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Tue, 28 Sep 2004
House, govt amend social security bill
House, govt amend social security billRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe House of Representatives and the government have made substantial changes to the much-criticized bill on national social security, which was due to be endorsed on Wednesday.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Susilo told to pick professionals
Susilo told to pick professionalsM. Taufiqurrahman and Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/PekanbaruPresident in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono should dismiss calls for the inclusion of politicians in his cabinet and instead fill key posts with professionals to create an effective government,...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Cirebon Mayor broke election law: Panwaslu
Cirebon Mayor broke election law: PanwasluNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, AmbonAfter a three-day investigation, the Cirebon Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has ruled Cirebon Mayor Subardi violated election rules by campaigning for incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Java, Sumatra tops for osteoporosis
Java, Sumatra tops for osteoporosisDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, JakartaResidents of Sumatra and Java are the most at risk of developing osteoporosis, according to a survey carried out by the Ministry of Health's Research and Development Center.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Cycling can save time, money
Cycling can save time, moneyUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaOnce three office workers held a race to see who could reach home first using different kinds of vehicles.The first, who worked on Jl. Gatot Subroto, drove a car.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Law revisions should aim to reduce poverty: Regents
Law revisions should aim to reduce poverty: Regents The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe next government has been told to revise the Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy and Law No. 25/1999 on the fiscal balance between regional and central administrations to arrest the widening gap between rich and poor...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Embassy bombing:
Embassy bombing: Some questionsFrom RepublikaSeveral questions have arisen from my observation of the recent bombing incident at the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, Jakarta, regarding the suicide label, blast position, bombing motive, bomb-making and funding.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
OIC trade officials preparing for next WTO talks
OIC trade officials preparing for next WTO talksZakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trade officials from the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) member countries started gathering here on Monday for a three-week course on global trade policy and the multilateral trading system.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
RI absorbs only 30% of IDB's loan
RI absorbs only 30% of IDB's loanThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia has absorbed only 30 percent of loans extended by the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) this year mainly due to problems related to regional autonomy, a senior official with the international institution said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Reasserting our will
Reasserting our will to resolve problemsFrom Media Indonesia While we do not yet possess complete facts about the recent bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan and therefore cannot identify a plausible suspect, one thing is obvious -- our country is within the sphere of terrorism...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Riau faces rice shortage
Riau faces rice shortage PEKANBARU, Riau: A government official expressed concern on Monday over the low rice supply in Riau province.The province produces only 350,000 tons of rice annually, less than half of the needs of the Riau population at 650,000 tons of rice a year.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Amin wins 1st stage of Tour d'Indonesia
Amin wins 1st stage of Tour d'IndonesiaMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Lembang, West Java Amin Suryana of Indonesia struck early in the opening stage of the Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia from Jakarta to Lembang on Monday, as race participants voiced concern over the sloppy handling of security along...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
A protest against tourism
A protest against tourismBoudewijn Brands, Contributor, YogyakartaAt Cemeti Art House, Yogyakarta, an exhibition by a well-known Thai artist is currently running. What is there to protest against?Globalization, the negative impact of tourism, consumerism, random killing and bombing could all be...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
House approves Merpati lifesaving plan
House approves Merpati lifesaving planRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The House of Representatives has given approval to the government to restructure troubled state-owned airline PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines in a bid to help prevent the country's second largest air carrier from collapsing.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Foreigners to be targeted in residency raids
Foreigners to be targeted in residency raidsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaDozens of expatriates were shocked by the recent visit of officials of the Jakarta administration to their apartments at Taman Rasuna in Kuningan, South Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Things Susilo must consider to form a highly credible cabinet
Things Susilo must consider to form a highly credible cabinetMuhammad Qodari, Jakarta Victory for presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is almost certain. According to a quick count method by credible institutions and electronically recorded vote counting by the General Elections...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
