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Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Humanity wins
Humanity wins The agreement reached by the Indonesian, Japanese, North Korean and American governments to allow Charles Robert Jenkins to meet wit his wife Hitomi Soga in Indonesia has touched not only the hearts of all Japanese, but many people across the globe who have followed the dramatic story...
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
BI plans bank risk management program
BI plans bank risk management programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to help equip the country's bankers with adequate skills and knowledge on bank risk management, the central bank is finalizing a ruling that will require certification for professionals working in a bank's risk management...
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Election promises mostly unworkable, analyst says
Election promises mostly unworkable, analyst saysM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Presidential candidates made lofty promises and developed unfeasible policies in their campaigns, which were purely about getting elected, analysts said.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
1. Puteh 3 x 10
1. Puteh 3 x 10 KPU told to get tough on Puteh probe 2. Trial 1 x 28 Another BRI boss sent to jail 3. Fire 1 x 32 Police forest-fire investigation widens 4. Cartagena 2 x 16 DPR discusses new genetics protocol 5. Witness 2 x 24 Terror suspects pushed to testify in Ba'asyir trial
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Ministers' absence enrages court
Ministers' absence enrages court Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Constitution Court's panel of judges voiced anger on Tuesday over the absence of two ministers and several legislators in a hearing of a landmark case that probes the legality of tax tribunal.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
KPK told to get tough on Puteh probe
KPK told to get tough on Puteh probeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was urged to exercise its authority to ensure the thorough investigation of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh, who failed on Tuesday to respond to a summons to appear for...
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
RI urged to do more to curb money laundering
RI urged to do more to curb money launderingDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global money-laundering watchdog that has listed Indonesia as a non-cooperative nation in the fight against the practice, has issued recommendations that would enable the country to get...
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
1. Puteh 3 x 10
1. Puteh 3 x 10 KPU told to get tough on Puteh probe The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) was urged to exercise its authority to ensure the thorough investigation of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh, who failed on Tuesday to respond to a summons to appear for questioning.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Ministers' absence enrages court
Ministers' absence enrages courtRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Justices of the Constitutional Court voiced their ire on Tuesday over the absence of two ministers and several legislators at a hearing of a landmark case on the constitutionality of the Tax Tribunal.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
House discusses new genetic protocol
House discusses new genetic protocolKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Ratifying an international biological diversity protocol would help protect the country from the negative effects of making and using genetically modified organisms (GMOs), environmental activists said.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
It's a fight for second as Susilo's lead widens
It's a fight for second as Susilo's lead widensThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Election front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono widened his lead in the provisional tallying on Tuesday, making the contest a battle for second place to challenge the retired general in the runoff.With 48.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Two Indonesians nabbed for drugs
Two Indonesians nabbed for drugs MALAYSIA: Malaysian police have detained two Indonesian men believed to be key figures in a drug smuggling syndicate distributing marijuana to the capital city, reports said on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Another BRI boss sent to jail
Another BRI boss sent to jailSari P. Setiogi/Theresia Sufa, Jakarta/Bogor Another former Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) branch head was found guilty on Tuesday of stealing Rp 93.5 billion (US$9.5 million) in state funds and was sentenced to 17 years in prison.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Volcanic ash begins to take toll on Egon resident
Volcanic ash begins to take toll on Egon residentYemris Fointuna, Kupang Skin irritations, respiratory diseases and other health problems are beginning to affect the more than 2,000 residents of four subdistricts near the rumbling Mount Egon, it was reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Exhausted committee members wrap up recount
Exhausted committee members wrap up recountBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta Martono was burned out by Tuesday afternoon, but he and two other members of the Kebon Kosong Subdistrict Polling Committee (PPS) in Central Jakarta continued reopening dozens of ballot boxes for a recount.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
HIV prevalence among IDUs increases threefold
HIV prevalence among IDUs increases threefoldDewi Santoso JakartaHuman Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) prevalence among injecting drugs users (IDU) in Indonesia has increased by threefold to 48 percent in 2003 from 16 percent in 1999, a report says.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
The election: So far, so good
The election: So far, so good Glitches here and there notwithstanding, most observers seem to agree that, overall, Indonesia's first direct presidential election on Monday proceeded smoothly and successfully, in the sense that balloting was orderly and peacefully in by and large the great majority...
