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Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Air Paradise to increase flights
Air Paradise to increase flights SANUR, Bali: Private airline Air Paradise International (API) is planning to increase its flights between Denpasar and a number of Australian cities, API's president has said.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
To President Megawati
To President Megawati The National Union of Journalists in the Philippines (NUJP) is deeply concerned over government efforts to restrict journalists' coverage of the continuing conflict in Aceh and the rising cases of repression on the island.According to our information, Presidential Decree No.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Tasteless caricature
Tasteless caricature The caricature printed in The Jakarta Post on June 24, depicting an angel preventing a soldier from committing human rights abuses in Aceh, does not reflect high intellectual taste.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Orangutan proves you can go home
Orangutan proves you can go home MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA) in South Sulawesi transported on Thursday a 10- year-old male orangutan to East Kalimantan, where it will be released into the wild.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
BPPT to set up business center
BPPT to set up business center JAKARTA: The Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding with venture capitalist PT Bahana Artha Ventura and the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) to establish a business technology center.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
U.S. regrets verdict on Aceh activist
U.S. regrets verdict on Aceh activistFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local activists and the United States have denounced an Aceh court sentence against an activist campaigning for a referendum in the war-torn province, underlining that the verdict is a threat to democracy and...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Malaysia bans "raunchy" Indonesian musician
Malaysia bans "raunchy" Indonesian musicianAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has banned a music program featuring controversial Indonesian singer Inul Daratista because it was "too raunchy," a report said on Thursday.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Biodiversity, key to sustaining life on earth
Biodiversity, key to sustaining life on earthSatyawan Wardhana, Head, Biosafety Division, State Ministry of Environment, Jakarta Biodiversity is often taken to mean a wide variety of plants, animals and microorganisms. It also embraces genetic differences within each species.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Enjoying fresh vegetables the healthy way
Enjoying fresh vegetables the healthy wayWahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Bogor, West Java Is it possible now to eat vegetables that are planted without using chemicals -- pesticide to kill the pest and fertilizer to enhance growth?On the way to Puncak, in Tugu village, Cisarua, about one-hour drive...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Indonesia's education system faces disaster
Indonesia's education system faces disasterYanuar Nugroho, Lecturer, Sahid University, Surakarta, Central Java, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org For those genuinely concerned about what is going on in the education system in this country, the present might be the right time to reflect on and rethink what we...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Military warns of dangers in Maluku
Military warns of dangers in MalukuAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku With the military campaign to quell the separatist movement in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam showing no indications of coming to a speedy end, one of the country's other trouble spots -- Maluku -- is facing a potential...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
One-day digital event in Yogya
One-day digital event in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: In connection with the Yogyakarta Art Festival being held on July 5, Gramedia Yogyakarta will stage a one-day digital event packed with entertainment, education and high-tech fun.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Indonesia negligence over its maritime boundaries
Indonesia negligence over its maritime boundariesAfter 25 years of negotiations, Indonesia and Vietnam signed an agreement on their maritime boundary during President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to Hanoi last month.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Back to the future?
Back to the future? The government's denial that it did not intend to reinstate loyalty screening tests for all civil servants must, no doubt, have elicited a deep sigh of relief from millions of Indonesians.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Indonesia negligent over its maritime boundaries
Indonesia negligent over its maritime boundaries After 25 years of negotiations, Indonesia and Vietnam signed an agreement on their maritime boundary during President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to Hanoi last month.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
`Malaysian' tricksters arrested for fraud
`Malaysian' tricksters arrested for fraudDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police said on Thursday they had arrested three tricksters pretending to be Malaysians who tricked their victims here into exchanging their money and other belongings with the suspects' outdated Brazilian pesos.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Indonesia to host fifth ASEM-FFM meeting in Bali
Indonesia to host fifth ASEM-FFM meeting in BaliDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poverty alleviation will be high on the agenda of the fifth Asia-Europe Finance Ministers Meeting (ASEM-FMM) in Bali from Saturday through Sunday.
Fri, 04 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.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
* Headlines: RI negligence over its maritime boundaries 2
* Headlines: RI negligence over its maritime boundaries 2 * National: Tommy seeks review of murder conviction 4 * Archipelago: Japanese govt sued over power project 5 * Opinion: Human rights body must win back public trust7 * City: Public toilets turn scary 8 * Sports: Vancouver celebrates Olympics...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Council to summon big-time polluters
Council to summon big-time pollutersThe Jakarta Post, Bekasi Concerned about water pollution in Bekasi, the municipal council said on Thursday it would summon the directors of companies, who allegedly broke their promise to install industrial waste processing facilities at their plants.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
`We can't rely on police in dealing with cases'
`We can't rely on police in dealing with cases' Blackmail, extortion and bribery. Sometimes it's hard to tell the difference between the police and the criminals. And as long as the police continue to hold out their hands, touching citizens for "cigarette money", they will suffer image problems.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Simmering city angst boils over
Simmering city angst boils over JAKARTA: A group of teenagers on their way home from the Bung Karno Sports Complex in Central Jakarta got into a shouting match that ended in a beating by two bamboo-wielding homeless men who were teasing them as they passed by Gate 7 of the complex on Wednesday...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Durian condom penetrating market
Durian condom penetrating marketZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Wouldn't it hurt?" asked a man, who had the notion that it was a durian-textured condom launched on Thursday and not a condom that has the scent of the spiky fruit.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Overnight leaders extend gains at golf tournament
Overnight leaders extend gains at golf tournamentRobert Soelistyo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite shooting disappointing par 72s in Thursday's third round of the 9th Damai Indah-Panin Bank Asean Junior Golf Championships, the two overnight leaders in the A Division lengthened their lead atop the...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Surrendered GAM rebels express fears over their safety
Surrendered GAM rebels express fears over their safetyNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Ninety-nine people fill the Military Police detention camp for former members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group. All have surrendered but not everyone is a GAM member.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
[b]Biodiversity,
Biodiversity, key to sustaining life on earth Satyawan Wardhana Head, Biosafety Division State Ministry of Environment Jakarta 2. Achmad -- Human rights body must win back public trust 2 x 21Human rights body must win back public trust Achmad Ali Professor of Law Hasanuddin University Makassar,...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
4 x 11
4 x 11 'Malaysian' tricksters arrested for fraud JP/8/TOILET1 x 23 Public toilets turn scary JP/8/duren1 x 29 Durian condom penetrating market JP/8/LIMBAH1 x 33 Council to summon big-time polluters JP/8/speakup1 x 45 'We can't rely on police in dealing with cases'
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Christine Hakim shines with hard work
Christine Hakim shines with hard workTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Because she is not a star, she is a true artist. A star shines only when there is a source of light, perhaps because of beauty, courage.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Witnesses say Ba'asyir as leader of Jamaah Islamiyah
Witnesses say Ba'asyir as leader of Jamaah IslamiyahMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A terror suspect dealt another blow to cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir on Thursday when he testified that the elderly man was the leader of regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, July 4, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, July 4, 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.
