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Wed, 18 Aug 2004
'I'm proud to be Indonesian'
'I'm proud to be Indonesian' Indonesia commemorated its 59th year of independence on Aug. 17. The young democracy has made some progress, but deep-rooted corruption has slowed economic development and hampered efforts to establish reliable executive, legislative and judicial institutions.
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Dutch FM to visit Indonesia
Dutch FM to visit IndonesiaThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Netherlands' Foreign Affairs Minister Bernard Bot will visit Indonesia next week to meet Indonesian foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda in Jakarta to discuss bilateral relations and the forthcoming Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit, the Royal...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
'Tempo' chief editor calls for end of press persecution
'Tempo' chief editor calls for end of press persecutionUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Tempo chief editor Bambang Harymurti asked the panel of judges to deliver a fair verdict at Monday's trial of a libel suit filed by businessman Tomy Winata against the weekly's journalists.
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Day marked in constrasting fashion
Day marked in constrasting fashionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two presidential candidates due to contest the Sept. 20 election held two separate flag-raising ceremonies on Tuesday, the day when millions of people across the country joined hands to celebrate the nation's 59th anniversary of...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
JP/4/images
JP/4/images RELAXED INDEPENDENCE ATMOSPHEREIndonesia celebrated its 59th Independence Day peacefully on Tuesday, despite minor disturbances in the troubled provinces of Aceh and Papua. Throughout the country, the day was marked by solemn, flag-raising ceremonies and festivities that continued until...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX.rm .plStock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug. 16, 2004:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Dutch minister to visit RI
Dutch minister to visit RI JAKARTA: Dutch foreign affairs minister Bernard Bot will visit Indonesia from Aug. 25 to Aug. 27, the Netherlands Embassy in Jakarta said in a press release on Monday.During the visit, Bot will meet with his Indonesian counterpart Hassan Wirayuda to discuss bilateral...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
[b]Megawati raises
Megawati raises military spending 2. 2x24Three suspects held over murder of prosecutor 3. 2x26Govt plans to improve judges' knowledge of legal issues 4. 1x24House begins final session 5. 1x25Mega concerned over RI workers
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Govt plans to improve judges's knowledge of legal issues
Govt plans to improve judges's knowledge of legal issuesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Often criticized for issuing verdicts that do not coincide with the public's sense of justice, the Supreme Court is now gearing up to train judges in courts across the country in a bid to...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Govt to boost funds for primary needs
Govt to boost funds for primary needsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The current government has plans increase funds for a total of 66 ministries and agencies next year, particularly those providing services for "primary needs" -- namely security and order, education, settlements,...
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Luxurious cars in the city
Luxurious cars in the cityFrom Media Indonesia As a newcomer to Jakarta, I am proud of the city's successful development and the people's wealth. From the bus I witness so many luxurious cars queuing up in the street, a scene I could only watch on TV when I was in my hometown.
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Medan police also accused of ballot bias
Medan police also accused of ballot biasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan Another case of alleged police partiality in favor of incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri ahead of the Sept. 20 election showdown was revealed on Monday in Medan, North Sumatra.
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Growth slows in second quarter: BPS
Growth slows in second quarter: BPSZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The country's economy grew at a slower rate in the second quarter, compared to the first quarter of the year as consumer spending weakened due to rising inflation.
Wed, 18 Aug 2004
Susilo team accused of illegal campaigning
Susilo team accused of illegal campaigning SEMARANG: Members of presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY)'s campaign team have been accused of violating the election law by distributing 600 notebooks bearing Susilo's picture in several regencies in Central Java.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout
India's Tata expands regional footprint via NatSteel buyout Martin Abbugao Agence France Presse/SingaporeIndia's Tata Iron and Steel Company Ltd. took a strategic step to expand its Asian footprint with the announcement on Monday it will buy the Asia-Pacific steel operations of Singapore's NatSteel...
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Islamic reformism from within
Islamic reformism from withinMuhamad Ali, Jakarta The New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof in his recent article, Islamic Reformism: Martyrs, Virgins and Grapes (Aug. 4), provides criticism of religious fundamentalism -- Christian, Jewish, but specifically Muslim fundamentalism -- and hoped...
