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Wed, 12 May 2004
Regency allots Rp 3b nfor health center
Regency allots Rp 3b nfor health center JAYAPURA, Papua: The Raja Ampat Islands administration in West Irian Jaya province has allocated Rp 3 billion (US$344,827) to build more community health centers in the newly created regency.Raja Ampat Islands Regent M.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Solahuddin defends Wiranto's credentials
Solahuddin defends Wiranto's credentialsM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta"If you can't beat them, join them" seems to be Solahuddin Wahid's motto.Only two years ago, Solahuddin tried hard and failed to question several military officers, including Gen.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Indovision improves
Indovision improves For several days we experienced bad reception on our Indovision satellite receiver. After sending an e-mail a customer-care staff member called within a few hours and helped successfully to solve the problem. Thank you very much for this excellent and efficient service.
Wed, 12 May 2004
China to meet Denmark in final
China to meet Denmark in finalAfter some early losses, Indonesian's Uber and Thomas Cup teams will have to fight their way through the play-offs if they hope to make the knockout rounds of the championships now taking place at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 12 May 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, May 12, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, May 12, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Wed, 12 May 2004
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Improved infrastructure needed to spur growth David O'Brien Jakarta 2. Alan -- Has Alan Greenspan lost the plot? 1 X 30 Has Alan Greenspan lost the plot? Larry Elliott Guardian News Service London
Wed, 12 May 2004
Dental health important during pregnancy
Dental health important during pregnancyTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Women planning to get pregnant should get a thorough dental check up to avoid dental health problems during the pregnancy, experts from the University of Indonesia said recently.
Wed, 12 May 2004
More specific tax forms needed
More specific tax forms neededFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe use of income tax forms, known as 1721-A1, has not yet optimally specified tax information, despite annual adjustment to suit latest developments such as the application of the digital system and the inclusion of government-borne income tax.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Fresh hopes seen for relaunch of trade talks
Fresh hopes seen for relaunch of trade talksP. Parameswaran Agence France-Presse Washington Developing and developed nations have neared consensus on several contentious trade issues giving fresh hopes for the relaunch of the Doha Round of global talks, Malaysian's trade minister said here on...
Wed, 12 May 2004
U.S., Malaysia set pace for free trade pact
U.S., Malaysia set pace for free trade pactAgence France-Presse Washington The United States and Malaysia signed an agreement on Monday setting up a special forum to address trade issues, Washington's fifth such pact with export-driven Southeast Asian nations.U.S.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Presidential hopefuls beat registration deadline
Presidential hopefuls beat registration deadlineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The unprecedented presidential election in July looks certain to see six pairs of contenders, with the incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri and her deputy-cum-challenger Hamzah Haz being the last to register.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Rights team probes campus attack
Rights team probes campus attackAndi Hajramurni, Makassar A National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) team found indications on Tuesdays of human rights violations in an incident in which dozens of police officers stormed the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) in Makassar, South Sulawesi,...
Wed, 12 May 2004
City Council rejects barter for Monas lighting project
City Council rejects barter for Monas lighting projectDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The City Council has rejected the city administration's plan to have private companies pay for lighting at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta in exchange for free billboard space.
Wed, 12 May 2004
1. DILI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. DILI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS East Timor AG wants Wiranto case changes 2. REFORM: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Six-year-old reform drive going nowhere, critics say 3. PRESIDEN: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Presidential hopefuls beat registration deadline 4. ANCOL: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Agency probes fish poisoning at Ancol
Wed, 12 May 2004
Players urged to fight like lions against M'sia
Players urged to fight like lions against M'siaNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Indonesia's former Thomas Cup hero Hendrawan pleaded with his successors to show a fighting spirit in the quarterfinal match against Malaysia here on Wednesday.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Indonesia crusies past Germany to take on South Korea in quarterfinals
Indonesia crusies past Germany to take on South Korea in quarterfinalsZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Indonesian girls finally got a victory when first singles Silvi Antarini led the team to a crushing defeat of Germany 3-0 in the knockout playoff round, which put them in Uber Cup Championship...
Wed, 12 May 2004
Susi delivers commentary on TV
Susi delivers commentary on TV JAKARTA: Olympic gold medalist Susi Susanti has become a commentator on TransTV for the ongoing Thomas and Uber Cups in Jakarta.she and husband Alan Budikusuma attended an editors briefing, held by Samsung Electronics Indonesia at the Mulia Hotel here on Tuesday.
Wed, 12 May 2004
Malaysia's Lion to invest $2.7b
Malaysia's Lion to invest $2.7b KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian conglomerate Lion group plans to invest US$2.7 billion in the next decade to expand its businesses, with a large chunk going to China to tap the world's largest consumer market, a report said on Tuesday.
