
RI to host counterterrorism center: Downer
RI to host counterterrorism center: DownerFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Monday that a counterterrorism center would be established in Jakarta to boost coordination and spearhead a multidimensional approach to...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Idul Fitri train passengers drop
Idul Fitri train passengers drop BANDUNG: The number of train passengers during the Idul Fitri holiday this year decreased by three percent compared to last year, an official said on Monday.Patria Supriyoso of state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia said the number of passengers reached 2.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
BRI to go ahead with bond issue despite scandal
BRI to go ahead with bond issue despite scandalRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the uproar over a recent lending fraud, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said it will go ahead with a plan to issue Rp 500 billion (US$58.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
. Survey (3 x 12)
. Survey (3 x 12) 'Voters hope for strong leader like Soeharto' 2. (2 x 24) Priok witness says soldiers did not fire warning shots 3. HIV ( 1 x 45) Mega calls for nationwide HIV/AIDS movement
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Priok witness says soldiers did not fire warning shots
Priok witness says soldiers did not fire warning shotsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military soldiers deployed to quell the demonstration in Tanjung Priok in 1984 opened fire at the crowd without prior warning shots, a witness told the human rights court on Monday.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Astra foundation to increase SME assistance
Astra foundation to increase SME assistance JAKARTA: Astra International's Dharma Bhakti Astra Foundation (YDBA) will provide Rp 20 billion (US$2.3 million) in technical assistance to small and medium enterprises next year.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Rupiah Retes Dec.8
Rupiah Retes Dec.8 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,638.06 5,895.76 6,299.91 6,233.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,251.75 4,664.92 4,984.23 4,932.28 Canadian dollar 1 6,894.41 6,125.25 6,543.21 6,476.31 Swiss franc 1 6,980.59 6,201.79 6,625.00 6,557.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
City starts to clear red-light district for sports center
City starts to clear red-light district for sports centerEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since November -- the Ramadhan fasting month -- the East Jakarta municipal administration has been clearing a red-light district that has been operating for 44 years in Ciracas to make way for the...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Rampant bribery taints civil servant selection
Rampant bribery taints civil servant selectionApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Bribery allegations have marred the recruitment process for new civil servants in North Sumatra, with applicants being forced to make unauthorized payments of Rp 45 million (US$5,294) each in order...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Councillor to launch newspaper
Councillor to launch newspaper JAKARTA: Jakarta councillor Posman Siahaan of the Unity and Justice Faction announced on Monday that he would soon launch a newspaper to join the highly competitive media business.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Injecting a new momentum into ASEAN-Japan ties
Injecting a new momentum into ASEAN-Japan tiesS. Pushpanathan, Head, ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation, Jakarta The Summits between ASEAN and its Northeast Asian dialogue partners, China and Japan in Bali last October were portrayed by many as a zero sum game between the two to woo ASEAN.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Students educated on drugs, HIV/AIDS, reproduction
Students educated on drugs, HIV/AIDS, reproductionLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is hard being a teenager. Not only do teenagers face the mindboggling effects of raging hormones, but the push to be part of the "in crowd" is something they must contend with daily.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
No Tanah Abang renovation: Witness
No Tanah Abang renovation: Witness JAKARTA: The former chairman of city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya, Syahril Tanjung, told the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday that vendors at Tanah Abang textile market had rejected a renovation plan a few months before the market was razed by a...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Turtles could become history in Derawan waters
Turtles could become history in Derawan watersNesting turtles are magic noctural spectacle in S. Africa The female loggerhead turtle throws all caution to the wind to leave the relative safety of the sea and crawl up the beach, driven by an ancient urge to reproduce.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Voters hope for strong leader, survey finds
Voters hope for strong leader, survey findsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of people eligible to vote in next year's general election here are politically alienated, intolerant and hoping for a strong leader like former dictator president Soeharto, according to a survey.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Employees protest job downgrades
Employees protest job downgrades SURABAYA: Some 173 suspended supervisors of cigarette maker PT H.M. Sampoerna staged a protest on Monday in front of the Surabaya provincial council, demanding the council settle a dispute between them and the company.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
Jamaican and Pakistani arrested over fake money
Jamaican and Pakistani arrested over fake moneyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Papua Police said on Monday they had arrested a Jamaican and a Pakistani for allegedly possessing almost US$500,000 in counterfeit banknotes.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003
JP/4/MILAN
JP/4/MILANHopes still high for Kyoto Protocol enactmentStevie Emilia The Jakarta Post Milan, ItalyWith developed countries reluctant to ratify an agreement to cut carbon dioxide emissions, hopes still remained for their change of heart as some 4,000 participants gathered here to put pressure on the...