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Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt must help ailing tourist industry: ASITA
Govt must help ailing tourist industry: ASITAM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A tour and travel association is calling on the government to take immediate measures to salvage the tourist industry which has been experiencing a downturn due to the spread of the Severe Acute Respiratory...
Tue, 20 May 2003
House likely to vote on national education bill
House likely to vote on national education billThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Papua/Kupang Legislators in charge of deliberating the national education bill failed again on Monday to bridge differences, setting the stage for the House of Representatives (DPR) to vote on several contentious issues in the...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Poverty, economic woes cloud E. Timor birthday
Poverty, economic woes cloud E. Timor birthdayMichael Casey, Associated Press, Dili, East Timor A year after independence, dozens of burnt out buildings abound in East Timor's capital - haunting reminders of the country's bloody history.
Tue, 20 May 2003
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11'Tempo' hearing delayed 2. EXAM: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 2530% of junior high school students will not graduate 3. BKKBN: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30BKKBN staff face uncertainty 4. VOTE: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48BPS extends people registration to November5.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Govt to take steps against discrimination at work
Govt to take steps against discrimination at workMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is increasing the number of its supervisors at companies from one per 1,000 firms to one per 50 and is planning to ratify more conventions to help eradicate discrimination in the workplace.
Tue, 20 May 2003
House endorses martial law for Aceh
House endorses martial law for AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives speakers on Monday endorsed the government's decision to impose martial law in Aceh, the basis of launching a military offensive against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists.
Tue, 20 May 2003
P&G is not leaving RI
P&G is not leaving RI I want to correct the wrong impression created by the headline of your article about Procter & Gamble (P&G) on May 14, 2003. P&G is not leaving Indonesia. We remain committed to the long-term growth and development of our business in Indonesia, as evidenced by our significant...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Defendants reject prosecutor's charges
Defendants reject prosecutor's charges in trial related to Bali bombingsFidelito Ahmad The Jakarta Post Lamongan, East JavaFour of five defendants who stood trial at the district court in Lamongan, East Java, rejected the government prosecutor's charges that they had violated Law No.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Mining, energy companies get awards
Mining, energy companies get awardsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-one companies operating in the energy and mineral industry received awards for their real contribution to community development (CD) in areas surrounding their operational sites.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Two students missing in long march
Two students missing in long march BOGOR, West Java: Two students were declared missing after joining a long march from Bandung, West Java, to Jakarta on Sunday to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the country's reform movement.
Tue, 20 May 2003
S'pore port operator's net profit declines
S'pore port operator's net profit declinesAgence France-Presse, Singapore PSA Corp. of Singapore, the world's largest container terminal operator, said that its net profit for 2002 dipped as it slashed rates due to competition and provided for losses from a Mid-East joint venture.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Australia wins ADB contract
Australia wins ADB contract SYDNEY : An Australian consultancy has beaten American, British and South Korean rivals to win a key contract to help Vietnam develop its financial sector, officials said.The Brisbane-based Securities Institute will send consultants to Vietnam beginning next month after...
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
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 years
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 yearsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe sluggish reform process, which was expected to deliver democracy to the country after the end of former president Soeharto's 32-year authoritarian regime, has also given opportunities for counterreform...
Tue, 20 May 2003
BKKBN staff face uncertainty
BKKBN staff face uncertainty TANGERANG: Hundreds of employees of the Tangerang National Family Planning Coordination Body (BKKBN) are concerned about the central office's announcement that from June the office would be fully under the authority of the local administration.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 19,2003 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 20 May 2003
1 x 27
1 x 27 Economic reform half-hearted: Economist 1 x 33 Economy grows slower in first-quarter 3 x 22 Islamic militants make suicide weapon of choice to avenge 'injustices' JP/3/ALATAS1 x 50Do not give Israel the excuse to continue violence
Tue, 20 May 2003
Enhancing partnership between the U.S. and RI
Enhancing partnership between the U.S. and RI Dennis C. Blair, Chairman, Indonesia Commission Council on Foreign RelationsDavid L. Phillips, Deputy Director, Council's Center for Preventive Action, New York Though U.S.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Do not give Israel the excuse to continue violence
Do not give Israel the excuse to continue violence The United States has presented a "road map" to achieve peace in the Middle East and a Palestinian state by 2005. Former foreign minister Ali Alatas discussed his views about the initiative with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 years
Reform movement going nowhere after 5 yearsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sluggish reform process, which was expected to deliver democracy to the country after the end of former president Soeharto's 32-year authoritarian regime, has also given opportunities for counterreform...
