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Wed, 16 Jun 2004
No mention of the environment
No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard. An article in The Jakarta Post on June 5 commented that environmentalists were "up in arms" that none of the parties were...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Candidate judge denies being gambler
Candidate judge denies being gamblerKurniawan Hari, JakartaCandidate for Supreme Court justice, Hakim Simanjuntak, said on Tuesday that he never gambled but admitted that he often played dominoes with his friends.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders
Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leadersTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Indonesian government hailed on Tuesday the arrest in Sweden of three top exiled leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for allegedly violating international law.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1 x 39
1 x 39 Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed JP/5/graft2 x 27 East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO JP/5/MEDAN2 x 25 Victims of Bahorok flood want tourist resort reopened JP/5/ugm1 x 55 Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children JP/5/TIMOR1 x 33 East Timorese refugees seek...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's Novus
Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's NovusThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Energi Internasional has secured a controlling stake in Australia's Novus Petroleum Ltd. after a majority of its shareholders agreed to its A$350 million bid.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Rupiah down on corporate dollar demand, shares up
Rupiah down on corporate dollar demand, shares upDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah ended lower on Tuesday as local companies continued to buy dollars on a view that the U.S. unit will remain strong in the near future amid expectations of aggressive U.S. interest rate hikes.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Activists suspect embezzlement
Activists suspect embezzlementMulta Fidrus, TangerangActivists have called on the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office to investigate an alleged embezzlement of a Rp 3.3 billion (US$351,064) community development fund by the regency's councillors.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1. BPS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18
1. BPS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Modern retailers push out small stores 2. EXAM: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Ministry will review exam scoring system 3. EURO: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28(to be decided later after Latvia vs Czech match) 4. ACEH: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 35 Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Rent seekers in Pertamina
Rent seekers in Pertamina State oil company Pertamina's questionable plan to sell two very large crude carriers currently under construction Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards in Ulsan, South Korea, and the controversial overseas trip by 15 House of Representatives (DPR) members last week to assess...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Big chains may cause job losses
Big chains may cause job lossesZakki P. Hakim, JakartaThe rapid expansion of modern retail outlets like hypermarkets and minimarkets in big cities may have forced many traditional grocery stores to close down, creating huge job losses, according to a preliminary finding of the Central Statistics...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Nissan to boost RI production tenfold
Nissan to boost RI production tenfold Nissan Motor Co. plans to increase its production of cars in Indonesia tenfold over the next five years, the Japanese company said in a news release on Tuesday.Nissan said it hopes to produce 30,000 units a year by 2009, up from a current annual output of 3,000.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Region to see LNG explosion
Region to see LNG explosionAndrew Symon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore High oil prices are not the only big energy story of the moment. Also grabbing headlines is the great promise of liquefied natural gas (LNG), shipped across the seas from distant gas fields to demand centers in...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Annan encourages trade among poor states
Annan encourages trade among poor statesAndrew Hay, Reuters, Sao Paulo, Brazil Poor nations can benefit from boosting trade among themselves at the same time as they fight for greater access to developed countries and broader worldwide trade, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Monday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Dissent creates disintegration?
