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Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resources
Limited funds, low expertise cause depletion of resourcesWahyoe Boediwardhana, DenpasarMore than 20 percent of natural resources in over 450 conservation areas across Indonesia have been extremely depleted due to lack of government funds and poor expertise in managing them, an official said on...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 15, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Kata-kata by I Wayan Sila, at Maya Ubud Resort and Spa, July 20 to Aug. 20. * Painting My Myths Paintings by Freddy Sitorus, Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk, July 17 to Aug. 15.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Sanction needed for KPU
Sanction needed for KPUFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has not done its job well, as is evident in the poor logistics distribution and the poor quality of the ink used in the presidential election.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competition
Merpati to buy 20 new planes amid fierce competitionRendi A. Witular, JakartaState-owned airline company PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines plans to purchase 20 new airplanes within the next two years to cope with growing competition in the domestic airline industry, the company's top official said.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Ministry hosts seminar for students
Ministry hosts seminar for studentsINDONESIA: Indonesia says that the ASEAN's governments and non- governmental organizations need to cooperate with each other in order to achieve the goals of Vision 2020.Speaking at a seminar in Jakarta, Marty A.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Three arrested for discharging sludge
Three arrested for discharging sludgeBALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: The East Kalimantan Provincial Police recently arrested three people suspected of discharging sludge into the sea near Balikpapan city, East Kalimantan province.East Kalimantan Police chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage cars
Explosions rock Bandung gambling dens, damage carsYuli Tri Suwarni and Abdul Khalik, Bandung/JakartaTwo homemade bombs exploded simultaneously at two gambling centers in Bandung, West Java, on Wednesday, damaging several cars. No injuries were reported.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
NU and politics
NU and politicsFrom Koran TempoThe paternalistic and less-than democratic culture of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may have a negative impact on the Muslim organization, the country's largest, which has lately been plagued by a worsening feud leading to further internal friction.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
PPP reluctant to join up with President Megawati
PPP reluctant to join up with President MegawatiThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe United Development Party (PPP) seems reluctant to support incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri openly for the expected Sept.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Six join ASEAN badminton tourney
Six join ASEAN badminton tourney MEDAN, North Sumatra: Six countries are competing in the ASEAN students badminton championships that began here on Wednesday.The participating countries are Brunei Darussalam, defending champion Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, incorporating 101...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati inferno
At least 1,000 lose homes in Kebon Melati infernoBambang Nurbianto, JakartaSiti Rohayah's eyes were brimming with tears while she watched firefighters struggling to put out the fire that destroyed her home on Wednesday morning in the Kebon Melati subdistrict, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hours
Puteh appears at KPK, grilled for nine hoursTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaAfter defying two summons, Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh finally appeared before the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Wednesday to answer questions on an alleged mark-up in the purchase...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
'Don't come to this heartless city'
'Don't come to this heartless city'Squatters are often blamed for contributing to the chaos in this city but little has been done to alleviate their deprived state. The city's poverty eradication schemes have not reached them, leaving these neglected families living on idle land, riverbanks or...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlement
Kampar councillors interrogated over embezzlementPuji Santoso and Andi Hajramurni, Pekanbaru/MakassarThe Riau Prosecutors' Office began questioning on Wednesday Kampar councillors over embezzling Rp 1.125 billion (US$118,421) from the regental budget.As of 2 p.m.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
PKS: Finally triumphant
PKS: Finally triumphantFrom RepublikaAs a member of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), I, and other party members, were happy to learn of the party's decision to support Amien and Siswono in the presidential election.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI wants Myanmar
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Police car accident claims one life
Police car accident claims one lifeINDRAMAYU, West Java: A police car smashed into a canteen in Bulak Kidul subdistrict here late on Tuesday, killing one and injuring five others.The only fatality was Suryanto, 28, the owner of the canteen.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI wants Myanmar
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Unpaid blood money causes fresh violence
Unpaid blood money causes fresh violenceNethy Dharma Somba, JayapuraThe villages of Old Kwamki and Djayanti engaged in a fresh round of violence in Mimika, Papua, on Tuesday, leaving at least 10 people injured and raising fears of further clashes.Mimika Police chief Comr.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Megawati urges gender equality
Megawati urges gender equality SERANG, Banten: President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on Wednesday for equal opportunities for women, as they made up the majority of the population.Speaking at an event commemorating World Population Day, which fell on July 11, she underlined that empowering women...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Jakarta is now only a touch away
Jakarta is now only a touch awayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaGood news for travelers in Jakarta who wish to now where to go and find out all about events and happenings in the capital.The Jakarta administration in cooperation with yellow-pages publisher PT Infomedia Nusantara inaugurated 60...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
House OK's duty on audio products
House OK's duty on audio productsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaDespite protests from recording industry players, House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs approved on Wednesday a proposal from the Ministry of Finance to impose excise on audio products.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Our law is at stake
Our law is at stake Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh and Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud) chairman Nurdin Halid have failed to respond to the summonses of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), which wants to question them in connection with separate graft cases.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Developer denies unfairness
Developer denies unfairnessLeony Aurora, JakartaDeveloper PT Jakarta Realty brushed aside suggestions its planned Jakarta City Center (JACC) wholesale complex would kill off other traditional and textile markets in the area.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging'
RI wants Myanmar to quit 'bugging' JAKARTA: The government urged Yangon on Wednesday to respond actively in regards the suspected tapping of the Indonesian Embassy to Myanmar."We expect Myanmar to take corrective action, as we have strong indications that our embassy has been bugged.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
G90 states hold strategy session over WTO trade talks
G90 states hold strategy session over WTO trade talksJean-Marc Poche, Agence France-Presse, Port Louis, Mauritius Trade ministers from a group of 90 developing nations (G90) and their counterparts from the U.S.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging
Al-Zaytun 'residents' protest vote-rigging JAKARTA: Dozens of protesters claiming to be residents in the vicinity of Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu, West Java, staged a rally on Wednesday at the central General Elections Commission (KPU) over an alleged voter mobilization during the...
