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Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Shooters shatter national records
Shooters shatter national recordsMoch.N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang South Sumatra shooter Ridwan Gunawan and the Central Java team set new records in taking their golds at the National Games' shooting competition here on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Husband, wife die in family dispute
Husband, wife die in family dispute MUSI RAWAS, South Sumatra: A couple died on Sunday in a coffee plantation in Taba Renah subdistrict, Musi Rawas regency here.Susilawati, the head of Taba Renah subdistrict, reported on Wednesday that the tragic incident began after the two were locked in war or...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Free ARV drugs available at community health centers
Free ARV drugs available at community health centersDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPeople living with HIV/AIDS in Indonesia would probably never have imagined they would be able to obtain antiretroviral (ARV) drugs at a community health center, that is, not until the government launched a...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Risks at high altitude
Risks at high altitude The reason for the sudden death of rights campaigner Munir onboard a Garuda flight to the Netherlands will be disclosed only after an autopsy is performed on his remains.According to two Indonesian doctors, people in general have run the risk of heart attacks and respiratory...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Sutrisno breaks world mark in Palembang
Sutrisno breaks world mark in PalembangEva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang While the track and field venue has seen some less than enthralling performances in terms of international standards, Sutrisno, a powerlifter broke a world record on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Depok councillors questioned
Depok councillors questioned JAKARTA: Jakarta Police questioned for the second time four former Depok councillors and two councillors, who were just sworn in, and a secretary at the council office on Wednesday over their alleged involvement in a graft case that caused some Rp 9 billion (US$970,612)...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Diza a Makassar 'soccer mother'
Diza a Makassar 'soccer mother'Andi Hajramurti, The Jakarta Post, MakassarSoccer is generally considered a male pursuit, with few women taking an interest in the sport.For fashion designer Diza Ali, however, soccer has kept her spirit alive.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
JP/5/PIJAT
JP/5/PIJATMassage business thrives in BatamFadli The Jakarta Post/BatamMany people are prepared to travel halfway across Jakarta, battling heavy traffic for an hour's massage with a skilled therapist, and, finally, the chance to relax.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Medal Tally
Medal Tally The medal table on seventh day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Wednesday (as of 8.45):1 Jakarta 75 64 58 197 2 W. Java 50 36 42 128 3 C. Java 37 35 37 109 4 E. Java 34 41 65 140 5 S. Sumatra 22 26 22 70 6 Jambi 20 18 10 48 7 N.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
City councillors expected to get pay increase
City councillors expected to get pay increaseThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration is likely to allocate more funds from its budget following the issuance of Government Regulation No. 24/2004 on positions, salaries and benefits that requires the administration to pay higher salaries for...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
25 percent of schools in W. Java damaged
25 percent of schools in W. Java damaged INDRAMAYU, West Java: Almost twenty-five percent of school buildings are damaged in Indramayu regency, West Java province, it was reported recently.Almost 200 elementary school buildings, or some 25 percent of the total 869 school buildings in the regency,...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Regions need more money to abolish 'nuisance' taxes
Regions need more money to abolish 'nuisance' taxesTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government must quickly seek solutions to the problems caused by the implementation of local autonomy, must of which are caused by the reluctance of the central government to delegate its powers to the...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Schools in Jambi close due to choking haze
Schools in Jambi close due to choking hazeJon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, JambiThe haze in Jambi and Central Kalimantan provinces worsened on Wednesday, prompting local authorities, particularly in Jambi province, to close several schools.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Honda to set up 3rd motorcycle plant in Bekasi
Honda to set up 3rd motorcycle plant in BekasiZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJapan's Honda Motor Co. Ltd. will set up a third motorcycle manufacturing plant in Indonesia in a joint venture with PT Astra International to take advantage of the growing motorcycle market in Indonesia, the...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Commission I asked to give input
Commission I asked to give input JAKARTA: The House of Representatives Commission II on legal and domestic affairs has requested input from colleagues from Commission I on political and international affairs regarding the bill on immigration the former is deliberating.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Dropping of mangrove case meets with protest
Dropping of mangrove case meets with protestDamar Harsanto , The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter returning the case files on the illegal felling of 240 mangrove trees in protected forest on the Prof. Dr. Sedyatmo toll road, North Jakarta, for three times to the Jakarta Police, the Jakarta Prosecutor's...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
RP may shorten SEAG amid financial woes
