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Sat, 15 May 2004
Denmark to face China in Thomas Cup final match
Denmark to face China in Thomas Cup final matchEva Komandjaja and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Thomas Cup team suffered a devastating loss on its home soil as it failed to advance to the final after being stopped by Denmark 2-3 in the semifinals here on Friday.
Sat, 15 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...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Prosecutors will probe alleged graft
Prosecutors will probe alleged graft TANGERANG: Tangerang prosecutors' office will soon investigate allegations of corruption involving 42 councillors, which, according to reports from some non-governmental organizations (NGOs), has caused an estimated Rp 1 billion (US$114,942) in state losses.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Councillors start to build coalitions
Councillors start to build coalitionsBambang Nurbianto, JakartaPolitical parties that won seats on the City Council have begun sounding out possible coalitions in order to achieve their mutual goals, cognizant of the fact that the April 5 legislative election failed to produce any single winner.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Grand Mercure opened in Yogyakarta
Grand Mercure opened in YogyakartaYOGYAKARTA: Four-star Grand Mercure Phoenix Yogyakarta hotel, Jl. Jendral Sudirman, was officially opened to the public on Friday. The Accor hotel joins sister properties previously opened in this city, Ibis Malioboro and Novotel Yogyakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Thailand's GDP forecast downgraded to 7% on oil prices
Thailand's GDP forecast downgraded to 7% on oil pricesBangkok, Thailand, Associated Press Thailand's gross domestic product growth will likely reach 7 percent this year - falling short of an ambitious 8 percent target - because of rising world oil prices, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Fish-loving Jakartan residents unfazed by pollution warning
Fish-loving Jakartan residents unfazed by pollution warningUrip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, JakartaDespite the recent warning against consuming fish caught in Jakarta Bay, the management of the Maura Angke fish market in North Jakarta, and several seafood restaurants, claimed it was business as usual.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Malaysian PM: Khazanah to emerge as investment giant in Southeast Asia
Malaysian PM: Khazanah to emerge as investment giant in Southeast Asia M.Jegathesan Agence France-Presse PutrajayaMalaysia said on Friday it will transfer shares worth billions of dollars in some 30 publicly listed companies held by the Ministry of Finance to its top investment arm Khazanah...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Street vendors to get loans
Street vendors to get loansYOGYAKARTA: The city administration has allocated a total of Rp 1 billion for loans to street vendors across Yogyakarta.The money should be used to mend the tents or carriages used for selling their merchandise, or even make new ones, according to Yogyakarta Mayor Herry...
Sat, 15 May 2004
1. SMINAR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. SMINAR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says 2. FISH: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Fish-loving Jakartans unfazed by pollution warning 3. BASYIR: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS Ba'asyir moves to new, cool cell 4.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Turbulence in financial markets
Turbulence in financial markets The turbulence in the foreign exchange and stock markets in Indonesia and other Asian countries will continue until the Federal Reserve finally decides on how much it will increase its funds rate and businesses have made reasonable assessments of the impact of...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Buying Liverpool will win popularity
Buying Liverpool will win popularity LONDON: Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra's desire to invest millions of dollars in English Premiership club Liverpool is likely to win him far more popularity, with Thai people at least, than money, according to experts.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Bad smell in N. Jakarta
Bad smell in N. Jakarta The death of thousands of fish in Jakarta Bay reminds us of Minamata disease, a pollution-induced disease officially identified in Minamata Bay, Japan, in May 1956. Minamata disease is the familiar name given to mercury toxicosis, which was first found in people who had...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Govt to form special body to combat illegal logging
Govt to form special body to combat illegal loggingP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe Ministry of Forestry will set up a special body to combat illegal logging in the country under the draft regulation in lieu of law on illegal logging.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Squatters try to hold Batam to ransom
Squatters try to hold Batam to ransomFadli, BatamSquatters in Tanah Longsor, Batam, who had earlier rejected the compensation offered by the local government in return for their vacating a site owned by the state, continued to press their demands on Friday for more money before they would agree to...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Three more apprehended for weapons possession
Three more apprehended for weapons possessionRuslan Sangadji, PosoPolice said here on Friday they had arrested three Christians in Tentena, North Pamona district, Poso regency, on charges of possessing hundreds of rounds of ammunition, homemade weapons and military uniforms.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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Checked ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Telcoms-cells-trend Life lies in your mobile phoneDebbie A. Lubis Contributor/Jakarta With today's fast-paced lifestyle when data, voices and sounds travel without borders, mobile phones have become a must-have item.
