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Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Locals trash administration for Bojong dump plan
Locals trash administration for Bojong dump planTheresia Sufa and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post Bogor Some 300 residents of Bojong village and surrounding areas in Bogor regency welcomed Jakarta Sanitary Agency head Selamat Limbong and entourage with a protest on Friday.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Foreign tourist arrivals up in June
Foreign tourist arrivals up in JuneThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of tourists arriving in Indonesia significantly increased in June compared to the previous month, raising hopes that the country's tourism industry is indeed on the track to recovery.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Bumi to continue deal with E. Kalimantan
Bumi to continue deal with E. KalimantanRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed mining company PT Bumi Resources plans to hold discussions with the East Kalimantan administration on its right to control 31 percent shares in coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) in April...
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 2, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 2, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Documentary8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 10:30 Life Clip11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Govt slammed over unchecked irregularities
Govt slammed over unchecked irregularitiesFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) repeated on Friday its criticism of the government's poor management of the state budget, saying the government also appeared unwilling to do anything to improve the situation.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
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Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Kidnappers still insisting on Rp 4b ransom
Kidnappers still insisting on Rp 4b ransomMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang As of Friday evening, kidnappers had yet to release an eight-year-old boy regardless of the fact that the child is in poor health.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials
Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials SURABAYA: Mojokerto Police seized at least 37 firearms and ammunition allegedly bought by the regency administration for security ahead of the 2004 general elections. East Java Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Schools as centers of active learning
Schools as centers of active learningSimon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Jakarta 2. Pro2 -- The business of fighting poverty 1 x 45 The lucrative business of fighting povertyPaul Martin and Ernesto Zedillo Project Syndicate 3.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Sleman regency government, Yogyakarta's branch of Bank Mandiri is providing soft loans to tobacco farmers in Padasan village, Pakem, in the regency, in the hope of increasing the wealth of local farmers.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Madurese couple find happines in a cave
Madurese couple find happines in a caveAlpha Savitri, Contributor, Surabaya When they decided to move from one of their cozy houses to a cave on Madura island, the Radjabs were called the "weirdest family of the millennium".A wealthy business family living in a cave? R.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Cipadu, an alternative textile market
Cipadu, an alternative textile marketRizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Cipadu textile market, located near Bintaro, Tangerang, has enjoyed a significant increase in the number of visitors since the massive fire in February that destroyed the Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Querying Polygamy Award
Querying Polygamy Award Lily Zakiyah Munir Center for Pesantren and Democracy Studies (CePDeS) Jakarta lilyzm@hotmail.com 2. News2 -- Landmark ruling triggers controversy over the sanctity of 1 X 30Controversy over marriage sanctityDivorce via SMS threatens marriage Chok Suat Ling and Farrah Naz...
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Pertamina plans $500m bond: Bankers
Pertamina plans $500m bond: BankersSINGAPORE: Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company, has received proposals from banks vying for a mandate on the possible structure of a planned $500 million bond, which it plans to issue by the end of the year, bankers said Friday.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Artists work together on city mural project
Artists work together on city mural projectSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The heat of the midday sun was overwhelming, even for Yogyakarta, but San Francisco-based artist Megan Wilson hardly seemed to notice.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Exports increase to three-year high
Exports increase to three-year highThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in June increased by 7.33 percent to US$5.28 billion, the highest monthly export value in the past three years, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
`Al-Qaeda linked to terrorist attacks in RI'
`Al-Qaeda linked to terrorist attacks in RI'Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The testimony of Malaysian Wan Min bin Wan Mat during the Bali bombing trial has provided more evidence that the international terrorist group al-Qaeda may have been involved in terror attacks and sectarian clashes...
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Sofyan Dawood's escape
Sofyan Dawood's escapeFrom Media IndonesiaNews on the escape of Sofyan Dawood, leader of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), should not be blown out of proportion. We should not allow ourselves to be trapped in a situation that is meant to confuse us.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
U.S. embargo on defense training
U.S. embargo on defense training The steps recently taken by the U.S. Congress to postpone disbursement of funds for defense training in Indonesia needs to be seen in the light of the tragic murder of an Indonesian and two American teachers almost a year ago in Papua.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, August 2, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, August 2, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (kafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Fine Art by Tisna Sanjaya, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Govt OKs probe into police purchases
Govt OKs probe into police purchases JAKARTA: The government will allow the House of Representatives to set up an inquiry into alleged violations in the purchase of 17 helicopters and two aircraft by the National Police from the United States.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
One person killed in payroll robbery
One person killed in payroll robberyBlontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Four armed robbers shot and killed the driver of a car carrying executives of local tap water company PDAM on Friday, before making off with Rp 669 million.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Gus Dur hospitalized
Gus Dur hospitalized JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid was rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early on Friday morning due to blood pressure fluctuations.According to Gus Dur's spokesman Adhi Massardi, the former president was admitted to the hospital after his blood...
