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Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Country Profile: The Philippines -- June 12
Country Profile: The Philippines -- June 12 Message from Charge d'Affaires a.i., Catalino R. Dilem, Jr.I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all Filipinos in the Republic of Indonesia on the occasion of the 106th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Only family members fete Soeharto on birthday
Only family members fete Soeharto on birthdayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto celebrated his 83rd birthday on Tuesday, with only five of his six children, grandchildren and a number of his lawyers arriving to greet him.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
[b]Choosing a president:
Choosing a president: Image vs. substance B. Herry Priyono Jakarta2. Najib -- Political fatwa for presidential election 2 x 30 Political fatwa for presidential election is not legally bindingAhmad Najib Burhani Jakarta
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Accepting with resignation
Accepting with resignation The Javanese word legowo has become popular following the failure of former president Abdurrahman " Gus Dur" Wahid to satisfy the health requirements for standing in the presidential election.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Puppeteers back Amien
Puppeteers back Amien JAKARTA: At least 20 practitioners of wayang golek wooden puppet shows and two comedians from West Java expressed their support for the Amien Rais-Siswono Yudohusodo ticket on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Train derails, blocks railroad
Train derails, blocks railroad SEMARANG: The north coastal railroad came to a standstill for almost four hours on Tuesday after an executive train serving the Jakarta-Surabaya route skidded off the tracks in Tegal regency, Central Java.The accident occurred at around 2:30 a.m.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Live bullets and mortars unearthed
Live bullets and mortars unearthed JAYAPURA, Papua: Hundreds of live bullets and mortars dating back to World War II were unearthed over the weekend in two villages in Sentani district in the country's easternmost province of Papua, police said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
JP/2/IBOX
JP/2/IBOXArticles in Broadcasting Law No. 23/2003 related to state channel TVRIArticle 14 (1): Public broadcasting institutions are corporate bodies founded by the state, which are independent, neutral, noncommercial and serving the public.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Mega vows to put Soeharto on trial
Mega vows to put Soeharto on trialAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri will bring former president Soeharto to court if she is reelected president, her campaign legal coordinator says."We will make sure the case will be resolved.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Military-police revival a step back: TNI chief
Military-police revival a step back: TNI chief JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto gave a lecture on Tuesday at the Police Staff College (PTIK) on the relationship between TNI and the police, stressing their separate functions in the post-reform era.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Ex-wealth auditors reject disbandment
Ex-wealth auditors reject disbandment JAKARTA: Several members of the now-defunct Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) are challenging a 2003 presidential decree that dissolved it and established the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Jakarta to host Sister City basketball
Jakarta to host Sister City basketballEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Three basketball clubs from Beijing, Seoul and Bangkok will participate in the Sister City Basketball Tournament to begin here on Sunday.The six-day competition will be held to coincide with the city's 477th anniversary.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Golkar Party, PKB leaders claim to support Wiranto
Golkar Party, PKB leaders claim to support WirantoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar and the National Awakening Party (PKB) denied on Tuesday suggestions that they were not fully supporting standard bearers Gen. (ret) Wiranto and cleric Salahuddin Wahid.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
House announces 44 justice candidates
House announces 44 justice candidatesMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The House of Representatives said on Tuesday it would conduct a series of interviews with 44 Supreme Court justice candidates next week.All 44 of them, who were nominated by the Supreme Court, have had long careers as lower court...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Security issues in Straits of Malacca
Security issues in Straits of MalaccaThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Deterring terrorist strikes in the Straits of Malacca was the issue given the most useful airing at the Asian security conference here.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Censession holders fail to pay $99m
Censession holders fail to pay $99mA. Junaidi, Jakarta Three non-governmental organizations (NG0s) alleged on Tuesday that many forestry concessionaires had failed to pay a total of Rp 955 billion (US$99.47 million) in reforestation fees and timber royalties (PSDH).
