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Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role
Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 roleTiarma Siboro, Jakarta A former aide to Gen. (ret) Wiranto alleged on Wednesday that he had been offered billions of rupiah and an ambassadorial post in order to cancel his plan to publish a book detailing Wiranto's role in the deployment of the...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Followers told to stop "bloodshed"
Followers told to stop "bloodshed" SURABAYA: Presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri urged her followers on Wednesday to stop giving their thumbprints in blood, saying that the act could lead to violence.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
1. 5BATAM (1x30)
1. 5BATAM (1x30) 15,000 children sex workers in Riau: NGO 2. 5GUGAT (1x32) Padang tabloid sued over graft reports 3. 5TIMIKA (2x19) Police probe into tribal warfare in Timika begins 4. 5FERRY (3x24) Palu Police slammed for making another wrong arrest
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Amien to campaign in Riau
Amien to campaign in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Amien Rais and Siswono Yudohusodo are due to stage another outdoor campaign on Thursday, which will take place in a field in the Riau capital, Pekanbaru. This time, Amien and Siswono will hit town with an entourage of 75 people.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Campuses must be campaign-free: Rector
Campuses must be campaign-free: Rector KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Bowing to student demands, the Rector of Haluoleo University, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, prohibited on Wednesday presidential candidates from campaigning on the university premises.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Second chance urged for home businesses
Second chance urged for home businessesDamar Harsanto, Jakarta In an effort to regularize the status of private homes that have been converted into commercial premises, South Jakarta Mayor Dadang Kafrawi has proposed to Governor Sutiyoso that the land use functions of 27 residential areas in the...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Candidates asked about soccer
Candidates asked about soccer JAKARTA: 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 Hotel...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Megawati-Hasyim notch up most campaign violations
Megawati-Hasyim notch up most campaign violationsM. Taufiqurrahman and PC Naommy, Jakarta After one week of nationwide presidential election campaigning, the Megawati-Hasyim Muzadi ticket, which is backed by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), was declared the top violator of...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
NTB's Mt. Rinjani named world legacy
NTB's Mt. Rinjani named world legacy JAKARTA: Mount Rinjani National Park on the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) island of Lombok has won the destination stewardship category of the 2004 World Legacy Awards for its well-maintained natural and cultural heritage.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidatesA. Junaidi JakartaThousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
RP offers Subic as Libyan oil storage
RP offers Subic as Libyan oil storage MANILA: The Philippines has offered the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, north of Manila, as a storage facility for Libyan oil bound for Asian distribution, the foreign department said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Tabloid sued over graft reports
Tabloid sued over graft reportsSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang State-owned cement firm PT Semen Padang president director Dwi Sutjipto is suing a weekly tabloid based in Padang, West Sumatra, and its two news sources for Rp 2 billion (US$208,333) in a defamation case.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Giant automakers reaffirm confidence in China market
Giant automakers reaffirm confidence in China market sales forecastsAgence France-Presse, Beijing The giants of the car world Wednesday reaffirmed their confidence in the Chinese auto market, forecasting strong sales and brushing off concerns that supply will soon start to outpace demand.U.S.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Susilo pledges to implement Papua special autonomy law
Susilo pledges to implement Papua special autonomy lawRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged Wednesday to implement fully the special autonomy law for Papua by speeding up the establishment of the stalled Papuan People's Assembly (MRP).
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Flextronics buys 55% stake in Hughes
Flextronics buys 55% stake in Hughes NEW DELHI: Singapore-based Flextronics has bought a 55 percent stake in India's Hughes Software Systems for S$226 million from Rupert Murdoch-controlled DirecTV company.
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
JP/1/hour
JP/1/hourFive missing as storm hits ship At least five people are missing in the Indian Ocean between Padang and Mentawai Islands, off West Sumatra, with their boat having failed to return to port after 27 days at sea, fishermen said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
JP/4/house
JP/4/houseHouse divided over Ladia Galaska road developmentMoch. N. Kurniawan JakartaPlease see comment in yellow 2/3 of the way through The House of Representatives is divided over the construction project for the Ladia Galaska road in Aceh, which will pass through the Leuser National Park.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Politicking behind July 27 probe: SBY
Politicking behind July 27 probe: SBYThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the authorities on Wednesday not to reopen the probe into the July 27 incident, which he views as an attempt to spoil his chances in the country's first ever direct presidential on...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
'It was much greener back then'
'It was much greener back then' "Think globally, act locally" is a slogan used universally by environmentalists to encourage people to adopt a green lifestyle. In conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5, The Jakarta Post asked people if they were personally involved in environmental action...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Foreigners still not allowed to enter Aceh despite lifting on martial law
Foreigners still not allowed to enter Aceh despite lifting on martial lawIbnu Mat Noor, Banda Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh announced on Wednesday that despite the province's change of status to civil emergency, a number of regulations from the martial law period still applied, including the ban on...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
One billion euro China injection as Daimler looks to salvage Asia strategy
One billion euro China injection as Daimler looks to salvage Asia strategyAgence France-Presse, Beijing U.S.-German auto group DaimlerChrysler, looking to salvage its Asian strategy after setbacks in South Korea and Japan, said Wednesday it will pour more than one billion euros into China over the...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Divine inspiration chooses religious leader
Divine inspiration chooses religious leader While democratic elections have become the mandatory way of selecting Indonesia's political figures, in the village of Batur in Bangli, locals appoint their religious leader by going into a trance.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Singapore's SPH expands international reach
