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Wed, 21 May 2003
Don't quit on `Reformasi'
Don't quit on `Reformasi' It was exactly five years ago today that then president Soeharto made a decision that would mark an important milestone in the history of modern Indonesia. His decision to quit the presidency, in the face of mounting public pressure, ushered in what the nation calls...
Wed, 21 May 2003
56 tried for misdemeanors
56 tried for misdemeanors TANGERANG: The Tangerang district court tried on Tuesday 56 people for committing misdemeanors and fined them between Rp 10,600 (US$1.25) and Rp 50,000 for violating Bylaw No. 10/2000 on public order.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 21, 2003Surabaya Art Festival at Balai Pemuda Surabaya complex Jl. Gubernur Suryo no. 15 (Tel. 031-5450344 or 031-5040023). * Dances: Dancer Boi G. Shakti, May 27. Surabaya Choreographers, Dancer Heri Lentho and Elles Dance Company, May 27.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Full U.S. ally status timely for RP
Full U.S. ally status timely for RPAgencies, Manila President George W. Bush's decision giving full U.S. military ally status to the Philippines will boost the country's defense capabilities as it deals with increasing threats from terror and insurgent groups, analysts say.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Gabsi wants PABF to open up entry for world meet
Gabsi wants PABF to open up entry for world meetMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Asia-Pacific contract bridge governing body PABF may appoint three top teams from last year's PABF Championship in Bangkok as entrants for the revamped Junior World Bridge Championship in Paris this August,...
Wed, 21 May 2003
Cost to be a teacher
Cost to be a teacherFrom KompasAs in the New Order period, graft practices continue to prevail in the recruitment of teachers, school principals and other civil servants throughout Indonesia. The selection of teachers as government employees in Cirebon and the surrounding regency during 2000/2001...
Wed, 21 May 2003
Clashes between rival RI migrant gangs erupt for second time in
Clashes between rival RI migrant gangs erupt for second time in three daysAssociated Press, Kuala Lumpur Thirteen Indonesians were arrested and several others injured when rival Indonesian immigrant gangs fought with long-bladed knives near Kuala Lumpur, news reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003
It's all about corruption
It's all about corruptionFrom Koran Tempo I would like to straighten out the terminology in Kurie Suditomo's article. In the first paragraph of his story in Koran Tempo, on May 9, "Halliburton mendulang dari poros setan" (Halliburton pans for gold from axis of evil), Kurie writes, "Such a...
Wed, 21 May 2003
b]* Headlines:BI governor aims for further rate cuts 2
b]* Headlines:BI governor aims for further rate cuts 2 * National:House seeks annulment of Sukhoi deal 4 * Archipelago:Over 100 foreign vessels apprehended 5 * Opinion: Betrayal and denial before presidents' fall6 * City:Police move to ease congestion 8 * Sports:Greene believes 100m record can be...
Wed, 21 May 2003
BI governor aims for further rate cuts
BI governor aims for further rate cutsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court swore in on Tuesday Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new central bank Governor, in a ceremony during which he further reiterated his pledge to maintain the current declining trend in Bank Indonesia's...
Wed, 21 May 2003
Deer poaching plagues Sumbawa
Deer poaching plagues Sumbawa MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Illegal deer hunting on the West Nusa Tenggara island of Sumbawa has become worse, with venison now readily available at markets, said the provincial branch of the World Wide Fund (WWF).
Wed, 21 May 2003
Politicizing SARS
Politicizing SARS The letter by Derek Hsu of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office published in The Jakarta Post on April 29 tried hard to confuse public opinion by distorting the facts. I think it is necessary to further elaborate on some points.The battle against SARS has come to a critical point.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Rini plans PSI system on rice imports
Rini plans PSI system on rice importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade is mulling over a plan to apply a preshipment inspection (PSI) system on the importation of rice as one way to help curb the smuggling of rice into the country.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Artist attempts longest batik
Artist attempts longest batik SINGAPORE: Sleeping two hours a day for the past five days, a 62- year-old Singapore artist hopes to enter the record books with the world's longest batik painting. A visibly tired Sarkasi Said had finished the 100 meter by 0.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Nissan forming joint venture Yulon
Nissan forming joint venture Yulon TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co. is forming a joint venture with Yulon Motor Co. to sell Nissan cars in Taiwan and support Nissan's efforts to expand in the Chinese market, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Tabrani, Riau's political maverick
Tabrani, Riau's political maverick Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau He is Riau's outspoken -- and probably most quoted -- figure for his blunt and controversial political views.Over the years, Dr.
