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Thu, 28 Aug 2003
More trees felled, Bandung heats up
More trees felled, Bandung heats up BANDUNG: The West Java capital of Bandung is getting hotter and hotter, as at least two trees are cut down every day to clear the way for development projects.Djaja Sunarya, head of infrastructure maintenance division at the Bandung parks agency, said on...
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
No more 'divide and rule'
No more 'divide and rule' At least three people have been killed and 45 injured in clashes between supporters and opponents of the setting up of Central Irian Jaya province in Timika since Saturday, when the province was formally established.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
Thousands fight for close encounter with Mars
Thousands fight for close encounter with MarsYuli Tri Suwarni and R. Berto Wedhatama, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta The usually silent observatory in the Ismail Marzuki art center compound was packed with thousands of people on Wednesday.Outside still more waited to get in. At around 11 p.m.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
Road work reroutes motorists
Road work reroutes motorists JAKARTA: Motorists traveling on Jl. Gunung Sahari toward Jl. R.E. Martadinata in North Jakarta must take a detour due to ongoing road work to raise a 270-meter section of the road.Initiated on Aug. 26 and expected to finish on Sept. 1, road work lasts from 9 p.m. to 5 a.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
* Headlines:Only 35 percent of GAM forces destroyed so far 2
* Headlines:Only 35 percent of GAM forces destroyed so far 2 * National:U.S. allows RI to question Hambali 4 * Archipelago:Golkar accused of misusing aid program 5 * Opinion:Hopes are dim for the Beijing nuclear talks 7 * City:Sutiyoso to pursue US$400m monorail project 8 * Sports:Adopted sons...
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
Bomb threat at Soekarno-Hatta
Bomb threat at Soekarno-Hatta TANGERANG: Soekarno-Hatta International Airport received a bomb threat on Tuesday night."I have put a bomb in Terminal II," the man, who identified himself as Abdullah, told an airport telephone operator at about 11:30 p.m.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
TAMAN SUROPATI GEMBIRA 2003: With the underlying theme of
TAMAN SUROPATI GEMBIRA 2003: With the underlying theme of independence, peace and brotherhood, the Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso (center), accompanied by Ambassador of the United States of America Ralph L. Boyce (second from left) with his wife (far left), Head of Society Concerned about Antiterrorism...
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
TKIs able to vote in 2004 polls
TKIs able to vote in 2004 polls JAKARTA: The government has said that Indonesian citizens working illegally overseas (TKIs), will not lose their voting rights in the 2004 general election and need not fear possible arrest.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
Housing demand to surge on lower interest rate
Housing demand to surge on lower interest rateThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Housing demand this year is expected to increase by 25 percent driven by lower interest rate environment, a senior executive of a property developer said.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
Press reporting not impartial in Aceh: Watchdog
Press reporting not impartial in Aceh: Watchdog Kurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaMost national newspapers and television stations have failed to uphold the basic principle of covering both sides in reporting the Aceh conflict, a media watchdog says.
Thu, 28 Aug 2003
152 lady golfers take part in ILAOGC
152 lady golfers take part in ILAOGCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 15O lady golfers have confirmed their participation in the 25th Indonesia Ladies Amateur Open Golf Championships 2003 (ILAOGC) to be contested at Kenten golf club in Palembang, South Sumatra from Thursday to Saturday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
SIA says not in talks with Garuda
SIA says not in talks with Garuda SINGAPORE: SIA Engineering Ltd., the aircraft maintenance arm of Singapore Airlines Ltd. (SIA), on Tuesday denied approaching Garuda Indonesia to buy a stake in its maintenance business.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
National Law Commission
National Law Commission Frans Hendra Winarta is a member of the governing board of the National Law Commission (KHN), not the secretary of the commission as printed on Page 4 of our Aug. 25, 2003 edition. We apologize for the mistake.Editor
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Vanuatu recognizes
Vanuatu recognizes independent AcehFrom Media Indonesia On our Independence Day, Aug. 17, this year we were caught by surprise when reading a report that the government of Vanuatu -- a small nation in the South Pacific -- had formally recognized the Free Aceh state, with the legitimate rulers being...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Draft state budget: Not just muddling through again
Draft state budget: Not just muddling through againJulia Puspadewi Tijaja, Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Our economy, for once, seems determined to permanently recover from the 1997 crisis.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Indonesians join actions against WTO
Indonesians join actions against WTOEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organizations (NGOs), farmer and labor unions from across Indonesia gathered in Jakarta on Tuesday for a two- day meeting to prepare for the Sept. 10 to Sept.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
City late to evict residents
City late to evict residentsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Sooner or later we will be evicted, we already knew that this was private land," said Ronny, a resident of Jembatan Besi, Tambora, West Jakarta, who was evicted on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Terrorists to serve time on Nusakambangan
Terrorists to serve time on NusakambanganAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java Convicted terrorists will serve their prison terms at a special prison being built on Nusakambangan island in Cilacap regency, Central Java, police said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett Agence France-Presse Penang, MalaysiaU.S. computer chip giant Intel on Tuesday announced it will invest 152 million ringgit (US$40 million) to boost its manufacturing capacity in Malaysia.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Govt to teach first aid skills in case of emergencies
Govt to teach first aid skills in case of emergenciesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In anticipation of emergencies -- such as fires, flood and bomb attacks -- the government will provide basic first aid training within communities, says a minister.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Slaves or heroes?
