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Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Chaos mars inauguration of Manado councillors
Chaos mars inauguration of Manado councillorsJongker Rumthe, Manado The inauguration on Monday of Manado municipal councillors elected on April 5 turned into a verbal dispute following an unexpected move to boycott the ceremony by departing councillors and the Manado General Elections Commission...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
One person injured in home robbery
One person injured in home robbery DEPOK: Two robbers broke into a house on Jl. Muntilan in Cinere, Depok, on Sunday night, injuring one person and making off with Rp 35 million (US$3,804) in goods.Depok Police are investigating the robbery.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Operator, traders still split over Tanah Abang
Operator, traders still split over Tanah AbangBambang Nurbianto, Jakarta City market operator PD Pasar Jaya tried to reach a compromise with traders of Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta, by delaying the renovation of the market's four blocks until early next year, but was turned down.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Palu high school gets bomb threat
Palu high school gets bomb threat PALU, Central Sulawesi: Palu I Junior High School received a bomb threat on Monday, forcing the school principal to evacuate hundreds of its students for safety. The threat that targeted the school was the second after a similar one in August last year.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Nurdin Halid fit for questioning, doctors say
Nurdin Halid fit for questioning, doctors sayAbdul Khalik, Jakarta A team of doctors treating graft suspect and Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud) chairman Nurdin Halid declared him healthy on Monday, but police have yet to schedule his questioning.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Bustanil's trial some time away: AGO
Bustanil's trial some time away: AGOAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced that it had no immediate plans to submit the corruption case of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chairman Bustanil Arifin to the district court for trial despite the fact that his case file...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
ConocoPhillips sees strong prospects in RI gas market
ConocoPhillips sees strong prospects in RI gas marketTony Hotland, Jakarta A top official from leading U.S. oil and gas company ConocoPhillips expressed on Monday confidence over the gas market in Indonesia, citing abundant supply and improving political stability as supporting factors.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
China apologizes to Japan for car attack
China apologizes to Japan for car attackAgence France Presse Beijing Beijing police have apologized to Japan after a car carrying a Japanese embassy official was attacked by angry Chinese soccer fans, the embassy said on Monday.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Tax office ups pressure on tax evaders
Tax office ups pressure on tax evaders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tax office officials plan to send a businessperson from Bali to jail for alleged non-cooperation in settling tax arrears, in a move to step up pressure against tax evaders.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
'Tempo' bid for trial delay rejected
'Tempo' bid for trial delay rejectedUrip Hudiono, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court refused a request by the lawyers for embattled Tempo magazine to delay the libel suit trial against some of the weekly's journalists until a related legal decision had been made.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Semen Gresik asks government to reclaim shares from Cemex
Semen Gresik asks government to reclaim shares from CemexRendi A. Witular, Gresik, East Java The management of state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) has asked the government to buy back shares in the firm from Mexico-based cement giant Cemex SA to resolve a protracted dispute over...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Dili urges end to UN tribunal calls
Dili urges end to UN tribunal callsAgencies, Jakarta/Wellington East Timor urged its friends on Monday not to push for a United Nations tribunal for Indonesian forces accused of abuses during its bloody 1999 vote for independence, saying such a court would not help the fledgling state.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Student caught with ecstasy pill
Student caught with ecstasy pill JAKARTA: A 24-year-old university student was arrested by the Central Jakarta Police on Monday for drug possession.Officers found one-quarter of an ecstasy pill on the woman, who is a resident of Tambora, West Jakarta.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Apology from 'TPI'
Apology from 'TPI' From KompasIn response to the letter of Putu BK in regards the mystery program Gentayangan aired by TPI (Kompas, July 10), we apologize for the live broadcast of the Hindu shrine, Pura Masceti in Gianyar, Bali, which entailed protests from the Balinese and Hindu communities.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Government must recognize, address the Papuans need for democracy
Government must recognize, address the Papuans need for democracyNeles Tebay, Rome It was the first time in the history of Papua that the Government of Indonesia recognized the Papuans' need for democracy (The Jakarta Post, July 30, 2004).
