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Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Thursday, March 4, 2004
Thursday, March 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:30 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Exhibition captures the human in the machine
Exhibition captures the human in the machineChisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, TangerangA wide, almost pristine, unnamed road traverses the quaint residential area of Bintaro and passes into the still-developing industrial center of Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, where the houses and small shops that...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Up for election 2004
Up for election 2004Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also select candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Prevention of dengue
Prevention of dengue In articles and advisories from the Ministry of Health one gets the impression that the aedes mosquito breeds only in clean water. On several occasions, I collected some aedes larvae in dirty and muddy water and later put them in several large bottles.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Dengue patients forced to hallways
Dengue patients forced to hallwaysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/Tangerang The constantly increasing number of dengue fever patients in Jakarta combined with the hospitals' limited capacity has left no choice for many of the city-run hospitals to place poor patients, mostly children, on the floor...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Ministers urge businesses to use local technology
Ministers urge businesses to use local technologyAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFour ministers teamed up on Wednesday to encourage businesspeople to apply technology created by local researchers, launching a joint exhibition of over 100 proven research outcomes from government agencies,...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Cheated at Merak terminal
Cheated at Merak terminalFrom Kompas We went by car at the end of January to the ferry terminal in Merak, Banten, where ticket counter employees charged us Rp 115,000 for the ferry transport service.Aboard the ferry, we examined the details printed on the ticket and found that the official price...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and Indonesia
The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and IndonesiaArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California, ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu In a blunder analogous to a asinine comment made by the regent of Kampar, Riau, in response to a question posited by a local teacher about the...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Former Megawati aide vows to topple her
Former Megawati aide vows to topple herA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA former aide to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has vowed to dump her from the presidency in this year's elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 home
Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 homeIndra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East JavaAt least 13 people were injured, two of them seriously, when a strong explosion rocked a metal smelter in Sidoarjo industrial area, East Java, on Wednesday.The explosion took place at about 5:45 a.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
At least 41 dead in eastern Nepal clash, Army claims
At least 41 dead in eastern Nepal clash, Army claimsShusham Shrestha Agence France-Presse KathmanduAt least 41 people were killed in a major gunfight between security forces and Maoist rebels in a town in eastern Nepal, the most serious clashes between the sides for months, the army said on...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Monopoly watch to examine busway
Monopoly watch to examine busway JAKARTA: The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will scrutinize the possible monopoly in the management of busway, which is currently in the hands of BP Transjakarta Busway."We have learned that the busway is managed by one company...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Telkomsel launches office solution
Telkomsel launches office solutionJAKARTA: Mobile telecommunications operator PT Telkomsel, together with mobile phone producer Motorola and software company Microsoft, launched on Wednesday an integrated mobile office solution for its corporate customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Amphetamines booming in East and SE Asia
Amphetamines booming in East and SE AsiaAssociated Press BangkokProduction and trafficking of amphetamines have boomed in Asia in recent years even as the output of opium has decreased in Southeast Asia's infamous Golden Triangle, a UN-affiliated agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Malik free to join party: Syafii
Malik free to join party: Syafii JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif said on Wednesday that senior Muslim scholar Malik Fadjar had the right to be named a vice presidential candidate by any political party, underlining that such a move would not break up Muhammadiyah.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Law enforcement
Law enforcementFrom Suara KaryaIn declaring 2004 the year of public service, State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin emphasized the need to treat the public not merely as recipients of service but as loyal customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutor
Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutorTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice submitted on Wednesday the case files on two suspects in the Marriott hotel bombing, Tohir and Ismail, to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Public service and law enforcement
Public service and law enforcementFrom Suara KaryaIn declaring 2004 the year of public service, State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin emphasized the need to treat the public not merely as recipients of service but as loyal customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
UN to bridge Myanmar's divide
UN to bridge Myanmar's divideMYANMAR: UN envoy Razali Ismail met on Wednesday with a top official in the ruling junta and was also due to see pro- democracy leaders as he pushed a new proposal to bridge Myanmar's bitter political divide.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
1. BOND: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS
1. BOND: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS Indonesia launches $1 billion int'l bond 2. KERRY: 1 LINE,, 30 COUNTS Kerry kicks off marathon campaign 3. NEPAL: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS At least 41 dead in Nepal clash: Army 4. BOGOR: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Ninety trapped in gold mine
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Environment minister slams Aceh forest road project
Environment minister slams Aceh forest road projectThe Jakarta Post, JakartaState Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim criticized on Wednesday the Ladia Galaska road project, planned to cut through the southern portions of Aceh, saying that it was not feasible and would endanger both the...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
'Communism only grows
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubile
Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubileYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe West Java provincial government and the Bandung municipal government have asked the central government to decide on Bandung as the host city for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Asia Africa...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BES
Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BESRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (BES) said that seven companies planned to issue a total of Rp 2.7 trillion (US$321 million) in bonds before the presidential election on July 5.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004
Police chase end two-day kidnap drama
Police chase end two-day kidnap dramaEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSantoso, a 54-year-old auto shop owner, could never have imagined that he would be a victim of a kidnapping by one of his customers.On Monday at around 7 p.m.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Fabiola Desy Unidjaja
Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaA week before the March 11 campaign period kicks off, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to tour several provinces for working visits, but will spare one or two hours on each visit to meet her Indonesian Democratic Party of...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Ansor rejects possible Gus Dur candidacy