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Exxon seeks 'constructive relationships'
Exxon seeks 'constructive relationships'Josef Hebert, Associated Press, Washington The idea of American energy independence is a myth and the United States must maintain "constructive relationships" with oil-producing countries for its own prosperity, the head of petroleum giant Exxon Mobil Corp.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, June 9, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, June 9, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Showbiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary: Konservasi untuk Lestari1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary: Pesona Flora2:00...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Candidates polish up to look good on screen
Candidates polish up to look good on screenM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In the run-up to the 30-day presidential campaign, television viewers were given the rare opportunity to watch presidential candidates try to outwit one another in a series of televised debates and special programs outlining...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
U.S. move threatens ASEAN's plan
U.S. move threatens ASEAN's planMohd Roslan Mohd Saludin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The United States is considering deploying marines and special operations forces on high-speed vessels along the Straits of Malacca to flush out terrorists in one of the world's busiest...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Former TNI chief launches journal
Former TNI chief launches journal JAKARTA: The Center for National Strategy Research (PPSN), an institute established by former TNI chief Adm. (ret) Widodo A.S., launched on Tuesday its biannual journal Nasion, which covers various issues on democratization and nation building.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Corruption eradication starts in W. Sumatra
Corruption eradication starts in W. Sumatra When Padang District Court handed down jail sentences to 43 West Sumatra provincial councillors for corruption, we could say that was a special case. But, with speaker of the Payakumbuh legislative council, Chin Star, along with 24 other councillors,...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Ministry proposes Rp 5t 2005 budget
Ministry proposes Rp 5t 2005 budget JAKARTA: The Ministry of Social Affairs announced it had proposed a Rp 5 trillion (US$543 million) for the 2005 budget.More than half of that amount, or Rp 2.7 trillion, is allocated toward poverty alleviation programs to help the poor, who account for 37.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
KL to cooperate on Malacca Straits security
KL to cooperate on Malacca Straits securityAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia shares Singapore's concern over security in the Malacca Straits and welcomes cooperation against terrorism short of the deployment of foreign forces, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
PKB plays down fatwa polemic
PKB plays down fatwa polemicThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya/Kupang National Awakening Party (PKB) politicians sought to dispel concerns over the possibility of internal friction rising among the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) as several NU figures blaze the campaign trail, but took up the challenge...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Police fail to tackle auto theft
Police fail to tackle auto theftEvi Mariani, Jakarta Although the Tangerang Police have had success in solving murder and burglary cases, they have made little headway in solving auto theft cases.The latest monthly police report reveals that of the 34 reported cases of motorcycle and car theft...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Construction of East Kalimantan governor's residence queried
Construction of East Kalimantan governor's residence queriedRusman, Samarinda A councillor has lashed out at the ongoing construction of the official residence of the East Kalimantan governor, saying that the decision to go ahead with it had bypassed the East Kalimantan legislative council.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this year
Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this yearFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina announced on Tuesday plans to sell three of its subsidiaries this year to improve its performance.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Trauma centers set up for workers in Koja, Cakung
Trauma centers set up for workers in Koja, CakungLeony Aurora, Jakarta Two trauma centers have been set up in Koja Regional Hospital and Nusantara Bonded Zone (KBN) clinic in Cakung, both in North Jakarta, to provide emergency medical treatment for workers involved in work-related accidents.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Quality of elementary schools
Quality of elementary schoolsFrom Kompas It must be admitted that, in terms of quality, education in our country, particularly at elementary school level, lags far behind the quality of education in other countries.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Suspect denies role in prosecutor's murder
Suspect denies role in prosecutor's murderRuslan Sangadji, Palu One of the men arrested by Central Sulawesi Police and charged with the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi has claimed that he was not involved, and his friends say he has an alibi.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Indofood sets coupon rate for bonds
Indofood sets coupon rate for bondsZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The country's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur said it had set an indicative coupon rate of between 11.5 percent and 12 percent for its planned Rp 1 trillion bond issue.This is lower than the 13.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
[b]Puteh takes
Puteh takes over command in Aceh 2.Mega defends mining policy in protected forests 3. 2 x 32 House, govt face final hurdle over medical council4. 1 x 42Few scientists register inventions: Expert
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
East Timorese PM attacks Australia
East Timorese PM attacks AustraliaJill Jolliffe, Agence France-Presse, Darwin East Timorese Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri launched a freewheeling attack on the Australian government Monday saying it had shown "a lack of seriousness and commitment" in maritime talks with his new nation.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Time needed to stop use of homes for business purposes
Time needed to stop use of homes for business purposesDamar Harsanto, Jakarta An official said on Monday that the Jakarta administration would need more time to regularize the use of houses as business places, arguing that other government institutions had complicated the process.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Hospitals face malpractice complaints
Hospitals face malpractice complaintsEvi Mariani, Jakarta A mother of three reported Budi Lestari Hospital in Bekasi on Monday to the Jakarta Police for alleged malpractice.Herly Hutauruk suspects that her third child, Jeremia, who was born on May 9 at the hospital, suffered a brain hemorrhage...
