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Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Woman or unbeliever for president?
Woman or unbeliever for president?From Media Indonesia Recent newspaper and TV reports have made me feel uncomfortable as a housewife and a Muslim to know that some clerics are still so narrow-minded that they view the gender issue in such a simplistic way.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Asia to lead recovery in commercial satellite launches: Arianespace
Asia to lead recovery in commercial satellite launches: ArianespaceAgence France-Presse, Singapore Asia will lead a global recovery in the commercial satellite market as the region's telecommunications giants scramble to have their own relay stations launched into orbit, European industry...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Poso girls speak out on abuse by officers
Poso girls speak out on abuse by officersRuslan Sangadji, Palu, Central SulawesiHundreds of local girls in Poso regency have experienced trauma and abuse after coming into contact with military and police officers deployed here from other areas of the country over the last four years.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
PPATK, police sign agreement
PPATK, police sign agreement JAKARTA: In an effort to curb money laundering, the Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding on money laundering prevention and eradication with the National Police.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
1. MART -- 1 x 52
1. MART -- 1 x 52 RI Performing Arts Mart links local artists to the world 2. AIR -- 2 x 38 Australian Airlines to mark first anniversary of direct flights to Bali
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 17, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 17, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20. * Photo: A Memory of Images by Gill Marais, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Try offers himself middleman
Try offers himself middlemanEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Former chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) Try Sutrisno has offered to mediate in a conflict between the association's regional chapters and the central board, a PBSI official said.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
RI to hold workshop on rights mechanism
RI to hold workshop on rights mechanismThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia -- the current chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- and the Regional Working Group for an ASEAN Human Rights Mechanism will host a workshop to identify actions and steps toward the realization of an...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Hero to open more stores amid competition
Hero to open more stores amid competitionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket said on Wednesday it planned to budget some Rp 200 billion (US$21 million) this year to open additional hypermarkets and stores in order to compete with other giant retailers.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
RI Performing Arts Mart links artists to the world
RI Performing Arts Mart links artists to the worldWahyoe Boediwardhana, Nusa Dua, BaliIndonesian artistes were given an opportunity to showcase their work in the second Indonesian Performing Arts Mart (IPAM) at Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Nusa Dua resort, and Arma Museum, Ubud, Gianyar, which ended on...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
House set to ratify Kyoto Protocol
House set to ratify Kyoto Protocol JAKARTA: After hearing from various sources, the House of Representatives and the government will begin discussing on Thursday a plan to ratify the Kyoto Protocol.Effendi Choirie, deputy chairman of House Commission I for foreign affairs, said on Wednesday State...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
[b]Government declares end
Government declares end of dengue fever outbreak 2. DPRD (1 x 32)Corruption rampant among councillors3. House (3 x 16) Strict penalties needed to boost House performance4. Bagong ( 1 x 33 )Bagong Kussudiardjo dies, aged 75
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Campaign rule breaches increase in second week
Campaign rule breaches increase in second weekM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaIn the second week of the month-long presidential campaign, the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) recorded an increase in the number of violations committed by all presidential candidates.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Zakii brings out the old Bali icons
Zakii brings out the old Bali iconsBambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/JakartaBali has long attracted artists from all over the world and their stays -- fleeting or permanent -- have contributed to the development of the fine arts on the island.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Lecturers reluctant to do research
Lecturers reluctant to do research JAKARTA: The country's lack of a scientific culture has resulted in little research being done by universities, especially those in eastern Indonesia, a university rector said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Megawati's daughter supports her mom
Megawati's daughter supports her mom BATAM, Riau: Puan Maharani, the daughter of presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri, called on Muslim women here on Wednesday to support the presidential bid of Megawati, the only female candidate in the upcoming election.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Government declares end of dengue fever outbreak, lifts alert status
Government declares end of dengue fever outbreak, lifts alert statusSari P. Setiogi, JakartaThe government declared the dengue fever outbreak over and lifted the red alert status in 12 provinces, as the prevalence rate had decreased to a baseline level.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Mercedes-Benz opens collection shop
Mercedes-Benz opens collection shop JAKARTA: Instead of going to the nearest Mercedes-Benz Collection Shop at Changi Airport in Singapore, the German carmaker's die-hard fans can now expand their collections at a new shop opened on the ground floor of Pasaraya Grande in South Jakarta.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
1. BATAM 1x30
