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Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 27, 2004 Performances* Poetry Reading, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., July 31. * Concert Musik Cinta Mukti-Mukti, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.
Tue, 27 Jul 2004
Voters explain why they abstained in July 5 election
Voters explain why they abstained in July 5 electionTiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta The final results of the presidential election announced on Monday show that the number of people who did not use their right to vote on July 5 increased to 32,044,063, or about 20.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Kayu Aro surviving, still brewing
Kayu Aro surviving, still brewingSyofiardi Bachyul J.B., The Jakarta Post/Kerinci, JambiThe siren roared at 6:30 a.m., breaking the silence of a cold morning.It came from the tea factory. Tea leaf pickers, mostly women, hurried one after another along a pathway leading to a section of the tea...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Most security guards not well-trained: Police
Most security guards not well-trained: PoliceEvi Mariani, JakartaThe high crime rate in the city has prompted some owners of luxurious houses to hire security guards. However, most guards are not that useful when confronted with fearless robbers.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Part 1 of 2: When will investors give RI a break
Part 1 of 2: When will investors give RI a breakSisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning, Canberra The recent announcement by the Investment Coordinating Board Chairman that foreign direct investment (FDI) was down by one- third in the first half of 2004 is hardly news these days (The Jakarta Post, July...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
More workers arrive from KL
More workers arrive from KL SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The deportation of Indonesian workers from Malaysia has continued, with 1,000 to 3,000 arriving every day in Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan, a local official said on Saturday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
'Spider-Man' scales 25-story building
'Spider-Man' scales 25-story buildingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFrench 'Spider-Man' Alain Robert amazed thousands of Jakartans when he climbed on Sunday the 25-story Indosat building on Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Central Jakarta, without any safety equipment.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Diabetes on the rise in East Java
Diabetes on the rise in East JavaID Nugroho, SurabayaDidik Abdullah was confused. A cut on his right knee was not healing; in fact, it was getting worse and had begun to reek. His wife and two children, who had been patient with him, began to complain about the odor.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Indonesia takes only one title in Milo Open
Indonesia takes only one title in Milo OpenMoch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North SumatraHost Indonesia managed to secure only one title, in the mixed doubles final, at the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open 2004 badminton championships on Sunday, down from four titles last year.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LETDisappointed in PangandaranFrom KompasSome time ago, I went to Pangandaran beach with some friends. Unfortunately, the trip was spoiled by the bad conduct of a motorized vessel provider. We were told that for Rp 20,000 per person we could tour the Pangandaran waters, and for another Rp...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Govt destroys 120 tons of beef
Govt destroys 120 tons of beef BEKASI: Customs authorities burned 120 tons of decaying beef illegally imported from the U.S. on Friday evening, but no stern measures have been taken against the importers.The incineration took place at the Husbandry Quarantine Center in Rawa Benteng, Bekasi.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
1. 5CHILD (2X24)
1. 5CHILD (2X24) Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East Java 2. 5DIABET (3x12) Diabetes on the rise in East Java 3. 5WATER (2x30) Clean water business in Gunungkidul thrives during drought
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Commission asked to extend campaign period to 30 days
Commission asked to extend campaign period to 30 daysTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) called on the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Sunday to extend the length of the official campaign for the runoff election to allow more time for voters to study and be informed...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Cellular business shows unstoppable growth
Cellular business shows unstoppable growthTony Hotland, Jakarta Boosted by declining phone rates and the entry of more sophisticated handset technology, the number of cellular subscribers rose by 5.1 million, or 28 percent, to 23.4 million in the first half of the year, from 18.3 million last year.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
TV Program: Monday, July 26, 2004
TV Program: Monday, July 26, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik10:00 Dialogue11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 11:30 Doing Business12:00 p.m.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Supreme Court clarifies
Supreme Court clarifies With reference to the news item published in The Jakarta Post on July 20, titled Eight Supreme Court officials take oaths, it is written in the seventh paragraph: "Mariana will assist ... etc.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
New bird flu cases have no effect on poultry market
New bird flu cases have no effect on poultry marketZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The reemergence of bird flu cases in some parts of the country has not depressed the local poultry market, as consumers seem to be more confident now with the precautionary measures taken by the government, according to an...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Megawati's bargaining position
Megawati's bargaining position The invitation from the House of Representatives to the two presidential candidates who will go on to the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 to present their likely Cabinet formations should they win the election (Kompas, July 15) is worth...
