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Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Vendors in Taman Rasuna evicted
Vendors in Taman Rasuna evicted JAKARTA: Public order officers tore down on Thursday morning 47 kiosks along Jl. Taman Rasuna in Kuningan, South Jakarta, between Pasar Festival and MMC Hospital. One of the vendors, Mahdari, told The Jakarta Post the owners of 40 of the kiosks received Rp 5 million...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
ASEM ministers ask Myanmar to free Suu Kyi
ASEM ministers ask Myanmar to free Suu KyiFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Foreign ministers from Asia and Europe urged Myanmar on Thursday to immediately release Aung San Suu Kyi and other pro-democracy leaders, and guarantee freedom to engage in political activities.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
RI signs initial LNG agreement
RI signs initial LNG agreementBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia, the world's biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas, signed an initial agreement with Marathon Oil Corp. to market LNG to the U.S. and Mexico.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Purnomo won't attend OPEC talks
Purnomo won't attend OPEC talks JAKARTA: Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said he can't attend a meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna July 31 because of an annual session of the nation's highest legislative body being held early in August.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
JP/4/separatist
JP/4/separatist'Separatism creates a fertile ground for JI'Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post JakartaThe rise of separatism in many parts of Indonesia and in neighboring countries has created a fertile ground for extremists and terrorist movements to expand their networks in southeast Asia, which...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
One die, three others hurt in bus collision
One die, three others hurt in bus collision At least one person was killed and three others injured seriously in a head-on bus collision near Pemalang, Central Java, on Thursday.Following the collision, the both vehicles caught fire, but the blaze was put out after a water tanker was deployed by...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
RI to partner with foreign universities
RI to partner with foreign universitiesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is drafting a regulation to allow foreign learning institutions to open branches in Indonesia, in order to improve the quality of the country's human resources.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Akbar told to drop presidential bid
Akbar told to drop presidential bid MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Media baron Surya Paloh said on Thursday he would ask Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung to reconsider his bid for the presidency.Paloh, who is contesting the national convention to select Golkar's presidential candidate, told party...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will hold a
JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will hold a meeting with its provincial and regental offices nationwide in two weeks to discuss electoral districts.The meeting is scheduled to be held in Sahid Hotel here, from Aug. 5 to Aug. 9.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
'New proof shows Australian island belong to Indonesia'
'New proof shows Australian island belong to Indonesia'Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Indonesia has a strong case to bring its claim over an island occupied by neighboring Australia to the International Court of Justice, an official says.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Conjoined twins die in the hospital
Conjoined twins die in the hospitalYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Two-week-old conjoined twins with fused lower bodies died of infection in a hospital here on Thursday, their doctor said.Suganda Tanuwidjaja, a member of the medical team treating the twins, said that the twins died of...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
KPC hits new minefield
KPC hits new minefield The three-year legal tangle over the divestment of 51 percent of shares in PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) took a new twist this week after KPC's controlling owners, British BP Plc and Anglo- Australian Rio Tinto, reportedly agreed to sell their entire stake to PT Bumi Resources,...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Van plunges into ravine, five die
Van plunges into ravine, five die PADANG, West Sumatra: At least five people died and 16 others were injured after the van they were riding in plunged into a deep ravine on Pulau Batangkapas hill, Pesisir Selatan district in West Sumatra, on Wednesday.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Aussie firm to list New Hope
Aussie firm to list New HopeDow Jones Sydney Australia's Washington H. Soul Pattinson & Co. is preparing to list its New Hope Corp. subsidiary on the Australian Stock Exchange, giving investors a more direct route into a massive Indonesian coal mine.
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
North Maluku refugees to be sent home
North Maluku refugees to be sent home AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku civilian emergency administration is set to repatriate 5,140 people currently taking refuge in Ambon to their homes in North Maluku."We will send thousands of refugees home soon," said Rachman Soumena, who heads the refugee center in...
