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Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Walhi criticizes minister
Walhi criticizes minister MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) said it regretted a recent statement by Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rokhmin Dahuri that 463 locations containing sunken treasure had been detected in Indonesian waters.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
C. Java councillors to be isolated prior to election
C. Java councillors to be isolated prior to electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three weeks prior to the gubernatorial election in the Central Java province, councillors are considering isolating themselves before casting their vote to avoid the possibility of money politics and intimidation.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
RI and France sign debt swap agreement
RI and France sign debt swap agreementAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The Indonesian government has signed an initial agreement with France to convert US$65 million' worth of Jakarta's debt into local currency via a sale to investors, it was announced Friday.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
ents raise their fists in protest
ents raise their fists in protest during a rally at the University of Indonesia campus in Depok. During the rally on Friday, hundreds of students voiced their opposition to the state university's move to admit those students into the university who can afford to pay higher fees.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Southeast Asian contemporary art ready to step out of the West's
Southeast Asian contemporary art ready to step out of the West's shadows Gail Wan Agence France-Presse Singapore Standing amid a controversial new exhibition featuring corpses and a dog-headed Miss Thailand beauty queen, two cutting edge curators declare the West is no longer the benchmark for...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Indonesia defends verdict on Aceh activist
Indonesia defends verdict on Aceh activistAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The government Friday rejected U.S. criticism of the five-year prison sentence imposed on an Aceh activist who seeks an independence referendum in the war-torn province.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
`Worst is over for Singapore'
`Worst is over for Singapore'Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore's economy is showing its first signs of recovery with an end to a three-month decline in the crucial manufacturing sector offering the greatest cause for optimism, economists said on Friday.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
125 ha rice fields waterless
125 ha rice fields waterless BEKASI: About 300 farmers of Lenggahsari village in Cabangbungin regency asked the government on Friday for irrigation pumps to irrigate 125 hectares of rice fields."We asked Mayor Wikanda Darmawidjaja to provide us with irrigation pumps to channel water from Ciherang...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
JP/4/scene
JP/4/sceneRival Indonesian gangs clash, one killed two injured KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Malaysian authorities detained seven Indonesian immigrant workers after a brawl involving rival gangs in which one man was slashed to death and two others injured, police said Friday.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Rupiah Rates May.04
Rupiah Rates May.04 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,933.71 5,248.05 5,620.76 5,560.77 Brunei dollar 1 4,970.30 4,396.69 4,708.17 4,658.68 Canadian dollar 1 6,500.11 5,748.94 6,157.29 6,091.50 Swiss franc 1 6,461.98 5,717.36 6,121.18 6,058.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSXStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 4 , 2003:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Regent named a suspect in illegal logging case
Regent named a suspect in illegal logging caseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police in Kupang, capital of East Nusa Tenggara province, will immediately investigate the Kupang regent as a suspect in the felling of teak trees in a protected forest in North Amfoang district, says a police officer.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
`Low pay and easy opportunities make police tolerate infractions'
`Low pay and easy opportunities make police tolerate infractions' The police have been at the receiving end of sustained public criticism over their perceived lack of professionalism. Many say the police have yet to improve their performance despite having been separated from the military in 2000.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Economics: Revolts from within the Citadel
Economics: Revolts from within the Citadel or 'When might this movement begin in Indonesia?'B. Herry-Priyono Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy JakartaAn important historic event is happening right under our noses, but it seems to have escaped the attention of the Indonesian media.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Who owns Senayan complex?