Wed, 21 May 2003
1. ACEH: 1 x 30
1. ACEH: 1 x 30 Students targeted in Aceh war 2. BOEDIONO: 1 x 43 Govt budgets Rp 1.7 trillion for Aceh war 3. REFORM: 3 x 20 Democracy remains a fantasy for reform dreamers: Observers
Wed, 21 May 2003
'Southeast Asia a likely target for new terror attack'
'Southeast Asia a likely target for new terror attack'Mark McCord, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong A new terrorist attack in Southeast Asia in the coming months is a real possibility, analysts warn, as a fresh worldwide campaign by militant Islamic groups appears to be underway.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Tomy plans new airline for Kendari
Tomy plans new airline for Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Controversial businessman Tomy Winata plans to open a flight path to the Southeast Sulawesi province, as he pushes ahead with his investment plans despite protests from local journalists.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court turned down on Tuesday the lawsuit filed by two press associations against the government, police and the Indonesian military (TNI) for not prosecuting a soldier linked to the murder of a reporter in 1996.
Wed, 21 May 2003
GAM accuses TNI of attempting genocide
GAM accuses TNI of attempting genocideThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rejected a recent order from the Aceh military commander to surrender to the motherland of Indonesia, accusing the Indonesian Military (TNI) of trying to eliminate them.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Bomb suspects' testimony requested
Bomb suspects' testimony requested DENPASAR, Bali: A lawyer defending Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Tuesday prosecutors would bring one defendant and four suspects in the Bali bombing case to Jakarta to testify against his client, who is standing trial for treason.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Remembering demands for reform, democracy
Remembering demands for reform, democracyT. Sima Gunawan, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, sima@thejakartapost.com Democracy has been a word much on people's lips since the downfall of president Soeharto five years ago.
Wed, 21 May 2003
1. TERROR: 1 x 50
1. TERROR: 1 x 50 SE Asia a likely target for new terror attack 2. BI: 1 x 40 BI governor aims for further rate cuts 3. TIMOR: 1 x 40 E. Timorese celebrate first birthday 4. GANG: 2 x 40 Clashes between rival RI migrant gangs erupt for second time in three days 5.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Police move to ease congestion
Police move to ease congestionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to ease traffic congestion on city streets, the police said on Tuesday that they were determined to take sterner action against traffic violators in 10 trouble spots around the city that are prone to lengthy...
Wed, 21 May 2003
'GAM men could be laying in wait'
'GAM men could be laying in wait' JAKARTA: Police warned on Tuesday that members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) could be in Jakarta to launch attacks in retaliation for the military offensive in restive Aceh."They might be in the city.
Wed, 21 May 2003
West Java legislative council set gubernatorial election for this week
West Java legislative council set gubernatorial election for this weekThe Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The West Java council agreed to hold the gubernatorial election on Wednesday this week at the earliest, or two days later than planned due to late government approval of the councillors...
Wed, 21 May 2003
Megawati seeks support for Aceh war
Megawati seeks support for Aceh warFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the people to support her decision to wage war against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels to maintain the country's territorial integrity.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court turned down on Tuesday the lawsuit filed by two press associations against the government, police and the Indonesian military (TNI) for not prosecuting a soldier linked to the murder of a reporter in 1996.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Clashes between rival RI immigrant gangs erupt for second time in
Clashes between rival RI immigrant gangs erupt for second time in three daysAssociated Press Kuala LumpurThirteen Indonesians were arrested and several others injured when rival Indonesian immigrant gangs fought with long-bladed knives near Kuala Lumpur, news reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Medan tightens security on fears of GAM terror strike
Medan tightens security on fears of GAM terror strikeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Having experienced a series of blasts allegedly linked to Acehnese rebels, the North Sumatra capital Medan is tightening security to avert new bombings in response to the war in Aceh.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Artist attempts longest batik
Artist attempts longest batikSINGAPORE: Sleeping two hours a day for the past five days, a 62- year-old Singapore artist hopes to enter the record books with the world's longest batik painting.A visibly tired Sarkasi Said had finished the 100 meter by 0.
