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Mon, 17 May 2004
City evicts vendors in run-up to election
City evicts vendors in run-up to electionDamar Harsanto, JakartaAhead of the campaign period for the July 5 presidential election, the Jakarta administration has begun a month-long campaign of its own to evict street vendors."The evictions are routine.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Fery free; GAM takes seven more
Fery free; GAM takes seven moreThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA weary but grinning Fery Santoro, an RCTI television cameraman, was finally released on Sunday after being held hostage almost a year by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Mon, 17 May 2004
JP/P.J. Leo
JP/P.J. LeoNATIONAL-PLUS: Universitas Bina Nusantara (UBiNus) has several buildings, including the Joseph Wibowo Center (above), located on Jl. Hang Lekir, South Jakarta. UBiNus is a national-plus university that offers an international curriculum.
Mon, 17 May 2004
'Veteran' printers vie for new KPU contract
'Veteran' printers vie for new KPU contractMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) is selecting from among 17 printing firms that printed ballot papers for the general election to produce ballot papers for the presidential election.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Army deserter apprehended as suspected separatist
Army deserter apprehended as suspected separatistM. Azis Tunny, Ambon, MalukuA team of soldiers from the Indonesian Military (TNI) has arrested a deserter in Ambon charged with membership of the separatist movement, the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Greater attention to education needed
Greater attention to education neededFrom KompasHeavy rains caused the collapse of school buildings in Tangerang, Banten, recently. The ruined Cikupa IV primary school was even used by commercial sex workers as a site for their business transactions before local authorities stepped in.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Telkom plans regional expansion in 2007
Telkom plans regional expansion in 2007Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta State telecommunication firm PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) is planning to acquire several telecommunication companies in the region as part of its strategy to become a leading regional player, company management said.
Mon, 17 May 2004
*PKB to support Wiranto, if Gus Dur fails lineup Page 2
*PKB to support Wiranto, if Gus Dur fails lineup Page 2 *Most Indonesian workers still lack insurance Page 4 *Deserter apprehended as suspected member of FKM Page 5 *Challenges for the new government leadership Page 6 *City evicts vendors in run-up to election Page 8 *Myanmar under fire for talks...
Mon, 17 May 2004
JP/4/scene17
JP/4/scene17RI criticizes S'pore over extradition pact JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda reiterated here on Saturday Indonesia's call for Singapore to agree on an extradition treaty that would enable it to extradite accused Indonesian criminals to Jakarta.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Youths form group to support Susilo
Youths form group to support Susilo JAKARTA: Hundreds of youths announced on Saturday the establishment of a group called Angkatan Muda Demokrat to support the campaign presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Gorontalo to build world class stadium
Gorontalo to build world class stadiumGORONTALO, Gorontalo: The Gorontalo regency government will build an international soccer stadium in the regency. Aris Ardianto, an official at the Public Works Office at the administration, said on Saturday.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Acehnese people's perceptions of martial law differ
Acehnese people's perceptions of martial law differNani Farida, Banda AcehThe clock reads 11 p.m. but residents of the capital Banda Aceh are still crisscrossing the streets. Food vendors hawk their goods and several public transportation vehicles are operating as midnight approaches.
Mon, 17 May 2004
RI to hold nuclear seminar
RI to hold nuclear seminar A seminar will be held in Jakarta for two days this week to discuss the possible development of nuclear power plants in Indonesia.The seminar, jointly organized by the National Atomic Agency (Batan) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, was scheduled from May 17 through May 18...
Mon, 17 May 2004
RI criticizes S'pore over extradition pact
RI criticizes S'pore over extradition pact JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda reiterated here on Saturday Indonesia's call for Singapore to agree on an extradition treaty that would enable it to extradite accused Indonesian criminals to Jakarta.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Infrastructure funding shortfall dims lights on Asian growth
Infrastructure funding shortfall dims lights on Asian growthMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Jeju, South Korea A shortfall in the massive funding needed to build roads, ports, power plants and other infrastructure in Asia could dim the lights on the region's brightening economic growth,...
Mon, 17 May 2004
Swiss German University prepares for the Future
Swiss German University prepares for the Future No one can live without food. But only a few people are aware of the complexity of the technology of food processing. Take rice, for example. Indonesia, a country where most of the people eat rice, is actually facing a big problem with rice storage...
