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Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Two former bank officers get lengthy prison sentences
Two former bank officers get lengthy prison sentencesSari P. Setiogi JakartaTwo former Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) branch heads were found guilty on Monday of stealing Rp 216 billion in state funds and sentenced to 16 years and six years in prison respectively.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Putting an end to the culture of impunity
Putting an end to the culture of impunityThomas Hidya Tjaya, Jakarta The recent report into the investigation of corruption cases in this country was mind-boggling, if not heart-breaking: The state has lost about Rp 22 trillion (US$2.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
N. Korean foreign minister arrives in Jakarta
N. Korean foreign minister arrives in JakartaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's ambition to play a mediation role in the North Korean nuclear crisis is closer to being realized with the arrival of North Korean foreign minister Paek Nam-sun in Jakarta on Monday to attend a...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Nine police officers punished for drugs
Nine police officers punished for drugs BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Nine police officers have been punished here over the past year for drugs, a senior police officer said here on Monday.Sr. Comr. Sayed Husainy, the spokesman of the Aceh provincial police, said four of the officers had been brought to court,...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 29, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 29, 2004Exhibitions* Chalcographie du Louvre, Galeri Kita Jl. Martadinata No. 209, until June 30. * Germany Video Art 2000-2002, Bandung Center for New Media Art, until June 29. Performance* Theater, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Two die, eight missing in Kampar clash
Two die, eight missing in Kampar clashPuji Santoso, Pekanbaru Two people died, two more were severely injured and eight others went missing after a clash between two rival groups of youths in Kubang Jaya subdistrict, Siak Hulu district, Kampar regency, on Sunday night.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Boat sinks off Nias, killing three people
Boat sinks off Nias, killing three peopleApriadi Gunawan, Medan At least three people, including a baby, were killed and two others were reported missing after a boat capsized off the tourist island of Nias in North Sumatra amid bad weather, police and port officials said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
BTN to cut lending rate to 13.5%
BTN to cut lending rate to 13.5%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN), which specializes in house loans, plans to lower its interest rate on lending starting next month, the bank's president said.BTN president Kodradi said on Monday the lending rate would be cut to about 13.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Sukhois set for move to new air base
Sukhois set for move to new air base MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Air Force is completing preparations to move four Russian-made Sukhoi jet fighters from Madiun to their new base in Makassar.The head of the Air Force Second Operational Command overseeing eastern Indonesia, Rear Adm.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Europe and Asia aim to work together for more secure world
Europe and Asia aim to work together for more secure worldJavier Solana, Brussels Europe and Asia are a long way apart geographically. But we are growing ever closer as political and trading partners. We have many values in common, and already work together in a number of ways, and in various...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
UN lowers security status in West Timor
UN lowers security status in West Timor KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The United Nations Security Council lowered its security status in West Timor regency to Alert IV from Alert V after an evaluation by the UN Security Coordination team on May 13 this year, a senior military officer said here on...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Presidential candidates busy countering smear campaigns
Presidential candidates busy countering smear campaignsBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta With all the challenges ahead for the new president of a nation still in the doldrums, sometimes it seems the candidates are wasting too much energy in refuting what many might consider pointless issues.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
House ratifies Kyoto Protocol
House ratifies Kyoto ProtocolA. Junaidi JakartaThe House of Representatives ratified on Monday the Kyoto Protocol as part of the country's efforts to reduce green house gasses (GHGs) as well as to attract investment and financial assistance from developed countries.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
15 students go on hunger strike to protest ex-generals' candidacy
15 students go on hunger strike to protest ex-generals' candidacySlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Opposition continued against presidential candidates with military backgrounds on Monday, when at least 15 students went on a hunger strike at Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University (UGM).
