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Fri, 04 Apr 2003
Lawyers appeal for fairness in Theys case
Lawyers appeal for fairness in Theys case SURABAYA, East Java: The team of lawyers for the seven members of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) accused of killing proindependence Papua figure Dortheys "Theys" Hiyo Eluway, have appealed to judges to be fair in imposing punishment on their clients.
Fri, 04 Apr 2003
Antiwar rallies further target U.S. allies
Antiwar rallies further target U.S. alliesThe Jakarta Post JakartaWhile the United States military and coalition troops moved closer to Baghdad, antiwar protests here continued on Thursday, with some targeting Arab countries which support the attack on Iraq.
Fri, 04 Apr 2003
Those who cause the damage should pay for it
Those who cause the damage should pay for it Along with France, Germany from the beginning strongly opposed unilateral action against Iraq by the U.S. Germany's Ambassador to Indonesia Gerhard Fulda talked with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his government's stance on the war.
Fri, 04 Apr 2003
Pulp firms accused of withholding reforestation funds
Pulp firms accused of withholding reforestation fundsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A timber association executive accused pulp and paper firms PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper and PT Riau Andalan Pulp & Paper of withholding billions of rupiah in reforestation funds by...
Fri, 04 Apr 2003
RI, country of hoodlums
RI, country of hoodlumsFrom Tempo If thuggery is perceived as He who is strong and has money will be the ruler" (Tempo, March 17 and March 23 editions), it can be inferred that our beloved country is already in the hands of hoodlums.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
40 NGOs fight for peace in Aceh
40 NGOs fight for peace in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Some 40 non-governmental organizations launched a coalition at the office of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) in the city to fight for peace in the province.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Funding problems delay KPUD office setups
Funding problems delay KPUD office setupsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The late disbursement of election funds from the central government has hampered the establishment of Regional General Elections Commission (KPUD) offices in several provinces, which could delay the 2004 elections.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Iraqi civilians welcome U.S. troops in Najaf
Iraqi civilians welcome U.S. troops in NajafKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Near Najaf, Iraq Hundreds of civilians welcomed U.S. troops who reached the Shiite Muslim holy city of Najaf in central Iraq with "cheers and waves", a military commander involved in the operation said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
KL must boost competitiveness
KL must boost competitiveness KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has to make its corporate sector more competitive and draw in more foreign investment to sustain its economic growth, Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
S'pore manufacturing index down
S'pore manufacturing index down SINGAPORE: A leading indicator of Singapore's manufacturing sector declined for the first time in 12 months on weaker demand, the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Every one of us is implicated in this war
Every one of us is implicated in this war All of us are morally implicated in this war or Everyone is morally implicated in this war Madeleine Bunting Guardian News Service London2. LANE -- Iraq and Indonesia's "fruitless" policies 2 X 21 Iraq and Indonesia's 'fruitless' policies Max Lane Visiting...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Bali deserted for Day of Silence observance
Bali deserted for Day of Silence observanceI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali was uncustomarily calm and tranquil on Wednesday as the predominantly Hindu island celebrated Nyepi, the Hindu Day of Silence, which marked the Saka New Year 1925.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Balinese use artistic spirit to celebrate Nyepi
Balinese use artistic spirit to celebrate Nyepi I Wayan Juniartha and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali For years, the making and the noisy parade of ogoh-ogoh, or giant papier-mache dolls, has been the main activity of Balinese youths during the weeks before the celebration of...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
U.S. offers 'regrets' over mounting civilian casualties
U.S. offers 'regrets' over mounting civilian casualtiesAgencies, Baghdad/Miami The United States expressed "regret" at the shooting deaths of seven women and children at a U.S. roadblock in Iraq, as dozens more civilians were reported killed in U.S.-British airstrikes.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Iraq war sets Tintin's canvas ablaze
Iraq war sets Tintin's canvas ablazeYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The ongoing U.S.-led aggression against Iraq has sent jitters across the world. Through the footage of Al-Jazeera television station, we in Indonesia can directly witness the drama enacted by those who claim to be...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Voter registration started, officers admit making errors
Voter registration started, officers admit making errorsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Becoming a field officer to collect voter data for the 2004 general elections is a new experience for Sunarwati, a resident of Bendungan Hilir, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
PKB wins lawsuit over Matori
PKB wins lawsuit over Matori JAKARTA: The Jakarta High Court has ruled in favor of the National Awakening Party (PKB)'s chairman Alwi Shihab and advisory chairman Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid against the party's former chairman Matori Abdul Djalil, a lawyer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Cineplex 21 rapped for practicing monopoly
Cineplex 21 rapped for practicing monopolyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has ordered the owner of Cineplex 21 network to reduce its share in the movie theater business in Surabaya, East Java, because it has violated Law No.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
BPK uncovers Rp 20 billion in irregularities at KAI
BPK uncovers Rp 20 billion in irregularities at KAIYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has found corruption totaling Rp 20 billion (about US$2.2 million) during a special audit of PT Kereta Api Indonesia's (PT KAI) controversial spare parts...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Is 'post-Kantian' order beginning to emerge?
