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Fri, 30 Apr 2004
JP/4/ink
JP/4/inkElection ink causes health problems: Investigation Moch. N. Kurniawan JakartaAn independent investigation revealed on Thursday that the indelible ink used to mark the fingers of voters during the general election on April 5 could cause skin infections and even trigger cancer.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Old soldiers steal the show
Old soldiers steal the show Pitan Daslani Jakarta When the reform movement rocked the country in May 1998, the theme of the political campaign was "Drive president Soeharto out along with the Military." Six years later, Indonesians are now rallying behind two retired Army generals in the race for...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
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Two former generals to steal the show please lowercase military throughout story, also you will need to use the correct title Indonesian Military (TNI) to introduce the acronym early in... sorry about long explanation, thank you Pitan Daslani Jakarta 2.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Vendors rally against thuggery
Vendors rally against thuggeryApriadi Gunawan, Medan At least 300 vendors of a traditional market here staged a protest at the North Sumatra legislative council on Thursday, demanding protection against thugs they accused of persistently trying to evict them.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Sereal fire victims rebuild homes
Sereal fire victims rebuild homes JAKARTA: Residents of Tanah Sereal in Tambora, West Jakarta, are building temporary houses to replace their homes, which were gutted by fire on April 17."We've been living at the mosque for too long," said Mahendra, 28, while securing the new canvas walls of his...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Komnas PA laments child abuse, exploitation in SMP 56 dispute
Komnas PA laments child abuse, exploitation in SMP 56 disputeDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) called on all parties involved in the prolonged dispute over SMP 56 state junior high school, Jl.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Illegal migrant workers' ordeal
Illegal migrant workers' ordealFrom Media IndonesiaReports on the imminent large-scale deportation of Indonesian migrant workers from Saudi Arabia should arouse our concern because this has happened several times before and the government has yet to find a solution to this problem.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Military or civilian?
Military or civilian? The antagonism between the military and civilians has again become a hot topic of debate. This old issue has reemerged due to the fact that two former generals are running for president.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate
'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidateJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta It was a dream that turned into a nightmare, watching the two- stage elections of the presidential candidate at the April 20 Golkar Party convention.In the first round, Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung won, ahead of Gen. (ret.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partnersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) signed an agreement on Wednesday with 13 companies and educational institutes for the establishment of a value-added matrix that would...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Police assault 'Metro TV' woman employee
Police assault 'Metro TV' woman employeeEvi Mariani, Jakarta Four Central Jakarta Police detectives were reported to the Jakarta Police for assaulting a private television channel crew member, whom they wrongly identified as a suspected drug dealer.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
House to select new senior BI official
House to select new senior BI officialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' finance commission aims to complete the selection process for the post of Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor before the end of May, according to a senior lawmaker.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
3-in-1 spells losses, say Glodok traders
3-in-1 spells losses, say Glodok traders Representatives of traders in Glodok, West Jakarta, told Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday that the new three-in-one traffic policy had disrupted their businesses and demanded adjustments in its hours of enforcement.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Tips for the sanitation service
Tips for the sanitation serviceFrom Warta Kota On April 21, many parts of Jakarta were flooded, causing long and very serious traffic congestion. One of the reasons could be that water formed pools in artery roads because the road-side gutters, filled with soil, sand and garbage, failed to function...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Rupiah Rates April 29
Rupiah Rates April 29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,576.23 5,852.66 6,247.42 6,181.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,378.37 4,787.11 5,109.45 5,055.87 Canadian dollar 1 6,651.63 5,920.86 6,319.05 6,253.27 Swiss franc 1 6,994.18 6,226.57 6,644.48 6,576.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Rupiah Rates April 29
Rupiah Rates April 29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,576.23 5,852.66 6,247.42 6,181.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,378.37 4,787.11 5,109.45 5,055.87 Canadian dollar 1 6,651.63 5,920.86 6,319.05 6,253.27 Swiss franc 1 6,994.18 6,226.57 6,644.48 6,576.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