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
'I'd rather watch soccer matches'
'I'd rather watch soccer matches' The media is full of ad campaigns and debate among presidential candidates ahead of the July 5 direct presidential election, the first in the country's history. However, many political analysts have bemoaned the lack of strong, charismatic candidates.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Iraq seeks own course to heal wounds of occupation
Iraq seeks own course to heal wounds of occupationAlistair Lyon, Reuters, Baghdad Iraq's interim government, which assumed sovereignty on Monday, promises a bold strategy of toughness and reconciliation to halt bloodshed and heal the wounds of U.S.-led occupation.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
India, Pakistan pledge to move forward on Kashmir
India, Pakistan pledge to move forward on Kashmir Y.P. Rajesh and Tahir Ikram Reuters/New DelhiIndia and Pakistan vowed to press ahead with discussions on Kashmir on Monday after their first formal talks on the flashpoint region in three years, boosting hopes of a lasting peace in South Asia.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
ASEAN's herd mentality simply emboldens Myanmar government
ASEAN's herd mentality simply emboldens Myanmar governmentKavi Chongkittavorn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok ASEAN foreign ministers meet this week in Jakarta to discuss the grouping's prospects and problems. The likely outcome and overall sentiment will lean towards dismay.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Terror suspect blames U.S. for his arrest
Terror suspect blames U.S. for his arrest JAKARTA: Terror suspect Furqon Abdullah said on Monday the United States played a role in the capture of him and his colleagues in Pakistan last year."I saw the involvement of foreigners in my arrest.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
[b]Civil society and state
Civil society and state ally to fight corruption Agam Fatchurrochman Jakarta2. Nation -- ASEAN's herd mentality is only emboldening Rangoon 2 X 30 ASEAN's herd mentality simply emboldens Myanmar government Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Police name suspect in sugar scandal
Police name suspect in sugar scandalAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police named on Monday Abdul Waris Halid, head of general trade at the Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud), a suspect in the smuggling of 56,000 tons of Thai sugar.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Iraq formally returns to self-rule two days early
Iraq formally returns to self-rule two days earlyReuters, Baghdad The United States handed sovereignty to an interim Iraqi government two days earlier than expected on Monday, aiming to forestall guerrilla attacks with a secretive ceremony formally ending 14 months of occupation.Outgoing U.S.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
ASEAN golf
ASEAN golf tournament begins on BSD courseEva C. Komandjaja Jakarta Junior golfers from six countries in the South East Asian region are set to take part in the 10th Junior ASEAN Golf Championship which begins on Tuesday at the Damai Indah Golf Course, Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) in Tangerang.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Finance minister admits being on Pertamina payroll
Finance minister admits being on Pertamina payrollThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono on Monday confirmed reports he is an advisor to the board of commissioners of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
1. HAZE (3 X 10)
1. HAZE (3 X 10) Low-cost clearance method dangerous 2. KYOTO (2 X 21) House ratifies Kyoto Protocol 3. DEBAT (4 X 7) School debate ends with a bang 4. HUTAN (2 X 27) Legislators say no to mining in protected forests
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
2. DIANA 1x28
2. DIANA 1x28 Group cares for ill orangutans 3. WATER 2x21 Indonesia embarks on water quality initiative
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Hassan claims there is progress in Myanmar
Hassan claims there is progress in Myanmar Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda talked to The Jakarta Post's Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) annual ministerial meeting (AMM), the Post Ministerial Conference (PMC) and the...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
. Wimbledon (4 x 10)
. Wimbledon (4 x 10) Honors even in U.S.-Russia showdown at Wimbledon 2. Golf (2 x 24) Aussie Scott holds off Howell for PGA triumph 3. Damai (4x10) ASEAN golf tournament begins on BSD course 4. Angie (1 x 35) Angie must consider foreign coach, says former star 5.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Seawater species adapt to survive in wondrous lake
Seawater species adapt to survive in wondrous lakeTantri Yuliandini, Berau, East Kalimantan As we began our descent into Kakaban Island's jellyfish lake, silt from the lake bottom rose up and muddied the otherwise clear water of this prehistoric, brackish wonder.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
JP/6/AGAM
JP/6/AGAMPartnership to fight corruption: Reflection for CSOsAgam Fatchurrochman, Jakarta The West Sumatra District Court in the middle of last month marked an important milestone in law enforcement regarding the corruption that has mushroomed in this new era of regional autonomy.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Minor fire damages RSCM
Minor fire damages RSCM JAKARTA: A small fire broke out in the internal diseases ward of Cipto Mangunkusomo general hospital, Central Jakarta, late on Sunday.No fatalities were reported, as the room was vacant when the fire started at about 11:30 p.m.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Ex-BRI bosses hit with long jail terms
Ex-BRI bosses hit with long jail termsSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Two former Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) branch heads were found guilty on Monday of stealing Rp 216 billion in state funds and sentenced to 16 years and six years in prison respectively.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Unidentified phone users
Unidentified phone usersFrom KompasOur telephone number (021-78893084) has been illegally used by unidentified people since February this year. We have submitted our claim to the state telecommunications (Telkom) office in South Jakarta and even temporarily stopped our long-distance service.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Sugar scam a crime against humanity
