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Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Soeharto puts the boot in for Monas 'Walk of Fame'
Soeharto puts the boot in for Monas 'Walk of Fame'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tight security is still in place at former president Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana 8, Central Jakarta, as was observed upon the arrival of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Enjoy Bali's beauty
Enjoy Bali's beautyFrom Bali Post The adage, "the grass is always greener on the other side," may be applicable to daily life. One may wonder why many Balinese like to visit Jakarta, and other major cities in the country, while Bali itself offers beautiful landscape and a wonderful cultural...
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
West Jakarta Police chief replaced
West Jakarta Police chief replaced JAKARTA: The police announced on Thursday a minor reshuffle of senior police officers, including the replacement of West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito, who had earlier been questioned over his alleged involvement in extortion and abuse of power.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Nation battens down over Aug. 17 threats
Nation battens down over Aug. 17 threatsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police are beefing up security in major cities across the country to prevent possible terror attacks during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17.National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia
Posco to buy LNG From BP IndonesiaSEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Malaysians arrested for illegal logging
Malaysians arrested for illegal loggingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six Malaysians and two Indonesians have been arrested by the police for illegal logging in the country's easternmost province of Papua.National Police spokesman Brig. Gen.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Military told to get out of business
Military told to get out of businessM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) should abandon its business endeavors altogether before banning enlisted members from taking side jobs just to make ends meet, analysts say.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Roads around State Palace closed
Roads around State Palace closedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Motorists are advised to avoid the area around the State Palace on Aug. 17, because the roads near the palace will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Independence Day celebrations.The roads scheduled to be closed are Jl. Veteran, Jl.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Jakartans buy mineral water for bathing
Jakartans buy mineral water for bathingZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "People might be able to survive the trauma of last week's bomb impact but force them to live without water, and it is unlikely they would survive," said Ella, 27, a resident of Karet Belakang, South Jakarta.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Japan to help Indonesia develop underground mining operation
Japan to help Indonesia develop underground mining operationFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) agreed on Thursday to provide technical assistance to state-owned coal mining firm PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam (PTBA) in carrying out deep mining at the...
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
'We have not gained our freedom'
'We have not gained our freedom'In conjunction with the upcoming celebration of the country's 58th Independence Day, many people are eager for the festivities. Others told The Jakarta Post that they felt they did not live in an independent country as it lacks leadership.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Unbeatable spirit shines on
Unbeatable spirit shines onKornelius Purba and Harry Bhaskara, Staff Writers, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Indonesians throughout the archipelago will be celebrating their country's Independence Day on Sunday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Govt to apply retrenchment measures to limit deficit
Govt to apply retrenchment measures to limit deficitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister for Finance Boediono said on Thursday the government would have to make further spending cutbacks to help keep this year's state budget deficit at a safe level.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Indofood posts 46% drop in profit
Indofood posts 46% drop in profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the country's largest instant noodle maker, suffered a 46 percent decline in net profit during the first semester, compared to the same period last year, despite a surge in net sales.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Independence Day makes merry with sound of dangdut
Independence Day makes merry with sound of dangdutRizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's 58th celebration of Independence Day is only two days away. Many neighborhood units or district offices have geared up to welcome the big day.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
West Jakarta Police chief replaced
West Jakarta Police chief replaced JAKARTA: The police announced on Thursday a minor reshuffle of senior police officers, including the replacement of West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito, who had earlier been questioned over his alleged involvement in extortion and abuse of power.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Jail supervisory board inaugurated
Jail supervisory board inaugurated JAKARTA: Justice minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra installed on Thursday the 12 members of the Correctional Facilities Supervisory Board, which is to function as an advisory body to the minister on the operation of the country's penal institutions.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 15, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 15, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (kafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
3 x 15
3 x 15 West Java warns of food shortages in 8 regencies JP/5/ptdi2 x 28 Court rules in favor of PT DI workers over suspensions JP/5/papua2 x 21 Soldiers on full alert to curb Papua attacks 1 x 30 PPP, Golkar axe three dissidents
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Embassy cancels National Day party
Embassy cancels National Day party JAKARTA: The Singaporean Embassy in Jakarta has decided to cancel a reception to observe its National Day at the Shangri-La Hotel on Aug. 19 out of respect for the victims of the Aug. 5 JW Marriot Hotel blast.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Amrozi's smile
Amrozi's smile _I refer to the cartoon on page 7 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 9. A feeling of unease enveloped me when I saw the cartoon depicting Amrozi smiling at the death sentence. It is true that he did smile when the verdict was announced by the judge in the Bali court.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003
Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day
Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Police are beefing up security in major cities across the country to prevent possible terror attacks during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17.National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
7 suspected rebels killed in Aceh
7 suspected rebels killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH: The government troops have shot dead seven suspected separatist rebels and captured five others in separate clashes in war-torn Aceh province, the military said Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Police question hotel manager
Police question hotel manager BANDUNG: Police here have questioned the manager of a four- star hotel over electricity theft.West Java Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Muryan Faisal said there was evidence the electricity meter in the hotel had been tampered with.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
On Amrozi's death sentence
On Amrozi's death sentence Indonesian leaders are correct to condemn westerner who thoughtlessly equate Islam or Indonesia with terrorism. However, responsible Muslims also have an obligation to speak out against prejudice expressed by irresponsible people here.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
