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Fri, 08 Aug 2003
Indonesians overseas to vote only for DPR
Indonesians overseas to vote only for DPR JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) says some two million Indonesians living overseas will lose their right to vote for legislators at the provincial and regental level next year due to technical reasons.
Fri, 08 Aug 2003
Blast kills suspected bombmaker
Blast kills suspected bombmakerLa Remmy and Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Palu, Sulawesi Tengah A suspected bombmaker was killed on Thursday as the powerful explosive device he was assembling exploded in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso, which has been experiencing an uneasy peace after two years...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Only a panic reaction
Only a panic reaction The financial market predictably reacted quite negatively to the terrorist bomb attack at the J.W. Marriott hotel here on Tuesday, as evidenced by the 3.1 percent decline in the Jakarta stock exchange main index and the 2.1 percent depreciation of the rupiah.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Sketches of bomber released
Sketches of bomber releasedDamar Harsanto and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have moved quickly in their investigation into the bombing of the JW Marriott Hotel by releasing three composite sketches of the man who purchased the 1986 metallic blue Toyota Kijang minivan used in...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Govt to launch stimulus package
Govt to launch stimulus packageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to introduce a stimulus package to help revive investments and cushion the economy from the impact of the latest terror attack in the country.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
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Only justice can build Dili-Jakarta relationship Aderito de Jesus Soares New York City2. Yale -- Moving money from one pocket to another 2 X 30 Will new EU farm reform package bolster its position in the WTO? Shada Islam Journalist Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Brussels
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Medco's profits soar on higher oil and gas prices
Medco's profits soar on higher oil and gas pricesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy company PT Medco International's first semester net profit soared by 20 percent on higher international oil and gas prices.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Ban on communism a display of vindictiveness
Ban on communism a display of vindictivenessJ. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta, soedjati@cbn.net.id If there were anything so senseless, inconsistent, illogical, unfair, unjust or ignorant in this country, it must be the continued ban on communism or Marxism-Leninism.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Beratha wins Bali election to retain post
Beratha wins Bali election to retain postI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Incumbent Bali Governor Dewa Made Beratha won a second five-year term in the gubernatorial election here on Wednesday, thanks to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's support.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
On daylight saving
On daylight saving Helen Lok's letter Daylight savings in the Aug. 4 edition of The Jakarta Post made the classical mistake of imagining electricity can be saved by putting the clocks forward. In fact, the lights will be switched on when it gets dark and they will go off when the sun comes up, or...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Marines implicated in Asaba shooting
Marines implicated in Asaba shootingTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Navy is currently questioning four Marine soldiers over their alleged involvement in the murders of a businessman and his Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) bodyguard last month.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Terrorist suspects refuse to testify in trial
Terrorist suspects refuse to testify in trialWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Three key witnesses in the Bali bombings trial -- Ali Gufron, Amrozi and Imam Samudra -- refused to testify against suspected terrorist Utomo Pamungkas alias Mubarok on Wednesday, and withdrew their...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Corporate-citizenship-idea Toward creating better corporate citizenship Muhammad Sauri Hasibuan Contributor JakartaIn today's business environment, improving corporate governance is a critical issue for all countries and all companies.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
DJ Indonesia/PGN/Bond -2: On Roadshow In London
DJ Indonesia/PGN/Bond -2: On Roadshow In London Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesia's PT Perusahaan Gas Negara, the state-owned natural gas utility, said on Wednesday it may delay pricing its planned US$200 million bond offering to give it time to assess the effect of a deadly bomb attack in Jakarta on...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Govt, police still noncommittal on JI involvement in hotel blast
Govt, police still noncommittal on JI involvement in hotel blastTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government is keeping open the possibility of regional terror network Jamaah Islamiyah's involvement in the bomb attack on JW Marriot Hotel on Tuesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Govt to impose new security measures
Govt to impose new security measuresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to Tuesday's bomb blast at the five-star JW Marriott hotel in South Jakarta, the government plans to impose new security measures that may upset some people.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Students acquitted of illegal rally charges
