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Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Council agrees on creation of N. Kalimantan province
Council agrees on creation of N. Kalimantan provinceRusman , SamarindaThe East Kalimantan legislative council approved on Wednesday plans to create the North Kalimantan province, which will comprise one municipality and three regencies.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Street vendors resist relocation
Street vendors resist relocation JAKARTA: Sidewalk vendors at the entrance to Pasar Minggu bus terminal, South Jakarta, resisted being relocated to a hall inside the Pasar Minggu traditional market, which they considered to be a poor location for business."No buyers will come there ...
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Illegal bird trade still rampant across Indonesia, NGO says
Illegal bird trade still rampant across Indonesia, NGO saysP.C. Naommy, JakartaA non-governmental organization has alleged that smuggling and trading in endangered bird species continue unabated, despite legislation that prohibits the illegal activities.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Januri and his journey called life
Januri and his journey called lifeChristina Schott, Contributor/Jakarta Januri is a young artist from East Java who appears to be going places fast, as evidenced by the fact that an exhibition of his work is currently showing in Berlin.However, things could have all turned out very differently.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LETQuick Count is only PredictionFrom Koran TempoThe Economic and Social Research, Education and Information Institute (LP3ES) has challenged all parties to verify the quick-count method it is using to determine the results of the July 5 presidential election.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Moerdani still in ICU
Moerdani still in ICU JAKARTA: Ailing former Armed Forces chief and defense minister Gen. (ret) L.B. Moerdani has remained in the intensive care unit since he was admitted to the Gatot Soebroto Army Hospital in Central Jakarta on July 8 after suffering a stroke.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Puteh stripped of powers in Aceh
Puteh stripped of powers in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri officially stripped Abdullah Puteh of his powers as Aceh governor and administrator of the civil emergency on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
'How about idols who are good maths, science?'
'How about idols who are good maths, science?'Some people say the increasing number of talent contests aired on TV are good to boost competition and a sporting attitude among the young. Others are more critical and believe that real talent and hard work are overlooked in the process.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Volunteers required to monitor TB patients
Volunteers required to monitor TB patientsLeony Aurora, JakartaNovita Dewi, 23, remembered a neighbor who lived in a house behind hers in Bandung, who had "this coughing fit every morning, sometimes so hard that he couldn't breathe".
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Meidyatama Suryodiningrat
Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Jakarta2. Lee -- Islam and democracy in Southeast Asia 2 X 30 Indonesia, Malaysia show Muslims can practice democracy Lee Kuan Yew The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Champion marksman to join Bali shoot
Champion marksman to join Bali shootMusthofid, Jakarta Twice world champion Eric Grauffel of France will be competing in the AustralAsia Championship -- an intercontinental practical shooting event -- to be held in November in Bali, the organizing committee said.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Bird flu back in some regions
Bird flu back in some regionsZakki P. Hakim, JakartaCases of bird flu have recurred in some parts of previously affected areas in Indonesia, but the government says it has taken measures to prevent the deadly disease from spreading to new areas.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Teenagers awarded for exemplary social service
Teenagers awarded for exemplary social serviceA. Junaidi, Jakarta Three teenagers have proven to the nation that despite their young age, they have been able -- probably even more so than adults -- to inspire other young people to overcome adversity and move toward a better life.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Auto industry in search of alternative fuel
Auto industry in search of alternative fuelDaimlerChrysler Southeast Asia Pte Ltd. presented the first fuel- cell powered car in Southeast Asia to Singapore's National Environment Energy on July 19, which was followed by the opening of BP's first hydrogen refueling station to support the project.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
BNI records profit, changes logo
BNI records profit, changes logoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe country's third largest lender, Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), said on Wednesday it expects to post a net profit of more than Rp 1.5 trillion (US$167.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Singapore growth on track despite interest rate hikes, China slowdown
Singapore growth on track despite interest rate hikes, China slowdownAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore should achieve its economic growth target this year despite risks from rising interest rates, higher oil prices and a slowdown in the Chinese economy, the central bank said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Five provinces get new police chiefs
Five provinces get new police chiefsAbdul Khalik, JakartaNational Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar installed on Wednesday five new provincial police chiefs as part of the force's latest reshuffle.Da'i said the tour of duty was needed to keep the police operating effectively, particularly due to the...
