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Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEM
Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEMSyed Nadzri, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Myanmar, long considered a thorn in ASEAN's side, has now grown to become an intractable sticking point in an inter- regional agenda.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: Expert
Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: ExpertTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorA researcher with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has expressed concern that the condition at the Ornamental Fish Breeding and Marketing Center in Cibinong, Bogor regency, could be deteriorated due to the...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Fighting an uneven battle
Fighting an uneven battle The horrendous bomb attack that occurred in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday morning, hammers home the fact that there can be no respite in the fight against terrorism.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Govt may delay sale of SOEs
Govt may delay sale of SOEsRendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama6:00...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmaker
Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmakerTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, MagelangYoung people here have taken to wearing T-shirts bearing the faces of international icons like "Che" Guevara or Bob Marley, as though local heroes aren't hip enough to revere.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Six die in double toll road accident
Six die in double toll road accidentMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangSix people were killed in an accident on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in the Cipondoh area, Tangerang municipality, on Thursday at around 1:15 a.m.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Munir: Vanguard of reform
Munir: Vanguard of reformSidney Jones, Singapore When I think of the people who had the most impact in bringing about a democratic Indonesia, Munir would be up there near the top. He was everything a human rights champion should be: principled, tough, smart, funny, and fearless.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEM
Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEMIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, HanoiThe ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) People's Forum (AEPF) urged the governments of Asia and Europe on Thursday to establish a social forum, which in turn would contribute to the building of an Asian-European...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
1. Market (2x25)
1. Market (2x25) Stock and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover 2. Merpati (1x30) Merpati needs investors: Laksamana 3. Tour (2x16) Tourism to feel heat of the blast 4. SOE (2x16) Govt may delay sale of SOEs
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water
PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water BEKASI: Deputy Mayor Solihin Sari said on Thursday the municipality's tap water operator, PDAM, would provide water for residents who could no longer rely on their wells due to drought.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill
Contentious issues force House to delay TNI billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives will unlikely be able to finish deliberating the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill before ending its five-year term early next month, as many contentious issues remain unresolved,...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
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1 x 42 'Religion losing appeal in modern politics' JP/4/tni2 x 25 Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill JP/5/MUNIR2 x 25 Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people JP/5/AMOK2 x 26 Communal clash in Lampung kills one, injures dozens JP/5/egon1 x 28 2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
*Witnesses recount bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy
*Witnesses recount bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy Page 2 *Religious influence wanes in contemporary politics: survey Page 4 *Munir: Vanguard of reform Page 6 *Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people
Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese peopleIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda AcehThe death of Munir has shocked activists and leaders in the nation's capital, as well as many Achenese, whose rights he fought for.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Franz calls for real truth on commission
Franz calls for real truth on commission JAKARTA: Philosopher and rights campaigner Franz Magnis Suseno urged on Thursday for selection of people with credibility and integrity to sit on the 21-member Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which will be set up in the next several months.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Indonesia-Singapore relations
Indonesia-Singapore relations I refer to the letter by R. Rais published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1 titled Singapore ties: No opportunity lost in response to the article RI-S'pore ties: Opportunity lost on Aug. 25 by AM Hendropriyono.Rais' letter raises interesting issues.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Providing real services for the public
Providing real services for the publicPiet Soeprijadi, Jakarta Graeme Macmillan, in his article Improving performance through public service reform (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 23), outlined the need for public service reform and made suggestions on how to improve public sector management to lift...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Australians shaken, but go on despite bombing
Australians shaken, but go on despite bombingThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIt began as a regular day at the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning as staff went about their duties and applicants began lining up for visas inside the compound. Little did they know that, just over 2.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts
2,000 flee as Mt. Egon eruptsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangMount Egon in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted for the second time in months, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 villagers from the slopes of the volcano, officials said on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweep
Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweepEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Taufik Hidayat and the women's doubles pair of Lilyana Natsir and Nathalia spoiled Jakarta's bid for a golden sweep in the badminton competition at the National Games (PON), which ended here on...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
'Too many private cars in capital'
'Too many private cars in capital'The increasing number of private vehicles in the capital is likely related to the poor public transportation available. The operation of busway since early this year, which is considered a suitable alternative for private car owners, is yet to reduce traffic...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004
Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17
Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe revised three-in-one traffic policy along major thoroughfares, which starts the three-people-per-car restriction later in the afternoon, will go into effect starting on Sept. 17, an official says.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Navy warns of imminent disputes over 12 remote islands
Navy warns of imminent disputes over 12 remote islandsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Navy warned on Wednesday that Indonesia could become embroiled in new disputes with neighboring countries over a number of islands located in border areas if it did not take adequate measures to assert...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Concept cars grabs attention at show
Concept cars grabs attention at showNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA major motor show would not be complete without the presence of concept vehicles, as they display a car maker's cutting-edge technology and continuous effort to lead the industry, as well as function as a good PR tool.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
VW Golf puts safety first
VW Golf puts safety firstPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Wenda Wonoseputro has a cautionary tale for those who are thinking of buying a new car."A noted businessman, who is a friend of mine, still regrets his choice of car.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
