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Tue, 23 Mar 2004
New Order revival?
New Order revival?Just nine days remain to the 22-day campaign period, after which there is a three-day cooling-off period before people cast their votes for legislative candidates on April 5. It will be the first of two direct elections the people of this country have ever participated, the second...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Sweden to review GAM leaders' case
Sweden to review GAM leaders' caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSwedish lawyers wrapped up their investigation here on Sunday, but whether leaders of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) would be tried or not remains unknown.
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Open-pit-mining
Open-pit-miningFrom Koran TempoA government regulation in lieu of law was issued on March 11 amending Law No. 41/1999 on forestry, allowing 13 companies to resume open-pit mining in protected forests.This regulation, an obvious policy blunder on the part of the government, was based more on greed...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Criminal Code, Education Law more relevant in dealing with fake
Criminal Code, Education Law more relevant in dealing with fake documentsM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post JakartaLegislative candidates who have submitted fake diplomas in their application to register to contest the elections should have been charged under the Criminal Code and Education Law...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Robbers clean out candidate's home
Robbers clean out candidate's home JAKARTA: The residence of Sys NS, a legislative candidate and an executive of the Democratic Party, was robbed by four men on Monday around midday.The robbers took diamond jewelry worth Rp 200 million (US$23,529), two exclusive wristwatches, and US$1,000, S$1,000...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Three alleged rebels killed in Aceh
Three alleged rebels killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH: Three suspected separatist rebels had been killed in exchanges of fire with troops in Aceh, the Indonesian Military said on Monday.The three had been shot dead in Beringin village, Rantau Peureulak subdistrict, East Aceh district, Aceh military...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Spread of bird flu in RI is a cause for serious concern: UN
Spread of bird flu in RI is a cause for serious concern: UNAssociated Press, Bangkok Although the spread of bird flu has slowed in most countries, outbreaks have appeared across Indonesia, where government resources are stretched thin in the fight against the disease, a United Nations agency said...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Activists train as peacekeepers
Activists train as peacekeepersTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA peacekeeping force does not necessarily carry guns, wear bulletproof vests and ride in tanks or armored cars. They simply need to understand the root of the conflict they are to help resolve.
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Indonesia needs true leader with vision
Indonesia needs true leader with visionPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com At this critical turning point in the history of Indonesia, it's crucial that those who have the ultimate responsibility for selecting the government -- the voters -- keep some...
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Singapore upgrading Changi airport
Singapore upgrading Changi airport SINGAPORE: Singapore's Changi airport is undergoing a S$45- million (US$26-million) upgrade so it can cater for the world's biggest commercial jet, the Airbus A380, authorities said Monday.
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Taiwan may recruit RI workers again soon
Taiwan may recruit RI workers again soon The Jakarta Post JakartaTaiwan will resume its recruitment of Indonesian workers after the expected signing in May 2004 of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on labor cooperation, Taiwan's new economic and trade representative to Indonesia said on Sunday.
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
S'pore nabs two Thai traffickers
S'pore nabs two Thai traffickersSINGAPORE: Two Thai nationals face the death penalty in Singapore after being arrested over the weekend for trafficking methamphetamine pills, the local drug enforcement agency said on Monday.
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
3 x 13
3 x 13 Missing boat found, all safe in S. Sulawesi JP/5/KUNO2 x 27 Medan's colonial buildings lost to poor law enforcement S'poreans drive Batam sex trade: Study
Tue, 23 Mar 2004
Czech caught for smuggling reptiles
Czech caught for smuggling reptilesCZECH REPUBLIC: A man was caught at Prague airport trying to smuggle almost 70 snakes, lizards and other rare reptiles into the Czech Republic from Indonesia, customs officers said on Monday.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Supermarket chains build more stores
Supermarket chains build more stores The expansion of supermarket chains has also contributed to an increase in construction activities in the country. Makro Indonesia, a subsidiary of Dutch-based SVH Holdings, which at present operates 14 stores, plans to open three more 10,000-square-meter (sq m)...
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
14 companies to stand trial
14 companies to stand trial TANGERANG: The head of the Tangerang Manpower Agency, Apon Suryana, said on Saturday that 14 companies would soon stand trial for violating Law No. 13/2003 on manpower. "The companies have allegedly ignored the basic rights of workers, such as by not paying social...
