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Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004Exhibitions* Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investors
Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investorsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Thai Embassy launched a new program on Friday called Thailand Elite, which is aimed at attracting investors from Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Unprofessional
Unprofessional Sony service I purchased a Sony home theater DAV-S800 from a Sony dealer in Kelapa Gading for more than US$1,000 a little more that a year back.Recently, I started having problems with system and so I contacted the dealer who, in turn, asked me to contact a Sony Service Center in...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat virusesRudijanto Contributor Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Saddened by people's
Saddened by people's disrespect for animalsFrom Media Indonesia My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM
Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAMYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, West Nusa Tenggara A team of detectives has completed its probe into the Manggarai shooting that killed six local residents and injured 26 others, a senior police officer said on Friday.Brig. Gen.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed
Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed The Jakarta Police's narcotics division on Friday burned US$1.17 million of confiscated drugs used as evidence in a series of cases since November.The evidence destroyed included 2.824 kilograms of heroin, 3.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004 ________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ ABDI Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in educationArdimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu The decentralization program launched by the government in 2001, including the delegation of further authority over education, has raised...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Ballot paper counting
Ballot paper countingFrom Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
Poor knowledge of chemistry
Poor knowledge of chemistryFrom Koran Tempo I learned from a mass-media report, that on March 25, three persons died instantly when a tube containing ammonia gas exploded at a gas filling company, PT Kimia Bahagia, Tangerang.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004
RI urged to utilize geothermal power
RI urged to utilize geothermal power SANUR, Bali: Out of a total estimated 20,000 megawatt (MW) geothermal reserve in Indonesia, only 832 MW has been utilized.The small amount of geothermal power being utilized by Indonesian companies is cause for concern for us all, as the country's 20,000 MW...
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
New judicial move
New judicial move Thursday, April 1, 2004 is a historical day for Indonesia's judicial system because from that date on, the courts -- including the administrative courts -- fall under the auspices of the Supreme Court, instead of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Upgrade trains
Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 1, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Police pursue mastermind behind Gunawan's foiled escape
Police pursue mastermind behind Gunawan's foiled escapeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara revealed on Thursday that police were "pursuing the mastermind" behind the foiled escape on Tuesday of defendant Gunawan Santosa while en route from...
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
JP/13/Budget
JP/13/BudgetGovt set to propose 2005 economic indicatorsThe Jakarta Post JakartaMinister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday that the government would submit the 2005 macroeconomic assumptions to the House of Representatives in May.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
What learning is emerging from the election?
What learning is emerging from the election?Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta The elections in Indonesia would probably reasonably be heralded around the world as another step in the right direction for democracy.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Poll watchdogs laud quiet campaign
Poll watchdogs laud quiet campaignThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties, election watchdogs and non-governmental organizations, described the 22-day legislative campaign election period, which ended on Thursday, as a relatively peaceful and orderly campaign.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Chinese-Indonesians politically active
Chinese-Indonesians politically activeKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Satu musuh -- sudah kebanyakan, seribu kawan -- masih kekurangan, is the motto of Eddy Sadeli. He translates the expression as "one enemy is too many, one thousand friends are too few".
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Voter cards have foul language
Voter cards have foul language fBANDUNG: Poll committee members at Lebak Gede subdistrict here discovered on Thursday that snafus on the voter cards from the General Election Commission (KPU) included several dirty words.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Reassessing state monopolies
Reassessing state monopoliesPatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com Polls indicate that the quality of services provided by government utility monopolies is among the most frequent complaints here in Indonesia.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Delay in polls could prompt capital flight
Delay in polls could prompt capital flightFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delay in the planned general election this year would create serious damage to the country's economy as investor confidence would tumble due to the uncertainty, an investment expert warned.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
More Indonesians buying luxurious houses in S'pore
More Indonesians buying luxurious houses in S'poreFitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Singapore The Singapore property market is improving, spurred by growing demand for high-end property from foreign buyers, including wealthy Indonesians, a developer said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit
Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit Indonesia's second-largest telecoms company PT Indosat on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in 2003 net profit on the back of better operating results and a tax benefit. The company reported 2003 net profit of Rp 1.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Support for KPK
Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Asia to link cities with jets
Asia to link cities with jets JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso revealed on Thursday that Asia would have jet planes linking major cities in the region to boost ties among them."The procurement of jets is one of the commitments agreed to in the last meeting of the Asian Network of Major Cities (ANMC) in...
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
FedEx golf to begin 8th season
FedEx golf to begin 8th seasonMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The eighth edition of the FedEx Corporate Golf Tournament will begin its six-month swing on April 16, with organizers looking to provide business opportunities for the participants.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Indonesian democracy on course
Indonesian democracy on courseThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The important thing about Indonesia's parliamentary elections next week is that the country's stability is no longer hostage to political outcomes.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Four held for counterfeiting money in C. Java
Four held for counterfeiting money in C. JavaBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Central Java Police detectives arrested on Wednesday night four people in Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, for counterfeiting.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
JP/20/AZAS
JP/20/AZASAzas Tigor fights for just causeEmmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Don't expect Azas Tigor Nainggolan to apologize because he won't. As an ordinary human being, does he ever make a mistake in his personal judgment? "My mistakes are I am easily infuriated and foolhardy enough to speak out.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit
Indosat reports sharp rise in 2003 net profit Indonesia's second-largest telecoms company PT Indosat on Wednesday reported a sharp rise in 2003 net profit on the back of better operating results and a tax benefit. The company reported 2003 net profit of Rp 1.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
* Headlines:11 killed in level crossing accident 2
* Headlines:11 killed in level crossing accident 2 * National:Abortion OK in case of rape, incest: Scholars 4 * Archipelago:Key witness in Freeport case changes story 5 * Opinion:Chinese-Indonesians politically active 6 * City:Audit agency's performance severely criticized 8 * Sports:Indonesia...
