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Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Police finish preliminary reconstruction of Marriott blast
Police finish preliminary reconstruction of Marriott blastThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after police confirmed the link between Asmar Latin Sani, who allegedly drove the explosives-laden van in the Marriott bombing, with a member of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) in custody in connection with the Bali...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Police stop traffic in sex slaves
Police stop traffic in sex slavesAUSTRALIA: A man was charged in Australia with forcing Indonesian women into prostitution on Wednesday while 14 women were captured during raids on brothels in Melbourne, as police moved to clampdown on the traffic in Asian sex slaves.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Police kill 3 suspected bank robbers
Police kill 3 suspected bank robbers SEMARANG: Police shot and killed three suspected bank robbers here on Wednesday, as officers broke up what they called a "cold- blooded gang" that could have ties to terrorism.Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Defendant Mukhlas says Bali bombings premeditated
Defendant Mukhlas says Bali bombings premeditatedWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali One key defendant in the Bali bombings, Ali Gufron, admitted on Wednesday that the bombings in Bali were a premeditated act.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
FATF requests mutual legal assistance law
FATF requests mutual legal assistance lawFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), a global watchdog sponsored by developed nations to curb money laundering, has asked the government to formulate a special law on mutual legal assistance that would enable...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Green Bogor faces parched earth, locals fear thirst
Green Bogor faces parched earth, locals fear thirstTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Bogor has been known as the city of rain. The city has always been blamed for "sending floods" to Jakarta.Now, fogs and rainclouds, that usually covered the area from Puncak to Bogor city, are nowhere to be...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
PDI Perjuangan reshuffle its leaders
PDI Perjuangan reshuffle its leadersJAKARTA: Roy Janis' days as House's faction chairman are numbered. He will be replaced by Tjahjo Kumolo, the incumbent secretary of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction, sources at the party said.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Malaysian consumer prices up 1%
Malaysian consumer prices up 1%KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian consumer prices rose 1.0 percent in July from a year earlier and were up 0.2 percent from June, the Statistics Department said on Wednesday.For the seven months to July, the consumer price index (CPI) was up 1.1 percent year-on-year.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Honda raises 2003 KL sales target
Honda raises 2003 KL sales target KUALA LUMPUR: Japanese automaker Honda said on Wednesday it has raised its sales target in Malaysia this year to 18,000 units, up by half from the earlier 12,000 forecast, driven by strong demand for new models and competitive pricing.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Govt to shoulder higher fuel subsidy in 2003 budget
Govt to shoulder higher fuel subsidy in 2003 budgetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government would have to allocate a much greater amount of money to cover the fuel subsidy this year because of higher prices of oil in the international market, says a senior government official.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Analysts warn of higher unemployment rate in 2004
Analysts warn of higher unemployment rate in 2004The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists and labor analysts warned the nation of a possible higher unemployment rate in 2004, due to the heightened security issue and the upcoming general elections.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
U.S. urges int'l community to help RI fight terrorism
U.S. urges int'l community to help RI fight terrorismAgence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage on Wednesday urged the international community to assist Indonesia on the road to economic and political reform so it can help rid Southeast Asia of terrorism.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Fair environmental control
Fair environmental controlHenry Heyneardhi Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java heyneardhi@watchbusiness.org The government's proposal to allow 22 mining corporations to resume operations in 11.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Riding a motorbike without a helmet, that's freedom
Riding a motorbike without a helmet, that's freedom Residents are busy gearing up for the country's 58th anniversary of its independence that falls on Aug. 17. Many residents expressed their indifference to the festivities calling it meaningless.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
ign tourists queue up at Ngurah Rai
ign tourists queue up at Ngurah Rai Airport's immigration office in Denpasar, Bali. To many, the tourists' arrival on Wednesday will be further proof of the recovery of the tourism industry on the resort island, which was rocked by a series of fatal bombings in October last year which killed 202...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
W. Java suspends principals' overseas tour after protests
W. Java suspends principals' overseas tour after protestsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java education office has decided to suspend the controversial overseas study tour for officials and state teachers amid growing concerns over the high cost of education in Indonesia.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Fierce competition in the lucrative MPV market
Fierce competition in the lucrative MPV marketT. Hidayat, Contributor, Jakarta The national automotive industry is thriving. The last two years have seen significant growth in the sales of vehicles, as recorded by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo).