1. BATAM 1x30 Mursidi, living witness to tragedy 2. BUSH 1x40Bush twins set to join U.S. election campaign 3. GUESS1 1x30Arnie back on screen as playboy4. GUESS2 1x30 Alanis Morissette gets engaged
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Light damage delays Wiranto visit
Light damage delays Wiranto visit JAYAPURA, Papua: The lights of the Sentani National Airport landing strip went out on Wednesday, forcing presidential candidate Wiranto and his running mate Solahuddin Wahid to delay a visit to the country's easternmost province.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
* Exam score conversion could produce dilettantes Page 2
* Exam score conversion could produce dilettantes Page 2 * Government declares end of dengue fever outbreak Page 4 * Poso girls speak out on abuse by officers Page 5 * Exclusivism and multiculturalism in Islamic society Page 7 * Internet, SMS help school admissions Page 8 * Shiite cleric signals...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
JP/1/GAM
JP/1/GAMEfforts to bring GAM leaders to trial ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2001 September A government envoy meets with Swedish officials to ask the latter to take legal action against Hasan di Tiro and others for instigating armed rebellion in Aceh.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 17, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 17, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Australian Airlines to mark first anniversary of direct flights to Bali
Australian Airlines to mark first anniversary of direct flights to BaliDewi Anggraeni, Contributor/MelbourneFor travellers, the news that Australian Airlines plans to celebrate the first anniversary of its direct flights to Denpasar at the end of this month immediately gives rise to gleeful hopes...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
SLK 200, Viano hit Indonesia's roads
SLK 200, Viano hit Indonesia's roadsPrimastuti Handayani and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta's poor roads and driving conditions have apparently not deterred sports car fans from purchasing one to complete their automotive collection.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Rebels' detention may be UN-based
Rebels' detention may be UN-basedFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, JakartaThe detention of two Aceh rebel leaders in Sweden may have been based on a UN resolution requiring member states to take action against anyone that threatens the territorial integrity of states.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Mangrove suspects' dossiers submitted
Mangrove suspects' dossiers submitted JAKARTA: The dossiers of three suspects in a mangrove felling case were submitted to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office early this week, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Valuair to fly to Jakarta
Valuair to fly to Jakarta JAKARTA: Indonesia has settled a landing rights dispute with Singapore's budget airline Valuair, allowing it to begin flights to Jakarta, an official said Wednesday."Indonesia's air regulators have granted landing rights to Valuair and they should be able to start their...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Foreign policy issues in presidential election
Foreign policy issues in presidential electionShafiah Fifi Muhibat, Jakarta As campaigns for the July 5 presidential election escalate, candidates fiercely compete for attention. Ideas have been raised, policies have been proposed, and promises have been made.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Our sorry state of education
Our sorry state of education Ever since its inception, controversy has bedeviled the government's system of evaluating the progress and learning achievements of students in Indonesian junior and senior high schools.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Over 50,000 expats working illegally
Over 50,000 expats working illegally Many companies complain about the complicated, time-consuming procedures and corrupt officials that they have to face to obtain work permits for expatriates from the various government offices involved.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Three dead after deadly fire
Three dead after deadly fire MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Three residents burned to dead in a house on Jl. Andi Tonro in Makassar city on Tuesday night.They were brothers Ihsan and Syahrul Nur, and their grandmother Daeng Sugi.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
IPB accepts
IPB accepts 856 new students BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) will admit 856 new students for the 2004/2005 academic year through its regular selection process, an increase from the 803 students who were accepted the previous year.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Thousands of teachers continue strike against police brutality
Thousands of teachers continue strike against police brutalityHasrul, KendariSome 7,000 teachers continued their strike for a 10th day on Wednesday in Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi, in protest against the alleged beating of a principal by a policeman.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Jamsostek won't cut investment in stocks
Jamsostek won't cut investment in stocksRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Despite huge losses in the country's stock market lately due to the unfavorable global economic environment, state-owned social security firm PT Jamsostek has said that it will not reduce its current allocation of investment in the...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
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Poso girls speak out on abuse by officers JP/5/TIMIKA2 x 29 Papuans reach peace accord to end bloody tribal conflict JP/5/strike2 x 31 Muna teachers continue strike against police brutality
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Shafiah Fifi Muhibat
Shafiah Fifi Muhibat Jakarta2. Yale -- The war on terror yet to be won in Southeast Asia 2 x 30 The war on terrorism has yet to be won in Southeast Asia Zachary Abuza Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Boston
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Freedom Bull Nationalist Party stripped of single seat in House
Freedom Bull Nationalist Party stripped of single seat in HouseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Constitutional Court denied the Freedom Bull Nationalist Party (PNBK) a seat on Wednesday at the House of Representatives.