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Sunparking and lost helmet
Sunparking and lost helmetFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Aug. 1, I visited ITC and Ambassador Mal in Kuningan, Jakarta, at 3:28 p.m.. I parked my motorcycle in the parking lot managed by Sunparking, leaving my locked helmet and jacket on my motorcycles as there were no lockers around.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
In developing-country hospitals, an old, low-cost method works best
In developing-country hospitals, an old, low-cost method works best Karl Wilson Agence France Press ManilaEvery day at the Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital in central Manila, dozens of women can be found lying on the floor, their new-born babies wrapped in a pouch of cloth and strapped to their...
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Democracy and foreign interests
Democracy and foreign interestsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe Indonesian Military (TNI) bill does not lead to a TNI that conforms to principles of democracy, according to observers from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Community against crime
Community against crimeFrom Suara KaryaThe public will praise successful attempts by the police to seize criminals. However, these days community members prefer to catch crooks and punish them physically on the spot.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Luxurious cars in the city
Luxurious cars in the cityFrom Media IndonesiaAs a newcomer to Jakarta, I am proud of the city's successful development and the people's wealth. From the bus I witness so many luxurious cars queuing up in the street, a scene I could only watch on TV when I was in my hometown.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, August 18, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, August 18, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Showbiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 TV Drama: Suka-Suka4:30...
Tue, 17 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, 17 Aug 2004
Challenge of interfaith dialog in globalization era
Challenge of interfaith dialog in globalization eraBenny Susetyo Jakarta Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi of Malaysia has said that the world is now seriously in need of establishing an interfaith dialog in the struggle for peace and justice, and should not remain in a state of continuous...
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Corruption eradication moves ahead
Corruption eradication moves ahead From Koran TempoThe Megawati government's serious intention to eliminate corruption is indicated by the issuance of Presidential Decree No.59/2004 on the establishment of anticorruption courts.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
My name is misspelled
My name is misspelled With regard to a page 1 article in the Sunday, Aug. 15, edition of The Jakarta Post, titled Mega honors leading nationals, I would like to express my disappointment over the error made in the spelling of my name.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
First smoking, next apartments?
First smoking, next apartments?From Warta KotaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to issue a local regulation banning people from smoking in public places will surely be welcomed by most citizens in the capital as good health is indeed the right of everyone.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Corruption eradication moves ahead
Corruption eradication moves ahead From Koran TempoThe Megawati government's serious intention to eliminate corruption is indicated by the issuance of Presidential Decree No.59/2004 on the establishment of anticorruption courts.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
(EXPOBriefs ad column -- Wednesday, August 18, 2004)
(EXPOBriefs ad column -- Wednesday, August 18, 2004)============================================= Leadership Skills for Bankers Prof. D. Ghosh Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB, a professional banker for 28 years with experience of more than 500 workshops, will conduct a workshop in Jakarta titled...
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
First smoking, next apartments?
First smoking, next apartments?From Warta KotaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to issue a local regulation banning people from smoking in public places will surely be welcomed by most citizens in the capital as good health is indeed the right of everyone.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Sunparking and lost helmet
Sunparking and lost helmetFrom Bisnis IndonesiaOn Aug. 1, I visited ITC and Ambassador Mal in Kuningan, Jakarta, at 3:28. I parked my motorcycle in the parking lot managed by Sunparking, leaving my locked helmet and jacket on my motorcycles as there were no lockers around.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Jusuf Kalla and the Chinese
Jusuf Kalla and the ChineseIvan Wibowo Jakarta From the names on the two presidential tickets in the Sept. 20 election runoff -- Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla and Megawati Soekarnoputri-Hasyim Muzadi -- South Sulawesi businessman Kalla's is the most controversial for Chinese- Indonesians.
Tue, 17 Aug 2004
Community against crime
Community against crimeFrom Suara KaryaThe public will praise successful attempts by the police to seize criminals. However, these days community members prefer to catch crooks and punish them physically on the spot.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Jakartans in festive mood
Jakartans in festive moodBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Many Jakartans were busy beautifying their neighborhoods with red-and-white bunting and decorations, and preparing themselves for fun and games two days before the country's 59th Independence Day on Aug. 17.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Research event has surprise ending
Research event has surprise endingDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Youth Research Competition was brought to a surprising end on Saturday as research papers on social sciences dominated the awards.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Police leaves reporters in dark over big arrest
Police leaves reporters in dark over big arrestEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A short messaging system (SMS) was received by many crime news reporters on the night of Aug. 10. It said Tanri Abeng's son, Emil, had been arrested in a room at the Grand Mahakam Hotel by Kebayoran Baru Police for...
