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Thu, 15 Jul 2004
TV Program: Thursday, July 15, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, July 15, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:30 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 Zooming4:00 Music4:30 Children...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Questions about Singapore's gas dependency
Questions about Singapore's gas dependencyAndrew Symon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Is Singapore's reliance on natural gas imports via pipeline a dangerous dependency?This is one thought in many minds after the recent technical failure at the Singapore end of an import pipeline...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Cartoonist Jango testing the waters
Cartoonist Jango testing the watersI Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar, BaliKadek Jango Pramartha could be easily described as a an who simply does not fit into any existing stereotypes.Born into a wealthy family -- his father was a successful tour guide and owner of Bali's two oldest art shops -- Jango...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Tuwon, the grande dame of Balinese dance
Tuwon, the grande dame of Balinese danceJagadhita, Contributor/DenpasarThe skinny woman leaned back weakly in her chair on the stage while her eyes looked dull even though she was a star on that very night.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Pirates in action in Aceh
Pirates in action in AcehBANDA ACEH, Aceh: A band of dozens of pirates robbed the crew of the Samudera Perkasa IV tugboat in the waters off North Aceh, some 40 miles from Lhokseumawe beach.No fatalities were reported in the incident, which happened on Monday night.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Frantic female journos give Puteh run for money
Frantic female journos give Puteh run for money Known for his ability to avoid waiting journalists, Puteh managed to do so again by coming to the KPK offices at 6:30 a.m. when most hardworking Jakarta journalists were still sound asleep.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
House throws weight behind Ladia Galaska project
House throws weight behind Ladia Galaska projectP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe House of Representatives is throwing its weight behind the controversial Ladia Galaska road project despite an outcry from environmentalists.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Taiwan welcomes Singapore's help
Taiwan welcomes Singapore's helpTAIWAN: Taipei hopes to resume fence-mending talks with rival Beijing and would welcome any offer from Singapore to act as mediator, Taiwan's top policymaker on China was quoted as saying on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
People with HIV/AIDS fight to go on living
People with HIV/AIDS fight to go on livingDewi Santoso, JakartaIt was not until two years ago that Nia (not her real name), a 36-year-old mother of two, discovered that she and her son had contracted HIV.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
1. PUTEH: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. PUTEH: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Puteh shows up for graft questions 2. FIRE: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Fire leaves over 1,000 homeless 3. BLAIR: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS UK probe raps flawed Iraq war intelligence 4. MALAYSIA: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS RI urges Malaysia to stick to MOU on labor
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Police want Nurdin to appear Thursday
Police want Nurdin to appear Thursday JAKARTA: The National Police said on Wednesday they wanted to question lawmaker Nurdin Halid over an illegal sugar scandal on Thursday, though he has insisted he will only show up on Friday."He is an important witness in the case.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
1. PDI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 X 24
1. PDI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 X 24 Mysterious killers kill Bondowoso PDI-P executive 2. BOMB: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Blasts rock Bandung gambling dens, damage cars 3. SUPPLY: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 17 Jakarta to control agricultural produce 4.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Human error blamed for deadly Suramadu bridge's slabs collapse
Human error blamed for deadly Suramadu bridge's slabs collapseIndra Harsaputra, SurabayaHuman error was blamed for the collapse of six concrete slabs at the Suramadu bridge construction site, which resulted in the death of a construction worker.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI to meet asset sale target
RI to meet asset sale targetJAKARTA: The Indonesian government is optimistic it will reach its target of raising Rp 5 trillion (US$1=Rp 8,960) this year from sales of stakes in state-owned companies.Mahmuddin Yasin, deputy for the State Minister for State Enterprises, told reporters on Wednesday...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Renault Megane defies trends with design
Renault Megane defies trends with designNovan Iman Santosa, novan@thejakartapost.comCar design, as in other design fields, is always on the move as carmakers try to attract customers with the latest styles.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Villages hold delayed polls
Villages hold delayed polls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Seven remote villages in South Nias regency have held a delayed presidential election after they were hindered by bad weather on July 5, North Sumatra General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Irham Buana Nasution said on Wednesday.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resources
Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resourcesWahyoe Boediwardhana, DenpasarMore than 20 percent of natural resources in over 450 conservation areas across Indonesia have been extremely depleted due to lack of government funds and poor expertise in managing them, an official said on...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, July 20 to Aug. 20. * Painting My Myths Paintings by Freddy Sitorus, Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk, July 17 to Aug. 15.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Sanction needed for KPU
Sanction needed for KPUFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has not done its job well, as is evident in the poor logistics distribution and the poor quality of the ink used in the presidential election.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competition
Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competitionRendi A. Witular, JakartaState-owned airline company PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 20 new airplanes within the next two years to cope with growing competition in the domestic airline industry, the company's top official said.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Ministry hosts seminar for students
Ministry hosts seminar for studentsINDONESIA: Indonesia says that the ASEAN's governments and non- governmental organizations need to cooperate with each other in order to achieve the goals of Vision 2020.Speaking at a seminar in Jakarta, Marty A.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Three arrested for discharging sludge
Three arrested for discharging sludgeBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan Provincial Police recently arrested three people suspected of discharging sludge into the sea near Balikpapan city, East Kalimantan province.East Kalimantan Police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage cars
Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage carsYuli Tri Suwarni and Abdul Khalik, Bandung/JakartaTwo homemade bombs exploded simultaneously at two gambling centers in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday, damaging several cars. No injuries were reported.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
NU and politics
NU and politicsFrom Koran TempoThe paternalistic and less-than democratic culture of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may have a negative impact on the Muslim organization, the country's largest, which has lately been plagued by a worsening feud leading to further internal friction.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