No room at the inn for weekenders, 3,000 more beds needed in Bandung
No room at the inn for weekenders, 3,000 more beds needed in BandungYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungSurya was confused. He had been hours looking for a hotel room nearby Bandung's Station Hall area, where the main railway station in the city is located, but his efforts had been...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Post of TNI chief should not be filled by Army only: House
Post of TNI chief should not be filled by Army only: HouseKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIn order to ensure fairness within the Indonesian Military (TNI) forces, several factions in the House of Representatives proposed on Wednesday that the TNI chief's position should be alternated...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Global challenges to RI education
Global challenges to RI educationFrom Suara KaryaIndonesia is facing a major problem in education, with its high dropout rate, widespread cases of damaged schools and, reportedly, millions of illiterate children.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Library offers alternative pastime
Library offers alternative pastimeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs part of World Literacy Day which fell on Sept. 8, The Jakarta Post's Evi Mariani has been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at libraries of two prominent research centers.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Commission could be 'whitewash machine'
Commission could be 'whitewash machine'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAttempts to heal the wounds of those victimized by large scale human rights violations in the past should be the priority of the truth and reconciliation commission, which is due to be set up next year,...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Jauhari sprints to 5,000m victory
Jauhari sprints to 5,000m victoryMoch N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Jauhari Johan won the men's 5,000 meters as the South Sumatra team doubled its pleasure on the third day of the track and field competition at the National Games here on Wednesday.Jauhari won the race in 14:58.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Legislators echo concerns over domestic violence bill
Legislators echo concerns over domestic violence billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaSeveral legislators on Wednesday backed women activists' criticism of the domestic violence bill for not setting out minimum penalties for violators.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Rupiah may strengthen after polls: BI
Rupiah may strengthen after polls: BIRendi A. Witular, JakartaThe central bank expects the rupiah to strengthen after the presidential election runoff, saying that the forming of a new government should eliminate political uncertainty and lure new foreign investment.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
'Jakartans should have at least two cars'
'Jakartans should have at least two cars'Jakarta already homes 1.3 million passenger cars. With an estimated increase of 138 units per day, vehicles in the capital have been forced to move at a snail's pace, particularly during peak hours.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Motorcycle wash brings hope to Kampung Bali
Motorcycle wash brings hope to Kampung BaliLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, JakartaFive motorcycles were parked behind the wooden fence encircling Pelita Ilmu Foundation (YPI) in Kampung Bali, Central Jakarta, while two young men vigorously cleaned a Yamaha Jupiter, spraying water and wiping it off...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Activist par excellence
Activist par excellence Munir's life and career exemplify that of a man who answers his calling to the end. The diminutive rights activist championed a great cause during an extremely difficult period in Indonesian history.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Foreign leaders, royals arrive for Brunei wedding
Foreign leaders, royals arrive for Brunei weddingAgence France-Presse, Bandar Seri BegawanSoutheast Asian leaders and an array of royals from around the world began arriving in Brunei on Wednesday for the wedding of the heir to the oil-rich sultanate's throne.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 L
Breaking free with the new Ford Escape 2.3 LNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt was a hot, sunny day when I drove the new Ford Escape 2.3L out of the Indomobil compound in Cawang, East Jakarta, for a test drive offered by PT Ford Motor Indonesia for a couple of days.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Western hotels potential terror targets in RI: U.S.
Western hotels potential terror targets in RI: U.S.P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, WashingtonWestern hotels are potential targets of terrorist attacks in Indonesia ahead of the third anniversary of the Sept.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Shares Close Change Volume
Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,500 0 3,711,500 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 450 20 500 Andhi Chandra 465 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 450 35 117,978,500 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 GT Petrochem 330 -10 1,506,000 Asuransi Harta Aman 75 0 362,500 Akbar Indo...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Election commission set to hold presidential dialog
Election commission set to hold presidential dialogM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIt's confirmed: President Megawati Soekarnoputri and her rival Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will not even be in the same room during the pre-rehearsed dialogs that are to substitute for a candidates' debate...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Islam resurgence 'won't turn RI Muslims into radicals'
Islam resurgence 'won't turn RI Muslims into radicals'Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, ParisThe resurgence of Islam in Southeast Asia will not turn Indonesian Muslims, the majority of whom are moderate, into radicals, said a renowned Indonesian Islamic scholar at a conference in Paris last...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Taufik to face Simon in badminton final match
Taufik to face Simon in badminton final matchEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat finally seems to be hitting his stride. After losing twice in the team matches, On Wednesday defeated North Sumatra's Wimpie Mahardi in the men's singles semifinals at the...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Police HQ to have 23-story building
Police HQ to have 23-story building JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police Headquarters will have a new Rp 660.1 billion (US$71.19 million) building constructed in its compound on Jl. Sudirman, South Jakarta.The 23-story building will house the newly inaugurated counterterror detachment (Den88).
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Military command dismisses 39 soldiers
Military command dismisses 39 soldiers BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Chief of Tanjungpura Military Command overseeing East Kalimantan province discharged on Wednesday 39 soldiers under his command. Three were discharged due to drug problems, 35 were deserters and one due to a sex scandal.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
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;JP;ABDUL;CD; ANPAa..r.. Export-ban-fishEU lifts bans on RI fish exporters JP/13/fish Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri announced on Wednesday that the European Union (EU) had lifted bans on 13 of the 16 tuna exporter companies...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Complainant protests halt of Coke probe
Complainant protests halt of Coke probeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Police have decided to drop the investigation into the complaint filed by Japanese Takasu Masaharu against Coca Cola due to lack of evidence.Masaharu, however, has opposed the decision.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Astra to refinance $240 million debt
Astra to refinance $240 million debt JAKARTA: PT Astra International, Indonesia's largest car maker, is seeking a syndicated bank loan to refinance its US$240 million debt."We are looking for a loan that carries a lower interest rate to refinance the debt," Astra Finance Director John Slack told...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
ASEAN way of integration
ASEAN way of integration Given past experiences with ASEAN's wayward approach to the process of economic integration, we tend to welcome with qualifications the bold decision of the 36th ASEAN Economic Ministers meeting here last week to speed up the move towards a single economic community.