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
KPU's ban threat on Mega up in the air
KPU's ban threat on Mega up in the airThe status of a ban against the incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her running mate Hasyim Muzadi remains unclear, because as of Wednesday the General Elections Commission (KPU) said it had yet to meet with the provincial KPU (KPUD) that issued it...
Thu, 17 Jun 2004
Councillors nabbed for drugs
Councillors nabbed for drugs TANGERANG: The Tangerang Police arrested on Tuesday two members of the regental council on allegations that they used drugs at a hotel on Jl. Thamrin, Kebon Nanas.The councillors -- Achmad Moduto and Muhdiar -- both from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
* W. Papua governor illegitimate: Court Page 2
* W. Papua governor illegitimate: Court Page 2 * W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court Page 4 * Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed Page 5 * Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy Page 6 * Greater Jakarta join forces to manage waste Page 8 * No-confidence motion on Japan PM...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Ministry plans to review exam scoring system
Ministry plans to review exam scoring systemP.C. Naommy, JakartaComing under fire for its controversial grade conversion system, the Ministry of National Education is now planning to review and revise its formula for calculating national averages of final examination scores from schools throughout...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Moderate budget deficit acceptable
Moderate budget deficit acceptableAnis Chowdhury, Jakarta Balancing the state budget remains a paramount policy parameter in Indonesia. The House of Representatives (DPR) has penciled at 0.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2005 state budget.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prison
Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prisonThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced two accomplices of the Hotel Marriott bombing on Tuesday to three years in prison respectively for withholding information on an act of terrorism.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Lawyers for protester refute testimonies
Lawyers for protester refute testimoniesUrip Hudiono, Jakarta Lawyers for Niu Fatorus, alias Alay, a former Pluit apartment tenant who is on trial for allegedly inciting a clash while protesting the eviction of the low-cost apartment dwellers in last February, claimed that witness testimonies were...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopened
Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopenedApriadi Gunawan, MedanHundreds of Bahorok flood victims continued protesting here on Tuesday to demand clarification over some Rp 50 billion (US$6 million) in assistance promised by the central government for them last year.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
NGO calls on BI to nix fake money
NGO calls on BI to nix fake money JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization Combating Counterfeit and Financial Crime (CCFC) urged the central bank to withdraw the current banknotes immediately after the July 5 direct presidential election to prevent an increase in counterfeit money in circulation and...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1. PAPUA ( 1 x 30 )
1. PAPUA ( 1 x 30 ) 'W Irian Jaya governor illegitimate' 2. Hakim ( 2 x 24) Justice candidate: I wasn't gambling, it was dominoes 3. JI (1 x 36) Student stands trial for terrorism 4. Health (2 x 27) House, govt face new hurdle over medical council
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discounts
Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discountsTony Hotland, JakartaThe Indonesian Food Industry Association (Aspipin) has urged all producers of instant noodles in the country to stop giving free gifts and discounts starting July 1 "to restore healthy competition" in the industry.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court
W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: CourtRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaThe Papuan people's campaign against the province's division has received a major boost after the State Administrative Court ruled on Tuesday against a law appointing Abraham Octavianus Atururi as West Irian Jaya governor.