Tue, 11 May 2004
3 x 20
3 x 20 Thousands abandon homes as floods hit Sulawesi, Kalimantan JP/5/bomb1 x 36 Medan bombing suspects to face trial 1 x 32 Elected Lampung councillor arrested JP/5/makassar1 x 33 Officers fired over campus attack
Tue, 11 May 2004
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Gus Dur and the KPU: Rethinking discrimination Health requirements vital for presidential candidate Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta2. Phil -- It's the high time for ASEAN to develop a conflict prevention Mechanism 1 X 30 Preventing conflicts within ASEAN Philips Jusario Vermonte Jakarta
Tue, 11 May 2004
PDI-P legislators reported to police
PDI-P legislators reported to police TANGERANG: A councillor-ellect from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) in Tangerang regency, Barhum, 38, was reported to Tangerang Police on Monday for allegedly submitting a fake high school diploma for his candidacy.
Tue, 11 May 2004
China, Korea and Chinese Taipei into Uber quarterfinals
China, Korea and Chinese Taipei into Uber quarterfinalsZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta China, Chinese Taipei and South Korea each emerged each as group winners and followed Denmark in the quarterfinals of the Uber Cup badminton championship after chalking up their second wins in their last group matches at...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 11, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 11, 2004 Performance* Traditional Performance, Banjet Teluk Jambe Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 15.Film* French Film, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Local courier services less expensive, but reliable
Local courier services less expensive, but reliableJoseph Kirschke, Contributor, Jakarta In 1998, Hubert Fournier was working as an organizer for a painting exhibition in Jakarta. Using a single courier, he sent out 1,000 invitations to people -- expats and locals alike -- across the city.
Tue, 11 May 2004
RI, Malaysia can safeguard Malacca Strait, U.S. says
RI, Malaysia can safeguard Malacca Strait, U.S. saysVeeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta In a clear attempt to calm down Indonesia and Malaysia, a senior U.S. diplomat emphasized on Monday the two countries were more than capable of safeguarding the Strait of Malacca and played down the possibility the...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Thousands abandon homes as floods hit Sulawesi, Kalimantan
Thousands abandon homes as floods hit Sulawesi, KalimantanJongker Rumthe and Ruslan Sangadji, Manado/PaluFloods hit several parts of Sulawesi island and the provinces of East and Central Kalimantan on Monday, forcing thousands of local residents to flee to safer areas.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Smuggling rose during general election: Customs
Smuggling rose during general election: CustomsRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The inflow of smuggled goods to the country surged during the first quarter of this year, according to an internal report from the Directorate General of Customs and Excise.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Place your bets, people
Place your bets, people JAKARTA: The match between Indonesia and China at the men's team Thomas Cup on Monday attracted not only home fans to air their support but also journalists covering the biennial event who opened a bidding on who will be the eventual winner.
Tue, 11 May 2004
'Black Monday' as stocks plummet by almost 5%
'Black Monday' as stocks plummet by almost 5%Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market fell precipitously for the eighth straight trading day on Monday as regional stock markets also plunged on growing fears that the U.S. Federal Reserve would increase its interest rate in June.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Pulo Gebang to be best terminal
Pulo Gebang to be best terminalDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe abandoned Pulo Gebang intercity bus terminal in East Jakarta, now the site of a large fish-pond, would become the most modern bus terminal in the city and replace the overcrowded Pulogadung terminal, the Jakarta Transportation Agency said on...
Tue, 11 May 2004
More evidence now against Hassan Tiro
More evidence now against Hassan Tiro JAKARTA: The police say they will provide more evidence to Swedish prosecutors against the leader and founder of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Hasan Tiro, by sending a laptop containing electronic mails between Hassan and Acehnese rebels.
