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Kalimantan unrest is over, says Feisal

Kalimantan unrest is over, says Feisal JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Chief Gen. Feisal Tanjung said yesterday the bloody ethnic conflict in West Kalimantan was officially over since leaders of the warring parties had signed a peace treaty Tuesday.

Surjadi confirms public are fed up with red tape

Surjadi confirms public are fed up with red tape JAKARTA (JP): Municipality officials should realize they are employed to help people because the public is fed up with red tape, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.

S. Korean firms buy oil field

S. Korean firms buy oil field SEOUL (UPI): South Korea's Lg, Kumho and Hyosung Corp. have signed a sales and purchase agreement to buy a 50-percent share of an oil field in Oman, a spokesman said yesterday.

U.S. national deported

U.S. national deported JAKARTA (DPA): Indonesian authorities have deported a U.S. national for possessing pornographic pictures and working in the country without proper permit.Jack Gilbert West, 50, was deported Wednesday to Singapore aboard a state-run Merpati airplane, and "it is up to him to go...

Squatter families to be resettled

Squatter families to be resettled PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: More than 87,200 families of forest squatters in the province are to be resettled in the one-million-hectare peat moss area being developed into an agricultural project, Antara reported yesterday.

Soldier held for lending grenades to three civilians

Soldier held for lending grenades to three civilians JAKARTA (JP): Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Sutiyoso said yesterday the military police had arrested a soldier for "lending" grenades to civilians.

Armed robbery in Cikini

Armed robbery in Cikini JAKARTA (JP): Two armed men robbed yesterday Ibukota a gold and jewelry shop on Jl. Cikini Raya, Menteng, Central Jakarta, and made off with three gold bracelets, weighing 180 grams.

Dairy cooperatives ready for free trade

Dairy cooperatives ready for free trade JAKARTA (JP): Indonesian dairy cooperatives, which produce most of the country's fresh milk, are optimistic local dairy farmers will survive when they must compete with foreign producers in 2005.

Nuclear debates through media

Nuclear debates through media JAKARTA: Members of the public concerned about the government's plan to establish a nuclear power plant should write to the mass media, a non-governmental organization said Wednesday.

Legislators welcome security law plan

Legislators welcome security law plan JAKARTA (JP): The government's plan to introduce a national security law has been warmly welcomed by members of the House of Representatives, who want it to replace the outdated subversion law.

Fishermen return home

Fishermen return home SABANG, Aceh: Ten of the 11 Acehnese fishermen imprisoned on the Indian island of Andaman since September 1995 have been brought home by the Indonesian warships KRI Sultan Thaha Syaifuddin and KRI Pati Unus.

ASEAN firms must cooperate for free tarde

ASEAN firms must cooperate for free tarde JAKARTA (JP): The private sectors of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should forge cooperation to benefit from the free trade in the region, an Indonesian executive has said.Setyanto P.

Busang brings happy outcome

Busang brings happy outcome After a deadline was imposed by the government, the fight for the huge Busang gold reserves was concluded. The outcome has satisfied the various parties which had been quite critical in their comments on the contest for control of the treasure.

TV today

TV todayTVRI 2:30 p.m. Travel: My Country 2:35 TV Series: Animated Classic 3:05 Teenagers' Program: Remaja Indonesia 3:30 TV Series: Emergency Call 4:00 News: Lintasan Berita 4:05 Comedy: Situasi 4:30 Student's Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 4:55 Filler 5:00 Regional News 5:30 Culture Program: Lingkar Budaya...

Idul Fitri compensation

Idul Fitri compensation SURAKARTA, Central Java: The state-owned insurance company PT Jasa Raharja has compensated relatives of 480 people who died in traffic accidents across Indonesia during the recent Idul Fitri holidays.Company operations director Suhaimi Pulungan gave out Rp 961.

Traffic accidents

Traffic accidentsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe absence of pedestrian bridges is one of the major causes of traffic accidents. A pedestrian risks their life when crossing the road. For example, road accidents often take place near the exit gate of the toll road in Kebon Nanas, Tangerang.

Art Event

Art EventHe(art) at Galeri Teguh, Jl. Gaharu I/3, South Jakarta, Ph. 7656565Feb. 14 until March 14In conjunction with Valentine's Day, 10 artists have reinterpreted what love is all about. Most are still trapped in the symbolism of the heart.

