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Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Conservation leader to get Getty Prize
Conservation leader to get Getty Prize BALI: Conservationist Haji Masdjuni, the regent of Berau, East Kalimantan, will receive the prestigious J. Paul Getty Wildlife Conservation Prize for his achievement in sea turtle protection.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
TNI to remain neutral in elections
TNI to remain neutral in electionsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has pledged to maintain its neutrality in the upcoming general election, its chief said on Wednesday.In a hearing with the House of Representatives's Commission I on defense, TNI Commander Gen.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
M'sians nabbed for illegal logging
M'sians nabbed for illegal logging JAKARTA: National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday the police have arrested 15 Malaysians for their alleged involvement in illegal logging in Papua."Illegal logging has been discovered in Papua and we have arrested 15 Malaysians allegedly involved...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
PSM upset by Krung Thai Bank
PSM upset by Krung Thai BankAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Playing before 16 thousand home fans in the Mattoangin Stadium, PSM lost 3-2 to Krung Thai Bank in a Group F match, in the Asian Champions League here on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Audi A8: A limousine for a sporty driver
Audi A8: A limousine for a sporty driverPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The automotive premium market segment in Indonesia welcomes the Audi A8, claimed to be a sporty limousine, amid the fiercer competition among carmakers.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Religious factor in U.S.-Muslim relations
Religious factor in U.S.-Muslim relationsMuhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University (UIN) Sharif Hidayatullah, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama, the largest Islamic organization in Indonesia, is hosting an international conference of Islamic scholars from over 40 countries, discussing world peace,...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
An unbalanced report
An unbalanced report I want to comment on an article by Aguswandi that appeared on Feb. 9, titled The cheapening of loyalty, Indonesian style.Whatever his convictions, he should be able to write a balanced and intelligent report on the Aceh crisis, especially in The Jakarta Post, whose readers...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Government told to settle cases of juvenile crime lawfully
Government told to settle cases of juvenile crime lawfullyMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government-funded children's organization urged the government on Wednesday to follow the due process of law for children implicated in crimes.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
State legislation on PKI members
State legislation on PKI membersSept. 30, 1965 - Blames attempted coup d'etat on PKI1966 - Emergency People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS) issues MPRS Decree No. 25/1966 outlawing PKI as a political party, any activities disseminating or developing Communist, Marxist or Leninist teachings and...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
An unbalanced report
An unbalanced report I want to comment on an article by Aguswandi that appeared on Feb. 9, titled The cheapening of loyalty, Indonesian style.Whatever his convictions, he should be able to write a balanced and intelligent report on the Aceh crisis, especially in The Jakarta Post, whose readers...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
No more student scholarships?
No more student scholarships?From Suara KaryaIn this period of reform many college students are deprived of the opportunity to further their studies because of high tuition fees. Meanwhile, there are a dearth of government-sponsored scholarships for students with high achievements.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
No more student scholarships?
No more student scholarships?From Suara KaryaIn this period of reform many college students are deprived of the opportunity to further their studies because of high tuition fees. Meanwhile, there are a dearth of government-sponsored scholarships for students with high achievements.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Govt may cut tariff on steel import
Govt may cut tariff on steel importThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering slashing import duty tariffs on steel to between 5 and 10 percent to ensure high global prices would not hurt local industry, the customs head said.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Amien-Susilo,
Amien-Susilo, an ideal pairing?From Koran Tempo Reform of the nation is going nowhere, so the idea of Amien Rais and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the country's prospective leaders seems appropriate in order to restart the process.Amien Rais has been one of the initiators of reform.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Religious leaders pledge neutrality
Religious leaders pledge neutralityTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders pledged on Wednesday to remain neutral in the general election and appealed to the followers of the various religions to maintain their composure in the face of provocation from political parties.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Swissasia retains Bank Lippo management
Swissasia retains Bank Lippo managementLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Swissasia Global, the new controlling owner of publicly listed Bank Lippo, has decided in an extraordinary shareholders meeting to retain Joseph Luhukay as president and Mochtar Riady as chairman of the board of...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
PDI-P councillor's diploma disappears
PDI-P councillor's diploma disappears BOGOR: Bogor police deputy chief Comr. Budi Prasetyo said the original copy of the high school diploma of recently elected deputy mayor Mochamad Sahid was missing, and was thus impeding the investigation into the alleged use of a fake diploma in January's...