BII to hire UBS, Barclays for bond
BII to hire UBS, Barclays for bondJAKARTA: PT Bank Internasional Indonesia, the country's sixth- largest lender, plans to hire Barclays Plc and UBS AG to help it sell dollar-denominated bonds, bankers familiar with the situation said.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
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After election euphoria, the pitfalls awaiting Susilo Harry Bhaskara The Jakarta Post2. Qodari -- Susilo's cabinet: Things to consider 2 x 30 Things Susilo must consider to form a highly credible cabinet Muhammad Qodari Jakarta
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Dismissed Kasogi workers demand severance pay
Dismissed Kasogi workers demand severance payID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaMore than 1,500 workers, who were dismissed by shoe firm PT Kasogi Internasional tbk last July, descended again on the East Java legislative council building in Surabaya on Monday, pressing ahead with their demand...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
PDI-P not to hold special congress
PDI-P not to hold special congress JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) dismissed on Monday demands to hold a special congress to replace the party's leadership following its poor performance in this year's elections.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Car catches fire in South Jakarta
Car catches fire in South Jakarta JAKARTA: A sedan burst into flames several minutes after leaving Jakarta Police Headquarters on Jl. Gatot Subroto in South Jakarta on Monday.No fatalities were reported in the incident, police said.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
4-year sentence sought for drug user
4-year sentence sought for drug user JAKARTA: West Jakarta prosecutors asked the district court on Monday to sentence Muhammad Juhri, 36, to four years in prison for the possession of two ecstasy pills.Prosecutors also demanded the suspect be fined Rp 75 million (US$8,152).
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Four officials eye mayoral posts
Four officials eye mayoral posts JAKARTA: Four senior administration officials will vie for the Central Jakarta and West Jakarta mayoral posts."A screening committee, chaired by City Secretary Ritola Tasmaya, has come up with four candidates.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
RI shares end lower on weak rupiah, Asian markets
RI shares end lower on weak rupiah, Asian marketsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower Monday on swift profit-taking, with sentiment hurt by the weak rupiah and losses on most Asian markets, dealers said."We ran out of positive factors," said a trader with Paramitra Securities.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
After election euphoria, the pitfalls awaiting Susilo
After election euphoria, the pitfalls awaiting SusiloHarry Bhaskara, Jakarta "Change" has been Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's campaign mantra, which brought him into the top position using the tiny and little-known Democratic Party as his springboard.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Torture of Aceh prisoners continues
Torture of Aceh prisoners continuesTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaA leading rights watchdog has called on the next Indonesian president to reopen cases of alleged abuse and torture against Acehnese prisoners, saying the military and police were using violence to extract baseless...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
RI maid 'forced to drink toilet water'
RI maid 'forced to drink toilet water'MALAYSIA: A 25-year-old Indonesian maid has accused her Malaysian employer of forcing her to eat excrement and drink from the toilet bowl in the latest case of alleged maid abuse in the country, police said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Investors to reclaim Cemex shares in SG
Investors to reclaim Cemex shares in SGRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Due to a projected boom in cement demand in the next couple of years, foreign and local investors have expressed their interest in acquiring the shares of Mexican cement giant Cemex SA in state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
U.S. faces dilemma in war on terror in Asia
U.S. faces dilemma in war on terror in AsiaP. Parameswaran, Agence France Presse/WashingtonIn the fight against terrorism in Asia, the United States faces a new dilemma: devising strategies against violent national armed groups in Asia with have potential to internationalize their operations.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Noodle scandal hits Maluku govt
Noodle scandal hits Maluku govtM. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, AmbonA number of refugees in Wainitu subdistrict, Ambon, suffered from diarrhea and vomiting after eating expired instant noodles distributed by the government less than a week ago, a local councillor said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Ex-councillors to be questioned
Ex-councillors to be questionedTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorThe Bogor Prosecutor's Office will summon three former councillors as witnesses for questioning on Tuesday in connection with alleged graft involving around Rp 5.53 billion (US$607,692.31).The three former councillors are T.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Sustainable benefits: New road to conservation
Sustainable benefits: New road to conservationHarry Surjadi, Contributor, Jayapura, PapuaThere has been a tug-of-war in understanding how people can make use of forest resources without harming the environment.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Nigeria praises RI for peaceful polls
Nigeria praises RI for peaceful pollsJAKARTA: The Federal Government and People of Nigeria congratulated Indonesia for the latter's success in conducting a peaceful presidential election last week."We in Nigeria rejoice and share with Indonesia on this momentous occasion.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Regents urge new govt to revise autonomy law