Is 'post-Kantian' order beginning to emerge?Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id In an article in this newspaper on March 20, Soedjati Djiwandono wrote that the war on Iraq could lead to a new world...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
JP/7/RIZA
JP/7/RIZA World waits for U.S. pledge after the warRiza Sihbudi Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta The United Nations (UN) Security Council finally held its emergency meeting on March 27, following strong pressure from the Arab League and the Non-Aligned Movement.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
RI should look beyond the war and support UN
RI should look beyond the war and support UNJusuf Wanandi, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Indonesia's strong disapproval of the war by the U.S. against Saddam Hussein is not based on Muslim solidarity but is a matter of principle and Indonesia's own interests.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
S. Korea condemns U.S. punitive duties on Hynix
S. Korea condemns U.S. punitive duties on HynixPark Chan-Kyong, Agence France Presse, Seoul South Korea on Wednesday condemned a U.S. decision to impose punitive duties on ailing computer chipmaker Hynix Semiconductor, threatening action at the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Defending global essentials: Notes from Kyoto
Defending global essentials: Notes from Kyoto 1 X 38defendDefending global propertyYanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Lecturer, Sahid University, Surakarta Researcher, Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org2. Riza -- Impact of U.S.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
'Gross human rights abuse took place in May riots'
'Gross human rights abuse took place in May riots'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights declared on Tuesday that gross human rights violations had occurred during massive riots in Jakarta in May 1998, which preceded the fall of long- time ruler Soeharto.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Thousands of Aceh students may miss national exams
Thousands of Aceh students may miss national examsNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Despite the peace accord, thousands of Acehnese students in Bireuen may not be able to sit national examinations in May because they have been forced to abandon their villages due to the worsening security...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
NGOs move to save peace agreement in Aceh
NGOs move to save peace agreement in AcehNani Farida and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh/JakartaActivists representing 41 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Aceh have launched a month-long campaign to save the five- month-old peace agreement that has nearly ended almost three...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
AJI rebukes summoning of journalists over defamation case
AJI rebukes summoning of journalists over defamation caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) on Tuesday expressed its full support for journalists in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, who have refused to comply with a police summons to testify in a defamation case...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
LIPI against limitation on candidates
LIPI against limitation on candidatesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Researchers from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) are calling on the House of Representatives (DPR) to allow all political parties contesting the 2004 elections to nominate their own presidential candidates.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
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Thu, 03 Apr 2003
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;JP;zph; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates April 1 JP/13/13RupiahRupiah Rates April 1 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,693.45 5,083.95 5,418.04 5,359.13Brunei dollar 1 5,326.46 4,757.48 5,068.80 5,015.00Canadian dollar 1 6,406.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Manokwari earthquake victims still homeless
Manokwari earthquake victims still homelessNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Despite its massive natural gas wealth, hundreds of residents of Manokwari, Papua are living in temporary homes made of palm leaves and children, when they are not sick, attend outdoor schools after a...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Caltex workers threaten to strike
Caltex workers threaten to strike PEKANBARU, Riau: Thousands of field workers of American mining company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) threatened on Tuesday to go strike if the management went ahead with its decision to cut the days off in the company.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
KL to open antiterror center
KL to open antiterror center MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur will go ahead with plans to set up an antiterrorism center in partnership with the United States despite its objections to the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, parliament was told on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Stop the war
