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Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Busway fully operational, but technical flaws linger
Busway fully operational, but technical flaws lingerDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The busway's first day of full operation saw the ticketing system as the major problem, confusing both passengers and on-duty busway ticket officers. Starting on Sunday, Jakartans had to pay Rp 2,500 (30 U.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Sumatran tiger gives birth at zoo
Sumatran tiger gives birth at zooMEDAN, North Sumatra: A female Sumatran tiger gave birth to four cubs last Sunday at the Pematang Siantar Zoo in North Sumatra.The births are particularly exciting because the Sumatran tiger is on the brink of extinction.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Govt to provide place for job expo
Govt to provide place for job expo JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration has promised to find a permanent place to host a job expo to help job seekers in the country.Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea said job seekers would not be charged for the service, which aims to provide a meeting point...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
TV Program: Monday, February 2, 2004
TV Program: Monday, February 2, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News10:00 TV Drama: Kabayan 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 Jakarta Jakarta1:00 News: Berita Siang2:30 English News Service4:00...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
'Infants, the elderly susceptible to bird flu'
'Infants, the elderly susceptible to bird flu'The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Jakarta Internist Dr. Benyamin Lukito of Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Karawaci, Tangerang, called on people with lung problems to avoid contact with live chickens following the outbreak of bird flu, or avian influenza, in...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
One million houses project to begin in March
One million houses project to begin in MarchNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java The construction of one million low-cost houses will commence in March. With unemployment figures reaching nine million, expectations are high that pressure on the country's economy will be relieved.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Japan to give antiterrorism aid
Japan to give antiterrorism aid TOKYO: Japan will announce a set of measures to help Southeast Asian nations fight terrorism, including providing Indonesia with baggage scanners and patrol boats, a report said on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Stronger storms to hit Jakarta soon
Stronger storms to hit Jakarta soonBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The stormy weather that hit Jakarta on Friday is still likely to occur again in the near future because the peak of the rainy season, which had been forecast for early January, will occur in mid-February.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Governor pledges housing for evictees
Governor pledges housing for evicteesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time since the launching of an eviction drive of squatters last year, Governor Sutiyoso met with the victims of his campaign on Sunday on the banks of Muara Angke river in North Jakarta.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
People with lung problems susceptible to bird flu
People with lung problems susceptible to bird fluMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post TangerangInternist Dr. Benyamin Lukito of Siloam Gleneagles Hospital in Karawaci, Tangerang, called on people with lung problems to avoid contact with live chickens following the outbreak of bird flu, or avian influenza,...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Govt considers early budget deliberation
Govt considers early budget deliberationDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is reviewing suggestions from certain lawmakers to speed up the drafting of the 2005 state budget bill to prevent its disruption by this year's national elections.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Rice: To protect or not to protect
Rice: To protect or not to protectSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java The government's move to protect rice farmers against the threat imposed by the importation of cheap rice is a politically tempting solution to increase farmers income, but may end up hurting poor farmers and the...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Saving Betawi culture
Saving Betawi culture From Warta Kota Jakarta's native Betawi culture is part of the national culture. As the provincial culture, it covers the local custom and language as well as traditional arts that have high tourism and educational values.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
2. Marsilla (2 x 24)
2. Marsilla (2 x 24) Amendments fail to ensure checks and balances 3. HOuse (1 x40) One-million-houses project to begin in March 4. Minum (1 x40) Villagers to have access to piped water 5. Mizard ( 2 x 18) TNI makes no comment on Ryamizard's health
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Govt to allocate Rp 50b to help poultry farmers
Govt to allocate Rp 50b to help poultry farmersEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has allocated Rp 50 billion (US$5.9 million) in compensation for poultry farmers following the President's order to cull chickens infected with bird flu, according to the Minister of People's...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Iliescu begins state visit
Iliescu begins state visit JAKARTA: Romanian President Ion Iliescu arrived here late on Sunday at the Halim Perdanakusumah Airport to begin a five-day state visit.He had just ended a four-day visit to India.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Sikka refugees in bad shape after quake
Sikka refugees in bad shape after quakeYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 5,300 residents of Sikka regency on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara province, have been evacuated to the nearby town of Maumere due to threats of larger volcanic eruptions from Mount Egon, local officials said...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
People can fight corruptors
People can fight corruptorsFrom Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has said the power of people cannot defeat the evil power of unscrupulous politicians or corruptors because the population is so big that it can be fragmented easily.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
On board with the rainbow warriors
On board with the rainbow warriorsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta How ironic that a symbol of environmental sustainability, the Greenpeace flagship Rainbow Warrior had to berth at the port of Tanjung Priok in Jakarta Bay; a smelly, dirty port where garbage runs amok amid oil-slicked...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
TNI make no comment on Ryamizard's health
TNI make no comment on Ryamizard's healthTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) officials refused on Sunday to comment on the health of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu amid speculation that he is suffering a serious illness.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Crop failure awaits C. Java disaster victims
Crop failure awaits C. Java disaster victimsSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Purworejo, Central Java The search for a missing woman in a landslide that hit the Purworejo village of Plipir in Central Java has been abandoned, while thousands of others are facing a serious plight...
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Govt told to create more protected forests
Govt told to create more protected forestsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java Kuningan's Regency government should change the status of thousands of hectares of landslide-prone land in the area into protected forests, the regency's council said.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Amendments fail to ensure checks and balances: Observer
Amendments fail to ensure checks and balances: ObserverKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amendments to the 1945 Constitution initiated by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have failed to create a political system that promotes checks and balances, an expert said.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Bali to host international exhibition
Bali to host international exhibitionDENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of local and foreign businesspeople will take part in an international exhibition of equipment, foods, beverages and services in Nusa Dua, Bali.
Mon, 02 Feb 2004
Russia woos Islamic world in quest for OIC membership
Russia woos Islamic world in quest for OIC membershipVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Russia, the former communist superpower, has said it wants to join the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC).