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Thu, 06 Feb 2003
NHK sued for disputed footage
NHK sued for disputed footage JAKARTA: A former employee of Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), Japan's biggest and only public television station, has filed a civil suit against the company for allegedly engineering fish bombings off Baranglompo Island, South Sulawesi in 1997.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 6, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 6, 2003Exhibitions* Photo, The Greatest Love For All, by five Bali's leading photographes, Agus Pande, Murdani Usman, Toto Parwatha, Rama Surya, Ulung Wicaksono, at Center Stage, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. until Feb. 14, Contact: Deddy (Tel.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Price reduction not enough
Price reduction not enough From Koran TempoThe fuel and utility price hikes have triggered nationwide protests from different sectors in society, demanding the lowering of these prices and also the replacement of the national leaders.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
JP/13/WB
JP/13/WBWB urges speedier legal and governance reformsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta World Bank country director Andrew Steer said on Tuesday it was now time for the Indonesian government to take the political resolve it had demonstrated in its sound macroeconomic management and its prompt response to...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Appeal to politicians
Appeal to politiciansFrom Media Indonesia Recently many politicians have been giving the Megawati administration a rap over the knuckles, particularly with regards her policy to hike fuel prices and utility rates.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Is anyone capabale of running this country?
Is anyone capabale of running this country?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Indonesia's tragedy is a crisis of leadership, I wrote in this newspaper in October 1998. Alas, we are now going through the worst stage of leadership crisis since the resignation of president Soeharto in...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Three more killed as flooding spreads
Three more killed as flooding spreadsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flash floods have swept over parts of Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan, killing at least three people in Bengkulu and paralyzing public transportation in Riau and West Java.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Gallstone treatment made simpler
Gallstone treatment made simplerTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people have died due to incorrect diagnosis when all the time they simply had gallstones, a condition that is actually easy to cure, a professor of medicine says.Internist Laurentius A.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
MUI supports death penalty for drug dealers
MUI supports death penalty for drug dealersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) added its support for the execution of six drug dealers on death row following President Megawati Soekarnoputri's refusal to grant them pardons.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Citizenship bill maintains institutionalized racism
Citizenship bill maintains institutionalized racismMoch. N. Kurniawan and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demands for the elimination of institutionalized discrimination against Chinese-Indonesians have fallen on deaf ears as both the government and House have moved to reinforce...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Seen on radar screens, mysterious 'black flights' confound Indonesians
Seen on radar screens, mysterious 'black flights' confound IndonesiansSlobodan Lekic, Associated Press, Yogyakarta They appear as faint specks on radar screens, lurking at the far reaches of Indonesian airspace.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Meanwhile, Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia was stopped in
Meanwhile, Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia was stopped in the second round of the US$140,000 Indian Open, losing 7-5, 5-7, 3-6 to Maria Kirilenko of Russia in Hyderabad on Wednesday.Angie, who beat Jelena Kostanic of Russia in the opening round, squandered match points five times in the...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your MICE most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
'Jakarta not safe at all for residents'
'Jakarta not safe at all for residents' The bomb blast on Monday has shocked many as it occurred at a building within the National Police Headquarters, which is supposed to be invulnerable to such attacks. The explosion clearly illustrates that the city is not a secure and comfortable place to live.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
4 x 10
4 x 10 Three more killed as flooding spreads JP/5/Kastari2 x 25 Indonesia will not extradite Kastari to Singapore: Police JP/5/bentrok1 x 37 Army detains soldier for Dumai attack JP/5/lampung1 x 35 Minister considers ordering revote
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Govt to stick with Aceh peace accord
Govt to stick with Aceh peace accord JAKARTA: Despite the frequent violations of the peace deal, Indonesia will continue to comply with the cessation of hostilities agreement it signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Dec. 9, 2002.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on Iraq
