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RI leaders must be squeaky clean

RI leaders must be squeaky clean BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Former corrupt leaders who are responsible for the moral degradation of the Indonesian people, must not be allowed to lead the country, an influential Muslim cleric says.

Carrefour opens 11th store in RI

Carrefour opens 11th store in RI JAKARTA: French retail giant Carrefour opened on Wednesday a new hypermarket in Bandung, West Java.The retailer said in a statement that since entering Indonesia in 1998, it had opened a total of 11 stores, 10 of which are located in Jakarta.

Small businesses help economy

Small businesses help economyFrom Suara KaryaSmall and medium-scale businesses (UKM), which constitute 94 percent of Indonesia's business activities, should be reactivated to boost the economy and income of the majority, as well as to provide new job opportunities.

Residents around airport demand job opportunities

Residents around airport demand job opportunities TANGERANG: Residents of Rawa Rengas subdistrict, Kosambi district in Tangerang municipality, plan to stage a rally to demand job opportunities for locals from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II.

1. Otda -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48pts MB, 55 counts

1. Otda -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48pts MB, 55 counts Indonesia urged to improve region's financing capability 3. Iraq -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 52 counts Democrats step up attacks on Bush over Iraq intelligence 4. Poet -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts World's exiled poets to gather in NZ 5.

Yogyakarta's spirit could be model for the nation

Yogyakarta's spirit could be model for the nationKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Visitors to Yogyakarta will soon sense election fever in the province. Along the famed Jl.

Samudra admits role in Bali blasts, denies being mastermind

Samudra admits role in Bali blasts, denies being mastermindWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Imam Samudra told the Denpasar District Court on Wednesday that he was involved in the Bali terrorist bombing on Oct. 12, 2002, but denied he was the mastermind of the attack.

RI leaders must be squeaky clean

RI leaders must be squeaky clean BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Former corrupt leaders who are responsible for the moral degradation of the Indonesian people, must not be allowed to lead the country, an influential Muslim cleric says.

Kasiadi alone atop leaderboard in E. Java Open

Kasiadi alone atop leaderboard in E. Java OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local favorite Kasiadi shot five birdies, three on the front nine and two on the back to go with two bogeys for a score of 4-under 212 (74 69 69) to stay atop the leaderboard in the East Java Open in Surabaya on Wednesday.

Ambon airport developers sued

Ambon airport developers sued AMBON, Maluku: The city administration is suing the developers of the Pattimura International Airport for allegedly failing to pay Rp 600 million in fees for its building construction permit (IMB).The lawsuit was lodged with the Ambon Prosecutor's Office.

RI's foreign debts at $130.15b

RI's foreign debts at $130.15b JAKARTA: Indonesia's total offshore debts stood at $130.15 billion as of May 31, little changed from April, Bank Indonesia said Wednesday.It added that $75.92 billion were owed by the government, while the remaining $54.23 billion by local companies.

Tallo sworn in as governor despite charges of corruption

Tallo sworn in as governor despite charges of corruptionYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno swore in East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo here on Wednesday to assume office for another five-year term, despite corruption charges...

Indonesian giant sued for illegal logging

Indonesian giant sued for illegal loggingRidwan Max Sijabat and Haidir Anwar Tandjung, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Pekanbaru A regency in the Sumatran province of Riau is suing Asia's largest pulp producer for the destruction of protected rainforests and neglecting local communities.

TV Program: Thursday, July 17, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, July 17, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings4:30 Documentary5:00 Religious Songs6:00...

RP condemns bomb attack in Indonesia

RP condemns bomb attack in Indonesia PHILIPPINES: Philippines foreign secretary Blas Ople condemned on Wednesday the bomb attack this week on the Indonesian legislature, describing it as an assault on democracy by desperate "nihilists".

