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PTDI employees clash, 24 injured in four days

PTDI employees clash, 24 injured in four daysYuli Tri Suwarni, BandungViolence continued for a fourth day on Thursday between current and former employees of troubled national aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) in Bandung, West Java, leaving at least five of them injured.

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Nigerians sell heroine from jail JAKARTA: Two Nigerians detained in Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, have been accused of dealing 252 grams of heroin, police said on Thursday.The crime was uncovered when narcotics detectives arranged a transaction with a suspected dealer identified as...

Memorial to commemorate 1998 riots

Memorial to commemorate 1998 riotsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Leony Aurora, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri attended a ceremony on Thursday evening to dedicate the Monumen Persaudaraan (Brotherhood Monument) at the Lindeteves Trade Center, just across from the protected Candranaya Chinese...

Singapore teams up with IBM

Singapore teams up with IBMSINGAPORE: Singapore's government is teaming up with computer giant IBM to expand the information technology sector and position the city state as a place where foreign companies can outsource their IT functions, the industry regulator said on Thursday.

Early Malaysian films emerge as savory multicultural 'rojak'

Early Malaysian films emerge as savory multicultural 'rojak'Paul F. Agusta, Contributor/ Pfa0109@yahoo.comDuring a recent visit to Kuala Lumpur, The Jakarta Post film contributor, Paul F. Agusta, had the opportunity to meet with several important figures in Malaysian cinema to discuss developments...

Thai car sales up 24.7% in April

Thai car sales up 24.7% in April BANGKOK: Thai domestic car sales jumped 24.7 percent in April boosted by growing consumer confidence and driven by a successful recent motor show in Bangkok, the industry said on Thursday.

In Nepal Maoist rebels run own government

In Nepal Maoist rebels run own governmentBinaj Gurubacharya, Associated Press/MusikotIn the mountains of Nepal, a full-blown Maoist uprising is gaining ground.It may sound a bit anachronistic, especially in a region of Asia that has embraced market economics and linked up with the outside world to...

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1. NEPAL -- 1 x 42 In Nepal Maoist rebels run own government

East Timor's chief prosecutor wants arrest warrant for Wiranto

East Timor's chief prosecutor wants arrest warrant for Wiranto revokedAssociated Press DiliEast Timor's chief prosecutor has asked judges to revoke an arrest warrant for Indonesian presidential candidate Gen.

Foreign ambassadors present credentials

Foreign ambassadors present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekanoputri received the diplomatic credentials of ambassadors from Zambia, Nicaragua and Angola during a state ceremony at the Merdeka Palace on Thursday.Ambassadors Godfrey S. Simasuku of Zambia, Eduardo J.

KPU admits to campaign loophole

KPU admits to campaign loopholeM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaPresidential and vice presidential candidates contesting the July 5 election will likely have more time for campaigning outside the designated period, as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has remained silent over early campaigns carried...

Eviction of squatters turns ugly in Batam, rioting erupts

Eviction of squatters turns ugly in Batam, rioting eruptsFadli, BatamA riot erupted on Thursday when police and public order officers tried to evict more than 400 illegal houses on the industrial island of Batam, Riau province.

'People just want to forget the May riots'

'People just want to forget the May riots'The May 1998 riots remain a bitter memory for the victims of that tragedy. Some people who lost family members in the violence are still seeking justice, while others are simply trying to forget the tragedy.

Two Indian ships visit Indonesia

Two Indian ships visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Two Indian warships are paying a goodwill visit to Indonesia, the navy said Thursday.The INS Rana, a destroyer, and INS Khukri, a corvette, were berthed at Jakarta's Tanjung Priok harbor and ended their two-day visit later on Thursday and are on way to the...

Trial on Manggarai shooting begins

Trial on Manggarai shooting beginsYemris Fointuna, Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraA police disciplinary committee began the trial on Thursday of four middle-ranking and 19 low-ranking police officers over their roles in the bloody Manggarai shooting incident in March this year.