Mon, 17 May 2004
American citizen charged in Karaha Bodas graft scandal
American citizen charged in Karaha Bodas graft scandalP.C. Naommy, JakartaPolice have declared an American citizen a suspect in the Karaha Bodas geothermal scandal, bringing the number of the suspects to three.The police charged Robert McKutchen, the vice president of Karaha Bodas Co.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 17, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, May 17, 2004Exhibitions* Painting A Street called Margutta by Remo Rapetti at Multifunctional Room, Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Jl.H.O.S Cokroaminoto No. 117, Central Jakarta, until May 30.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Pertamina to boost unleaded gasoline output
Pertamina to boost unleaded gasoline outputFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina aims to boost the production of environmentally friendly unleaded gasoline in the future.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Beos station must survive
Beos station must surviveFrom Warta KotaThe historic railway station in downtown Jakarta, known as Beos station or Kota Station, will be modernized with the addition of a shopping mall, in a project jointly managed by state railway company PT Kereta Api and a private firm.
Mon, 17 May 2004
PKB to support Wiranto if Gus Dur fails to make lineup
PKB to support Wiranto if Gus Dur fails to make lineupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SurabayaThe National Awakening Party (PKB) looks certain to throw its support behind Golkar presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto after the General Elections Commission (KPU) declared its own candidate, Abdurrahman...
Mon, 17 May 2004
Another blow to the press freedom
Another blow to the press freedom Another swan song was sung for the country's press freedom when the Central Jakarta District Court ordered Trust magazine to pay Rp 1 billion (US$112.360) in a libel case against John Hamenda and his company PT Petindo Perkasa.
Mon, 17 May 2004
1. ACEH -- 1 x 35
1. ACEH -- 1 x 35 'Acehnese' stage their life story2. GAMES -- 2 x 24 U.S. colleges now offer video game studies
Mon, 17 May 2004
1. PARTIES: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PARTIES: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 PKB to back Wiranto if Gus Dur fails to make lineup 2. FISH: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Price fall nets losses for fishermen 3. MAY: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 Awaiting justice for May riots, victims ready to forgive 4.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Coal trucks cause congestion
Coal trucks cause congestionBANJARMASIN: Hundreds of trucks blocked on Saturday Jl. Liang Anggang, Jl. Lingkar Selatan and Jl. Achmad Yani, after a truck carrying coal hit a motorcycle earlier in the morning on Jl. Anggang, killing two people.
Mon, 17 May 2004
'Acehnese' stage their life story
'Acehnese' stage their life storyChristina Schott, Contributor/JakartaFirst it was just a letter, pinned to a tree in the center of a village somewhere in Aceh: "All inhabitants who are not Acehnese should leave the province immediately.
Mon, 17 May 2004
GSM operators watch CDMA expansion cautiously
GSM operators watch CDMA expansion cautiouslyRudijanto, Contributor/Jakarta Barely a year after the operation of CDMA-based operators the number of GSM users in Indonesia remains unchallenged, as it soared to 20 million as of last month and is expected to reach 28 million by year-end.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Hundreds flee after volcano erupts
Hundreds flee after volcano eruptsJAKARTA: Hundreds of people on an eastern Indonesian island have been forced from their homes by a volcanic eruption, a local government official said on Saturday.Mount Sirung on Pantar Island in East Nusa Tenggara province began spewing smoke and dust about two...
Mon, 17 May 2004
National education in confusion
National education in confusionFrom Media IndonesiaThe proposed closure of public administration colleges for budgetary reasons is in my view due to the authorities' inability to manage national education affairs in an effective and efficient manner.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Thousands rally against US abuses
Thousands rally against US abuses JAKARTA: Over 1,000 supporters of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) staged a rally at the Proclamation Monument in Central Jakarta on Sunday, condemning the United States' occupation of Iraq.The protesters said the U.S.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Deforestation leading to power crisis
Deforestation leading to power crisisOyos Saroso H.N., BandarlampungAlmost 60 percent of the 45,000-hectare water catchment area around the Batutegi reservoir in Tanggamus regency, Lampung, is now in a critical condition due to rampant illegal logging.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Price fall nets losses for fishermen
Price fall nets losses for fishermenUrip Hudiono, JakartaOnly two days after the Muara Angke Fish Market management claimed sales was not affected by media reports on dead fish found in Jakarta Bay, fishermen in the area bemoaned that prices had dropped by up to 50 percent since Saturday.
Mon, 17 May 2004
NU reluctant to request Hasyim's resignation
NU reluctant to request Hasyim's resignationSuherdjoko, Rembang, Central JavaNahdlatul Ulama (NU) patrons have gathered here to discuss the nomination of its leader, Hasyim Muzadi, as running mate to President Megawati Soekarnoputri and its consequences for the country's largest Muslim organization.
