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Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Correction
CorrectionEditorial: The NKRI supporters were ostensibly .... in the third paragraph of Wednesday's editorial should read The RMS supporters were ostensibly ...We regret the error. - Editor
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Our legal black hole
Our legal black hole This time it was the 94.5 percent-owned subsidiary of British Prudential Assurance Company Ltd. that plunged into Indonesia's legal "black hole".Previously in mid-June of 2002, it was the Indonesian unit of Canadian Manufactures Life Insurance stuck in legal limbo because of...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Niaga Q1 profit up by more than 200%
Niaga Q1 profit up by more than 200%Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Niaga, the country's ninth largest bank in terms of assets, said on Wednesday that first quarter profits surged by more than 200 percent on the back of strong revenue from lending operations and a decline in the cost...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
BNI posts lower Q1 net profit
BNI posts lower Q1 net profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said on Wednesday its first quarter net profit plunged by 13 percent upon its decision to raise bad loan provisions by more than fourfold.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Tangerang thieves snatch Rp 130m in latest case
Tangerang thieves snatch Rp 130m in latest caseMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Two thieves managed to steal Rp 130 million (US$15,295) belonging to a Taiwanese timber businessman from the inside of a car that had stopped outside of a penitentiary in Tangerang municipality on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Govt to disburse Rp 3.1t funds to SMEs
Govt to disburse Rp 3.1t funds to SMEsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday it would disburse around Rp 3.1 trillion (US$364.71 million) in special loans for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) next week.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Campaign targets teenage smoking
Campaign targets teenage smokingWahyoe Boediwardhana, Kuta, Bali The message is clear: teenagers should not smoke. That is the slogan of a campaign launched by two multinational giants, a convenience store franchise company and one of the leading cigarette producers in the world.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Police build costly hospital in Papua
Police build costly hospital in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: The National Police have built a hospital in Jayapura, Papua, at a cost of Rp 18 billion (US$2.2 million). The hospital was inaugurated by Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Timbul Silaen on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Malaysia fears Thai violence could spread
Malaysia fears Thai violence could spreadM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia said on Wednesday it had tightened security along its frontier with southern Thailand as it feared violence between suspected Muslim rebels and security forces could spill over the border.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
OCBC to provide funds to NISP
OCBC to provide funds to NISPDow Jones, Jakarta Overseas-Chinese Banking Corp., Singapore's number three lender by assets, on Wednesday said it is ready to provide fresh funds for Bank NISP after it acquired a 22.5 percent stake in the Indonesian bank.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Kuwaiti Ambassador clarifies
Kuwaiti Ambassador clarifies With reference to the article Kuwait deports more RI workers issued on April 26 in your well-circulated newspaper, I would like to inform you that what was mentioned in my statement was absolutely untrue.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Projector stolen from eye clinic
Projector stolen from eye clinic JAKARTA: Someone broke into an eye clinic located in the Griya Puspa building at Persahabatan Hospital in East Jakarta early on Wednesday morning, making off with an overhead projector, a security guard said."One of the guards checked the room at about 1 a.m.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Diplomatic pressure urged to spare maids from S'pore gallows
Diplomatic pressure urged to spare maids from S'pore gallowsA. Junaidi JakartaActivists from various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) urged the government on Wednesday to take diplomatic measures and legal action to help five Indonesian female housemaids now facing possible death sentences in...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Receiver to report Prudential directors
Receiver to report Prudential directorsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyer appointed by the court to safeguard the assets of PT Prudential Life Assurance threatened on Wednesday to report the company's directors to the police for obstructing him from carrying out his duties.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Lampung revote faces mounting opposition JP/1/GUS DUR4 x 9 Visually impaired support Gus Dur JP/5/NTT2 x 25 Ex-police chief to stand trial over Flores melee JP/5/NTT1 x 39 30 types of contaminated food found in NTT JP/5/PADANG1 x 48 Old buildings in Padang in danger of disappearing
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Lake level drops as farmers plant crops
Lake level drops as farmers plant crops BOGOR: The lake level in a popular resort area in Cijeruk village, Cijeruk, is decreasing because residents had converted the area into paddy fields during the past four years, Lido Lake Resort general manager Irmansjah Madewa said on Tuesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Tripartite group set up to aid HI workers' plight
Tripartite group set up to aid HI workers' plightThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Agency will set up a tripartite discussion with the management of PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN) and the workers' union, which represents around 1,300 employees of Hotel Indonesia and...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Outspoken Ba'asyir turns mum
