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Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade Hasjim Djalal, M.A. (Observer of Maritime Issues & Former Ambassador) Jakarta2. Pro -- A better way to reduce nuclear risks 2 x 30 Better way to reduce nuclear risks: The lessons of Khan's misadventure Joseph S.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaignFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/JakartaThe government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaignFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/JakartaThe government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Panwaslu official attacked in Batang
Panwaslu official attacked in BatangSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Batang, Central Java The deputy chairman of Batang regency's Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), Agus Triono, 32, was assaulted by four unknown assailants at dawn on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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1. Most NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students 2. 24 x 2 Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam 3. 36 x 2 KPU to hire 15,000 university students nationwide for computer help in election 4. 30 x 1 Tutut's 'pesantren' trip irks NU, PKB 5.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam
Govt campaigning against human trafficking in BatamFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta The government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OK
PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OKAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi PSM of Indonesia will strive for a win when it hosts Krung Thai Bank in a Group F match of the Asian Champions League at the Mattoangin stadium here on Wednesday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
RI, Poland agree to boost military ties
RI, Poland agree to boost military tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Poland agreed on Tuesday to enhance cooperation in the manufacture of military equipment, including possible joint production of weaponry and other related items.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Ex-PTDI employees clash with police
Ex-PTDI employees clash with policeYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of former employees at aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia clashed with some 400 police on Tuesday as they demanded to be allowed to resume work.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
No more conflict, please
No more conflict, pleaseFrom Suara KaryaOn the eve of the general election, party leaders should follow the principles of peaceful and fair competition, so as to reduce the risk of conflicts and clashes.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Parmusi likely to split with PPP
Parmusi likely to split with PPP JAKARTA: The Indonesian Muslim Brotherhood (Parmusi) has indicated it has broken with traditional ally the United Development Party (PPP), signaling a shift to the Crescent Star Party (PBB).
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Seven injured after offshore accident
Seven injured after offshore accident BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: At least seven employees of the UNOCAL oil company in Balikpapan suffered from burns after a fire stated on one of its offshore oil rigs on Saturday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Satelindo's so-called service
Satelindo's so-called service On Feb. 12, I was attending a reception and wanted to meet a friend later in the evening at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. I tried to contact my friend with my mobile phone when I realized that they had blocked my phone.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Makro to open four new stores this year
Makro to open four new stores this yearLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dutch giant wholesaler Makro plans to open four new outlets this year and will remodel all of its existing stores to accommodate a wider range of fresh foods.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrestedHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Hundreds of civil servants staged a rally in the town of Bangkinang in Kampar regency on Tuesday to express their lack of confidence in regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students
NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh studentsTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Six Acehnese students, mostly activists, have disappeared after they were taken by officers from the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) from their homes three days ago.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tax oddities
Tax odditiesFrom Koran TempoThe exit tax for overseas departures is a part of income taxes, but strangely, even children, earning no income are required to pay it. On the other hand, taxpayers are not only limited to certain provinces in Indonesia, but oddly, passport holders from some Sumatra...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Stamping out smuggling is a difficult task that must be
Stamping out smuggling is a difficult task that must be supported by all parties concerned; otherwise, it will be futile.Tin has been smuggled out of Indonesia since the 18th century, when Indonesia was still a Dutch colony.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
1. BOND: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. BOND: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Government launches first bond issue of the year 2. KWIK: 32 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Economists warn economic recovery has long way to go 3. VISIT: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 RI, Poland to boost military ties 4.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Agency denies road scheme has begun
Agency denies road scheme has begunDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Parks Agency head Sarwo Handhayani denied on Tuesday that a Rp 15 billion (US$1.8 million) project to widen the road and sidewalks along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, has already started.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess title
Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess titleZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta IM Danny Juswanto continued his winning run by beating Chinese GM Zhu Chen in the penultimate round of the 10-round Makita- Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKB
Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKBIndra Harsaputra and Abdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) and Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) expressed skepticism on Tuesday over the planned visit by Siti 'Tutut' Hardijanti Rukmana, the eldest daughter of...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Western press creates Islam's stigma
Western press creates Islam's stigmaAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid criticized on Tuesday the Western media for associating Islam with violence, saying that the move had led to an inaccurate perception of the religion.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Feb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire.
