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Sat, 02 Oct 2004
New faces may inject new spirit into House
New faces may inject new spirit into HouseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After what is widely regarded as a distinctly poor performance on the part of the members of the House of Representatives for the 1999-2004 term, the public could be forgiven for hoping for a brighter future ahead in the shape of...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Milk suspected in students' poisoning
Milk suspected in students' poisoning KULONPROGO, Yogyakarta: Sixty-seven students of state elementary school Nanggulan I in Kulonprogo regency were rushed to the hospital on Friday for suspected food poisoning after drinking milk provided by PT Ultra Jaya.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
For Focus Issue -- Preschools -- Oct 3 (Sunday)
For Focus Issue -- Preschools -- Oct 3 (Sunday)Preschools for non-English speaking expat children As a metropolitan city, Jakarta is home to people of various nationalities from around the world. Foreigners come to the country not only to enjoy its natural beauty or to explore the rich arts and...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
;JP;MUN;
;JP;MUN; ANPAa..r.. Scene-peace-yusril Munir's autopsy report yet to arrive JP/4/SCENE Munir's autopsy report next monthJAKARTA: The post-mortem report of prominent rights activist Munir, who died onboard a Garuda flight heading to the Netherlands early last month, is expected to be issued next...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Seni Singapore, an art expo to bring out Asian identity
Seni Singapore, an art expo to bring out Asian identityANN, The Straits Times/SingaporeYou can clean up your shirt, not to mention your perceptions of visual art as just pretty pictures hanging on a wall, at Seni Singapore.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Tolerance, freedom are key: Asghar
Tolerance, freedom are key: AsgharAti Nurbaiti and Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A central message of the Koran is freedom of consciousness, which goes hand in glove with the responsibility of the individual before the Almighty.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
2 heads
2 heads1. PALACE -- 1 x 40 Upholding local values may take royal effort or Upholding values may take royal effort2. WISATA -- 1 x 55 Expo gives Yogya a chance to boost its tourist industry
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Old faces elected DPR, DPD speakers
Old faces elected DPR, DPD speakersKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/JakartaVeteran politician Ginandjar Kartasasmita was elected as the inaugural speaker of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), defeating Irman Gusman in a runoff on Friday.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Experts question relevance of state commissions
Experts question relevance of state commissionsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government and House of Representatives need to review the necessity of some state commissions, whose existence only serves to further burden the taxpayer instead of supporting the establishment of...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Tangerang's small lakes in poor condition
Tangerang's small lakes in poor conditionMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Tangerang Crucial during the upcoming wet season, 22 small lakes in several districts of Tangerang regency are now in a poor condition. Most of the lakes are dry and shallow, some have even been reclaimed by housing developers.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Indonesians face ordeal in Tawao
Indonesians face ordeal in TawaoRusman, The Jakarta Post/Tawao, Malaysia Hasriwinata, 47, along with eight friends from Banten province, was fast asleep in a room at the Indonesian Consulate in Tawao, east Malaysia.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Agung elected House speaker
Agung elected House speakerKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Agung Laksono was elected as the House of Representatives speaker on Saturday as doubt cast over the future of the so-called Nationhood Coalition.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Raids, operations... what else?
