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Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Employees ordered to vote for Amien
Employees ordered to vote for Amien PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Palembang Muhammadiyah University has issued a circular, instructing its 528 employees to vote for Amien Rais-Siswono Yudohusodo, or face sanctions.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
BI to intervene as rupiah slumps
BI to intervene as rupiah slumpsDadan Wijaksana, JakartaBank Indonesia, which has been under pressure to stop the battered rupiah from falling further, announced on Wednesday plans to help stabilize the local unit as it plunged to near the Rp 9,600 per dollar level.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Culture greatly influences the quality of corporate governance
Culture greatly influences the quality of corporate governanceEric Hallett, Jakarta There has been much recent debate over how universal the policies of good corporate governance are across cultures (transparency and disclosure, ethical decision-making, shareholder rights, proper risk management,...
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
House backs Anwar as new BPK chief
House backs Anwar as new BPK chiefThe Jakarta Post, JakartaOutgoing Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution has gained the greatest support from legislators for appointment as the new chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK), according to a senior lawmaker.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Employees ordered
Employees ordered to vote for Amien PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The Palembang Muhammadiyah University has issued a circular, instructing its 528 employees to vote for Amien Rais-Siswono Yudohusodo, or face sanctions.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Nation's Buddhists observe Waisak at Borobudur
Nation's Buddhists observe Waisak at BorobudurSuherdjoko, Magelang, Central JavaThousands of Buddhists from all over Indonesia and abroad visited the famed Borobudur temple in Magelang, Central Java on Thursday to celebrate Buddha's Day of Enlightenment, or Waisak.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Susilo-Kalla say creating jobs No.1 priority
Susilo-Kalla say creating jobs No.1 priorityZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Apparently concerned about the country's high unemployment rate, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and running mate Yusuf Kalla have stated "creating more jobs" is top priority for their future administration.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'
Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'Jakarta Police arrested on Wednesday two people suspected of organizing a rally to supposedly declare a revolution at the People's Consultative Assembly compound on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Tuesday.Chief Insp. Gen.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
1. ICG: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. ICG: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS ICG to remain operational without Jones 2. IRAQ: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS CIA chief George Tenet quits for 'personal reasons'3. KIDNAP: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Politician's son escapes from kidnappers 4. SHARIA: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Aceh's dress code police under fire 5.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 2, 2004:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboards
Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboardsDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso has set a deadline three-weeks from now for advertisement agencies to arrange permits for their unlicensed billboards.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Bird smuggling hard to curb: NGO
Bird smuggling hard to curb: NGOTheresia Sufa, Bogor A wildlife watchdog has revealed that bird smuggling is the second largest crime in the country after drug trafficking in terms of the number of cases.
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Air Asia launches new route
Air Asia launches new routeMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A commercial airline from Malaysia, Air Asia, will start a two-way direct flight from Makassar to Johor Baru, Malaysia, starting this July.The company will use a Boeing 737-300 with 148 seats, airline country director Abdul Natsir Abukasim told...
Fri, 04 Jun 2004
Presidential election
Presidential electionFrom Media Indonesia Five pairs of presidential and vice presidential candidates will contest the presidential election on July 5. It is estimated that more people will vote in the presidential election than voted in the legislative election.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
RSCM involved in slander dispute
RSCM involved in slander dispute JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta Police questioned on Wednesday several employees of Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) in response to a slander complaint filed by the hospital's director.Detectives chief Comr.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Advertorial
Advertorial At Koba Tin, friendly means genuine care for community and environment Positioning itself as a friendly mining company, PT Koba Tin genuinely implements all of the nuances of that slogan in its operations and has since day one.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'
Police arrest suspects in phoney 'revolution'Jakarta Police arrested on Wednesday two people suspected of organizing a rally to supposedly declare a revolution at the People's Consultative Assembly compound on Jl. Gatot Subroto on Tuesday.Chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5
FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem For Cenni, a shrimp farmer in Muara Kayu village in East Kalimantan, a job offer to replant a mangrove forest was a blessing that he could not have imagined before.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
City asks govt to prioritize MRT
City asks govt to prioritize MRT Damar Harsanto, JakartaFThe city administration has requested the Ministry of Finance and the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) to prioritize the construction of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system this year.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
One more survivor found after Sumbawa ship incident
One more survivor found after Sumbawa ship incidentTrisna Wahyuni and I.D. Nugroho, Mataram/SurabayaA senior Naval officer revealed on Wednesday that one of its personnel survived the capsizing of a ship in waters off the eastern island of Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
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;JP;IVY;cd; ANPAc..r.. Potpourri-pottery-workshop cut out well-heeled as I don't know what that means? people with high shoes? check bold, pls. thanks JP/19/POTLearn how to be a potter, the fun wayIvy Susanti DepokOver the years, rapid urban sprawl has gobbled up the green areas of Jakarta,...