Police want bus company owner after crash

Police want bus company owner after crashMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang Police will send officers to the Arief Rahman Hakim bus company offices, demanding the company's owner take responsibility for the collision between a bus and truck on the Tangerang to Jakarta toll road on...

C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in

C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in SEMARANG, Central Java: One hundred and seventy-five members of the Central Java Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) were officially installed in the provincial capital of Semarang on Wednesday.

All legislation to be subject to review

All legislation to be subject to reviewKurniawan Hari, M. Taufiqqurahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives special committee currently deliberating a bill on the Constitutional Court agreed to give full authority to the planned court to review all legislation, regardless of...

Almost duped by mail service

Almost duped by mail serviceFrom Koran TempoSeveral days ago I went to the local post office to send a parcel of books -- a national leader's autobiography and a religious lecture -- weighing one kilogram, to my grandchild in Padang.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16,2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16,2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Rights body to set up posts in Aceh

Rights body to set up posts in AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe Responding to widespread allegations of rights abuses in Aceh, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is planning to set up posts in Bireuen and Lhokseumawe regencies to receive reports of rights abuses from...

Sensible recommendations

Sensible recommendations The policy recommendations issued by the Indonesian Economists Association at the end of its 15th National Congress on Tuesday were surprisingly sensible, especially with regard to its policy advice for after the International Monetary Fund program ends later this year.

Security fence at U.S. Embassy

Security fence at U.S. Embassy Referring to Brien Doyle's letter Security at U.S. Embassy published in The Jakarta Post on July 10, in which he emphasized U.S. territorial sovereignty, we would like to respond as follows.

'Don't be cowardly in facing rebels'

'Don't be cowardly in facing rebels' SITUBONDO, East Java: Army Chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu boosted on Wednesday soldiers' fighting spirit, saying they should not imitate the way Iraqi soldiers defended their country against the U.S.-led coalition forces.

Japanese consortium going ahead with oil deal despite US pressure

Japanese consortium going ahead with oil deal despite US pressureAgence France-Presse, Tehran Iran and Japan are in the final stages of negotiations for a multi-billion dollar project to develop the Islamic republic's massive Azadegan oil field, despite US demands that Tokyo ditch the investment,...

East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses for 1999 atrocities

East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses for 1999 atrocitiesAgence France-Presse DiliAn East Timor court on Wednesday jailed two former militia leaders for crimes against humanity during the territory's bloody breakaway from Indonesia in 1999.

Megawati eats her words, signs education law

Megawati eats her words, signs education lawFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has put the acrimonious debate over the national education bill behind her by signing the bill into law.Her signature on July 8 enacted Law No.

East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses

East Timor court jails two ex-militia bossesAgence France-Presse, Dili An East Timor court on Wednesday jailed two former militia leaders for crimes against humanity during the territory's bloody breakaway from Indonesia in 1999.

President to appoint five more ambassadors

President to appoint five more ambassadorsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to appoint five more envoys on Thursday, but several important posts in Europe and Australia will remain vacant due to the complicated process of appointment.

Govt asks public to stay calm amid terror threats

Govt asks public to stay calm amid terror threats Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government appealed to the public to stay calm but vigilant in the face of renewed terror attacks targeting Indonesia, while ordering security to be tightened at key installations across the country.

Woman mobbed for picking pocket

Woman mobbed for picking pocket JAKARTA: A 23-year-old woman, Rustini, was set on by an angry crowed after being caught red-handed picking the pocket of a trader at the Cipinang rice center in East Jakarta, police reported on Wednesday.The incident took place at 11 a.m.

S'pore funds pivotal to Batam: PERC

S'pore funds pivotal to Batam: PERCThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should capitalize on Singapore's abundant financial resources and provide investors in Batam with better access to the Indonesian market in a bid to boost development of the island and turn it into the country's main engine of...

Surf's still up and rolling at Bali beaches

Surf's still up and rolling at Bali beachesWahyoe Boediwardhana, Contributor, Kuta, Bali With a drastic slump in tourist arrivals since last year's bombings, Bali's tourist industry is facing its worst period in a long time.