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
1. Tax (1x42)
1. Tax (1x42) Tax office ups pressure on tax evaders 2. Market (3x10) Rupiah up, shares decline
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Putting the Semen Padang case to rest
Putting the Semen Padang case to restSaldi Isra, Padang A new page was turned in the history of Indonesia's antigraft campaign when the district court in Padang, after a few weeks of legal process, ruled in May that 43 councillors of West Sumatra's legislative assembly were guilty of corruption.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Rainbow Cabinet unprofessional, say observers
Rainbow Cabinet unprofessional, say observersTiarma Siboro, Jakarta Political coalitions that may result in a rainbow Cabinet may cost the next government its professionalism, observers warned on Monday.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Bank Permata and nationalism
Bank Permata and nationalism Foreign and domestic investors should naturally be very interested in joining the competitive bid being prepared by the government's Asset Management Company for the sale of 51 percent of its 97.17 percent stake in Bank Permata, one of the ten largest banks in Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
West Papua 35 years on: Time to hear the truth
West Papua 35 years on: Time to hear the truthJohn Saltford, London In his July 30th article in this newspaper, Foreign Affairs official Andri Hadi argues against any discussion of the 1969 Indonesian-organized act of self determination in West Papua known as the "Act of Free Choice".
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
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Settling the Semen Padang case Saldi Isra Padang 2. Mochtar -- Translating political agendas into educational reform 1 x 48 Translating political agenda into educational reform Mochtar Buchori Jakarta3. LA -- WTO deal may dethrone U.S. cotton 1 x 30 WTO deal could dethrone U.S.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Husbands contribute to breast-feeding: Studies
Husbands contribute to breast-feeding: StudiesSari P. Setiogi JakartaA month after his first child was born, vocalist of boyband Jikustik and career night owl, Stefanus Pongki Tri Barata, decided to always be home by 8 p.m.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Hoaxers 'will face terror charges'
Hoaxers 'will face terror charges'Evi Mariani, Jakarta Four bomb threats in Jakarta over the weekend have made the police take the issue seriously, with Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani promising to deal harshly with perpetrators of bomb hoaxes."We're still searching for the callers.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
No need to propose Cabinet
No need to propose CabinetFrom Koran Tempo Indonesian businessmen have urged that the two presidential candidates in the runoff announce the proposed lineup of their cabinets, particularly those to be tasked with economic matters.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
TV should support RI athletes
TV should support RI athletes After reading the article No Olympic TV upsets RI athletes (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 5), I felt sad, mad and ashamed at the same time. (TV stations) Stop dreaming only of profit. We have dreams too, for the success of our athletes.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Major graft cases probed in Maluku
Major graft cases probed in MalukuM. Azis Tunny, Ambon The Maluku Development and Finance Audit Body (BPKP) is set to investigate three major corruption cases, which caused tens of billions of rupiah in losses to the province.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
IFES pledges to stay neutral
IFES pledges to stay neutral JAKARTA: In response to criticism aired by the Megawati Soekarnoputri-Hasyim Muzadi ticket over its alleged partiality, the Washington-based International Foundation for Election System (IFES) said on Monday it would stay neutral in the runoff election.Yanti B.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Giving stylish presentations in digital era
Giving stylish presentations in digital eraRhenald Kasali, Contributor, Jakarta In 1998, as soon as I returned to Indonesia after spending six years studying in the United States, I was assigned to teach in the Master's Program for Management at the University of Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
PGN buys $4.3b gas deal from ConocoPhilips
PGN buys $4.3b gas deal from ConocoPhilipsTony Hotland, Jakarta State gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) signed on Monday a US$4.3 billion contract to purchase natural gas from leading U.S. refiner ConocoPhillips, upon expectations of a boost in revenue.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Young should spur solidarity: UN
Young should spur solidarity: UN INDONESIA: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan has called on youths worldwide to promote solidarity with others, particularly with older generations, to help each other survive in this challenging world.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
1 x 36
1 x 36Three PDI-P members held for murder JP/5/MANADO2 x 23Chaos mars inauguration of Manado councillors JP/5/maluku1 x 32Major graft cases probed in Maluku JP/5/COUNCIL2 x 33Three Cirebon council leaders stand trial on corruption charges JP/5/SCHOOL1 x 45For some in E.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Susilo and the July 27 incident
Susilo and the July 27 incidentFrom Warta Kota The July 27, 1996, incident, in which executives and members of the former Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) became victims of an attack on the party's headquarters on Jl. Diponegoro, Jakarta, is a dark episode in Indonesian politics.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Three PDI-P members held for murder