Ansor rejects possible Gus Dur candidacyKurniawan Hari and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ansor, a youth group of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization, has announced that it will not support the possible presidential candidacy of former NU chairman...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Bahana, Morgan to underwrite BNI sale
Bahana, Morgan to underwrite BNI sale JAKARTA: Indonesia has appointed PT Bahana Securities and JP Morgan as underwriters for its plan to sell a stake in PT Bank Negara Indonesia, an official with the government said Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Election body wins 14 prosecutions, loses four
Election body wins 14 prosecutions, loses fourMoch. N. Kurniawan and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) revealed on Tuesday that it had recorded thousands of election-related violations by late February with 14 people being punished by courts across...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Cheated at Merak terminal
Cheated at Merak terminalFrom Kompas We went by car at the end of January to the ferry terminal in Merak, Banten, where ticket counter employees charged us Rp 115,000 for the ferry transport service.Aboard the ferry, we examined the details printed on the ticket and found that the official price...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, March 3, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Wednesday, March 3, 2004Exhibitions* Art Works Love by Rotua Magdalena Agung, Koi Gallery and Restaurant, Jl. Mahakam 1/2, South Jakarta (Tel. 7222864), until March 9. * Peppermint Lounge by Dewi Aditia, Expatri Art Gallery, Jl. Abdul Majid no. 14, South Jakarta (Tel.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
PSSI to get cash aid from FIFA
PSSI to get cash aid from FIFAThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's soccer governing body PSSI will be granted financial aid worth US$400,000 as part of a FIFA campaign to help develop soccer worldwide.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Sunu to defend title at Salonpas junior tennis tournament
Sunu to defend title at Salonpas junior tennis tournamentZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's No. 1 junior tennis player Sunu Wahyu Trijati will try to put his dismal performance at the Cigna Open behind him when he defends his title at the Salonpas Junior Tennis Championships next...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
JP/4/DENGUE
JP/4/DENGUE.RM 80----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Malaria Eradication Dengue fever eradication Operation Command (KOPEM) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Period: 1959 -...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Tony Hotland
Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post JakartaPolice have arrested another 30 suspected illegal loggers in Kalimantan, an island adjacent to Malaysia, and seized almost 30,000 cubic meters of logs during an operation conducted from Feb. 19 to Feb. 28.National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Even doctor gets dengue
Even doctor gets dengue A doctor, four nurses and two cleaning staff at the city-run Tarakan Hospital in West Jakarta are among the latest dengue fever patients to be treated at the hospital, an official said on Tuesday.Dr.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Maluku determined to rebuild peace after bitter conflict
Maluku determined to rebuild peace after bitter conflictThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of foreign diplomats and representatives of international institutions made a field visit to Ambon on Tuesday, touring the so-called reconciliation schools built by the local administration with the...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Mega to tour regions before campaign
Mega to tour regions before campaignFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA week before the March 11 campaign period kicks off, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to tour several provinces for working visits, but will spare one or two hours on each visit to...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Regent demands official cars as leaving gifts
Regent demands official cars as leaving giftsRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Donggala, Central Sulawesi Nabi Bidja, the regent of Donggala in Central Sulawesi, has proposed to the legislative council that the regency administration's 28 official cars be changed in status to private cars.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Abandoned by Golkar, youth affiliate seeks new image
Abandoned by Golkar, youth affiliate seeks new imageRais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Pancasila Patriots' Party is a nationalist democratic party comprised of quality members, and is dedicated to national development based on the Pancasila state ideology and...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Mega to 'tour' regions before official campaign
Mega to 'tour' regions before official campaign Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post JakartaA week before the March 11 campaign period kicks off, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to tour several provinces for working visits, but will spare one or two hours on each...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
JICA assists Kendari poll officials
JICA assists Kendari poll officialsKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Yoshijima Shoichi, an official from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), visited on Tuesday the Southeast Sulawesi General Elections Commission (KPUD) in Kendari, the capital of Southeast Sulawesi.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Bali to host first F1 powerboat race
Bali to host first F1 powerboat race JAKARTA: Indonesia will host its first Formula One powerboating event later this year, an organizer said on Thursday."The event will be held in Benoa, Bali on Oct. 30 and Oct. 31.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Bird flu remains a threat despite decrease in cases
Bird flu remains a threat despite decrease in casesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cases of poultry deaths due to the avian influenza outbreak have decreased, but the threat may not end until later this year, an official says.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Taufik Kiemas launches attack on wife's rival
Taufik Kiemas launches attack on wife's rivalFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the legislative election draws near, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has stepped up attacks on the top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Disco brawl kills two, police name seven suspects
Disco brawl kills two, police name seven suspectsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two security guards at Stadium Discotheque in Taman Sari, West Jakarta, were killed and four others injured in a brawl between club employees and hoodlums on Tuesday at about 1 a.m.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
GRANT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY: President director of PT Ford
GRANT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY: President director of PT Ford Motor Indonesia Will Angove (second right), accompanied by award judges Pia Alisjahbana (second left), Ligaya Tumbelaka (far left) and Ayatrohaedi (far right), presents a symbolic cheque to a fund recipient during a recent award...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
BOOK LAUNCHING AT HOTEL ALILA: On March 1, 2004, Hotel Alila
BOOK LAUNCHING AT HOTEL ALILA: On March 1, 2004, Hotel Alila Jakarta hosted a book launching event attended by about 70 high- ranking officials of various Indonesian ministeries. The book, The Economic Landscape of Indonesian Infrastructure, was launched by the National Development Planning Board...
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
Indonesia tops business corruption table
Indonesia tops business corruption table Indonesia is seen as the most corrupt country in Asia for the third year running, the study by Hong Kong-based Political & Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd said on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Mar 2004
World Bank refutes corruption allegation
World Bank refutes corruption allegationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A consultant with the World Bank in Central Sulawesi rejected on Tuesday a statement that a bank-funded project in Donggala regency in 2002 was marred by corruption. "The statement is not true.