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Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Supreme Court's ruling
Supreme Court's rulingFrom Bisnis Indonesia The Supreme Court ruling to exonerate Akbar Tandjung is just a plagiarized, humorous piece by Srimulat, one of the country's famous groups of comedians. However, it falls flat as a joke.Unfortunately, ordinary citizens can do nothing about this.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Another Marriott suspect detained
Another Marriott suspect detained JAKARTA: National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko said on Monday the police had transferred a suspect in the JW Marriott Hotel bombing Amran bin Mansur, alias Andi Saputra to the Jakarta Police for investigation.However, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
IFA pumps $200m more into Dubai's resort
IFA pumps $200m more into Dubai's resortDUBAI: Kuwait's International Financial Advisers (IFA) have signed their fifth joint venture deal with Dubai property developers Nakheel to construct a luxury hotel and resort at a cost of US$200 million on the emirate's colossal man-made island, The Palm...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Substandard conditions keep plantation workers in poverty
Substandard conditions keep plantation workers in povertyApriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The government has not yet tended to poor labor conditions at state-owned oil palm plantations in North Sumatra, leaving the majority of workers underpaid and...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Medco's profit drops on falling oil production
Medco's profit drops on falling oil productionBloomberg Bangkok PT Medco Energi Internasional, Indonesia's only publicly traded oil company, posted a lower profit in the fourth quarter because of falling oil production, said PTT Exploration & Production Pcl of Thailand.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Megawati to visit Nabire, Jayapura
Megawati to visit Nabire, JayapuraJAYAPURA, Papua: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to visit the devastated town of Nabire, which was recently rocked by a fatal earthquake measuring 6.9 on the Richter scale.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Vital steps at international biodiversity meet
Vital steps at international biodiversity meetMartin Khor The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia The first meeting of the parties of the Biosafety Protocol, which is part of the Convention on Biological Diversity, ended on Friday with the adoption of 10 decisions.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Witness testifies Tomy used threats of violence
Witness testifies Tomy used threats of violenceM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former business associate of well-connected businessman Tomy Winata told the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday that his Artha Graha company security guards' threats of violence had always been a...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Iraq Governing Council OKs interim constitution
Iraq Governing Council OKs interim constitutionAgencies BaghdadIraq's U.S.-appointed Governing Council put aside differences on Monday to forge an interim constitution, a key foundation in Washington's plans to hand sovereignty back to Iraqis by June 30.Agreement was finally reached at 4:20 a.m.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Govt launches infrastructure projects nationwide
Govt launches infrastructure projects nationwideAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Monday its plan to develop several infrastructure projects worth more than Rp 200 trillion (US$23.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Late ballot paper printing threatens poll
Late ballot paper printing threatens pollMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The printing of ballot papers may be moved further back as film printing firms have still not finished the templates for the ballots, which will greatly delay the delivery of the election materials to all the...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
S'pore Petroleum to buy BP's stake
S'pore Petroleum to buy BP's stake SINGAPORE: Singapore Petroleum Co. Ltd. said on Monday it will buy British Petroleum Singapore's one-third stake in Singapore Refining Company Pte. Ltd. and one-sixth equity interest in Tanker Mooring Services Co. Pte. Ltd. in a deal worth about US$140 million.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
House endorses judicial laws revisions
House endorses judicial laws revisionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives put the organization and administration of judicial institutions under the Supreme Court on Monday, ending the control over the judicial system by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
American to be grilled on wild 'pets'
American to be grilled on wild 'pets' JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police will question on Wednesday a U.S. national living in Cikupa, Tangerang, over allegations that he was keeping 20 protected animals at his house.Chief of the resources and environmental department Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
'Debate on others' ideology pointless'
'Debate on others' ideology pointless'After more than three decades, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their relatives have been restored their right to vote and to run in the legislative elections.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
* Headlines: January export raises optimism over RI's growth 3
* Headlines: January export raises optimism over RI's growth 3 * National: House endorses bills revising laws on courts 4 * Archipelago: State plantation workers live in poverty 5 * Opinion: Banks need structural change, diversified ownership 6 * City: Police to summon CNOOC officials over polluted...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Copyright Law
Copyright Law We recently received an e-mail offering the B2B Indonesia CD- ROM, which has apparently been circulating for some time.As the publisher of B2B Indonesia, we would like to confirm that the product offered in the e-mail is not genuine.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Malaysian firm dropped from monorail project
Malaysian firm dropped from monorail projectIndonesian Transit Central (ITC), a local consortium in charge of the monorail project, revealed on Monday it had dropped Malaysian firm MTrans Holding Sdn. Bhd.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Drugs dealers on death row make the best of their time
Drugs dealers on death row make the best of their timeMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTwenty-three-year-old Thai national Nothanam M. Saichon never expected to find herself counting off her final days on death row in a prison in Indonesia.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Telekom Malaysia's shares go on sale
Telekom Malaysia's shares go on sale KUALA LUMPUR: The sale of shares in Telekom Malaysia opened Monday as part of the government's efforts to woo more investors to the giant phone company and raise as much as 3 billion ringgit (US$789 million).