Judge approves force to summon YLBHI chief

Judge approves force to summon YLBHI chief JAKARTA (JP): The Central Jakarta Court sanctioned the use of force yesterday to bring Bambang Widjojanto, the chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), to court to testify in a subversion trial.

France eyes RI's cellular project

France eyes RI's cellular project JAKARTA (JP): France Telecom, the French telecommunications operator, plans to participate in the tender for the Personal Communication Network (PCN) expected to be held later this year.PCN is the next generation of digital cordless telephone systems.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers; The World Premier Band from USA, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge; Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Manila, rebels set date for talks

Manila, rebels set date for talks MANILA (DPA): The Philippine government and the communist National Democratic Front (NDF) have set a date for the resumption of their peace negotiations following the release of a captured guerrilla commander, authorities said yesterday.

Udin's story in print

Udin's story in printFrom RepublikaAt last, a book about Udin has been published under the title Udin a journalist, report prior to his death. For two months a team of writers consisting of Mega Simarmata (Ramako Radio), Noorca M.

Global trade on ASEAN business meeting agenda

Global trade on ASEAN business meeting agenda JAKARTA (JP): Linking Global Business Partners will be the theme of the First ASEAN Business Summit from March 11 to March 13 at the Jakarta Convention Center.

Prosecutor wants trial of Zarina to go on

Prosecutor wants trial of Zarina to go on JAKARTA (JP): A state prosecutor urged the West Jakarta District Court yesterday to go on with its trial of Zarina, a budding TV actress, charged with producing, possessing, and distributing 29,677 Ecstasy pills, and ignore the defense lawyers' objections.

RI sends condolences over Deng's passing

RI sends condolences over Deng's passing JAKARTA (JP): President Soeharto expressed yesterday his deepest condolences on behalf of the Indonesian nation at Deng Xiaoping's death, and hoped China's current leaders would continue the prudent domestic and international policies laid down by the late...

'It's hard to move a brothel'

'It's hard to move a brothel' JAKARTA (JP): The city administration is still uncertain about where to relocate the sex workers of the notorious red light district Kramat Tunggak in North Jakarta.The city secretary in charge of social affairs, Soenarjudardji, said yesterday it was not easy to decide...

Hospital seminar to be held

Hospital seminar to be held JAKARTA: A two-day seminar on "proactive" hospitals is to be held at Lippo Karawaci hospital next week to discuss ways of developing accessible and effective public medical care, a Ministry of Health official said yesterday.

Pedestrian bridge

Pedestrian bridgeFrom PelitaThe pedestrian bridge on Jl. Pasar Minggu Raya, which was completed only two years ago, is not effectively utilized. This is because the bridge is not located at a convenient place for people to cross the road.

Possible political backlash endangers liberalization

Possible political backlash endangers liberalization JAKARTA (JP): Weakening government credibility and a possible political backlash could endanger Indonesia's trade and investment liberalization in the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, an analyst warned yesterday.

French minister due here

French minister due here JAKARTA (JP): A French economic delegation, comprising officials and 30 business people led by Minister of Public Works, Housing, Transport and Tourism Bernard Pons, will begin a four- day visit to Indonesia tomorrow.

PaySys, Elang tie up

PaySys, Elang tie up JAKARTA (JP): Credit card management software firm PaySys International Inc. has selected PT Elang Mahkota Komputer (Emkom) to distribute PaySys' VisionPLUS software in Indonesia.PaySys president Stephen B.

Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees

Insurers and brokers agree to fix fees JAKARTA (JP): Insurance companies and brokers have agreed to decide the level of brokerage fees on fire loss insurance and premium discounts in a bid to stabilize the market, an industry executive said yesterday.

Hawkers, beware!

Hawkers, beware!From PelitaHawkers operating at bus terminals and road junctions are increasing. The bus terminal in Bekasi, West Java, is no exception. A significant increase of hawkers offering all kinds of goods such as drinking water, newspapers and watches, are evident.

Semiotic analysis of recent riots

Semiotic analysis of recent riotsBy Asvi Warman Adam JAKARTA (JP): On Jan. 27 rioters set fire to the Tanah Abang district office in Central Jakarta. The incident began at 7 a.m. after 20 city law enforcement officers and 10 military personnel asked sidewalk traders to move to the market building...

