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Minister asks parties on requirements

Minister asks parties on requirements JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that political parties would not be eligible to contest the 2004 general election if they failed to fulfill administrative requirements.

Parents should report admission fees

Parents should report admission fees JAKARTA: Commission E of the City Council overseeing education and social affairs called on the public to file a report with the commission if they find any state-run schools imposing admission fees.Commission secretary Audi I.Z.

HAGL bounces back to beat MCTTPC at ASEAN soccer meet

HAGL bounces back to beat MCTTPC at ASEAN soccer meetArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vietnam's Hoang Anh Gan Lai (HAGL) bounced back from its opening loss to beat MCTTPC of Laos 2-1 in a hard-fought Group C match in the LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship at the Bung Karno stadium here on...

Aspac building for sale

Aspac building for sale JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Wednesday that it would auction off an office building once belonging to the now defunct Bank Aspac with a floor price of Rp 43.2 billion (US$5.2 million).

Minister asks parties on requirements

Minister asks parties on requirements JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that political parties would not be eligible to contest the 2004 general election if they failed to fulfill administrative requirements.

Show corruptors on TV

Show corruptors on TVFrom Kontan Every day we can watch reports on criminal cases on TV. Unfortunately, the cases reported are limited to theft, rape, drug abuse and trafficking, robbery and the like. It would be useful for TV viewers to be able to watch reports on corruption.

Councillors want 'ojek', chopper in bylaw

Councillors want 'ojek', chopper in bylawRizky KD Ntoma and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a metropolis, Jakarta has a wide range of transportation modes. Just name it: limousines, private cars, public buses, minivans, taxis, commuter trains, are all already available on city...

Artist Sunarso visualizes history

Artist Sunarso visualizes historyBambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Edhi Sunarso must be destined to be invariably involved in a struggle all his life.When he was young, Sunarso was an independence fighter against the Dutch colonialists.

Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN

Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN EL SEGUNDO, California: Unocal Corp. agreed to sell its interest in the Sarulla geothermal project to PLN, the Indonesian state electricity company, for US$60 million, resulting in a third- quarter gain.

Theo linked to money politics

Theo linked to money politics JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) plans to seek clarification from its deputy chairman Theo Syafei over his links with alleged money politics in the reelection of East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah.

The powerful House

The powerful House The House of Representatives (DPR) will soon be the most powerful institution in this country.It will have the authority to hold hostage whoever ignores its summons to "clarify certain issues" which they may be unhappy with, for the sake of national interests.

ISEI accepts IMF monitoring of Indonesian reforms

ISEI accepts IMF monitoring of Indonesian reformsThe Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java The Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) said here on Tuesday that ending Indonesia's program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would mean terminating the quarterly letter of intent (LoI) and its...

Breast cancer risk nearly halved by frequent miso soup intake

Breast cancer risk nearly halved by frequent miso soup intakeHiroshi Hiyama, Agence France-Presse, Tokyo The risk of developing breast cancer was nearly halved among Japanese women who had miso soup at least three times a day compared with those who had one or less bowl of the traditional...

Shark fins are yes-yes

Shark fins are yes-yes I found that Robert Go's arguments in his letter in The Jakarta Post on July 11, titled Shark fin restos are no-nos, were half-baked, and showed the writer himself to be half-educated or half-cultured.

Ulema against trade in human organs

Ulema against trade in human organs JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organizations have called for a drive against trade in human organs, saying that it violated religious and social values.Irfan Zidny, an executive member of Nadhlatul Ulama's law making body, and his Muhammadiyah counterpart...

PGN may issue $250m in bonds next month

PGN may issue $250m in bonds next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State gas distribution company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) will issue dollar-denominated bonds worth about US$250 million in August or September, a company official said on Tuesday.

Political leaders urge police to solve bomb attack

Political leaders urge police to solve bomb attackDamar Harsanto and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon Police are being pressured to solve Monday's bomb attack on the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly in Central Jakarta on Monday.