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
House discusses ratification of Cartagena Protocol
House discusses ratification of Cartagena ProtocolKurniawan Hari Jakarta Ratifying an international biological diversity protocol would help protect the country from the negative effects of making and using genetically modified organisms (GMOs), environmental activists said.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Singapore claims world record satay line
Singapore claims world record satay line Chefs in Singapore have tried for an offbeat world record: forming the longest line of cooks making the popular Southeast Asian snack known as satay -- grilled meat on a wooden skewer.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Al-Qaeda linked group exporting terror from Philippines: U.S.
Al-Qaeda linked group exporting terror from Philippines: U.S.Agence France-Presse, Manila The United States said on Tuesday it remained deeply concerned about terrorist training camps in the southern Philippines run by Islamic militants with links to the Al-Qaeda network.U.S.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Police forest-fire investigation widens
Police forest-fire investigation widensAbdul Khalik and P.C. Naommy, Jakarta The police announced on Tuesday that they were seeking two more suspects and investigating around 10 companies in connection with forest fires that aggravated the haze shrouding parts of Sumatra island and neighboring...
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
'Indonesia has 50-50 chance against Slovenia'
'Indonesia has 50-50 chance against Slovenia'Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta Indonesia will take on Slovenia in the World Group playoffs of the Federation Cup women's team tennis championship here at the weekend with the team giving itself a 50-50 winning chance.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
1. Indra -- PKS support for Amien and the Wiranto factor
1. Indra -- PKS support for Amien and the Wiranto factor 2 x 23 PKS support for Amien and the Wiranto factor Indra J. Piliang Jakarta2. Strait -- U.S. has significant interest in Malacca Straits security 1 X 30 U.S. interests in Malacca Strait
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
House discusses ratification of Cartagena Protocol
House discusses ratification of Cartagena ProtocolKurniawan Hari JakartaRatifying an international biological diversity protocol would help protect the country from the negative effects of making and using genetically modified organisms (GMOs), environmental activists said.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Presidential advisory bill to be passed soon
Presidential advisory bill to be passed soon JAKARTA: Lawmakers continued deliberating the bill setting up the presidential advisory council on Tuesday, vowing to finish the debate before the House rested on July 16.However, only 10 of the 50 House committee members turned up to attend the debate.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Udin, Aceh's corruption fighter
Udin, Aceh's corruption fighterNani Afrida, Banda Aceh What is the most infamous thing about Aceh besides its armed conflict? Ask this question of Akhiruddin and he will answer with confidence: "The corruption.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
The presidential election
The presidential election For the first time in its history, Indonesia held a direct presidential election on Monday. Unlike the legislative election in April, the presidential election proceeded quietly.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
Terror suspects pushed to testify in Ba'asyir trial
Terror suspects pushed to testify in Ba'asyir trialAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police are trying to convince seven detained terrorist suspects to testify at the planned trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, a cleric also detained for alleged terrorist activities.Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Wed, 07 Jul 2004
China, India, Indonesia become the focus of AIDS battle in Asia
China, India, Indonesia become the focus of AIDS battle in Asia Stephanie Wong Agence France-Presse/Hong KongThree Asian countries that are alone home to 40 percent of humanity are at risk of seeing the HIV/AIDS epidemic jumping from narrow risk groups into the broader population, experts warn.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Police await Mega's OK to grill lawmaker JP/4/terror2 x 35 Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds' JP/5/jambi1 x 35 Suspects named in Jambi graft case JP/5/egon1 x 38 Volcano refugees subsist on cassava JP/4/walhi1 x 36 Walhi to appeal Ladia Galaska ruling
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay elections
Weather, eruption cause KPUDs to delay electionsThe Jakarta Post Padang/Medan/KupangBad weather and increased volcanic activity have meant voting was delayed in remote villages in Sumatra and East Nusa Tenggarra on Monday.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Optimism marks historic election
Optimism marks historic electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 130 million voters flocked to more than 570,000 polling stations across the country on Monday in the country's first direct election since it declared independence from the Netherlands in 1945.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
PLN to halt blackouts for vote count
PLN to halt blackouts for vote count PEKANBARU, Riau: The local unit of state-owned electricity company PLN in Riau pledged on Monday to temporarily stop the rolling blackouts that have been going on for the past month to ensure the presidential election passed off successfully.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Only Wiranto fails to woo neighbors
Only Wiranto fails to woo neighborsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Neighbors proved on Monday they were faithful to presidential candidates, except for Wiranto, who is running under the Golkar Party flag.Wiranto and his wife, Rugaiya Usman, cast their votes at a polling station near their home in Bambu...