Fri, 25 Jul 2003
Reporting on Aceh
Reporting on Aceh I agree wholeheartedly with Hilda May's comment in The Jakarta Post on July 15, regarding Aboeprijadi's article Unspoken protest amid prolonged war in Aceh.The article is a black-and-white picture of government forces as the bad guys and the rebel forces as the good guys.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
'Democracy can thrive with Islam'
'Democracy can thrive with Islam'Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears of religious extremism in Indonesian politics have become quite strong following recent terror attacks, but it should not pose a threat to the fledgling democracy in the predominantly Muslim nation, analysts here said...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
JI members behind Bali bombing: Witness
JI members behind Bali bombing: WitnessWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A Malaysian national made an incriminating testimony on Wednesday that pointed to the role of defendant Ali Gufron and other suspects in the Bali bombings in October last year.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
E. Bengal seeks another host shock
E. Bengal seeks another host shockThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After snuffing out Persita's ambitions, Kingfisher East Bengal is looking for another victory when it faces the last remaining Indonesian team, Petrokimia Putra, in the semifinals of the LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship here on Thursday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Japanese author convicted in Thailand
Japanese author convicted in Thailand THAILAND: A Thai court has convicted a Japanese author of insulting the monarchy under the kingdom's strict lese majeste laws and handed him an 18-month suspended sentence, a court official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Karateka dies after match: Happy Alfred Walla, 26, who had been
Karateka dies after match: Happy Alfred Walla, 26, who had been in coma after her match during the National Championships in Surabaya, East Java, on Sunday, was pronounced dead from a brain hemorrhage at the Dr. Soetomo Hospital on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
U.S. sets up Iraqi trade bank
U.S. sets up Iraqi trade bank WASHINGTON: The U.S. governor Iraq, Paul Bremer, has created a Trade Bank of Iraq, opening a global race for a potentially lucrative contract to run it, an official said on Tuesday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Trade between nations needs to be regulated Yanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Researcher, Uni Sosial Demokrat, Jakarta Lecturer, Sahid University at Surakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org 2.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 23, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 23, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
The retired are made to suffer
The retired are made to sufferFrom Media Indonesia As of July 2003, the pension increase for retired civil servants (PNS) and servicemen and women (TNI) has not been paid, while the pensioners' association (Wredatama) and retired servicemen and women's association (Pepabri) have been less than...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Reshuffle of judges in Jakarta courts questioned
Reshuffle of judges in Jakarta courts questionedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights has issued a ruling introducing a major reshuffle involving dozens of judges at the five district courts in Jakarta, some of whom are known for strong stand...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Cak Nur picks up registration form amid pullout report
Cak Nur picks up registration form amid pullout reportMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholar Nurcholish Madjid picked up the registration form from Golkar on Wednesday amid reports that he was pulling out of the ongoing convention to choose the party's poll bearer in the...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
1. GUN: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. GUN: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Bali according to minimalist Gunarsa 2. VIET: 1 LINE, 45 COUNTS Vietnam's copycat artists cater to Renoir cravings
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
KTF to set up unit in Indonesia
KTF to set up unit in Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's KTF Co. said on Wednesday it has signed a contract with PT Mobile-8 Telecom of Indonesia to provide wireless consulting services and network systems in a deal valued at US$17.5 million.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
City to have one-stop lifestyle center
City to have one-stop lifestyle center JAKARTA: PT Summarecon Agung Tbk, the largest developer in Kelapa Gading, East Jakarta, officially began the groundbreaking ceremony to create a new concept of town square on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Bali according to minimalist Wayan Gunarsa
Bali according to minimalist Wayan GunarsaAyuningati, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Traditional Balinese paintings are striking in their bold configurations of human and demonic figures, animals and landscapes.The canvas is a tight composition of forms that crowd the space and saturate it with color.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Phone charge hike plan clarified
Phone charge hike plan clarifiedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent establishment of the Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Agency (BRTI) will not lead to an immediate increase in phone charges, according to a government press statement.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Salt producers angry over imports
Salt producers angry over importsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Thousands of small-scale salt producers along the north coast of West Java called on the local administration to take action against the sale of imported salt in Cirebon regency, which they said had badly hit their...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Asian, European ministers hope to send positive signal ahead of WTO talks
