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Wed, 14 Jul 2004
China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to Taiwan
China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to TaiwanAlice Hung and Jason Szep, Reuters, Taipei/Singapore Singapore's future prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has offered to mediate talks between arch-foes Taiwan and China during a visit to the island that has drawn Beijing's ire, a Taiwan newspaper said...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Expatriate levy confuses officials
Expatriate levy confuses officialsDamar Harsanto and Tony Hotland, Jakarta With no guiding policy on the allocation of funds generated from a levy on foreign workers, officials from different institutions are releasing contradictory statements regarding the issue.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
FBI failed to alert Australia on terrorism
FBI failed to alert Australia on terrorism The Australian government admitted on Tuesday the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had failed to pass on information about a terrorist threat in Indonesia before the Bali bombings, but said the information would have made no difference...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
University student found dead at home
University student found dead at homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 19-year-old student, Marco Imannuel Sibih, was found dead at his home in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, on Monday at 8 p.m. He died from blood loss caused by stab wounds.Police suspect the murderer is a man but have not named a suspect.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Farmers want Nurdin charged
Farmers want Nurdin charged JAKARTA: The Association of Indonesian Sugarcane Farmers chairman Arum Sabil said on Tuesday lawmaker Nurdin Halid was the mastermind behind the smuggling of at least 56,000 of over 70,000 tons of sugar into the country.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia
Innovation in India could be a lesson for IndonesiaDavid O'Brien, Jakarta India (if you believe the hype) is developing its economy to be the "next China". Rather than being the factory of the world it is portraying itself farther up the value chain.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugs
Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugsOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung Seven policemen are being tried by the Lampung Police tribunal for allegedly stealing 60 kilograms of marijuana from the evidence room at the end of May.Lampung Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Megawati says she's ready for coalition
Megawati says she's ready for coalitionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri says she is willing to enter into coalition with major political parties in order to retain the presidency.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Rupiah weakens, stock extends losses
Rupiah weakens, stock extends lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah, having gained consistently in the past week, fell on Tuesday due to a combination of profit-taking and the U.S. dollar's rise against the region's major currencies, notably the Japanese yen.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweets
Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweetsDewi Santoso, Jakarta Ask people what they know about Malaysia and most will talk about its infamous Petronas Tower -- the so-termed Twin Towers of Asia.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
JP/4/conserve
JP/4/conserveLimited funds, expertise blamed for area damagesWahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar More 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...
Wed, 14 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.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacks
Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacksYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Dozens of students rallied here on Tuesday to demand an investigation into a soldier who allegedly assaulted poll officials in Bandung, West Java, during the presidential election.The demonstrators accused First Sgt.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Proper implementation of death penalty
Proper implementation of death penalty The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has objected to the impending execution of Indian drug dealer Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey (65), who has been sentenced to death for possession of 12.9 kg of heroin.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
KPU: Officials can be
KPU: Officials can be installed as councillors JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) ruled on Monday that active civil servants who were elected members of local legislative councils can be sworn in.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Rp 27.86b allotted for Jambi highway
Rp 27.86b allotted for Jambi highway JAKARTA: The Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure has allocated Rp 27.86 billion (US$3.09 million) for the building of a 59-kilometer-long highway in Jambi province, an official said on Monday.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Enforcing laws on decency in TV programs
Enforcing laws on decency in TV programsArdimas Sasdi, Jakarta In a move reflecting the anger of the public against the electronic media for flooding the airwaves with indecent and offensive content, the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) says it has drafted a code of ethics for broadcasting.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
RI repeats same old song on Papua
RI repeats same old song on PapuaKurniawan Hari, Jakarta In its response to new questions over the legitimacy of Indonesia's sovereignty over Papua, it seems the government has learned little from the loss of East Timor in 1999.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
House endorses controversial Plantation Law
House endorses controversial Plantation LawZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed the controversial plantation bill at a plenary session on Monday, despite protests from farmers and non-governmental organizations.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Driver charged over fatal crash
Driver charged over fatal crash SEMARANG, Central Java: Police here charged a driver as a suspect on Monday after his container truck slammed into a wedding reception in Ambarawa, Semarang, Central Java, killing at least 16 people (not 17 as earlier reported by The Jakarta Post).
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Myanmar, under pressure, seeks support from China
Myanmar, under pressure, seeks support from ChinaJohn Ruwitch, Reuters, Beijing Myanmar's junta, under pressure to move toward democracy and free Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, sent Prime Minister Khin Nyunt to China this week to seek reassurances from an influential benefactor and friend.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Media raises heat under fakes
Media raises heat under fakesSlamet Susanto and Tarko Sudiarno, Yogyakarta After a protest last week, Yogyakarta journalists stepped up their campaign against bogus journalists in the city on Monday by attaching stickers to cars and various places in the city.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
UN office to channel aid to Poso residents
UN office to channel aid to Poso residents POSO, Central Sulawesi: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN-OCHA) has said it will donate Rp 940 million (US$ 98,947) to finance psychosocial training and health service programs in 12 subdistricts in the ravaged...
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENETerror suspects have no lawyers DENPASAR, Bali: None of the five terror suspects arrested recently in Sukoharjo, Central Java, and transferred to Bali Police Headquarters has hired a lawyer, police said on Monday.Bali Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 13, 2004 Performances* French Festival Fete Nationale Francaise, featuring singing and cooking contests, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., July 14.