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Govt told to change policy on ex-PKI cadres
Govt told to change policy on ex-PKI cadresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court's decision to reinstate the constitutional rights of former communist members and their families members has sparked calls for an end to all discrimination against them.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
SIA most admired company in Asia
SIA most admired company in Asia Singapore: Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been voted the most admired company in Asia outside of Japan in an annual Fortune magazine poll of business executives, said a report on Wednesday.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
JP/1/HOUR3
JP/1/HOUR3Justice, judge get awards: Justice Abdurrahman Saleh and judge Amirudin Zakaria of the Supreme Court were presented the Lopa Award late on Wednesday at the Proclamation Monument in Central Jakarta -- but they did not show up.
Thu, 26 Feb 2004
Tutut, Amien to attend mass prayer
Tutut, Amien to attend mass prayer MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Former president Soeharto's daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais are expected to attend a ritual for casting out evil in the South Sulawesi regency, Gowa, on March 5.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Country Profile: Kuwait
Country Profile: Kuwait FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25(BOX)Message from Kuwait Ambassador Muhammed Fadel Khalaf to the Indonesian people in conjunction with Kuwait's 43rd National Day As a new ambassador to Indonesia I would like to convey my respect and appreciation to the Indonesian people for their warm...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Cement makers hurt by weak demand
Cement makers hurt by weak demandRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's cement industry is expected to remain in the doldrums this year due to various factors such as weak sales growth, excess production capacity, and the rising cost of energy.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
sian Champions League
sian Champions League Tuesday's results: Dalian Shide (Chn) 2 H.A. Gia Lai (Vie) 0 Yokohama (Jpn) 4 Persik (Ina) 0 Neftchi (Uzb) 1 Al Ittihad (Ksa) 3
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Norway vows to look into influx of GAM members
Norway vows to look into influx of GAM membersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Peterson has promised to look into a media report that hundreds of political refugees from the troubled Aceh province had fled to Norway from Sweden, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Teachers as a pressure group
Teachers as a pressure group Teachers in Kampar regency, Riau province, have successfully forced the provincial legislative assembly to hold a special meeting to dismiss Regent Jefry Noer for insulting a teacher during a recent meeting at his office.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
* Headlines: Govt launches first bond issue of the year 3
* Headlines: Govt launches first bond issue of the year 3 * National: House to probe procurement of Russian choppers 4 * Archipelago: Flood, landslide hit Tebing Tinggi, Samosir 5 * Opinion: WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade 6 * City: New 'bajaj' to replace old one 10 * Sports: Barca...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Up for election
Up for election Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD), voters will also select candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchase
DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchaseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives Commission I has planned to set up a working committee of inquiry into alleged irregularities in the procurement of four Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters worth US$21.6 million by the Army.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Alleged extortion cop replaced
Alleged extortion cop replaced JAKARTA: Ciputat Police chief Adj. Comr. Zulfan, who has been under investigation by the National Police's internal affairs department in relation to a slew of extortion allegations, was transferred to the Jakarta Police force on Saturday as training and development...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old ones
City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old onesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Before the proposal to replace the Indian-made bajaj (motorized pedicab) with locally made kancil is given the go-ahead, the city transportation agency has agreed to introduce the more- environmentally friendly blue...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade
WMD security initiative could endanger sea tradeHasjim Djalal, Observer of Maritime Affiairs, Jakarta In September 2003, the United States announced a new initiative in security affairs to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems and related materials...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Robbers get Rp 130m in broad daylight
Robbers get Rp 130m in broad daylight JAKARTA: A motel employee Edy Irawadi was shot in the leg on Tuesday around noon by a robber who took Rp 130 million (US$15,476), which was to be used to pay salaries.Edy and his three colleagues withdrew the money from Bank Mandiri at Wisma Metropolitan on Jl.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Ex-PKI members regain rights
Ex-PKI members regain rightsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court moved closer to restoring the political rights of the former members and relatives of former members of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) on Tuesday by taking a historic decision to...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