RP likely to post 15% export growth

RP likely to post 15% export growth MANILA: The Philippine electronics industry is likely to post 15 percent export growth this year, an industry group said on Thursday, revising an earlier forecast of 10 percent made in December.

Poor grooming of leaders

Poor grooming of leaders Six pairs of running mates for the July 5 direct presidential election were registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) when the deadline expired on Wednesday. This is an encouraging development because the selection process has been transparent and voters will...

Wismilak event to give chance to region's young players

Wismilak event to give chance to region's young playersMusthofid, Jakarta The Wismilak International Women's Tennis Tournament is back in Bali in September with the organizers looking to give Southeast Asia's up-and-coming young players an opportunity to show their mettle in the US$225,000...

No progress on medical body

No progress on medical bodyDewi Santoso, JakartaHouse of Representatives Commission VII for health and the government remain unable to solve a dispute over whether the medical council mandated in the bill on medical practices should work independently.

'Trust' financial magazine loses libel suit, fined Rp 1 billion

'Trust' financial magazine loses libel suit, fined Rp 1 billionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Trust financial and law magazine was fined Rp 1 billion (US$112,360) after it lost libel lawsuit filed by a businessman at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday.

RP vote was flawed but credible, says Arroyo

RP vote was flawed but credible, says ArroyoMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse/ManilaPhilippines President Gloria Arroyo on Thursday conceded there were flaws in this week's elections she is projected to win, but said the problems were isolated and warned the opposition against stirring up...

Govt to revoke Aceh martial law

Govt to revoke Aceh martial lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri agreed on Thursday to lower the martial law status in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to a state of civil emergency but would let integrated military and police operations continue.

RI court annuals local firm's debt

RI court annuals local firm's debtAssociated Press, Jakarta An Indonesian district court has annulled a bond agreement between a local petrochemical company and its U.S. creditors, adding to perceptions the country's legal system doesn't protect foreign investors.

Amendment to bankruptcy law must include solvency test

Amendment to bankruptcy law must include solvency testAndrew I. Sriro, Jakarta When the news started to circulate that the gavel had struck at the Central Jakarta Commercial Court issuing the decision to declare PT Prudential Life Assurance bankrupt -- a company purportedly worth trillions of...

Speculation rampant, rupiah under attack

Speculation rampant, rupiah under attackRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The rupiah remained under attack on Thursday, with some local analysts blaming foreign-based banks for continuing to speculate against the local unit despite a reprimand from the central bank.

High fuel subsidy offset gains on high oil prices

High fuel subsidy offset gains on high oil pricesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the central government would not gain much from high oil prices due to the heavy fuel subsidy and its obligation to distribute the additional...

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 14, 2004

Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, May 14, 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.

Internationally recognized UK Masters

Internationally recognized UK Masters by distance learningYou don't have to leave Indonesia for several years of study in a cold climate. You don't have to quit your job. Distance learning is simpler and more cost-effective than you could ever imagine.

Ministry to launch Wallacea expedition

Ministry to launch Wallacea expedition JAKARTA: Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri will launch a three-month scientific voyage from Makassar, South Sulawesi on May 22, his office said here on Thursday.The Wallacea Expedition 2004, named after British explorer Alfred R.

Defense attaches visit Aceh

Defense attaches visit Aceh BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: A group of foreign military attaches visited on Thursday the war-torn province of Aceh.The group of attaches, including those from Australia, Japan and Britain, was the first to visit the province in the past year."We have no mission.

Fake pay slips used in credit card

Fake pay slips used in credit cardJAKARTA: Police arrested three suspects on allegations that they made fake pay slips for housewives, the jobless and ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers who applied for credit cards.The suspects -- Sugeng Martono, 35, Robintang M.

City told to act on pollution in bay

City told to act on pollution in bayDamar Harsanto and Urip Hudiono, JakartaMinister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri urged the Jakarta administration on Thursday to promptly resolve the problem of pollution in the Jakarta Bay, which is killing fish and harming the industry.