Three PDI-P members held for murderIndra Harsaputra, Surabaya East Java Police said on Monday they had arrested three executives of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) as suspects in last month's multiple murder of fellow politician R. Suwarjo, his wife and son in Bondowoso regency.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Uncertified beauty procedure raises issues
Uncertified beauty procedure raises issuesEvi Mariani, Jakarta While no official report has been released on the cause of death for Hilda Pasman, 20, who died shortly after an attempted breast enlargement treatment on Saturday at a beauty parlor, the case has triggered questions as to control and...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Breast-feeding mothers need support
Breast-feeding mothers need supportSari P. Setiogi, Jakarta A month after his first child was born, vocalist of boyband Jikustik and career night owl, Stefanus Pongki Tri Barata, decided to always be home by 8 p.m.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
1. Tax (1x42)
1. Tax (1x42) Tax office ups pressure on tax evaders 2. Market (3x10) Rupiah up, shares decline
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Councillors asked to quit old jobs
Councillors asked to quit old jobsMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Newly elected councillors in Banten province have been urged to give up their old jobs to become councillors or vice versa prior to their swearing-in, scheduled for Aug. 28.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
No plans to try major corruption suspect: AGO
No plans to try major corruption suspect: AGOAbdul Khalik JakartaThe Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced that it had no immediate plans to submit the corruption case of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chairman Bustanil Arifin to the district court for trial despite the fact that his...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Rupiah up, shares decline
Rupiah up, shares decline The rupiah closed higher in thin trade on Monday as disappointing U.S. July jobs data sent the dollar lower across Asia.The dollar closed at Rp 9,185, down from its close on Friday at 9,195. The dollar touched an intraday low of 9,130 earlier in the day.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
No sign of El Nino this year: Expert
No sign of El Nino this year: Expert JAKARTA: A weather forecaster said on Monday that the El Nino phenomena is unlikely to hit the country this year."We don't see any sign of El Nino, although some parts of the country, particularly those in eastern Indonesia, will face a severe drought," said...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Businessman lends office as temporary school
Businessman lends office as temporary schoolSyofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang Three students of SMK Dhuafa vocational high school in Padang, West Sumatra, were touched upon hearing that they could resume their studies on Monday after a one-week break and countless sidewalk classes.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
1. PGN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PGN: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 PGN signs $4.3b gas deal from ConocoPhillips 2. GRESIK: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Semen Gresik urges government to reclaim shares from Cemex 3. DHUAFA: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Businessman lends office as temporary school 4.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
For some in E. Kalimantan, education is costly
For some in E. Kalimantan, education is costlyRusman, Samarinda While other teenagers are now in their first weeks back at school, Warsih has a different story. At 16, Warsih has had to drop out of high school this year due to her parents' inability to pay her school fees and provide school...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
4 antitank mortars found in Ambon
4 antitank mortars found in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: Merlin, an Ambon resident, discovered four antitank mortars in a house in Gunung Nona to which she was intending to move. Upon investigation, it was discovered that only one mortar was still active.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 9, 2004
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug 9, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Clsoe Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Agency opens hot line for parents
Agency opens hot line for parents JAKARTA: The Jakarta Elementary Education Agency has established a hot line to allow parents to log complaints about school fees and admission policies.Agency deputy head Maman Achdiat said the agency had received numerous complaints about school fees.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Jakarta administration vs Tanah Abang traders
Jakarta administration vs Tanah Abang traders Jakarta's city administration has become involved in a "fighting" with traders from the Tanah Abang market after revealing a plan to renovate Southeast Asia's biggest textile market.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Jakarta 'lesehan' stalls offer more than 'gudeg'
Jakarta 'lesehan' stalls offer more than 'gudeg' Leony Aurora, Jakarta In the melting pot of Jakarta there is still a small corner where people turn a little bit Javanese, or at least those able to speak a few words of the language, as they step into the lesehan food stalls in Melawai, Blok M,...
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Waste to be incinerated at new Bojong dump
Waste to be incinerated at new Bojong dumpThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a series of delays and tryouts, the management company for Bojong dump in Bogor regency, PT Wira Guna Sejahtera, has decided to start operating the site on Aug.
Tue, 10 Aug 2004
Feeling uneasy on Serpong freeway
Feeling uneasy on Serpong freeway From Media IndonesiaAs a resident of Serpong in Tangerang, I go to work in Jakarta mostly via the Ulujami-Serpong freeway. On my way home, I often feel scared because the toll road is not illuminated at night.