Who owns Senayan complex? The Jakarta administration's dream to control the Senayan sports complex, or the Bung Karno sports complex (GBK), is likely to remain a dream despite the existence of laws that favor the city's ambitions.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Compromise seals election bill
Compromise seals election billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta High school graduates, suspects, or convicted persons can be nominated as presidential candidates in 2004 when the country will organize the first direct presidential elections following a consensus of the nine House factions...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Golkar presidential candidates begin campaign
Golkar presidential candidates begin campaignAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar The presidential race kicked off within the country's second biggest party, Golkar, on Friday, with five would-be candidates presenting their visions and missions on the first day of a three-day meeting of...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Kedungsana people join hands to save mothers
Kedungsana people join hands to save mothersSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java One mother dies out of every 299 live births in Cirebon, the second highest maternal mortality in West Java province, after Bogor.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Local mutual funds, relatively more profitable
Local mutual funds, relatively more profitableAdler Haymans Manurung Contributor Jakarta Last week the government reduced the interest rate on the central bank certificate to a one-digit figure: 9.5 percent. Compared to the 12.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
UK govt under fire over Bali blasts
UK govt under fire over Bali blastsAgence France-Presse, London The families of 18 Britons, killed in a massive bomb attack on a Bali nightclub last year, criticized the British government's response to the tragedy at an inquest here on Thursday.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
MAKING A DEAL: Dexa Medica Group, a leading Indonesian
MAKING A DEAL: Dexa Medica Group, a leading Indonesian pharmaceutical company, signed on July 1 a cooperation agreement with DR. Reddy's Laboratories, based in India, for marketing oncology and biotechnology products.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
1. SUKHOI: 2 x 27
1. SUKHOI: 2 x 27 Endriartono finally admits involvement in Sukhoi deal 2. PLANES: 1 x 43 RI jets intercepts U.S. jets over Java sea 3. MANDIRI: 1 x 42 Mandiri wraps up successful share sell-off 4. CIA: 2 x 30 'U.S. intelligence relied on old data on Iraqi weapons' 5.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
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Integral urban transport, land use and air quality Lalu A. Damanhuri Infrastructure Planning & Development Specialist Committee for Infrastructure Development Policy (KKPPI) Jakarta2. Simon30 -- Plagiarism and piracy bedevil education 2 X 30 Indonesian educators plagued by lack of ethics,...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Artists complain of press coverage
Artists complain of press coverage JAKARTA: Several movie artists complained at a hearing with House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I for media affairs on Friday that the mass media had encroached on their personal lives.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Bali spas, a feast of rejuvenating treatments
Bali spas, a feast of rejuvenating treatmentsI Wayan Juniartha and Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Bali is undoubtedly a haven for spa-lovers. From luxurious spas in five-star hotels to small ones nestled among surf shops along the Kuta tourist strip, the "island of the gods" offers...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
BPK says BLBI settlement `unjust'
BPK says BLBI settlement `unjust'M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Satrio B. Joedono said that the latest agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia to recover the huge loss resulting from the central bank emergency loan scheme...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Getting Online On The Road With Bluetooth
Getting Online On The Road With BluetoothVishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.comLife as a road warrior in Jakarta is getting easier. As more and more people go online, businesses are beginning to see the benefits of information technology and the Internet.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
checked by Rich
checked by RichLife insurance: one sure way to plan one's futureGodo Tjahjono Vice President Sun Life Financial, JakartaVarious pictures, mostly unpleasant, are conjured up in your mind when you hear the word "insurance".
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, July 5, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, July 5, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Council demands action against Secure Parking
Council demands action against Secure ParkingZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors demanded on Friday that Governor Sutiyoso immediately take firm action against Secure Parking, the city's largest off- street parking operator, for refusing to cancel its arbitrary rate increase.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Indonesian educators plagued by lack of ethics, plagiarism
Indonesian educators plagued by lack of ethics, plagiarismSimon Marcus Gower, Director, Research and Development, Harapan Bangsa School, Kotamodern, Tangerang In the annals of literature and learning of the Indonesian archipelago there have been many significant figures that have enlightened and...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Nat'l Police hesitant about prosecuting errant chief
Nat'l Police hesitant about prosecuting errant chiefDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police has admitted that it has found strong indications that West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Foreign businessmen to invest Rp 1.2t
Foreign businessmen to invest Rp 1.2t SAMPIT, Central Kalimantan: Eight Malaysian and Singaporean investors have showed an interest in investing Rp 1.2 trillion (US$144 million) in the plantation and fishery sectors in Seruyan district, Central Kalimantan.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
