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Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog'
Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog'Bambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/JakartaTeater Koma is ready to weave its magic again. Its 103rd production, called Republik Togog, is coming to town and is expected to entertain and politically "enlighten" audiences -- particularly appropriate...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Unresolved Papua issue: A challenge for the new President
Unresolved Papua issue: A challenge for the new PresidentNeles Tebay Rome Papua is not a determining factor in the presidential campaign as it has a very small number of voters. Neither Megawati Soekarnoputri or Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono need to pay too much attention to wooing voters from among the...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78
Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer minister of religious affairs and chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Munawir Sjadzali, 78, died on Friday at Pondok Indah Hospital, after six weeks of treatment for a stroke.Munawir died at 11:20 a.m.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
;BAMBANG ASRINI WIDJANARKO;
;BAMBANG ASRINI WIDJANARKO; ANPAc..r.. Entertainment-Koma-TeaterJP/18/KOMA 'Republik Togog' Bambang Asrini Widjanarko Contributor/Jakarta Teater Koma is ready to weave its magic again. Its 103rd production, called Republik Togog, is coming to town and is expected to entertain and politically...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Medical exams find 'no Minamata symptoms'
Medical exams find 'no Minamata symptoms'A. Junaidi and Abdul Khalik, JakartaA preliminary medical examination of four Minahasa residents who were believed to have fallen ill due to severe pollution in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, found no symptoms of Minamata disease, such as cramps or nerve damage,...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Archer body hopes for modest run in Athens
Archer body hopes for modest run in AthensEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Given the mediocre performance by its archers in Turkey last week, the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) will now be happy if Rina Dewi Puspitasari and Lockonecko make the second round at the Athens Olympics.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
No more funds for election, KPU says
No more funds for election, KPU says JAKARTA: The Ministry of Finance said on Thursday that it was unlikely it would disburse the additional Rp 418 billion requested by the General Elections Commission (KPU), which the KPU requires to organize the election runoff on Sept. 20.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Zaytun residents not interested in revote
Zaytun residents not interested in revote BANDUNG: Registration for a presidential revote at the Al- Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu regency closed on Thursday with none of the school's residents signing up to recast their ballots.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan
Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelanTarko Sudiarno, YogyakartaThe sound of a small chime rang out at the residence of Ki Tjokrowasito, the Javanese gamelan master, followed by the sound of people rushing to his bedroom.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far
Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far Michael Richardson The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore When some of the world's leading oil companies and car makers take a bet on a new type of fuel, something promising is happening on the global energy front.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. EMPU 1x35
1. EMPU 1x35 Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan 2. CLASSIC 1x45 More classical acts crossing over 3. GUESS1 1x30 Jorja Fox back on 'CSI' 4. GUESS2 1x30 Alley gets fat actress job
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Public schools and the public
Public schools and the publicArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta The new academic year, which began this week, marked the end of a tiring and costly struggle for many students and their parents. This happened because the era of stiff competition to enter the right school, including public schools, is not only a...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Amien Rais throws in the towel on election
Amien Rais throws in the towel on electionKurniawan Hari, JakartaAlthough the July 5 election results have not yet been announced, presidential candidate Amien Rais acknowledged defeat on Friday and is set to meet front-runners Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to discuss their...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Terror law 'against constitution'
Terror law 'against constitution'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Constitutional Court said on Friday the retroactive principle of the Antiterrorism Law used to convict Bali bombers was against the Constitution.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. Inco (4x10)
1. Inco (4x10) Inco profit triples on nickel price 2. Perta (1x36) KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker sale 3. ADB (1x36) Consultants vital in SME development
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
How much does that gold ring cost?
