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Wed, 25 Aug 2004
On Sumbawa
On Sumbawa In your Aug. 20 edition you reported an earthquake that, quote, "jolted the resort island of Sumbawa Besar (...). Sumbawa Besar is located some 79 kilometers south of Bali". * Sumbawa Besar is not an island. It is the capital of the westernmost regency of Sumbawa island.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
1. INSIGHT: 48 PT, 5 COLS, 1 X 30
1. INSIGHT: 48 PT, 5 COLS, 1 X 30 RI-S'pore ties: Opportunity lost 2. BISRI: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 15 Charismatic cleric Cholil laid to rest 3. MARRIOTT: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Marriott accomplice sentenced to 10 years 4. MOTOR: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 25 Two-stroke bikes to be banned 5.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Tangerang villages to be upgraded
Tangerang villages to be upgradedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang A recent call from Tangerang Council chairman Dadang Kartasasmita to divide Tangerang regency into two regencies and one municipality has prompted the regency administration to upgrade the status of villages, particularly...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Two-stroke bikes phased out
Two-stroke bikes phased outDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta administration has asked the Office of the State Minister for the Environment to go ahead with its plan to ban the production of two-stroke motorcycles in a bid to minimize air pollution in the capital.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Indonesia told to boost G-33 alliance
Indonesia told to boost G-33 allianceZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia should play a leading role in the Group of 33 developing nations alliance to protect the interests of developing countries in future World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations, experts said in a seminar here on...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Blue sky not rhetoric in Shanghai
Blue sky not rhetoric in Shanghai As one of Jakarta's sister cities, Shanghai, China -- with a total population of 13 million and an area of 6,341 square kilometers -- has similar problems. In a recent comparative study organized by the City Council, The Jakarta Post's Damar Harsanto was invited to...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Students disappear after revealing police poll bias
Students disappear after revealing police poll biasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Two students who accused the Medan Police of supporting incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the election have gone missing, the North Sumatra Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said on...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
'Pylon' the misery as cables spark high tension in Bandung
'Pylon' the misery as cables spark high tension in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Bandung Dozens of Brebes regency residents visited the offices of state electricity company PT PLN in Bandung, the capital of West Java province, on Monday demanding that the company pay Rp 4.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Prosecutors to bring Ba'asyir to court before Sept. 20
Prosecutors to bring Ba'asyir to court before Sept. 20Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Alleged Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) leader Abu Bakar Ba'asyir will be brought to trial before Sept. 20 to answer charges regarding his role in a series of terrorist attacks across the country, the Attorney...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Emission tests reveal hazy picture
Emission tests reveal hazy pictureDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Twenty-four of 140 private cars, or 17 percent, that underwent free emission tests at Plaza Indonesia in Central Jakarta on Tuesday failed to pass the test.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Kendari councillors put under city arrest in corruption case
Kendari councillors put under city arrest in corruption caseHasrul and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Kendari/Medan Bowing to pressure from councillors, the Kendari Prosecutor's Office released on Tuesday the 22 councillors named graft suspects from a local prison and placed them under city...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
RP launches campaign to trim oil use
RP launches campaign to trim oil use MANILA: The Philippines on Tuesday launched a campaign to trim its oil consumption by 12 percent to deal with high crude prices.The campaign aims to achieve "energy savings of 23 million barrels of oil equivalent, equal to a 12 percent reduction in our oil...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Security up at City Council
Security up at City Council To ensure security during the inauguration of 75 new council members, the police will reroute traffic heading toward Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, to Jl. Agus Salim and Jl. KH Wahid Hasyim from 7 a.m. on Wednesday.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Home care takes away senior citizens' loneliness
Home care takes away senior citizens' lonelinessBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The aging population and limited number of nursing homes for senior citizens has prompted HelpAge Indonesia, a foundation especially established to help the elderly, to initiate a pilot project called home...