Feb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire.JP/1/@01 Tenabang?' that suggests Tomy Winata had something to do with the fire.March 8 : Tomy's supporters swarm the Tempo offices on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, protesting the article.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
OPEC remains concerned at falling oil price
OPEC remains concerned at falling oil priceFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) remains concerned at the likelihood of a declining oil price in the second quarter of this year when demand for heating fuel falls off.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entry
KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entryA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) will hire around 15,000 university students across the country to help enter data at some 5,000 districts nationwide, says KPU chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
1. PKI: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. PKI: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Ex-PKI members regain rights 2. DENGUE: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS Dengue cases up; regions need help 3. TEMPO: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Court rejects Tomy's suit against 'Tempo' 4. QUAKE: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS At least 229 dead in Morocco quake
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Court rejects Tomy's suit vs 'Tempo'
Court rejects Tomy's suit vs 'Tempo'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Tuesday the Rp 120 billion (US$14.3 million) civil suit filed by well-connected businessman Tomy Winata against Tempo magazine.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Governor demands contingency plan
Governor demands contingency plan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Regents and mayors in the province should prepare contingency plans to anticipate the late arrival of ballot boxes from Jakarta, East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna AF said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Govt waits for Hidayat's complaint
Govt waits for Hidayat's complaint JAKARTA: The government is waiting for an official statement from Hidayat Nur Wahid, leader of the Islamic foundation Al Hairiman Al Khariyah, before it files a complaint with the United Nations Security Council for including the foundation on the list of...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, February 25, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, February 25, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 12:30 p.m.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Construction of Jatigede dam urged
Construction of Jatigede dam urgedNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Regents and councillors in the areas along the north Java coast demanded on Tuesday that the central government expedite construction of Jatigede dam, located in Sumedang regency.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for help
Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for helpThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon The dengue fever outbreak has continued to escalate, prompting a number of regional administrations to demand more health workers and emergency aid.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
PDI-P remains aloof on Golkar bid
PDI-P remains aloof on Golkar bid JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has cold-shouldered Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung's statement on a possible coalition between the two major parties.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F'
Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono hailed on Tuesday the Indonesian Military (TNI) for consistently upholding the reform agenda, which civilian...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Economists warn economic recovery a long way to go
Economists warn economic recovery a long way to goTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top economists warned that lower bank interest and inflation rates, and a stronger rupiah are not the ultimate indicators of a sound economy, but only intermediate objectives.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Cafe attack
Cafe attackFrom Warta Kota It is most concerning that Kampung Kafe on JL. Raya Boulevard, Tangerang, was attacked in broad daylight. Apparently those responsible took the law into their own hands, even looting the cafe.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrestedHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Hundreds of civil servants staged a rally in the town of Bangkinang in Kampar regency on Tuesday to express their lack of confidence in regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Correction
CorrectionBIRTHDAY BOOK: Linguist Anton Moeliono, whose picture appeared on page four of The Jakarta Post on Feb. 24, celebrated his 75th birthday, which was marked with the launch of a book of his essays. We apologize for the mistake.Editor
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Malaysia PM to skip G-15 summit
Malaysia PM to skip G-15 summitMALAYSIA: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi decided on Tuesday to skip this weekend's G-15 meeting of developing nations in Venezuela, raising speculation that he could call a general election soon.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Swissasia declared eligible to buy Lippo
Swissasia declared eligible to buy LippoDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Swissasia Global consortium has been given the green light to acquire a majority stake in Bank Lippo, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) chairman Syafruddin Temenggung says.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Corpse found at Governor Office
Corpse found at Governor Office MALUKU, Ambon: A body was found on Tuesday on the second floor of the Maluku governor's office in Ambon, only a month before the office was set to be re-opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
'Kijang taxis? Whose great idea is that?'
'Kijang taxis? Whose great idea is that?' The city administration's plan to launch a new public transportation service using Toyota Kijang vans amid the existing city-wide fleet of 25,000 sedan taxis, has received mixed reactions. The Jakarta Post ventured out for some comments from the streets.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslide
Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslideApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Torrential rain, which had pounded several parts of North Sumatra for the past week, has caused floods in Tebing Tinggi municipality, some 80 kilometers south of Medan, the capital of North...
Tue, 24 Feb 2004
Centris Multipersada to add 250 new taxis
Centris Multipersada 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.
Tue, 24 Feb 2004
Show Islam peace-loving: Mega
Show Islam peace-loving: MegaFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Adianto Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged Muslim leaders to show the peaceful, moderate side of Islam in a bid to end the perception that Islam and violence are one and the same.
Tue, 24 Feb 2004
Monitoring team to arrive in Aceh
Monitoring team to arrive in Aceh JAKARTA: A government monitoring team for Aceh will leave for the ravaged province next week to check up on the implementation martial law, an official said here Monday.
Tue, 24 Feb 2004
On term for ethnic Chinese
On term for ethnic ChineseFrom Media Indonesia Suhento Liaw's recent article published in Media Indonesia on the terms of reference for the ethnic Chinese in Indonesia is nothing new, as the controversy emerged as far back as the 1920s.
Tue, 24 Feb 2004
KPUD holds campaigns in 267 areas
KPUD holds campaigns in 267 areas JAKARTA: After its successful educational campaigns in malls in the capital, the Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) began to hold similar events in 267 subdistrict offices on Saturday.
Tue, 24 Feb 2004
Educators ready to resume classes
Educators ready to resume classesHaidir Anwar Tanjung and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru/Jakarta Teachers and students in Kampar regency have decided to end almost a two week massive strike, and will be ready to go back to school on Tuesday, only three days after the regency...