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Dili undecided on 'expert commission'
Dili undecided on 'expert commission'Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayudha met with his East Timorese counterpart Jose Ramos Horta here on Sunday to discuss human rights and the borders between the two countries.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Security beefed up prior to festival
Security beefed up prior to festival BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Aceh provincial police has deployed over 1,000 personnel to secure the week-long cultural festival here, which will be opened on Thursday by President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Cycling to work
Cycling to work We should give a big salute and strong support to the Indonesian Mountain Biking Community (MTB Indonesia) in organizing "A Bike to Work Event" on Aug. 6 (The Jakarta Post of Aug. 7). Let us treat this as a starting point for Jakarta people who really care about worsening air...
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Suspension of flights renews concern over Garuda's health
Suspension of flights renews concern over Garuda's healthTony Hotland The Jakarta Post/Jakarta When Garuda Indonesia recently halted its Jakarta-Amsterdam flights and cut back on the number of flights to Guangzhou, it raised questions about the health of the national flag carrier.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
*Attorney general under fire for lapsed travel bans Page 2
*Attorney general under fire for lapsed travel bans Page 2 *PT Newmont to be summoned over Buyat pollution Page 4 *W. Sumatra holds graft brief Page 5 *59th Independence Day and Indonesia's future Page 6 *Authorities urged to enforce vehicle emission standards Page 8 *15 killed, dozens hurt in...
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
'Wayang Kancil' amuse Jakartans
'Wayang Kancil' amuse JakartansLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Most children who visited the Puppet Museum in Kota, West Jakarta, on Saturday were already familiar with the clever mouse- deer, or kancil as it is locally known.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Artists protest closure of Sobokarti
Artists protest closure of Sobokarti SEMARANG: Five septuagenarian gamelan artists held a performance as a form of protest on Saturday in front of the Sobokarti Art Center, the main performing arts venue in the city.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Hotels, businesses gear up for Independence Day
Hotels, businesses gear up for Independence Day An atmosphere of national pride and tradition prevails not only in Jakarta thoroughfares and in residential areas, but also at major shopping malls, restaurants and hotels.In commemoration of Independence Day on Aug.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Government to unveil upbeat 2005 economic outlook
Government to unveil upbeat 2005 economic outlookDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government is to unveil the draft 2005 state budget on Monday, which outlines an optimistic economic growth outlook of 5.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
RI seeks Malaysia's help to battle forest fires
RI seeks Malaysia's help to battle forest firesAgence France-Presse Kuala LumpurJakarta has renewed a call for Malaysia to stem the smuggling of illegal logs into the country as a spate of forest fires has caused a recurrence of smog in the region, officials and reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Islamic reformism from within
Islamic reformism from withinMuhamad Ali, Jakarta The New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof in his recent article, Islamic Reformism: Martyrs, Virgins and Grapes (Aug. 4), provides criticism of religious fundamentalism -- Christian, Jewish, but specifically Muslim fundamentalism -- and hoped...
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Cement industry to fully revive next year: Semen Gresik CEO
Cement industry to fully revive next year: Semen Gresik CEO State-owned firm, PT Semen Gresik, the country's largest integrated cement producer, has projected that the cement industry will fully recover next year on the back of robust demand for property and an increase in infrastructure projects...
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Corruption eradication moves ahead
Corruption eradication moves ahead From Koran TempoThe Megawati government's serious intention to eliminate corruption is indicated by the issuance of Presidential Decree No.59/2004 on the establishment of anticorruption courts.
Mon, 16 Aug 2004
Challenge of political Islam
Challenge of political IslamAmy Chew New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur Indonesia's former President Abdurrahman Wahid may have failed in his attempt to stand for elections but the ulama remains an influential figure as the country's presidential candidates seek his support in their bid for power.