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Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Bekasi loses Rp 12b in revenue
Bekasi loses Rp 12b in revenue BEKASI: Head of the Bekasi manpower agency Yoyok Soetoyo revealed on Monday that the ministerial decree stripping his office of the power to issue work permits to foreigners was projected to reduce local revenue by Rp 12 billion (about US$1.3 million) next year.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, June 29, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, June 29, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Wapres 7:30 Pop Music8:00 Family's Skill8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
JSX suspends trading of Gresik shares
JSX suspends trading of Gresik sharesRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) suspended trading in shares of state-controlled PT Semen Gresik (SG), the country's largest integrated cement producer, after the firm's auditor issued disclaimers for its 2002 and 2003 financial...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Govt opens tender of 10 oil, gas blocks
Govt opens tender of 10 oil, gas blocksFitri Wulandari, Jakarta The tender process officially began on Monday for 10 oil and gas block acreages, and offer a better production split and incentives for investors.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Presidential candidates busy countering smear campaigns
Presidential candidates busy countering smear campaignsBambang Nurbianto JakartaWith all the challenges ahead for the new president of a nation still in the doldrums, sometimes the candidates seem to waste too much energy in refuting what many might consider pointless issues.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Environmental issue yet affect sales
Environmental issue yet affect salesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Established electronic home appliance producers continue to invest heavily in media advertisements to tap a bigger part of the country's growing home appliance market.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
'The Jakarta Post' offers to meet Pertamina directors
'The Jakarta Post' offers to meet Pertamina directorsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Post offered to meet with Pertamina directors to clarify its recent editorial on the sale by the giant state oil company of two large tankers, which has been a source of public controversy in the past month,...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
'Bajaj' owners to operate 'kancil'
'Bajaj' owners to operate 'kancil'Damar Harsanto, Jakarta About 600 owners of bajaj (three-wheeled motorized taxi) agreed on Monday to replace their Indian-made vehicles with the new four-wheeled kancil (literally meaning mouse deer), following the issuance of a license by Governor Sutiyoso.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
JP/5/DANCE
JP/5/DANCEDero dance acts as a reconciliation medium in PosoRuslan Sangadji, Palu A number of young women and men began forming a circle by holding their hands together. They moved in rhythm with the Doni Dole song from a cassette player and a local Poso singer.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Decisiveness needed to tackle haze
Decisiveness needed to tackle hazeSin Chew Daily, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Thanks to the repeated forest burning in Sumatra, people in Peninsular Malaysia, particularly those living on the west coast, have to suffer the consequences of haze all over again.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
*Boediono denies high paycheck from Pertamina Page 2
*Boediono denies high paycheck from Pertamina Page 2 *Low-cost clearance method dangerous Page 4 *Medan court rejects Chaubey's second plea for clemency Page 5 *Europe, Asia aim to work together for more secure world Page 7 *Police arrest 388 drug suspects in one month Page 8 *NATO smooths rifts...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
House designates six ministries
House designates six ministriesKurniawan Hari, Jakarta The House of Representatives' (DPR) committee discussing a bill regulating the formation of cabinet ministries has agreed the next president must be legally required to establish at least six crucial ministries shortly after being sworn in.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Conjoined twins' surgery postponed
Conjoined twins' surgery postponedLeony Aurora, Jakarta Subari, father of conjoined twins Angie and Angeli from North Sumatra, will apparently have to endure the dark waiting room of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital's (RSCM) children's intensive care unit in Central Jakarta for at least two more...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Companies to clean Cirarab River
Companies to clean Cirarab RiverMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Four developers of several housing complexes in Periuk district, here, have promised to clean up Cirarab River as it floods every year.The developers are PT Ispi Pratama, PT Panca Muara Jaya, PT Cakra Sarana Persada and PT Karibuana Kartika.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
1 x 38
1 x 38 Two die, eight missing in Kampar clash JP/5/drug1 x 17 Medan court rejects Chaubey's second plea for clemency JP/5/hunger2 x 34 15 students go on hunger strike to protest ex-generals' candidacy
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Student drowns in the Gulf of Palu
Student drowns in the Gulf of Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: A student at a vocational high school drowned on Sunday in the Gulf of Palu, the third such victim in the past three months.The student, Ardiansyah, 17, was taking part in a post- graduation school trip.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Hasyim irked over far-fetched promises
Hasyim irked over far-fetched promises YOGYAKARTA: The running mate of presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri, Hasyim Muzadi, lashed out on Monday at candidates who made unrealistic promises during the election campaign.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