Asian, European ministers hope to send positive signal ahead of WTO talks by Peter Harmsen Agence France-Presse Dalian, ChinaAsian and European economic ministers gathering in China hope to send a strong signal on the need to revive stalled global trade talks at a crucial WTO meeting this fall,...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Anwar's bail application pending
Anwar's bail application pending MALAYSIA: A Malaysian court said on Wednesday it would decide soon whether jailed ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim would be freed pending his sodomy conviction appeal to the Federal Court.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Stop airing sadistic reports
Stop airing sadistic reportsFrom Warta Kota Several days ago I watched a report of a private television station about a man bleeding heavily after being mobbed because he had been found stealing.Obviously, this is an example of taking the law into one's own hands, a phenomenon that may be...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Asep wins KGS tourney
Asep wins KGS tourney JAKARTA: Asep Capri from Jakarta's Kapuk Golf Club won a one- day tour competition at the par-70 Klub Golf Senayan at the Bung Karno sports complex by two shots with a 1-under 69 (34 35) on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
* Headlines:Nurcholish picks up registration form 2
* Headlines:Nurcholish picks up registration form 2 * National:Nessen stands trial for immigration offense4 * Archipelago:C. Java on red alert ahead of balloting5 * Opinion:Muslim women's role in politics7 * City:DPR, UN, airport bombs show similarities 8 * Sports:Thorpe wins showdown at world...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Commitment of party cadres
Commitment of party cadres The election of governors and district heads in a number of provinces have resulted in a paradoxical situation. Parties and their cadres have "sacrificed" one another. Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party-Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) often do this.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Dutch firm to help in regreening
Dutch firm to help in regreening SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A chemical and drug company from the Netherlands will assist the Bontang city administration in regreening 27 hectares of critical land in the province.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
'Money can buy 'justice' now'
'Money can buy 'justice' now' Police have recently acknowledged the existence of hitmen in the country, following the brutal shootings of a businessman and his Army's Special Forces bodyguard in North Jakarta. Media reports showed that the murder was the 13th in the city this year alone.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
'Comportable' prison to house tax evaders
'Comportable' prison to house tax evadersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the government has provided a special executive-class cell for recalcitrant tax evaders, spending a night at it will be an experience they are unlikely to forget.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
PT Pos responds
PT Pos respondsFrom Koran TempoWith reference to the complaint by Slamat S.M. about mail services published in Koran Tempo on July 10, we would like to make some comments.First, we are grateful for the complaint, which reflect customer concerns over our mail service.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Bali Police chief supports methadone program
Bali Police chief supports methadone programI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali Police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika expressed on Tuesday his support for the Harm Reduction-based Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program (MMT) in local prisons as part of the effort to curb...
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Cak Nur strongest challenger to Mega in 2004
Cak Nur strongest challenger to Mega in 2004A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholar Nurcholish Madjid will pose the strongest challenge to President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the 2004 election, a survey says.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Asep wins KGS tourney
Asep wins KGS tourney JAKARTA: Asep Capri from Jakarta's Kapuk Golf Club won a one- day tour competition at the par-70 Klub Golf Senayan at the Bung Karno sports complex by two shots with a 1-under 69 (34 35) on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
'Nobody is happy with Mega, that's good democracy'
'Nobody is happy with Mega, that's good democracy' Yuji Suzuki, one of most renowned Japanese experts on Indonesian politics, is scheduled to speak at two seminars dealing with bilateral relations between Japan and Indonesia/ASEAN in Jakarta on Wednesday and Thursday.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
'Banning old bangers won't reduce pollution, congestion'
'Banning old bangers won't reduce pollution, congestion'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Restricting the number of older cars in Jakarta, as provided for in the new draft bylaw on transportation, will not significantly reduce vehicular emissions, say transportation observers.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Seeking victory for the nation
Seeking victory for the nation The way how to end our cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has been debated over the last few days.Even the People's Consultative Assembly has decided that the cooperation should come to an end by December this year.
Thu, 24 Jul 2003
Activists condemn police shooting of protesting farmers
Activists condemn police shooting of protesting farmersAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Dozens of non-governmental organization activists went to Governor Amin Syam's office and the provincial legislature on Wednesday to condemn the police shooting of protesting farmers...