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Mangrove forest eco-tourism conservation versus commercialism
Mangrove forest eco-tourism conservation versus commercialismNirwono Joga Chairman Indonesian Landscape Architecture Study Group Jakarta The Agricultural and Forestry Service has introduced its mangrove eco-tourism program, an idea in the works for quite a while.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
On Illegal logging
On Illegal logging In response to the article House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair' (The Jakarta Post, March 24), head of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) has quite clearly got it wrong.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
JP/13/Budget
JP/13/BudgetGovt set to propose 2005 economic indicatorsThe Jakarta Post JakartaMinister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday that the government would submit the 2005 macroeconomic assumptions to the House of Representatives in May.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
2 x 27
2 x 27Eight more bodies found in disaster-stricken areaJP/Papua3 x 13Key witness in Freeport case changes story JP/5/POLICE1 x 44Four held for counterfeiting money in C. JavaJP/5/poso1 x 35Five men quizzed over Poso attacks
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
1. Simon -- What learning is emerging from the election?
1. Simon -- What learning is emerging from the election? 2 X 23 What learning will emerge from the elections? OR What are people learning from election campaigns? dangdut should be italicized Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Grassroots excel in democracy
Grassroots excel in democracy Today is the first of a three-day of cooling-off period prior to Monday's legislative election. Jakartans and residents of other big cities across the country may heave a sigh of relieve.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
OPEC to cut oil output by one million bpd
OPEC to cut oil output by one million bpd OPEC will go ahead with a planned oil output cut of one million barrels per day (bpd) from April 1, ministers told reporters on Wednesday after talks at their Vienna headquarters.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
1. Pat -- Government monopolies
1. Pat -- Government monopolies 1 X 23 Reassessing state monopolies Patrick Guntensperger Business Consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com2. Nation -- A letter from Glodok, Jakarta 1 x 30 Chinese-Indonesians politically active tolong hyphenate Chinese-Indonesians di artikle.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Independent nation
Independent nationFrom Suara Karya Information on technological developments is readily available via the Internet. Unless we strengthen our morality and faith as a civilized nation, our culture will be subjugated by foreign influences.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
RI shares end higher, Telkom gains on rate rise
RI shares end higher, Telkom gains on rate riseAgencies, Jakarta/Hong Kong Indonesian shares ended higher on Thursday led by buying in Telekomunikasi Indonesia after the company raised local calls charges by 28 percent from April 1, dealers said.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
The Internet could help reduce poverty
The Internet could help reduce povertyRoger Harris, Development Consultant, Hong Kong Vulnerability to poverty now a fact of life more than half of all 215 million Indonesians and more than half of all Indonesians are likely to experience an episode of poverty every three years.
Fri, 02 Apr 2004
Heritage sites in Bogor poorly maintained
Heritage sites in Bogor poorly maintainedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At least three forts built during the Dutch and Japanese occupations and two Dutch mausoleums in Bogor have lapsed into poor condition and could be completely destroyed if no action was taken, heritage experts said.
Thu, 01 Apr 2004
Delay in polls could prompt capital flight
Delay in polls could prompt capital flightFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta A delay in the planned general election this year would create serious damage to the country's economy as investor confidence would tumble due to the uncertainty, an investment expert warned.
Thu, 01 Apr 2004
KL puts Acehnese refugees at risk with deportations: Report
KL puts Acehnese refugees at risk with deportations: ReportAgencies Kuala Lumpur/JakartaThe Malaysian government is forcibly returning Indonesian refugees from Aceh province to Indonesia where their safety is at risk amid a continuing conflict there, Human Rights Watch said in a report released on...
Thu, 01 Apr 2004
* Headlines:KL endangers refugees with forced return: Report 2
* Headlines:KL endangers refugees with forced return: Report 2 * National:Supreme Court gains freedom and powers 4 * Archipelago:Two policemen to face trial over rights abuses 5 * Opinion:Can the 2004 election bring about real change? 6 * City:NGOs slam Sutiyoso's policies 8 * Sports:Argentina,...
Thu, 01 Apr 2004
PT DI reorganizes management
PT DI reorganizes management BANDUNG: The management of aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) has halved the number of unit heads to 20 and added five more managers as part of a reorganization program.
Thu, 01 Apr 2004
Government vows to curb smuggling of cheap sugar
Government vows to curb smuggling of cheap sugarDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Customs and Excise Office and the Ministry of Industry and Trade are currently designing a detailed burden-sharing mechanism to supervise inter-island trade in sugar and other commodities within the...