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Tough punishments for people who litter
Tough punishments for people who litter After having traveled recently to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, I am asking myself: Why is Jakarta the only city of the four where trash is found virtually everywhere, in residential areas, along busy streets, in parks, in rivers and so on.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Poisonous fish sent to Denpasar
Poisonous fish sent to Denpasar KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Flores Regency Police sent on Wednesday the sample of cooked puffer fish to a forensic laboratory in Denpasar, Bali to bring to light the death of five local residents in Sina Malaka subdistrict here.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Dismissal of school committees to be recommended
Dismissal of school committees to be recommendedDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe City Council commission overseeing public welfare revealed on Wednesday that it had received reports from parents on burdensome school fees and would recommend the dismissal of the school committees responsible.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
*Police on high alert ahead of election Page 2
*Police on high alert ahead of election Page 2 *Puteh officially stripped of powers in Aceh Page 4 *Costly tuition draws more complaints Page 5 *Still doubts over future of democracy in Indonesia Page 6 *Council may recommend school committee's dismissal Page 8 *Williams dominates Harkleroad to...
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Tourism must benefit the poor, says expert
Tourism must benefit the poor, says expertSari P. Setiogi, JakartaThe government needed to ensure its tourism policies benefited the poor, who often ended up worse off after tourism, an expert warned on Tuesday.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Abuse of maids in Malaysia slammed
Abuse of maids in Malaysia slammedAgencies, Jakarta/Kuala LumpurThousands of Indonesian maids in Malaysia are victims of physical and mental abuse and are denied basic rights, with scant legal protection, a human rights group said on Wednesday.The U.S.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
JP/5/FLU
JP/5/FLUVaccination drive planned as bird flu returns ID Nugroho Surabaya/JakartaBird flu, which ravaged the poultry industry in Asia several months ago, has resurfaced in several parts of Indonesia, killing thousands of chickens on Java island.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
'Fruit of paradise' grows in Cibodas
'Fruit of paradise' grows in CibodasTheresia Sufa, BogorThe fig tree (Ficus carica) brought to Indonesia by President Megawati Soekarnoputri from her visit to Libya in November 2003 had grown well in Cibodas Botanical Gardens, producing its first fruit.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
2019: Deadline for democracy in Indonesia
2019: Deadline for democracy in IndonesiaMeidyatama Suryodiningrat, Washington As anticipation grows in the lead-up to the Sept. 20 presidential runoff, one of the pertinent questions that we need to ask ourselves is as follows: Does the advent of direct, free and fair presidential and legislative...
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
KPU to destroy ballot papers
KPU to destroy ballot papers JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) decided on Wednesday that perforated ballot papers in the July 5 polls could be disposed of only after a president is installed on Oct. 5.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Young RI cartoonist goes international
Young RI cartoonist goes internationalBoudewijn Brands, Contributor/AmsterdamWithin the wide span of the definition of art, one would not immediately think of cartoons as art. Cartoons are often associated with people who are too lazy (or not-yet-educated enough) to read.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Costly tuition again draws complaints
Costly tuition again draws complaintsThe Jakarta Post, Semarang/Jayapura/PadangThe new academic year began on Monday after a three-week holiday, and as in previous years, parents complained about the high tuition and education costs.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
1. 5EDU (1x30)
1. 5EDU (1x30) Costly tuition again draws complaints OR Costly tuition draws more complaints 2. 5MEKAR (2x24) Council agrees on creation of North Kalimantan 3. 5DPRD (2x33) West Java councillors may get Rp 3.5 billion 'welcome money' 5. 5PENYU (1x44) Turtles under threat in West Sumatra, Yogyakarta
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
TNI, police told to leave C. Sulawesi
TNI, police told to leave C. SulawesiTiarma Siboro and Ruslan Sangadji, Jakarta/PaluSeveral non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called for the withdrawal of reinforcement troops and police personnel from Central Sulawesi on Wednesday for their failure to stop renewed attacks in Poso and Palu.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Tangerang asks EU's help on pollution issues
Tangerang asks EU's help on pollution issuesMulta Fidrus, TangerangThe Tangerang regency administration is seeking the assistance of the European Union to help deal with devastating environmental problems, including severe river pollution caused by industrial waste and coastal erosion.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
1. NEWMONT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. NEWMONT: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Government to probe suspected pollution from Newmont mine 2. WB: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS NGO alliance demands audit of World Bank loans to Indonesia 4. BADAWI: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Malaysia PM pledges to mobilize world's Muslims to rebuild Iraq 5.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
1. FLU: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 15
