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Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Nurcholish urges university to promote pluralism
Nurcholish urges university to promote pluralismSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the academic community, university congregations should be role models for the nation on how to live peacefully in a diverse world, a noted scholar said.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Lack of enforcement overshadows changes in capital market law
Lack of enforcement overshadows changes in capital market lawRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tougher sanctions may be imposed on violators of the capital market law under a proposed amendment, but experts are skeptical they would be effective in ensuring good corporate governance due to...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Seven fishermen deported by Australia
Seven fishermen deported by Australia KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Seven Indonesian fishermen from Rote Ndao regency were deported by the Australian Police after being arrested nearly a month ago.The fishermen, who were arrested on May 11 in Darwin for illegally entering Australian waters, arrived...
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Muslim preachers told to support Aceh war
Muslim preachers told to support Aceh warThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso told Muslim preachers on Tuesday not to use mosques as a forum to rally people against the military operation now taking place in Aceh province.
Wed, 04 Jun 2003
Unocal to triple East Kalimantan gas output
Unocal to triple East Kalimantan gas outputShigeru Sato, Dow Jones, Tokyo Unocal Indonesia Co., a unit of U.S.-based energy company Unocal Corp., plans to triple its production of natural gas from East Kalimantan, Indonesia, over the next decade to 1 billion cubic feet a day from the current 300...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
House urges govt to name polluters
House urges govt to name pollutersMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives called on the government to announce immediately the final report on an audit (PROPER) of companies which are allegedly polluting the environment to help uphold the law on the environment...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
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It's time for RI to start second wave of 'reformasi' Satish Mishra United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) Jakarta 2. Project -- Securing the future at the Evian summit 2 X 30 Renewing efforts to secure the world at the Evian Summit Jeffrey D.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Six killed in toll road pileup
Six killed in toll road pileup TANGERANG: Six people were killed and five others injured in a pileup involving an oil tanker belonging to PT Pacific Sumber Segara, a Mitsubishi T-200 minibus and a Suzuki Carry minibus at 12:15 a.m. on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in Bitung, Tangerang, on Monday.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violations
Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violationsTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Monday it would investigate over 20 cases of alleged rights violations in Aceh during the first two weeks of military operations in the province.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
BPS data reveals tourism woes
BPS data reveals tourism woesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday that the regional spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) had taken a heavy toll on the Indonesian tourism industry.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Suwarna reelected as E. Kalimantan governor
Suwarna reelected as E. Kalimantan governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Kalimantan legislative council reelected on Monday governor H. Suwarna and his deputy AF Yurnalis Ngayoh for another five years.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Visa renewal in Bali
Visa renewal in Bali I read the letter Pay tourists to come here by Ian Gregory published in The Jakarta Post on May 31. It looks like a good idea to me. Therefore, I will mention an idea that was introduced some years ago.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Indonesia's army remains a closed corporate group 2. POSTAL: 1 x 39 Postal service halted in war-torn Aceh 3. HAM: 1 x 37 Komnas HAM to probe Aceh violations 4. TERROR: 2 x 26 Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terror list 5.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 2, 2003:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 975...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement
Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary meeting...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: Expert
RI move to downgrade ties with Sweden counterproductive: ExpertA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any moves by Indonesia to put its diplomatic ties with Sweden on the line could backfire on Jakarta's long-time efforts to capture Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel leaders in exile in the European...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Questioning reforestation fund
Questioning reforestation fund From Koran Tempo As reported in The Jakarta Post on May 21, the secretary- general of the Ministry of Forestry, Wahjudi Wardojo, made several conflicting statements in a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives on May 20.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations
Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations Sweden fully supports Indonesia's territorial integrity and takes the position that a solution to the conflict in Aceh must be based on the special autonomy that, by law, should already apply in Aceh.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement
Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta House of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Off-street parking fees raised by 100 percent
Off-street parking fees raised by 100 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The organization of private parking operators increased on Monday off-street parking rates at buildings in Jakarta by up to 100 percent, without approval from the city's governor or council.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
New cashless parking system confuses motorists
New cashless parking system confuses motoristsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new parking system that has attendants using handheld computers to collect fees did not go as smoothly as planned when it went into effect in five areas across the city on Monday as most motorists complained...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Makassar bomb blast trials to start next Monday
Makassar bomb blast trials to start next MondayAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The trials of five of 24 suspects implicated in the Makassar bomb attacks on Dec. 5, 2002, will begin in the Makassar District Court on June 9.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Neglecting our children
Neglecting our childrenFrom KompasFor the past three months I have always passed Bandung Indah Plaza and found four or five children aged between two and four years lying on the roadside, hoping to get some money from anybody taking pity on their condition. Sometimes these kids lie in the rain.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
RI seeks E. Timor clarification
RI seeks E. Timor clarification JAKARTA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs seeks a clarification on East Timor's call for an international tribunal against Indonesian Military (TNI) officials for human rights abuses.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
HSBC, ANZ Panin lend $26m to Techpack Asia
