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Fri, 12 Mar 2004
Govt help needed to promote technology development
Govt help needed to promote technology developmentAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia would continue to lag behind other countries in high-tech innovation unless the government improved financial and reward systems for researchers and technology users, a scientist said.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Joint monitoring team to start work in Aceh
Joint monitoring team to start work in AcehNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam A joint monitoring team will begin immediately to inspect humanitarian projects carried out by the martial law administrator and Aceh provincial government since the implementation of...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Campaigning officials told to take leave
Campaigning officials told to take leave MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra General Election Commission (KPUD) will prohibit state officials from campaigning in the province unless first taking leave.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Telkom keeps Kristiono, names Abeng chairman
Telkom keeps Kristiono, names Abeng chairmanDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of publicly listed telecommunications firm PT Telkom retained Kristiono as the company's president in a major reshuffle proposed by the government following accounting woes.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
U.S. lawmakers urge Australia to be fair over East Timor
U.S. lawmakers urge Australia to be fair over East TimorAgence France-Presse, Washington A group of U.S. legislators has urged Australia to fairly negotiate its maritime boundary with tiny neighbor East Timor for equitable sharing of petroleum resources.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
'GAM or Azahari responsible for bombs'
'GAM or Azahari responsible for bombs'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Medan Police chief Sr. Comr. Bagus Kurniawan said on Wednesday that the police were focusing their investigations into the discovery of five live bombs in a Medan mall on two distinct groups.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Indonesia's first ornamental fish complex completed
Indonesia's first ornamental fish complex completedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An ornamental fish complex worth Rp 18.5 billion (US$2.2 million) has been completed in Cibinong, West Java, the government announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
RI maids on death row in Singapore
RI maids on death row in SingaporeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has pledged to make maximum efforts to provide legal protection for five Indonesian migrant workers who may face death sentence in Singapore.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT special report
FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT special report;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-logistics-cargo Photo captionJPCARGO HANDLING: Garuda Indonesia operates a large warehouse at the Sukarno-Hatta International Airport to handle its cargo.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
PKB forms contingency plans to ensure say in presidential poll
PKB forms contingency plans to ensure say in presidential pollTiarma Siboro and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) has set up a contingency plan in case it does not achieve the minimum votes required to contest the presidential election.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidates
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidatesA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-government organizations have assisted 25 women in their bid to become legislators in upcoming elections.The NGOs, including the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) and the Concerned Indonesian Women's Movement...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Energize your supply chain network
Energize your supply chain networkAlec Hutcheon, Managing Consultant, Business Consulting Services, IBM Indonesia Supply chains are facing more challenges than ever before. In addition, traditional supply chain business models are giving way to the emergence of new horizontally integrated,...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Mega calls Susilo's letter 'inappropriate'
Mega calls Susilo's letter 'inappropriate'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri gave a vague response on Wednesday to a letter from Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono questioning his position in the Cabinet, calling the letter...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
We're masters: President, legislators are our servants!
We're masters: President, legislators are our servants!Patrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com It is said that people get the government they deserve. If there is any merit to that observation, perhaps we ought to ask ourselves, what kind of a government do...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Police on full alert as campaign kicks off
Police on full alert as campaign kicks offThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar ordered police across the country on Wednesday to be on full alert, as the three-week campaign period officially kicks off on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Another boxer in a coma
Another boxer in a comaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another Indonesian boxer is fighting for his life, with Dian Hasibuan reported on Wednesday to be in a coma after suffering a technical knockout defeat in a televised nontitle bout the night before.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
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Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Military sinks Thai fishing boat
Military sinks Thai fishing boatNani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam The military in Aceh sank a Thai fishing boat in the waters off Meulaboh in West Aceh on Tuesday, an officer said on Wednesday.Aceh Military head Maj. Gen.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Thursday, March 11, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita7:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Bukit Asam to issue $150m bonds
Bukit Asam to issue $150m bonds JAKARTA: Indonesian coal producer PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam said on Wednesday it plans to issue US$150 million worth of Eurobonds to help finance the development of its geothermal power project in West Java, the company's top official said.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Health workers set for campaign
Health workers set for campaign JAKARTA: Some 50,000 members of health task forces from the Ministry of Health, military, police and the Indonesian Red Cross are ready to provide care to participants of the election campaign that kicks off on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
BI expects GDP to grow by 4.2-4.7% in Q1
BI expects GDP to grow by 4.2-4.7% in Q1Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rapid growth in consumer loans is expected to help a consumption-driven economy expand in the first quarter by as much as 4.7 percent, according to the central bank's latest economic assessment.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
This country needs a visionary leader, not simply a ruler
This country needs a visionary leader, not simply a rulerBenny Susetyo, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java The 2004 general election is close at hand. With all its ups and downs of late, preparations have been made by the General Elections Commission (KPU) for a national event that will be a...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Bank Mandiri posts 27% increase in 2003 profit
Bank Mandiri posts 27% increase in 2003 profitRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The net profit of state-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, skyrocketed by 27.9 percent last year, despite a 19 percent decline in revenue from interest.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
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1.JP/3/TELKOM4 x 13 Telkom keeps Kristiono, names Abeng chairman JP/8/MINERS2 x 27 Mine incident exposes feud between Antam, illegal miners JP/2/TIMOR2 x 29 U.S. lawmakers urge Australia to be fair over East Timor JP/2/BAASYIR3 x 19 U.S. official regrets jail term reduction for militant leader