China breezes past Japan to Uber Cup final with Korea

China breezes past Japan to Uber Cup final with KoreaZakki P. Hakim and Novan Iman Santosa, Jakarta The favorite China was unstoppable as it marched to the final of the Uber Cup after overwhelming the Japanese women's team 3-0 in Thursday's semifinals at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Jakarta.

East Java bylaw to protect people living with HIV/AIDS

East Java bylaw to protect people living with HIV/AIDSID Nugroho, SurabayaPeople living with AIDS in East Java can breathe a sigh of relief for, in the near future, East Java will have a bylaw that will protect them.

RI seeks winning form over Danes

RI seeks winning form over DanesNovan Iman Santoso and Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Thomas Cup badminton team championship enters the semifinal stage on Friday, with defending champion Indonesia looking to continue its winning form against Denmark.

Government plans to renew Sea patrol pact with Singapore

Government plans to renew Sea patrol pact with SingaporeMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe government is planning to restart a maritime patrol agreement with Singapore, giving the island nation's marine patrol aircraft access to some Indonesian airstrips.

1. RIOT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS

1. RIOT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Eviction turns ugly in Batam, rioting erupts 2. DPRD: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Can 'new faces' keep promises? 3. PKB: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS PKB divided over candidate choice 4. MONUMEN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Memorial to commemorate 1998 riots 5.

Kadin to publish industry map

Kadin to publish industry mapTony Hotland Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) will publish an "industry map" to help domestic and foreign investors in making investment decisions in the country.

Rupiah Rates May 13

Rupiah Rates May 13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,566.76 5,866.54 6,250.08 6,183.00 Brunei dollar 1 5,487.06 4,902.64 5,222.45 5,167.10 Canadian dollar 1 6,792.66 6,069.66 6,465.08 6,397.06 Swiss franc 1 7,308.29 6,531.67 6,955.85 6,884.

Coal producers asked to help PLN

Coal producers asked to help PLNFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government urged on Thursday the country's coal producers to sell more coal to the Suralaya power plant in West Java, which is owned by public utility PLN, to prevent possible blackouts in Java and Bali.

Pertamina officials named suspects

Pertamina officials named suspectsAbdul Khalik, JakartaAfter months of investigation, the police declared a number of employees of state oil company Pertamina and Karaha Bodas Co. (KBC) as suspects on Thursday in a scandal that may have resulted in the state losing US$290 million.

Offshore sand mining angers Tirtayasa residents

Offshore sand mining angers Tirtayasa residentsMulta Fidrus, Tangerang"Since the sand mining began, my husband has not been able to catch as many fish as before and his income has dropped. My sons have even had to stop going to school because we can't afford the fees anymore," said Minah, a...

Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap

Thoughts on SLTP 56 land swap From 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.

More crude oil exploration urged

More crude oil exploration urgedBruce Stanley, Associated Press, London Demand for oil is growing at its fastest rate in eight years, but the economic recovery could fizzle unless suppliers keep pace by drilling new wells and producing fresh crude, the International Energy Agency warned on...

Two die in swollen Cisadane River

Two die in swollen Cisadane River BOGOR: Search teams recovered on Thursday the body of two people swept away by a swollen Cisadane River a day earlier.The body of Dana Atma, 22, a resident of Jl. Layung Sari I in South Bogor subdistrict, was recovered on Thursday morning and taken to the...

Ba'asyir to get air-con, comfy cell

Ba'asyir to get air-con, comfy cellEvi Mariani and Abdul Khalik, JakartaAbu Bakar Ba'asyir, who is currently being detained at National Police Headquarters, will be moved to a freshly renovated, air-conditioned cell at Jakarta Police Headquarters.

Taman Mini to host C. Java festival

Taman Mini to host C. Java festival JAKARTA: The Central Java provincial administration will hold a traditional Tingkeban or Mitoni ritual at Taman Mini Indonesia Indah on Saturday, a park spokesman said on Thursday.J.

Hostages' release moved to Saturday

Hostages' release moved to SaturdayTiarma Siboro, JakartaAs the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has delayed the release of hundreds of civilian captives, including RCTI cameraman Fery Santoro, Army chief Gen.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 2004

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...