How much does that gold ring cost? Ibu Masna, mother of four children, traveled to Jakarta from her village on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on July 21 to report the abuses of the world's most profitable gold miner on her community to the National Police and Ministry of Health.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Museum to hold painting exhibition
Museum to hold painting exhibition JAKARTA: The Jakarta Historical Museum, better known as the Fatahillah Museum, will hold a month-long painting exhibition on the history of the capital, featuring works by painter/sculptor Harjadi S. The exhibition starts on July 25 and ends on Aug. 25.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Talk Show11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Photo exhibit looks at life of Yogya
Photo exhibit looks at life of YogyaYOGYAKARTA: Dozens of local photographers will take part in a weeklong photo exhibition on the fourth floor of the Gramedia book store building on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman from July 25 to July 31.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004Yogyakarta Arts Festival Music: Traditional music Jroning Salah (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 29).Theaters: Sumpah by Teater Komunitas S@tu (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 27).
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Indonesian maid dies in HK
Indonesian maid dies in HK HONG KONG: An Indonesian domestic helper died on Friday after falling from her employer' apartment when she was bringing in the laundry.Police spokeswoman Carrie So said the death of the 23-year-old maid appears to have been an accident as the woman was standing on a...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Corruption cases abound in local councils
Corruption cases abound in local councilsThe Jakarta Post, Makassar/Pelembang/Pekanbaru/SamarindaProsecutors are unearthing more evidence of endemic corruption in provincial administrations involving potential losses to the state of billions of rupiah, with dozens of local councillors and...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2When will investors give Indonesia a break?Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra The recent announcement by the Investment Coordinating Board Chairman that foreign direct investment (FDI) was down by one- third in the first half of 2004 is hardly news these days (The Jakarta Post,...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
TB sufferers lack access to drugs
TB sufferers lack access to drugsMulta Fidrus, TangerangAt least 19 tuberculosis (TB) patients in Bayur village, Periuk district, said they had not received proper medical treatment because they couldn't afford to travel to the public health center in the district.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Astra, Stanchart to buy Permata
Astra, Stanchart to buy PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive assembler and distributor, announced on Friday that it had formed a consortium with United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) to bid for a controlling...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Neles Tebay
Neles Tebay Rome2. Shane -- Wolves, lambs, and accountability in Aceh 2 x 30 Swedish court's acquittal of Hasan, and accountability for abuses in Aceh Shane Joshua Barter Bangkok
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah
Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah SEMARANG: Disappointed with the unforeseeable defeat in the presidential election, the Central Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) has nominated vice presidential candidate Hasyim Muzadi to replace party chairman Hamzah Haz.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Public reluctant to go to new govt offices
Public reluctant to go to new govt officesWahyuana, BekasiIt has been a month since the Bekasi administration relocated to Sukamahi in Cikarang, but residents are still reluctant to approach the new government offices.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS 9/11 panel report elicits praise, carping 2. BPK: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals 3. MLAYSIA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS KL to carry out massive deportation by year end 4. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Hoarding prohibited as flood worsens 5.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
Proposed headings:
Proposed headings:- CEO SUITE: Combining luxuries and comforts with true human touchLocating the right serviced office in Jakarta may seem easy and simple with the existence and options of several serviced- office providers in the city, but finding the right provider requires an extra effort since...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
1 x 40
1 x 40 Corruption cases abound in local councils JP/5/DRY3 x 17 C. Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure JP/5/PLN2 x 34 North Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials JP/5/RENTEN1 x 47 People in Batam swimming with loan sharks JP/5/clash3 x 10 Brothers killed in youth...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004
City's population data out of date
City's population data out of dateFrom Koran TempoIt is now time for the Jakarta administration to improve its population data. In particular, family cards should be updated because many family members have died or moved to other places.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Health center gets ISO certificate
Health center gets ISO certificate JAKARTA: The Tambora public health center in West Jakarta received on Wednesday the ISO 9001:2000 certificate for quality management."I expect that with better public service other health centers will also be able to qualify for certification," said Mayor Sarimun...
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Susilo-Kalla begins search for coalition partner
Susilo-Kalla begins search for coalition partnerFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaSusilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla began their search for coalition partners on Thursday, days after insisting that any political alliance would be made after the presidential election runoff.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Puteh 'can stay in Aceh top posts'
Puteh 'can stay in Aceh top posts'Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaPuteh will still be free to resume his duties as Aceh governor and the province's civil emergency administrator, after the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has finished questioning him in a graft scam, a...