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
TV Program: Monday, March 1, 2004
TV Program: Monday, March 1, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News10:00 TV Drama: Kabayan 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:30 English News Service4:00 News5:30 News: Info...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Shandong, Palangkaraya boost trade
Shandong, Palangkaraya boost tradePALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Central Kalimantan provincial administration and the government of Shandong province in China have agreed to establish economic and trade ties.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
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Banking sector would benefit from structural change, not quick profits or Banks need structural change, diversified ownership Rizal Ramli Former Coordinating Minister for the Economy Jakarta 2. Bantar -- Undesirable consequences of ASEAN peacekeeping force 2 X 30 Undesirable consequences of an...
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Poor elections preparations
Poor elections preparations The general election is coming closer and closer, but preparations for the elections are not going well. It is easy to see how poorly the logistics procurement by the elections committee is going, a problem that could cause a delay of the elections.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Rupiah Rates March 1
Rupiah Rates March 1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,938.10 6,158.23 6,582.74 6,513.36 Brunei dollar 1 5,266.82 4,675.06 4,997.06 4,944.67 Canadian dollar 1 6,697.63 5,946.39 6,354.58 6,289.31 Swiss franc 1 7,108.67 6,311.19 6,744.57 6,675.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Try appears again in rights tribunal
Try appears again in rights tribunal JAKARTA: Former vice president Gen. (ret.) Try Sutrisno defended on Monday a decision by the military to open fire on a crowd during the Tanjung Priok incident in 1984.
Tue, 02 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).
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
Susilo lays low by Megawati's side
Susilo lays low by Megawati's sideThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the election draws close, political parties are now openly touting their possible presidential and vice presidential candidates in the hope of drumming up enough support to grab power.
Tue, 02 Mar 2004
8,000 TKI work illegally in Syiria
8,000 TKI work illegally in SyiriaRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMinister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea expressed his deep disappointment over the fact that some 8,000 Indonesians were working illegally in Syria, even though Indonesia had no labor export arrangements...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
European Union to help refugees in Maluku
European Union to help refugees in Maluku Muhammad Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post JakartaThe European Union (EU) will donate funds to help refugees in Maluku and North Maluku to return home or resettle to other areas.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
CHECKED BY CHRIS
CHECKED BY CHRISBali spoils you with a myriad of trendy souvenirs Pratevi Devi Contributor Denpasar, Bali Whether you're talking about handicraft, handmade fabric, or decorative ceramics, stoneware, bamboo or woodwork, Bali provides you with endless choices.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
* Headlines: Corruption threatens Indonesia's defense system 3
* Headlines: Corruption threatens Indonesia's defense system 3 * National: House finishes revising judicial laws 4 * Archipelago: More home-made bombs found in Poso 5 * Opinion: Elections: Civilian vs. military nationalism 6 * City: 23 on death row in Tangerang 8 * Sports: Defending champ Woods...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
RI tourism industry lacks promotion, not security
RI tourism industry lacks promotion, not security Indonesia's tourism and hospitality industry has been trying to get back on its feet after several consecutive blows, starting with the 2002 Bali bombing incident, followed by SARS, the Marriott bombing and enactment of the visa-on-arrival policy.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Indofood profit plummets by 25 percent
Indofood profit plummets by 25 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur announced over the weekend that its audited net profit last year declined by 25 percent, mostly because of an increase in interest expense, financing charges and...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Semen Padang to build new plant
Semen Padang to build new plantRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Semen Padang, the West Sumatra unit of the country's largest cement maker PT Semen Gresik, plans to construct a new cement plant, starting next year, to anticipate future rising demand.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
"Cici and Koko" finalists to compete
"Cici and Koko" finalists to compete JAKARTA: The committee of the 2004 West Jakarta "Cici and Koko" (Chinese-Indonesian terms for sister and brother) pageant has selected 16 couples, out of 100 participating couples, to compete in next weeks final.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Two GAM rebels killed, two others escape