Raids, operations... what else? Poor coordination among government institutions has become commonplace in this country. The most candid case is the monitoring of foreigners working in the capital city of Jakarta, home to 36,000 foreigners and their families.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Rifts widen in Golkar, PDI-P
Rifts widen in Golkar, PDI-PRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Internal conflicts within the Golkar Party and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) are likely to intensify and turn their respective national meetings into power struggles, analysts say.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Minimizing pressure on forests for cleaner, cheaper water
Minimizing pressure on forests for cleaner, cheaper waterFitrian Ardiansyah and Israr A Jakarta During the past two months, many areas throughout the country have faced the ever-worsening seasonal water crisis. Drought has brought misery to many and clean water is still a luxury for some people.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
The first 100 days of Susilo's government
The first 100 days of Susilo's governmentFrom RepublikaIt is almost certain that Indonesia will be led by a new president. So, it is understandable that most people are hoping that president in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Jusuf Kalla, can make changes for the better.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Mas Achmad Santosa
Mas Achmad Santosa and Nenad Bago Jakarta 2. Fitri -- Minimizing pressure on forests for cleaner, cheaper water 1 X 45 Minimizing pressure on forests for cleaner, cheaper water Fitrian Ardiansyah and Israr A 3. Pro -- Doomsday for the dollar? 1 x 30 Doomsday for the green back? J.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
School principal accused of misappropriating Rp 1b
School principal accused of misappropriating Rp 1bEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A day after the Indonesian Corruption Watch revealed alleged corruption at a Jakarta elementary school, the former principal of SMU 13 state high school in North Jakarta was reported to the Jakarta Police on...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Debenhams opens store in Jakarta
Debenhams opens store in Jakarta Leading British department store Debenhams opened its first store here on Friday at Plaza Indonesia in Jakarta, focusing on the high-end market that is currently dominated by SOGO and Metro.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Some state commissions waste of taxpayer's money: Experts
Some state commissions waste of taxpayer's money: ExpertsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe government and House of Representatives need to review the necessity of some state commissions, whose existence only serves to further burden the taxpayer instead of supporting the...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Right persons for next cabinet
Right persons for next cabinet The coming days will be important for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla, as, in this time, they can demonstrate their capacity to build a solid administration with the assistance of a Cabinet.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Expo gives Yogya a chance to boost its tourist industry
Expo gives Yogya a chance to boost its tourist industrySri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta has become the first-ever city outside Jakarta to host the annual Tourism Indonesia Mart and Expo (or TIME), and participants hope the event will increase tourism in the area.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Tourist arrivals down after bombing incident: BPS
Tourist arrivals down after bombing incident: BPSThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign tourist arrivals in September are almost certain to decline following the deadly bombing in front of the Australian Embassy on Sept. 9, as shown by preliminary data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
ASEAN youth ship to visit Jakarta
ASEAN youth ship to visit Jakarta JAKARTA: The Nippon Maru vessel with participants of the Ship for Southeast Asian Youth Programme will anchor at Tanjung Priok port on a visit to Indonesia from Oct. 3 to Oct. 6, Antara reported on Friday.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
South Korea posts
South Korea posts $2.8b trade surplus SEOUL: South Korea posted a trade surplus of US$2.82 billion in September, helped by brisk exports which rose 23.5 percent year-on-year, officials said on Friday. Exports, on a customs-cleared basis, rose to $21.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Choosing excellent preschools for your kids
Choosing excellent preschools for your kidsFOCUS ISSUE: Preschools -- Sunday Oct. 3Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Early childhood education programs provided by preschools and kindergartens undoubtedly offer an opportunity for children to develop their full potential.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Three years ago, Yogyakarta's Gembira Loka zoological gardens
Three years ago, Yogyakarta's Gembira Loka zoological gardens acquired a pair of giant tortoises from the Indian Ocean island of Aldabra, Seychelles, though the male of the rare animals is ailing.The hard-shelled reptiles -- the male of which is 110 cms long, the female 70 cms long -- were brought...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
RI returns corrupted US$10 million funds: WB
RI returns corrupted US$10 million funds: WBDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe World Bank said on Friday that the Indonesian government had returned the US$10 million in funds publishers here allegedly corrupted from the Book and Reading Development Project.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Suicide bomber of Australian embassy named
Suicide bomber of Australian embassy namedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Police officially named on Friday the suspected suicide bomber who perpetrated the Sept. 9 bombing outside the Australian Embassy, which killed 10 people and injured over 180 others.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Exports up but key products down
Exports up but key products downTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia's export performance remained positive in August thanks to the rising prices of oil and commodities, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Australia to help boost security at Jakarta school
Australia to help boost security at Jakarta schoolAgencies Melbourne, Australia/JakartaAustralian foreign minister Alexander Downer said on Friday the Australian government would help boost security at the Australian school in Jakarta, after the principal warned it might be targeted by terrorists.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
