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Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Poor sentiment in region hits rupiah, stocks
Poor sentiment in region hits rupiah, stocksDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe rupiah and stock index were down on Thursday, feeling the pinch from the bearish regional sentiment and renewed fears of violence at home mostly due to the general election campaign as outdoor campaigning...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Witness says Gunawan vowed vengeance before escape
Witness says Gunawan vowed vengeance before escapeM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA witness testified on Thursday that defendant Gunawan Santoso, who has been charged with ordering the assassination of PT Aneka Sarana Bakti (Asaba) president director Boedyharto Angsono, had vowed to...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Tanah Abang to have new look in five years
Tanah Abang to have new look in five yearsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn five years, Tanah Abang will be transformed from an overcrowded, dirty and sprawling market area, to a slick, new shopping and business complex.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
More busway drivers being tested
More busway drivers being tested JAKARTA: At least 70 drivers are in the third phase of the process to become busway drivers at the Pinang Ranti busway terminal in Pondok Gede, East Jakarta.According to a director at busway operator PT Jakarta Express Trans, Ibnu Susanto, only 40 drivers would pass...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Motorola launches V600 and V303 phones
Motorola launches V600 and V303 phonesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to help boost its share in the local cellular phone market, PT Motorola Indonesia launched on Thursday two new products, the V303 and V600, which respectively targets mid-end and high-end market segments.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
[b]Barisan Nasional
Barisan Nasional victory welcomed as good news Bantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly, Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id2. Thang -- Political Islamization in Malaysia and its discontents 1 X 30 Malaysians shun theocratic society Thang D.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
'Politicians can always find a loophole'
'Politicians can always find a loophole'In a move meant to ensure politicians deliver on their campaign promises, a group of Jakarta residents have asked four City Council candidates to put down their promises in writing.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Malaysians shun theocratic sociaty
Malaysians shun theocratic sociatyThang D. Nguyen, Political Analyst, Jakarta As I watched the firework celebration of the Malaysian elections near the Petronas Towers last Sunday night, it was brought home to me that the National Front's landslide victory reflects the Malaysian people's choice of...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
RI tipped to lead Asia Pacific with highest salary increase
RI tipped to lead Asia Pacific with highest salary increaseSingapore, Deutsche Presse-Agentur Indonesia is tipped to lead the Asia-Pacific region in pay raises this year while Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan are likely to see the smallest, a survey forecast on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Parties break rules, big money for 'supporters'
Parties break rules, big money for 'supporters'Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFor many young people in Jakarta's kampongs, the 22-day official campaign period this month is manna from heaven -- free T-shirts and money."Today we are on the Golkar wagon.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
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Dozens of protected animals seized from TNI officer: Jakarta Police special unit for wildlife protection, wildlife watchdog Pro Fauna and the government's Natural Resources Conservation Unit (BKSDA) rescued late on Thursday dozens of protected animals being kept by a Navy officer, who is also a...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Construction of Java-Sumatra tunnel to begin in 2005
Construction of Java-Sumatra tunnel to begin in 2005The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is planning to start the construction of a US$15 billion underground twin tunnel connecting Java and Sumatra early next year, a senior official said on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Bird flu inflicts Rp 2 trillion in losses
Bird flu inflicts Rp 2 trillion in lossesAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA non-governmental organization specializing in poultry analysis revealed on Thursday that bird flu had caused the poultry industry losses amounting to approximately Rp 2 trillion (US$235 million) since November last...
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Kerosene sold to woo voters
Kerosene sold to woo votersSEMARANG: Political parties are relying on a variety of tricks to woo voters during the election campaign, including the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) in Semarang, the capital of Central Java province.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
1. ACEH: 50 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 36
1. ACEH: 50 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 36 Acehnese indifferent to elections 2. ROUNDUP: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Outdoor campaign to make headache for Jakartans 3. GOLPUT: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 X 9 Expense to cost out-of-town votes 4. MONEY: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 Parties break rules, big money for 'supporters'
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
PT PAL launches RI's biggest ship
PT PAL launches RI's biggest ship SURABAYA: State ship maker PT PAL Indonesia has completed the making of a big cargo ship, believed to be the largest ever produced by this country.The 45,000 dead weight ton, double-skin bulk carrier, the Cemara, is 189.9 meters long, and 30.5 meters wide.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Confusion
Confusion If I may be frank, the start of the 2004 election campaign has caused confusion among many people, educated or otherwise, mostly due to the large number of parties contesting the elections (24 to be exact).