Tue, 13 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.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Villagers accuse ceramics factory of contaminating local wells
Villagers accuse ceramics factory of contaminating local wellsMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Villagers from Curug Kulon in Tangerang say the waste from ceramics producer PT Karemindo is polluting their wells.A villager, Syaiful, said the water in all wells around the company premises had turned whitish...
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Riau schools close registration
Riau schools close registration Almost 13,000 elementary and junior high school students in Pekanbaru, Riau, will not be able to pursue their studies in affordable state schools, the Antara news agency reported on Monday.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
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A better alternative for reducing unemployment Alex Arifianto Jakarta2. ILO -- Can stigmatization and discrimination against people with 2 X 30 Removing HIV/AIDS discrimination in Indonesian labor regulations Tauvik Muhamad Jakarta
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
JP/4/ELECTION
JP/4/ELECTIONSusilo sets up lobby teamTiarma Siboro/Muniggar Sri Saraswati JakartaThe Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla ticket have set up a special team to ensure the pairing's victory in the second round of the presidential election in September."The team will be led by Susilo himself.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Chaubey too old to be executed: India
Chaubey too old to be executed: IndiaAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The Indian government has expressed objection to the planned execution of its national Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey, 65, for drug trafficking, saying the death row convict is too old to face a firing squad.Attorney General M.A.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Temple as a TV setting?
Temple as a TV setting?From KompasThe Indonesian Educational Television (TPI) station aired on Thursday, May 25, a program called Gentayangan (Roaming) set at Masceti Temple in Gianyar, Bali. The program was a "test of courage".
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
GAM leaders' arrest and the Acehnese
GAM leaders' arrest and the AcehneseFrom GatraIn 2001, the Indonesian government asked Sweden to deal with its citizens causing destruction in Indonesian territory. Sweden at first declined the request, but after evidence was supplied in June last year, it acknowledged the deeds of Hasan Tiro and...
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
JP/13/Opec
JP/13/OpecPlease check heading: 2x20 OPEC has no plans to mull extra output The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has no plans at its meeting this month to consider a further increase to its targeted output of 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) starting Aug.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Three arrested for diploma forgery
Three arrested for diploma forgery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police arrested on Monday three people suspected of belonging to a high school and university diploma forgery ring.During the arrest on Jl.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, July 13, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Public inputs needed for cabinet ministry bill
Public inputs needed for cabinet ministry billKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Legislature-watch Formappi urged legislators on Monday to engage the public in the deliberation of the Cabinet ministry bill.The House of Representatives is currently discussing the bill as mandated by the newly amended...
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
NGOs demand Sutiyoso's ouster
NGOs demand Sutiyoso's ousterDamar Harsanto, Jakarta About 100 protesters from several non-governmental organizations rallied on Monday in front of City Council to demand the councillors recommend Governor Sutiyoso's dismissal.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Surabaya court rejects Walhi suit
Surabaya court rejects Walhi suitIndra Harsaputra, Surabaya The Surabaya District Court rejected on Monday a lawsuit filed by the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) that the court take stern measures against three companies for polluting the Surabaya River.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
BI moves to strengthen BPR
BI moves to strengthen BPRThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank inaugurated on Monday a certification program for rural banks (BPR) as part of its efforts to build a sound, robust industry able to provide additional benefits to the nation's small and medium-size businesses.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Vice regent interrogated over graft
Vice regent interrogated over graftOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung A team of investigators questioned the vice regent of Way Kanan, Lampung province, on Monday on suspicion of graft involving Rp 556 million (US$62,000).
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Nurdin Halid defies police summons over sugar scam
Nurdin Halid defies police summons over sugar scamAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Lawmaker Nurdin Halid defied a police summons for questioning on Monday in connection with his alleged role in a sugar smuggling scam.National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Robbery arises in posh housing areas
Robbery arises in posh housing areasEvi Mariani, Jakarta Robbers broke into a house on Jl. H. Saidi III in Cilandak, South Jakarta, in the early morning hours on Monday, taking jewelry worth an estimated Rp 1 billion (US$111,000) and Rp 55 million in cash.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Bus strike leaves workers stranded
Bus strike leaves workers stranded BEKASI: Drivers from the PT Hiba Utama bus company went on strike on Monday, causing workers at four industrial zones in Bekasi to be late for work.PT Hiba, which has 1,500 buses, serves mostly workers at four industrial zones: the East Jakarta Industrial Park,...
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Rupiah ends at two-month high
Rupiah ends at two-month high The rupiah closed at a fresh two-month high on Monday in line with the yen's strength, traders said.But the rupiah is unlikely to gain much further as players wait on the sidelines to see who wins September's second-round of the presidential election, they added.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Luring customers' hearts with quality services
Luring customers' hearts with quality servicesRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Developing excellent service that gives customers real peace of mind is a big challenge for a highly competitive businesses, as such a marketing approach can be counterproductive.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Polls reassure market
Polls reassure market The financial market performed last week in very much the same way as it did following the April 5 legislative election.The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) composite price index gained more than 2.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Workers complain on prayers ban
Workers complain on prayers ban TANGERANG: Workers of PT Mega Sembada Indonesia garment factory in Jatiuwung subdistrict, Tangerang municipality, are up in arms about the company's policy that prohibits them from performing Friday prayers.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
Nielsen, 'mother' of orangutans
Nielsen, 'mother' of orangutansTarko Sudiarno, Palangkaraya A hairy hand gripped the shoulder of a pretty woman, in a stark contrast. It belonged to Jack, an orangutan, who gazed at the woman while making a sound that only she could understand. "Oh, you don't want to be left here, then.
Tue, 13 Jul 2004
JP/7/let
JP/7/letNU 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.