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Tue, 22 Jul 2003
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Please refer to computer column counting1. BALI: 3 x 18 Prosecutors demand death for Ali Imron, Amrozi awaits verdict 2. ASABA: 1 X 36 Police confirm, downplay assassinations 3. MYANMAR: 2 X 21 ASEAN turns up heat on Yangon over Suu Kyi case 4. SCHOOL: 1 X 36 Students brave war to return to school
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Bombs threats? I keep my faith in God'
Bombs threats? I keep my faith in God' Police have warned about possible terror acts following the bomb blast at the national legislature (DPR) last week. Terrorist suspects have indicated that a terror campaign will continue in big cities, including Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 22, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 22, 2003Performances* Sundanese traditonal performances Taman Budaya Jawa Barat (West Java Cultural Center), Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., July 26. * Concert by students of Braga Music School, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Over 570 struggle for four seats in DPD
Over 570 struggle for four seats in DPDBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over 570 Jakartans are to compete for four vacant seats to represent the city's 8.6 million residents at the planned 120- member Regional Representatives Council (DPD) in a legislative election scheduled for April 3...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Students brave war to return to school
Students brave war to return to schoolTertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe On the first day of school on Monday in war-torn Aceh, an elementary school teacher was shot to death, and more than 107,000 students had classes in emergency tents and small...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
RP loses overseas job due to SARS
RP loses overseas job due to SARS MANILA: Job opportunities abroad for Philippine workers fell in the first half due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) scare, Labor Secretary Patricia Santo Tomas said Monday.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
124 more mining companies to operate in protected forest
124 more mining companies to operate in protected forestMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said on Monday that it would give 102 mining firms the chance to operate in protected forests, bringing the total number to 124 firms.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Rights body subpoenas generals over May riots
Rights body subpoenas generals over May riotsMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) formally filed a request with the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to force nine active and retired servicemen to answer its summonses for...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
ASEAN turns up heat on Yangon over Suu Kyi cases
ASEAN turns up heat on Yangon over Suu Kyi casesAgencies, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok The continued detention of Myanmar's pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi would damage ASEAN and the matter should be resolved as soon as possible, Indonesia said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Luxury car dealers enjoy roaring sales
Luxury car dealers enjoy roaring salesEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The black car stands elegantly on a circular stage in the automobile expo currently being held at the Jakarta Convention Center. It seems to be chiseled beautifully with cream-colored leather seats inside.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
In the name of justice
In the name of justice Law enforcement is supposed to be one of the four components of the ongoing joint operation in Aceh, which the government launched on May 19. The other three elements are security restoration, humanitarian assistance, and the empowerment of local government.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Prosecutors demand death for Ali Imron, Amrozi awaits verdict
Prosecutors demand death for Ali Imron, Amrozi awaits verdictWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The fourth suspect in the Bali bombings, Ali Imron, alias Alik, began his trial on Monday with charges of involvement in the planning and execution of the blasts.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
RI urges ASEM members to oppose unilateralism in international issue
RI urges ASEM members to oppose unilateralism in international issueFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, as the host of the fifth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) now underway in Denpasar, Bali, is calling on member countries to reject unilateralism in dealing with...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good
The automotive sector in Indonesia has seen a good sign with favorable total sales in the first five months this year, while various carmakers keep introducing new sedans to the audience.Based on the data from the Indonesian Automotive Association (Gaikindo), over 140,000 cars were sold in the...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
JP/4/4PARTY
JP/4/4PARTYFive parties register for 2004 electionA'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaFive political parties registered themselves on Monday with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to contest the 2004 polls, just three days after they were screened by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
'ASEM should be better recognized by Asians'
'ASEM should be better recognized by Asians' In conjunction with the Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) in Bali from July 21 through July 24, in which France is one of the participants, French Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Renaud Muselier shares his view in a written interview with The Jakarta...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Asian monies mostly up on equity inflows
Asian monies mostly up on equity inflowsDow Jones, Singapore Most Asian currencies strengthened against the dollar on Monday, except for the Philippine peso, which weakened amid importer demand for the U.S. unit.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
BOS lends helping hand to orphaned orangutan
BOS lends helping hand to orphaned orangutan The baby orangutan seemed helpless in a dirty corner of Klandasan Market, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. As it had been weakened by several days of illness, nobody was interested in taking care of the poor little creature.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Prosecutors push for July 27 case
Prosecutors push for July 27 case JAKARTA: Prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to continue investigating the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27, 1996, saying that the case had a strong legal basis.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