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Warnings are not enough
Warnings are not enough Compared to the rallies during the previous elections in 1999, the current campaigning is relatively controlled. There are some reasons for this: First, because the people are fed up with the way in which political parties hold campaigns.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Akbar faces fresh, Rp 1b court case
Akbar faces fresh, Rp 1b court caseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGolkar chairman Akbar Tandjung is facing a fresh court case after a self-confessed middleman filed a lawsuit against the speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) at the South Jakarta District Court on Thursday.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
TV Today: Friday, March 26, 2004
TV Today: Friday, March 26, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Documentary7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 7:30 Music: Asik-Asik 9:00 TV Series: Love Talk10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina has lost an appeal in a U.S. court, clearing the way for Karaha Bodas Co. (KBC) to gain US$290 million in compensation for its canceled power project.In a judgment filed March 23, the U.S.
Fri, 26 Mar 2004
Maluku refugees await government assistance
Maluku refugees await government assistanceM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, MalukuTension and fear is rare today on the spice island of Maluku, which was once rocked by sectarian conflicts from 1999 to 2002, and regardless of their religions, the local people mingle on the streets, at...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Presidential hopefuls must have zero debt
Presidential hopefuls must have zero debtMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has announced additional requirements for presidential and vice presidential candidates standing in the upcoming election.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
MAS to double flights to HK
MAS to double flights to HKKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will double its non-stop services between Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur to 14 times a week effective on Sunday, the carrier said. The increased service, using Airbus aircraft, will offer a total of 1,668 seats in each direction, the...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Excelcomindo's profit falls by 46 percent
Excelcomindo's profit falls by 46 percentThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPT Excelcomindo Pratama, the country's third-largest mobile phone operator, said on Wednesday that its 2003 audited net profit dropped by 46 percent compared with the year before, due to rising operational costs.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Pedicab driver assaulters get 10 months
Pedicab driver assaulters get 10 months JAKARTA: The North Jakarta District Court sentenced four Koja subdistrict public order officers to 10 months in prison for assaulting a becak (pedicab) driver on July 3, 2003, who later died of severe injuries.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Panwaslu probes money politics
Panwaslu probes money politics MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: As of the 14th day of the campaign period on Wednesday, the South Sulawesi Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) had received eight reports on money politics, of which five have been investigated.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Sesetan villagers preserve kissing tradition
Sesetan villagers preserve kissing traditionWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Around 30 young, beautiful couples solemnly performed a special prayer at the village temple of Banjar Kaja, Sesetan, Denpasar.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Barli puts on masterpiece retrospective
Barli puts on masterpiece retrospectiveOei Eng Goan, Contributor, enggoano@indosat.net.idRarely has a painter been able to show his mastery of various styles at a solo exhibition like the one featuring the works of Barli at the Indonesian National Gallery, Central Jakarta, the opening of which...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
TNI accused of ignoring defense white paper
TNI accused of ignoring defense white paper JP/4/TNITNI accused of ignoring defense white paperTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaA senior official from the Ministry of Defense lamented on Wednesday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) had ignored the white paper on state defense and accused the...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Mega says beware of bribes, as PDI-P hands out cash
Mega says beware of bribes, as PDI-P hands out cashThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Yogyakarta/SurakartaWhile observers are warning political parties and the public to be on the alert for vote-buying, at least one high-profile candidate is apparently worried by attempts from rival parties to bribe voters.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Australian lawmakers to approve Timor Sea gas deal
Australian lawmakers to approve Timor Sea gas deal Rod McGuirk, Associated Press, Canberra, Australia Australian lawmakers on Wednesday were expected to approve legislation paving the way for Australia and East Timor to carve up a gas and oil field, a deal minor political parties say short changes...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Elections could be postponed: Minister
Elections could be postponed: MinisterP.C. Naommy and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In spite of repeated assurances from the General Election Commission (KPU) that the election would be held on schedule, several delays in the preparations have led one highly placed minister to...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Sacred site devotees attacked 1 dead