PAN's Lie cleared of poll violation
PAN's Lie cleared of poll violation SEMARANG: The Semarang District Court acquitted on Thursday National Mandate Party (PAN) legislative candidate Alvin Lie Ling Piao. He was charged with early campaigning.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
TNI starts probe into chopper deal
TNI starts probe into chopper deal JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) is investigating alleged irregularities in the US$21.6 million purchase of four Russian-made helicopters ordered by the Army.TNI chief Gen.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004
Almost no press company has union
Almost no press company has unionTony Hotland, Jakarta Despite widespread coverage of labor rights and trade union by the press, it is a kind of irony that almost none of mass media organizations has one for their employees.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Extinguishers to be provided citywide
Extinguishers to be provided citywideDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will provide fire extinguishers for all neighborhood units, community units and subdistrict offices to help fight fires in densely populated areas that fire trucks have difficulty accessing.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Thursday, April 29, 2004
Thursday, April 29, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Science and Technology2:30 Children Drama3:00 English News Service4:00 Variety...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
RP actor woos Muslim voters
RP actor woos Muslim voters PHILIPPINES: Philippine film star Fernando Poe Jr. took his campaign for the presidency south on Wednesday, hoping to revive his fortunes after talks with a rival failed to forge a united front against the incumbent.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
* Ba'asyir goes mum at police interrogation Page2
* Ba'asyir goes mum at police interrogation Page2 * Quality education 'should come first' Page 4 * Plans for Lampung gubernatorial revote opposed Page 5 * The impact of Wiranto's presidential bid Page 7 * Jakarta neighborhoods to get fire extinguishers Page 8 * Chelsea lines up Mourinho, Ronaldo...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
RI requires much higher quality education nationwide; Academics
RI requires much higher quality education nationwide; AcademicsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Education observers suggested on Wednesday that the government should focus on improving the quality of education at schools instead of merely pushing for higher standards in the national final examinations.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
'Education is being sacrificed for profit'
'Education is being sacrificed for profit' The protracted dispute over state middle school SMP 56 in Melawai, South Jakarta, has triggered various reactions among residents, including those who believe that the case has been politicized by a certain party.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Russian chopper deal lands several in hot water
Russian chopper deal lands several in hot waterKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators have found numerous problems in the US$21.6 million purchase of four Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters committed by high-ranking officers in the Army, the defense ministry and the finance ministry.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Duckling becomes a swan
Duckling becomes a swan When I opened The Jakarta Post, dated April 25, I noticed a difference. Then I spotted the "Box" at the right side bottom. The Post has become a strapping twenty-one year old, a prime youth, "full of beans" to quote Woodhouse.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Shell plans up to 2,800 lay-offs, move IT jobs to Asia
Shell plans up to 2,800 lay-offs, move IT jobs to Asia Agence France-Presse, London The troubled oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell said on Wednesday it planned to cut up to 30 percent of its 9,300 global information technology workers and move some of the jobs to Malaysia and India.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Message from the Ambassador:
Message from the Ambassador: In conjunction with the Queen's Day anniversary on April 30, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Indonesia Ruud Treffers consented to a special interview with The Jakarta Post contributor T.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a must
Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a mustTony Hotland JakartaA group of environmentalists renewed on Wednesday their call for a prompt and transparent legal process in illegal logging cases as a condition to restore public trust in the government and to deter other people from...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Lampung revote faces mounting opposition
Lampung revote faces mounting oppositionOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung The Lampung legislative council is facing increasing pressure to cancel its plans for a gubernatorial revote, while three major factions withdrew their members from the election committee in protest.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
1. CRISIS 1x39
1. CRISIS 1x39 IDEP-USAID crisis program empowers Balinese 2. SMOKE 1x49 Nationwide campaign targets teenage smoking
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Oei Hong Djien, artwork curator
Oei Hong Djien, artwork curatorSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java It never crossed Oei Hong Djien's mind when he bought his first painting in 1965 that it would mark an important beginning for him and the country.Intrigued, he bought a painting by an then-unknown artist.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Only four parties submit list of major donors