Dissent creates disintegration?From Media IndonesiaDissent will give rise to the truth, so a French saying goes, more or less. In Indonesia, however, dissent has led to conflict, even to disintegration.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Oil keeps sliding as OPEC opens taps
Oil keeps sliding as OPEC opens tapsReuters, London Oil prices fell further on Tuesday, bringing losses so far this week to more than a dollar a barrel as extra supplies from OPEC eased worries over a summer fuel crunch.U.S. light crude fell 38 U.S. cents to US$37.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Hamzah wants media 'controlled'
Hamzah wants media 'controlled' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz said on Tuesday that if elected president he would bring back the controversial ministry of information to control the media.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that
In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that "democracy will not reduce the threat of terrorism." He suggests that America's occupation of Iraq will spur terrorism. This may be true, but it does not substantiate his argument since the invasion of Iraq was never designed to bring...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy
Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracyB. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta For almost a year during the 1998 turbulence, I happened to do in-depth interviews with around 86 businesspeople in Indonesia for my dissertation. Soeharto's downfall on May 21 brought them relief as much as angst.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
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Asian growth to stay on track: UOB 2. 2 x 25 Japan central bank keeps monetary policy unchanged 3. 2 x 23 Nearly half of European firms to relocate: Study
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Darwin-Kupang flight opens
Darwin-Kupang flight opens KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Merpati Nusantara Airlines and Airnorth Regional Australian Airlines launched on Tuesday a twice weekly Kupang-Darwin flight.East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Asian growth to stay on track: UOB
Asian growth to stay on track: UOB The growth currently under way in Asian economies is unlikely to be derailed unless oil prices stay above US$40 U.S. for more than three months, a study by bank economists said on Tuesday."Our rough estimate is that if crude oil prices average 35 U.S.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Student stands trial for terrorism activities
Student stands trial for terrorism activitiesUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe trial of a student charged with involvement in international terrorist activities who says he has met Osama bin Laden began at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
1. ECON: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. ECON: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Economists' involvement in politics 'positive' 2. PANWASLU: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers 3. ROUNDUP: 4 LINES, 14 COUNTS Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts 4.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004
Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assets
Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assetsTony Hotland, JakartaBank Lippo aims to recover at least 50 percent of its foreclosed assets, valued at about Rp 2.3 trillion (US$245.2 million), the sales of which will be decided on June 29 during the publicly listed bank's shareholders meeting.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
RP leader accuses opposition of holding democracy hostage
RP leader accuses opposition of holding democracy hostagePhilippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Monday accused the opposition of holding hostage the country's democratic system by delaying the congressional canvassing of votes from last month's elections.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
WWF vows to protect Bali's turtles
WWF vows to protect Bali's turtles DENPASAR: Indonesia remains a haven for turtle poaching, the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia said on Monday.Sea turtles are protected animals. Green sea turtles are slaughtered and traded in several locations on the island.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
1. MONORAIL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28
1. MONORAIL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Monorail may worsen traffic 2. MEGAWATI: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12 Megawati may face KPU campaign ban 3. EURO: 36 pt, 4 cols,this will come later after the Italy vs Denmark finished 4. EU: 36 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 53 Europe's voters turn backs on EU, governments
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
2. 1 x 34
2. 1 x 34 WB ponders role in the environment 3. 1 x 35 Asia's growth hinges on China, Japan 4. 1 x 38 Vietnam told to improve investment climate
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Susilo most popular candidate: Poll
Susilo most popular candidate: PollA. Junaidi, The Jakarta PostAfter the results of independent polls were announced, rival politicians acknowledged on Monday the popularity of presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate Jusuf Kalla.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Megawati to get royal title
Megawati to get royal titleBANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: As the election day draws near, presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri will obtain a royal title that may boost her public image.This time, she will get the title Sutan Ibu Negara from the Lampung community, during a function scheduled to be...
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 15, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 15, 2004 Performances* Music Pesta Music (Se) Bandung 2004, guest stars DJ Mesk and VJ Drilix from France, at CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., June 20.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Students protest military candidates
Students protest military candidatesBANDUNG: Some 1,000 students staged a rally on Monday in Bandung, calling on voters not to vote for presidential candidates with a military background in the upcoming election.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Thousands line up as sultan buried
Thousands line up as sultan buriedBlontank Poer, SurakartaThousands of people gathered at this royal city on Monday to witness the burial procession of Hadiningrat Ingkang Sinuhun Kangjeng Susuhunan Pakubuwono XII, the traditional ruler of the Surakarta Palace.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Malaysians taken by suspected RI pirates
Malaysians taken by suspected RI piratesMALAYSIA: Machine-gun-wielding pirates attacked at least two Malaysian fishing boats in the Strait of Malacca early on Monday and abducted two fishermen, officials and witnesses said.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Court issues first verdict in interparty dispute
Court issues first verdict in interparty disputeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) gained an additional seat in the House of Representatives on Monday thanks to the Constitutional Court's first verdict in an interparty election dispute trial.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
KPU may slap ban on Mega
KPU may slap ban on MegaM. Taufiqurrahman and Oyos Saroso HN, Jakarta/BandarlampungThe incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri may become the first presidential candidate to be banned from campaigning, the General Elections Commission (KPU) confirmed on Monday when it upheld the Bali General Elections...
