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Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Internal reconciliation needed
Internal reconciliation needed JAKARTA: Civil society will remain a dream in Indonesia if the nation is unable to settle internal conflicts in the past, observers said.Speaking in a discussion on Wednesday, Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid suggested that Indonesia seek a consensus on how to solve...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Argentina runs over Indonesia at world futsal meet
Argentina runs over Indonesia at world futsal meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Favorite Argentina gave a futsal lesson to Indonesia with a 20-1 thrashing on the second day of the world futsal tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Three soldiers on trial admit assaulting villagers
Three soldiers on trial admit assaulting villagersTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Three soldiers who went on trial for allegedly beating civilians in the village of Lawang in Bireun regency, confessed to their crimes on Wednesday, as the National Commission on Human Rights said it...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
UK warns Hawk dispute with RI could damage military ties
UK warns Hawk dispute with RI could damage military tiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visiting British minister warned on Wednesday that the use of HS-Hawk warplanes in the current military offensive against rebels in Aceh could damage military cooperation...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Kerosene and sugar shortage in Jayapura
Kerosene and sugar shortage in JayapuraNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Jayapura suffered a kerosene shortage in May, which was blamed on late distribution caused by the long holiday weekends.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
RI seeks another slot in chess event
RI seeks another slot in chess eventMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will be seeking another slot at the 2003 World Chess Championship when it sends seven players to the regional qualifying tournament in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in the next two weeks.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Lhokseumawe: Transportation Minister Agum Gumelar handed over Rp
Lhokseumawe: Transportation Minister Agum Gumelar handed over Rp 300 million (US$36,000) in humanitarian aid consisting of basic commodities and medicine for refugees and Rp 150 million for rehabilitating school buildings.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to limit public places for
Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to limit public places for smokers deserves support. But the plan needs legal backing to be implemented, therefore, a provincial level law, which also contains punishment for violators, must be made.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
More hot spots, haze detected on three islands
More hot spots, haze detected on three islandsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan More provinces in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi islands are showing hot spots, a strong indication of forest fires, with haze already shrouding some areas of these provinces.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Save GAM facilities for Aceh
Save GAM facilities for AcehFrom Suara Karya Mass media reports on the success of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police in immobilizing forces of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) can indeed serve as a positive campaign and, at the same time, a deterrent to the separatists, prompting their speedy...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Mandiri IPO price set at Rp 569 to Rp 695 per share
Mandiri IPO price set at Rp 569 to Rp 695 per shareRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's largest bank in terms of assets, will offer its shares to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) at a price range of between Rp 569 and Rp 695 (around 15 U.S.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Fishermen landlocked by sedimentation
Fishermen landlocked by sedimentation CIREBON, West Java: The sedimentation of river estuaries in Cirebon regency was threatening the future of thousands of fishermen, regency fishery office head Nunung Siti Nurjanah said on Tuesday.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Greenpeace stages UK protest over Indonesian wood: Greenpeace
Greenpeace stages UK protest over Indonesian wood: Greenpeace activists scaled cranes at a government construction site in central London on Wednesday to protest at illegal logging in Indonesia. Nine men and two women took part in the action, at a Home Office site in central London, the group said.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
How sacred is the unitary state of RI?