PPP reluctant to join up with President Megawati
PPP reluctant to join up with President MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Development Party (PPP) seems reluctant to support incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri openly for the expected Sept.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Six join ASEAN badminton tourney
Six join ASEAN badminton tourney MEDAN, North Sumatra: Six countries are competing in the ASEAN students badminton championships that began here on Wednesday.The participating countries are Brunei Darussalam, defending champion Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, incorporating 101...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati inferno
At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati infernoBambang Nurbianto, JakartaSiti Rohayah's eyes were brimming with tears while she watched firefighters struggling to put out the fire that destroyed her home on Wednesday morning in the Kebon Melati subdistrict, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hours
Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hoursTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaAfter defying two summons, Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh finally appeared before the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday to answer questions on an alleged mark-up in the purchase...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
'Don't come to this heartless city'
'Don't come to this heartless city'Squatters are often blamed for contributing to the chaos in this city but little has been done to alleviate their deprived state. The city's poverty eradication schemes have not reached them, leaving these neglected families living on idle land, riverbanks or...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlement
Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlementPuji Santoso and Andi Hajramurni, Pekanbaru/MakassarThe Riau Prosecutors' Office began questioning on Wednesday Kampar councillors over embezzling Rp 1.125 billion (US$118,421) from the regental budget.As of 2 p.m.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
PKS: Finally triumphant
PKS: Finally triumphantFrom RepublikaAs a member of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), I, and other party members, were happy to learn of the party's decision to support Amien and Siswono in the presidential election.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI wants Myanmar
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Police car accident claims one life
Police car accident claims one lifeINDRAMAYU, West Java: A police car smashed into a canteen in Bulak Kidul subdistrict here late on Tuesday, killing one and injuring five others.The only fatality was Suryanto, 28, the owner of the canteen.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI wants Myanmar
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Unpaid blood money causes fresh violence
Unpaid blood money causes fresh violenceNethy Dharma Somba, JayapuraThe villages of Old Kwamki and Djayanti engaged in a fresh round of violence in Mimika, Papua, on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 people injured and raising fears of further clashes.Mimika Police chief Comr.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Megawati urges gender equality
Megawati urges gender equality SERANG, Banten: President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on Wednesday for equal opportunities for women, as they made up the majority of the population.Speaking at an event commemorating World Population Day, which fell on July 11, she underlined that empowering women...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Jakarta is now only a touch away
Jakarta is now only a touch awayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for travelers in Jakarta who wish to now where to go and find out all about events and happenings in the capital.The Jakarta administration in cooperation with yellow-pages publisher PT Infomedia Nusantara inaugurated 60...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
House OK's duty on audio products
House OK's duty on audio productsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite protests from recording industry players, House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs approved on Wednesday a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to impose excise on audio products.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Our law is at stake
Our law is at stake Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh and Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud) chairman Nurdin Halid have failed to respond to the summonses of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which wants to question them in connection with separate graft cases.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Developer denies unfairness
Developer denies unfairnessLeony Aurora, JakartaDeveloper PT Jakarta Realty brushed aside suggestions its planned Jakarta City Center (JACC) wholesale complex would kill off other traditional and textile markets in the area.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging'
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
G90 states hold strategy session over WTO trade talks
G90 states hold strategy session over WTO trade talksJean-Marc Poche, Agence France-Presse, Port Louis, Mauritius Trade ministers from a group of 90 developing nations (G90) and their counterparts from the U.S.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging
Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging JAKARTA: Dozens of protesters claiming to be residents in the vicinity of Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu, West Java, staged a rally on Wednesday at the central General Elections Commission (KPU) over an alleged voter mobilization during the...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Allow money politics
Allow money politicsFrom Bisnis Indonesia On July 5, eligible Indonesians exercised their right to vote for their next president and vice president. If you asked who was the winner of the presidential election, the answer would be the media.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
IOM extends stay in NTT
IOM extends stay in NTTKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations body that has been helping to repatriate East Timorese refugees in West Timor since 1999, has decided to extend its work in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in Lampung
12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in LampungOyos Saroso, BandarlampungLampung Police fired 12 low-ranking officers for drug theft, burglary and desertion, according to a senior police officer in Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung province.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
PPS responsible for poll fraud: Cetro
PPS responsible for poll fraud: CetroM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta An independent poll watchdog blamed on Wednesday the high number of electoral procedure violations on the deliberate disregard of correct procedure by poll committee (PPS) members.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Eradication of terrorism
Eradication of terrorismFrom Koran TempoPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri reaffirmed Indonesia's rejection of terrorism at the 43rd annual session of the Asian- African Legal Consultative Organization in Nusa Dua, Bali, some time ago.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meet
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Next week's Milo Junior Indonesia Open (MJIO) badminton championships will include for the first time China and Iraq, organizers said.The tournament, which has been included on the International Badminton Federation's calendar, will...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG study
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG studyJerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta The main Moro rebel group in the Philippines has close ties to the al Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group, despite denials, a study released on Tuesday says.