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Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Truck hits motorcycle, kills 3
Truck hits motorcycle, kills 3 INDRAMAYU, West Java: At least three people were killed on Monday when a trailer truck traveling from Cirebon to Jakarta hit a motorcycle in Muntur village, Losarang subdistrict, Indramayu.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Papuan airline latest to enter local market
Papuan airline latest to enter local marketDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaStarting March 18, 2004, the privately owned Efata Papua Airline will launch its inaugural flight from Jakarta to Jayapura in Papua, a company spokesman said.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Activists ask Megawati to revoke mining decree
Activists ask Megawati to revoke mining decreeKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA group of environmental activists and economists called on the government on Monday to revoke the regulation in lieu of law (perpu) that allows 13 mining companies to resume activities in protected forests,...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Komnas HAM to investigate Manggarai shooting
Komnas HAM to investigate Manggarai shootingP.C. Naommy and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) revealed on Monday that it planned to send a fact-finding mission to investigate the shooting by police officers of demonstrating...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Megawati on illegal logging
Megawati on illegal logging Speaking at the inauguration of a new bridge in Riau, President Megawati Soekarnoputri said the government could stop illegal logging if law enforcers were sincere in their efforts.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Appeal to women candidates
Appeal to women candidatesFrom Media IndonesiaWomen have in fact played a role in our government since Indonesia first gained independence. Various woman figures have become political fighters, joining hands with their male counterparts in the struggle against Dutch colonizers.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Three jailed for forgery
Three jailed for forgeryBANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Meulaboh District Court has sentenced three legislative candidates in West Aceh regency to one month in prison each for poll violations.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Sudden whirlwind hits Kupang
Sudden whirlwind hits KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraTorrential rains followed by whirlwinds on Monday hit Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, destroying at least 68 homes, two churches, a hospital and NTT Police headquarters.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Alleged fuel pump leak not found
Alleged fuel pump leak not found JAKARTA: Jakarta Environment Management Agency (BPLHD) head Kosasih Wirahadikusumah said no leak was found at Kramat Sentiong fuel station, Central Jakarta, as alleged by local residents.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
* Headlines: Muslim parties turn inclusive ahead of elections 3
* Headlines: Muslim parties turn inclusive ahead of elections 3 * National: RI, Saudi Arabia review labor agreement 4 * Archipelago:Terror suspects got six years in jail5 * Opinion:Symbolic faces of our election campaign6 * City: Driver was likely on drugs8 * Sports:Ancelotti moves closer to first...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Pak Kwik,
Pak Kwik, never lose hope!From Warta KotaThe recent statement by State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie that large-scale corruption had taken place in the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency was like a loud scream in the zoo, where animals were only startled for a while...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
DPD campaigning more laid-back: Candidates
DPD campaigning more laid-back: CandidatesMuninggar Sri Saraswati and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Campaigning for the general elections is so competitive that some candidates seem to be trying their best in not pushing too hard.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Rosek dedicated to wildlife
Rosek dedicated to wildlifeBambang M., The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The name of environmental crusader Rosek Nursahid is heard almost every time people discuss wildlife protection in Indonesia.Rosek is the founder and director of ProFauna, a non- governmental organization dedicated to wildlife...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Analysts urge ASEAN to have its own candidate for United Nations top post
Analysts urge ASEAN to have its own candidate for United Nations top postAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Indonesia should push for a consensus among ASEAN member countries on fielding a single candidate for...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Monitoring teams focus on education voters
Monitoring teams focus on education votersAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMost monitoring teams appear to have focused their programs on educating voters and getting them to the polls for the April 5 legislative election, instead of putting their weight behind the 22-day campaign period.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Parties want in-court settlement
Parties want in-court settlement JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court commenced on Monday the trial of three large political parties accused by 13 new political parties of the illegal use of state assets as their offices, not resolved through out-of-court settlement.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Dibyo balks at small turnout
Dibyo balks at small turnoutSEMARANG: Former chief of the National Police Gen. (ret) Dibyo Widodo was disappointed on Monday as only a small crowd turned up to see him campaign in Semarang. The four-star police general, who campaigned for the Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB), arrived...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Two more die of AIDS in Medan
Two more die of AIDS in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A local non-governmental organization (NGO) revealed on Monday that two more people had died of complications from Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in Medan this year, while nine others were receiving treatment for the disease at several...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Philippines, India have more women leaders: UN
Philippines, India have more women leaders: UNAgence France-Presse, ManilaIndian and the Philippines lead Asian nations in getting more women into leadership positions while the countries of South Asia fall behind, a United Nations special ambassador said on Monday.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Parties use various methods to gain support
Parties use various methods to gain supportThe Jakarta Post JakartaIdealists and officials have spoken for years of the benefits of "dialog campaigns" rather than rowdy rallies and convoys, but on the fifth day of campaigning, political parties were still struggling to get people interested in any...
