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Fri, 11 Apr 2003
300 elephants killed in national park
300 elephants killed in national park JAKARTA: Three hundred elephants have been killed since 1993 in the South Bukit Barisan National Park in Lampung, and three tons of their tusks have been sold, according to a report released on Thursday that portrays uncontrolled poaching in the province.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
RI police probe into Davao blast
RI police probe into Davao blast JAKARTA: Police here are investigating the possible involvement of five Indonesians in the March 4 bombing of Sasa seaport in Davao, the Philippines."There is an intelligence analysis that says five Indonesians might have been involved in the bombing.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Govt to dismiss 2,000 to restructure PPD
Govt to dismiss 2,000 to restructure PPDFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Adding insult to injury of the employees of state-owned Djakarta Transportation bus company (PPD), the government has planned to lay off about 2,000 workers as part of its efforts to improve the company's...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
East Timor indicts five more people for 1999 atrocities
East Timor indicts five more people for 1999 atrocitiesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors in East Timor filed another set of indictments at the Dili District Court over a spate of violent incidents in 1999, but said they were still waiting for response from the court in...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Attack separatists
Attack separatistsFrom Koran TempoRecently, the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono was angered by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for what he said were frequent violations of the Indonesia-GAM peace accord.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
RI Muslims want quick end of U.S. invasion
RI Muslims want quick end of U.S. invasionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite their constant opposition against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Indonesian Muslim leaders expect the war to end immediately after coalition forces have taken control of Baghdad.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
No compromise with RMS: Officials
No compromise with RMS: OfficialsAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku Maluku's acting governor Sinyo Harri Sarundayang insisted that the civilian emergency authorities would not compromise with the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement in the planned observance of its 54th...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
2004 elections not expected to produce any new leaders
2004 elections not expected to produce any new leadersArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts warned on Thursday that an alternative choice of leaders would unlikely emerge from the 2004 general election because political parties have offered no new political agenda and no room for new...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
But, although it still dominates in the Southeast Asia region,
But, although it still dominates in the Southeast Asia region, Indonesia has failed to maintain its performance in the Olympics or the Asian Games.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 10, 2003
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 10, 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading volume --------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 11 of 11Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
JP/ /Across
JP/ /AcrossRiau regency to repair schoolsPEKANBARU, Riau: The regency of Indragiri Hulu in Riau has set aside Rp 5 billion (about US$561,000) to rebuild schools that were damaged during recent flooding.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
RI, Brunei boost defense cooperation
RI, Brunei boost defense cooperation JAKARTA: Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam agreed on Thursday to strengthen defense cooperation, with the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the governments of the two neighboring countries.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Al A'zhom blends Sundanese and Arab architecture
Al A'zhom blends Sundanese and Arab architectureMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Residents of Tangerang, about 25 kilometers west of Jakarta, are anxious to see their Rp 43 billion (over US$5 million) grand mosque completed soon.The Al A'zhom Grand Mosque built on a 2.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Govt signals war as GAM says no to Joint Council meet
Govt signals war as GAM says no to Joint Council meetTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hope for a peaceful solution to the Aceh issue faded on Thursday when the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) declined to attend a Joint Council meeting to discuss violations of the Cessation of...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
`Pure mind is the most important'
`Pure mind is the most important' The government recently declared the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) a national epidemic threat. Some people have taken precautions by wearing masks and taking vitamins, but many others, especially the poor, do not worry at all, asserting that life and...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Foreign delegates to attend PATA conference
Foreign delegates to attend PATA conferenceThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri has confirmed that she will open the 52nd Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) conference in Nusa Dua, Bali on Monday.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
New vehicle sales rise 8.1% by March
New vehicle sales rise 8.1% by MarchJAKARTA: New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose 8.1 percent on month to 29,297 units in March, the car assemblers' association Gaikindo said on Thursday. Of the total, commercial vehicles accounted for 26,676 units in March, up 6.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
National debate contest begins
National debate contest begins JAKARTA: Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar opened on Thursday the English National School Debating Championship 2003, which will run until April 17 in Jakarta.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Asia clamps down as deadly SARS spreads
Asia clamps down as deadly SARS spreads Tan Ee Lyn and Jason Szep Reuters Hong Kong/SingaporeSingapore slapped a quarantine on arriving foreign workers as anxiety grew on Thursday over the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
RI expects OPEC to approve post-war oil output cut
RI expects OPEC to approve post-war oil output cutAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Indonesia expects OPEC members at their upcoming meeting to approve an oil output cut of 1.5 million barrels per day for the period after the Iraq war, Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Asia clamps down as deadly SARS spreads, toll hits 110
Asia clamps down as deadly SARS spreads, toll hits 110Tan Ee Lyn and Jason Szep, Reuters, Hong Kong/Singapore Singapore slapped a quarantine on arriving foreign workers as anxiety grew on Thursday over the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
TNI must not repeat E. Timor mistakes
TNI must not repeat E. Timor mistakesArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapost.com The process of ending hostilities in troubled Aceh, which has been underway for the last five months, has entered a new, critical phase, which if not handled properly, could wreck...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Subdistrict heads to receive Kijang
Subdistrict heads to receive KijangThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is set to give a new Toyota Kijang car to each of the 267 subdistrict heads in the city.Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said on Thursday that the vehicles were badly needed not only by the subdistrict heads, but also by...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Customs cancel import clearance privileges of eight companies
Customs cancel import clearance privileges of eight companiesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has revoked the "priority lane" import clearance facility of eight companies because they failed to meet the new requirements set by the customs...
