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Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Organizer of alleged pro-Mega quiz questioned
Organizer of alleged pro-Mega quiz questionedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/PadangThe Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) questioned on Wednesday an official from a foundation that has been holding a multi-billion rupiah quiz, who acknowledged that the program was deliberately held in the approach...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Should Indonesia's mutual funds be taxed?
Should Indonesia's mutual funds be taxed?Martin Jenkins, Jakarta Mutual funds allow the general public easy access to the financial markets. Through these instruments, the man on the street can invest in stocks (in Indonesia's case this means shares in companies listed on the Jakarta Stock...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
1 head
1 head1. LECTURE -- (sub heading) 1 x 25 Arts lecturers' exhibition (heading ) 1 x 34 Modern works refer to traditions
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Cemex agrees to govt buy-back
Cemex agrees to govt buy-backRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Mexican cement giant Cemex SA has agreed to the Indonesian government's proposal to reclaim the former's entire stake in publicly listed cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) as a way to resolve a protracted investment dispute, a minister said.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
JP/17/
JP/17/Concept cars eye-catching at show Novan 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...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Robber seizes gold, money
Robber seizes gold, money JAKARTA: A man broke into a house in Bojongsari subdistrict, Jatiasih, Bekasi, on Tuesday evening and forced at knifepoint a resident of the house to hand over her gold jewelry and Rp 400,000 (US$43) in cash.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
Art lecturers' exhibition: Modern works inspired by traditions
Art lecturers' exhibition: Modern works inspired by traditionsSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central JavaRebellious students have long used the comeback, "You don't know it all". Now, 39 art lecturers from Bali are admitting it, as they set out on a quest for knowledge and to market their...
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
UNDP launches radio campaign
UNDP launches radio campaign JAKARTA: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and Indonesian government launched on Wednesday a radio campaign to promote Millennium Development Goals and the country's measures to deal with poverty.
Thu, 09 Sep 2004
China's help sought over textile woes
China's help sought over textile woesZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is seeking the help of China in restructuring Indonesia's ailing textile industry, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Wednesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Justice for victims should include right to reparation
Justice for victims should include right to reparationPapang Hidayat and Usman Hamid, Jakarta Amid the fanfare and bustle of this year's general elections, the trial of the gross human right violations in 1984's Tanjung Priok incident has gone almost unnoticed by the public.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
2 x 18
2 x 18 Mega camp fends off bribery allegations JP/5/RABIES2 x 24 East Kalimantan fights rabies after four deaths JP/5/5Salt2 x 27 Farmers' livelihoods under threat from low salt prices JP/5/zaytun1 x 27 Al-Zaytun bars election officials
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Domestic violence bill may not act as deterrent
Domestic violence bill may not act as deterrentKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe domestic violence bill now being debated at the House of Representatives does not spell out minimum penalties, raising fears that it will fail to act as a deterrent.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
House endorses final bill on foundations
House endorses final bill on foundationsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives endorsed on Tuesday the amendment bill to Law No. 16/2001 on Foundations, but no changes were established regarding the authority of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) in auditing financial reports of...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend Yuli 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 unfruitful.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Cak Nur's health improving: Aide
Cak Nur's health improving: Aide JAKARTA: Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid's health is reportedly improving, although doctors are not letting him receive visitors.Widjajanto, spokesman for Nurcholish, who is better known as Cak Nur, quoted doctors at the National University Hospital in Singapore as...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Susilo says no to discrimination
Susilo says no to discriminationRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has pledged to promote pluralism among religions and ethnic groups here and to revoke all discriminatory regulations and policies.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
1. MUNIR: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12
1. MUNIR: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12 Rights campaigner Munir dies 2. TRUTH: 36 pt, 2.5 cols, 2 x 22 House passes truth, reconciliation bill 3. ANWAR: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 11 Anwar wins new court battle, surgery successful 4. PON: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 21 Sony fails to advance
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Papang Hidayat
Papang Hidayat and Usman Hamid Jakarta2. Lince -- Presidential debate -- Does it make sense ? 2 x 30 Election campaign should clarify where candidates stand on issues Lin Che Wei Jakarta
