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Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Police begin probe into election VCD
Police begin probe into election VCD PURWOKERTO, Central Java: A joint team comprising officers from the National Police and the Central Java Police arrived here on Tuesday to begin an investigation into the circulation of video compact discs (VCDs) of a police meeting that was held ahead of the...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Ba'asyir to remain in police custody
Ba'asyir to remain in police custodyAbdul Khalik, Jakarta National Police announced on Tuesday that they would continue to detain Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir despite the Constitutional Court ruling that Law No.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
The World Bank Clarifies
The World Bank Clarifies In the July 22 edition of The Jakarta Post, your correspondents write I "dismissed" a demand for debt relief saying "that under no circumstances did Indonesia deserve such debt relief". Under no circumstances, would I make such a statement.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Susilo, Mega hazy on press freedom
Susilo, Mega hazy on press freedomSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Campaign workers for the two remaining presidential candidates, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Megawati Soekarnoputri, expressed on Tuesday what appeared to be only lackluster support for press freedom.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Losing with Bank Mandiri
Losing with Bank Mandiri I have been banking with Bank Mandiri for 11 years, six years in Denpasar (Exim) and five years in Jember, East Java. Recently I have been changing 100 dollar bills (all C.B. series) and have been receiving Rp 8,800 to Rp 8,900, some times Rp 9,100 to Rp 9,300.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Mega, Hasyim receive support from NU youth organizations
Mega, Hasyim receive support from NU youth organizationsTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Leaders of youth organizations affiliated to the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), threw their support behind Megawati Soekarnoputri and Hasyim Muzadi on Tuesday, boosting their chances in the...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
17 more separatists stand trial in Ambon on charges of treason
17 more separatists stand trial in Ambon on charges of treasonM. Azis Tunny, Ambon Seventeen more activists of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) went on trial in the Ambon District Court on Tuesday on treason charges over a separatist rally in April that sparked renewed violence.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Mega seeks support for run-off
Mega seeks support for run-offFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Trailing behind her former coordinating minister for political and security affairs in both the July 5 election and opinion polls, Megawati Soekarnoputri is now intensifying political lobbying to win the Sept. 20 runoff election.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
KFC outlet caught fire in Makassar
KFC outlet caught fire in MakassarMAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Fast food retailer Kentucky Fried Chicken's (KFC) outlet in Makassar was gutted by fire on Tuesday, but no fatalities were reported.An explosion was heard during the fire, causing panic among local residents and passersby in the area, but...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
PSSI and Kolev 'likely to part'
PSSI and Kolev 'likely to part'Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) is undecided over Ivan Kolev, who failed to take the national team beyond the group stage at the ongoing Asian Cup in China.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Abstention mars democracy
Abstention mars democracyFrom Koran Tempo The rising number of people, currently estimated at 34 percent, refusing to exercise their right to vote in the presidential election, or the golput group as they are locally called, is a political phenomenon worthy of note.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Log-filled police boat impounded
Log-filled police boat impoundedFadli, Karimun The Navy impounded a boat belonging to the Riau Police Cooperative and carrying more than 1,000 cubic meters of logs in Karimun regency, Riau province.The head of the Tanjung Balai Karimun Naval Base, Lt. Col.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Land document put halt to eviction
Land document put halt to eviction BEKASI: Public order officers and the police were stopped from tearing down a motorcycle shop in a Pondok Gede soccer field on Tuesday after the occupants showed them a land ownership document."The land belonged to the late Jemblem, our ancestor," said Merdeka, 54.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Power won't be connected if the facilities are unsafe
Power won't be connected if the facilities are unsafeFitri Wulandari and Leony Aurora, Jakarta New applicants for electricity connection in Greater Jakarta are required to have their electricity facilities certified by the National Committee for Safety of Electrical Installation (Konsuil), starting...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
3-in-1 still confusing
3-in-1 still confusingFrom KompasAt 4:30 p.m. on June 9, I was ticketed by the police on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The police said that though I had entered Jl. Sudirman before 4 p.m., when it was already 4 p.m.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
BCA drops Permata plan, Danamon to seek approval
BCA drops Permata plan, Danamon to seek approvalRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's second largest bank in terms of assets, has canceled plans to join bidding for a controlling stake in Bank Permata, a senior official said.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
APEC told to secure transportation systems