Sacred site devotees attacked 1 deadYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungA man was killed when an identified assailant ran amok and attacked five visitors with a machete at the sacred Mbah Cacag Ganti burial site in Sumedang regency, West Java, on Wednesday.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
* Headlines: Chief justice has new deputies 2
* Headlines: Chief justice has new deputies 2 * National: Observers lament media's misuse of Bahasa 4 * Archipelago: Foreigners suspected in Sumatran tiger trade 5 * Opinion: Islamic parties' prospects in upcoming polls 7 * City: Market prices going down, but still high 8 * Sports: Asian golfers...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
BNI to issue up to Rp 1 trillion in bonds in June
BNI to issue up to Rp 1 trillion in bonds in JuneDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank, is set to issue sub-ordinated bonds worth up to Rp 1 trillion (US$117 million) in May or June, to help strengthen capital and...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Driving not as easy as it used to be
Driving not as easy as it used to beEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn an effort to improve the quality of drivers in Jakarta, the Jakarta Police have vowed to tighten the procedure in obtaining a driving license for new applicants.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
1. ROUNDUP: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. ROUNDUP: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Mega instructs party faithful to reject money from others 2. WOMEN: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Islamic candidates mum on polygamy 3. OTONOMI: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 Two new parties running on autonomy issue 4.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Pertamina to boost Bekasi field output
Pertamina to boost Bekasi field output The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina said on Wednesday that oil production from its new oil fields in Bekasi, West Java, would reach a peak of 35,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2005.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
British Embassy clarifies
British Embassy clarifies On March 10, 2004 you reported that the United Kingdom had banned Indonesian plywood imports, and then lifted the ban. This is not correct. UK consumers greatly value Indonesian timber products for their excellent quality.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
JP/5/AMBON
JP/5/AMBONThousands of refugees await much-needed government aidM. Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post Ambon, MalukuTension and fear is rare today on the spice island of Maluku, which was once rocked by sectarian conflicts from 1999 to 2002, and regardless of their religions, the local people mingle on the...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Killer of rector gets 17 years
Killer of rector gets 17 years Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamThe Banda Aceh District Court sentenced suspected Acehnese rebel Mahyiddin alias Raja Preman, 25, to 17 years in prison for murdering Syiah Kuala University (Unsyiah) rector Dayan Dawood in 2001.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Jakarta govt big spender, but fails to address crucial issues
Jakarta govt big spender, but fails to address crucial issuesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta administration spent Rp 10.38 trillion (US$1.2 billion), or 89.79 percent of the 2003 city budget of Rp 11.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Kampar regency again paralyzed after violent protest
Kampar regency again paralyzed after violent protestHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, RiauTeachers and civil servants in Kampar staged strikes against Kampar Regent Jefri Noer on Wednesday, a day after a violent clash with police that left two students with serious gunshot wounds.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Who must obey the law?
Who must obey the law?From Warta Kota The leader of the Crescent Star Party (PBB), who is also the minister of justice and human rights, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, violated campaign rules by campaigning in south Jakarta while not on leave (Warta Kota, March 15).
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Students protest slow graft probe
Students protest slow graft probe CIREBON, West Java: Some 100 student activists staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the Cirebon Prosecutor's Office, condemning it for halting an investigation into the alleged corruption involving 30 Cirebon councillors and Rp 997 million of the municipal...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
OCBC to benefit from RI bank stake
OCBC to benefit from RI bank stake Singapore, Dow Jones Singapore's Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd.'s move to buy a stake in Indonesia's PT Bank NISP is likely to be positive for the Singapore lender, analysts said on Wednesday.Singapore's No.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 24, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 24, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Islamic candidates mum on polygamy
Islamic candidates mum on polygamyA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaRealizing their demographic power, Islamic political parties are working hard to win women's votes in the April 5 legislative election. A no-less important strategy is avoiding sensitive issues like polygamy, permitted in Islam.
Thu, 25 Mar 2004
Green hot chili peppers go through the roof
Green hot chili peppers go through the roofBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAlthough the prices of several food products, particularly vegetables and cooking spices, have dropped a bit this week due to the peaceful campaign period, market confidence remains low, with some traders...