Regents urge new govt to revise autonomy lawThe Jakarta Post/JakartaThe next government has been told to revise the Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy and Law No. 25/1999 on the fiscal balance between regional and central administrations to arrest the widening gap between rich and poor across the...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border Manny Mogato Reuters/Glan, PhilippinesFrom behind a pair of binoculars that have seen far better days, Amancio Wagwag searches the sea for intruders. There is no shortage of activity.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
U.S. mission says polls peaceful
U.S. mission says polls peaceful JAKARTA: The U.S. Embassy's election observation team said on Monday Indonesia conducted the direct presidential election orderly and peacefully, without disruption to voter access to the Sept. 20 polls.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Lessons from Brazil in tackling deforestation
Lessons from Brazil in tackling deforestationJosef Leitmann, Jakarta Brazil, like Indonesia, is confronted with serious deforestation of its tropical forests. Through years of debate and experimentation, the country has now developed several good practices and an action plan for combating...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine border
Indonesians make most of porous Philippine borderManny Mogato, Reuters/Glan, PhilippinesFrom behind a pair of binoculars that have seen far better days, Amancio Wagwag searches the sea for intruders.There is no shortage of activity.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
U.S. asks for release of Newmont staff
U.S. asks for release of Newmont staffAbdul Khalik and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAmerican Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce held talks with President Megawati Soekarnoputri and the police on Monday as Washington aired concerns over the detention of five executives of United...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Trial begins for environmentally friendly fuel
Trial begins for environmentally friendly fuelSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) began on Monday a trial for a biodiesel fuel, as part of the government's efforts to promote environmentally friendly energy.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Mega issues decree on housing for ex-VVIPs
Mega issues decree on housing for ex-VVIPsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri signed on Monday a decree that set the maximum price of a residence for former VVIPs at Rp 20 billion (US$2.22 million).The decree, which implements Law No.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
RI seeks permanent seat on UN council
RI seeks permanent seat on UN councilIvy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia's success in promoting democracy and peace both at home and internationally has bolstered its confidence in pursuing a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, September 28, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, September 28, 2004TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Children Show8:30 Music: Asik-asik10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Fire razes pine forest in Gowa regency
Fire razes pine forest in Gowa regencyAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, MalinoA fire, which activists believe was deliberately set, continued to burn a path of destruction through a protected pine forest on Monday near the resort town of Malino in Gowa, South Sulawesi.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Kostrad chief to retire
Kostrad chief to retire JAKARTA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu will take over the command baton of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) from Lt. Gen. Bibit Waluyo on Tuesday.While failing to disclose the reason for the transfer of command, Kostrad spokesman Lt. Col.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
New govt told to revise autonomy law
New govt told to revise autonomy lawThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe next government has been told to revise the Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy and Law No. 25/1999 on the fiscal balance between regional and central administrations to arrest the widening gap between rich and poor across the...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Bank Niaga to launch rights issue next year
Bank Niaga to launch rights issue next yearThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe publicly listed Bank Niaga may have to delay its planned rights issue until the first quarter of next year on fears that the market may not be able to fully absorb the huge issue under current conditions.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Laos faces big test at helm of ASEAN
Laos faces big test at helm of ASEANReuters, VientianeBarking orders to his men, the foreman explains the sudden need for haste in sleepy Vientiane."This is a very special event and we have to be finished by next month," he says as a new fountain takes shape in the heart of the Lao capital where...
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
'Ojek' driver brings in alleged murderer
'Ojek' driver brings in alleged murderer TANGERANG: An unidentified ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver turned over to the police late on Sunday a man who allegedly killed someone in the parking lot of the Tirta Mas swimming pool in the Modern Land housing estate in Cikokol, Tangerang.
Tue, 28 Sep 2004
Two councillors admit bribery in election
Two councillors admit bribery in electionDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaTen days after councillors of the Democratic Party faction strongly denied allegations of money politics in the election for council speaker, two of them reportedly handed over the money they had received to vote for...