Mon, 26 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.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
1. KPU: 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15
1. KPU: 55 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 15 Candidates stay cool awaiting election results 2. TERROR: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Bali bombers will never walk free: Minister 3. MILO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Indonesia takes only one title in Milo Open 4. NEWMONT: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Newmont case another blow to mining
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Singapore Petroleum buys RI firm
Singapore Petroleum buys RI firm SINGAPORE: Oil producer and refiner Singapore Petroleum Co. has bought an Indonesian subsidiary of U.S.-based gas and oil giant El Paso Corp. for US$23.2 million, SPC said on Saturday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East Java
Child trafficking, violence rampant in Jambi, East JavaJon Afrizal and Indra Harsaputra, Jambi/SurabayaThe celebration of National Children's Day on Friday, may be already over, but there is work to be done, for people of all walks of life in the country, especially the government on issues that...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Ford to build plant in China
Ford to build plant in China SHANGHAI: Ford Motor Co.'s plan to build a third auto plant in China with the cooperation of Japan's Mazda Motor reflects foreign carmakers continued ambitions in the world's fastest growing market.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
'State should take responsibility'
'State should take responsibility'Law No. 23/2002 on child protection stipulates that the government, families and parents must protect children's rights to choose and freedom to develop their creativity.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Foreign firms enter Banten
Foreign firms enter Banten TANGERANG: Ten foreign companies operating in Banten province will expand their businesses in the near future, creating employment for 1,384 people.The companies produce textiles and textile byproducts, processed foods, building materials and machines.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Malaysia to build broadband facilities
Malaysia to build broadband facilitiesKUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will sink 800 million ringgit (US$210.52 million) into broadband facilities to expand the service to rural areas and roll out faster access to the Internet, reports said Saturday.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Papua issue a challenge for the new president
Papua issue a challenge for the new presidentNeles Tebay, Rome Papua is not a determining factor in the presidential campaign as it has a very small number of voters. Neither Megawati Soekarnoputri or Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono need to pay too much attention to wooing voters from among the some two...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Permata Bank glitters like precious jewel
Permata Bank glitters like precious jewelDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta They don't call it permata (jewel) for nothing. Bank Permata is glittering like a precious jewel.The government's 71 percent stake in the bank, which is one of the assets the Indonesian Banking Restructuring Agency (IBRA) failed to...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA: Former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid forecast on Saturday that the number of people likely to abstain from voting in the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 could be as high as 60 percent.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Six councillors to go on trial soon
Six councillors to go on trial soonBANDA ACEH, Aceh: Prosecutors at Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Prosecutor's Office handed over to the court on Saturday the case files of a Rp 5.7 billion (US$ 600,000) graft case that involved six councillors to the Banda Aceh District Court.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Police say JI planning more attacks in Indonesia
Police say JI planning more attacks in IndonesiaAbdul Khalik, JakartaSeveral members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) network are still planning to launch terror attacks in various parts of the country despite the arrest of some of their leaders, a senior police officer said.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Anwar's daughter seeks support in U.S.
Anwar's daughter seeks support in U.S.USA: As Malaysia's ex-deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim grimaces in pain in prison, his daughter Nurul Izzah is in the United States lobbying for support to have him travel to Germany for critical back surgery.