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Regent fired as PDI Perjuanganteam leader
Regent fired as PDI Perjuanganteam leaderAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has dismissed Cilacap Regent Probo Yulastoro as the party's local election victory team leader because of a scandal over civil servants and...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
1. MORATORIUM: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. MORATORIUM: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Govt to suspend elections of 93 regional heads 2. BOMBING: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30 Police finish preliminary reconstruction of bombing 3. AUTONOMY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Central Government set to revise regional autonomy law 4.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Woman braves 'end of the world' toward light
Woman braves 'end of the world' toward lightZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sari Puspita was lying unconscious on the floor of the Sailendra Restaurant. When she finally woke up, she could not believe what she saw -- total darkness and thick black smoke.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Saving water not the solution
Saving water not the solution This year's dry season arrived earlier than predicted and could develop into a disaster if it becomes prolonged. It prompted the government to appeal to the public, particularly in Jakarta, to avoid wasting water and to be prepared for sacrifices now that the country...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
;JP;RLT;
;JP;RLT; ANPAk..r.. editorial-waterJP/6/14 Solution to water crisis? This year's dry season arrived earlier than predicted and could develop into a disaster if the dry season became prolonged. It prompted the government to appeal to the public, particularly in Jakarta, to avoid wasting water and to...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Megawati enacts Constitutional Court Law
Megawati enacts Constitutional Court LawThe Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri endorsed the Constitutional Court Law on Wednesday, to enable the establishment of the court before Aug. 17 as stipulated by the amended 1945 Constitution.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Navy investigator says marine killed businessman
Navy investigator says marine killed businessmanA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a two-week investigation, Navy investigators have apparently found the culprits in the assassination of PT Asaba computer firm president director Budi Hartono Angsono and his Army bodyguard Second. Sgt.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
BP, Sinopec plan $260m gas station deal
BP, Sinopec plan $260m gas station deal SHANGHAI: British oil giant BP and China's Sinopec are awaiting government approval of a US$260 million gas station joint venture in the eastern province of Zhejiang, state press reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Drought may cause forest fires
Drought may cause forest fires JAKARTA: An academic has refuted the forestry ministry's claim that forest fires will not break out this year.Bambang Hero Saharjo of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture said on Wednesday that smoke had been observed in several forests in Riau, Jambi and some parts of...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Farmers protest police intimidation
Farmers protest police intimidation PADANG, West Sumatra: Dozens of farmers from Kapa village in West Sumatra filed a police report on Wednesday, complaining about alleged intimidation against them by security personnel.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Corruptors guilty, get slap on wrist
Corruptors guilty, get slap on wristMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two former executives from the now-defunct Bank Ficorinvest were found guilty by the South Jakarta District Court on Wednesday for misappropriating the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support Fund (BLBI).
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Bogor lost Ciliwung river to Jakarta's interest
Bogor lost Ciliwung river to Jakarta's interest or Ciliwung river drained to help JakartansTheresia Sufa The Jakarta Post BogorBogor has been known as the city of rain. The city has always been blamed for "sending floods" to Jakarta.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Malaysian ship attacked, captain and crew kidnapped:
Malaysian ship attacked, captain and crew kidnapped: The captain and two crew-members of a Malaysian-owned ship have been kidnapped after the vessel was boarded by armed pirates in Indonesian waters, marine police officials said on Wednesday. The M.T.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
KPEN proposes list of must-do actions to govt
KPEN proposes list of must-do actions to govtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Economic Recovery Committee (KPEN), an influential business lobby, has recently sent to the government a list of actions the latter must do to speed up the pace of the country's economic recovery.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Growth target of 5% far too optimistic: Economists
Growth target of 5% far too optimistic: EconomistsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists challenged the government's growth target of 5 percent for 2004, calling it too optimistic, especially as next year there will be general elections and the economy will no longer be getting IMF economic...
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
"Good for business, good for family trips"
"Good for business, good for family trips"Lukas Subagio, Contributor, JakartaA number of analysts and observers say the Indonesian economy is gradually recovering -- at least, in the macroeconomic sense -- from the worst effects of the 1997 economic crisis.