ASEAN-U.S. trade picks up by 6%

ASEAN-U.S. trade picks up by 6%Agence France-Presse, Singapore Trade between the United States and Southeast Asia is picking up and U.S. companies are seeking a bigger slice of the region's economic potential, a leading U.S. business body said here on Tuesday.

Fishermen complain of drop in fish prices

Fishermen complain of drop in fish prices INDRAMAYU, West Java: Thousands of fishermen in West Java's north coast regencies of Indramayu and Subang have complained about plummeting fish prices, at a time when their catch is bountiful.

Imperial Tobacco unit wins right to Davidoff in court battle

Imperial Tobacco unit wins right to Davidoff in court battleTom Wright, Dow Jones, Jakarta The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of U.K.-based Imperial Tobacco Group PLC in a battle with a local company over the right to sell cigarettes under the Davidoff trademark in the country, lawyers said on...

Theo linked to money politics

Theo linked to money politics JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) plans to seek clarification from its deputy chairman Theo Syafei over his links with alleged money politics in the reelection of East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah.

NGOs to investigate donation misuse

NGOs to investigate donation misuseMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) agreed on Monday to investigate the alleged misuse of a Rp 16 billion (US$2 million) donation to the Tangerang mayoralty.

TV Program: Wednesday, July 16, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, July 16, 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...

March 31, 2003: Telkom submits its 2002 audited financial

March 31, 2003: Telkom submits its 2002 audited financial report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange. May 27, 2003: SEC rejects Telkom's 2002 financial report and asks the company to re-audit it. June 11, 2003: Telkom discloses to the public its problems with SEC.

Watch your tongue

Watch your tongue When I was listening to Radio 68 Jakarta on the morning of Wednesday, July 8, a member the House of Representatives Commission investigating the Sukhoi issue explained to reporters that trade minister Rini Soewandi was involved in the deal.

Asian monies mixed in lackluster trading

Asian monies mixed in lackluster tradingDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were a mixed bag late on Tuesday at the tail end of a generally lackluster session in which some central banks intervened to cap strength in their units, traders said.

Perak tops LG's Group B

Perak tops LG's Group BThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perak FC of Malaysia won the Group B LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship on Tuesday, after defeating Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota (DPMM) of Brunei Darussalam 3-0 in Gresik, East Java.

Rampant bombs

Rampant bombs Bombings have been occurring sporadically in Indonesia since the country began its messy transition to democracy in 1998. Again on Monday at 8:30 a.m. (01.30 GMT), a bomb explosion rocked Indonesia's legislative assembly building, although it did not claim any victim and caused only...

Decentralization flawed, says World Bank

Decentralization flawed, says World BankEvi Mariani and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank said the government's two-year-old decentralization program has opened immense opportunities to improve the lives of many people, but warned that there were still a number of flaws that...

Lawmakers divided over education of judges

Lawmakers divided over education of judgesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) special committee deliberating the constitutional court bill remains divided over the educational background of justices appointed to the court.

Restaurant takes foodies back to days of yore

Restaurant takes foodies back to days of yoreMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thinking about dining out in yesteryear probably brings to mind images of simple food stalls filled with people enjoying simple yet elaborate dishes like nasi bungkus (plain rice with a couple of side dishes...

Batam plans to expel illegal residents

Batam plans to expel illegal residentsFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Batam mayoralty administration plans to send home all domestic migrants who cannot show their Batam identity cards in an operation aimed at curbing crime on the island located in Riau province, officials here said on Tuesday.

Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN

Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLNEL SEGUNDO, California: Unocal Corp. agreed to sell its interest in the Sarulla geothermal project to PLN, the Indonesian state electricity company, for US$60 million, resulting in a third- quarter gain.

PDI-P casts first stone at unloyal legislators

PDI-P casts first stone at unloyal legislatorsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Agus Maryono The Jakarta Post Jakarta/BanyumasThe Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will replace over 20 lawmakers from legislatures across the country for various reasons, including defying the party's...