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2)
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2) Seminar on leadership to be held in Jakarta Think of a person you consider powerful. Why do others follow this person as their leader? Take away your title, why would anyone follow you?You will find these answers in Dunamis Organization Services'...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Host and West Java share golds in fencing
Host and West Java share golds in fencingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Palembang's fencers lived up to expectations by winning the men's team saber while West Java proved the best in the women's team foil at the National Games here on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
*Govt delays endorsement of illegal logging regulation Page 2
*Govt delays endorsement of illegal logging regulation Page 2 *Malpractice kept out of medical bill Page 4 *Mega camp fends off bribery allegation Page 5 *Justice for victims should include right to reparation Page 6 *Cyber crime trial goes nowhere Page 8 *Floods, hurricane wreak havoc in East Asia...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Attention to education needed
Attention to education neededFrom Suara KaryaWith a population of roughly 220 million, Indonesia has about 18.7 million illiterate people and a high rate of school dropouts due to soaring educational costs. Meanwhile, a large number of school buildings are in disrepair.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Sony fails to advance
Sony fails to advanceMoch. N. Kurniawan and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sony Dwi Kuncoro failed to advanced in the badminton competition while Jakarta began to appear increasingly formidable at the halfway mark of the National Games here on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Police summon more Newmont officials
Police summon more Newmont officials JAKARTA: The National Police have summoned two more officials of PT Newmont Minahasa Raya for questioning in connection with the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay by the United States-owned mining company.The National Police's Director of Special Crimes Brig. Gen.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Legislators question immigration bill
Legislators question immigration bill JAKARTA: A number of House of Representatives legislators questioned on Tuesday a clause in the new immigration bill that requires the opening of an immigration unit in every Indonesian embassy.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
BOOK LAUNCH: The Office of the State Minister of the Environment
BOOK LAUNCH: The Office of the State Minister of the Environment in conjunction with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), London, launched the book An Introduction to Sustainability Reporting for Organizations in Indonesia and held a workshop on environmental reporting titled:...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 7 Banknote rates TT Rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,778.96 6,081.08 6,464.11 6,395.70 Brunei dollar 1 5,737.18 5,147.53 5,470.71 5,413.86 Canadian dollar 1 7,522.12 6,750.00 7,172.76 7,099.23 Swiss franc 1 7,692.01 6,902.93 7,334.75 7,260.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
IFC opens new office in Makassar
IFC opens new office in MakassarThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe International Finance Corporation (IFC) opened in Makassar, South Sulawesi, a new regional office as part of its program to help small and medium enterprises (SME) in the eastern part of Indonesia on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Yogya to hold Great Sale
Yogya to hold Great Sale YOGYAKARTA: In conjunction with Yogyakarta's 284th Anniversary, the Yogyakarta Tourism and Culture Office will hold a Yogyakarta Great Sale for one month, starting from September 10, an official said on Tuesday.Stef B.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Guns for sale
Guns for sale Do guns kill? No. People do.Catchy words, which those who are involved in the illegal sale of guns could use to justify their actions. After midnight on Monday, in its interactive program Midnight Life, privately run station MetroTV interviewed an illegal gun supplier and a buyer.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Haze disrupts flights in Jambi and Pekanbaru
Haze disrupts flights in Jambi and PekanbaruPuji Santoso and Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru/JambiThick haze from cropland and forest fires continued to worsen in Riau and Jambi on Tuesday, disrupting more than 10 flights to and from the two provinces, as well interfering with the...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Teenager died in fire
Teenager died in fire JAKARTA: A 14-year-old boy died in a fire that gutted his house in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta on Monday evening.Police said on Tuesday the boy, Amarullah, died when a fire started in his room after a candle fell on to his mattress.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Election monitors sought for areas prone to conflict
Election monitors sought for areas prone to conflictMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe two presidential candidates were told on Tuesday to provide more monitors to witness ballot counting in areas considered to be vulnerable to political clashes.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Air pollution costing RI $400m
Air pollution costing RI $400m JAKARTA: Air pollution is costing Indonesia US$400 million a year -- a figure which could increase tenfold by 2010 unless steps are taken to improve the environment, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Errata
ErrataAn article titled "PT DI delivers CN-235 to Pakistan", which was published on this page in The Jakarta Post's Sept. 6, 2004 edition, incorrectly stated the name of the Pakistani ambassador to Indonesia as "Sayid Mehmood Awan". It should have been "Syed Mustafa Anwer Husain".