Mon, 26 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.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Australia and Malaysia to assess free trade deal prospects
Australia and Malaysia to assess free trade deal prospects Agence France-Presse SydneyAustralia and Malaysia will examine the possibility of a free trade agreement on Monday at a meeting of senior government officials, Trade Minister Mark Vaile's office said.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Rudijanto
Rudijanto 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 unveil the specifications and design of the new vehicle.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Street carnival fails to draw crowds due lack of promotion
Street carnival fails to draw crowds due lack of promotionDamar Harsanto, JakartaKarnaval Jakarta, staged to mark the end of month-long festivities for the city's 477th anniversary, which fell on June 22, failed to attract large crowds.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
JP/2/zaytun
JP/2/zaytunProbe into Al-Zaytun revote boycott urged Nana Rukmana Indramayu More than 11,500 voters from the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school boycotted the presidential election revote on Sunday, but committee officials declared the poll results valid, while observers called for a criminal...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Newmont case 'another blow to mining'
Newmont case 'another blow to mining'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy over Newmont's operations, sparked by allegations from non-governmental organizations that the firm polluted waters in North Sulawesi, has dealt another blow to the nation's mining industry and hurt investment in the sector,...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Voters boycott revote at Al-Zaytun
Voters boycott revote at Al-ZaytunNana Rukmana, IndramayuMore than 11,500 voters from the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school boycotted the presidential election revote on Sunday, but committee officials declared the poll results valid, while observers called for a criminal investigation into the...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Guards accompany busway passengers
Guards accompany busway passengers JAKARTA: Busway operator Transjakarta started assigning guards on buses on Monday to ensure onboard security.Company director Irzal Z Djamal said one guard would be assigned to each bus from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Hospitals, firms accused of polluting rivers
Hospitals, firms accused of polluting riversWahyuana , BekasiThe stench along the Kalimalang River that runs beside a road linking Bekasi and Jakarta had long been overlooked by residents and motorists until the Bekasi environmental management agency found hazardous levels of toxic substances in...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Rossi must check Biaggi charge at Donington
Rossi must check Biaggi charge at Donington Reuters, London World champion Valentino Rossi must check the resurgent Max Biaggi at the British Grand Prix at Donington Park on Sunday if he is to retain his slender lead in the MotoGP championship.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
The use of seat belts mandatory
The use of seat belts mandatoryKENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The use of seat belt will be mandatory in September this year for private car owners in Southeast Sulawesi province, while for public transportation drivers and passengers, they have to begin wearing seat belts in October.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Camera cell phones keep getting better
Camera cell phones keep getting betterZatni Arbi, Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.idContrary to what some might think, I don't change my cell phone very often. My current cell phone is a Nokia 6800, which, at one point in the past almost got crushed by a cab I had just ridden in.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Thai future may rest with Effenberg
Thai future may rest with EffenbergBANGKOK : Former German midfield stalwart Stefan Effenberg has targeted 2010 as a breakout year for football in Asia and in particular Thailand, saying he has just the ticket to help them get to the World Cup finals in six years time.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will sink 800 million ringgit (US210.52
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will sink 800 million ringgit (US210.52 million) into broadband facilities to expand the service to rural areas and roll out faster access to the Internet, reports said Saturday. Energy, Communications and Multimedia Minister Lim Keng Yaik was quoted by the New Straits Times...
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Religious leaders told to join AIDS campaign
Religious leaders told to join AIDS campaignSari P. Setiogi, JakartaUnlike in other countries, people living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia are ostracized by religious leaders, who should play a pivotal role in the fight against the virus.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur
Abstainers may reach 60%: Gus Dur YOGYAKARTA: Former President Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid forecast on Saturday that the number of people likely to abstain from voting in the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 could be as high as 60 percent.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
Hot spots drop to six after rain
Hot spots drop to six after rainBENGKULU: Recent heavy rain in Bengkulu province has reduced the number of fires in the province to six spots from 21 spots in June.Soegito, the head of Bengkulu forestry office, said on Saturday that the rain, which fell during dry season this year, was unexpected.
Mon, 26 Jul 2004
JP/R. Berto Wedhatama
JP/R. Berto WedhatamaREAL-LIFE SPIDERMAN: French urban climber Alain Robert, nicknamed spiderman, scales the 27-story, 110-meter high PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. (Indosat) building on Jl. Merdeka Barat in Central Jakarta.