Six killed in tollroad collision

Six killed in tollroad collisionMulta Fidrus and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Jakarta Six people were killed while 34 others were injured when an over- loaded bus heading for Jakarta hit a container truck on the Tangerang-Jakarta toll road, 100 meters from the Karang Tengah toll gate...

Rampant bombs

Rampant bombsBombings have been occurring sporadically in Indonesia since the country began its messy transition to democracy in 1998.Again on Monday at 8:30 a.m. (01.30 GMT), a bomb explosion rocked Indonesia's legislative assembly building, although it did not claim any victim and caused only...

$93,000 offered for JI leader

$93,000 offered for JI leaderAgencies Following the escape of self-confessed terrorist Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi from a prison in Manila, the Philippines, Indonesian police have heightened security at airports and seaports across the country.

Students to camp at museum

Students to camp at museum JAKARTA: The National Awakening Museum, better known as the Stovia building, at Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh 26, Central Jakarta, is to host a camp-out for students on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10.

Violence mars Tersiana's feat

Violence mars Tersiana's featArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 20,000-meter walk was the only record-breaking event in the four-day National Track and Field Championships, which ended in a bizarre manner on Tuesday.

U-17 league kicks off on Sunday

U-17 league kicks off on Sunday JAKARTA: The Extra Joss U-17 soccer championship will kick off on Sunday, involving 32 school teams divided into four groups across four cities and towns, and will run until Oct. 19.

Hundreds of Papuans rally against governor's report

Hundreds of Papuans rally against governor's reportNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post , Jayapura, Papua Hundreds of people staged a rally in the Papua capital of Jayapura on Tuesday to protest the annual progress report presented by Governor Jaap Salossa, citing alleged fraud and irregularities...

Misperception stalled privatization: Analysts

Misperception stalled privatization: AnalystsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java An incorrect perception that privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was an effort to cover the deficit in the state budget had contributed to the lack of progress in the privatization program,...

City to prepare online tax system

City to prepare online tax systemThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Council Commission C for financial affairs suggested on Tuesday an online tax system to boost revenue, but city administration officials doubt that it would work.

Water row heats up as S'pore retorts Malaysian press

Water row heats up as S'pore retorts Malaysian pressAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore has reacted to a Malaysian media blitz over a long- running water supply dispute by accusing its neighbor of repeating "tired old arguments" that will not resolve the issue.

Fight for E. Java Open top spot heats up

Fight for E. Java Open top spot heats upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The second day of the East Java Open golf championship saw the battle for top spot intensify in Surabaya on Tuesday when six golfers managed to card under-pars.

Kwik calls for unilateral moratorium on debts

Kwik calls for unilateral moratorium on debtsThe Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie continued his attacks on the International Monetary Fund and lambasted other multilateral and sovereign creditors for what he called collaboration to plunge...

Planned hospital offers alternative treatment

Planned hospital offers alternative treatmentMulta Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang, Banten To undergo medical treatment here is like shopping: The more money you have the better the product or service you get.

KPU opts for electoral districts

KPU opts for electoral districtsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is putting the legitimacy of next year's polls on the line as it decided on Tuesday to break the law to end a stalemate over electoral districts.

SE Asia begins manhunt for fugitive JI bomber

SE Asia begins manhunt for fugitive JI bomberJason Gutierrez, Reuters, Manila Southeast Asian governments on Tuesday mounted a massive manhunt for a top Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) bomb expert who escaped from a Philippine jail, amid warnings he could launch fresh attacks in the region.

Witnesses say Ba'asyir advocated peaceful means

Witnesses say Ba'asyir advocated peaceful meansM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contrary to earlier testimonies, witnesses told the treason trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir on Tuesday that the Muslim cleric had not advocated violence and acts of terror as a means of promoting his own version...