3 x 15
3 x 15 What Millennium Development Compact means Part 1 of 2Romeo Austria Reyes Program Development Advisor UNDP Indonesia Jakarta2. IPS 22 -- Will the U.N. Bail Out Bush?1 x 30 Will the UN bail out President Bush? Jim Lobe Inter Press Service Washington3.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Villagers flee in fear of lava
Villagers flee in fear of lavaYongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado, North Sulawesi Villagers living near Mount Soputan, which continued to spew ash and smoke in North Sulawesi province on Monday, began to flee their homes as lava started to approach their villages.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Orientation colors the first day at school
Orientation colors the first day at schoolRizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The first day of a new school year kicked off on Monday with the beginning of a three-day orientation/hazing ritual for junior high and high school first-year students.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Malaysian to lead UN force in E. Timor
Malaysian to lead UN force in E. Timor EAST TIMOR: A Malaysian general is to be the next commander of United Nations peacekeeping forces in East Timor, the UN announced on Monday.Lt. Gen. Khairuddin Mat Yusof will replace Singaporean Maj. Gen.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Canberra renews travel advisory for RP
Canberra renews travel advisory for RP PHILIPPINES: Australia renewed its travel advisory for the Philippines on Monday, citing reports to its embassy of plans for another series of terrorist attacks, specifically in Manila and the troubled southern Mindanao region.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Tutut Handayani
Tutut Handayani Contributor JakartaFew would have expected that the apartment market would suddenly accelerate throughout 2002. Marketing of apartments has to a certain degree revived the property business.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
New PDIP chairman in Central Java named
New PDIP chairman in Central Java named SEMARANG: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's party has appointed Gunawan Wiro Sarojo as acting chairman of the party's Central Java chapter, replacing Mardijo has been fired for seeking the post of governor in the province.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Politicians demand more seats on Council
Politicians demand more seats on CouncilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming to be doing tougher jobs and representing more people, Jakarta politicians have demanded additional seats on the City Council from the current 85, to 100 seats, for next year's general election.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Police kill one, injure 25 in South Sulawesi protest
Police kill one, injure 25 in South Sulawesi protestAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi At least one person was killed and 25 others injured as police fired shots at more than 1,000 villagers in Makassar, South Sulawesi, who rioted on Monday in a protest against the alleged...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?
Want a sound sleep after purchasing an apartment?Andi M. Sadat Contributor Jakarta "The customer is king". This decades-old adage, or maybe it's just another advertising promise, is still frequently used in today's "hyperactive" communication world.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Apartment business on the rise
Apartment business on the riseGolo Riwu Contributor JakartaThe worst effects of the country's economic crisis are gradually receding. In Jakarta's business sector and in other major Indonesian cities, apartment construction and sale is in full force after a deep lull.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
No fiscal stimulus for 2004: Boediono
No fiscal stimulus for 2004: BoedionoDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Monday it could no longer afford to provide a fiscal stimulus to the business sector next year due to limited budget capacity.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Prosecutors push for July 27 case
Prosecutors push for July 27 case JAKARTA: Prosecutors asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to continue investigating the attack on the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on July 27, 1996, saying that the case had a strong legal basis.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Police confirms, downplay assassinations
Police confirms, downplay assassinationsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police confirmed on Monday the existence of many assassins for hire in Indonesia on the heels of the cold-blooded murder of a prominent businessman and his Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) bodyguard at the Sasana...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Five parties register for 2004 election
Five parties register for 2004 electionA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five political parties registered themselves on Monday with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to contest the 2004 polls, just three days after they were screened by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
4 x 11
4 x 11 Fired Golkar councillor elected NTB governor JP/5/riot Police kill one, injure 25 in South Sulawesi protest JP/5/soputan1 x 28 Villagers flee in fear of lava JP/5/ptdi PT DI workers plan to sue director
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 21, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 21, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Air pollution may cost Asia billions, experts say
Air pollution may cost Asia billions, experts sayAgencies, Singapore Key Asian cities face serious problems with air pollution which if left unresolved could cost the region billions of dollars annually in health costs and lost economic output, experts said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service
Keys to success: Excellent facilities and service Jasmina Janik Contributor JakartaThe writer is director of sales and marketing for Hotel Borobudur JakartaIf you want to reside close to the business center right in the heart of the city and require the premises to have all the modern facilities...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
One dies in crash involving Megawati convoy
One dies in crash involving Megawati convoy SURAKARTA, Central Java: One motorcyclist died after being hit by a car that was part of a convoy to welcome the arrival of President Megawati Soekarnoputri at Adi Sumarmo Airport here on Monday.The accident, which occurred on Jl.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
RI warns of sour ties with U.S.