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on IraqSimon Cameron-Moore Reuters Putrajaya, MalaysiaAny U.S.-led attack on Iraq risks fanning Muslim feelings of persecution and creating a new generation of would-be al-Qaeda members, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned in an...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Sambi, a unique heritage village
Sambi, a unique heritage villageSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Sambi, a hamlet in Pakembinangun village, Sleman regency, boasts no historical artifacts or outstanding architectural works. Yet, State Minister for Tourism and Culture I Gde Ardhika and Minister of Agriculture Bungaran...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
C&C ups Astra stake to 34.3%
C&C ups Astra stake to 34.3%Dow Jones, Singapore Motor vehicle distributor Cycle & Carriage Ltd. said Wednesday it has raised its stake in Indonesia's PT Astra International to 34.3 percent from 31.1 percent.C&C subscribed to 553.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Govt moves to quash support for OPM
Govt moves to quash support for OPM JAKARTA: The government will step up diplomatic measures to dissuade countries from hinting at political support or recognition of rebels in the eastern most province of Papua.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Traveling on top of trains
Traveling on top of trainsFrom Warta KotaThe state railway company, PT KAI, once threatened to use water cannons to force down passengers who sat on top of the train cars. Now it turns out that a lot of children are also climbing up on top of train cars, which is terribly risky.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Further interest rate cuts still possible this year: BI
Further interest rate cuts still possible this year: BIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said there was still more room for the central bank to continue to lower its benchmark interest rate this year.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
S'pore, India seek extradition treaty
S'pore, India seek extradition treaty SINGAPORE: Singapore and New Delhi have held talks about an extradition treaty and mutual legal assistance pact to fight terrorism and crime, India's Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Teten keeps the candle burning
Teten keeps the candle burningMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teten Masduki believes that if someone lights a candle to show the way in the dark, others will follow.Teten firmly holds onto this wisdom as he leads the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) that he and his fellow Indonesian...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Appeal to politicians
Appeal to politiciansFrom Media IndonesiaRecently many politicians have been giving the Megawati administration a rap over the knuckles, particularly with regards her policy to hike fuel prices and utility rates.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Feb. 5 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Feb. 5 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,552.26 4,955.08 5,281.85 5,225.26Brunei dollar 1 5,389.09 4,811.02 5,126.63 5,073.35Canadian dollar 1 6,180.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Indonesia will not extradite Kastari to Singapore: Police
Indonesia will not extradite Kastari to Singapore: PoliceFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Indonesia has no plan to extradite Singapore citizen Mas Slamet bin Kastari, alias Eddy Haryanto, who was arrested in Tanjung Pinang on Sunday night for the possession of a fake identity card.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Mega agrees to raise import tariff on rice
Mega agrees to raise import tariff on riceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has personally agreed to raise the import tariff on rice in a bid to keep out less expensive foreign rice, so domestic rice producers can continue to sell at the current prices, according to...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
1. Steer -- From stability to growth
1. Steer -- From stability to growth 1 X 38 Setting priorities to ensure growth or Setting priorities to ensure RI's growth Andrew Steer World Bank Country Director for Indonesia 2. Nasa -- Just a waste of space 1 X 32 NASA cutbacks a waste of space Matthew Engel Guardian News Service Washington 3.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
West Java Muslim school accused of militancy by MUI
West Java Muslim school accused of militancy by MUIMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top Muslim authorities have linked the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school to an outlawed militant movement that violently struggled for the establishment of an Indonesian Islamic State (NII) during the...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Tulamben, Bali's famaous diving paradise
Tulamben, Bali's famaous diving paradiseAnnabel Thomas, Contributor, Tulamben, Bali Tulamben is rightly Bali's most famous diving area and therefore where you are most likely to see internationally-recognized underwater photographers and writers.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
TREND Column
TREND Column Appearing every Wednesday and Saturday, this new column presents information on new products and services, such as recently opened restaurants, boutiques, the latest fashion, trends in cosmetics and innovations in technology, just to name a few.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Police to simplify bomb reporting
Police to simplify bomb reportingDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hot on the heels of the bomb attack on the Wisma Bhayangkari at National Police Headquarters, the police are considering simplifying the procedures for reporting bombs to the bomb squad so as to ensure a quicker response.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Batam to sign pact with JICC
