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Sat, 21 Feb 2004
* Headlines: Bunaken park wins UN prize 2
* Headlines: Bunaken park wins UN prize 2 * National: Haj trip plan wins Muslim leaders' support 4 * Archipelago: Councillors flee Kampar regency 5 * Opinion: S.E. Asia 2004: Living dangerously again 6 * City: Dengue destroys family's hope 8 * Sports: Deaf S.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Locals hand over homemade rifles
Locals hand over homemade rifles PALU, Central Sulawesi: Two people living in Tojo Una-Una regency, Central Sulawesi, voluntarily handed over late on Thursday two homemade rifles to local police.The rifles were handed over in Bahari subdistrict, as the police carried out a massive security...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Islands of Excellence
Islands of Excellence W. Scott Thompson Gianyar, Bali There is often almost a sense of despair in the analyses of Indonesian writers in these pages. Their country's corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), traffic, pollution, terrorism, sectarian violence -- you name it, it's been here in the past...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
[i]This is the 20th article in a series on the 24 political parties
This is the 20th article in a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections.Security comes before recovery: Democratic partySandy Darmosumarto, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disillusion typically follows euphoria, and one usual response is a wish to...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Floods hit densely populated Java
Floods hit densely populated JavaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Floods continued to sweep through densely populated areas of Java on Friday, with the worst-hit of the rice belt regencies in West Java, disrupting public transportation and the supply of basic commodities to the provinces.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Hero's profit drops 93% amid tougher competition
Hero's profit drops 93% amid tougher competitionThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket said on Friday that its net profit plunged by 93 percent last year due to the huge costs of business repositioning amid tougher competition in the industry.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Severance bonus for councillors sparks fury in Samarinda
Severance bonus for councillors sparks fury in SamarindaRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Defying protests from locals, the Samarinda government and municipality council agreed to pay a severance bonus for councillors of Rp 25 million each, a councillor confirmed on Friday.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
JP/17/SIDE
JP/17/SIDEUGM launches smart GamaCardYOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Bank Mandiri and PT Telkom, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) launched on Wednesday the GamaCard, a student identity card-cum-multipurpose card.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
KPU told to start educating voters
KPU told to start educating votersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The success of the upcoming polls remains a big question, as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has focused more on the procurement of election materials and thus ignored voter education.Politicians Andi A.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Kampar in the spotlight
Kampar in the spotlight Kampar district in Indonesia's Riau province has been under the spotlight since last Tuesday's outbreak of massive protests by local teachers and students.The teachers and students were calling for the resignation of regent Jefri Noer, whom they accused of insulting the...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Stock hits another record on rise in bluechips
Stock hits another record on rise in bluechipsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock index skyrocketed again on Friday to another record level in the nation's history, lifted by selected banking bluechips following a successful placement of the government's minority shares in...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
WWF rejects action plan set out by pulp and paper maker
WWF rejects action plan set out by pulp and paper makerTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) refused to endorse Asia Pulp and Paper (APP)'s action plan to ensure a sustainable wood supply for the world's 10th largest pulp and paper mill.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Dengue fever destroys family's hope
Dengue fever destroys family's hopeAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tiharoh, 29, felt like the whole world had fallen down around her when she witnessed the death of her five-year-old daughter, Maulidina Putri, due to dengue fever on Thursday."I don't know how I will be able to face the loss.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Polish President set for trade, SE Asian tour
Polish President set for trade, SE Asian tourAgence France-Presse, Warsaw Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski starts a three-nation tour of South East Asia on Sunday as his country seeks better economic prospects in the region and to make its mark as a global player.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Military personnel to guard elections
Military personnel to guard elections The Jakarta Military Command will deploy 1,200 personnel to help 15,968 officers from the Jakarta Police in securing the upcoming general elections."The police will be in command while the military personnel will carry on their duty under our supervision,"...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Late treatment destroys a mother's dream
Late treatment destroys a mother's dreamAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post JakartaTiharoh, 29, felt like the whole world had fallen down around her when she witnessed the death of her five-year-old daughter, Maulidina Putri, due to dengue fever on Thursday.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Photographer vows to always come back
Photographer vows to always come backSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta It may not have occurred to Australian photographer Bill Morrow that his first trip to Yogyakarta, in 1981, would end up with his deep love of the city.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
On Kijangs and coziness
On Kijangs and coziness People who own Toyota Kijangs could be disappointed in coming months, that is if they own them for reasons of prestige, because, since older Kijangs have been used as mikrolet minibuses for years -- the City administration has allowed Kijang vans to be used as taxis.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
UGM launches smart GamaCard