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Council queries cattle procurement
Council queries cattle procurement Rusman, SamarindaThe East Kalimantan legislative council will question the provincial government over an alleged markup in a Rp 12.5 billion (US$ 1.3 million) purchase of 1,000 heads of cattle from Australia.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Learn how to be a potter, the fun way
Learn how to be a potter, the fun wayIvy Susanti DepokOver the years, rapid urban sprawl has gobbled up the green areas of Jakarta, children's playgrounds included.When the weekend comes, children transform streets and roads into soccer fields or badminton courts, while others hit the mall.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
JP/5/CATTLE
JP/5/CATTLEE. Kalimantan councillors query cattle procurement Rusman SamarindaThe East Kalimantan legislative council will question the provincial government over an alleged markup in a Rp 12.5 billion (US$ 1.3 million) purchase of 1,000 heads of cattle from Australia.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
'Many people just ignore No Smoking sign'
'Many people just ignore No Smoking sign'There were a million more smokers in the country in 2003, than eight years earlier. Despite antitobacco campaigns, smokers are "lighting up" in any place that is convenient -- buildings, public spaces and even on public transportation.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Soaring oil prices bigger threat to Asia than China slowdown =
Soaring oil prices bigger threat to Asia than China slowdown = Deutsche-Presse Agentur Singapore Soaring oil prices pose a bigger threat to Asia than a slowdown in China, potentially upsetting the current economy recovery, a Citigroup report said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
TV Today: Friday, June 4, 2004
TV Today: Friday, June 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
JP/5/FOCUS
JP/5/FOCUSPolice seize 13,000 cu. m. of timberSAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A top police officer revealed on Wednesday that police had seized some 13,000 cubic meters of illegal timber in Talisayan forest, Berau regency, East Kalimantan, in an operation at the end of May.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboards
Sutiyoso sets deadline for unlicensed billboardsDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso has set a deadline three-weeks from now for advertisement agencies to arrange permits for their unlicensed billboards.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
FOR SPOTLIGHT: FRIDAY, MAY 4
FOR SPOTLIGHT: FRIDAY, MAY 4 Garuda IndonesiaINFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGREEMENT: Garuda Indonesia has entered into a joint venture with Lufthansa Systems for the handling of the airline's commercial information to take advantage of the potential growth in the Asia Pacific aviation market.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
JP/5/BELAWAN
JP/5/BELAWANSmuggled goods sell well in BelawanApriadi Gunawan MedanA range of cheap merchandise, allegedly smuggled from Malaysia and Singapore, can be found on sale openly at Belawan Port, some 20 kilometers from the North Sumatra capital of Medan.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Water firms try to improve services
Water firms try to improve servicesUrip Hudiono, JakartaA member of the Water Users Committee (KPAM) told the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that the city's water firm, PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ), had put in an effort to improve the quality of its service, although the benefits had yet...