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Campaigning allowed on campus
Campaigning allowed on campus KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Mahmud Hamundu, the rector of Haluoleo University in Kendari, said on Wednesday that the university would allow presidential and vice presidential candidates to campaign in the university.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Sunu set for tough game against top seed Weerapat at Salonpas tourney
Sunu set for tough game against top seed Weerapat at Salonpas tourneyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunu Wahyu Trijati faces a real test in his title defense when he takes on top seed Weerapat Doakmaiklee in the quarterfinals of the Salonpas International Junior Tennis Championship here on...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival -- for now
Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival -- for nowWahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Bali in February booked a decent 26.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
'Domestic violence now seen as a crime'
'Domestic violence now seen as a crime' The main theme of this year's International Women's Day is the issue of HIV/AIDS, which is increasingly affecting women and girls. Another is the issue of domestic violence, a problem in all cultures. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Tanah Abang Police chief accused of backing thugs
Tanah Abang Police chief accused of backing thugsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tanah Abang subprecinct police chief Comr. Ahmad Rivai was reported to the Jakarta Police on Wednesday for allegedly supporting thugs over a land dispute in the area.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 10, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 10, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public support for incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri has dropped significantly during the past few months while those who backed Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono increased, according to a survey on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
6,000 villages lack electricity
6,000 villages lack electricity ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 6,000 remote villages in the country have no access to electricity, a minister said."We are still unable to reach these villages, which is why we have to find a solution to the problem," State Minister for Research and Technology...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidates
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidatesA. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Non-government organizations have assisted 25 women in their bid to become legislators in upcoming elections.The NGOs, including the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) and the Concerned Indonesian Women's Movement...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: SurveyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public support for incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri has dropped significantly during the past few months while those who backed Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono increased, according to a survey on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Mine incident exposes feud between Antam, illegal miners
Mine incident exposes feud between Antam, illegal minersTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor "From the beginning I didn't want my husband to become a gurandil, because I know how risky it is digging for gold in Pongkor Mountain.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Parties fail to notify police of rallies
Parties fail to notify police of rallies MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: With the election campaign beginning on Thursday, few political parties have yet to notify the police here where and when they will be campaigning.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
1. DRUM 1x45
1. DRUM 1x45 Behemoth drums of Jembrana, a silent pulse 2. VISA 1x50 Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival -- for now
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
A bad first impression
A bad first impressionFrom KompasMy brother and family as citizens of the People's Republic of China visited Indonesia as tourists and as my personal guests. When they were about to fly home on Jan. 31, my brother was surprised when an airport immigration officer persistently asked for money, which...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Residents stage another protest to pressure central govt
Residents stage another protest to pressure central govtHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Some 1,000 civil servants, teachers and community leaders staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the teacher's council building in Kampar regency, to demand that the central government...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Farmers offered free land-certification
Farmers offered free land-certificationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has offered farmers free-of-charge certification for their land as part of a program to help people in rural areas get access to bank loans.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Parties start beating war drums
Parties start beating war drumsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta and other cities throughout the archipelago will be much more colorful starting on Thursday morning and lasting until April 1, as the 24 political parties contesting the April 5 legislative election take their campaigns to the streets.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Pets to have rabies vaccinations
Pets to have rabies vaccinations TANGERANG: To prevent the spread of rabies, the Tangerang Husbandry Agency kicked off on Wednesday compulsory, free vaccination for pet dogs and cats as well as stray animals in Medang Lestari housing complex, Legok district.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
KL adds port to U.S. security plan
KL adds port to U.S. security planMALAYSIA: Malaysia, which has agreed to let U.S. officials check U.S.-bound container cargo at its main port, will add the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) bordering Singapore to the scheme, officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Parties fail to inform KPUD of campaigns
Parties fail to inform KPUD of campaigns MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A poll official said on Wednesday that all 24 political parties contesting the elections had yet to provide the Makassar General Elections Commission (KPUD) with their campaign schedules.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Watchdog releases crooked teachers list
Watchdog releases crooked teachers list Failing to announce the list of names of crooked politicians before March 11, the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) instead came up with corruption cases in elementary schools in Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Local companies need to increase awareness of SCM
Local companies need to increase awareness of SCMRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta No doubt Supply Chain Management (SCM) is not a new concept for many decision makers in Indonesian corporations, but entrusting their companies' SCM to the hands of professional logistics companies has yet to become a...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Rini rebukes KS for lack of competitiveness
Rini rebukes KS for lack of competitivenessAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi criticized on Wednesday state-owned PT Krakatau Steel, the country's largest steel company, for its lack of competitiveness after more than 30 years under government...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
ASEAN urged to establish petrochemical plant
ASEAN urged to establish petrochemical plantUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Olefin and Plastics Industry Association (Inaplas) is proposing that members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) jointly build a petrochemical plant for the region, similar to their...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004
Indonesia awards Tunisian scientist
Indonesia awards Tunisian scientist JAKARTA: Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia Musma Musa Abbas, on behalf of the Indonesian government, has presented the Jasa Pratama medal to Tunisian scientist Rachid Driss for his contribution to the friendly relations between Indonesia and the North African...