1. FLU: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 15 Bird flu back in some regions 2. COALITION: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 14 Golkar offers solid coalition 3. ASIACUP: 30 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 Host China crushes RI 5-0 in Asian Cup 4. AWARD: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45 Teenagers awarded for exemplary social service
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Police increase security ahead of September runoff
Police increase security ahead of September runoffThe Jakarta Post, MedanNational Police Chief Da'i Bachtiar announced on Wednesday he would instruct police nationwide to remain on high alert ahead of the Sept. 20 presidential runoff.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
West Java councillors may get Rp 3.5 billion 'welcome money'
West Java councillors may get Rp 3.5 billion 'welcome money'Yuli Tri Suwarni and Slamet Susanto, Bandung/YogyakartaAfter approving a Rp 500 million clothing allowance for new councillors, the West Java provincial council approved another Rp 3.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
1. Mine (1x28)
1. Mine (1x28) Tough new decree on mining planned or Govt toughens stance on mining 2. Apindo (1x30) Tax incentive could up investment 3. BNI (2x20) BNI records profit, changes logo
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Pakistani, Indian FMs push for peace talks
Pakistani, Indian FMs push for peace talksReuters, IslamabadForeign ministers from India and Pakistan met on Wednesday to advance a fledgling peace process and discuss divided Kashmir, the root cause of decades of hostility between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Thu, 22 Jul 2004
Death toll in Asia from flooding as on July 21, 2004:
Death toll in Asia from flooding as on July 21, 2004: Total 853 Bangladesh 140 Nepal 80 Pakistan 5 India 310 China 300 Vietnam 18Source: Agencies
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
Career road of Makbul Padmanagara
Career road of Makbul PadmanagaraBorn : Bandung, Dec. 30, 1951Education: 1970 - 1974 Police Academy 1980 - 1982 Police Staff College 1990 - 1991 Police Staff and Command School 1999 Army Staff and Command SchoolCareer (abridged):1983 - 1986 Chief of Setia Budi Police in South Jakarta 1986 - 1988...
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
East Timor police fire tear gas to disperse former freedom fighters
East Timor police fire tear gas to disperse former freedom fightersAgence France-Presse, Dili East Timor police fired tear gas on Tuesday to evict former freedom fighters who had occupied a government building to demand reform of the police.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
Show of force launched to protect vital strait
Show of force launched to protect vital straitFadli/Endy M. Bayuni, On board the 'KRI Tanjung Dalpele', Strait of Malacca Seventeen warships from Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore, sailing in formation, passed the KRI Tanjung Dalpele on Tuesday in a clear show of force as the three countries'...
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
GM Daewoo union plans strike
GM Daewoo union plans strikeSEOUL: Unionized workers at GM Daewoo Auto & Technology Co., South Korea's third-largest carmaker, plan to strike for two days starting Wednesday, company and labor officials said.The union members are demanding a 16.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
BRI may also join bid for Permata
BRI may also join bid for PermataDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta State-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said on Tuesday it planned to join the bid for a majority stake in Bank Permata, adding to the already large number of banks expressing interest in the nation's seventh largest bank.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
School accused of misusing facilities
School accused of misusing facilities BOGOR: Hundreds of parents of students of Islamic elementary school Al Azhar 27 staged a protest on Tuesday directed at the school management for using the school building to accommodate students of Al Madina junior high and high school.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
KPK told to use full power to fight graft
KPK told to use full power to fight graftTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) must exercise its extensive powers in the investigation of Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh to demonstrate clearly to the public that the matter has nothing to do with...
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
Bad weather disrupts traffic at seaport
Bad weather disrupts traffic at seaport SURABAYA: Gale-force winds and large waves disrupted sea traffic on Tuesday between the Surabaya Port and the Kamal Port on Madura island.Waves reached 1.5 meters in height and the winds were blowing between 60 and 70 kilometers per hour, said Edi Waluyo, the...
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
Basic services within govt's reach: Minister
Basic services within govt's reach: MinisterM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The government can improve basic services for its needy citizens, if it manages to sensibly and effectively allocate the resources at its disposal, a minister says.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
Malaysia puts heat on Proton to speed up foreign alliances
Malaysia puts heat on Proton to speed up foreign alliances Agence France-Presse Kuala LumpurThe Malaysian government is pushing national carmaker Proton to accelerate efforts to form strategic foreign alliances to help it penetrate the global market, reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Jul 2004
Govt introduces child protection commission
Govt introduces child protection commissionDewi Santoso JakartaThe government introduced on Tuesday the Commission on the Protection of Indonesian Children (KPAI), which will help the government draw up child-protection policies.