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Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Woolcott's 'Hot Seat'
Woolcott's 'Hot Seat' The veteran Australian senior diplomat, my good friend Ambassador Richard "Dick" Woolcott, has published a most interesting memoir. His book: Hot Seat -- Reflections in Diplomacy from Stalin's Death to the Bali Bombing, published by HarperCollins Publishing, was launched in a...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Voter registration begins at Mega's house
Voter registration begins at Mega's houseFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Voter registration for the 2004 general election and the national census kicked off on Tuesday amid concerns over the limited time the National Elections Commission (KPU) has to prepare for the event, which is...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Corruption and the 2004 elections
Corruption and the 2004 electionsFrom Koran Tempo I am very concerned by a statement made by the coordinator of the Indonesian Corruption Watch, Teten Marzuki, in a number of dailies on March 19.Teten said political corruption was expected to increase ahead of the 2004 general election.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
'I don't care about the general election'
'I don't care about the general election' The registration of voters for the 2004 general election started on Tuesday. According to the General Elections Commission (KPU), there are around 130 million eligible voters nationwide. However, not all people are aware of the month-long program.
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
Another blast in Medan
Another blast in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Following a bomb blast that damaged three cars at Medan mayor's office on Monday, another homemade bomb exploded in Labuhan Deli, more than 20 kilometers north of the city early on Tuesday, near a gas pipeline.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Myanmar's political dialogue stalled yet
Myanmar's political dialogue stalled yetKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok The war in Iraq has had a great dampening effect on the future prospects of the reconciliation process in Burma.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
RTM targets 40 percent growth
RTM targets 40 percent growth Information technology solutions provider RTM Group has targeted to post revenue of US$30 million this year, an increase of 40 percent from that of last year.RTM Group Director Lasman Citra said on Saturday that demands for IT infrastructure, applications and solutions...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Idris Sardi to make a comeback
Idris Sardi to make a comeback JAKARTA: Idris Sardi, Indonesia's best-known violinist, will take center stage in Jakarta in June, almost 10 years after his retirement, his publicist said on Tuesday.Sardi's last concert was on Aug. 9, 1994 when he performed for the 29th anniversary of Kompas daily.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Idris Sardi to make a comeback
Idris Sardi to make a comeback JAKARTA: Idris Sardi, Indonesia's best-known violinist, will take center stage in Jakarta in June, almost 10 years after his retirement, his publicist said on Tuesday.Sardi's last concert was on Aug. 9, 1994 when he performed for the 29th anniversary of Kompas daily.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Frequently asked questions on the deadly SARS virus
Frequently asked questions on the deadly SARS virusReuters, Hong Kong A deadly pneumonia-like virus spreading across the world has killed 62 people and infected more than 1,700 others, mainly in Asia.Following are facts about the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a type of atypical...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A mysterious respiratory disease and the war in Iraq have dealt a double blow to Indonesia's airline industry, causing a significant drop in passenger numbers and a sharp rise in operational costs.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
SARS could hurt Asia growth more than Iraq war
SARS could hurt Asia growth more than Iraq warAlan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The fallout from severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) could do more damage to Asian economic growth this year than the war in Iraq, an international brokerage warned on Wednesday as the number of infections...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
SARS declared a national epidemic threat
SARS declared a national epidemic threatThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least five alleged cases of the potentially fatal disease known as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) have been reported in Indonesia, prompting the government to declare SARS a national epidemic threat.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Defending the global commons:
Defending the global commons: Notes from Kyoto ForumYanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch Indonesia Surakarta, Central Java yanuar-n@unisosdem.orgWhile 1.1 billion people do not have access to safe drinking water and almost 2.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Consumer confidence tumbles to historic low, Danareksa says
Consumer confidence tumbles to historic low, Danareksa saysThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's consumer confidence tumbled to a "historic" low in February on discontentment at the government's inability to boost strong economic growth, which would generate adequate employment opportunities,...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Play dominoes, go to jail
Play dominoes, go to jail BEKASI: Bekasi subprecinct police confirmed on Tuesday the arrest of a group of reporters from a local tabloid who were allegedly gambling in the Bulak Kapal area late on Monday.The police declined to reveal their identities, saying that the intelligence unit caught "O.S.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Crisis tests Sumita Tobing and 'TVRI'
Crisis tests Sumita Tobing and 'TVRI'Tony Ryanto, Contributor, Jakarta The financial crisis hitting TVRI is putting Sumita Tobing's leadership to the test.Tobing, the 56-year-old TVRI president director, is known as a woman of substance who never says no to a challenge, no matter how tough it may...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
'Tempo' journalists questioned
'Tempo' journalists questioned JAKARTA: Three journalists from the Tempo weekly newsmagazine were questioned by police on Tuesday as witnesses in the alleged libel case reported by tycoon Tomy Winata.Police interrogated Achmad Taufiq, Bernada Rurid and Cahyo as part of the investigation of chief...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
'Tempo' journalists questioned
'Tempo' journalists questioned JAKARTA: Three journalists from the Tempo weekly newsmagazine were questioned by police on Tuesday as witnesses in the alleged libel case reported by tycoon Tomy Winata.Police interrogated Achmad Taufiq, Bernada Rurid and Cahyo as part of the investigation of chief...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
People worried over SARS doubt hospital capabilites
People worried over SARS doubt hospital capabilitesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People in Jakarta are now starting to worry about the possible spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the city, with most people doubting whether Indonesian hospitals would be capable of...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Ex-BI director sentenced to three years for graft