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
'Berita Kota' fire stops Monday edition
'Berita Kota' fire stops Monday edition JAKARTA: There was no edition of Berita Kota paper on Monday as the power generator of the media office on Jl. Suryopranoto, Central Jakarta, exploded on Sunday afternoon, halting newsroom activities."The genset exploded about 5:30 p.m.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Amien Rais meets Karawang farmers
Amien Rais meets Karawang farmers RENGAS DENGKLOK, West Java: Presidential hopeful Amien Rais of the National Mandate Party (PAN), met hundreds of farmers in Rengas Dengklok, Karawang regency here on Monday.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 14, 2004: Trading Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,125 -100 666,500 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 425 0 0 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 0 0 Adhi Karya 295 -5 4,662,500 Adira...
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Monorail work likely to worsen traffic
Monorail work likely to worsen trafficDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe construction of a monorail project in the city is likely to cause worsening traffic jams for the next two years and lead to the loss of more than 200 trees.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Airlines allowed to impose surcharge
Airlines allowed to impose surcharge TAIPEI: Taiwan's China Airlines and EVA Airways along with five foreign airlines have been granted permission to impose fuel surcharges to offset the impact of soaring oil prices, officials said Monday.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Asia 'must speed up liberalization' to woo oil investors
Asia 'must speed up liberalization' to woo oil investorsEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Asia must speed up its economic liberalization to woo energy investment and ensure sufficient and affordable long-term supplies in a turbulent world market, oil experts said at a key regional...
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Mobs riot in Denpasar, Indramayu, four injured
Mobs riot in Denpasar, Indramayu, four injuredWahyoe Boediwardhana and Nana Rukmana, Denpasar/IndramayuHundreds of people rioted in two separate incidents in Cirebon and Bali on Sunday leaving four people injured, dozens of houses and eight cars damaged.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Germans lend $30m to PLN in Sulawesi
Germans lend $30m to PLN in Sulawesi MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A German bank has loaned Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT PLN approximately US$30 million to build a high-voltage electricity distribution network for South and Southeast Sulawesi, PLN general manager Rachmadi Danoe...
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Slack legislators delay House plenary meetings
Slack legislators delay House plenary meetingsKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) failed to a hold a plenary meeting on Monday because less than half of its members showed up.The legislators were slated to endorse last week's House selection of Miranda S.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Stock Exchange
Stock ExchangeStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 14, 2004: Trading Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,125 -100 666,500 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 425 0 0 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 0 0 Adhi Karya 295 -5 4,662,500 Adira...
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Court turns down Ba'asyir's lawsuit
Court turns down Ba'asyir's lawsuit JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court rejected on Monday a motion submitted by Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir against the police who rearrested him in April, shortly after he was released from his 18-month imprisonment for immigration offenses.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
Presidential elections and threat of voter boycott
Presidential elections and threat of voter boycottMax Lane, Murdoch WA, Australia Thousands of farmers demonstrated in Jakarta last Tuesday and Wednesday,vowing to boycott the country's presidential election unless poor farmers are given ownership of the land which they work.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, June 15, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, June 15, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 15 Jun 2004
YLKI sues Pertamina for Rp 11 billion
YLKI sues Pertamina for Rp 11 billion BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The local branch of the Indonesian Consumers Association (YLKI) is suing state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina for Rp 11 billion (US$1.2 million) for distributing tainted fuel here.