Tue, 11 May 2004
RI market remains promising for courier firms
RI market remains promising for courier firmsRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta While the country struggles to boost its exports, and prepares for its first-ever direct presidential election, the local market remains promising for international and domestic courier and express-delivery companies.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Ba'asyir refuses temporary release
Ba'asyir refuses temporary releaseP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMuslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir refused on Monday to allow his team of lawyers to file a temporary release motion on humanitarian grounds because this would mean begging for leniency from the United States.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Mega cancels visit to Central Sulawesi
Mega cancels visit to Central SulawesiPALU, Central Sulawesi: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will postpone her planned visit to Central Sulawesi province indefinitely, a senior government official said on Monday.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Two arrested for $2.3m graft case
Two arrested for $2.3m graft caseEvi Mariani, JakartaA businessman and a local bank employee were arrested over the weekend by the Jakarta Police over an alleged fraud involving a letter of credit (L/C) worth US$2.3 million following a complaint filed by Citibank, police sources revealed on Monday.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Adam Air spreads wings to more big cities
Adam Air spreads wings to more big citiesTony Hotland, Jakarta Newly established Adam Sky Connection Airlines (Adam Air) has spread its wings by opening new routes from Jakarta to two major cities, Semarang, Central Java, and Surabaya, East Java, to capitalize on the large number of potential...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Students donate blood for Ambon victims
Students donate blood for Ambon victims KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: About 100 students from the Maluku islands donated their blood on Monday to increase supplies in their home province, following recent conflict in the area in which 36 people were killed and hundreds of others were injured.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Germans to aim shots at RI's singles
Germans to aim shots at RI's singlesZakki P. Hakim and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post The German women's team looks to exploit what it sees as the weakness of its Indonesian opponent when the two meet in the playoff here on Tuesday.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Hamzah Haz to run for presidency with Gen. Agum
Hamzah Haz to run for presidency with Gen. AgumThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/SurabayaUnited Development Party (PPP) leader Hamzah Haz has added his name to the list of presidential candidates when he announced on Monday he would join the race, picking Cabinet minister Gen. (ret.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Rexy enjoys coching stint in England
Rexy enjoys coching stint in EnglandEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Former Indonesian badminton star Rexy Mainaky looks to be enjoying his coaching stint in England.Rexy, paired up with Ricky Subagdja, won the Olympic gold in Atlanta.
Tue, 11 May 2004
[b]TNI to help
TNI to help release Fery2. MK ( 2 x 24)Court starts hearing electoral complaints3. UAN ( 2 x 21 )Students pessimistic, worried about tough UAN4. Truth (1 x 24)Military objects to 'truth' 5. Baasyir (1x 35)Ba'asyir refuses temporary release
Tue, 11 May 2004
Officers fired over campus attack
Officers fired over campus attackAndi Hajramurni, MakassarA police disciplinary committee dismissed here on Monday three high-ranking officers in South Sulawesi from their posts for their roles in a recent brutal attack on the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI), Makassar.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Elected Lampung councillor arrested
Elected Lampung councillor arrestedEvi Mariani and Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta/MedanA Lampung Democratic Party councillor was arrested on drugs charges on Monday while attending the party's presidential candidacy announcement at the Jakarta Convention Center in Senayan.
Tue, 11 May 2004
Illegal logging goes on unabated
Illegal logging goes on unabatedNethy Dharma Somba and Rusman, Jayapura/SamarindaIllegal logging continues unchecked in East Kalimantan province and Papua, Indonesia's westernmost province, sparking fears among government officials and environmentalists that pristine forests in the two provinces...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Civil society group sues KPU for perceived election failures
Civil society group sues KPU for perceived election failuresUrip Hudiono, JakartaA civil society group calling itself the People's Movement for a New Indonesia (GRIB) filed a civil suit on Monday with the Central Jakarta District Court against the General Elections Committee (KPU) for its perceived...
Tue, 11 May 2004
HI workers end dispute, reemployment on the cards
HI workers end dispute, reemployment on the cardsBambang Nurbianto, JakartaAfter nearly a month of negotiation, workers from Hotel Indonesia (HI) and Inna Wisata Hotel ended their dispute with the hotel management company, PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN), by accepting their dismissals under a...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Arsonists did not spare Ambon 'reconciliation school' in clash
Arsonists did not spare Ambon 'reconciliation school' in clashM. Azis Tunny, AmbonThe torching of a school on April 28 that served as a symbol of reconciliation appears to have put paid to the efforts to restore peace in Ambon through education -- for the time being at any rate.
Tue, 11 May 2004
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D; *Hamzah Haz to run for presidency with Gen. Agum Page 2 *TNI to help release Fery Page 4 *Thousands flee homes as floods hit Sulawesi, Kalimantan Page 5 *Gus Dur and the KPU: Rethinking discrimination Page 6 *City has fish to fry, but not to eat Page 8 *Chechnya buries slain leader, mulls future...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Susilo-Jusuf Kalla pairing registers with KPU
Susilo-Jusuf Kalla pairing registers with KPUM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaA coalition of three political parties on Monday registered Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla as presidential and vice presidential candidates in the July 5 election, the first to register with...
Tue, 11 May 2004
Four-legged baby awaits parental consent
Four-legged baby awaits parental consentLeony Aurora, JakartaDoctors at Cipto Mangunkusumo general hospital (RSCM), Central Jakarta, await consent from the parents of Ani, a four-legged baby from East Kalimantan, to carry out more complex tests necessary to determine further action.