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
Allow money politics
Allow money politicsFrom Bisnis Indonesia On July 5, eligible Indonesians exercised their right to vote for their next president and vice president. If you asked who was the winner of the presidential election, the answer would be the media.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
IOM extends stay in NTT
IOM extends stay in NTTKUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The International Organization for Migration (IOM), a United Nations body that has been helping to repatriate East Timorese refugees in West Timor since 1999, has decided to extend its work in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province.
Thu, 15 Jul 2004
12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in Lampung
12 police officers fired for drug theft and desertion in LampungOyos Saroso, BandarlampungLampung Police fired 12 low-ranking officers for drug theft, burglary and desertion, according to a senior police officer in Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung province.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
PPS responsible for poll fraud: Cetro
PPS responsible for poll fraud: CetroM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta An independent poll watchdog blamed on Wednesday the high number of electoral procedure violations on the deliberate disregard of correct procedure by poll committee (PPS) members.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Eradication of terrorism
Eradication of terrorismFrom Koran TempoPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri reaffirmed Indonesia's rejection of terrorism at the 43rd annual session of the Asian- African Legal Consultative Organization in Nusa Dua, Bali, some time ago.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meet
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Next week's Milo Junior Indonesia Open (MJIO) badminton championships will include for the first time China and Iraq, organizers said.The tournament, which has been included on the International Badminton Federation's calendar, will...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG study
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG studyJerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta The main Moro rebel group in the Philippines has close ties to the al Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group, despite denials, a study released on Tuesday says.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Investors want majority stake in Permata
Investors want majority stake in PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Several strategic investors interested in Bank Permata have urged the government to sell at least 71 percent of its stake in the country's seventh-largest bank, according to an official.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costs
Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costsRendi A. Witular, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said that it wanted to retain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as this was in the company's best interests, despite requests by...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
KPK's credibility on the line
KPK's credibility on the lineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will prove to be powerless if President Megawati Soekarnoputri refuses to comply with the commission's order to dismiss Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, legal experts and activists say.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Winners deserve support
Winners deserve supportFrom Koran TempoThe nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and two pairs of frontrunners will again race in the coming run-off election if none of them can score more than 50 percent votes.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
House offers next president 31 ministries
House offers next president 31 ministriesKurniawan Hari, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) continued its internal deliberations on the Cabinet ministries bill on Tuesday and decided to propose the appointment of 31 ministers to assist the next president carry out his/her state duties.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel imports
Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel importsFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina is requesting a government guarantee to facilitate crucial fuel import plans as the company faces cash flow problems.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
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EXPO BRIEF ( Advertisement)FOR July 14, 2005 Workshop for relationship managers Prof. D Ghosh Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB of London, a professional banker with 28 years and experience of more than 500 workshops, will lead a three-day workshop for relationship managers to be held in Jakarta from July...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Students take SPMB tests
Students take SPMB tests YOGYAKARTA: Up to 16,171 high school graduates in Yogyakarta, as well as hundreds of thousands of other students nationwide, are sitting the national entrance examinations (SPMB) to gain admission to prestigious state universities.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executive
Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executiveYang Razali Kassim, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, as widely predicted by various polls, is emerging as the most popular choice, with Muhammad Jusuf Kalla as his vice-president.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Housewife reports doctor to police
Housewife reports doctor to police JAKARTA: A 44-year-old housewife, Ngatmi, filed a malpractice complaint with the Jakarta Police on Tuesday against a doctor at a hospital in East Jakarta.Ngatmi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and the doctor removed her right breast in August of that year.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Four years sought for DPRD speaker
Four years sought for DPRD speaker PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The prosecution urged the Palembang District Court on Tuesday to sentence former South Sumatra provincial legislative council (DPRD) speaker Adjis Saip to four years in jail for alleged corruption involving Rp 7.5 billion (US$789,474).
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Institutes, universities committed to helping poor students
Institutes, universities committed to helping poor studentsTheresia Sufa and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bogor/Bandung The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) said on Tuesday that it had sent out letters to provincial governments to encourage them to assist 10 poor students who wished to enter the IPB but...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Three provinces on the verge of total blackouts
Three provinces on the verge of total blackoutsSyofiardi Bachyul and Puji Santoso, Padang/Pekanbaru State electricity company PT PLN may be forced to cut off electricity in three provinces in Sumatra in the near future following the decline in the water debit in reservoirs and lakes that have been...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
NU and politics
NU and politicsFrom Koran TempoThe paternalistic and less-than democratic culture of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may have a negative impact on the Muslim organization, the country's largest, which has lately been plagued by a worsening feud leading to further internal friction.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style
Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style How appropriate that The Sunday Post, July 11 edition has "blessed" us with two articles that clearly link up the circle of fear and loathing that have cemented the international image of Indonesia as a haven for terrorists over the past two years.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Death penalty politically motivated: Campaigners
Death penalty politically motivated: CampaignersTiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The policy of upholding the death sentence for drug traffickers is politically motivated in a bid to defend the corrupt legal system that failed to stop trafficking in the first place, human rights campaigners...