HSBC, ANZ Panin lend $26m to Techpack Asia HSBC and ANZ Panin Bank have jointly granted a seven-year loan worth about US$26 million to PT Techpack Asia, which operates a cosmetic packaging plant in Demak, Central Java.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Nigerian controls drug trade
Nigerian controls drug trade JAKARTA: Police have managed to uncover an international drug trafficking network controlled by Nigerian inmate, Nwaolisa Hansen Anthony, who is serving a life sentence at Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Aceh court to try 7 soldiers
Aceh court to try 7 soldiersTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Seven soldiers will go on trial on Tuesday for allegedly beating civilians in Bireuen regency, Aceh, the first time such a trial is being held amid the ongoing military operation, as the Indonesian Military (TNI)...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Exports rise 13% in first four months
Exports rise 13% in first four monthsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's exports in the first four months of this year increased by 13.02 percent to US$19.95 billion compared to the same period last year, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
CGI promises to maintain support for Indonesia
CGI promises to maintain support for IndonesiaDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), which represents the country's major lenders, vowed on Monday to maintain financial support for Indonesia when the country ends the current International Monetary Fund...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Malaysia-defense Malaysia shopping for 4 AWACS aircraft -report JP/11/ASEAN KL shopping for 4 AWACS aircraft MALAYSIA: Kuala Lumpur plans to buy four "Airborne Warning and System Control System" (AWACS) aircraft, costing a total of more than US$1 billion, to boost...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Four Seasons Resorts Bali
Four Seasons Resorts BaliTROPICAL GARDEN: Like most modern resorts, Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran bay also features a lush tropical garden in their courtyard.FOR Marketing Perspective JP/Mulkan Salmona CREATIVE WORKS: Two workers of a handicraft company demonstrate the making of decorative...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Fertilizer association urges gas price cut
Fertilizer association urges gas price cutM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Fertilizer Producers Association (APPI) could guarantee an affordable fertilizer price for the domestic market only after a price reduction for natural gas.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
JSX to delist Tripolyta, Kopitime
JSX to delist Tripolyta, Kopitime JAKARTA: The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) announced on Monday it would delist chemical company PT Tripolyta Indonesia and information technology company PT Kopitime Dotcom from the composite index board as of July 7.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Antidrug campaign targets students
Antidrug campaign targets studentsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a move to tackle the alarming increase in drug abuse among students, a team of doctors of city-owned Duren Sawit Hospital in East Jakarta held on Monday an impromptu urine test for students of State High School (SMU) 4...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
City plans to restrict smoking
City plans to restrict smoking The Jakarta city administration plans to prohibit smoking in public places such as public transit, and government and private buildings this year.Governor Sutiyoso said Monday he is still preparing the legal structure of the policy, which could come in the form of a...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away
Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ
Legislators hold hearing at Army HQ JAKARTA: Unlike regular hearings at the House of Representatives, Commission I on foreign and defense affairs held on Monday a hearing at Army headquarters on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Inflation in May increased by 0.21 percent
Inflation in May increased by 0.21 percentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday that inflation in May rose by 0.21 percent from the previous month, due to an increase in the prices of goods and services.BPS said that last May, the inflation rate stood at 6.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Hoping for quick Aceh solution
Hoping for quick Aceh solutionFrom Suara KaryaThe war in Aceh is the government's last resort to solve the Aceh crisis. The Presidential Decree No 28/2003 on the declara tion of martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, has obtained approval from the House of Representatives and broad segments of...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Activists allege abuses in Papua
Activists allege abuses in Papua JAKARTA: Indonesian troops are suspected of killing a prisoner in custody and of torturing several other people in a recent operation in easternmost Papua province, a human rights group said Monday.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
SMEs should be made more competitive
SMEs should be made more competitiveAndi Muhammad Sadat, Contributor, Jakarta The World Competitiveness Yearbook, in its 2001 edition, analyzed the capabilities of numerous countries in making available a conducive environment for a healthy competition among companies.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Postal service halted in war-torn Aceh
Postal service halted in war-torn AcehYuli Trisuwarni and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Lhokseumawe National postal service PT Pos Indonesia indefinitely suspended its operation across Aceh starting Monday due to security concerns.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terror list
Govt considers asking UN to put GAM on terror listFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government plans to ask the United Nations to put the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels on the list of terrorist groups, citing various acts of terror perpetrated by the...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Oil at six-week high near $30
Oil at six-week high near $30Reuters, London U.S. oil prices climbed to a six-week high near US$30 a barrel on Monday as traders reacted to a stubborn deficit in U.S. stockpiles and a potential output cut from OPEC.By London midday, U.S. crude futures were up 30 cents at $29.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia?
How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia?J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta By definition the Aceh crisis is a case of conflict in its pure form: It is one in which the interests of the parties involved are completely incompatible and mutually exclusive.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
Yusril left stranded in Canberra
Yusril left stranded in CanberraAgence France-Presse, Canberra A senior Indonesian minister was less than impressed with Australian hospitality on Monday when security guards outside parliament prevented him from reaching a scheduled meeting with his Australian counterpart.
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
* Headlines: Army remains a closed corporate group 3
* Headlines: Army remains a closed corporate group 3 * National: Visa policy granted grace period 4 * Archipelago: Suwarna reelected E. Kalimantan governor 5 * Opinion: Time for RI to start second wave of 'reformasi' 6 * City: City plans to restrict smoking 8 * Sports: Giro victory dream comes true...
Tue, 03 Jun 2003
INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right)
INDOSAT CYBER EDUCATION: Indosat Director Widya Purnama (right) and Middle Level Special Education Director Gatot Hari Priowirjanto signed a memorandum of understanding on Cyber Education Development on May 27, 2003 at Indosat Training and Conference Centre (ITCC), Jatiluhur.