Sugar scam a crime against humanity Contrary to Ministry of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi's protestations that 56,000 tons of sugar were imported into the country illegally, a number of defense lawyers are saying the sugar imports in question cannot be categorized as illegal.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Medan court rejects Chaubey's second plea for clemency
Medan court rejects Chaubey's second plea for clemencyApriadi Gunawan, Medan Lawyers for convicted Indian drug trafficker Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey, 66, filed a second request on Monday for presidential clemency through the Medan District Court in North Sumatra to evade his imminent execution.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Workers threaten to boycott poll
Workers threaten to boycott poll SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Workers at two plywood companies in East Kalimantan threatened on Monday to boycott the July 5 presidential election unless the government intervened in their dispute with the companies.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Chinese citizens deported
Chinese citizens deported PEKANBARU, Riau: Five Chinese citizens have been deported for visa violations, a senior official at the Pekanbaru Immigration Office said on Monday.The five entered the country with visas that allowed them to seek investment opportunities in the country, but they were...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Jakarta gives cold response to East Asian summit plan
Jakarta gives cold response to East Asian summit planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta While Indonesia continues to have reservations about holding an East Asian summit next year, the secretary-general of the 10- member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Ong Keng Yeong, said on Monday the...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
S'pore to push for trade pacts with Egypt, Oman, Qatar
S'pore to push for trade pacts with Egypt, Oman, QatarAssociated Press, Singapore Singapore wants to start trade talks with Egypt, Oman and Qatar and develop its Islamic financial services capabilities to attract more Middle East investment, its trade minister said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
ASEAN golf tournament begins on BSD course
ASEAN golf tournament begins on BSD courseEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Junior golfers from six countries in the South East Asian region are set to take part in the 10th Junior ASEAN Golf Championship which begins on Tuesday at the Damai Indah Golf Course, Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) in Tangerang.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
KPU to hold presidential debates
KPU to hold presidential debates JAKARTA: An official at the General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Monday the five presidential candidates and their running mates had committed to attend official debates on June 29 and June 30.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Not enough schools to cater thousands
Not enough schools to cater thousandsMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Thousands of students recently graduated from elementary and junior high schools in Tangerang cannot continue their education this year because of limited study places.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
1. DISCOURSE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. DISCOURSE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Hassan claims progress has been made on Myanmar 2. PERTAMINA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Finance minister admits being on Pertamina payroll 3. JP: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25To be sent later.... 4. SUGAR : 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Police name suspect in sugar scandal 5.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Council irked by water scheme
Council irked by water scheme TANGERANG: Tangerang Council members reprimanded the administration for its decision to let tap water company PDAM Tirta Kerta Raharja go on with a partnership initiative with an Australian investor without consulting them beforehand.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Angie must consider foreign coach, says former star
Angie must consider foreign coach, says former starMoch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta Angelique Widjaja, the number one Indonesian tennis player, has been advised to hire a foreign coach to help her improve her flagging game.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Pakistan's ARF entry boosts Asia's war against terror
Pakistan's ARF entry boosts Asia's war against terrorVeeramalla Anjaiah, Jakarta The entry of Pakistan, a Muslim state with about 155 million population, into Asia's top regional security forum on Friday will mark a new milestone in the 10-year old grouping and provide new strength against terror...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Indonesian education
Indonesian education The five presidential candidates have been campaigning intensely on many aspects of people's lives, including education. Boringly, all the candidates sing the same song: More expenditure on education, cheap education, quality education, reform of education and the latest,...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
ASEAN rights body on track for 2009
ASEAN rights body on track for 2009 INDONESIA: Southeast Asian countries are slowly moving toward establishing a regional human rights body that could be operational by 2009, a senior official said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Alliance against corruption
Alliance against corruption The remarkable success of the FPSB, a forum of civil society organizations (CSOs) in West Sumatra, last month, to bring 43 corrupt members of the West Sumatra provincial legislative council to justice has created several markedly positive developments in the fight...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Civil society and state ally to fight corruption
Civil society and state ally to fight corruptionAgam Fatchurrochman, Jakarta The West Sumatra District Court in the middle of last month marked an important milestone in law enforcement regarding the corruption that has mushroomed in this new era of regional autonomy.