RI clerics to join Islamic meeting
RI clerics to join Islamic meeting JAKARTA: Indonesia has sent five representatives from the country's largest and second largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah respectively, to a conference of clerics and Muslim intellectuals being held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, this week.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
House ratifies Kyoto Protocol
House ratifies Kyoto ProtocolA. Junaidi, Jakarta The House of Representatives ratified on Monday the Kyoto Protocol as part of the country's efforts to reduce green house gasses (GHGs) as well as to attract investment and financial assistance from developed countries.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Shipping accidents are common in Indonesia, in large part
Shipping accidents are common in Indonesia, in large part because safety regulations are poorly enforced and boats are frequently overcrowded.Last May, at least five people were missing after a cargo ship capsized in the waters off the eastern island of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara province.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Legislators say no to mining in protected forests
Legislators say no to mining in protected forestsKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Most legislators deliberating a government regulation in lieu of law, or perpu, on mining have expressed their opposition to a ruling that allows 13 mining firms operating in protected forests to continue their operations.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Ex-ASEAN chief to represent Manila
Ex-ASEAN chief to represent Manila INDONESIA: Former ASEAN secretary general Rodolfo Severino will represent the Philippines as a special envoy in ministerial meetings in Jakarta this week, Filipino officials said on Monday.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Indonesia embarks on water quality initiative
Indonesia embarks on water quality initiativeFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta Apart from water shortages caused by the prolonged annual drought, Jakartans are now facing another challenge: deteriorating water quality.
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
School debate ends with a bang
School debate ends with a bangDewi Santoso, Jakarta Common sense and concrete arguments, rather than a mastery of English alone, were the main factors behind the progress of Jakarta 2 and East Kalimantan teams to the final of the second Indonesian Schools Debating Championship (ISDC), said debate...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
KPU fails to make time for electoral disputes
KPU fails to make time for electoral disputesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Owing to its tight schedule, the General Elections Commission (KPU) has failed to allocate sufficient time for the Constitutional Court to hear possible disputes in vote-counting during the presidential election,...
Tue, 29 Jun 2004
Mega-Hasyim posters questioned
Mega-Hasyim posters questioned PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Spectators complained on Monday about dozens of Mega-Hasyim posters that were put up on a building in Palangka Raya where a talk show was being held.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 28, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 28, 2004Exhibitions* Japanese Calligraphy, Shoudou, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Farmers, government rule out sugar subsidy as too expensive
Farmers, government rule out sugar subsidy as too expensiveZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The existing regulation limiting the number of sugar importers is the best option for supporting local farmers as a direct subsidy -- which is applied by many countries -- is too costly for the government, sugarcane...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Asia's top security forum to tackle sea terror, North Korea
Asia's top security forum to tackle sea terror, North KoreaJane Macartney, Reuters, Singapore Southeast Asian ministers from kingdoms, juntas and huge Muslim states will strive to agree this week with colleagues from the United States and North Asia on how to secure one of the world's busiest...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Top brass 'involved' in civilian militia'
Top brass 'involved' in civilian militia'Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Although the deployment of civilian security guards, known as Pamswakarsa, to secure the Special Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in November 1998 was the initiative of the Furqon Muslim group, military top brass...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Unilever pursues growth, expansion in its food business
Unilever pursues growth, expansion in its food business Consumer goods company PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk., subsidiary of the London- and Rotterdam-based Unilever, is well known for its strong brands in personal care and household care products.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Teachers ask for additional incentive
Teachers ask for additional incentiveMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Teachers of Islamic elementary schools and middle high schools in Curug district, here, have complained that they did not receive the bonus that was promised to them by the regental administration for the first semester of this year.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Megawati breaches campaign rules: KPUD
Megawati breaches campaign rules: KPUD JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) has accused presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri of violating campaign rules by holding an unscheduled campaign event on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