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
The symbolic faces of our election campaign
The symbolic faces of our election campaignThomas Hidya Tjaya, Lecturer, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta Campaigns have become daily occurrences as part of the social reality we live in. We often hear about campaigns for HIV/AIDS awareness or for humanitarian and environmental causes.
Tue, 16 Mar 2004
Soldiers accused of damaging houses
Soldiers accused of damaging housesSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, SemarangEleven soldiers have been accused of vandalizing three new houses on Jl. Jembawan I in Kali Banteng Kulon subdistrict, Semarang, Central Java.Soldiers accused of damaging housesA group of men arrived at the scene at 10 a.m.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Farmers trained for reforestation
Farmers trained for reforestation GORONTALO: The Gorontalo provincial administration is to train 510 farmers to make a success of the reforestation and land rehabilitation program in the province.Organizing manager of the training program Noho Moningka said in Gorontalo city over the weekend that...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
JP/1/ROUNDUP
JP/1/ROUNDUP3 x 10 Tutut vows return of good days JP/1/BIKE1 x 30 Car kills 4 in no-vehicle zone 2 x 28 Pertamina raises LPG price to cover production costs JP/1/BUSUK1 x 42 Parties dismiss list of 'crooked politicians'
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
FOR FOCUS ISSUE
FOR FOCUS ISSUEJP/P.J. LeoA woman enjoys a Jacuzzi at a Martha Tilaar spa center in Prapanca, South Jakarta as part of the traditional spa treatment provided by the center. JPA member of a Jakarta fitness club uses the latest version of a stationary bike to firm her thighs.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Car kills four in no-vehicle zone
Car kills four in no-vehicle zoneEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA speeding Honda City sedan veered into a group of Sunday morning joggers and cyclists on Jl. Sudirman in front of the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, killing four people and injuring three others.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
PDI-P boys brawl after erotic dance
PDI-P boys brawl after erotic danceSEMARANG: Gangs of youths supporting the Indonesian Democratic of Struggle (PDI-P) clashed violently with each other during a PDI-P campaign event featuring a sensual dancer in Semarang on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Mega calls for cooperation in combating illegal logging
Mega calls for cooperation in combating illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has said that eradicating rampant illegal logging simply requires the strong will of law enforcers and other related state officials.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Old Jakarta, 'little Venice'
Old Jakarta, 'little Venice' Since the 12th century, the Ciliwung river which divided Batavia (old Jakarta) into eastern and western sections, served as the main transportation system connecting the center of the Hindu Sunda Kingdom in Batutulis, Bogor, to Sunda Kalapa seaport.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Fears remain over possible election delay
Fears remain over possible election delayKurniawan Hari and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaWith only 21 days left until election day on April 5, barely 30 percent of districts in 10 monitored provinces had received the necessary materials, according to the Center for Electoral Reform...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Local airlines ready to compete with foreign rivals
Local airlines ready to compete with foreign rivalsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's airline operators expect turbulence ahead as competition intensifies with a rising number of foreign low-cost airlines flying into domestic skies.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
One Papuan killed, fears of election disruptions loom
One Papuan killed, fears of election disruptions loomNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, PapuaAn official of the Free Papua Movement (OPM) was killed in a firefight between Army personnel and a group of rebels in Sarmi regency, highlighting fears that the elections could be delayed or...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Spa: The art of pampering
Spa: The art of pampering T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Stressed out by the frantic pace of urban life? Jakartans have found a new way to unwind. Its not playing golf, squash or tennis, nor is it exercising in a fitness center.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Local ARV drugs now on sale in hospitals across the country
Local ARV drugs now on sale in hospitals across the countryYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungState pharmaceutical company Kimia Farma has started to sell locally produced generic antiretroviral (ARV) drugs for people living with HIV/AIDS in the country.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Evicted fishermen draw lots for new homes
Evicted fishermen draw lots for new homesTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe evicted fishermen of Kali Adem in Muara Angke, North Jakarta, will apparently not enjoy the housing pledged earlier by the government, as most of the 720 units of the low-cost apartment block have been reserved by...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