Thu, 14 Aug 2003
Riau Islands, W. Irian Jaya still lack election commissions
Riau Islands, W. Irian Jaya still lack election commissionsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has sent a letter to the General Elections Commission (KPU) instructing it to establish provincial election commissions or KPUDs...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
JP/8/KIDNAP
JP/8/KIDNAP Police arrest businessman over kidnappingMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang Police reportedly nabbed a businessman on Tuesday for allegedly planning the abduction of eight-year-old Muhamad Hegel Muthahhari from his elementary school in Serpong Tangerang.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Domestic investment approvals plunge
Domestic investment approvals plungeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment activity in the country remains in the doldrums with the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) revealing a bleak picture of investment during the first seven months of this year.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Farmers union fights commercialization of water sources
Farmers union fights commercialization of water sourcesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A farmers union criticized on Tuesday the water resources bill for allowing private companies to exploit springs, which it said would harm farmers who rely on free groundwater.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
City nets 9,600 people without IDs
City nets 9,600 people without IDs The Jakarta Post JakartaCity administration has netted a total of 9,600 people who do not have identity cards (IDs) during an operation that began early this year. The operation was focused on rented houses and small industries like garment firms.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Andi Widjajanto
Andi Widjajanto Center for International Relations Studies University of Indonesia2. Yomi -- Wind energy has potential to fuel future power needs 1 X 45 Wind energy could fuel future power needs Lester R. Brown President Earth Policy Institute. 3.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Pare-Pare Prosecutor's Office
MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The Pare-Pare Prosecutor's Office handed over the case files of two bombing suspects to the Makassar District Court on Tuesday. Saifullah Amir, alias Imam Nawawi bin Amir, 24, and Muhammad Amir, alias Muhammad Eksel bin Abdul Madjid, 28, are suspects in last December's...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Bagir slams 'money-hungry lawyers'
Bagir slams 'money-hungry lawyers' PEKANBARU, Riau: Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan expressed concern on Tuesday that some lawyers were more concerned with money than justice."Lawyers must not only try to win legal battle, but maintain their professionalism and dignity," Bagir said in a...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Aceh referendum fighter goes on trial for treason
Aceh referendum fighter goes on trial for treasonNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A proindependence Acehnese woman activist went on trial at the Banda Aceh District Court on Tuesday on charges of treason that could lead to a 20 year prison sentence if she is convicted.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Amrozi, damned and condemned
Amrozi, damned and condemned Justice under Indonesian law has been done. After a swift investigation and an open and fair trial, the first of the Bali bombers has been condemned to die by firing squad. That is a closure of sorts. But it is by no means the end of the Bali tragedy.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Strengthening security community
Strengthening security communityAndi Widjajanto, Center for International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) share the common recognition that the multilateral security arrangement should be an essential feature of...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
School principals'
School principals' foreign junkets Public censure, in relation to foreign trips made by regional councillors under the guise of comparative studies, seems to have fallen on deaf ears.It is rather odd and unfortunate that such trips should have gained popularity with high school principals in...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
IMF completes 10th review of RI economy
IMF completes 10th review of RI economyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After completing its 10th review of Indonesia's economic reform program, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) praised the stable performance of the country's financial markets despite the recent bombing at a Jakarta hotel.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Foreign junkets
Foreign junkets Public censure, in relation to foreign trips made by regional councillors under the guise of comparative studies, seems to have fallen on deaf ears.It is rather odd and unfortunate that such trips should have gained popularity with high school principals in Bandung and regional...
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 13, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 13, 2003Exhibitions* Painting by students of Akademi Seni Surabaya (Aksera), at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031- 5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Aug. 20.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
Real Madrid to target Thailand with merchandise
Real Madrid to target Thailand with merchandise Hoping to cash in on a huge fan base in Thailand, Spanish soccer club Real Madrid plans to launch a cable television program in Bangkok, a souvenir store, a theme cafe and more, a newspaper reported Tuesday.
Wed, 13 Aug 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 13, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 13, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia3:00 Music4:30 Documentary5:00 Game...