RP may shorten SEAG amid financial woesAssociated Press, Manila, Philippines Next year's Southeast Asian Games could be shortened to help ease the Philippines' financial burden, but the event is in no danger of collapse, an official was quoted Wednesday as saying.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
China's rise shifts balance of power in Asia
China's rise shifts balance of power in AsiaMichael Richardson, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore As China's growing power and influence permeate Asia and the Pacific, countries in the region are recalibrating their relations with Beijing to acknowledge its status and defuse potential...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Panwaslu to probe campaign violation
Panwaslu to probe campaign violation BANDUNG: Garut Regency Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) is probing an alleged electoral violation, following a campaign rally held by Megawati's campaign team on Wednesday in Garut regency.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
KPU proposes extra budget
KPU proposes extra budget JAKARTA: Although its budget proposal for organizing the runoff election has not yet been approved by the House of Representatives, the General Elections Commission (KPU) proposed on Wednesday Rp 803 billion in an additional budget to fund its operational costs in 2005.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Condolences pour in for Munir's family
Condolences pour in for Munir's familyTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaCondolences poured in on Wednesday for the family and relatives of top human rights campaigner Munir who died on board a Garuda flight to Amsterdam, while the precise cause of his death remained...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
OPEC head says "politics" adding 10-15 dollars a barrel to oil price
OPEC head says "politics" adding 10-15 dollars a barrel to oil price Associated Press Sydney OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro blamed a "political premium" of US$10-$15 a barrel for soaring oil prices Wednesday, saying the oil cartel is exceeding its supply quotas but the market is not responding.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Government provides training for widows
Government provides training for widows BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Aceh provincial government has began vocational training and psychological counseling for 80 widows, victims of the prolonged war in the troubled province. The program began several days ago.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Maryono sets new national record
Maryono sets new national recordMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Maryono of West Kalimantan set a new national record on Wednesday in the men's 52 kilogram powerlifting competition at the National Games, which gave him a gold medal on the opening day of the powerlifting competition...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Authorities to blame for plight of migrant workers
Authorities to blame for plight of migrant workers The Malaysian government has again deported Indonesian illegal workers, which has added to the unemployment issues here. The Jakarta Post's Medan correspondent, Apriadi Gunawan, spoke with Arif Nasution, who has written several books on migrant...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" FestivalNusa Dua Festival, organized by The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), at Nusa Dua Resort, until Sept. 16. Sept. 9: Children's Gong Kebyar, 7 p.m., traditional dances, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10: traditional dances, 7:30 p.m.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Elections in Indonesia
Elections in Indonesia With the final round of the presidential election around the corner, it is perhaps the right time to compare the pros and cons of two methods employed in electing the CEO of a country: A "direct" election -- as is practiced in the U.S.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
'Politics' behind high oil: OPEC head
'Politics' behind high oil: OPEC headAssociated Press, Sydney OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro blamed a "political premium" of US$10-$15 a barrel for soaring oil prices on Wednesday, saying the oil cartel is exceeding its supply quotas but the market is not responding.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Immigrants in KL end hunger strike
Immigrants in KL end hunger strikeMALAYSIA: More than 100 illegal immigrants, many of them thought to be asylum seekers from Indonesia and Myanmar, have ended a hunger strike begun two days ago at a Malaysian detention camp, a United Nations (UN) refugee official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Bomb conspirator gets 3 years, five less than sought by prosecutor
Bomb conspirator gets 3 years, five less than sought by prosecutorPuji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, PekanbaruA defendant accused of assisting the perpetrators of the Pekanbaru Christmas Eve 2000 bombings has been sentenced to three years in prison, five years less than requested by the prosecution.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 9, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" FestivalNusa Dua Festival, organized by The Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC), at Nusa Dua Resort, until Sept. 16. Sept. 9: Children's Gong Kebyar, 7 p.m., traditional dances, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 10: traditional dances, 7:30 p.m.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
HSBC plans $300m 'syariah' loan
HSBC plans $300m 'syariah' loanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) plans to arrange a US$300 million financing facility for a local company through the syariah arrangement in a bid to develop the syariah investment in the country.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Secret of power transfer dies with former chief M. Jusuf
