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Wed, 02 Jun 2004
BCA gets custodian license in futures
BCA gets custodian license in futuresZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Board (Bappebti) issued on Tuesday a license for Bank Central Asia (BCA) to operate as a custodian bank in futures trading.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Widening marine contamination
Widening marine contaminationFrom Koran Tempo Following the pollution of the Jakarta Bay, now the waters of Tangerang have also been contaminated, leaving a great number of fish dead on the coast. Therefore, the relevant government institutions, such as the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Garuda, other Asian airlines hike airfares
Garuda, other Asian airlines hike airfaresAssociated Press, Jakarta/Singapore/Hong Kong Several major airlines in Asia have decided to raise airfares following climbing crude oil prices.Indonesia's national flag carrier Garuda on Tuesday hiked airfares to Australia and New Zealand by A$15 (US$11)...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Police officers in hot seat over TV reality show
Police officers in hot seat over TV reality showEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police Professional Ethics Board has decided to make a formal recommendation to Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara requesting him to dismiss First Insp.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Amien Rais vows not to engage in mudslinging
Amien Rais vows not to engage in mudslingingA. Junaidi, Jakarta Amien Rais and his running mate Siswono Yudhohusodo could easily resort to mudslinging with their rivals, especially those associated with "militarism" -- retired generals Wiranto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Exports rise in April
Exports rise in April Exports increased in April by 2.7 percent from the previous month as increasing demand for non-oil and gas commodities offset a decline in oil and gas exports, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Tuesday.
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
Police on full alert during election
Police on full alert during election JAYAPURA, Papua: A senior police officer in Papua reported on Tuesday that police would be on full alert during the presidential election this year, amid threats from the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM).Sr. Comr. Max D.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
On reviving 'keroncong' music
On reviving 'keroncong' music As a reader of The Jakarta Post, I appreciate and am grateful to the editorial staff for translating and divulging Marah Kamrin's letter published in the Warta Kota daily regarding the fading away of traditional keroncong music (the Post, May 29).
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
No sign of terrorist attacks: Da'i
No sign of terrorist attacks: Da'iAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police have not yet discovered any indication of possible terrorist attacks during the country's direct presidential election scheduled for July 5, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
People told to take care of the elderly
People told to take care of the elderly JAKARTA: To mark World Elderly Day on Tuesday, the government encouraged citizens to take care of their parents at home instead of putting them in nursing homes."In honor of our culture, I call on younger people to let their aging parents live with them,"...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
'Pancasila keeps country united'
'Pancasila keeps country united' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri led a celebration of the 59th anniversary of the Pancasila on Tuesday, calling on young people to remain true to the principles of the ideology.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
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'Direct' elections a casting of collective votes Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta2. Dani -- Selective enforcement of labor regulations reduces job opportunities 2 x 30 Selective enforcement of labor rules cuts job opportunities Daniel Kingsley Jakarta
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Dogs and cats off the streets
Dogs and cats off the streets JAKARTA: To prevent a possible rabies breakout, the North Jakarta animal husbandry and veterinary agency has been busy rounding up stray cats and dogs.The agency's director, Sugiman, was quoted by beritajakarta.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Public sports centers in poor condition
Public sports centers in poor condition JAKARTA: People in West Jakarta apparently prefer private sector sports centers to the ones provided by the city as the equipment in public sports centers is generally in poor shape.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Packages of silicone cause commotion at the airport
Packages of silicone cause commotion at the airportEvi Mariani and P.C. Naommy, Jakarta Three packages at the center of a bomb scare at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Tuesday turned out to contain a harmless substance, police said.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
1. Rupiah (1x47)
1. Rupiah (1x47) Rupiah, stocks fall as election campaign starts2. BPS (3x13) May inflation creates new worries3. BCA (4x10) BCA gets custodian license in futures4. BI (2x30) Bankers want 'market-friendly' deputy governor for BI 5. MIGAs (1x38)Regions demands payment of oil revenue
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Damning accusations dog Wiranto's bid
Damning accusations dog Wiranto's bidTiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The challenges to Wiranto's presidential bid have taken another twist after his former aide in the Indonesian Military (TNI) Maj. Gen.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
No Garuda team for complimentary ads
No Garuda team for complimentary ads A proposal has been circulating from the "Team for Publication of ISO 9001: 2000 Garuda Indonesia" complete with contact people and phone/fax numbers, offering joint complimentary ads for the Garuda award.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
RI U-20s hold India to draw
RI U-20s hold India to drawEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Indonesian Under-20 team held the Indian national team to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match at the Bung Karno Stadium here on Tuesday afternoon.Defender Ahmad Zaelani forced India's goalkeeper Prasanta Dora to collect the ball from his net,...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Release of terror suspects delayed
Release of terror suspects delayedIrvan NR, Palu The Central Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office has postponed the planned release of three people acquitted by a provincial high court of terrorism charges. However, the reason behind the postponement is still unclear.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Seized bombs and weapons destroyed
Seized bombs and weapons destroyed POSO, Central Sulawesi: Police in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso destroyed on Tuesday more than 2,000 rifles, guns, homemade bombs and ammunition that the police discovered during door-to-door searches in the area in the past 10 months.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Poverty-reduction strategy
Poverty-reduction strategy The Indonesian delegation to the World Bank-sponsored international conference on poverty reduction in Shanghai last week should be able to bring home a great deal of knowledge and information to help improve the country's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), which is...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Two students get Rp 900m for schooling
Two students get Rp 900m for schooling JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua provincial government allocated last year a staggering Rp 900 million for two students who were completing their studies at an aviation school in New Zealand.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Selective enforcement of labor rules cuts job opportunities