APEC told to secure transportation systemsThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Visiting U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta warned on Tuesday that transportation networks remained the main targets of terrorists and that countries had to work hard to protect them.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
1. 5FARMER (2x28)
1. 5FARMER (2x28) Jambi villagers report continued intimidation in land dispute 2. 5LOG (1x32)JP/5/LOG1 x 40 Log-filled police boat impounded 3. 5robber (4X12)JP/5/ROBBERY4 x 12 Man killed in biggest robbery ever in Lampung JP/5/fkm2 x 37 More separatists stand trial in Ambon on charges of treason...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Jamsostek eyes informal workers
Jamsostek eyes informal workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid regional autonomy, state-owned PT Jamsostek has begun forging cooperation with regions to enlarge the coverage of the social security scheme not only for workers in the formal sector but also for those employed in the informal sector.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Indonesia's war on terrorism goes on, Mega assures the world
Indonesia's war on terrorism goes on, Mega assures the worldWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tiarma Siboro, Bali/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has said Indonesia has been more serious in fighting terrorism than other countries, despite a new ruling that has cast doubt on the convictions of the...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Bank Danamon net profit jumps by 79 percent
Bank Danamon net profit jumps by 79 percentRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Danamon announced on Tuesday that its first half net profit as of the end of June jumped by 79 percent as compared to the same period last year, primarily on higher net interest income resulting from lending...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Bali to host F1 powerboat c'ship
Bali to host F1 powerboat c'shipMusthofid, Jakarta Bali will host the third series of the F1 2005 Powerboat World Championship after plans for the island to host the event this year were scrapped because of political tension in the country.The island was originally to host the event on Oct.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
RI seeks clear schedule to end farm subsidies
RI seeks clear schedule to end farm subsidies The Indonesian government has sent a delegation, led by representative from the Ministry of Industry and Trade Directorate General of International Cooperation Pos M. Hutabarat, to the World Trade Organization (WTO) general council meeting in Geneva.
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Abstension not the best way
Abstension not the best wayFrom Media Indonesia Reports have been increasing about a possible surge in the number of abstainers in the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20. One of the reasons is that many members of the political elite are disappointed with the results of the first...
Wed, 28 Jul 2004
Activists split over HIV/AIDS program
Activists split over HIV/AIDS programDewi Santoso, Jakarta A controversial harm reduction program that was introduced by the government on Friday has split opinion among activists over how effective it will be in containing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
School bodies to produce reports
School bodies to produce reportsLeony Aurora , Jakarta The Jakarta Middle and Higher Education Agency has set a deadline of Aug. 21 for state senior high schools and vocational schools to discuss and draw up their financial reports for the academic year 2004/2005.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Rupiah Rates July 26
Rupiah Rates July 26 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,827.40 6,110.80 6,503.30 6,434.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,568.14 4,984.32 5,303.82 5,248.49 Canadian dollar 1 7,261.91 6,500.83 6,917.19 6,845.37 Swiss franc 1 7,581.87 6,788.71 7,221.96 7,148.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
ASEAN model inadequate for AEC
ASEAN model inadequate for AECArya B. Gaduh, Jakarta In reading Romeo Reyes' description of The ASEAN model of economic integration (The Jakarta Post, July 19-20), it is hard not to become skeptical over the issue.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Monorail project to be redesigned
Monorail project to be redesignedDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Developer PT Jakarta Monorail will alter the monorail route following several snags in the development of the project, which was launched on June 14 in a ceremony officiated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
PwC unit challenges KPPU ruling
PwC unit challenges KPPU rulingTony Hotland JakartaAccounting firm Hadi Sutanto and Associates, the local unit of U.S.-based PricewaterhouseCoopers (Pwc), challenged last month's ruling by the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) against the firm.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Police deny endorsing Megawati
Police deny endorsing MegawatiAbdul Khalik and Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Police admitted on Monday that a video compact disc (VCD) recording of a police meeting in Banyumas, Central Java, was genuine but denied accusations that they had sided with Megawati Soekarnoputri in the July 5 presidential...
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Hail to democracy
Hail to democracy Monday's explosion at the General Elections Commission (KPU) office aside, there was not a lot of excitement to mark the announcement of the official results of the July 5 presidential election.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Wooing car lovers with promises of comfort, luxury
Wooing car lovers with promises of comfort, luxuryRudijanto, Contributor/Jakarta Toyota's recent announcement that it is to introduce a new car called the International Multipurpose Vehicle (IMV) has created great curiosity in the domestic automotive market, even though the company has yet to...