Slaves or heroes? The latest disconcerting report from Singapore has it that maids-for-hire were made to sit in employment agency windows so as to make it easier for potential employers to make their pick.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
On Hambali's extradition
On Hambali's extradition I refer to Hambali's extradition tangled published in The Jakarta Post, on Aug. 23.Shame on you Professor Hikmahanto Juwana. Your review of the political and socioeconomic complications preventing a successful extradition from U.S.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
JP/2/ACEH
JP/2/ACEH But in the past several days, no GAM leaders have been captured.The TNI deployed British-made Hawk jet planes in an assault on GAM positions in May, several days after the government announced martial law on May 19.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Govt invites investors to build gas pipeline
Govt invites investors to build gas pipelineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is wooing investors to build gas pipelines across the country to boost domestic gas distribution amid rising demand from industrial plants in Java.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Sukhoi arrival disappoints legislators
Sukhoi arrival disappoints legislators JAKARTA: House of Representatives Commission I stated on Tuesday the government had offended legislators for allowing the delivery of the Russian-made Sukhoi jet fighters to Indonesia, saying it would order law enforcers to subpoena officials involved in the...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
'Education ministry should control content of school textbooks'
'Education ministry should control content of school textbooks' Some education experts and residents have expressed doubt over a National Education Ministry policy to standardize books by appointing eight publishers.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
1. Hambali -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts, 17 counts
1. Hambali -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts, 17 countsHassan seeks U.S. permission to question Hambali2. WTO -- 5 cols, 1 line, 48pts, 35 countsIndonesians join actions against WTO 3. Mumbai -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 countsIndia cremates Mumbai bomb victims4.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Maria Endah Hulupi
Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaTo throw a private party successfully requires not only good organizing prowess but also flair to create the desired ambience through essential elements like good food, impeccable table setting and interior decoration, seating arrangement and well- chosen...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Interest rate could drop to 7.5%
Interest rate could drop to 7.5%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Standard Chartered Bank has forecast the declining trend in Bank Indonesia's interest rate will continue, and by year-end the rate will be between 7.5 percent and 8 percent.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Heed the aspirations of the Papuans
Heed the aspirations of the Papuans The forming of Central Irian Jaya province on Aug. 23 aimed to improve the prosperity of the people of Indonesia's easternmost island.However, we have seen the favorable and unfavorable reactions of members of the local community to the division of the province.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
1. ACEH: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. ACEH: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Military bombards Aceh again 2. CLASHES: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 Clashes between Papuans claim three lives 3. SUSUL: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 27 Several 'pesantren' nurture extremists or Several 'pesantren' nurture militants(just remove the word several to shorten the head if...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
'Pesantren' nurtures militants
'Pesantren' nurtures militantsAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java Central Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Didi Widayadi said on Tuesday that several pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) in the province were believed to be home to followers of militant group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
World champ Xia withdraws from Open
World champ Xia withdraws from OpenMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau An injury has forced world champion Xia Xuanze to quit the Indonesian Open while the hosts suffered a blow in the qualifying round which ended here on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Soekarno-Hatta provides new service
Soekarno-Hatta provides new service JAKARTA: The management of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport has started a new service, handling transit, departure and transportation for executives and businessmen, last month.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Another government faux-pas