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Collective graft case being probed in Lampung
Collective graft case being probed in LampungOyos Saroso, Bandarlampung The Bandarlampung District Court opened the trial here on Monday of three councillors allegedly involved in a corruption scam, while prosecutors said all the 45 local council members could be charged in the same case.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Sharon's coalition unsteady after Gaza pullout vote
Sharon's coalition unsteady after Gaza pullout voteReuters, Jerusalem Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon faced the possible collapse of his governing coalition on Monday, with a key rightist partner debating bolting over the cabinet's approval of his Gaza withdrawal plan.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
HAVE BOAT, WILL CAMPAIGN: A watery gap between boats in Bunaken
HAVE BOAT, WILL CAMPAIGN: A watery gap between boats in Bunaken Marine National Park, North Sulawesi, does not prevent journalists from interviewing vice presidential candidate Siswono Yudohusodo on marine life conservation policies.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
House, government face final hurdle over medical council
House, government face final hurdle over medical councilDewi Santoso, Jakarta Legislators and the government managed to resolve on Monday all but one item in their lengthy debate on the responsibilities of a proposed medical council.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Dichotomies of presidential campaign
Dichotomies of presidential campaign One week has passed since the kickoff of the campaign period, during which the presidential candidates will be using various strategies to win the hearts of the people.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
The parallel between talent shows and politics
The parallel between talent shows and politicsBantarto Bandoro, Jakarta Almost no one here, young and old, boys and girls, even preschool children, has not seen the popular television program Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI), which is based on Mexican La Academia, where audience members vote for...
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
1. Trade (1x43)
1. Trade (1x43) EUROCHAM vows to boost business cooperation 2. PTBA (2x24) Government to sell stake in coal giant this month 3. Report (1x40) JSX s Telkom, Gresik more slack 4. Paiton (2x18) Paiton Energy to expand power plant
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
REINVENTING MEDIA: Serikat Penerbit Suratkabar's (SPS) vision is
REINVENTING MEDIA: Serikat Penerbit Suratkabar's (SPS) vision is to enforce the freedom of the press and to build a sound and dignified press industry.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, June 8, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, June 8, 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, 08 Jun 2004
July 27 tragedy probe reopened
July 27 tragedy probe reopenedAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The joint team investigating the bloody takeover of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI)'s offices on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on July 27, 1996, announced on Monday that it plans to accelerate the currently stalled investigation.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Top runners to compete in Jakarta Int'l 10K
Top runners to compete in Jakarta Int'l 10KEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The capital will play host to The Jakarta International 10K run on June 20 to celebrate the city's 477th anniversary.International and top national runners have been invited to participate in the event, which will offer a total...
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Court asks police to help in executing verdicts
Court asks police to help in executing verdictsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Wary about possible violence, a court has called on the police to deploy personnel across the country next week to ensure the implementation of its verdicts on legislative election disputes.
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
10 C. Jakarta areas prone to floods
10 C. Jakarta areas prone to floods JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Public Order office has warned residents in 10 areas of possible flooding.The areas, which are situated in the lower part of the municipality, are: Kebon Kacang, Pejompongan, Benhil, Karang Anyar, South Mangga Dua, North Gunung Sahari,...
Tue, 08 Jun 2004
Amien claims support of pimps
Amien claims support of pimps SURABAYA, East Java: The campaign team for presidential hopeful Amien Rais said on Monday their candidate was receiving strong support from all walks of life, including pimps.