RI warns of sour ties with U.S.Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government warned on Monday that the U.S. Congress decision to withhold military aid to Indonesia -- reportedly because of a failure to bring the perpetrators of last year's killing of two U.S.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
13,000 fail entrance tests in Surabaya
13,000 fail entrance tests in Surabaya SURABAYA: More than 13,000 students failed to pass the entrance tests for state junior and senior high schools in Surabaya, it was announced on Monday.Around 8,000 students failed the tests for junior high schools, while around 7,000 students failed those for...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Shifting to a newer paradigm a must
Shifting to a newer paradigm a mustFebriana Damayanti, Contributor, Jakarta Two international environmental institutions, the World Wildlife Fund and the Swedish Society of Nature Conservation, recently pointed their fingers at two of the country's major paper manufacturers: Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Police issue letter on criminal record
Police issue letter on criminal record JAKARTA: The National Police has started issuing the letter of criminal record (SKCK) to replace the letter on good behavior (SKKB).Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis said on Monday that the implementation of SKCK began early this month.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Fired Golkar councillor elected NTB governor
Fired Golkar councillor elected NTB governorLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara In an unexpected move, chief councillor Lalu Serinate was elected the new governor of West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) here on Monday, beating incumbent governor Harun Al Rasyid, whose running...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Provincial prosecutors given authority to handle graft
Provincial prosecutors given authority to handle graftMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaProvincial prosecutors across the country and five prosecutors' offices in Jakarta received on Monday a special privilege: the full autonomy to probe into corruption cases formerly handled...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
New PDIP chairman in Central Java named
New PDIP chairman in Central Java named SEMARANG: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's party has appointed Gunawan Wiro Sarojo as acting chairman of the party's Central Java chapter, replacing Mardijo has been fired for seeking the post of governor in the province.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Telkom to finish Ariawest buyout
Telkom to finish Ariawest buyout JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia aims to finalize this week plans to pay US$390 million to take over a telecom company partly owned by AT&T Corp of the U.S. The company, PT Ariawest International, has been at loggerheads with state-owned Telkom over a...
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Investment now US$42.3m in Tangerang
Investment now US$42.3m in TangerangMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang Regent Ismet Iskandar revealed on Monday that the regency had recorded almost a 100 percent increase in foreign and domestic investment worth a total of US$42.3 million in the first semester of this year.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
BTN's KPR lending rates still high
BTN's KPR lending rates still highFrom Kompas The declining interest rate on Bank Indonesia's promissory notes (SBI) have not been followed by the banking sector. The lending rates on general loans and house mortgage loans (KPR) remain high, while the interest on deposits has decreased considerably.
Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Local prosecutors given authority to handle graft
Local prosecutors given authority to handle graftMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Provincial prosecutors across the country and five prosecutors' offices in Jakarta received on Monday a special privilege: the full autonomy to probe into corruption cases formerly handled...