3-in-1 bothersome
3-in-1 bothersomeFrom Bisnis Indonesia The Jakarta administration is now enforcing its three-in-one policy that requires cars to carry a minimum of three passengers to be able to pass certain streets during certain hours of the morning and afternoon.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Court hands down fine to early campaigners
Court hands down fine to early campaignersM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the first trial for election violations at the Central Jakarta District Court, a businessman and his four employees were found guilty, but given light slaps on the wrist, for early campaigning that violated...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
KL calls for East Asian grouping
KL calls for East Asian groupingAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi renewed a call on Tuesday for the establishment of an East Asian community as he sought closer integration with emerging economic giant China.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RI
ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RIAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, the current chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said there was a "crying need" for ASEAN countries to strengthen their conflict resolution mechanisms, including a...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
SG wants govt to delay divestment
SG wants govt to delay divestment President of state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) Satrio said the government should postpone its plan to sell more shares in the company to Mexico's cement giant Cemex SA, pending a more conducive business environment.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
North Jakartans still wary of more floods
North Jakartans still wary of more floodsUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sun may be shining and the water may be slowly draining but residents of flood-prone areas in North Jakarta are still wary of more floods.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
1. REFORM: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. REFORM: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F' 2. NU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Western press creates Islam stigma 3. SUSUL : 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Asylum claims plunge in 2003, Russians top list 4.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Israel faces more condemnation at World Court
Israel faces more condemnation at World CourtAgencies, The Hague Israel faced a second day of condemnation at the World Court on Tuesday over its West Bank barrier but Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dismissed the hearings as an "international circus" and vowed to keep building fences.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Sidiq absent from trial
Sidiq absent from trial JAKARTA: Graft suspect Abdullah Sidiq Muin failed to appear at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday due to illness, his lawyer Budi Santoso said.Budi said that Sidiq, an Islamic boarding school leader in Kediri, East Java, needed serious medical treatment for his...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Official reported to police over debt
Official reported to police over debtEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Sanitation Agency head Selamat Limbong and wife Herlintje Sagala have been reported to the city police over their unsettled debt amounting to Rp 1 billion (US$119,048) to a city councillor Posman Siahaan.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Government launches first bond issue of the year
Government launches first bond issue of the yearDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued eight-year bonds worth Rp 2.52 trillion (about US$295 million) on Tuesday, the first batch of bond issues planned for this year to help finance the ailing state budget.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
IBRA delays sale of Bank Permata
IBRA delays sale of Bank PermataP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) I Nyoman Sender said on Tuesday that the agency had decided to delay the sale of a majority stake in Bank Permata.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Timeline of Tempo trial
Timeline of Tempo trialFeb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire.March 3 : Tempo runs an article titled 'Is there Tomy in Tenabang?' that suggests Tomy Winata had something to do with the fire.March 8 : Tomy's supporters swarm the Tempo offices on Jl.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
The elections: Substance or babble?
The elections: Substance or babble?Elwin Tobing, The Indonesian Institute, Jakarta, elwin@theindonesianinstitute.org As Indonesia enters the third month of the year, political parties are busily preparing themselves and extending their best wishes for the general election set for April.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Singapore awards RI Navy chief
Singapore awards RI Navy chief JAKARTA: Singapore has presented its Meritorious Service medal to Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh for his role in enhancing ties between the two nations' navies.The medal was conferred by Singapore Minister for Defense Rear Adm.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Respect for Islam
Respect for Islam By all accounts, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's denunciation of the injustice against Muslims in the world is the strongest criticism of the West from the Indonesian president to date.