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
KPK needs support
KPK needs support Regular protests complaining about the performance of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) show that there is still some confusion among the public about the processes and functions of the KPK.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Bonix targets Athens medal
Bonix targets Athens medalEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Bonix Saweho, Indonesia's sole contender in the Athens Olympics boxing competition, said here on Thursday he had set sights on winning a medal in August.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Opposition mounts against Jakarta dumps
Opposition mounts against Jakarta dumpsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/TangerangProducing at least 6,500 tons of garbage daily, Jakarta continues to face a crisis in its waste disposal amid increasing opposition against several planned city dumps and waste treatment facilities.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Sjamsul repays Rp 10.1t debt to govt
Sjamsul repays Rp 10.1t debt to govtFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abdul Khalik, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office has halted its corruption investigation into Sjamsul Nursalim after the businessman repaid all Rp 10.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Asia states refuses to bow to EU demand over Myanmar
Asia states refuses to bow to EU demand over MyanmarAssociated Press, BangkokAsian nations are insisting that military-ruled Myanmar be included in an October summit with Europe, despite strenuous objections by the European Union (EU), Thailand's foreign minister told a visiting EU envoy on...
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
RI boys assured of berth in Milo finals
RI boys assured of berth in Milo finalsMoch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra Indonesia was assured of a place in the boys' final after five players managed to advance to the quarterfinals at the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open badminton championships here on Thursday.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
1.FLU : 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15
1.FLU : 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15 Negligence causes new bird flu cases: Association 2. WIRANTO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Wiranto demands total vote recount or Wiranto demands recount of the total vote 3.BLBI : 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 X 30 Sjamsul repays Rp 10.1t in BLBI funds or Sjamsul repays Rp 10.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Office praised for stopping terrorists
Office praised for stopping terroristsAbdul Khalik and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri praised on Thursday the Attorney General's Office (AGO) for its success in bringing terror and drug trafficking suspects to justice over the last few years.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Government admits migrant workers not well protected
Government admits migrant workers not well protectedRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaA government official and a labor observer said on Thursday the widespread abuse of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) was caused by the absence of an integrated system of protection during their employment.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Police nab couple for selling ballot materials
Police nab couple for selling ballot materialsPuji Santoso, PekanbaruThe General Elections Commission (KPU) is scheduled to announce the final results of the vote count on July 26 but election materials have reportedly been sold in several areas.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
4 heads
4 heads1. MALAY -- 3 x 18 Malaysia strict about 'Passion of the Christ' 2. PAUL -- 1 x 50 Films by legendary Orson Welles to be shown at TUK 3. SMITH -- 2 x 22 Will Smith sizzles once more in summer 4. ROBOT -- 1 x 40 'I, Robot' a slick sci-fi blockbuster
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Rupiah Rates July 22
Rupiah Rates July 22 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,882.98 6,104.71 6,498.11 6,429.35 Brunei dollar 1 5,569.74 4,983.98 5,304.54 5,249.02 Canadian dollar 1 7,220.25 6,461.26 6,876.46 6,804.86 Swiss franc 1 7,644.19 6,839.88 7,280.22 7,203.
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Indonesian leadership vital as ASEAN looks to future
Indonesian leadership vital as ASEAN looks to futureJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Indonesia, as the chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2003-2004, has made some major achievements, clearly showing that she can focus on her foreign policy without being distracted by domestic...
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Indonesian leadership in
Indonesian leadership in ASEAN and its challengesJusuf Wanandi Jakarta 2. Purba -- 2 X 30
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Malaysia strict about 'Passion of Christ'
Malaysia strict about 'Passion of Christ'Mark Bendeich, Reuters/Kuala LumpurIt broke box office records in parts of the Middle East, the heart of Islam, and is now screening in Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country.