Students acquitted of illegal rally chargesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three student activists were acquitted on Wednesday by the Central Jakarta District Court on charges related to a rally that was held last Jan. 22."I couldn't believe it.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Led by rupiah, Asian monies mostly improve against dollar
Led by rupiah, Asian monies mostly improve against dollarShen Hong, Dow Jones, Singapore Led by the rupiah, Asian currencies were mostly higher against the U.S. dollar late Wednesday, recovering from the previous day's jitters brought on by a bomb blast in the Indonesian capital.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
RI breaks breast-feeding record
RI breaks breast-feeding record KEDIRI, East Java: Mothers in the East Java town of Kediri have reason to be proud. They broke the world record on Wednesday for the largest number of women ever to breast-feed their babies simultaneously.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Bylaw endorsement postponed
Bylaw endorsement postponed JAKARTA: The City Council decided on Wednesday to postpone the endorsement of the bylaw on transportation draft due to many crucial issues, that still need to be discussed and revised.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT
JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia's maintenance workers have agreed to be transferred to a subsidiary the airline plans to set up, the airline said in a press release on Wednesday.As of Wednesday, 2,490, or 90.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Officer tried for bombing
Officer tried for bombing JAKARTA: The trial of a former member of the National Police's bomb squad charged with bombing National Police Headquarters began in the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday, a day after the deadly blast at the JW Marriott Hotel.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
1. Insight -- 7 cols, 1 line, 50 pts MB, 35 counts
1. Insight -- 7 cols, 1 line, 50 pts MB, 35 countsBan on communism a display of vindictiveness 2. Intel -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 countsPoor intelligence blamed for blast3. Condem -- 5 cols, 1 line, 32pts MB, 50 countsMuslim groups condemn blast, say Islam not to blame 4.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Maid charged with killing employer
Maid charged with killing employer SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old Indonesian maid has been arrested and charged with the murder of her Singaporean employer, a police spokeswoman said on Wednesday.Har Chit Heang, 57, was found dead in her bedroom two days ago with injuries to her right wrist.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
SE Asian nations tighten security after Jakarta blast
SE Asian nations tighten security after Jakarta blastAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok/Manila Southeast Asian nations have beefed up security in their countries amid fears of possible terrorist attacks following a bomb blast that ripped through a luxurious Jakarta hotel.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
TV Program: Thursday, August 7, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, August 7, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings4:30 Documentary5:00 Religious Songs6:00...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Tourism industry may suffer another setback
Tourism industry may suffer another setbackThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar The country's tourism industry may suffer another serious setback after the bombing of the JW Marriott Hotel, unless the government takes immediate measures to tighten security.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
House OKs constitutional court bill
House OKs constitutional court billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives unanimously approved the constitutional court bill on Wednesday.The House avoided a vote after members agreed that judges sitting on the court must have law degrees and that laws are subject to...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
More technicians join Garuda unit
More technicians join Garuda unit JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia's maintenance workers have agreed to be transferred to a subsidiary the airline plans to set up, the airline said in a press release on Wednesday.As of Wednesday, 2,490, or 90.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
ASEAN leaders, businessmen to hold meeting in Bali
ASEAN leaders, businessmen to hold meeting in BaliThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Southeast Asian political and business leaders will gather in Nusa Dua, Bali from Oct. 4 to Oct. 7 in a bid to boost government-private sector cooperation, and attract investment to the region.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
38 school heads in West Java to travel abroad on study tour
38 school heads in West Java to travel abroad on study tourYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Amid growing concerns over the high cost of education in the crisis-riddled country, at least 38 state senior high school (SMU) principals in West Java have joined a one-week overseas trip to...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Eight more killed in Aceh
Eight more killed in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Seven suspected separatist rebels and a civilian have been killed in the restive Indonesian province of Aceh while 11 other guerrillas have been captured, the military said Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Washington warns of weapons and bombs hidden in electronics
Washington warns of weapons and bombs hidden in electronicsChristina Ling, Reuters, Washington U.S. officials on Tuesday warned airports to step up scrutiny of passengers' electronic items amid renewed militant threats, but said there were no plans to raise the national threat level.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Dengue fever outbreak in Medan, 3 dead