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
`ASEAN's moves on Suu Kyi's detention will depend on RI'
`ASEAN's moves on Suu Kyi's detention will depend on RI'Agencies, Langkawi, Malaysia/Yangon The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is waiting for incoming head Indonesia to propose further action to pressure Myanmar to release detained prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the...
Fri, 04 Jul 2003
Americans in Kuwait, RI reminded of threats ahead of July 4:
Americans in Kuwait, RI reminded of threats ahead of July 4: Americans in Kuwait and Indonesia have been reminded of continuing terrorist threats as they prepare to celebrate the U.S. Independence Day holiday this week, the State Department said on Thursday. Meanwhile, the U.S.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Nine judges deployed to Aceh
Nine judges deployed to Aceh MEDAN, North Sumatra: The government has sent nine judges to Aceh to try crimes related to separatist activities in the war-torn province.The nine judges previously presiding in district courts in North Sumatra have been reassigned to Aceh after receiving notification...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govt
Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govtDirk Beveridge, Associated Press, Hong Kong, China A huge protest against an antisubversion bill highlighted deep fears among the public that Hong Kong's freedoms could be eroded, and prodemocracy lawmakers said on Wednesday the government...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Nationalism and militias
Nationalism and militiasFrom Suara PembaruanThe Indonesian people have to thank God because our founding fathers succeeded in formulating the solid foundation of our state, based on our established ancient culture and tradition.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
1. Tambang: 15 x 2 lines
1. Tambang: 15 x 2 linesGovt under fire for mining contracts Public oppose mines in conservation area 2. Mandar: 12 x 3 linesGroup demands new province in Sulawesi3. Pullout: 16 x 2 linesArmy's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests
Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forestsIgor O'Neill, Mineral Policy Institute, Sydney Much is at stake in the debate underway in the House of Representatives over plans to permit mining in Indonesia's conservation areas.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of origin
ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of originThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to strengthen the position of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in free trade negotiations, an expert has urged the group to reformulate its rules of origin.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
President calls for tolerance from Muslim majority
President calls for tolerance from Muslim majorityFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri calls on the Muslim majority in the country to maintain their tolerance towards non-Muslims.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nation
Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nationDamien Kingsbury, Senior Lecturer, International Development, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia Just before he died, in 1998 the architect of the military's middle way, Gen.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua
Army's elite soldiers pulled out of PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Following increasing allegations of torture and civilian deaths, the Army withdrew on Wednesday 98 of its 158 elite Special Force (Kopassus) and Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) soldiers deployed to...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art scene
Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art sceneChristina Schott, Contributor, Berlin The first showing of Indonesia since 1954 at the world's most prestigious contemporary art show the Venice Biennale, almost had to be canceled because the Indonesian government did not pay the rental fee on time.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh
TNI claims territorial control over AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia Military (TNI) claimed on Wednesday it had control of the Aceh province, six weeks after the launching of the military offensive to quash the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists, but warned quickly that fighting would...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 3, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 3, 2003.TB.30" 1.0"Exhibition* Painting Three Sides of Me by Kerry Pendergrast at Pranoto's Gallery, Main Road, Ubud (next door to Fed Ex, Tel. 0361 970 827), until July 31.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with Russia
Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with RussiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The melee between the House of Representatives and the government over the purchase of Russian Sukhoi jet fighters and copters could hamper efforts by local businesspeople to establish trade networks with the frontier market of...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini
Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: RiniKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversies surrounding the purchase of four Sukhoi jet fighters and two assault helicopters entered a new phase on Wednesday after Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi disclosed that President...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear
Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclearTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The fate of private television station RCTI journalist Erza Siregar and cameraman Ferry Santoro remained unclear on Wednesday with both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and separatist...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Garuda reopens flights to some Asian cities
Garuda reopens flights to some Asian citiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flag carrier Garuda has resumed or brought back to normal flights on a number of routes in Asia that had been suspended or had their frequencies reduced following the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending rates
Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending ratesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) plans to summon the management of some of the country's major banks to discuss problems concerning their reluctance to cut lending rates despite the sharp drop in the central bank's benchmark...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Ford, where is my car?
Ford, where is my car? I ordered a Ford Escape 2 X 4 3000cc at the end of April 2003 through Ford, West Jakarta (ordered through PT. Arisma Dawindo Sarana). At that time, I was promised that the car would be delivered in mid-May.