How sacred is the unitary state of RI?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Just a little over a year after the proclamation of Indonesian independence, Prime Minister Sutan Syahrir signed the Linggardjati agreement with the Dutch on Nov. 15, 1946.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange(in rupiah) on June 4, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange(in rupiah) on June 4, 2003 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
1. Paul1 --
1. Paul1 -- 3 X 15 The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nationsPart 1 of 2 Paul Wolfowitz U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense 2. Djati3 -- 1 X 30Part 3 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of RI? J. Soedjati Djiwandono
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Educating public about trauma with `wayang'
Educating public about trauma with `wayang'I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali When young puppeteer Made Sidia was commissioned to create a special shadow puppet show of Wayang Kulit by the International Medical Corps (IMC) in an effort to spread educational messages on trauma in...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Panin Sekuritas to offer bonds
Panin Sekuritas to offer bonds JAKARTA: Publicly listed PT Panin Sekuritas will issue 5-year bonds worth Rp 100 billion (US$12 million) on a fixed interest rate.In the offering prospectus released on Wednesday, the company was quoted by detik.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Tj. Priok abuse case still dawdling
Tj. Priok abuse case still dawdling JAKARTA: Hopes for an immediate trial of the military and police officers accused of gross human rights violations in the North Jakarta area of Tanjung Priok in 1984 have been deflated as the ad hoc prosecutors for the case will only start working after June 16.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
[i]Water has been chosen as the central theme for this year's World
Water has been chosen as the central theme for this year's World Environment Day, which will be observed worldwide on June 5 (today). This special page is published to draw attention to this important day.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Racers cause Saturday night peril
Racers cause Saturday night peril JAKARTA: The number of amateur motorcycle racers in Tangerang is on the rise, especially on Saturday nights, but local residents say Saturday night is not alright for the dangerous races.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Banking condition improving: Survey
Banking condition improving: SurveyM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After grappling to survive the financial crisis, the banking industry in Indonesia is well on its way to recovery and playing an improved intermediary role, a survey says.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Vietnam upbeat over D. Cup matches
Vietnam upbeat over D. Cup matches JAKARTA: Vietnam is upbeat about its prospects in the Davis Cup, which is scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka in the next couple of weeks, after embarking on a three-week training regime on the clay courts of the Bung Karno tennis outdoor in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
[b]Environmental laws take
Environmental laws take care of their own sectorsHira Jhamtani Environmental & Globalization Policy Analyst Denpasar 2. Santi -- Tobacco-control FCTC treaty: Putting up a fight against the giant 2 X 30Tobacco-control FCTC treaty: Fighting the giant Santi W.E.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Bank Mega eyes BII shares
Bank Mega eyes BII shares JAKARTA: Publicly listed Bank Mega is considering buying Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) shares, which will be offered by the government, after it failed to buy Bank Danamon shares previously, according to its president Chaerul Tanjung.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
No need to cut oil output: Purnomo
No need to cut oil output: PurnomoAgencies, Jakarta/London Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Wednesday the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) doesn't need to cut oil output further, as world oil prices are rising.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Sea traffic unaffected by closure of Aceh waters
Sea traffic unaffected by closure of Aceh watersRendi A. Witular and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shipping players said the recent move from the martial law administrator in Aceh to close Aceh waters to foreign ships would not affect the overall cargo shipping routes through...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
JP/6/SANTI
JP/6/SANTITobacco-control FCTC treaty: Putting up a fight against the giantSanti W.E. Soekanto & Ratih Sayidun Journalists Jakarta Using the beautiful Reza and Iwan Fals, the champion of the downtrodden, as well as many other modern-day heroes such as the band Padi, the Indonesian tobacco industry...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Controversial regent flies to Tanjungpinang to face trial
Controversial regent flies to Tanjungpinang to face trialHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Controversial regent Huzrin Hood of Riau Island is set to stand trial immediately for embezzling Rp 4.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Treason trials begins
Treason trials begins JAYAPURA, Papua: The trial of Herman Wanggai, 29, Edison Waromi, 39, and Yordan Ik, 48, who have been charged with treason, began in the Jayapura District Court on Wednesday.They are facing the death penalty.The three were arrested at Cendrawasih University on Dec.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Govt OKs rights body's planned inquiry in Aceh
Govt OKs rights body's planned inquiry in AcehTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has given the green light for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to investigate possible human rights abuses in Aceh, but its work would...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Two JI members arrested in E. Java
Two JI members arrested in E. Java JAKARTA: Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested two members of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terror network who were allegedly trained by Muslim separatist rebels in the Philippines.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Life on Earth: Who wins, the corporations or people?
Life on Earth: Who wins, the corporations or people?Yanuar Nugroho, Researcher & Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java, Yanuar-n@watchbusiness.org "Control your destiny, or someone else will," is the famous phrase of business consultant Welch (1992) when explaining how...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
1. Pollute- 2x 22
1. Pollute- 2x 22 Corrupt officials leave Jakartans wheezing 2. Tempo - 4x10 PPM group visits 'Tempo' office 3. Reclaim - 1x 27 Reclamation dispute continues 4. Bekas - 2x 20 Great sale no big deal for Senen traders 5. Speak - 2x 20 'Air pollution almost choking me to death'
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Witnesses say bombing planned by defendants
Witnesses say bombing planned by defendantsWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two witnesses testified on Wednesday that key Bali bombing defendants met at a house in the Central Java town of Sukoharjo around two months before the Oct. 12, 2002, deadly Bali blasts.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Ex governor's son arrested for corruption
Ex governor's son arrested for corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Zayat Kaimoeddin, the son of former Southeast Sulawesi governor La Ode Kaimoeddin, was arrested on Tuesday evening for alleged corruption.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Education bill debate still unresolved
Education bill debate still unresolvedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A full-team House of Representatives and Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fadjar failed to reach consensus on three contentious issues during the fourth lobbying session on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nations
The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nationsPaul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States One of the messages that I would like to convey is three things. First, the United States understands how important East Asia is; second, we understand that the future security and stability of...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
PLN admits power reserves running thin
PLN admits power reserves running thinFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity company PT PLN said that power reserves on Java and Bali had been depleted, but stopped short of saying there could be more blackouts in the future.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Oil prices slip as Indonesia dampens OPEC cut talk
Oil prices slip as Indonesia dampens OPEC cut talkReuters London World oil prices slipped on Wednesday when Indonesia said OPEC did not need to curb supplies despite an expected resumption in exports from Iraq.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
`Bondres' shows help Balinese deal with the pain
`Bondres' shows help Balinese deal with the painKadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali A man with a mask covering his face walks onto the stage, his legs injured. In a husky voice, he tells the packed audience at the Art Center in downtown Denpasar that Amrozy and his friends -- prime suspects...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Reclamation dispute continues
Reclamation dispute continuesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dispute between State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim and Governor Sutiyoso over the reclamation of the northern coastal area will likely continue as they do not see eye-to-eye on the plan.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Great Sale no big deal for Senen traders
Great Sale no big deal for Senen tradersZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the celebrations for its 476th anniversary this month, Jakarta will hold a city-wide sale offering discounts of up to 70 percent.However, not all retailers are thrilled by the Jakarta Great Sale.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
PPM group protests at `Tempo' office
PPM group protests at `Tempo' officeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following an attack on the office of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) by the Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM) group last week, about 20 of the group's members paid a visit to the Tempo...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
More on the new RI visa policy
More on the new RI visa policy To revoke or to apply the new tourist visa policy? What I want to impress upon all these visa policymakers holding the highest immigration and governmental positions who believe that they have been discriminated against on false grounds by the United States' and...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Illegal logging frustrates government: Minister
Illegal logging frustrates government: MinisterMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has so far not been able to find any answers to the problem of rampant illegal logging, State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim has admitted candidly.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
FCTC treaty: Putting up a fight against the tobacco giants
FCTC treaty: Putting up a fight against the tobacco giantsSanti W.E. Soekanto and Ratih Sayidun, Journalists, Jakarta Using many modern-day heroes such as the popular boy band Padi and the singer Nugie, the Indonesian tobacco industry has been intensifying its campaign to recruit new smokers from...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Defendant misses retrial over journalist's death
Defendant misses retrial over journalist's deathSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta Military Tribunal opened on Wednesday the retrial of Second Adj. Edy Wuryanto, a policeman who is accused of confiscating a notebook belonging to slain journalist Fuad Syafruddin, alias Udin.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
Squash players to battle in ISCI Open
Squash players to battle in ISCI OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Squash players from all across Indonesia will meet on Friday at the International Sports Club of Indonesia (ISCI) in Ciputat, South Jakarta, to take part in the annual, three-day ISCI Open.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003
BPN, Spain's CIMSA sign $22m contract
BPN, Spain's CIMSA sign $22m contract JAKARTA: The National Land Affairs Body (BPN) and Spanish company CIMSA have signed a commercial contract for the third phase of a land office computerization project that started in 1996, according to a release sent by the Embassy of Spain in Jakarta on...