Tue, 20 May 2003
Ban: 2 lines x 25
Ban: 2 lines x 25 Tire recycling business creates jobs in Banyumas Maluku 2 lines x 25 Civil emergency ends in North Maluku after three years Qomar: 2 lines x 25 Terrorist suspects reject arms possession charges
Tue, 20 May 2003
Prosecutors say Amrozi trial should continue
Prosecutors say Amrozi trial should continueWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali bomb trial prosecutors on Monday told the Denpasar District Court to reject defense arguments that the indictment against Amrozi had not met terms set by the law.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Tension mounts as Aceh offensive begins
Tension mounts as Aceh offensive beginsThe Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Jakarta Firefights between government troops and separatist rebels marked the first day of martial law in restive Aceh on Monday, leaving at least four guerrilla fighters killed.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill
Legislators book hotel to discuss bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) has decided to continue deliberations on the presidential election bill in secret.Legislator Ferry Mursyidan Baldan said here on Monday that 12 closed-door sessions would be held at the DPR on Jl.
Tue, 20 May 2003
Bogus traffic officer arrested
Bogus traffic officer arrested JAKARTA: The city transportation agency arrested a 34-year-old woman who pretended to be a traffic and land transport officer at Grogol bus terminal, West Jakarta.Head of Grogol bus terminal Ahmad Rustam Effendi arrested Eti Kusmiati, the bogus officer, when she...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 19, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 19, 2003Exhibitions* Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 29.
Mon, 19 May 2003
TNI operations the only solution
TNI operations the only solution I'm referring to the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 9, titled Military operations never achieve results.I don't know for sure whether this is about military operations in Aceh or military operations in general in Indonesia.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Facing the religious dilemma in education
Facing the religious dilemma in educationSimon Marcus Gower Director Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Banten, Tangerang Moral issues always have the potential to degenerate into a hazardous quagmire.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Jamsostek reports surge in profits
Jamsostek reports surge in profits JAKARTA: Indonesia's state insurance company, PT Jamsostek, recorded a profit of Rp 1.1 trillion (US$126 million) last year, a 242 percent jump over profits in 2001, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
'Inul' pencil in demand
'Inul' pencil in demand JAKARTA: Rubber pencils called "Inul" pencils, in reference to dangdut sensation Inul Daratista, are the hottest-selling item in the capital. "In one day, I can sell more than 50 pencils," Ujang, an "Inul" pencil vendor on the train connecting Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Jamsostek requires competent leaders to put a stop to theft
Jamsostek requires competent leaders to put a stop to theftRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Extremely hard hit by the drastic decrease in foreign investment as well as rampant corruption, the state-owned social security insurance company PT Jamsostek needs professional leaders to...
