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Wed, 20 Aug 2003
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=============================================================== PREVIEW OF FORD EVEREST AT GAIKINDO AUTO EXPO 2003: PT Ford Motor Indonesia recently previewed its new product, the Ford Everest -- a 7-seater, family SUV with a 2.5L diesel turbo-intercooler and the option of 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Bleeding Flag
Bleeding Flag May I congratulate Lowe Indonesia and Sampoerna on their very sensitive and appropriate insertion in your daily (The Jakarta Post, Sunday, Aug. 17, page 7).No doubt there are many people who will have found the half page insertion of the bleeding Indonesian flag distasteful, however...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
PDI-P, Golkar, PAN in mayoralty race
PDI-P, Golkar, PAN in mayoralty race BANDUNG: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the Golkar Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN) have coalesced to support the nomination of Dada Rosada as the new mayor of Bandung, West Java.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Police ground Brazilian paraglider for drugs
Police ground Brazilian paraglider for drugsMulta Fidrus and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Jakarta Brazilian Marco Archer Cardoso Moreira, who fled from the customs area at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and left behind 13.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
1. Cafe: 2 lines 22 counts
1. Cafe: 2 lines 22 countsSingapore, Canada cafes serve up in Jakarta2. Donald: 1 line 28 countsMcD's cooks up high-tech kitchens
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Malaysian arrest 250 Aceh refugees
Malaysian arrest 250 Aceh refugeesAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian police on Tuesday arrested some 250 Acehnese from neighboring Indonesia outside the UN refugee agency's office for not holding valid travel documents, a senior police official said.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 20, 2003Exhibitions* Painting by students of Akademi Seni Surabaya (Aksera), at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031- 5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Aug. 20.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Jakarta rights tribunal buries E. Timor atrocities
Jakarta rights tribunal buries E. Timor atrocitiesAboeprijadi Santoso,'Radio Netherlands', Amsterdam A mere three years' imprisonment was the controversial verdict for Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri for his role in the 1999 wave of terror and destruction in East Timor that killed hundreds of people and...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
PDI-P leader fired, tension mounts in party
PDI-P leader fired, tension mounts in partyFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading figure within President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been dismissed, fueling tensions within the deeply troubled party.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Day of fires leaves hundreds homeless
Day of fires leaves hundreds homelessApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraA massive fire burned down 165 houses in the coastal area of Belawan here on Tuesday afternoon, leaving hundreds of people homeless. No casualties were reported in the disaster.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
'No helping hands, just spectators for blast victims'
'No helping hands, just spectators for blast victims'Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "People were like flies swarming around food," said Ino Simatupang, describing how most people did nothing to help the injured and dying victims, but only gawked around them in the immediate aftermath of...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
For North Jakartans, water is worth gold
For North Jakartans, water is worth goldZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Water is like gold in this neighborhood," said Warid, a resident in Kampung Japat Saleh in Pademangan, North Jakarta.Warid is among hundreds of residents, who have been experiencing water shortages since the middle of...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Councillors proposes more allowance for clothes
Councillors proposes more allowance for clothesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently without a hint of shame, the 85 already wealthy city councillors have proposed an additional allowance for themselves of Rp 985 million (US$115,882), Rp 434.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
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Do foreigners support separatism? From Koran Tempo There has been some discussion on the possibility of examining foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and this would seem quite natural indeed.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
'Beware of more bomb attacks'
'Beware of more bomb attacks'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The arrest of JW Marriott Hotel bombing suspects has not automatically made Jakarta a safer place, as the National Police admitted on Tuesday that they have been unable to track down explosives and other bombing devices...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
A kilometer banner protest dump
A kilometer banner protest dump BOGOR: Hundreds of Bojong Mekarsari villagers protested on Monday against the Jakarta administration's plan to open a garbage dump site in their area by unfurling a one-kilometer-long banner.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
U.S. provides antiterror equipment
U.S. provides antiterror equipment DENPASAR, Bali: The United States government handed over 60 metal detectors and 30 under-car mirrors to the Bali Police on Tuesday in an effort to improve the local police's capability in preventing any terror attack.Bombs rocked the resort island on Oct.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Electoral district to have between six to 12 seats
Electoral district to have between six to 12 seatsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) decided on Tuesday that an electoral district for the regional legislative councils (DPRDs) in regencies and provinces would have on average six to 12 seats.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge project
Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge projectAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya After several delays, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated on Wednesday to launch the construction of the giant Suramadu bridge to connect the islands of Java and Madura in East Java.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Japan replants trees in N. Sumatra
Japan replants trees in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Japanese parliament members pledged more assistance on Tuesday to the reforestation program in North Sumatra through the planting of tens of thousands of trees over the next five years.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Tight security at Bali tourney
Tight security at Bali tourneyI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The organizing committee of the upcoming 2003 Swatch FIVB World Tour Bali Open beach volleyball tournament, which starts on Friday, plans very tight security measures by deploying at least 120 police officers and 50...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Japan replants trees in N. Sumatra
Japan replants trees in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Japanese parliament members pledged more assistance on Tuesday to the reforestation program in North Sumatra through the planting of tens of thousands of trees over the next five years.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
House backs plans for Antiterror Law
House backs plans for Antiterror LawKurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are backing moves by the government to revise the anti-terrorism law, despite strong opposition from religious leaders and rights activists.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Drought threatens power supply
Drought threatens power supplyFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Java and Bali could face a serious power shortage if the drought here continues until October, when several power plants are scheduled to shut down for maintenance, according to state electricity company PT PLN.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Police receive info on terrorist suspect Hambali from U.S
Police receive info on terrorist suspect Hambali from U.SFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States has supplied information about terrorist suspect Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali and his activities to the Indonesian authorities, the National...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Sukhoi and Indosat cases
Sukhoi and Indosat casesFrom Kompas The purchase of Sukhoi jet fighters from Russia has led to hot debate, not only in the House of Representatives, but also among the general public. This case has been widely reported in the mass media and has prompted protest rallies.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Taxes and illegal fees
Taxes and illegal fees The draft state budget for fiscal year 2004 predicts a decrease in state revenues from 17.3 percent to 17.2 percent as well as in state spending from 19.1 percent to 18.4 percent. It also states that revenues from taxes are likely to increase from 13.1 percent to 13.5 percent.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 20, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 20, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia3:00 Music4:00 Entertainment...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
TNI and civil society
TNI and civil society The recent terrorist attack on the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, the success -- at least for the moment -- of the Indonesian Military's (TNI's) offensive in Aceh, last year's Bali bombing and the world's deep fear of terrorism, have produced a very timely momentum and...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Five finalists set for Iraqi trade bank
Five finalists set for Iraqi trade bankReuters, New York Five consortium led by U.S. banks, along with a lone British bank, have made the final round as applicants to head the newly- established Trade Bank of Iraq, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
4 x 12
4 x 12 Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge project JP/5/bali2 x 28 Hundreds demand answers to allegations of fixed election JP/5/bangis2 x 30 North Sumatran fishermen accuse foreign poachers for small catch JP/5/jeblos1 x 29 Council chief arrested for graft
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Security minister warns of reformative excesses
Security minister warns of reformative excessesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite some progress, the top security minister warned on Tuesday against the reform movement's excesses, saying the poor management of reform could lead to separatism, social disorder and political instability.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
TNI and war on terrorism
TNI and war on terrorism The recent terrorist attack on the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, the success -- at least for the moment -- of the Indonesian Military's (TNI's) offensive in Aceh, last year's Bali bombing and the world's deep fear of terrorism, have produced a very timely momentum and...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Activist turned away from Sarawak
Activist turned away from SarawakMALAYSIA: Taking a rare step against one of its own citizens, Malaysian authorities barred a rights activist from entering a state on Borneo island to attend a conference, her group said Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Foreign ministry has new spokesman
Foreign ministry has new spokesman JAKARTA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has named a new spokesman who will replace Marty Natalegawa, who has been named director general of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN).