Wed, 21 May 2003
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Wed, 21 May 2003
Economic policies
Economic policies From Suara Karya It is really regrettable that Indonesia, a country endowed with rich natural resources, is in crisis in practically all aspects of national life, as shown by the country's weak human resources and poor economic condition.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Transmigration site fails
Transmigration site fails RANTAU, South Kalimantan: Hundreds of families in Tapin regency, South Kalimantan, have left the transmigration site they were allotted and headed back home after trying for years to cultivate the infertile land of Rawa Muning.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Timah to recoup quarter of troubled investment
Timah to recoup quarter of troubled investmentRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned tin mining company PT Timah said it would only be able to retrieve around one-fourth of its huge investment in PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia, a troubled state-owned investment company.
Wed, 21 May 2003
East Java haven for trade in women
East Java haven for trade in women TULUNG AGUNG, East Java: Women and children living in the regency of Tulung Agung along the southern coast of East Java face a higher risk of falling prey to traffickers in the sex worker trade, as most migrant workers in that area are women.
Wed, 21 May 2003
Indigenous candidates
Indigenous candidatesFrom Media IndonesiaThe heated debate over candidates running for president and vice president in the drafting of the presidential election bill, such as the arguments for and against the inclusion of educational levels and the exclusion of convicted felons, is normal.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Pegadaian to issue Rp 400b in bonds
Pegadaian to issue Rp 400b in bonds JAKARTA: State-owned pawn shop operator Perum Pegadaian said it would issue Rp 400 billion (US$47 million) worth of bonds to raise cash to refinance its maturing debts and for working capital.
Tue, 20 May 2003
PPP congress
PPP congress The United Development Party (PPP) will hold its five-day national congress starting today (Tuesday). As all political parties do in their congress, the focus of PPP's congress this year will be on the race for the chairmanship.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Krayans rely on Malaysians to survive
Krayans rely on Malaysians to survive Early every morning, dozens of people walk steadily along a mountain trail, each carrying a load of produce, animals or handicrafts on their back.At midday they return home, carrying jerry cans of fuel, cooking oil, sugar, clothes, instant noodles, even a TV...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Jacob regrets clash of RI workers in KL
Jacob regrets clash of RI workers in KLThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said he regretted a clash between two rival groups of Indonesian workers in Malaysia over the weekend, adding that the incident indicated that something had gone wrong with the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Jambi drug dealer arrested
Jambi drug dealer arrested JAMBI, Jambi: Police here have arrested an alleged drug dealer whom they suspect of being a member of a network selling drugs in major cities in Indonesia.Jambi Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt to tighten SARS screening at departure terminals
Govt to tighten SARS screening at departure terminalsSari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaAuthorities are to heighten Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) screenings at international departure points next week, almost one month after governments of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
Tue, 20 May 2003
500 'ojek' drivers in airport protest
500 'ojek' drivers in airport protest TANGERANG: Some 500 ojek or motorcycle taxi drivers have planned to stage a rally in protest of the decision by PT Angkasa Pura, the Sukarno-Hatta International Airport management, to close the M1 Gate on a secondary road that links Tangerang city to the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
WI looking for more wushu hopefuls for 2003 SEA Games
WI looking for more wushu hopefuls for 2003 SEA GamesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After listing 24 tau lo athletes from a tournament that just wrapped up, the Indonesian Wushu Association (WI) is seeking 16 san shou nominees to send to the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Enhancing partnership
Enhancing partnership between the U.S. and RI Dennis C. Blair Chairman Indonesia Commission Council on Foreign AffairsDavid L. Phillips Deputy Director Council's Center for Preventive Action New York 2. Girish -- 2 X 30 Appropriate methods can help bad schools overcome problems
Tue, 20 May 2003
Alfa Retailindo to issue bonds
Alfa Retailindo to issue bonds JAKARTA: Retail company PT Alfa Retailindo will issue its first fixed-rate bonds worth Rp 125 billion (about US$14.7 million) in July, the company announced on Monday.It said that the bonds would have a maturity period of five years.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Rini unwilling to ban rice imports
Rini unwilling to ban rice importsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi is reluctant to impose a ban on rice imports as such a move would violate World Trade Organization (WTO) laws, and create a heavier burden on consumers at home in the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
People need to know more about the relevance of fair trade
People need to know more about the relevance of fair tradeEpik Pranasari, Market Access Coordinator, Oxfam GB/Indonesia, mepik@oxfam.org.ukRatri Kustanti, Justice & Peace Institute, (Yayasan Samadi), samadi@solonet.co.id There is a paradox in international trade.