Janis new PGSI chairman

Janis new PGSI chairman JAKARTA: Roy B. Janis, a co-chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), was unanimously elected as the chairman of the Indonesian Wrestling Association (PGSI) in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday, according to Antara.

Gubernatorial candidates vie in tightly contested election

Gubernatorial candidates vie in tightly contested electionAinur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Two pairs of rival candidates are struggling to grab the votes of the military/police faction that could tip the balance in the East Java gubernatorial election to be held here on Thursday.

BI cuts interest rate to 9.21%

BI cuts interest rate to 9.21%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia again cut the interest rate of its one-month SBI promissory notes on Wednesday to 9.21 percent, down slightly from 9.23 percent at its previous week's auction.

C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in

C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in SEMARANG, Central Java: One hundred and seventy-five members of the Central Java Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) were officially installed in the provincial capital of Semarang on Wednesday.

U.S. govt grants over US$27m to RI

U.S. govt grants over US$27m to RI JAKARTA: The U.S. government handed over on Wednesday Rp 226 billion (US$27 million) in a grant to the Indonesian government, to help finance the ongoing family planning program and improve the health of mothers and infants in the country.

Medan to light all layers

Medan to light all layers MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan administration is insisting on carrying out a project to light all alleys in the North Sumatra capital with 65,000 lamps at the end of 2003, despite power shortages.

Give toll road workers a raise

Give toll road workers a raiseFrom Suara Karya] The toll road rates have been raised by an average of 25 percent. Jasa Marga, which manages the toll roads, has also improved its services, among other things by carrying out toll road repairs.

1. Bali -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 60 counts

1. Bali -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 60 counts Samudra admits role in Bali blasts, denies being mastermind 2. Rights -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 countsRights body to set up posts in Aceh3. Job 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 52 counts 70 percent of job-seekers underpaid, overqualified 4.

'I don't want to experience another water shortage'

'I don't want to experience another water shortage' The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) recently reported its forecast on possible water shortages in several areas of Greater Jakarta, which might inconvenience residents using groundwater from artesian wells.

Rini opens second RI sugar plant

Rini opens second RI sugar plantEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Serang, Banten The country's second sugar plant, producing double-refined sugar for the food and beverage industry, was opened on Tuesday, and will lessen the country's dependency on imports.

Experts urge postponement of busway despiteb bylaw

Experts urge postponement of busway despiteb bylawBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts urged on Wednesday the postponement of the controversial busway project due to the absence of an integrated transportation plan, but city councillors appear set to approve a bylaw providing a...

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RI urged to improve regions' financing capability

RI urged to improve regions' financing capabilityDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Improving the intergovernmental fiscal system to enable provinces and regencies to receive the benefits of the locally generated revenues is the key to ensuring the long-term benefits of the ongoing...

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 17, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 17, 2003Exhibition* Painting Three Sides of Me by Kerry Pendergrast at Pranoto's Gallery, Main Road, Ubud (next door to Fed Ex, Tel. 0361 970 827), until July 31.Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.

Drought-hit farmers request cloud seeding

Drought-hit farmers request cloud seedingNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java As the prolonged drought continues to worsen -- already threatening crop failure in Indramayu regency, one of West Java's main rice producers -- local farmers urged the government on Wednesday to start...

Telkom in limbo, index at one-week low

Telkom in limbo, index at one-week low Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Uncertainty over what sanctions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might impose on state telecommunications company PT Telkom took the Jakarta Composite Index on Wednesday to almost its lowest level for...

70 percent of job seekers underpaid, overqualified

70 percent of job seekers underpaid, overqualifiedZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Iwan, 28, finding a job that is commensurate with his level of education is no easy task. As a Master of Natural and Environmental Resources Management from the Bogor Institute of Agricultural (IPB), Iwan...