China mourns Deng Xiaoping

China mourns Deng Xiaoping BEIJING (Agencies): Peacefully and calmly, China yesterday began mourning for Deng Xiaoping, the paramount leader who lifted the world's most populous nation out of rank poverty and put it on course to become an economic superpower.

RP poised to quit IMF supervision

RP poised to quit IMF supervision MANILA (AFP): The Philippines is ready to exit from more than three decades of economic supervision by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the IMF and the government said here yesterday.

Restart of Hanbo probe demanded

Restart of Hanbo probe demanded SEOUL (Reuter): South Korea's main opposition demanded yesterday a new probe into a loan scandal involving the failed Hanbo Steel Co, lashing out at state prosecutors for what it called a "disappointing" investigation.

Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX

Local exchanges sign MOU with ASX JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia's capital market should expand cooperation with developed markets in the Asia-Pacific, Indonesian Capital Market Supervisory Board (Bapepam) chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta said yesterday.

'Environmental law should be revised'

'Environmental law should be revised' JAKARTA (JP): Attorney General Singgih proposed yesterday that the 1982 law on environmental management should be revised because it demands material evidence that prosecutors are rarely able to provide.

People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike'

People's incomes 'considered in parking fee hike' JAKARTA (JP): People's ability to pay will be taken into account in passing a new rule on parking fees, Governor Surjadi Soedirdja said yesterday.After attending a ceremony to install security officers for May's general election, Surjadi said the...

Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup

Indonesia tested by Thailand in Asia Cup JAKARTA (JP): Indonesia was tested by Thailand yesterday on the second day of the A King Asia Cup Championships at the Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium before finally winning 3-0.Chinese Taipei also cruised to the semifinals after beating India 3-0.

ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners

ABRI asks NGOs to act as govt partners JAKARTA (JP): Armed Forces Sociopolitical Affairs Chief Lt. Gen. Syarwan Hamid asked non-governmental organizations (NGOs) yesterday to act as the government's partner in development.

NZ gives $1.4m to RI

NZ gives $1.4m to RI JAKARTA (JP): The New Zealand Government is giving US$1.4 million for technical assistance through its Official Development Assistance program, the country's ambassador to Indonesia, Tim Groser, said yesterday.

Police face problems in handling software piracy

Police face problems in handling software piracy JAKARTA (JP): Inadequate law and knowledge have hindered legal proceedings against many software pirates in Indonesia which has a reputation as one of the world's worst offenders of property rights, a police officer has said.

Where to go in Jakarta:

Where to go in Jakarta:Music * Mandarin Oriental Jakarta, Jl. MH Thamrin, Central Jakarta: - Chequers; The World Premier Band from USA, daily (except Sunday), 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. * Millennium Sirih Jakarta, Jl. Fachrudin 3, Jakarta: - The Lobby Lounge; Sahata Group, daily, 7 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.

Belo stresses need for dialog to end conflicts

Belo stresses need for dialog to end conflicts DILI (JP): East Timorese and people from other provinces need to improve mutual respect and understanding so they can live side by side in harmony, the Bishop of East Timor, Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, said yesterday.

Asia-Pacific tourism to double by 2010

Asia-Pacific tourism to double by 2010 MALE (AFP): The World Tourism Organization (WTO) expects the number of travelers to the Asia-Pacific region to double to around 240 million by 2010.While still lagging behind Europe, the region could overtake the Americas, according to the figures released at...

Lilik new ITB rector

Lilik new ITB rector BANDUNG: Wiranto Arismunandar, rector the prestigious Bandung Institute of Technology for two consecutive terms, will be replaced by Lilik Hendrajaya in a ceremony on March 7.Lilik is a professor in the physics department as well as its deputy dean.

Two found dead in Cilacap

Two found dead in Cilacap CILACAP, Central Java: The Wijayakusuma search and rescue team has found the bodies of two people drowned at the Karangkandri and Serandil beaches.The team, lead by Atas Munandar, found the corpse Sunday of an unidentified, petite woman in her 30s wearing beige pants and a...

Tunky rules out tax breaks for electronics industry

Tunky rules out tax breaks for electronics industry JAKARTA (JP): Minister of Industry and Trade Tunky Ariwibowo has ruled out giving the electronics industry special incentives based on local content or a product's brand name, as it has done for the national automotive industry.