Another government faux-pas Only few months ago, the local media was full of the government's bright idea to introduce a US$50 tax for tourists who want to spend their holidays in beautiful Indonesia, and to replace the 60-day tourist visa with a 30-day one.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Villagers use dirty water for daily needs
Villagers use dirty water for daily needsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Rosidin, 40, trudges down a bumpy track on his old-fashioned bicycle for over four kilometers to Singakerta village in Krangkeng subdistrict, Indramayu regency, twice each day to get water from a dirty fish...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett Agence France-Presse Penang, MalaysiaU.S. computer chip giant Intel on Tuesday announced it will invest 152 million ringgit (US$40 million) to boost its manufacturing capacity in Malaysia.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
1. party -- 2 columns, 4 lines, 15
1. party -- 2 columns, 4 lines, 15 29 political parties fail to qualify for 2004 poll Twenty-nine political parties have failed to pass the government's preliminary screening to contest the 2004 general election.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Denny beats Ilyassak in play-off to win PGPI Minitour title
Denny beats Ilyassak in play-off to win PGPI Minitour titleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Denny Supriadi won the 2003 PGPI Minitour Quartasonni Putri at the Halim I golf course on Tuesday, holding off Ilyassak in a tense seven-hole play-off.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
IMF chief to visit Asia
IMF chief to visit Asia WASHINGTON: International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Horst Koehler will visit China, Malaysia, and Thailand in early September to discuss global and regional economic issues, the IMF said on Monday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett Agence France-Presse Penang, MalaysiaU.S. computer chip giant Intel on Tuesday announced it will invest 152 million ringgit (US$40 million) to boost its manufacturing capacity in Malaysia.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Maria Endah Hulupi
Maria Endah Hulupi The Jakarta Post JakartaTo throw a private party successfully requires not only good organizing prowess but also flair to create the desired ambience through essential elements like good food, impeccable table setting and interior decoration, seating arrangement and well- chosen...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Security beefed up at 51 points
Security beefed up at 51 pointsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have increased security at 51 public areas in the capital in order to prevent further terrorist attacks like the Aug. 5 JW Marriott Hotel bombing.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: Barrett
Intel to invest $40m in Malaysia: BarrettAgence France-Presse, Penang, Malaysia U.S. computer chip giant Intel on Tuesday announced it will invest 152 million ringgit (US$40 million) to boost its manufacturing capacity in Malaysia.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
UGM hosts international food conference
UGM hosts international food conference YOGYAKARTA: Some 200 academics, researchers, government officials and representatives from food companies are attending a two-day international conference on functional and health foods, which began on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Alleged counterfeiters arrested
Alleged counterfeiters arrested BOGOR: Police arrested six suspects in a counterfeiting ring early on Tuesday, and also seized phony U.S. and Indonesian banknotes which would have been valued at Rp 2.03 billion (about US$240,824) during the arrest.Cisarua Police chief Adj. Comr. Ahmad S.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Govt to run labor intensive program
Govt to run labor intensive programThe Jakarta Post JakartaFighting chronic unemployment, the government will run a labor intensive employment program next month.The program will be implemented in 40 regencies in Central, West and East Java provinces, said Kirnadi, director general for domestic job...
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
'Post' reporters win writing prizes
'Post' reporters win writing prizes JAKARTA: Two reporters from The Jakarta Post won a writing competition on air pollution held by non-governmental organization Swisscontact, focusing on clean air projects.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Bojong garbage plan protested
Bojong garbage plan protestedTheresia Sufa and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta "My house is only 15 meters from the planned garbage treatment facility. I can't imagine the site being turned into a dump," complained Mimin, 40, a resident of Bojong village, Bogor regency, on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Aug 2003
Aligning with Soehartoism won't end bombings, terror
Aligning with Soehartoism won't end bombings, terrorMax Lane, Visiting Fellow, Asia Research Centre, Murdoch University Indonesia is in a process of transition out of the period of dictatorship during the presidency of Gen. (ret) Soeharto.