Singapore's SPH expands international reachAssociated Press, Singapore Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), the country's main media group, has announced plans to buy a slew of regional magazines for S$32.9 million (US$19.3 million) to bolster its ambitions to expand internationally.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Workers threaten not to vote
Workers threaten not to vote PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Hundreds of workers at two local companies here threatened on Wednesday not to vote in the upcoming presidential election unless the government and local councillors helped solve their problems.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidatesA. Junaidi JakartaThousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Candidates uninterested in labor issues
Candidates uninterested in labor issuesRidwan Max Sijabat and Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Labor issues have been glaringly absent a week into the presidential campaign, even though 45 million people are either underemployed or unemployed.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 10, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 10, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibition* Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20.Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Candidates uninterested in labor issues
Candidates uninterested in labor issuesRidwan Max Sijabat and Kurniawan Hari JakartaLabor issues have been glaringly absent a week into the presidential campaign, even though 45 million people are either underemployed or unemployed.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Presidential dialog
Presidential dialog In contrast to the earlier report on the idea of organizing a presidential debate before the public -- for the necessary guidelines reportedly were being drafted, as divulged by the General Elections Commission (KPU) -- the latest news that ensued from KPU was that the...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Indonesia scrapes past Sri Lanka in 1-0 World Cup qualifier
Indonesia scrapes past Sri Lanka in 1-0 World Cup qualifierEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta After losing twice previously, Indonesia chalked up its first points in the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Sri Lanka at the Bung Karno Main Stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
33 RI workers arrested in Malaysia
33 RI workers arrested in Malaysia MALAYSIA: Malaysian police have arrested 33 Indonesian workers in connection with a bloody weekend attack that killed three people, including a small child, reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Politics behind moves to reopen July 27 case: SBY
Politics behind moves to reopen July 27 case: SBYThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the authorities on Wednesday not to reopen the probe into the July 27 incident, which he views as an attempt to spoil his chances in the country's first ever direct...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidatesA. Junaidi JakartaThousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authority
KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authorityM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In an apparent move to diminish the authority of the official Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), the General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it would scrap some of the committee's functions...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates
Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidatesA. Junaidi, Jakarta Thousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Experts urge the House to sign Kyoto Protocol
Experts urge the House to sign Kyoto Protocol JAKARTA: A group of academics on Wednesday called on the House of Representatives (DPR) to ratify the Kyoto Protocol as part of efforts to reduce green house gas emissions.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
'Makepung' a contest between paranormals
'Makepung' a contest between paranormalsN Jagadhita, Contributor/Denpasar If one is in Jembrana regency in Bali between June and December, there will be a good chance to see a unique traditional buffalo race called Makepung.
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
Headmaster reported
Headmaster reported over alleged slander JAKARTA: SMP 56 Melawai teacher Nurlaila filed a complaint to the police on Wednesday against Jeruk Purut SMP 56 headmaster Agus Bambang over remarks he made on a television show on May 9.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Military slams Palu Police for making another wrong arrest
Military slams Palu Police for making another wrong arrestRuslan Sangadji, Palu, Central Sulawesi A senior military officer here criticized the police on Wednesday for what he called an unprofessional investigation into the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Results of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers:
Results of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers: Thailand 1 North Korea 4 Indonesia 1 Sri Lanka 0 China 4 Malaysia 0 South Korea 2 Vietnam 0 Japan 7 India 0
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bank
Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bankDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said the recent sharp drop in the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar had not yet caused a significant negative impact on the local economy.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
KPUD chairman named suspect in fraud
KPUD chairman named suspect in fraud PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police have named as suspects the chairman and two other members of Palu Municipal General Elections Commission (KPUD) on allegations of vote-counting fraud.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Chaerul says he is ready to quit PBSI
Chaerul says he is ready to quit PBSIEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Chairul Tanjung, who is under fire over what is seen as the deterioration of the national program, said here on Wednesday he was prepared to resign his post.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid'
As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid'Anis Chowdhury, Jakarta Former U.S. President Clinton had the economy as number one on his agenda, epitomized by his famous comment, " it is the economy, stupid". His presidency saw one of the longest spells of economic growth in the U.S.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
2. Pulo Gebang bus terminal
2. Pulo Gebang bus terminal Location: Pulo Gebang Problem: Around 11,000 square meters of land must still be acquired, residents demanding twice the NJOP.3. Ciracas sports complex Location: Ciracas, Pasar Rebo Problem: The municipality has acquired 2.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
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As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid' Anis Chowdhury Jakarta2. Tossi -- New Order legacy indispensable for ex-generals' bids 1 x 30 Fear of authoritarianism legitimate Aboeprijadi Santoso Amsterdam
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 10, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 Zooming4:00 Music4:30 Children...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Prosecutors probe corruption in regional legislature
Prosecutors probe corruption in regional legislatureAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The credibility of regional legislative councils could dip to a new low with the Attorney General's Office announcing it is investigating 200 corruption cases involving losses of trillions of rupiah that could implicate...