UGM launches smart GamaCard YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Bank Mandiri and PT Telkom, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) launched on Wednesday the GamaCard, a student identity card-cum-multipurpose card.The card has a smart chip and magnetic stripe, enabling it to be used not only as a student identity...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Malaysian warships visit Balikpapan
Malaysian warships visit Balikpapan BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Three Malaysian warships have moored at the pier of Balikpapan Navy base in East Kalimantan, as part of a four-day visit to the province, starting on Thursday.The three vessels were Royal Ship Jerong, Yu and Renchong.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
IBRA sells shares in four major banks
IBRA sells shares in four major banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on Friday sold some of its remaining shares in the country's major private banks including Bank Central Asia (BCA), Bank Danamon, Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) and Bank Niaga through...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Farcical trial
Farcical trial of Akbar Tandjung From Koran Tempo Securing justice in this country seems a difficult task, even more so in the case of the misappropriation of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds allegedly involving Akbar Tandjung.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Police ticket 6,603 offenders
Police ticket 6,603 offenders JAKARTA: Officers from the Jakarta Police's traffic division have ticketed 6,603 offenders since the new three-in-one traffic policy began on Jan. 26.The head of the traffic division, Sr. Comr.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
RI Embassy shelters 30 troubled workers
RI Embassy shelters 30 troubled workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman migrant worker who had her leg amputated recently is still staying with 29 other colleagues, including a child worker, at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore awaiting compensation for her suffering from her Singaporean...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Centris to add 250 new taxis
Centris to add 250 new taxisThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Publicly listed taxi operator PT Centris Multipersada plans to expand its fleet with 250 new cars this year in a bid to boost its revenue, company CEO said.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Sleman PDAM executives named
Sleman PDAM executives named YOGYAKARTA: Three new executives hired through the first open and transparent recruitment process by Sleman regency for its PDAM tap water company will be officially installed on March 1.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Muslim leaders, legislators back move to restrict haj trips
Muslim leaders, legislators back move to restrict haj tripsTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders and legislators have thrown their weight behind the government's plan to limit an individual's haj trips to one every five years.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Blood demand rises as dengue worsens
Blood demand rises as dengue worsensM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The severe dengue fever outbreak in the capital has increased the demand for blood by 200 percent since last month, said an Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) official.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Megawati secures tiny Nipah island
Megawati secures tiny Nipah islandFadli and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau/Jakarta Traumatized by the perceived loss of two islands from Indonesia's territory, President Megawati Soekarnoputri placed a plaque on Friday at a location on a small island bordering Singapore.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
1. FLOOD: 1 LINE, 42 COUNTS
1. FLOOD: 1 LINE, 42 COUNTS Jakarta flood claims 3 lives, alert level raised 2. DENGUE: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Dengue hits 19 provinces 3. KADIN: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Property mogul named Kadin chief 4. BOB: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Bob Hasan freed from Nusakambangan on paroleor Bob Hasan freed on parole
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Ippepin demands action over ring fatalities
Ippepin demands action over ring fatalitiesZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Professional Boxer and Coach Association (Ippepin) has urged the Indonesian Professional Sport Monitoring and Supervisory Board (BPPOPI) to set up a disciplinary commission in a bid to prevent more...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Companies agree to print ballot papers
Companies agree to print ballot papersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Friday that it had sealed a deal with 18 companies for 660 million ballot papers at Rp 275 per ballot paper as set by the commission.KPU member Mulyana W.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Educators must help to separate fact from opinion
Educators must help to separate fact from opinionSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta Amongst all the problems and sufferings that Indonesia has had to overcome in its recent history it may seem trivial to suggest that Indonesia really needs to deal with its...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
'It's bad business for taxis already'
'It's bad business for taxis already' In addition to the already stiff competition among taxi operators in Jakarta, the city administration is planning to endorse the launch of a new service using Kijang minivan taxis which can accommodate more passengers and luggage.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Tenants report management over alleged fraudulent tax
Tenants report management over alleged fraudulent taxEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tenants of Pulomas apartments in East Jakarta reported to the police on Thursday that the managing company of the city-run apartments, PT Pulomas Jaya, had allegedly committed tax fraud.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Jakarta crisis center ready to handle floods
Jakarta crisis center ready to handle floodsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Operation Coordination Board (Satkorlak) for Disaster Mitigation is now fully prepared to handle floods in the capital, according to one agency worker.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Democracy or disaster
Democracy or disaster Lying dormant for some time, and yet now the conscience of Indonesia begins to stir as the 2004 general election looms ever closer. There was a flicker and now a pulse coming from the reform monster, the will of the people and the might of the multitude, for this awakening has...