Sat, 15 May 2004
[b]Challenges for the new
Challenges for the new government leadership Aziz Kuala Kencana, Papua 2. Linle17 -- OPEC not to blame for rising consumer prices 1 X 30 OPEC not to blame for inflationChristopher Lingle Bangkok
Sat, 15 May 2004
Journalist groups attack 'Trust' magazine verdict
Journalist groups attack 'Trust' magazine verdictEmphasizing a failure to use the Press Law in a libel trial against Trust financial and legal magazine, two journalists' organizations blasted on Friday the Central Jakarta District Court's verdict, which was issued on Thursday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 15, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, May 15, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing10:00 Sports11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Culture: Cakrawala Budaya 1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service5:00 Pak Odor's...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Rupiah down to fresh 14-month low as central bank intervenes
Rupiah down to fresh 14-month low as central bank intervenesDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta As the central bank moved to tighten the rules on foreign exchange transactions to minimize speculation on the rupiah, the local unit slumped on Friday to a fresh 14-month low on the greenback's continued strength.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Private car emissions higher than allowed
Private car emissions higher than allowedLeony Aurora, JakartaPrivate car owners were given the chance to calculate their personal contribution to air pollution when they received free gas emission tests on Friday morning at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Poor education blamed for police violence
Poor education blamed for police violenceAbdul Khalik, JakartaObservers are blaming poor education, inadequate training and the absence of external control as the root causes of police violence and inability to anticipate conflict across the country.
Sat, 15 May 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Three more apprehended for weapons possession JP/5/alzier1 x 32 Court rules in favor of Alzier JP/5/RMS1 x 44 Separatism in Ambon, homework for government JP/5/SIRUNG1 x 28 Mount Sirung erupts in Alor JP/5/BATAM1 x 37 Squatters try to hold Batam to ransom
Sat, 15 May 2004
Monorail depot over West Flood Canal proposed
Monorail depot over West Flood Canal proposedDamar Harsanto JakartaA proposed monorail project to ease traffic in Central Jakarta would involve the construction of a depot, a 20-story apartment block, a five-story shopping mall and several parks, an architect designing the project said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Singapore Airlines records $493m profit in first quarter
Singapore Airlines records $493m profit in first quarterAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Airlines (SIA) reported on Friday a net profit of S$849.3 million (US$493 million) for the year to March after a turbulent 12 months in which SARS sharply undercut travel.SIA's performance was down 20.
Sat, 15 May 2004
[i]This special page is published in observance of World
This 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 sector.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Bandung squatters reject eviction
Bandung squatters reject eviction BANDUNG: Around 500 residents living on land belonging to state railway firm PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) in Kebon Jeruk, Ciroyom, staged a rally against their eviction on Friday outside one of the firm's warehouses.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Sleman regency getting better with age
Sleman regency getting better with ageSri Wahyuni, Sleman, YogyakartaEvery Wednesday and Thursday over the past few months, Sleman government officials have worn two-piece uniforms of sky-blue shirts/blouses and dark blue trousers/skirts, instead of the usual yellow-brown national uniform, which...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Agum has yet to quit Cabinet
Agum has yet to quit Cabinet JAKARTA: Despite the announcement of his candidacy as the running mate for United Development Party (PPP) presidential candidate Hamzah Haz, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar has yet to submit his letter of resignation to President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Civil emergency status for Aceh
Civil emergency status for Aceh Martial law in Indonesia's troubled province, Aceh, will be one year old in five days. The government has decided to end martial law in the country's westernmost province, changing it to a state of civil emergency.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Bengkulu students study under sun
Bengkulu students study under sun BENGKULU: More than 40 elementary school students are being forced to study in a roofless building in Batu Bandung village, Kepahyang regency, Bengkulu province.The roof of SD 42 elementary school became dilapidated with age and disintegrated several months ago and...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap
Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swapFrom RepublikaThe land swap involving a state junior high school (SLTP 56) has led to a conflict between the Jakarta administration and members of the school.It must be noted that a property swap involving a school is not as simple as selling a plot of land or a house.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Investment in education towards global society
Investment in education towards global society Suroso Contributor/Yogyakarta One form of investment to which Indonesian people do not pay enough attention is investment in the field of education. This has resulted in the fact that Indonesia lacks a competitive advantage in its economy and human...