Ex-BI director sentenced to three years for graftTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a trial lasting around one year, the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Tuesday former Bank Indonesia (BI) director Hendrobudiyanto to three years behind bars for abuse of power in...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
JP/ /
JP/ /Old and new water chargesCustomers Old charges ! New charges ---------------------------- Group I 375 ! 375 Group II 375 ! 375 Group IIIA 1,035 - 1,560 ! 1,449 - 2,184 Group IIIB 1,335 - 2,100 ! 1,869 - 2,940 Group IVA 2,500 - 3,500 ! 3,500 - 3,900 Group VIB 5,200 - 6,800 ! 7,280 - 9,580...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Jailing tax evaders
Jailing tax evadersThe Directorate General of Taxation will soon be able to put its money where its mouth is under a joint decree of the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Justice and Human Rights that allows for the jailing of uncooperative taxpayers for a maximum one year without prior trial.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Woolcott's
Woolcott's 'Hot Seat' The veteran Australian senior diplomat, my good friend Ambassador Richard "Dick" Woolcott, has published a most interesting memoir. His book: Hot Seat -- Reflections in Diplomacy from Stalin's Death to the Bali Bombing, published by HarperCollins Publishing, was launched in a...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Children's state of health static, says Minister Sujudi
Children's state of health static, says Minister SujudiEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No improvement has been made in the overall health condition of children in the country as the economic crisis has plunged most of the population into poverty, Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
List of Securities Quotation:
List of Securities Quotation: Day/Date:Tuesday, April 1, 2003 Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
VP defends paramilitary groups
VP defends paramilitary groups JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz said that the paramilitary groups affiliated to the various political parties were necessary, but they needed to change their military-style approach to a moral one.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
A day of silence
A day of silence Amid the turmoil that is currently pervading this country and the world, the Balinese and other Indonesians who adhere to the Hindu Dharma faith across the archipelago, will tomorrow, on April 2, once again be observing Nyepi -- that special day that most international tourists to...
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Muslim hard-liner abducted, son says
Muslim hard-liner abducted, son says JAKARTA: Abu Jihad alias Tengku Fauzi Hazdi Geudong, dubbed the Southeast Asian leader of the terrorist network al Qaeda, has been abducted, his son said on Tuesday."We have identified those who took my father away.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Indonesians' discipline
Indonesians' discipline Can Indonesians hold orderly street demonstrations? The answer is yes. That is what happened on Sunday when about one million people marched to protest against U.S. aggression against Iraq.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
February exports decline by 0.85 percent: BPS
February exports decline by 0.85 percent: BPSA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's exports in February declined by 0.85 percent to US$4.88 billion from $4.92 billion in January, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
LIPI against limitation on candidates
LIPI against limitation on candidates 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
ADB grants RI $1m for clean water
ADB grants RI $1m for clean water JAKARTA: The Asian Development Bank said on Wednesday it had approved a US$1 million technical assistance grant to develop community water services and health projects in Indonesia.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Headings
Headings1. SURA: 24 x 1 lineSurabaya legislature leadership dismissed2. Nyepi: 30 x 1 line Balinese prepare Nyepi rituals for recovery
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50Return of peace to Iraq must be under UN auspices2. ELECTION: 1 x 40Voter registration begins at Mega's house3. HENDRO: 2 x 30Ex-BI director sentenced to three years for graft 4. SLIDE: 1 x 4039 dead following heavy rain in Kupang 5.
Thu, 03 Apr 2003
Policeman mobbed in Cikokol
Policeman mobbed in Cikokol TANGERANG: A Balaraja Police officer was rushed to the Tangerang General Hospital after a number of traders and motorcycle taxi (ojek) drivers mobbed him in the Cikokol main market on Jl. Sudirman on Wednesday morning.
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
Idris Sardi to make a comeback
Idris Sardi to make a comeback JAKARTA: Idris Sardi, Indonesia's best-known violinist, will take center stage in Jakarta in June, almost 10 years after his retirement, his publicist said on Tuesday.Sardi's last concert was on Aug. 9, 1994 when he performed for the 29th anniversary of Kompas daily.
Wed, 02 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.
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
JP/5/KAI
JP/5/KAIBPK finds Rp 20b inefficiency in railway firmYuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung, West JavaThe 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...
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 3, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 3, 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: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music:...
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
JP/5/Kendari
JP/5/Kendari24 x 2 lines:AJI rebukes summoning of Kendari journalists over defamation caseThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) on Tuesday expressed its full support for journalists in Kendari, North Sulawesi, who have refused to comply with a police summons to...
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
headings
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
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
Balinese exploits artistic spirit to greet Nyepi
Balinese exploits artistic spirit to greet Nyepi I Wayan Juniartha and Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, BaliFor 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...
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
Tobing stands test of TVRI crisis
Tobing stands test of TVRI crisisTony Ryanto Contributor Jakarta The financial crisis hitting TVRI is putting Sumita Tobing's leadership to the test.Tobing, the 56-year-old TVRI president director, is known as a woman of substance who never says no to a challenge, no matter how tough it may be.
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 3, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 3, 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: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music:...
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
Thousands of Acehnese students may loose national exams
Thousands of Acehnese students may loose national examsNani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda AcehDespite 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...
Wed, 02 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.
Wed, 02 Apr 2003
Manokwari quake victims remain homeless
Manokwari quake victims remain homeless Nethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post Jayapura, PapuaDespite 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...
Tue, 01 Apr 2003
Some residents in dark about start of voter registration
Some residents in dark about start of voter registrationTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The month-long registration of voters for the 2004 general election starts on Tuesday, but not all Jakartans are aware of the nationwide program despite administration officials' claim that...