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Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Man nabbed for threats to Canadian
Man nabbed for threats to CanadianA man has been arrested for making death threats to expatriates working at a Canadian-operated nickel mine in South Sulawesi province, police said on Thursday.They said the man made the threats because he feared he would lose his job to a foreigner.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Cacuk Sudarjanto passes away at 65
Cacuk Sudarjanto passes away at 65The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cacuk Sudarijanto, a respected professional who once chaired the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), died on Thursday afternoon here after battling a stroke and kidney failure.He is survived by a wife and five children.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Police deny wrong arrest
Police deny wrong arrest PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police here denied on Thursday they had wrongfully arrested a man over the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi last month.Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Owner told to refloat ship
Owner told to refloat ship BATAM, Riau: The cargo ship MV Hyundai, which sank off Batam island, should be removed from the water as it was a danger to other vessels, the Batam port authority said on Thursday.The ship has remained in water near the industrial island since it capsized on May 22.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Pulo Gebang bus terminal layout
Pulo Gebang bus terminal layoutBasement floor: Functions: Departure terminal for busway buses, busway management office and parking lots1st floor: Functions: Area for economy-class intercity buses, for passengers and for commercial premises2nd floor: Functions: Area for business and executive class...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Rental boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry
Rental boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry Leony Aurora Jakarta During the rainy season, shoppers at traditional markets are sure to get their shoes -- and possibly, trousers -- muddy, but customers at Kramatjati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, can shop worry-free.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
1. STOCK ( 2 x 18 )
1. STOCK ( 2 x 18 ) Tokyo, Hong Kong shares gain 2. CACUK ( 1 X 30 ) Cacuk Sudarjanto passes away at 65 3. TELCO ( 1 X 30 ) Analysts sees lower int'l call rates 4. SG ( 1 X 36 ) Semen Gresik predicts rise in production
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Court orders rights body to act against evictions
Court orders rights body to act against evictionsUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court ordered the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Thursday to step up its efforts in providing a fair and just solution for victims of forced evictions and in protecting residents...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
S. Korean economy could grow 6%: BoK
S. Korean economy could grow 6%: BoK SEOUL: The South Korean economy could grow 6 percent this year despite worries about high oil prices and a slow rebound in domestic consumption, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday."The Korean economy isn't too bad.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Exams show gap among RI schools
Exams show gap among RI schoolsP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe results of the national high school exams show that, contrary to earlier fears, most students achieved the minimum passing grade of 4.01 out of 10 points, according to the education ministry.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
1. ISLAM 1x30
1. ISLAM 1x30 Religion, a bonding agent? 2. BOX 2x22 'This will change how we report on Islam'
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
On paper it could be argued that comparatively Indonesia has a
On paper it could be argued that comparatively Indonesia has a much better chance of making democracy work. It has only one- fifth of India's 1.03 billion population, .....
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Polls show Susilo with giant lead, just under 50 percent
Polls show Susilo with giant lead, just under 50 percentM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaA Jakarta-based pollster confirmed on Thursday the popular appeal of Democratic Party candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in its latest survey.The poll by Soegeng Sarjadi Syndicated (SSS) shows that 46.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Withe wants squad to tackle mental aspects of the game
Withe wants squad to tackle mental aspects of the gameZakki P Hakim, Jakarta After being hired to lead Indonesia's U-20 soccer team, Peter Withe said the mental attitude of the team needed to be improved if it hoped to become a strong squad.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Religion, a bonding agents?
Religion, a bonding agents?Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor/JakartaPlace 10 Australian and eight Indonesian journalists on a bus to travel the length of Java Island to visit Islamic sites, such as Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's Al Mukmin Islamic boarding school (pesantren) in Ngruki, Solo, and you are bound...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomy
Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomyRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaAt least one presidential candidate disagrees with the incumbent president's view about the current revision deliberations of the 1999 Autonomy Law by the lame-duck House of Representatives.Gen.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
City to start bus terminal project without extra land
City to start bus terminal project without extra landDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta administration has decided to cease negotiations with residents whose land will be affected by the construction of the Pulo Gebang intercity bus terminal in East Jakarta, leading to a change in its design.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Corrupt councillors
Corrupt councillors An increasing number of councillors in many parts of the country have been brought to court on charges of corruption. Most of the councillors are suspected of conspiring to embezzle state funds through fictitious spending, such as on overseas trips, comparative studies and...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
* Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomy law revisions Page 3
* Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomy law revisions Page 3 * RI a 'safe haven' for illegal immigrants Page 4 * Church attacked in Jogja, motive unclear Page 5 * What lessons Indonesia can learn from India's democracy Page 7 * Court orders rights body to act against evictions Page 8 * 'Shaq' makes...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Mayor names nine toxic industries on environment day
Mayor names nine toxic industries on environment dayMulta Fidrus and Evi Mariani, Tangerang/JakartaTangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim on Thursday named nine industrial firms he said were responsible for polluting the municipality and said another 83 firms had yet to provide details about how they...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Central Bank won't raise interest rate
Central Bank won't raise interest rateRendi A. Witular, JakartaThe central bank will not immediately raise its benchmark interest rate even if the U.S. Federal Reserve finally decides to raise its rate as has been widely anticipated, a Bank Indonesia (BI) senior official said.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
SMS to book a Blue Bird taxi
SMS to book a Blue Bird taxi JAKARTA: Jakarta-based taxi company Blue Bird Group has teamed up with publicly listed telecommunications operator PT Indosat to enable people to get a taxi by sending a short message service (SMS) to number 1234.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Analysts sees lower int'l call rates
Analysts sees lower int'l call ratesTony Hotland, Jakarta State telecommunications firm PT Telkom's new international call service may give rise to stiffer competition in the sector and lead to an increase in call rates, analysts have said.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Amien-Siswono told not to misuse sermons
Amien-Siswono told not to misuse sermonsPADANG, West Sumatra: A member of the West Sumatra General Elections Commission (KPU) called on Amien Rais and Siswono Yudohusodo not to slip campaign messages into their speech during Friday prayers in the province.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakartra Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakartra Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Puteh failed to hold tender for helicopter purchase
Puteh failed to hold tender for helicopter purchaseTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) discovered after a marathon interrogation of Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh on Thursday that he had not even bothered with a bidding process in the purchase of a Russian-made...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Officials say RI haven for illegal immigrants
Officials say RI haven for illegal immigrantsRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaA preliminary investigation indicates that Indonesia is a safe haven for illegal immigrants who could pose a serious threat to national interests.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
City mulls comercial conversions
City mulls comercial conversionsDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta administration is considering whether to allow part of upscale residential area Kebayoran Baru to be converted into a commercial area, as proposed by businesspeople.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Ladia Galaska prone to landslides, quakes: Researcher
Ladia Galaska prone to landslides, quakes: ResearcherMoch. N Kurniawan, JakartaThe proposed 470-kilometer Ladia Galaska highway from West to East Aceh will be prone to natural disasters due to the fact that its trajectory cuts through a number of fault lines in the province, an expert with the...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Presidential candidates asked to discuss ministry bill
Presidential candidates asked to discuss ministry billKurniawan Hari, JakartaAll five presidential candidates have been invited to show up at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday to give advice and suggestions to lawmakers on the ministerial offices bill.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Semen Gresik predicts rise in production
Semen Gresik predicts rise in productionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned PT Semen Gresik (SG), the country's largest integrated cement producer, said domestic cement production was expected to grow by 10 percent this year on higher demand from the property sector.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Princely struggle for Cirebon throne
Princely struggle for Cirebon throneNana Rukmana, Cirebon, West JavaA power struggle between two brothers claiming to be the rightful heir to the sultanate of Cirebon has intensified since the demise of Sultan Kanoman XI Prince Haji Muhammad Djalaluddin, two years ago.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Purnomo cautious over oil price
Purnomo cautious over oil priceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President and acting secretary general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Purnomo Yusgiantoro warned outside factors could prevent world oil prices from falling in the third quarter.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Top shuttler accused of assault
Top shuttler accused of assaultEvi Mariani, JakartaBadminton star Taufik Hidayat will be questioned as a suspect by Jakarta Police for allegedly assaulting a driver at the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, during the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton team championships in May.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Asia-Europe meet faces waning Western interest
Asia-Europe meet faces waning Western interestLee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The European Union's waning interest in the eight-year-old Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) is palpable.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
World Bank urges Indonesia to revive investment climate
World Bank urges Indonesia to revive investment climateDadan Wijaksana, JakartaInvestment will remain in the doldrums unless clear signs are given to investors that various problems detrimental to the business climate here are being addressed, the World Bank has warned.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Biographies of candidates sell like hotcakes
Biographies of candidates sell like hotcakesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaIndonesians may not be so keen on literature but bookstores across the country have nevertheless benefited from the hype surrounding the country's first ever direct presidential election.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Just say 'no' to generals, urges PRD
Just say 'no' to generals, urges PRDPALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PRD) Yusuf Lakaseng called on the people not to be misled by the "smiling generals" ahead of the presidential election.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
AirAsia to buy 80 new planes
AirAsia to buy 80 new planes MACAU: Asia's first budget airline AirAsia is planning to put in an order for 80 new aircraft, an industry source said on Thursday, as the no-frills carrier launched its first service to Macau.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
JP/3/VCD
JP/3/VCDAnd the 'AFI' winner is ... not WirantoBandung/Yogyakarta/Semarang The Jakarta PostMusic VCDs with hidden messages are the latest weapon being deployed in a bid to derail the campaign of embattled presidential candidate Gen (ret.) Wiranto.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
EU observers back in town
EU observers back in town JAKARTA: The European Union team of election observers are returning to the country to observe the presidential elections on July 5.Sixty-eight observers rejoined the mission's core team of a dozen election experts, who arrived in Indonesia at the end of February to...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
1. RATE: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS
1. RATE: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS Central Bank won't raise interest rate 2. G-8: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS G8 harmony dissolves, fresh U.S.-France spat 3. EXAM: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS Exams show gap among RI schools 4. ROUNDUP: 1 LINE, 56 COUNTS Young PKS voters may not go with central board's endorsement
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Young PKS voters may not go with board's endorsement
Young PKS voters may not go with board's endorsementM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaAlthough young supporters of the Islamic-based Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) are anxious about which presidential candidate their leaders will endorse in the July 5 polls, they said it would do little to influence their...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
South Korean military calls for accord with its rival North
South Korean military calls for accord with its rival NorthSang-Hun choe, Associated Press/SeoulThe North and South Korean militaries on Thursday discussed how to implement an agreement aimed at easing hostilities along their border, as the South sought military cooperation with its former...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Poor attendance puts House behind
Poor attendance puts House behind JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) failed on Thursday to have a Bamus (deliberation body) meeting as only 22 of the 76-member committee showed up.Deputy House speaker Tosari Widjaja expressed concern about the poor attendance, saying it was the 16th...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Court tells Gus Dur and KPU to make peace over election case
Court tells Gus Dur and KPU to make peace over election caseUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court offered on Thursday to mediate talks between former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and the General Elections Commission (KPU), who are engaged in a legal battle over the...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Nation mourns passing of patriotic composer H. Mutahar
Nation mourns passing of patriotic composer H. MutaharA. Junaidi, JakartaThe nation is mourning the death of noted patriotic song composer Husein Mutahar, who was buried on Thursday.Mutahar, who passed away at the age of 88 on Wednesday, was said by many to have contributed to the development of...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
12-year-old commits suicide by burning herself
12-year-old commits suicide by burning herselfSuherdjoko and Dewi Santoso, Brebes/JakartaAnother suicide case involving a child has tragically struck a poor family in Central Java. This time, a 12-year old elementary school girl took her own life by setting herself ablaze.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
'Air pollution is the worst problem'
'Air pollution is the worst problem'World Environment Day was commemorated on June 5, which, this year, focuses on efforts to conserve marine resources. In conjunction with the commemoration, The Jakarta Post asked some people for their opinion on the quality of the city's environment and what they...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Catholic church bombed in Yogya
Catholic church bombed in YogyaSlamet Susanto, SlemanUnidentified men threw Molotov cocktails at a Roman Catholic church in the tourist city of Yogyakarta, slightly damaging the building's door, police said on Thursday.