Mon, 17 May 2004
It is hard to meet with Mega: Agum
It is hard to meet with Mega: Agum CIREBON, West Java: Communications minister Agum Gumelar said on Saturday he has had difficulty securing a meeting with President Megawati Soekarnoputri since agreeing to be Hamzah Haz's vice presidential candidate in the July 5 presidential election.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Challenges for the new government leadership
Challenges for the new government leadershipAziz, Kuala Kencana, Papua The upcoming direct election for national leadership (president and vice president) certainly invites a certain level of passion on the part of the people, amid rising expectations of a more legitimate and better government.
Mon, 17 May 2004
UN extends its mission in Dili
UN extends its mission in DiliUNITED NATION: The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously on Friday to renew for six months the mandate of the UN Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET).Resolution 1543 extends the mandate of UNMISET for six months, with a view to a "further and final"...
Mon, 17 May 2004
NGOs seek open door to House
NGOs seek open door to HouseKurniawan Hari, JakartaLegislators assured on Sunday that the public at large would be given access to the law making process in the House of Representatives (DPR) through their opinions related to bills under deliberation.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Chinese, Danes poised for cup history
Chinese, Danes poised for cup historyNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Sunday's Thomas Cup final is likely to provide yet another entertaining encounter when favorite China will be challenged by Europe's best team Denmark.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Arroyo takes strong lead in vote count
Arroyo takes strong lead in vote countAgence France-Presse, ManilaPhilippine President Gloria Arroyo took a strong lead on Sunday over chief rival Fernando Poe in a government-sanctioned election "quick-count" as a watchdog body said it saw no signs of massive cheating alleged by the opposition.
Mon, 17 May 2004
3 heads
3 heads 1. ZATNI -- 2 x 32 Motorola V600: Sleek, four-band handset with great features 2. GADGET -- 2 x 24 E3 showcases latest top video game gadgets 3. VISHNU -- 2 x 28Indonesian IT awaits more support from the government
Mon, 17 May 2004
Swiss German University prepares for the Future
Swiss German University prepares for the Future No one can live without food. But only a few people are aware of the complexity of the technology of food processing. Take rice, for example. Indonesia, a country where most of the people eat rice, is actually facing a big problem with rice storage...
Mon, 17 May 2004
Hazardous waste poses headache to Pertamina
Hazardous waste poses headache to PertaminaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java State oil and gas company PT Pertamina is facing serious problems about how it deals with hazardous waste materials produced by its main Balongan oil refinery.
Mon, 17 May 2004
S'pore men want to bring back wives
S'pore men want to bring back wivesSINGAPORE: More Singaporean men are turning to their local MPs for help to bring their Indonesian wives and children to the city-state to stay permanently, the Sunday Times reported.
Mon, 17 May 2004
USO project: Connecting the unreachable
USO project: Connecting the unreachableHendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post/JakartaThis special page is published in observance of World Telecommunications Day, which is celebrated worldwide on May 17. The special page reports the challenges and opportunities in the country's telecommunications...
Mon, 17 May 2004
Cattle truck crashes in Ngawi, kills seven
Cattle truck crashes in Ngawi, kills sevenI.D. Nugroho, SurabayaSeven people died when a truck transporting cattle plunged into a six-meter-deep river in the regency of Ngawi, East Java, early on Sunday. Ten cows were also killed in the accident.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Newmont says it prioritizes environmental protection in Sumbawa
Newmont says it prioritizes environmental protection in Sumbawa Copper and gold miner PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara is one of eight companies that recently received a government award for meeting environmental standards in its operations. The company, a subsidiary of U.S.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Publishers booking solid gains
Publishers booking solid gainsYuli Tri Suwarni, BandungThe country's publishing industry bounced back last year with the publication of some 6,000 titles, exceeding the previous record of 5,000 titles set in 1997.
Mon, 17 May 2004
Indonesian IT awaits more support from the government
Indonesian IT awaits more support from the governmentVishnu K. Mahmud, vmahmud@yahoo.comInternet search powerhouse Google (www.google.com) recently announced plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) on the U.S.
Mon, 17 May 2004
N. Korea welcomes Roh reinstatement
N. Korea welcomes Roh reinstatementSOUTH KOREA: North Korea on Sunday welcomed the reinstatement of South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun, urging South Koreans to launch a battle against U.S. troops.Roh was reinstated last week after South Korea's constitutional court rejected his impeachment by the...
Mon, 17 May 2004
Maluku treason cases top agenda
Maluku treason cases top agenda AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku Prosecutor's Office has decided to fast-track the treason cases against activists of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM)."Our target is to bring the suspects before the court as soon as possible.