1. HOUSE: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 27
1. HOUSE: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 27 Veteran politician to head DPD 2. HOSTAGE: 38 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Govt enlists help to free RI hostages 3. EXECUTION: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Thai drug convicts executed in Medan 4. MANUELA: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Custody battle over Manuela resolved
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
TV Today: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Religious Teachings8:00 Talk Show: Hembing9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Sports11:30 Dangdut Music1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Show: Dunia Anak5:30 Variety Show7:00 News: Berita...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Indonesia to return US$10m to World Bank
Indonesia to return US$10m to World BankDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The World Bank said on Friday that the Indonesian government had returned the US$10 million in funds publishers here allegedly corrupted from the Book and Reading Development Project.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
TAM, Ensemble Surplus perform in ArtSummit
TAM, Ensemble Surplus perform in ArtSummitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta TAM was established by graduate students at Ewha Woman University in 1980. Since its opening performance in 1981, the company has made 22 years of dance history.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Public input in bill's deliberation
Public input in bill's deliberation The tug-of-war between the government and the House of Representatives Commission V deliberating the bill on the Free Trade Zone (FTZ) on Batam island has reached a draw. No compromise was reached, as each side insisted their respective proposals were right.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Pre-schooling can have lasting benefits
Pre-schooling can have lasting benefitsSimon Marcus Gower Contributor/Jakarta It is a quite remarkable fact -- and it can be a constant wonder to see -- that small children are natural learners. It is in our very human nature that, as children, we learn.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Int'l firms bid for RI oil blocks
Int'l firms bid for RI oil blocks JAKARTA: ChevronTexaco Corp., Total SA and ConocoPhillips are among international oil companies that bid for the right to explore for oil and gas in 14 new areas in Indonesia, the country's director general of oil and gas said.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Nine policemen fired for crimes
Nine policemen fired for crimesAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar The South Sulawesi Police discharged on Friday nine officers for committing disciplinary offenses and common crimes as well as violating their code of ethics.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Kupang police personnel tribunal for assaulting students
Kupang police personnel tribunal for assaulting studentsYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang Hundreds of students from several universities in Kupang staged a rally on Friday, protesting recent arbitrarily arrest and assault on five students from Widya Mandira Catholic University.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Dump starts operation, residents lingers
Dump starts operation, residents lingersDamar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Bogor The Bogor regency and Jakarta provincial administrations were all set to commence the operation of the new waste processing plant in Klapanunggal, Bojong district, Bogor, on Friday, but as of...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
KPK to probe Bali graft case
KPK to probe Bali graft case JAKARTA: Bali Corruption Watch, an non-governmental organization (NGO), submitted on Friday documents as evidence of graft involving members of Karangasem regental legislature to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) here.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Every year on the 3rd of October Germans commemorate and
Every year on the 3rd of October Germans commemorate and celebrate the peaceful reunification of their country in 1990, bringing democracy and the rule of law to all of them. I have arrived as the Ambassador designate of Germany to Indonesia just in time to witness the second round of the...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
First 100 Days
First 100 Days Legal Reform Agenda for the New GovernmentMas Achmad Santosa and Nenad Bago Jakarta With elections this year over, and front-runner Susilo Bambang Yudhyono now a president-in-waiting, unparalleled expectations are placed on the new administration to improve overall governance --...
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Hundreds of squatters forced to leave forest
Hundreds of squatters forced to leave forestOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Some 5,000 families, who have lived for years in the Wan Abdul Rachman Forest reserve near Mount Betung in South Lampung, began leaving four days ago, following an order from the Lampung Forestry Office.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Councillor receives probation for using fake school diploma
Councillor receives probation for using fake school diplomaSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post/Semarang Mundir Alif, a Central Java councillor from the Democratic Party, was sentenced on Friday to four months in jail with a probation period of eight months for using a fake diploma to run for office.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Hyatt to hold beauty talk
Hyatt to hold beauty talkYOGYAKARTA: Due to its guests' fondness for beauty tips, the Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is hosting a beauty forum titled Obrolan Cantik (beautiful talk) on Sept. 2, at 2 p.m.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Melia observes 'solidarity' month
Melia observes 'solidarity' month YOGYAKARTA: Some 200 employees of Melia Purosani Hotel and its general manager, Morten B. Anderson, took part on Thursday in a community service event on Jl. Malioboro.
Sat, 02 Oct 2004
Drizzle marks no heavy rain to drop soon
Drizzle marks no heavy rain to drop soonLeony Aurora The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe drizzle poured in several areas in Jakarta in the past week marks only the transition period from dry to wet season, says an official of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG).