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Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Ismid speaks out for biodiversity
Ismid speaks out for biodiversityTantri Yuliandini, JakartaEver since his university days, the executive director of the Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (Kehati) has always found himself in the thick of things.Even so, Ismid Hadad has managed to keep outside of the system, an outsider looking in.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Mega-Hasyim painting contest
Mega-Hasyim painting contestSURAKARTA, Central Java: The campaign team of incumbent president Megawati Soekarnoputri will hold a painting competition on Sunday at Surakarta Cultural Park, Surakarta, with a cash prize of Rp 87.5 million (US$9,211).
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Indonesian version of Windows XP launched
Indonesian version of Windows XP launchedTony Hotland, JakartaAiming to help narrow the technology gap among Indonesians, Microsoft Indonesia officially launched the Indonesian language version of its flagship Windows XP operating system here on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Waste makes cheap fuel, environment expert says
Waste makes cheap fuel, environment expert saysBambang Nurbianto, JakartaRegional Representatives Council (DPD) member-elect Sarwono Kusumaatmadja called on the city administration on Thursday to formulate a serious plan to resolve the city's garbage problem using technology so as escape its...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
1. ISMID -- 1 x 35
1. ISMID -- 1 x 35 Ismid speaks out for biodiversity 2. REAGAN -- 1 x 44 Reagans return to Washington for bittersweet reunion or Reagans back in Washington for bittersweet reunion
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Hamzah bid a ploy to block Amien: PKB
Hamzah bid a ploy to block Amien: PKBSURAKARTA, Central Java: The deputy chairman of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Mahfud M.D., shared on Thursday an analysis of incumbent Vice President Hamzah Haz's bid for the presidency.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
TV Today: Friday, June 11, 2004
TV Today: Friday, June 11, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
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2. Nation mourns passing of patriotic composer H. Mutahar 3. 2 x 27 Presidential candidates asked to discuss ministry bill 4. 2 x 30 Court tells Gus Dur, KPU to make peace over election case 5. 1 x 36 Officials say RI haven for illegals
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Major eruption shakes Mt Awu, more evacuated
Major eruption shakes Mt Awu, more evacuatedJongker Rumthe and Fitri Wulandari, Manado/JakartaA major eruption again shook Mount Awu on Sangihe Island, North Sulawesi, on Thursday, hurling stones and spewing smoke and hot ash, officials said.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Court clerk reported for accepting bribe
Court clerk reported for accepting bribe JAKARTA: A clerk working in the West Jakarta District Court, Limbong, was reported on Thursday to the Jakarta Police by Djajusman, a civil servant with the Jakarta Land Agency, for allegedly accepting a bribe.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
MPs to discuss the Kyoto Protocol
MPs to discuss the Kyoto Protocol JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I for foreign affairs has been inviting public figures and social agencies to meet with it and discuss the Kyoto Protocol.The legislators are deciding whether to ratify the protocol.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Coach-turned-electrician Withe wants to work on team's mentality
Coach-turned-electrician Withe wants to work on team's mentalityZakki P Hakim Jakarta After being assigned to take in charge of the Indonesia's U-20 team, Peter Withe says that the mental attitude of the team would be upgraded in order to make itself a strong team in the future.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Government prepares scheme to push bank loans for SMEs
Government prepares scheme to push bank loans for SMEsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has prepared a scheme to channel excess liquidity in the banking sector to the business sector particularly the small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), a senior minister said.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Visions of consistency over 'crazy rice'
Visions of consistency over 'crazy rice'Kornelius Purba, Jakarta Father and son were dining on nasi gila (crazy rice, as it is literally translated) by the Taman Lembang Fountain, in Menteng, Central Jakarta, when the father seized the moment to demonstrate his knowledge of politics.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
KPUD wants four members fired
KPUD wants four members fired MEDAN, North Sumatra: The provincial elections committee (KPUD) said on Thursday it had recommended the dismissal of four regional committee members it accused of manipulating votes during the April 5 legislative poll.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Wiranto criticized harshly in doctored VCDs
Wiranto criticized harshly in doctored VCDsThe Jakarta Post, Bandung/Yogyakarta/SemarangMusic 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
SE Asia becoming toxic dumping ground
SE Asia becoming toxic dumping groundAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurSoutheast Asian nations are fast becoming a toxic dumping ground for waste from developed countries, environmental group Greenpeace said on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
And the 'AFI' winner is ... not Wiranto
And 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
Democracy demolished
Democracy demolished I do believe that the 1945 Constitution covers the right of every individual in this country to vote the way he or she desires, and that would be in line with democratic principles.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Rising energy prices may hit APEC
Rising energy prices may hit APECMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Manila Rising energy prices may arrest growth in Pacific Rim economies particularly among countries dependent on fuel imports, energy experts at an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum warned on Thursday.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Market vendors under pressure
Market vendors under pressureFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThere have recently been reports that dozens of traditional markets will be closed down. Strangely, president director of PD Pasar Jaya, a company under the Jakarta provincial administration assigned to manage traditional markets in Jakarta, has...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
RI archers compete in German GP
RI archers compete in German GPEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Three Indonesians are going to take part in the International Archery Grand Prix in Germany from June 16 to June 20 as part of preparations for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Golf diplomacy signals new era for Australia, Malaysia
Golf diplomacy signals new era for Australia, MalaysiaM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Patrajaya, MalaysiaMalaysia and Australia signaled a new era in a tetchy relationship on Thursday as their foreign ministers headed for the golf course and Canberra invited Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Pertamina proposes higher fuel management fees
Pertamina proposes higher fuel management feesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina has proposed that the government double its fuel processing and distribution fees to ease the company's financial woes.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
UNAIDS pursue broader response
UNAIDS pursue broader responseSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Wednesday opened a new secretariat here, with the aim of encouraging a wider community response to the fight against the virus.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Bimantara rights issue plan approved
Bimantara rights issue plan approved JAKARTA: Shareholders of telecommunications and media firm PT Bimantara Citra approved on Wednesday the company's plan to sell more of its shares via a rights issue to raise funds for the expansion of its business.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
JP/3/SOCCER
JP/3/SOCCERCandidates asked about soccerJAKARTA: The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) challenged on Wednesday all five presidential candidates to share their vision on soccer.PSSI chairman Nurdin Halid said that two presidential candidates had confirmed they would attend the debate on Friday at...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Minangkabau artists thrive by looking back
Minangkabau artists thrive by looking backMargaret Agusta, Contributor/Jakarta In these times of rapid sociopolitical change and uncertainty, the current exhibition of creations by West Sumatra artists at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta is historically important, not only for artists and...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT RECOGNITION: On May 28, PT Arara Abadi and
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT RECOGNITION: On May 28, PT Arara Abadi and PT Wira Karya Sakti were awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by President Megawati Soekarnoputri in recognition of their achievement in implementing community empowerment programs, which improve the living standards of local...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
15,000 child sex workers in Riau
15,000 child sex workers in RiauFadli, Batam A non-governmental organization (NGO) activist disclosed on Wednesday that some 15,000 girls under the age of 18 on the Riau Islands were sex workers.The number was half of the total of 30,000 sex workers operating on the islands, raising concern that...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Spy agency will monitor foreigners
Spy agency will monitor foreigners JAKARTA: The National Intelligence Agency (BIN) will soon be given a bigger role in monitoring the issuance of work permits for foreigners, an immigration official said Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
2. 2 x 24 kivlan
2. 2 x 24 kivlan Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role 3. 1 x 36 Politicking behind July 27 probe: Susilo 4. 2 x 27 Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates 5. 1 x 30 UNAIDS pursues broader response
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Experts check on Bromo activity
Experts check on Bromo activityID Nugroho and Jongker Rumthe, Probolinggo/Manado Rescuers searched on Wednesday for more victims reported missing after the eruption of Mount Bromo, a popular tourist spot in Probolinggo regency, East Java, as experts checked for signs of further major eruptions.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
KPU to summon SBY campaign team
KPU to summon SBY campaign team SURABAYA: The East Java General Elections Commission will immediately summon the chairman of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and Jusuf Kalla campaign team, in order to seek information on the alleged involvement of a civil servant in the team.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Police to begin probe into Timika violence
Police to begin probe into Timika violenceP.C. Naommy, Jakarta The National Police announced on Wednesday they would open an investigation into recent tribal violence in Timika, Papua, which claimed the lives of four people.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Issues that haunt Indonesia
Issues that haunt Indonesia The communal clash that broke out last Saturday, June 5, in the town of Timika in Indonesia's Papua province -- in which four people were killed and almost 100 injured -- proves that ethnic, religious, racial and intergroup issues continue to haunt the country, and could...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Palyja responsive to complaints
Palyja responsive to complaints JAKARTA: A member of the Water Users Committee (KPAM) told the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that water firm PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) had become more responsive to customer complaints.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Free exams a dream for some
Free exams a dream for some Third-year students from the SMK PGRI I vocational school in Balaraja, Tangerang regency, met with the regency council commission E on social welfare on Wednesday, complaining that they had to pay Rp 440,000 (US$47) to take their National Final Examination.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
House attackers get 6, 4 years in prison
House attackers get 6, 4 years in prisonUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday two Acehnese -- Aditiawarman alias Adi bin Warman, 23, and Fadli Hasan alias Ifat bin Hasan, 44 -- to six years and four years imprisonment respectively for their roles in bombing...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
KPU to train poll organizers
KPU to train poll organizers JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it would train election organizers from all levels to improve their skills in preparing for the July 5 presidential polls.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
City projects hit snag over land acquisition
City projects hit snag over land acquisitionDamar Harsanto, Jakarta East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim complained that many city projects had been halted or have not gotten off the ground because of disputes with residents over the land.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Amien in one-horse debate race
Amien in one-horse debate raceMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Amien Rais was the only presidential candidate on Wednesday to answer the challenge to attend a debate organized by students at the University of Indonesia in Depok.Arriving at the university at about 2 p.m.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Melawai vendors to be relocated
Melawai vendors to be relocated JAKARTA: In a bid to clean up crowded Melawai market in Blok M, South Jakarta, and convert it into an integrated commercial compound, the city market operator plans to move the sidewalk vendors to the basement of the market building.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Fear of authoritarianism legitimate
Fear of authoritarianism legitimateAboeprijadi Santoso, Amsterdam They opted for ballots and promised changes; yet, the rise of former generals in the presidential election raises questions as to ex-militaries' potentials to lead the nation and strengthen Indonesia's incipient democracy.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates June 9
Rupiah Rates June 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,834.82 6,131.43 6,517.48 6,448.55 Brunei dollar 1 5,735.23 5,145.67 5,468.94 5,411.81 Canadian dollar 1 7,257.48 6,512.84 6,526.03 6,849.68 Swiss franc 1 7,892.48 7,083.03 7,526.03 7,449.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Miranda must work closely with her boss: Observers
Miranda must work closely with her boss: ObserversThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Miranda S. Goeltom, the newly elected Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor, must be able to demonstrate the ability to coordinate with other members of the board of governors to help ensure the central bank's credibility...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Bird's-eye view of pollution
Bird's-eye view of pollution From Republika As an Indonesian, I am saddened to learn that the Ancol coastal area is now so polluted that many fish have been killed from the red tide phenomenon or toxic waste and oil spills.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
African leaders to attend G-8 summit
African leaders to attend G-8 summit INDONESIA: South African President Thabo Mbeki will attend the Group of Eight (G-8) summit on Thursday on Sea Island, Georgia, according to the South African Embassy in Jakarta.In a statement sent to The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, the embassy said that U.S.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
1. PANWAS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PANWAS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authority 2. SBY: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50 Susilo pledges to implement Papua special autonomy law 3. VIOLATION: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Megawati-Hasyim notch up most campaign violations 4.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Govt sends health workers to Aceh
Govt sends health workers to Aceh JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health sent on Tuesday another 57 health professionals, including more than 40 doctors, to Aceh in an effort to improve medical services in the area.