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Poor patients still have to pay: UPC
Poor patients still have to pay: UPCEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaDespite the nationwide policy of providing free medical treatment to poor dengue fever patients, some hospitals continue to charge poor patients, according to an investigation by the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC).
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectors
Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectorsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For major construction companies involved in the construction of property and infrastructure, business has almost returned to normal after being hard hit by the country's economic crisis five years ago.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Water-conservation-works Saving the future through water conservation Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta Many of us have perhaps never pondered on how a drop of water can influence our life. With the ever-growing population today, water consumption has increased dramatically.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Cricket fans invade Pakistan to cheer Team India
Cricket fans invade Pakistan to cheer Team IndiaAgence France-Presse Lahore, PakistanSourav Ganguly's Indians will find full-throated support from the stands when they attempt to salvage the one-day series against Pakistan in a do-or-die clash here on Sunday.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Water-day-problem checked by Rich Ignoring water concerns will lead to disaster Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta The selection of "Water and Disaster" as the theme for the commemoration of this year's World Water Day again reminds us of the importance of protecting...
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- March 23
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- March 23 ;JP; ANPAf..r.. Celluar-branding-strategy Staying at the top is a serious lifetime task Burhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaIn the past few years numerous technological advancements have occurred in the telecommunications industry, including, of course, the...
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Schumacher flies to pole in Malaysia
Schumacher flies to pole in Malaysia Agence France-Presse Sepang, MalaysiaWorld champion Michael Schumacher scorched to the 57th pole position of his career here on Saturday with a dominant qualifying performance for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Schumacher flies to pole in Malaysia
Schumacher flies to pole in Malaysia Agence France-Presse Sepang, MalaysiaWorld champion Michael Schumacher scorched to the 57th pole position of his career here on Saturday with a dominant qualifying performance for Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlook
Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlookRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian population growth of 1.4 percent to 1.9 percent per annum constitutes a source of optimism for the country's construction sector, which has started showing signs of recovery during the past two years.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Muara Angke forest needs slight touch to revival
Muara Angke forest needs slight touch to revivalDamar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe protected mangrove forest in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, has long served as a haven for different animals and as a research center for university students.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
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;JP: ANPAf..r.. Cellular-technology-trendMore sophisticated than what operators offer Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Gone are the days when cell phones or mobile phones simply transmitted voice messages from one user to another.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
'Social contracts might make politicians think'
'Social contracts might make politicians think'The non-governmental organization Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) recently asked several councillors to sign a social contract that would bind them to live up to their election promise to work for the interests of the public.
Mon, 22 Mar 2004
Cricket fans invade Pakistan to cheer Team India
Cricket fans invade Pakistan to cheer Team India Agence France-Presse Lahore, PakistanSourav Ganguly's Indians will find full-throated support from the stands when they attempt to salvage the one-day series against Pakistan in a do-or-die clash here on Sunday.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 21, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, March 21, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Arts Temple-temple, dari Perjalanan ke Kuil Petak Sembilan, Glodok, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until March 25.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlook
Local contractors upbeat on 2004 outlookRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesian population growth of 1.4 percent to 1.9 percent per annum constitutes a source of optimism for the country's construction sector, which has started showing signs of recovery during the past two years.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Traditional approach to healing ripe for change
Traditional approach to healing ripe for change David Kennedy, Contributor, Jakarta, d_kenn@yahoo.comIt's early Sunday morning at a nondescript hotel near Blok M in South Jakarta, and an anxious group of women are waiting to see Jeng (Mrs.) Asih Marlyna.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Ancient knowledge gets a modern makeover
Ancient knowledge gets a modern makeoverA new government policy on paranormal and alternative healing therapies is expected to be unveiled in the near future. In a similar way to other countries which have recognized certain nonscience-based health care therapies like acupuncture, the Ministry of...