Secret of power transfer dies with former chief M. JusufAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarAnother former military chief, Gen. (ret) Andi Mohamad Jusuf, died on Wednesday, just a week after the death of Gen.(ret) L. Benny Moerdani on Aug. 29.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Aceh gold medalist Habli hopes for permanent job
Aceh gold medalist Habli hopes for permanent jobMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang For Habli, winning the gold in fencing for Aceh at the ongoing National Games (PON) is an honor -- and for Aceh, it is the shiniest, most gleaming medal, given that it is the only gold the province has...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
No second round in regional elections
No second round in regional elections JAKARTA: Unlike the presidential election, the election of governors, mayors, or regents will last only one round, with candidates who garner the simple majority emerging as the winners.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
RI shares end higher on late blue-chips buying
RI shares end higher on late blue-chips buyingDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares ended higher on Wednesday on late buying in cement blue chips and small-capitalized stocks reversing earlier losses, dealers said.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Get the devil out of TV
Get the devil out of TV From Republika While many people in our community are busy commenting on the teenage film Kiss Me Quick, I am more interested in commenting on our television programs.It is obvious to TV viewers that many, if not most, of our TV programs include scenes featuring ghosts.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
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;DJ; ANPAf..r.. Market-Shares Indonesian Shares End Higher On Late Buying In Blue Chips JP/14/MarketShares end higher on late buying in blue chips Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Wednesday on late buying in cement blue chips and small-capitalized stocks reversing earlier losses,...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Police quizzed for assaulting soldier
Police quizzed for assaulting soldier JAKARTA: Six police officers are being interrogated for allegedly assaulting an Army soldier in Sunter Agung, North Jakarta, on Tuesday night.Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Embassies sheltering 1,100 workers
Embassies sheltering 1,100 workersSari P. Setiogi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesian representative offices in several foreign countries are sheltering 1,138 migrant workers with a variety of problems, many of which have not been addressed.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
EU lifts bans on RI fish exporters
EU lifts bans on RI fish exportersAbdul 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 previously forbidden to export fish to the region.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
*KPU arranges televised dialog for candidates Page 2
*KPU arranges televised dialog for candidates Page 2 *House factions want TNI chief post to alternate Page 4 *Schools in Jambi closed due to choking haze Page 5 *Should Indonesia's mutual funds be taxed? Page 7 *Japanese protests termination of cola investigation Page 8 *Typhoon Songda lashes north...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Guard arrested for sexual assault
Guard arrested for sexual assault JAKARTA: Police arrested a security guard of a company in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, for allegedly sexually assaulting six girls, aged between six and eight years old.City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Police chief put in the dock by NTT religious leaders
Police chief put in the dock by NTT religious leadersYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, KupangA number of religious leaders descended upon the East Nusa Tenggara legislative council building on Wednesday, demanding that a newly appointed police chief be dismissed for allegedly backing illegal...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Flowers, fruit to color 2004 Nusa Dua Festival
Flowers, fruit to color 2004 Nusa Dua FestivalWahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa DuaThe Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) is holding its annual Nusa Dua Festival, this year with the special theme Udiana Lelanguan, which literally means entertainment park.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 9, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, September 9, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:05 Documentary7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Online catalog faces technical problem
Online catalog faces technical problemA year ago, four private libraries in Jakarta agreed to develop a joint website where the public could access the catalogs of the four libraries.Up until now, the website, www.pustakabersama.net, remains under construction.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Strong sales reported at motor show
Strong sales reported at motor showNovan Iman Santosa , The Jakarta Post, JakartaMost of the car companies taking part in the second Jakarta Motor Show predicted on Wednesday that they would be able to meet their sales targets by the time the 10-day event ends on Sunday.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
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Why my acquaintance John Kerry can lose W. Scott Thompson Gianyar, Bali2. Pro9 -- Righting reform 2 x 30 Righting reform, the gap between rules and public perception Dani Rodrik Project Syndicate
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Makassar councillors installed after two days of delay
Makassar councillors installed after two days of delayAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MakassarThe new Makassar municipal legislative council was eventually inaugurated on Wednesday after two days of delay due to protests over a dispute between local election officials and the South Sulawesi...