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, April 11, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, April 11, 2003Exhibitions * Painting, Our Roots Are Our Wings, by Indian Artistes Network, at World Trade Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta,(Hp. 0811-938-220), e-mail: admin@indianartistesnetwork.com, until April 13, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
The more fiery the clash between the U.S. with the Iraqis is,
The more fiery the clash between the U.S. with the Iraqis is, the more relevant the discourse on the UN position will be. UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has expressed his concern about the unjustified attack on Iraq by the coalition forces led by the U.S.
Fri, 11 Apr 2003
NGO reports exploitation of RI migrant workers in Taiwan
NGO reports exploitation of RI migrant workers in TaiwanEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental organization claimed on Thursday that the majority of Indonesian migrant workers (TKIs) in Taiwan were abused and urged the government to take necessary measures to end their agony.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
More SARS masks needed
More SARS masks neededFrom Suara KaryaThe Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is entering Indonesia, causing a lot of anxiety among the public. One way of preventing the spread of SARS is to wear a mask in public places.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Blitar to host national assembly
Blitar to host national assembly JAKARTA: A national meeting that will bring together politicians and public figures who are concerned about the country's future will take place in the East Java town of Blitar between June 1 and June 21.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Troops implicated in Papua arms theft
Troops implicated in Papua arms theftTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has found strong indications of the involvement of its own members in a recent burglary at the Wamena military district's arsenal that left three dead, including two Army soldiers.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
BIN to tighten control of state secrets
BIN to tighten control of state secretsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M. Hendropriyono said on Wednesday the government must tighten its control over the flow of information to prevent the leak of state secrets, pointing to the state secrecy bill as the...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
MAS suspends flights to Medan
MAS suspends flights to Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Malaysian Airline Service (MAS) has suspended its flights from Penang to Medan this week because of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) threat.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Festival presents women in arts
Festival presents women in artsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kartini Day, every April 21, usually evokes memories of parades of little children clad in colorful national dress or various competitions ranging from best-dressed, best-behaved, best singing, to best writing.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Malaysian firms want 12,400 RI workers
Malaysian firms want 12,400 RI workers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A number of Malaysian companies, particularly those engaged in palm oil plantations, has requested about 12,400 workers from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in the last four months.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 10, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 10, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Bali Christian Art Association, by artist like I Gd Sukana Kariana, I Komang Wahyu S, I Gd Yosef C, Darsane, Ni Ketut Ayu Sri Wardani, Koniherawati, I Ketut Lasia, I Nyoman Darsane, & Tina Bailey, at Galeri GKI Denpasar, Jl.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Parties fail the people: Minister
Parties fail the people: Minister JAKARTA: Many political parties had been established in recent years with the only goal of satisfying the selfish interests of their founders rather than the people's welfare, a cabinet minister said.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Achieving RI export recovery
Achieving RI export recoveryorAchieving export recovery 2. Pro8 -- Rewriting Russia's recent economic history 1 X 30Rewriting Russia's economic history3. Star -- Travel advice on SARS-affected countries will hurt tourism 1 X 32 Tourism fragile due to SARS advice
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 10, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 10, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show: RT / RW8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta10:00 Quiz: Disikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music:...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Jakarta's busway project infeasible
Jakarta's busway project infeasibleBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe busway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta is financially infeasible as it only serves 12.9 kilometers of road, a transportation expert says.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
1. FAUZY: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. FAUZY: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS RI artist makes big name overseas 2. EDDIE: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Griffin finds comedy in troubled family
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
ASEAN ministers to discuss capital market
ASEAN ministers to discuss capital market MANILA: ASEAN finance ministers and their deputies are expected to discuss at the meeting initiatives to develop the region's capital markets, particularly a proposal to create an Asian bond market.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
President to dedicate monument
President to dedicate monument JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to preside over the unveiling of a "Brotherhood Monument" this coming Sunday to commemorate the May 1998 riots in the area of Chinatown here that left hundreds dead.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
pHOTO:
pHOTO: LIGHT MALFUNCTION: A city worker fixes a broken traffic light on Jl. Mangga Dua, West Jakarta. The broken traffic light caused gridlock on Wednesday, with drivers vying to pass through the intersection.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Donors press govt, GAM to honor deal
Donors press govt, GAM to honor dealTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Donor countries have pressed the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to stick to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, saying that military force could not bring peace to Aceh.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
10 roosters seized during cockfight
10 roosters seized during cockfight BOGOR: Police revealed Wednesday that they had raided a cockfight here and seized 10 fighting cocks, but had failed to arrest any of the dozens of people who were watching the fight and gambling on the outcome.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
PPD bus operator strike makes small ripples
PPD bus operator strike makes small ripplesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The state enterprise Djakarta Transportation bus company (PPD) was not in operation on Wednesday as most of its drivers, conductors and staff went on strike, but it did not greatly affect the city...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Primary school students rally in Bandung
Primary school students rally in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of elementary school students staged a rally in front of the West Java provincial legislature building, demanding the local administration to waive their monthly school fees.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
T-bonds well received
T-bonds well received The positive reception toward the Rp 2.7 trillion (US$300 million) in eight-year Treasury Bonds, which were issued on Tuesday through the first public auction the government has ever held, reflected a higher market confidence in the government's willingness and ability to...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Achieving export recovery
Achieving export recoveryAri A. Perdana, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id Before the aggression in Iraq, Indonesia's foreign trade indicators raised some hopes of a recovery. Total exports in 2002 were US$57 billion, 1.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Modest life and consistency
Modest life and consistencyFrom KompasPresident Megawati and cabinet ministers have always appealed to the nation to lead a modest life. Ironically, Megawati's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle held its national conference from March 10 through March 13 at a five-star hotel (Shangril-La,...