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
[b]Mining should be banned
Mining should be banned in protected forestsJulia Kalmirah Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (Kehati)Igor O'Neill Mineral Policy Institute Jakarta2. pRO4 -- The real risks of deficits 2 X 30 The real risk of U.S. deficits for global economic growthRobert J.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003
Campaign launched to protect children from sex industry
Campaign launched to protect children from sex industrySari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post JakartaTo stem the growing number of children involved in the sex industry, the government is launching a nationwide campaign, a seminar unveiled on Wednesday.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
JP/14/RIO
JP/14/RIOKPC's sale is legal: Lawyer The Jakarta Post Jakarta A respected lawyer said on Thursday that the deal allowing PT Bumi Resources to acquire the coal mining firm, PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), from Anglo-Australian mining firm Rio Tinto and Anglo-American energy firm BP PLC was legal.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
PDI Perjuangan supports Mega for better or worse
PDI Perjuangan supports Mega for better or worseA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) across the country have thrown their support behind chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, including her controversial decisions in the...
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Constitutional court
Constitutional court toward civil societyFrom Media IndonesiaThe Constitutional Court is a very important institution; its members should therefore comprise professionals, senior figures, or persons of authority, good conduct and wide knowledge, without favoring particular groups or parties.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Copycat kidnappers take boy, demand Rp 4 billion in ransom
Copycat kidnappers take boy, demand Rp 4 billion in ransomMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang With the police still unable to recover two children allegedly kidnapped by brothers Deni and Jefri Saputra, a similar crime has taken place in Serpong, Tangerang.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Inmates deal from behind bars
Inmates deal from behind barsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Being stuck in a prison cell does not necessarily mean the end of the world -- at least for three convicts in Tangerang Penitentiary, who have continued to deal drugs from behind bars.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
City kicks out Senen market traders
City kicks out Senen market tradersZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration demolished on Thursday some 400 makeshift stalls used by about 1,000 street vendors along Jl. Pasar Senen in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
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Indonesia has the chance for stable economic growth Osman Rzyttka Research Fellow at the CSIS Jakarta, from the University of Bonn 2. Uranium -- The uranium that never was 2 X 30 Bush, Blair try to explain the uranium that never was David Pallister in London =
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
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Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Bali bomb blasts witness links JI to al-Qaeda
Bali bomb blasts witness links JI to al-QaedaWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Al-Qaeda provided funds to the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group which perpetrated the Bali bombings last October, the alleged treasurer of the regional terror organization told the Denpasar District on...
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Danamon's lending up by 78.6%
Danamon's lending up by 78.6%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Danamon said that lending in the first half of this year jumped by 78.6 percent to Rp 23.72 trillion (US$2.89 billion).The bank said in a press statement distributed late on Wednesday that a huge chunk of the credit -- 63.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Assembly starts Annual Session, workload small
Assembly starts Annual Session, workload smallKurniawan Hari and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Approaching the end of its term ahead of the 2004 general elections, the country's highest lawmaking body, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), today starts its Annual Session with a...
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Indonesia has the chance for stable economic growth
Indonesia has the chance for stable economic growthOsman Rzyttka, Research Fellow, Department of Geography, University of Bonn Germany Indonesia's economy at the moment seems to be operating far below its potential.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
S. Korean firm interested in RI's LNG
S. Korean firm interested in RI's LNGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean electricity company Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco) has voiced interest in purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Indonesia, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Ba'asyir to skip MMI congress
Ba'asyir to skip MMI congress JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Thursday a request to allow Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir out of jail to attend the congress of an Islamic group that he leads.Presiding Judge M.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Activists mobbed by Pramuka market vendors
Activists mobbed by Pramuka market vendors JAKARTA: Traders in protected animals and birds at the Pramuka market, East Jakarta, attacked three activists from ProFauna Indonesia, a non-governmental organization concerned with wildlife conservation, in front of officials from the city's Natural...
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Kancil to replace 'bajaj', but too pricey, too few
Kancil to replace 'bajaj', but too pricey, too fewBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's intention to replace 14,000 bajaj, Indian- made three-wheeled taxis, with local-made Kancil vehicles will take a long time as only 100 Kancil cars have been manufactured.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Bodybuilding arena for juniors
Bodybuilding arena for juniorsJAKARTA: More than 200 beginner and novice athletes are expected to take part in the Junior National Bodybuilding Competition on Aug. 26, at the Senayan Tennis Indoor Stadium, South Jakarta.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
TV Today: Friday, August 1, 2003
TV Today: Friday, August 1, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Religious Teachings10:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Dearah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's...
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
TNI loves the people
TNI loves the people On the front page of The Jakarta Post, July 26 an article appeared under the heading TNI chief offers apology to the Acehnese people, which was very touching and showed how much the Indonesian Military (TNI) love the people.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 1, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 1, 2003Exhibitions* Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (kafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Fine Art by Tisna Sanjaya, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Cilacap to merge 300 elementary schools
Cilacap to merge 300 elementary schools Due to lack of students, at least 300 public elementary schools in the Central Java regency, Cilacap, will be merged with others to boost efficiency in their operational costs, local officials say.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Tribunal urged for military rapists
Tribunal urged for military rapists JAKARTA: Rights activists called on the government on Thursday to set up an ad hoc tribunal to try security officers suspected of raping women while carrying out their duties in conflict-torn areas, arguing that the alleged crimes could spark widespread public...
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
LPG price raised, others stable
LPG price raised, others stableThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has raised the price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), while leaving the prices of other fuels unchanged.
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
Our future is at stake
Our future is at stake The economic team of Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri is putting our future on the line following its decision to opt for Post-Program Monitoring (PPM) in ending the country's cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Fri, 01 Aug 2003
DPA members resign en masse
DPA members resign en masseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 45 members of the Supreme Advisory Council (DPA) announced their resignation on Thursday, finally closing the history-book on the state institution.