RP offers site to Airbus
RP offers site to Airbus MANILA: The Philippines is courting European aircraft maker Airbus to set up a regional maintenance site for Asia at the former Clark U.S. air force base near here, a Filipino official said on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Widjaja family said buying APP debt
Widjaja family said buying APP debt A senior member of the Indonesian family that controls Asia Pulp & Paper Co., the largest corporate defaulter in emerging markets history, has admitted family companies have been buying APP's distressed bonds, the Financial Times reports in an article on its Web...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
KPK told to verify candidates' wealth
KPK told to verify candidates' wealth JAKARTA: Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid urged the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Saturday to verify the wealth reports submitted by presidential candidates and their running mates to the General Elections Commission (KPU) to ensure the...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Coral reefs destroyed in Kendari
Coral reefs destroyed in Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Illegal fishing is the main cause of the destruction of coral reefs in the waters off Southeast Sulawesi, according to a senior official on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
KL to ease rules on foreign investment
KL to ease rules on foreign investment KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will ease procedures for foreigners to buy property and major stakes in local companies as part of efforts to boost the country's competitiveness, reports said on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Record turnout consolidates Susilo's lead
Record turnout consolidates Susilo's leadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar Just a week ahead of the July 5 election, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono drew a huge crowd in his campaign rally in Jakarta on Sunday, giving credence to opinion polls putting him first in the race.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Mega raises Rp 6.7b at gala dinner
Mega raises Rp 6.7b at gala dinner JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) raised up to Rp 6.7 billion (US$705,263) in campaign funds at a two-hour gala dinner on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Govt vows maximum workers protection
Govt vows maximum workers protection MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Sunday the government was one step closer to protecting migrant workers, as it expected to deliberate the bill on workers protection with the House of Representatives in...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
RI maids in Singapore prone to human rights violations
RI maids in Singapore prone to human rights violationsFadli, Batam, Riau There are some 55,000 Indonesian maids in Singapore, many of whom enjoy pleasant working environment. However, the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore says it receives dozens of reports daily from maids who claim they have been...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Malaysia to ease rules on foreign investment: report
Malaysia to ease rules on foreign investment: reportAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia will ease procedures for foreigners to buy property and major stakes in local companies as part of efforts to boost the country's competitiveness, reports said on Saturday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Air travel shows signs of recovery
Air travel shows signs of recovery KUALA LUMPUR: The number of passengers traveling on major airlines in the Asia-Pacific region more than doubled in May compared to the same month last year -- a sign that the industry has rebounded from the SARS crisis.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Village has 2 chiefs, lots of confusion
Village has 2 chiefs, lots of confusion TANGERANG: Residents of Bakti Jaya village in Cisauk district may be excused for their confusion, for they find themselves led by two village heads."When we want our documents legalized, we aren't sure which of the two to go to," Nurdin, a resident, told The...
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
NU members told to use conscience
NU members told to use conscience JAKARTA: Abdullah Abbas, an influential leader in Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has called on the some 40 million NU members to use their conscience when voting in the July 5 presidential election, his son Ayib Abbas said here on Sunday.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Quality of education system doubtful
Quality of education system doubtfulFrom Koran TempoThousands of high school (SMU) and vocational high school (SMK) students will be retaking the national final exams early next month.Those retaking the exams in July comprise 10 percent of 13,363 SMU students and 16.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
'Weaker' lineup may mean mature democracy: Cak Nur
'Weaker' lineup may mean mature democracy: Cak NurKurniawan Hari, Jakarta While many political analysts have bemoaned the lack of strong, charismatic presidential candidates in the July 5 election, a prominent Muslim scholar believes less-powerful candidates are the key to a good democracy.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
Rain hits Padang after dry spell
Rain hits Padang after dry spell PADANG, West Sumatra: After one month of dry weather, a storm followed by torrential rain hit Padang, the capital of West Sumatra, on Saturday morning, causing flooding in some parts in the city.
Mon, 28 Jun 2004
"Green" issue has yet to bring much impact on sales
"Green" issue has yet to bring much impact on sales Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Established electronic home appliance producers continue to invest heavily in media advertisements to tap a bigger part of the country's growing home appliance market.