Batam to sign pact with JICCFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JICC) in Singapore to promote the island as an investment destination for Japanese investors.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The growing interest among young executives in having coffee, lunch or dinner at Dome has prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Pressure mounts on Coca-Cola over RI operations
Pressure mounts on Coca-Cola over RI operationsDow Jones, Sydney Coca-Cola Amatil is battling pressure to exit its Indonesian business as some blue chip investment banks, including Merrill Lynch, continue to question the company's strategy in that market.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Six years sought for ex-BI director
Six years sought for ex-BI director JAKARTA: Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday a six-year jail term for former Bank Indonesia director Hendrobudiyanto, who is accused of abuse of power leading to Rp 9.7 trillion (US$1.08 million) in state losses.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Bangladesh-India border tense over deportations: Bangladesh and
Bangladesh-India border tense over deportations: Bangladesh and India strengthened their border security forces and hundreds of fearful villagers left their homes on Wednesday as a standoff over deportations heightened tensions along the border.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Price reduction not enough
Price reduction not enoughFrom Koran TempoThe fuel and utility price hikes have triggered nationwide protests from different sectors in society, demanding the lowering of these prices and also the replacement of the national leaders.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Kuningan landslides cause Rp 4b in losses
Kuningan landslides cause Rp 4b in losses KUNINGAN, West Java: Last week's deadly landslides that killed 10 people in Kuningan, West Java, caused more than Rp 4 billion in material losses, the Kuningan regent said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Fadel wins suit against IBRA, could set a bad presedent
Fadel wins suit against IBRA, could set a bad presedentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The former owner of the now defunct Bank Intan, Fadel Muhammad, won his suit against Bank Indonesia and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) over the closure of Bank Intan in the wake of the late 1990s...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Dimyati to run for presidency
Dimyati to run for presidency JAKARTA: The Indonesia Our Homeland Party (PITA) has nominated its chairman Dimyati Hartonoas as its presidential candidate to contest in the 2004 elections.The nomination was announced on Wednesday after taking into account the aspirations of the party's provincial...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Save Our Sovereignty
Save Our Sovereignty While both the 1945 Constitution and the state ideology, Pancasila, specifically state that sovereignty lies in the hands of the people, a handful of politicians, or nearly 500 to be exact, are now about to subvert the right of more than 210 million people.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Indofarma wants higher prices for its drugs
Indofarma wants higher prices for its drugsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma urged the government to allow it to raise the prices of its drugs as the company had been overly burdened by rising production costs.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
RI to send peace mission to Canberra, EU
RI to send peace mission to Canberra, EUTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the mounting tension between the United States and Iraq, Indonesian religious leaders and national figures have agreed to make a series of foreign trips to Australia and Europe, including the Vatican, to campaign...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
PLN's losses likely to widen in '03
PLN's losses likely to widen in '03 JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), said Wednesday it recorded a net loss last year, which is expected to widen this year.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Workers, employers close to agreement
Workers, employers close to agreementMoch. N. Kurniawan and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers and employers have inched closer to a workable agreement with regard to several contentious and crucial issues in the labor protection and development bill, which is expected to be...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Residents told to be prepared for floods
Residents told to be prepared for floodsNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The devastating floods that struck Jakarta last year may come again this month.So forecasts National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) which issued a warning on Wednesday that heavy rains that began Tuesday...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Floods are menacing
Floods are menacing In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts of the capital, including areas that had never before been touched by flood waters. The flooding claimed many lives and crippled the capital for days.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003
Dealing with dilemmas in future electoral system
Dealing with dilemmas in future electoral system The legislature is expected to approve the bill on elections next week; a bill which will be judged essentially on how far it recognizes the people's sovereignty in accordance with the Constitution.