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI, Germany agree US$29.25m debt swap deal
RI, Germany agree US$29.25m debt swap dealTony Hotland, Jakarta Acknowledging the success of two earlier debt swap deals, the Germany government has announced that it will enter into a third deal with Indonesia worth 25 million euros (US$29.25 million) for environmental projects.
Sat, 15 May 2004
JP/18/MALAY
JP/18/MALAYMalaysian Cinema's Golden Age Crashes in the Whirlwind of Cultural and Political Change Malaysian cinema dimmed in the cultural, political changeDuring a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, The Jakarta Post film contributor, Paul F.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Civil emergency status for Aceh
Civil emergency status for Aceh Martial law in Indonesia's troubled province, Aceh, will be one year old in five days. The government has decided to end martial law in the country's westernmost province, changing it to a state of civil emergency.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Deported militant declared suspect
Deported militant declared suspectAbdul Khalik, JakartaPolice named Abu Jibril, an associate of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, as a suspect on Friday for identity fraud during stays in Yogyakarta and West Nusa Tenggara.National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Pakistan welcomes ARF's decision
Pakistan welcomes ARF's decisionPAKISTAN: Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmud Kasuri on Thursday welcomed the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum (ARF) senior official's decision to recommend Pakistan's admission to the forum.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Temasek moves to expand business
Temasek moves to expand business SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's holding company has raised its bid for United Overseas Bank's property arm, two days after the bank rejected its earlier unsolicited offer.State investment agency Temasek Holdings said late on Thursday that it will pay S$2.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Market development protested
Market development protested PEKANBARU, Riau: A trader and a student continued their hunger strike on Friday in protest against the development of a traditional market in Senapelan, Riau province.The strikers and their colleagues demonstrated outside the Pekanbaru legislative council, saying the...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Floods cut off Kalimantan road
Floods cut off Kalimantan road PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Floods cutting off the trans-Kalimantan highway in Tumbang Nusa village, Pulang Pisau regency, Central Kalimantan, are blocking commodity deliveries from Java island.
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI forest fires up pollution in S'pore
RI forest fires up pollution in S'poreSINGAPORE: Smoke from forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has pushed the pollution level in Singapore to its highest point so far this year, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Telkom to build undersea cable link to Malaysia
Telkom to build undersea cable link to MalaysiaWahyoe Boediwardhana, Tebanan, Bali State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom signed a contract with a consortium made up of PT Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and NEC Corporation here on Friday to build what is being dubbed the Dumai-Melaka cable...
Sat, 15 May 2004
House to query military on dubious Aceh operation funds
House to query military on dubious Aceh operation fundsKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe legislature is questioning the disbursement of Rp 738 billion (US$86.8 million) for the military operation in Aceh since December amid allegations of widespread corruption in the province.
Sat, 15 May 2004
China's women look set for Uber Cup
China's women look set for Uber CupNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The 2004 Uber Cup final could see a lopsided match between top seed and defending champion China against underachiever South Korea at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium here on Saturday night.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says
Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy saysMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe United States hopes that the future Indonesian president will have a clear policy to combat terrorism, its envoy Ralph L. Boyce said on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Megawati urged to fill vacant jobs in cabinet
Megawati urged to fill vacant jobs in cabinetRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaFor the sake of the Cabinet's performance, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has every reason to fill vacant ministerial posts with permanent replacements, although her administration's term will end in less than five months.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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checked;JP;cd ANPAc..r.. Telecoms-GSM-CDMAGSM operators watch CDMA expansion cautiously Rudijanto 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...