'Myanmar road map is ASEAN concern'
'Myanmar road map is ASEAN concern'Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Thailand's Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Wednesday he planned to consult regional leaders further on the kingdom's "road map" proposal for democratic reforms in neighboring Myanmar.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Troops to be put to work guarding Jakarta
Troops to be put to work guarding JakartaBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's proposal seeking military assistance to secure the city is approved, there soon may be M16- toting soldiers on every street corner.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Suwage's paintings sell, to critics' dismay
Suwage's paintings sell, to critics' dismayYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta In the art scene, Agus Suwage is well known as a contemporary fine artist with integrity. He has attended many reputable fine arts forums at home and overseas.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Indonesia into last 16 in world debate contest
Indonesia into last 16 in world debate contestJakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia made it into the final 16 of the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) for the first time ever after defeating South Africa on Tuesday.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Sukhoi inquiry to go ahead
Sukhoi inquiry to go aheadJAKARTA: The House has decided to continue probing the controversial purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi warplanes."We will hear an explanation from the minister some time in September," Ibrahim Ambong said on Wednesday referring to Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M.S.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Central government set to revise regional autonomy law
Central government set to revise regional autonomy lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is set to revise Law No. 22/1999 on regional administration, known also as the regional autonomy law, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said, citing its ineffective...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Ciliwung river drained to help Jakartans
Ciliwung river drained to help JakartansTheresia Sufa The Jakarta Post BogorBogor is known as the city of rain. The city has always been blamed for "sending floods" to Jakarta when its rivers overflow sending torrents of water into garbage-clogged rivers and canals in Jakarta.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Excelcomindo to issue Rp1.25t bond
Excelcomindo to issue Rp1.25t bond JAKARTA: Indonesia's third-largest cellular phone operator, PT Excelcomindo Pratama, will issue around Rp 1.25 trillion bond in October to refinance its debt and support capital expenditures, a source familiar with the plan said late on Tuesday.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
BMW Z4 roadster promises driving pleasure
BMW Z4 roadster promises driving pleasureNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Famous Kuta beach was visible when my plane was on its final approach before landing at Ngurah Rai International Airport last week.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Thanks to MAS
Thanks to MAS On Aug. 2 my family and I traveled from Paris to Jakarta, via Kuala Lumpur on Malaysian Airlines flight MA21. A few hours after the departure, my wife suffered a strong hemorrhage. Then the pilot decided not to go directly to Kuala Lumpur, but to land in Dubai, and so, saved my wife's...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Govt to boost security in vital projects
Govt to boost security in vital projectsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to put into place special security arrangements to boost security in vital energy and mining projects in the country after the terrorist bomb attack at a five-star Jakarta hotel last week.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Howard hints at Pacific force
Howard hints at Pacific forcePeter O'Connor, Associated Press, Canberra Prime Minister John Howard on Wednesday hinted at the creation of a Pacific police force to improve security in the region, which is seen as a possible haven for arms dealers, people smugglers and terrorists.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Police stop traffic in sex slaves
Police stop traffic in sex slaves AUSTRALIA: A man was charged in Australia with forcing Indonesian women into prostitution on Wednesday while 14 women were captured during raids on brothels in Melbourne, as police moved to clampdown on the traffic in Asian sex slaves.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Govt to suspend election of 93 regional heads
Govt to suspend election of 93 regional headsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta he government plans to issue a regulation to suspend the elections of 93 regional administration heads whose tenure will end between March 2004 and November 2004 to ensure security and political stability...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Soeharto to have his footprints on Monas 'Walk of Fame'
Soeharto to have his footprints on Monas 'Walk of Fame'Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Soeharto may have lost power but he is still important enough for Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso to be willing to visit him for a pair of his footprints.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
On Amrozi's death sen
On Amrozi's death sen _ I refer to the cartoon on page 7 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 9. A feeling of unease enveloped me when I saw the cartoon depicting Amrozi smiling at the death sentence. It is true that he did smile when the verdict was announced by the judge in the Bali court.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
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* Archipelago:37 officials implicated in Mentawai graft case5 * Opinion:Banks can stop illegal logging if they want to7 * City:Green Bogor faces parched earth, locals fear thirst8 * Sports:Tiger Woods aiming to drive to USPGA c'ship history9 * World:61 killed in outbreaks of violence across...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
1. Sydney -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts MB, 30 counts
1. Sydney -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts MB, 30 counts or U.S. urges int'l community to help RI fight terrorism 2. Pacific -- 4 cols, 1line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Howard hints at Pacific police force 3. Family -- 2 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 17 countsU.S. families push to bring troops home4.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Govt may revise terror law
Govt may revise terror lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid criticism of poor coordination among security agencies and their failure to prevent the latest bombing in Jakarta, the government is considering revising the 2003 antiterrorism law to give the security agencies more powers to thwart further...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
DJ WRAP: Weak Asian Results Disapppoint Amatil Investors
DJ WRAP: Weak Asian Results Disapppoint Amatil Investors Ambereen Choudhury Dow Jones Sydney Australian soft drinks company Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. on Wednesday said first half net profit rose 16 percent but disappointed investors with weak performances from operations in South Korea and Indonesia.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
37 officials implicated in Mentawai graft case
37 officials implicated in Mentawai graft caseKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra At least 37 officials in Mentawai regency, West Sumatra, have been implicated in the alleged embezzlement of Rp 24 billion (US$2.82 million) in state funds from last year's budget.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Megawati signs constitutional court bill into law
Megawati signs constitutional court bill into lawThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri endorsed the Constitutional Court Law on Wednesday, to enable the establishment of the court before Aug. 17 as stipulated by the amended 1945 Constitution.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
1. IGNAS: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. IGNAS: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Kleden beats drum for better RI 2. IRAN: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTSIranian dancer sparks cultural conflict