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5
FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem For Cenni, a shrimp farmer in Muara Kayu village in East Kalimantan, a job offer to replant a mangrove forest was a blessing that he could not have imagined before.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem
Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem For Cenni, a shrimp farmer from Muara Kayu village in East Kalimantan, an offer to replant mangrove was a blessing that he never imagined before.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Defying court order, minister swears in Lampung governor
Defying court order, minister swears in Lampung governorOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung, LampungDefying a court order, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno installed on Wednesday Sjachroeddin Z.P. and Syamsuria Ryacudu as the new governor and deputy governor of Lampung.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Companies treat waste properly to protect environment
Companies treat waste properly to protect environment Waste is in separable from industrial activities, including those conducted by natural resource-based companies, such as oil and gas producers and mine operators in remote areas in Indonesia.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Meet the Megawati campaign strategists
Meet the Megawati campaign strategistsTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Public relations, party supporters and minorities are among the issues being focused on by three campaign teams working for the Megawati-Hasyim ticket.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates June 1
Rupiah Rates June 1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,971.16 6,253.17 6,647.18 6,576.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,744.78 5,155.20 5,477.80 5,422.10 Canadian dollar 1 7,158.87 6,422.76 6,826.18 6,755.29 Swiss franc 1 7,787.79 6,988.36 7,425.86 7,350.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Kuningan to propose bill on conservation
Kuningan to propose bill on conservation KUNINGAN, West Java: Kuningan regency administration is planning to propose a bill on conservation and mountain climbing on Mount Ciremai.Kuningan deputy regent Aan Suharso said that the bill was being written and would be deliberated immediately with the...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
We don't live in cowboy country
We don't live in cowboy country Last Wednesday's fatal shooting of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi of the Central Sulawesi Prosecutors' Office came as a big blow to us.It is not the first time a member of the judiciary has been shot dead by irresponsible people.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
House debates autonomy laws
House debates autonomy lawsKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Lawmakers agreed to accept the government-sponsored bill revising the local autonomy laws as their main reference point when they began deliberating amendments to the laws on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
House criticizes mining regulation
House criticizes mining regulation JAKARTA: House of Representatives Commission VIII on the environment criticized on Tuesday government regulation in lieu of law No. 1/2004 on mining in protected forests.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Medco plans rights issue, bonds this year
Medco plans rights issue, bonds this yearDow Jones, Jakarta Oil and gas producer PT Medco Energi Internasional said on Tuesday said it planned to issue rights shares to increase its capital and to reduce its debt to equity ratio.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Govt proposes further changes to health bill
Govt proposes further changes to health billDewi Santoso, Jakarta The debate over the deliberation of the medical practice bill looks set to drag on, as the government has proposed a disciplinary committee to provide better protection for both doctors and patients.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Accepting with resignation
Accepting with resignationFrom Media IndonesiaThe 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, 02 Jun 2004
On top of Wiranto's platform: More jobs, revenue
On top of Wiranto's platform: More jobs, revenueZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Retired general Wiranto promises to establish macroeconomic stability, in addition to creating more jobs, boosting the nation's revenue and more fairly distributing that revenue if he were elected.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
RP hopes for next president by June 30
RP hopes for next president by June 30Manny Mogato, Reuters, Manila After a week of rancorous debate, Philippine lawmakers cracked open more ballot boxes on Tuesday and said they should be able to declare the next president at least a week before the government must dissolve on June 30.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Rupiah, stocks fall as election campaign starts
Rupiah, stocks fall as election campaign startsDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah fell to a 26-month closing low on concerns over the heating up of the political climate during the presidential election campaign, which kicked off on Tuesday.The local unit closed at Rp 9,380 per U.S.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Nicklaus backs Asian stars mission
Nicklaus backs Asian stars mission KUALA LUMPUR: Jack Nicklaus is backing Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee and Zhang Lianwei of China to fly the flag for Asian golf when they make a rare foray in the United States this week on the US PGA Tour.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Five missing as cargo ship sinks in Sumbawa waters
Five missing as cargo ship sinks in Sumbawa watersThe Jakarta Post, Mataram/Kupang/Surabaya A rescue team was searching on Tuesday for at least five people still missing after a cargo ship capsized in the waters off the eastern island of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province.