Stop the warFrom Media Indonesia The U.S. has invaded Iraq, which has created very unfavorable circumstances for Indonesia to escape its economic crisis. The disrupted flows of people and goods will affect tourism and the real sector, while the country badly needs the development of these areas for...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
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headings1. Aceh: 10 x 4 lines: Thousands of Aceh students may miss national exams2. KAI: 20 x 2 linesBPK uncovers Rp 20 billion in irregularities at KAI3. Gempa: 30 x 1 lineManokwari quake victims still homeless
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Iraq and Indonesia's 'fruitless' policies
Iraq and Indonesia's 'fruitless' policiesMax Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies (CAPSTRANS), University of Wollongong, Australia Todung Mulya Lubis makes some sensible points in his interview with The Jakarta Post on March 31.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Tiny party joins PPP
Tiny party joins PPP JAKARTA: The Umat Sovereign Party (PKU) will merge with the United Development Party (PPP) so as to contest the 2004 general election, an official said on Tuesday."We have decided to merge with the PPP," PKU chairman Asnawi Latief said after a meeting with Vice President Hamzah...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
KL must boost competitiveness
KL must boost competitiveness KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has to make its corporate sector more competitive and draw in more foreign investment to sustain its economic growth, Moody's Investors Service said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Roh says no stimulus for economy
Roh says no stimulus for economy SEOUL: President Roh Moo-Hyun on Wednesday ruled out a stimulus package for South Korea's slowing economy, saying the step could trigger negative side-effects such as higher consumer and real estate prices."The economy is in a difficult situation.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Bapepam, KPPU agree to fight monopolies
Bapepam, KPPU agree to fight monopoliesZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) and the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday to cooperate in curbing unfair business competition in the...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
War and SARS adversely affecting tourism: BPS
War and SARS adversely affecting tourism: BPSA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current war in Iraq coupled with the outbreak of a potentially deadly pneumonia-like disease, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), are threatening the country's tourist industry, which is still struggling...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Kendari mayor, deputy sworn in
Kendari mayor, deputy sworn in KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi Governor Ali Mazi swore in Lukman Abunawas as the new mayor of Kendari and Tony Herbiansyah as his deputy despite allegations of bribery.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
39 dead following heavy rain in Kupang
39 dead following heavy rain in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Major floods and landslides in Ende and East Flores regencies, East Nusa Tenggara, had claimed 39 lives as of Wednesday, while several other people were reported missing following the heavy rain that...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
40 NGOs fight for peace in Aceh
40 NGOs fight for peace in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Some 40 non-governmental organizations launched a coalition at the office of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) in the city to fight for peace in the province.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 3, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 3, 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, 03 Apr 2003
Police hunt for credit card forgers
Police hunt for credit card forgers JAKARTA: City police detectives are pursuing two Taiwanese citizens who are allegedly members of a syndicate involved in credit card forgery and fraud, an officer said on Tuesday.Spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Fakta to file class action against water charge hikes
Fakta to file class action against water charge hikesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) will establish a team to accommodate people who want to join a class action lawsuit against the city administration and water operators over the 40 percent increase...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
NGOs struggle to salvage Aceh peace accord
NGOs struggle to salvage Aceh peace accordNani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Activists representing 41 Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) in Aceh have launched a month-long campaign to save the five- month-old peace agreement that has nearly ended almost three...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Two suspected rebels killed in Aceh: Indonesian Military (TNI)
Two suspected rebels killed in Aceh: Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers have shot dead two suspected rebels in troubled Aceh province, the police said on Wednesday. The two Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels were shot dead early Wednesday after they attacked soldiers who were investigating reports of...