Only four parties submit list of major donorsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Only four out of the 24 political parties that contested the legislative elections have submitted to the General Elections Commission (KPU) the names of those who made donations amounting to Rp 5 million (US$581) or more.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Old buildings in Padang in danger of disappearing
Old buildings in Padang in danger of disappearingImran Rusli, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The West Sumatra public works office and several office buildings were located near the port, in addition to a building with thick and high walls that was a military warehouse and was never idle.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Chile, Indonesia sign treaty to boost bilateral trade ties
Chile, Indonesia sign treaty to boost bilateral trade tiesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and Chilean governments signed on Wednesday an economic cooperation agreement to boost bilateral trade.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Museum Bahari valuable but neglected
Museum Bahari valuable but neglectedBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaLike buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
The impact of Wiranto's presidential bid
The impact of Wiranto's presidential bidBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta To the surprise of many, domestically and internationally, Gen. (ret.) Wiranto trounced Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung in the party's first-ever internal election, making him a strong contender for the presidential position.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partnersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) signed an agreement on Wednesday with 13 companies and educational institutes for the establishment of a value-added matrix that would...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a must
Fast, transparent legal process on illegal logging a mustTony Hotland JakartaA group of environmentalists renewed on Wednesday their call for a prompt and transparent legal process in illegal logging cases as a condition to restore public trust in the government and to deter other people from...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Thomas, Uber Cups face TV boycott
Thomas, Uber Cups face TV boycott Seven private television stations threatened to boycott the Thomas and Uber Cups in protest over the restriction in their coverage during the championship.The championship will run in Jakarta from May 7 to May 16, 2004.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Open letter to the next President of Indonesia
Open letter to the next President of IndonesiaKahlil Rowter, Jakarta I congratulate you on becoming the leader of the fourth most populous country on earth and the third largest democracy in history. As the first president to be elected directly, you carry the mandate and the hopes of more than 230...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Women reject military candidates
Women reject military candidates SEMARANG: The Indonesian Women's Coalition (KPI) voiced strong opposition to presidential candidates with military backgrounds during a rally in Semarang, Central Java, on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Shell plans up to 2,800 lay-offs, move IT jobs to Asia
Shell plans up to 2,800 lay-offs, move IT jobs to AsiaAgence France-Presse, London The troubled oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell said on Wednesday it planned to cut up to 30 percent of its 9,300 global information technology workers and move some of the jobs to Malaysia and India.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Shell plans up to 2,800 lay-offs, move IT jobs to Asia
Shell plans up to 2,800 lay-offs, move IT jobs to Asia Agence France-Presse LondonThe troubled oil giant Royal Dutch/Shell said on Wednesday it planned to cut up to 30 percent of its 9,300 global information technology workers and move some of the jobs to Malaysia and India.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partnersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) signed an agreement on Wednesday with 13 companies and educational institutes for the establishment of a value-added matrix that would...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 28, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 28, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
How to protect the Malacca Straits
How to protect the Malacca StraitsMichael Richardson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network/Singapore Singapore's Defense Minister Teo Chee Hean has called for tighter security in the Malacca Straits to prevent a possible maritime terrorist attack that could, at least temporarily, close the 900 km...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
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Open letter to the next President of Indonesia Kahlil Rowter Jakarta2. Pro -- The coming age of interest 2 X 30 Rise in world interest rates could adversely affect emerging markets J. Bradford DeLong Project Syndicate
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Zafira Elegance born out of feedback
Zafira Elegance born out of feedbackNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Collecting and analyzing customer feedback is indeed a way to remain afloat amid tight competition. Prior to releasing the latest model of its multipurpose van (MPV), PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) did just that.