Outspoken Ba'asyir turns mumP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir refused on Wednesday to answer police questions over his alleged role in regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) during an examination at Salemba Penitentiary in Jakarta.The questioning, led by Sr. Comr.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 29, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 29, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Solo exhibition of Wayan Karja Blue of Karja, , Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until May 25. * Ceramic and Painting by Philip Lakeman and Graham Oldroyd, at Jenggala Ceramic Jl.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
1. CHOPPER: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. CHOPPER: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18Russian helicopter deal lands several in hot water 2. BAASYIR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28Ba'asyir refuses to be questioned3. SMP: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 2444 students remain at Melawai as deadline expires 4. HACKER: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 27KPU hacker case unprecedented
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
New bylaw may worsen Jakarta pollution
New bylaw may worsen Jakarta pollutionMulta Fidrus, Tangerang An environmentalist raised concerns that a new bylaw, which was just enforced earlier this month, might worsen river pollution as it apparently disregarded control of the disposal of liquid waste produced by hospitals.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Wiranto and Timor Leste
Wiranto and Timor Leste In the commentary Wiranto must face the storm by Pitan Daslani (The Jakarta Post, April, 26) there appears a truly astonishing paragraph, "Everybody put the blame on Wiranto as well as the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police, despite their self- sacrificing devotion to...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Report on SMP 56 clarified
Report on SMP 56 clarified With reference to The Jakarta Post's Speaker's Corner column on April 26, titled "SMP 56 dispute politicized", we believe that this item may lead to a misunderstanding of the facts, especially regarding the indication of Abdul Latief's intervention in the matter.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Candidate found to have fake cert
Candidate found to have fake cert BANYUMAS, Central Java: The Banyumas General Elections Commission on Wednesday disqualified Suherman, a candidate in the recent legislative election, after his diploma was found to be false.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Legal certainty very important for further investment, ADB says
Legal certainty very important for further investment, ADB saysUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia needs to improve legal certainties if it wants to invite more investment and drive upward its modest economic growth, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Merpati's Kupang-Darwin flight opens
Merpati's Kupang-Darwin flight opens JAKARTA: Merpati airlines will resume flying the Kupang-Darwin route in cooperation with Australian regional airline Airnorth, the state-owned airline announced on Wednesday.Merpati stopped flying the route in 2000.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
;JP;MUN;
;JP;MUN; ANPAa..r.. Scene-salah-president 'No party courts me' JP/4/scene No party wants me: Solahuddin Spelling of his name should be the same JAKARTA: Deputy chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Salahuddin Wahid said on Wednesday that no political party had officially...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
1. BYLAW: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS
1. BYLAW: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS New bylaw may worsen Jakarta pollution 2. AMBON: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTSTension down; Ambon still fears snipers3. THAI: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTSOver 100 killed in south Thailand clashes4. MEGA: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTSMega, Hamzah discuss pairing
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Women's sensuality in focus
Women's sensuality in focusCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Amid the many exhibitions held in conjunction with the anniversary of the nation's heroine Raden Adjeng Kartini, two exhibitions stand out for their creative ideas and innovative mix of materials.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Divorce tops cases in Aceh sharia court
Divorce tops cases in Aceh sharia court BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Divorce petitions have dominated the types of cases that have been dealt with by the Banda Aceh Sharia Court over the last three months.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Visually impaired support Gus Dur
Visually impaired support Gus DurThe Jakarta Post, Lampung Dozens of visually impaired people staged a rally on Thursday at the Lampung General Elections Commission (KPU)'s office to protest against the commission's ruling at the national level requiring presidential and vice presidential...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
House to ask govt to slightly alter martial law in Aceh
House to ask govt to slightly alter martial law in AcehKurniawan Hari, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) is likely to recommend the government lower martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to a state of civil emergency, given improving security and public order in the province.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
PSM beats Persita to keep lead in RI league
PSM beats Persita to keep lead in RI leagueAndi Hajramurni, Makassar, South Sulawesi PSM of Makassar maintained the lead in the Indonesian soccer league after scraping to a 1-0 victory over 10-man Persita of Tangerang at Mattoangin Stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Law on teachers needed: Amien