TV Program: Monday, July 7, 2003
TV Program: Monday, July 7, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:30 Music: Pop Daerah3:00 Children's Program4:00...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
T. Hidayat
T. Hidayat Contributor Jakarta The government law number 8/1995 on capital markets issued in 1995 caused the proliferation of mutual fund companies in the country. Within six months after the law came into effect, more than 20 such companies made public offerings that exceeded 12.5 billion units.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Hidden messages in shadow puppet show
Hidden messages in shadow puppet showTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Kyai Brayut, a farmer, keeps his head erect and walks straight ahead despite a heavy burden on his shoulders -- carrying a number of small kids that have not learned how to walk yet.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Military operation in Aceh has failed, says Komnas HAM
Military operation in Aceh has failed, says Komnas HAMMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Friday that the military operation against the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had failed and urged both parties to go back to...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
An unholy alliance: Golkar with Cak Nur candidacy
An unholy alliance: Golkar with Cak Nur candidacyMeidyatama Suryodiningrat Analyst JakartaNews of the affirmation by Nurcholish Madjid, better known as Cak Nur, that he would enter the Golkar Party convention process in a bid to secure a presidential nomination has been met with incredulity,...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
* Headlines: Mandiri wraps up successful share sell-off 2
* Headlines: Mandiri wraps up successful share sell-off 2 * National: 'Extra insurance for war journalists is a must' 4 * Archipelago: Rp 49b lost as fire razes markets in W. Sumatra 5 * Opinion: Indonesian educators plagued by lack of ethics 7 * City: Nat'l Police hesitant about prosecuting errant...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, July 7, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, July 7, 2003Exhibitions* Fine Arts Tubuh 4, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until July 25. * Fashion Jewellery and Accessories Drops Of Sunshine From Paris, at Fusions, Saberro House Jln Kemang Raya 10A (Tel.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
JAKARTA:PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), may double the size of
JAKARTA:PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), may double the size of its proposed subordinated debt issue to US$200 million due to strong initial response from the market. An official with the bank said late Thursday BRI has received positive response from prospective investors even though the bank...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Universities' new
Universities' new status in spotlightFrom RepublikaThe status change of several state tertiary institutions into legal entities (BHMN) entails the condition that they should become more independent in providing education and enhancing its quality.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Rp 49b lost as fire razes markets in W. Sumatra
Rp 49b lost as fire razes markets in W. SumatraKasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra Fire razed 71 shops in the Aur Kuning wholesale market in Bukittinggi, a small town 87 kilometers north of the West Sumatra capital of Padang, on Thursday evening.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Education law needs
Education law needs to be explainedFrom Media IndonesiaThe new National Education Law has been produced through the mutual consent of the government and the House of Representatives; therefore its implementation should be supported by people from all walks of life.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
House blames govt for its slow respond in passing bills
House blames govt for its slow respond in passing billsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives blamed on Thursday its poor performance in passing legislation on the government, which it said often gave a belated response to bills drafted by lawmakers.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
600 officials to lose position in NTT
600 officials to lose position in NTT KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: At least 600 high and mid-level officials in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) will lose their positions when Government Regulation No. 8/2003 on the reorganization of provincial administrations takes effect early in 2004.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Icons of a bygone era
Icons of a bygone era The death of the great American film actress, Katharine Hepburn, last Sunday was practically unnoticed by the majority of Indonesians. Hepburn died at the age of 96 in New York. At her peak, in the 1950's, she starred in the classic film, The African Queen alongside Humphrey...
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
1. PRESS: 2 x 32
1. PRESS: 2 x 32 Military troops' brutal assault on journalist in Aceh revealed 2. KOMNAS: 2 x 27 Military operation in Aceh has failed, says Komnas HAM 3. TOLL: 1 x 33 150 civilians killed in Aceh war 4. NEUTRAL: 2 x 28 Ordinary Acehnese, primary victims of war in Aceh
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Eastern Indonesians to get bank loans
Eastern Indonesians to get bank loansJAKARTA: The country's banks have eased their loan rules to allow entrepreneurs in the eastern part of Indonesia to obtain loans with less restrictions, according to Sate Minister for the Acceleration of Development of Eastern Indonesia Manuel Kaisepo.
Sat, 05 Jul 2003
Train passenger separation?
Train passenger separation?From Warta Kota Several weeks ago I read reports on plans by PT Kereta Api (state railway company) to separate female train passengers from males. Later it was reported that the plan would not be realized in the near future. The reason for such separation remains unclear.