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Government sells Rp 3t worth of bonds
Government sells Rp 3t worth of bonds The government on Tuesday issued Rp 3 trillion (about US$323.79 million) worth of bonds at a weighted average yield of 11.74 percent.The Ministry of Finance said in a statement the 10-year bonds, which pay a coupon of 11 percent, mature on Oct. 15, 2014.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
1. TAUFIK: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. TAUFIK: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Olympic medalists come home to heroes' welcome 2. BUDGET: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS Govt plans 334% fuel subsidy hike 3. OLYM: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Another to lose laurels to drugs 4. ACEH: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Soldier shoots dead four comrades
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Firms get tools to protect ozone
Firms get tools to protect ozone JAKARTA: The Office of the State Minister for the Environment and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) handed over on Monday equipment to enable 13 refrigerator producers to adopt an ozone-friendly production process.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Villages to get new phone lines
Villages to get new phone linesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government expects to complete by the end of the year the installation of some 3,500 new fixed telephone lines in rural areas across the country, which is the second phase of a Rp 475 billion (US$51.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Students demand cheaper fees
Students demand cheaper fees YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of students in Yogyakarta staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the office of Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubowono X to express their concerns about skyrocketing university fees.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Megawati goes all out on welfare tour
Megawati goes all out on welfare tourThe Jakarta Post, Mataram/Surabaya President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited West Nusa Tenggara on Tuesday, where she handed over government grants worth Rp 17 billion (US$1.8million) for community development at district level across the province.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
Only 14% of busway passengers used to drive: Study
Only 14% of busway passengers used to drive: StudyBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/JakartaSeven months after its launch on Jan. 15, the busway has only managed to attract around 5,600 private car owners, or 14 percent of the busway's 40,000 daily commuters.
Wed, 25 Aug 2004
[b]Indonesia can significantly
Indonesia can significantly increase its tax revenues Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa Jakarta2. Pro -- Fear and loathing in the first world 2 x 30 Fear in advanced economies about prowess of emerging markets Robert J. Shiller Project Syndicate
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Independence or death
Independence or deathFrom Media Indonesia The motto "Independence or death" was very popular during the period of struggle for independence. In essence it means that Indonesians were determined to free themselves from the shackles of foreign colonialists.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Local TVs opt for 'fool's gold'
Local TVs opt for 'fool's gold'Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When Taufik Hidayat won the gold medal in the Olympic men's badminton singles in Athens last Saturday, most Indonesians were unaware of his victory until they picked up their newspapers the next day, as none of the 11 stations...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Rp 80b road to be built in Cirebon
Rp 80b road to be built in Cirebon CIREBON, West Java: The central government, through state toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, will build a toll road between Plumbon and Tegalkarang in Cirebon regency.The project will cost Rp 80 billion (US$8.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Developer asks for more time to finish work
Developer asks for more time to finish work JAKARTA: The management of developer PT Bukit Sentul Tbk. has asked for an additional two months to finish the construction of houses at Bukit Sentul estate in Bogor regency due to management restructuring, said the developer's new marketing director I.M.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
KPU members criticized for overseas voter program
KPU members criticized for overseas voter programM. Taufiqurrahman and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations criticized on Monday an overseas trip by three members of the General Elections Commission (KPU), branding it a waste of funds that the...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Cholil Bisri dies
Cholil Bisri dies People's Consultative Assembly deputy speaker Cholil Bisri, 62, died on Monday at his residence in Rembang, Central Java, after suffering from a liver ailment and low blood pressure. He is survived by his wife and eight children.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Time to stop climbing trees
Time to stop climbing treesFrom KompasTree climbing contests in Jakarta to celebrate Independence Day on Aug. 17 have always used the trunks of pinang (areca palm) trees measuring seven meters in length with a diameter of 20 centimeters. It takes over five years for the tree to grow to this size.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Nonmilitary approach best against terror: Workshop
Nonmilitary approach best against terror: WorkshopIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government should focus on a nonmilitary approach in fighting terrorism to avoid misunderstandings with Islamic groups, a discussion panel concluded on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Govt set to revise 2004 budget
Govt set to revise 2004 budget Despite rising concerns over the impact of soaring oil prices, the government said on Monday it was unlikely to revise downward its initial projection for 2004 economic growth.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
NGOs fail to absorb basic issues at grass roots
NGOs fail to absorb basic issues at grass rootsTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of more than 200 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) began a three-day national conference here on Monday to discuss their roles in society and address concerns that NGOs have failed to adapt to...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Restructuring of textile industry needs $505 million
Restructuring of textile industry needs $505 millionZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The national textile and textile articles industry needs at least US$505 million to "restructure" production facilities, said the Ministry of Industry and Trade in announcing the result of a recent survey...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Drivers protest 'becak' bylaw
Drivers protest 'becak' bylawMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang As the sole breadwinner of his family, becak (pedicab) driver Jepri, who operates around Jl. Dr. Sitanala in Tangerang, takes one day at a time. However, Tangerang administration's issuance of Bylaw No.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Fatmawati, model hospital
Fatmawati, model hospitalFrom RepublikaAs a participant in the compulsory health insurance scheme, I last used the health facilities of Fatmawati General Hospital in South Jakarta on July 19, followed by my wife, who later underwent orthopedic surgery.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Banner festival to be held in Bali
Banner festival to be held in Bali DENPASAR, Bali: The Arti Foundation, in cooperation with the Pembangunan Sanur Foundation and Switzerland's the Rainbow Project, have invited artists and students from 50 countries to participate in an international umbul-umbul (banner) festival to be held in Bali.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Fishermen still wary over fragile peace
Fishermen still wary over fragile peaceM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post/Ambon Although the security situation has largely returned to normal in the formerly riot-torn province of Maluku, people are still worried about the future of the fragile peace in the province.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
KPK inaugurates secretary-general
KPK inaugurates secretary-general JAKARTA: After eight months of operations, the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) inaugurated on Monday its secretary- general to support its activities.Commission chairman Taufikurrahman Ruki said, after installing Sugiri Syarief as its first...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Major factions want TNI under ministry
Major factions want TNI under ministryKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Major factions in the House of Representatives have proposed that the Indonesian Military (TNI) fall under the control of the Ministry of Defense, albeit partially.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Plaza offers free vehicle emission tests today
Plaza offers free vehicle emission tests todayThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shopgoers can have a free vehicle emission test at Plaza Indonesia, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday. The shopping center management is working together with the City Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) and the Association for...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Anti-terror squad dissolution sought
Anti-terror squad dissolution sought JAKARTA: The Indonesian Mujahidin Council (MMI) demanded on Monday the National Police dissolve their special antiterror squad, accusing it of arbitrarily arresting Muslim activists for their alleged involvement in the Jamaah Islamiyah terror group.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Basketball league begins for Jakarta students
Basketball league begins for Jakarta studentsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Elementary school and junior high school students in Jakarta will compete in the Wall's Junior Basketball League starting on Friday.Games for the league, which will run until Dec.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
S'pore to double manufacturing output
S'pore to double manufacturing outputAssociated Press, Singapore Singapore says it hopes to double manufacturing output in 15 years even as regional competition heats up from lower-cost rivals such as fast-growing China and India.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Hanoi backs first S'pore listing
Hanoi backs first S'pore listing HANOI: Vietnam's finance ministry will support national shipping company Gemadept as the first domestic firm to list on a foreign stock market, a ministry official told AFP on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Malaysia hospital offers services
Malaysia hospital offers services JAKARTA: Malaysian-owned Pantai Group Hospitals has opened an office here, offering its services to Indonesians who want medical treatment in the neighboring country.Pantai Group Indonesia country manager Widya Murni said on Monday the group offered facilities...
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Nonmilitary approach, an alternative to fighting terror
Nonmilitary approach, an alternative to fighting terrorIvy Susanti The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government should focus on a nonmilitary approach in fighting terrorism to avoid misunderstandings with Islamic groups, a discussion panel concluded on Monday.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
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The 2005 state budget: Are we in wonderland? Kahlil Rowter Jakarta2. Pat -- Departure tax a move in the right direction 2 x 30 Abolishing the departure tax is a move in the right direction Patrick Guntensperger Jakarta
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
WHO urges ASEAN tobacco clampdown
WHO urges ASEAN tobacco clampdown The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to strengthen curbs on the tobacco trade to prevent the industry making a profit from a regional free-trade agreement.
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
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Court to run Tax Tribunal 2. Conoco (1x33) Belanak field to start production 3. Budget (3x10) Govt set to revise 2004 budget
Tue, 24 Aug 2004
Residents oppose Ciliwung-Cisadane channel
Residents oppose Ciliwung-Cisadane channelMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Residents living along the riverbanks of the Cisadane in Tangerang have objected to a central government's project involving the building a waterway connecting the Cisadane with Ciliwung river in Jakarta, for fear it...