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
TNI chief awarded by Thailand
TNI chief awarded by Thailand JAKARTA: Military commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto was awarded "The Knight Grand Cross of the Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand" earlier this month, detik.com reported Friday.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Govt rejects use of press law in libel disputes
Govt rejects use of press law in libel disputesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government challenged on Friday the Press Council's appeal for the Supreme Court to abide by the press law in cases involving the media, saying the law was too lenient.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 21, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, February 21, 2004Exhibitions* Ceramics by Kelompok Sajiji, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2, Kotabaru (Tel. 0274 560404), 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., until Feb. 21. * Painting by Dutch artist Tonny Holsbergen at Affandi Museum, Jl.
Sat, 21 Feb 2004
1. IMF: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. IMF: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Banking restructuring still a long way off 2. SOCCER: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 D-Day for Chelsea, Man U in pursuit of Gunners 3. SUSUL: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 Bunaken park management wins UN prize 4.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Mutual distrust hurts economy
Mutual distrust hurts economy Panelists at the business forum, which is being held as part of the current national congress of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), raised fundamental issues which, if not adequately addressed, could hinder new investment, business development and...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Five stand trial for illegal campaign
Five stand trial for illegal campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five defendants, the first people charged under new laws banning early campaigning, stood trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Hamzah urges banks to resume lending role
Hamzah urges banks to resume lending roleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged bankers to immediately start providing credit for the business sector to "repay" the public for the money spent to finance troubled banks following the financial crisis in the late 1990s.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
1. 5JEFRI (4x14)
1. 5JEFRI (4x14) Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure 2. 5BOMB (2x21) Trials set for terror suspects in North Sumatra 3. 5KUPANG (1x36) Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores Congress to select Child Ambassadors 5. 5FISH (1x40) West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
[b]Mutual ties with
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ... Soeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Warsaw soeryo@thejakartapost.com2. Polska2 -- ... why don't we learn from it 1 X 30 2... and let's learn from the Polish about peace
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Library gets bomb threat
Library gets bomb threat JAKARTA: The silent atmosphere of a library on Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, owned by the U.S. Embassy was disturbed by a bomb threat at about 4 p.m. on Thursday.The threat, however, proved to be a hoax after the police bomb squad was called in to search the...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Calpers lists KL as investable markets
Calpers lists KL as investable marketsBloomberg, Kuala Lumpur The California Public Employees' Retirement System, the biggest U.S. pension fund, reinstated Malaysia to the list of markets in which it may invest, a move that may encourage other overseas investment in the country and the region.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
Kadin opens trade disputes office
Kadin opens trade disputes office JAKARTA: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Trade (Kadin) has opened a special office to support local businessmen deal with international trade disputes.Chairman Aburizal Bakrie said the office -- the Kadin Permanent Trade Representative (KPTR) -- was...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004
* Headlines: Supreme court urged to order use of press law 3
* Headlines: Supreme court urged to order use of press law 3 * National: KPK senses collusion in Akbar's acquittal 4 * Archipelago: Pressure mounts for Kampar regent to quit 5 * Opinion: Pakistan, ASEAN's ally in war on terror 6 * City: Students not well-informed about dengue 8 * Sports: Three...