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
China trains police from ASEAN nations
China trains police from ASEAN nations CHINA: China has started training police officers from Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam and Cambodia as part of efforts to boost security cooperation with ASEAN nations, state media said on Monday.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
TV programs: Good or bad, overall?
TV programs: Good or bad, overall?From Republika The broadcast output of 11 national TV stations enables viewers to be kept informed of current events, enjoy live transmissions of football matches and broaden their horizons, from wildlife to religious duties and from fitness to home economy.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Police await Maga's OK to question lawmaker
Police await Maga's OK to question lawmakerAbdul Khalik, Jakarta National Police Headquarters have postponed the questioning of Nurdin Halid, chairman of the Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud), in relation to a sugar smuggling case pending approval by President Megawati...
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
1. PRESIDENT: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30
1. PRESIDENT: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30 Optimism marks historic election or Voters keen to pick next president 2. CANDIDATES: 40 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 20 Only Wiranto fails to woo neighbors 3. EURO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 23 Greece burns with pride as dream comes true 4.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 6, 2004 Performances* Concert Nyanyian Seni by students of UPI, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., July 7. * Sundanese Traditional Performances, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Sleepy Euro fans stumble to polls
Sleepy Euro fans stumble to pollsBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Euro 2004 final, including its celebration, ended less than three hours before the official start of voting at the country's nearly 600,000 polling stations at 7.a.m.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Maid's body arrives home
Maid's body arrives home BANDUNG: The remains of Lala Nurlaela, 28, an Indonesian domestic maid, finally arrived home on Sunday at the Soekarno- Hatta Airport, Jakarta, after being held for three months by the Saudi Arabian authorities.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
The corruptors just don't realize the severe damage they are doing
The corruptors just don't realize the severe damage they are doingPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is, of course, both gratifying and encouraging to see some tough jail sentences imposed upon a few recently convicted criminals.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds'
Police accuse six terror suspects of hiding Malaysian 'masterminds'Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Six terror suspects arrested recently in the Central Java town of Sukoharjo hid Malaysian fugitives Azahari and Noordin Moh. Top in Jakarta last year, police said on Monday.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
The Jenkins to reunite in RI
The Jenkins to reunite in RIAgencies, Tokyo/Jakarta A Japanese woman abducted to North Korea decades ago and repatriated in 2002 will be reunited this week with the family she left behind in the reclusive communist state, a human drama that could help Japan's ruling party in an election on Sunday.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Death of a nation under global trade
Death of a nation under global tradeAlexander C. Chandra, Jakarta Indonesia will soon have to renegotiate its position in the World Trade Organization (WTO) nonagricultural market access agreement (NAMA).
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
China, India, RI become the focus of AIDS battle in Asia
China, India, RI become the focus of AIDS battle in AsiaAgence France-Presse, Hong Kong Three Asian countries that are alone home to 40 percent of humanity are at risk of seeing the HIV/AIDS epidemic jumping from narrow risk groups into the broader population, experts warn.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Misleading report misleads?
Misleading report misleads? Your report Businessman clarifies 'misleading' reports (The Jakarta Post, June 26) is in itself an attempt to mislead the Indonesian community regarding the legal dispute between our client, Rowe Evans Investments Plc.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Police nab gamblers
Police nab gamblers JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives have arrested dozens of gamblers in a week-long operation in several parts of the capital. The arrest was made after a tip-off from residents.The police also seized Rp 9 million (US$968) cash, along with dozens of calculators and lottery forms.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
Chinese traditions spice up Jakarta Fair
Chinese traditions spice up Jakarta FairLeony Aurora, Jakarta The boy was just five years old, yet he performed the kung fu steps of the drunken god last Friday with great skill.The audience applauded as he twirled around and, with a swift strike, ended up lying on the red carpet.
Tue, 06 Jul 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, July 6, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Pop Music8:00 Family's Skill8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.