Dengue fever outbreak in Medan, 3 dead MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least 145 cases of dengue fever and three deaths have been reported in the North Sumatra capital Medan, health officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
More technicians join Garuda unit
More technicians join Garuda unit JAKARTA: More than 90 percent of national flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia's maintenance workers have agreed to be transferred to a subsidiary the airline plans to set up, the airline said in a press release on Wednesday.As of Wednesday, 2,490, or 90.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Indonesia gets world support in blast aftermath
Indonesia gets world support in blast aftermathAgencies, Jakarta The government received on Wednesday sympathy and support from world leaders, who expressed confidence that Indonesia would be able to find the perpetrators of the JW Marriott Hotel bombing as soon as possible.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Awareness of GCG improves, but lacks public support
Awareness of GCG improves, but lacks public support Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta The implementation of good corporate governance (GCG) practices in Indonesia has shown positive progress since its introduction five years ago, despite the lack of support from the government and the...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
2. Right ( 2 x 24 )
2. Right ( 2 x 24 ) EU, U.S. criticize RI over human rights trials 3.Bali ( 1 x 40) Terrorist suspects refuse to testify in trial 4. Golkar (2x 18) Wiranto seeks Golkar presidential nod
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
MPR recommends anticorruption commission
MPR recommends anticorruption commissionM. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) rejected on Wednesday a proposal that would recommend the government to establish an independent committee to oversee business activities of the family of...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Community-based project benefits slump villagers
Community-based project benefits slump villagersRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Once one of the country's most powerful men, a close and loyal aide to the strongman Soeharto, Moerdiono is no ordinary name.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
JP/4/4GOLKAR
JP/4/4GOLKARTwo generals take different political courses The Jakarta Post Jakarta Two retired Indonesian Military (TNI) generals took different political courses on Wednesday, with one eying the presidency and the other quitting the race.Former TNI chief Gen.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Drugs smugglers use East Timor to get into RI: Police
Drugs smugglers use East Timor to get into RI: PoliceYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Police say that they have identified an international drug network, which uses East Timor as the gateway for the smuggling of thousands of kilograms of illegal drugs into Indonesia.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Muslim groups condemn blast, say Islam not to blame
Muslim groups condemn blast, say Islam not to blameMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, the country's two largest Muslim organizations, led a chorus of condemnation against the bomb attack on JW Marriott Hotel and called on people to remain calm.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Only justice can build Dili-Jakarta relationship
Only justice can build Dili-Jakarta relationshipAderito de Jesus Soares, Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR), New York City Jakarta's "theater of justice on East Timor" is nearing its end, when the ad hoc human rights tribunal on Tuesday sentenced Maj.Gen.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
RI breaks breast-feeding record
RI breaks breast-feeding record KEDIRI, East Java: Mothers in the East Java town of Kediri have reason to be proud. They broke the world record on Wednesday for the largest number of women ever to breast-feed their babies simultaneously.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
New contract to solve Cepu dispute proposed
New contract to solve Cepu dispute proposedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm Pertamina said it had offered a special contract scheme to giant oil firm Exxonmobil oil in a bid to settle a protracted dispute over the contract in the Cepu oil block in Central and East Java.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Bargain hunting lifts stocks higher
Bargain hunting lifts stocks higherRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after a lethal terrorist attack rocked one of the country's famous business hotels, JW Marriott, the Jakarta Composite Index bounced back higher on Wednesday as investors, mostly foreign-based, hunted down...
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Govt, police still noncommittal on JI involvement in hotel blast
Govt, police still noncommittal on JI involvement in hotel blastTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government is keeping open the possibility of regional terror network Jamaah Islamiyah's involvement in the bomb attack on JW Marriot Hotel on Tuesday.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Manimaren buried, mystery remains
Manimaren buried, mystery remainsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The death of businessman Marimutu Manimaren, who apparently committed suicide by jumping out of s 56th floor window of a hotel on Tuesday, is still shrouded in mystery.
Thu, 07 Aug 2003
Two generals take different political courses
Two generals take different political coursesThe Jakarta Post JakartaTwo retired Indonesian Military (TNI) generals took different political courses on Wednesday, with one eying the presidency and the other quitting the race.Former TNI chief Gen.