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Former generals visit Abilio
Former generals visit Abilio JAKARTA: In a show of support, 12 retired generals paid a visit on Monday to former East Timor governor Abilio Soares, who is serving a three-year jail term in Cipinang prison in East Jakarta."He (Abilio) is not alone as we stand behind him.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 When will investors give RI a break Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra 2. Bonda -- The Jenkins-Soga saga and Indonesia 1 x 48 The Jenkins-Soga saga and Indonesian diplomacy Bondan Winarno Jakarta 3.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Arranger gets 11 years in Bank Mandiri scandal
Arranger gets 11 years in Bank Mandiri scandalSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court found on Monday the last defendant in the Bank Mandiri loan scandal, Yosef Tjahjadjaja, guilty of stealing Rp 6.4 billion (US$763,000) in state funds and sentenced him to 11 years in prison.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
3-in-1 still confusing
3-in-1 still confusingFrom KompasAt 4:30 p.m. on June 9, I was ticketed by the police on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The police said that though I had entered Jl. Sudirman before 4 p.m., when it was already 4 p.m.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Prosecutors demand 2 years for 'Tempo' journalists
Prosecutors demand 2 years for 'Tempo' journalistsEvi Mariani, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Monday that the court hand down two-year prison sentences to Tempo journalist Ahmad Taufik and editor Tengku Iskandar Ali for inciting public unrest and defaming businessman Tomy Winata.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Maid found dead in employer's house
Maid found dead in employer's house BEKASI: The body of Santi, 18, was found in her bedroom on Sunday evening, in the house where she worked as a maid in Kranji housing complex, Bintara district, Bekasi.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Rights probe into church attack urged
Rights probe into church attack urged PALU, Central Sulawesi: Around 100 protesters grouped in the Cross-religious Forum for Central Sulawesi, staged a rally here on Monday to demand that the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) probe a recent church shooting.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Public still dissatisfied with airport service quality
Public still dissatisfied with airport service qualityMulta Fidrus, Tangerang The Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura (AP) II's 100-day service improvement program is apparently unsatisfactory, at least for some passengers.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Revote boycott puts Al-Zaytun in hot seat
Revote boycott puts Al-Zaytun in hot seatNana Rukmana, Indramayu The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said on Monday it was investigating a boycott of a presidential election revote at the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu regency, West Java.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Susilo, Mega to vie for presidency
Susilo, Mega to vie for presidencyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) declared on Monday that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his former boss, Megawati Soekarnoputri, will fight for the presidency in September.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Oh upbeat taekwondo team can win medal
Oh upbeat taekwondo team can win medalEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia's taekwondo athletes for the upcoming Olympics, Juana Wangsa Putri and Satriyo Rahadani, stand a good chance of winning a medal, says coach Oh Ill Nam.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Batam to soon launch raids on unwed couples living together
Batam to soon launch raids on unwed couples living togetherFadli, Batam The Batam municipal government will soon launch a raid against unmarried couples living together.The plan will be executed in August this year, following the recent order by Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir, said Rayanis Aminah, the...
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Jogja Bird Walk has nature lovers chirping with joy
Jogja Bird Walk has nature lovers chirping with joyBambang Muryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta A group of 50 people braved a cold Sunday morning recently to spot birds as part of the Jogja Bird Walk (JBW) on the slopes of Mt. Merapi here.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
RI, U.S., sign deal on air services
RI, U.S., sign deal on air servicesWahyoe Boediwardhana and Tony Hotland, Denpasar/Jakarta Indonesia and the United States signed on Monday an open-skies aviation agreement between both countries, which removes all restrictions on air services to, from and beyond each other's territory.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Jakarta to build commercial port in Ancol
Jakarta to build commercial port in AncolDamar Harsanto, Jakarta Following the high-budget monorail, Jakarta will soon construct a multipurpose commercial port, projected to cost US$500 million, in East Ancol, North Jakarta, as part of a controversial waterfront project.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Activists differ over harm reduction program
Activists differ over harm reduction programDewi Santoso JakartaA controversial harm reduction program that was introduced by the government on Friday has split opinion among activists over how effective it will be in containing the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Abstention mars democracy
Abstention mars democracyFrom Koran Tempo The rising number of people, currently estimated at 34 percent, refusing to exercise their right to vote in the presidential election, or the golput group as they are locally called, is a political phenomenon worthy of note.