Selective enforcement of labor rules cuts job opportunitiesDaniel Kingsley, Jakarta Indonesia's recently promulgated labor regulations have created a discerning attitude in the private sector towards export-oriented sectors.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Candidates choose not to reveal their donors
Candidates choose not to reveal their donorsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta All presidential candidates have submitted bank accounts to the General Elections Commission (KPU) but none of them have revealed their lists of campaign donors, the commission said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
U.S. set to up Asian maritime security
U.S. set to up Asian maritime securityRichard Hubbard, Reuters, Singapore Washington will seek to win over skeptical Southeast Asia to U.S. plans for increased security in the area's busy shipping lanes when Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visits Asia this week, analysts said.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
1. PLATFORM: 1 LINES, 35 COUNTS
1. PLATFORM: 1 LINES, 35 COUNTS Wiranto promises more jobs, revenue 2. MEGA: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS The Megawati campaign strategists 3. AMIEN: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Amien's campaign manager vows not to engage in mudslinging 4. KPU: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Candidates decline to reveal donors
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Students get look at research life
Students get look at research life BOGOR: Cosmetics company PT L'Oreal Indonesia and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) hosted on Tuesday a study tour of LIPI's biotechnology research center in Bogor for high school students.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Government to expel American researcher
Government to expel American researcherThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government ordered on Tuesday International Crisis Group (ICG) researcher Sidney Jones to leave the country immediately, citing a work permit violation.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
In March, searchers found a missing ship that was reported
In March, searchers found a missing ship that was reported missing in the Banda Sea off Southeast Sulawesi province and rescued all 52 people aboard, including eight crew members.The KM Untung Jaya, which also carried tons of freight, sank in bad weather when it was sailing from Taliabo port in...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
KL company to buy stake in Jawa Power
KL company to buy stake in Jawa Power KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian power company YTL Power International Bhd has announced a move to buy a 35-per-cent stake in an Indonesian power plant for US$139.4 million, news reports said Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Vision of tomorrow, today
Vision of tomorrow, today R.A. Kartini is a heroine of Indonesian history. She fought for women's emancipation long before the country became independent. Her vision of women's emancipation was so powerful, it has become a reality, as can be seen in the current leadership.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Good corporate governance and culture: Indonesia's challenge
Good corporate governance and culture: Indonesia's challengeEric 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,...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
No paper
No paper In observance of the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment and in line with government instruction, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday (June 3). The Post will reappear on Friday (June 4). -- Publisher
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 1, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 1, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Fillipino workers face deportation
Fillipino workers face deportation MANILA: Some 9,000 Filipinos working illegally in South Korea failed to take advantage of an amnesty program and now face deportation, the Philippine Foreign Secretary Delia Albert said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Regions demands payment of oil revenue
Regions demands payment of oil revenueFitri Wulandari, Jakarta The country's oil and gas producing regions demanded on Tuesday that the central government disburse their share of oil and gas revenue totaling Rp 2.73 trillion (US$294.66 million).
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Batu Hijau copper-gold mine (PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara) in Sumbawa
Batu Hijau copper-gold mine (PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara) in Sumbawa has been awarded a Green PROPER rating by the State Ministry for the Environment in March. PTNNT was one of only 8 companies nationally to achieve this high rating.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
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U.S. in Iraq: The moral high ground? Patrick Guntensperger Jakarta 2. ICRC -- 1 x 30 Humanity in fight against terror Jakob Kellenberger Geneva3. PRO2 -- The march to barbarism 1 x 30 Checking the march to barbarism Jeffrey D. Sachs Project Syndicate4.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Bankers want 'market-friendly' deputy governor for BI
Bankers want 'market-friendly' deputy governor for BITony Hotland, Jakarta Bankers expressed expectations on Tuesday that the next senior deputy governor of Bank Indonesia (BI) should be "market friendly" and possesses good knowledge about banking, monetary issues and independence.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Japanese Ambassador
Japanese AmbassadorCorrection: The name of the Japanese Ambassador, whose picture appeared in Page 4 of The Jakarta Post May 31 edition, is Yutaka Iimura. We regret the error.Editor
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
'RRI' director denies corruption allegations
'RRI' director denies corruption allegations JAKARTA: The director of state-funded radio station RRI, Suryanta Saleh, denied on Tuesday allegations his office had misused state funds in procuring broadcast equipment.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Presidential election
Presidential election From 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.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Smuggled goods sell well in Belawan
Smuggled goods sell well in BelawanApriadi Gunawan, Medan A 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.
Wed, 02 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.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
May inflation creates new worries
May inflation creates new worriesDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Prices increased faster in May than in April due to the weakening rupiah and higher telephone charges, giving rise to concerns about inflation that could force the central bank to start raising interest rates.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Busway feeder service failure admitted
Busway feeder service failure admittedBambang Nurbianto and Damar Harsanto, Jakarta The TransJakarta Busway management admits that it has failed to provide feeder services for the 12.9-kilometer busway corridor from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Children try iron-rich diet to prevent anemia
Children try iron-rich diet to prevent anemiaLeony Aurora, Jakarta For Sri, a third grader at public elementary school 2 on Kelapa island in the Thousand Islands, nothing compares to eating freshly caught fried fish cooked by her mother.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Maligo springs start to dry up due to rampant illegal logging
Maligo springs start to dry up due to rampant illegal loggingIrvan NR, Palu The Maligo springs in Madale subdistrict, Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, are on the verge of drying up due to rampant logging in the area.