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Jakarta, Central Java lead track and field
Jakarta, Central Java lead track and fieldEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Jakarta and Central Java took two gold medals each on the second day of the track and field competition, which again had some uninspiring performances at the National Games here on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Java Cafe: A venue with essential Yogya ambience
Java Cafe: A venue with essential Yogya ambienceTarko Sudiarno, Contributor, YogyakartaAs the peaceful sound of a classical Javanese song composed by virtuoso Ki Cokrowasito finishes on the CD, the audience of gamelan-lovers shift in their seats as they start enthusiastic discussions about the...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
East Kalimantan fights rabies after four deaths
East Kalimantan fights rabies after four deathsRusman, The Jakarta Post, SamarindaThe East Kalimantan provincial administration is taking emergency actions against the spread of rabies following the recent deaths of four residents who were bitten by dogs suspected of carrying the deadly virus.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitation
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitationRendi A. Witular Jakarta State-owned PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, plans to concentrate its business in offshore tin exploitation, amid protracted disturbance at its inland mines from local administration and people.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
RP to boost training for its maids
RP to boost training for its maidsPHILIPPINES: The Philippines will improve training for prospective Filipino maids to Hong Kong, including Cantonese language lessons, to help them compete with lower-paid counterparts from Indonesia, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitation
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitationRendi A. Witular, Jakarta State-owned PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, plans to concentrate its business in offshore tin exploitation, amid protracted disturbance at its inland mines from local administration and people.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Toward reconciliation
Toward reconciliation Indonesia took a significant step in the right direction yesterday, with the adoption by the House of Representatives of the long-awaited Law on Truth and Reconciliation. To be sure, the new law is not likely to expunge all sources of contention that have pestered the nation...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
House threatens to endorse FTZ bill without govt consent
House threatens to endorse FTZ bill without govt consentRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Angered by the absence of key ministers during a hearing to deliberate on a bill about the free trade zone (FTZ) for Batam Island, a senior lawmaker warned the government on Tuesday that the House of Representatives...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
War on terror 'threat to civil liberties'
War on terror 'threat to civil liberties'Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, HanoiThe global campaign against terrorism has missed the target and has violated civil liberties, delegates at a forum said in Hanoi on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
On 'Gallery' section
On 'Gallery' section What do you plan to do with the Gallery section? I've been reading thejakartapost.com for almost a year now and it is still under construction?You should include another section in the online version of the Post to cover certain news/articles from other newspaper like the...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
IFC opens new office in Makassar
IFC opens new office in MakassarThe Jakarta Post/JakartaThe International Finance Corporation (IFC) opened in Makassar, South Sulawesi, a new regional office as part of its program to help small and medium enterprises (SME) in the eastern part of Indonesia on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Bus drivers to strike
Bus drivers to strike JAKARTA: Employees of state bus company Perum Damri have threatened to hold a national strike if its management did not comply with labor regulations.Federation of Public Transportation-Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union (FTA-SBSI) secretary-general Andy William Sinaga, said on...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Al-Zaytun bars election officials
Al-Zaytun bars election officialsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungThe West Java General Elections Commission (KPUD) may fail to hold this month's presidential poll runoff at Al-Zaytun as the controversial Islamic boarding school had refused officials permission to reregister voters around...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Weighing the pluses and minuses of candidates
Weighing the pluses and minuses of candidatesJusuf WanandiMegawati/Hasyim Muzadi and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono/Jusuf Kalla are the two finalists in the presidential elections. It will no longer be a "beauty contest" where appearances is the decisive factor.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004
Mega camp fends off bribery allegations
Mega camp fends off bribery allegationsApriadi Gunawan and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Medan/BandungPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri's campaign teams in North Sumatra and West Java provinces have been rocked by allegations of vote-buying via an eyebrow-raising lending scheme involving three...