Law on teachers needed: Amien SEMARANG, Central Java: Presidential hopeful Amien Rais said on Wednesday that Indonesia should have a teacher's law to help boost their performance."One of the factors affecting teachers' professionalism is their welfare, which can be in the form of remuneration,...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Ex-police chief to stand trial over Flores violence
Ex-police chief to stand trial over Flores violenceThe Jakarta Post, Kupang Former Manggarai Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Boni Tompoi will face trial over the deaths of six coffee farmers on Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara, during a violent protest last month.East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Brig.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Crack down on illegal loggers a must
Crack down on illegal loggers a mustTony Hotland, Jakarta A 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 committing the crime.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
30 types of poisoned food found in NTT
30 types of poisoned food found in NTTYemris Fointuna, Kupang The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Food and Drugs Agency (POM) said on Wednesday it had discovered at least 30 types of contaminated food and soft drinks in shopping centers, kiosks and stalls.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
No party wants me: Solahuddin
No party wants me: Solahuddin JAKARTA: Deputy chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Solahuddin Wahid said on Wednesday that no political party had officially offered him a chance to be their vice presidential candidate in the July election.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Megawati accepts terms for coalition with Hamzah
Megawati accepts terms for coalition with HamzahThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang President Megawati Soekarnoputri has accepted three conditions set by Vice President Hamzah Haz for another coalition in the coming presidential election.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
House rejects Ciracas port
House rejects Ciracas port JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has rejected a government plan to move the special compound for returning migrant workers from the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to Ciracas in East Jakarta, saying that it was not cost- nor time- efficient.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Photo-caption
Photo-captionJP/Mulkan SalmonaPOVERTY TALKS: Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Koentjoro-Jakti (right) accompanied by International Labor Organization (ILO) deputy country director Peter Radermaker (left) take questions from participants in a seminar here.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Honda City comes with more safety features
Honda City comes with more safety featuresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Safety has become the standard in the automotive industry, with automakers striving to provide more safety features to lure safety-conscious consumers.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
KPU hacker case a first for police
KPU hacker case a first for policeEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police cyber crimes division admitted on Wednesday that the investigation into the suspected hacker of the General Elections Committee (KPU) website, Dani Firmansyah, was an unprecedented challenge for the country's legal system.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
ADB warns of possible new Asian banking crisis
ADB warns of possible new Asian banking crisisAgence France-Presse, Manila India, Pakistan and Taiwan are at risk of a banking sector crisis unless the authorities push through reforms of the industry, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) warned Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
3 scientists named chief researchers
3 scientists named chief researchers JAKARTA: The Agency for Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) named three of its experts as chief expert researchers, the highest rank in research, in recognition of their contributions to development their fields.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Human excrement polluting RI
Human excrement polluting RI SANUR, Bali: Almost all rivers and land in Indonesia were contaminated with industrial and domestic waste as well as human excrement an expert said during a national seminar on public sanitation on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Military to send 400 soldiers to Poso
Military to send 400 soldiers to Poso MANADO, North Sulawesi: The provincial military command here will soon send some 400 reinforcement troops to help improve security in the violence-torn regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi, a senior officer said on Wednesday.North Sulawesi military chief Col.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Visually impaired throw support behind Gus Dur
Visually impaired throw support behind Gus DurThe Jakarta Post Lampung Dozens of visually impaired people staged a rally on Thursday at the Lampung General Election Commission (KPU)'s offices to protest against the commission's ruling at the national level requiring presidential and vice...
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Tension down; Ambon still fears snipers
Tension down; Ambon still fears snipersAzis Tunny and Slamet Susanto, Ambon/Yogyakarta A high-powered government team arrived in Ambon on Wednesday, as people from the provincial capital of Maluku again became segregated along religious lines.
Thu, 29 Apr 2004
Aggrieved families report hospital
Aggrieved families report hospitalEvi Mariani, Jakarta Police reports were filed against two hospitals in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in Central Jakarta was reported by Mantep Mulyono following the death of his eight- month-old daughter, Wulan Yulianti,...