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Taxes and illegal fees
Taxes and illegal fees The draft state budget for fiscal year 2004 predicts a decrease in state revenues from 17.3 percent to 17.2 percent as well as in state spending from 19.1 percent to 18.4 percent. It also states that revenues from taxes are likely to increase from 13.1 percent to 13.5 percent.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
PGN delays natural gas supply to Singapore
PGN delays natural gas supply to SingaporeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Natural gas shipments from Indonesia to Singapore using the newly inaugurated gas pipeline has been delayed until Aug. 24 due to technical problems.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Lending rate may drop to 12% by year-end
Lending rate may drop to 12% by year-endThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bank lending rate is expected to drop to around 12 percent by the end of this year from the current average rate of 15 percent, senior bank Pramukti official Surjaudaja says.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Ailing aircraft company to layoff 6,000 workers
Ailing aircraft company to layoff 6,000 workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The government has finally decided to dismiss some 6,000 employees of state-owned aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia as part of a restructuring program designed to help lift the ailing company out of years of...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Westerners and good Muslims
Westerners and good Muslims Tariq Ramadhan claims that what we have here in the West is the absence of Islam (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 17, 2003). Well, it all depends on his perspective, on how he interpreted it and, of course, on how he views the issue of the relationship between the civil...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Airline employees demand payment
Airline employees demand payment TANGERANG: About 100 employees of Indonesia Airlines staged a rally at the Tangerang manpower office on Tuesday morning, demanding that the company be forced to pay them salaries owing.An employee representative, Rony A.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 20, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 20, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia3:00 Music4:00 Entertainment...
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Papuan Assembly would quell separatism: SNUP
Papuan Assembly would quell separatism: SNUPM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A solidarity group for Papua demanded on Tuesday that the central government call off its plan to divide the province and keep its promise by immediately establishing the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP).
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
1. HAMBALI: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. HAMBALI: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Police receive info on terrorist suspect Hambali from U.S. 2. KL: 38 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30 Acehnese find no sympathy, safety from strife in neighboring Malaysia 3. GLIDER: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Police ground Brazilian paraglider for drugs 4.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Skirmishes yield 4 rebel deaths in Aceh
Skirmishes yield 4 rebel deaths in AcehAgencies, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) shot dead four separatist rebels including a suspected senior figure as it marked the first half of its major offensive against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
2004 budget targets achievable: Burhanuddin
2004 budget targets achievable: BurhanuddinThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said the monetary targets set out in the 2004 state budget draft were achievable despite the potential problems during the election year.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
RP imports down 3.3% in June
RP imports down 3.3% in June MANILA: Merchandise imports in the Philippines fell 3.3 percent from a year earlier in June, though imports for the first six months remained ahead of last year's levels, the National Statistics Office said on Tuesday.June imports dropped 3.3 percent to US$2.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
JP/5/suramadu
JP/5/suramaduMegawati set to launch Suramadu constructionAinur R. Sophiaan The Jakarta Post SurabayaAfter several delays, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated on Wednesday to launch the construction of the giant Suramadu bridge to connect the islands of Java and Madura in East Java.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
A kilometer banner protest dump
A kilometer banner protest dump BOGOR: Hundreds of Bojong Mekarsari villagers protested on Monday against the Jakarta administration's plan to open a garbage dump site in their area by unfurling a one-kilometer-long banner.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003
Govt to launch road show next month to market int'l bonds
Govt to launch road show next month to market int'l bondsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will visit a number of major financial centers including New York, London, Singapore and Dubai next month to assess investors' interest in a planned international bonds issue, said Bank Indonesia...