Mon, 19 May 2003
House set to select new central bank deputy chief
House set to select new central bank deputy chiefDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One week after Burhanuddin Abdullah was elected as the new governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), the House of Representatives is set to select a new deputy governor to replace Miranda S.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmony
Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmonyBambang Bider, Contributor, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Unique handicrafts made by the Dayak tribe decorate the reception of a likewise unique credit union. Two glass paintings on either side of the entrance depict a dancing Dayak couple dressed in traditional...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Thai fishermen invade RI waters
Thai fishermen invade RI waters CIREBON, West Java: Indonesia loses about US$4 billion a year to illegal fishing by Thais, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri says."Thai fishermen control nearly 80 percent of Indonesian waters using vessels that fly the Indonesian flag,"...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Public campaign for busway needed
Public campaign for busway neededBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although busway systems have been developed successfully in many cities of the world, the city administration has been advised not to apply it without securing public support and making comprehensive preparations.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Blok M-Kota buses to be replaced
Blok M-Kota buses to be replaced JAKARTA: Buses currently plying the Blok M-Kota route will be replaced once the busway project begins in December 2003, as currently scheduled, a project leader said on Friday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
* The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions -- Page 3
* The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions -- Page 3 * Reporters urged to discard military uniforms -- Page 3 * Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh -- Page 3 * Resource-rich Aceh suffers prolonged violence -- Page 3 * On the brink of war? -- Page 6 * Peace, a priority in Aceh...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso
Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso Governor Sutiyoso warned Jakartans to remain alert for possible revenge attacks from the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as the central government has planned a military operation against the rebel group."We will anticipate all possibilities.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Sutiyoso's request
Sutiyoso's requestFrom Bisnis Indonesia A Jakarta-based newspaper reported on March 16 and March 17, 2003, that director of traffic affairs of the National Police Headquarters Brig. Gen. Anang Budiardjo had said Jakarta governor Sutiyoso had asked that he be given the plate number B-I-DKI for is...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Gubernatorial election sees further delay
Gubernatorial election sees further delayApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra gubernatorial election rescheduled for May 26 will likely be delayed again, due to administrative and legal problems all the candidates are facing in their candidacy, says the chief...
Mon, 19 May 2003
KL to brief envoys on security
KL to brief envoys on security MALAYSIA: The government will hold a security briefing for all foreign ambassadors in Malaysia to assure them the country is safe after the United States renewed warnings about possible terror attacks in Southeast Asia, a senior official said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Rival Indonesian gangs clash in Malaysia, one person killed
Rival Indonesian gangs clash in Malaysia, one person killedAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian authorities detained 350 Indonesian immigrant workers armed with machetes after one man was fatally slashed in a clash between rival gangs, police said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh
Antiviolence activists speak for justice in AcehTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the high-scale military operation in Aceh looming, national campaigns against violence in the westernmost province have been few compared to the number of protests against the United States- led...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Talks by cellular phone
Talks by cellular phone Acehnese separatists prevented by Indonesian police from attending last-ditch peace talks in Tokyo joined the negotiations by telephone Sunday. In a stuffy hotel room where plates of chopped mango and bananas sat ready to fuel his efforts, Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba, the lead...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Beware of foreign
Beware of foreign interventionFrom Media IndonesiaForeign intervention will perhaps become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to avoid as it is one of the main features of globalization, in which a national issue is also seen as a global problem.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Flights on several routes fully booked
Flights on several routes fully bookedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flights to Jakarta from several parts of the country are fully booked until Monday noon as vacationers rush back to the capital city after spending a long weekend out of town.
Mon, 19 May 2003
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50'The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions' 2. AJI: 1 x 40Reporters urged to discard military uniforms 3. ANTIWAR: 1 x 45Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh4. NATURAL: 2 x 27Resource-rich Aceh suffers prolonged violence
Mon, 19 May 2003
On the brink of war?
On the brink of war? Ever since disruption of the operations of the Joint Security Council in the middle of last month, it has been obvious that President Megawati's government has lost its trust in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), only four months after the document was signed.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Indonesian Muslim-Islam gap
Indonesian Muslim-Islam gapFrom Koran Tempo Rhoma Irama's warning to Inul Daratista has led to criticisms from many parties. Even former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has come to the defense of Inul and has criticized Rhoma Irama.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Ex-soldier linked to bank robbery
Ex-soldier linked to bank robbery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police suspect a former member of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) played a role in a recent bank robbery that claimed three lives.Maj. M.