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Search under way for ferry missing
Search under way for ferry missingINDONESIA: A search and rescue (SAR) team, assisted by local fishermen, are looking for victims of a ferry accident in the waters off Kabaruan island in Talaud regency, some 300 kilometers north of Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Regional candidates square off in poster war
Regional candidates square off in poster warThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Semarang/PaluMost regional representative candidates have been involved in a poster war rather than promoting their platforms to seek support for their candidacy in the legislative election.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
LPG truck explodes, six injured
LPG truck explodes, six injuredINDONESIA: A liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) tank truck exploded late Friday in Citerep subdistrict in Serang regency, severely burning six people. The six people are employees of LPG Refilling Station in Citerep, Banten province.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
On the shelves
On the shelvesWorshiping Siva and Buddha: The Temple Art of East Java Ann R. Kinney, with Marijke J. Klokke, Lydia Kieven University of Hawaii Press, Honolulu 2003 304 ppTheir imposing neighbors in Central Java -- beautiful Borobudur, with its beguiling tale of rediscovery after centuries lost, the...
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Campaigners outshone by singers, rallies
Campaigners outshone by singers, ralliesThe Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter almost two weeks, election campaigning nationwide is barely living up to its name, instead resorting to dangdut performances and street rallies to attract crowds.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Sea of solace
Sea of solaceSri Mulyanti GoenawanIt is our life; it has been for generations but now it has brought death.We always knew to respect it. At times, for sure, we lived in fear of it and understood its power and the potential it had to bring destruction and even death.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
'Dangdut' singers make a killing
'Dangdut' singers make a killingYOGYAKARTA: Dangdut (traditional music) performers and their managers in Yogyakarta are being swamped with bookings during the election campaign, which has doubled or tripled their incomes.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Architectural odds and ends add up to an inviting home
Architectural odds and ends add up to an inviting homeAsip A. Hasani, Contributor, YogyakartaA first visit to the house in Kembaran village in Bantul, Yogyakarta, can prove a bit confusing.Where, the perplexed visitor asks, is the front door?A few meters into the front yard of the home of Javanese...
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Peace reigns in Dutch cemetery amid Aceh's strife
Peace reigns in Dutch cemetery amid Aceh's strifeNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehGen. J.H.R. Kohler, who led the stepped up Dutch advance to take Aceh in the late 19th century, probably never imagined that one day that he would finally -- posthumously -- find his own peaceful corner in the...
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Juliana, signatory to RI independence, dies
Juliana, signatory to RI independence, diesAgencies, Amsterdam, NetherlandsFormer Dutch queen Juliana, who presided over the dismantling of the centuries-old Dutch empire, including granting Indonesia's independence, during her 31-year reign, died on Saturday. She was 94.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectors
Signs of life seen in infrastructure sectorsSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For major construction companies involved in the construction of property and infrastructure, business has almost returned to normal after being hard hit by the country's economic crisis five years ago.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Swedish law enforcers question JSX bombers, ex GAM hostage
Swedish law enforcers question JSX bombers, ex GAM hostageP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSwedish prosecutors and police questioned on Saturday five Acehnese, including two convicted of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) bombing in 2000, as part of their investigation into Free Aceh Movement...
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
More voter cards printed
More voter cards printedBATAM: Batam General Elections Commission (KPU) printed 30,000 more voter registration papers after it discovered that many eligible voters had not received the forms, which they need to enable them to vote.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Supermarket chains build more stores
Supermarket chains build more stores The expansion of supermarket chains has also contributed to an increase in construction activities in the country.Makro Indonesia, a subsidiary of Dutch-based SVH Holdings, which at present operates 14 stores, plans to open three more 10,000-square-meter (sq m)...
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Easy does it with the party hardy
Easy does it with the party hardyColorful flags and banners adorning most parts of the city, and normally bad traffic becoming horrendous, are signs of the times as 24 parties contesting the upcoming legislative elections take their campaigns to the streets.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Fewer takers for some drug rehab programs
Fewer takers for some drug rehab programsFather Johanness "Hanny" Osbourne Repi from Rumah Anak Panah drug rehabilitation center said there were fewer patients signing up for his drug treatment program.
Sun, 21 Mar 2004
Airport systems back up and running
Airport systems back up and runningINDONESIA: After two consecutive days of radar malfunctions, the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Cengkareng, west of Jakarta, resumed normal operations on Saturday.