Two GAM rebels killed, two others escape PEKANBARU, Riau: Two member of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) were killed, while two others managed to escape a gunfight with ten Army soldiers in Pangkalan Kerinci, 70 kilometers east of Pekanbaru, Riau, on Friday.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Free medical treatment for dengue victims
Free medical treatment for dengue victims INDRAMAYU, West Java: The Indramayu administration in West Java has offered free medical treatment in its attempt to fight the outbreak of dengue fever in the regency.Indramayu regent Irianto MS Syafiuddin said that this was an emergency step.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Death row dealers awaiting executions
Death row dealers awaiting executionsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Since the enforcement of the 1997 narcotics and psychotropic substances law, the Tangerang District Court has made the most of the regulation to mete out capital punishment against drug traffickers, but none of them has...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Govt ups security to attract investors
Govt ups security to attract investorsRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the government would increase security at all vital projects and assets across the country, in a move hoped to help attract new foreign investment in...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Stamping out corruption
Stamping out corruptionFrom Republika The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has done its job well enough and has reported its findings to relevant government agencies for follow-up measures. Now that there are intensified efforts to eradicate corruption, spearheaded particularly by university students and...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Kalla calendars, food distributed
Kalla calendars, food distributed KENDARI, Central Sulawesi: A group of people distributed basic commodity packages and calendars bearing the photo of Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla to residents of Baruga district, in the Southeast Sulawesi capital of Kendari on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Politician jailed for supporting GAM
Politician jailed for supporting GAM BANDA ACEH, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam: The Aceh Besar District Court sentenced on Saturday Golkar Party politician Marwan bin Muhammad, 43, to three years in jail for giving donations to the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Australia welcomes arrest of fugitive child sex offender
Australia welcomes arrest of fugitive child sex offenderAgencies Canberra/DenpasarAustralia's justice minister congratulated Indonesian and Australian police on Sunday for tracking down and arresting a fugitive Australian child sex offender on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
More calls to end PKI ostraction
More calls to end PKI ostractionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure is mounting for the government to scrap all legislation that discriminates against former members, suspected members or relatives of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI).
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Sweden's good intentions
Sweden's good intentionsFrom Media IndonesiaThe prosecutor's office in Sweden has finally concluded that there is sufficient reason to conduct a preliminary investigation into the actions of leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), who are Swedish citizens.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Minister irked by illegal workers
Minister irked by illegal workers DUBAI: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea arrived here on Sunday, only to find 10 Indonesian women migrant workers who had been sent to the United Arab Emirates illegally by labor recruitment agencies."I am very disappointed to see this.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Regions face poll delay: Cetro
Regions face poll delay: CetroMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java The Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) has warned of elections delays in some areas after the General Elections Commission (KPU) set a March 30 deadline for ballot papers to reach polling stations, five days...
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
Suwandi lands double victory at Cigna Open tennis tourney
Suwandi lands double victory at Cigna Open tennis tourneyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suwandi chalked up a double victory at the injury-marred Cigna Open tennis tournament which ended here on Sunday.
Mon, 01 Mar 2004
1. INSIGHT: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. INSIGHT: 50 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Corruption threatens Indonesia's defense system2. FIFA: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 FIFA scraps golden, silver goals 3. POWER: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Govt power agency to dictate price in 'competition zones'