JP/3/AIRLINE
JP/3/AIRLINE Parties demand cheap flights MEDAN, North Sumatra: Several executives at airline companies in North Sumatra province revealed on Sunday that, as the election campaign is underway, demands are on the rise from the political parties for discounted flights.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
'I am not familiar with candidates'
'I am not familiar with candidates'For the first time voters will select candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), which will consist of four members from each of the 32 provinces. The elected representatives, together with the 550 elected members of the House of Representatives,...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Kadin proposes environmental tax incentives
Kadin proposes environmental tax incentivesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government should provide tax incentives to encourage companies to adopt environmentally friendly businesses, the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) said.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Parties demand cheap flights
Parties demand cheap flightsMEDAN, North Sumatra: Several executives at airline companies in North Sumatra province revealed on Sunday that, as the election campaign is underway, demands are on the rise from the political parties for discounted flights.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
2004 election: New bottle, same content, room for change
2004 election: New bottle, same content, room for changeEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Cambridge, Massachusetts The 2004 election is just around the corner, but many, especially those in the reformist camp, have already dismissed this important national event as nothing but...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Draft bylaw open to fraud
Draft bylaw open to fraud TANGERANG: A proposed bylaw regulating the allocation and use of public development money raised by third parties or private businessmen would be open to abuse, a municipal law expert said.Regional Information Study Center coordinator Muslih M.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Three rebels killed, four others surrender
Three rebels killed, four others surrenderThree members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were killed in separate gunfights with Army soldiers in Aceh while four others, including a GAM official, surrendered.Spokesman for the military operation in Aceh Lt. Col.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
River transportation unlikely
River transportation unlikelyDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe old pictures of romantic cruises on Jakarta's rivers back in the city's early years may remained an insert in history books as experts are skeptical about the revival of river transportation in today's city as planned by...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Panwaslu monitors West Irian policies
Panwaslu monitors West Irian policiesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Election Supervisory Commission (Panwaslu) is to continue monitoring policies issued by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on West Irian Jaya for fear that the policies may disrupt poll preparations in the whole of...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
A matter of decorum
A matter of decorum Unfortunate as the course of events may have been, Indonesians have reason to welcome Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's decision to quit his post as coordinating minister for political and security affairs in President Megawati Soekarnoputri's cabinet.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Spa: The art of pampering
Spa: The art of pampering T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta Stressed out by the frantic pace of urban life? Jakartans have found a new way to unwind. Its not playing golf, squash or tennis, nor is it exercising in a fitness center.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
RI's ASEAN peacekeeping force initiative gets big boost
RI's ASEAN peacekeeping force initiative gets big boostVeeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's new ASEAN Security Community (ASC) concept and the regional peacekeeping force initiative received a big boost last week not only from prominent members of the House of Representatives...
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Cooperative equilibrium needed for ASEAN ......7
Cooperative equilibrium needed for ASEAN ......7River transportation unlikely ..........8Real Madrid held at home ...............10Bombs kill four Americans in Iraq 11Kadin proposes green tax incentives 13Danger of bird flu virus studied 18
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Chinese-Indonesians rising to political stage
Chinese-Indonesians rising to political stageFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan, North SumatraScores of Chinese-Indonesians legislative candidates and regional representative council candidates (DPD) will be adding new color to the country's political stage.
Mon, 15 Mar 2004
Pertamina raises LPG price
Pertamina raises LPG priceUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState oil and gas company Pertamina announced on Sunday an increase in the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by 5.3 percent, or Rp 150 per kilogram, to cover rising production costs amid higher international crude prices.