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Tue, 08 Jul 2003
'Reregistration is a waste of money'
'Reregistration is a waste of money' Following the government's Rp 11 billion reregistration program, aimed at the reregistration of four million civil servants nationwide, The Jakarta Post talked to civil servants around Jakarta to ask for their views on the program.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Witness fails to identify suspect
Witness fails to identify suspect JAKARTA: A key witness in the bombing of the Philippine ambassador's residence in August 2000 failed to identify the main suspect Abdul Jabar as the perpetrator during a trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday.Titin Supriyatin, a street sweeper on Jl.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Planned export cuts pushes price of robusta coffee
Planned export cuts pushes price of robusta coffeeAdianto P Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although a plan by Indonesia and Vietnam, the world's biggest coffee producers, to limit robusta coffee exports has yet to come into effect, the price of the commodity had increased sharply over the past...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Government told to improve poor literacy rate
Government told to improve poor literacy rateMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts on education called for the government on Monday to improve the ability of students in reading, mathematics and science.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
'Muslims can consume GMO foods'
'Muslims can consume GMO foods' JAKARTA: Indonesia's leading authority on Islamic affairs has given the go-ahead for the consumption of imported genetically modified organism (GMO) foods, one of its members said Monday.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Bombing suspect testifies against Agung
Bombing suspect testifies against Agung MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A suspect in the deadly bombing here last year admitted on Monday that he was ordered by Agung Abdul Hamid, the alleged mastermind of the bombing, to bring two homemade bombs from the town of Poso in Central Sulawesi.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Unspoken protest amid prolonged war in Aceh
Unspoken protest amid prolonged war in AcehAboeprijadi Santoso, Radio 68-H, Banda Aceh There is an intriguing public silence in Banda Aceh and Lhoksemauwe. Of war and silence, the first has characterized much of Aceh's history, but the second has not -- until very recently.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Roedjito, drawings from God
Roedjito, drawings from GodYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta At home and internationally, Roedjito is famous as an art director for both the stage and film. His direction has set the scene for dramatic performances by Rendra, the late Teguh Karya, N. Riantiarno, the late Arifin C.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
ILO looks at kids and drugs
ILO looks at kids and drugs JAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Monday a study it conducted found that 4 percent of all drug users in the country were below the age of 17.ILO spokeswoman Gita Lingga also said that two out of 10 of these young drug users also were involved in...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Shipyard PAL plans to go public next year
Shipyard PAL plans to go public next yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned shipyard PT PAL Indonesia plans to offer its shares to the public through an initial public offering (IPO) scheme next year in a bid to raise working capital and help the company improve competitiveness...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Government sets eyes on domestic market to sell LNG
Government sets eyes on domestic market to sell LNGEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still shaken by the failure of Indonesia to win the recent bidding for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply contract to Taiwan and the decision by a Japanese firm to cut LNG imports from Indonesia, the...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, July 8, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, July 8, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Music: Pop Daerah...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
GAM short of food
GAM short of foodFrom Koran TempoThe Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was reported to have robbed people in four villages in Pidie regency, Aceh, of their belongings, particularly food supplies, the other week, forcing them to take refuge in safer areas nearby.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Govt ponders action against U.S. intrusion of airspace
Govt ponders action against U.S. intrusion of airspaceTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday that the government would decide in the next two days whether or not it would file a complaint over the...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Laptop records shows Samudra responsible for Bali bombing
Laptop records shows Samudra responsible for Bali bombingWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Pornographic pictures of Western women, a photo of elderly cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir and a link to a website claiming responsibility for the Bali bombings were found on a computer...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
EU set sights on free trade accord with ASEAN
EU set sights on free trade accord with ASEANAgence France-Presse, Brussels The European Union is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after the current round of WTO-led talks, the European Commission said on Monday.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Train passenger separation?
Train passenger separation?From Warta Kota Several weeks ago I read reports on plans by PT Kereta Api (state railway company) to separate female train passengers from males. Later it was reported that the plan would not be realized in the near future. The reason for such separation remains unclear.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
The New Taruna: Driving a utility vehicle in style
The New Taruna: Driving a utility vehicle in style The market of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in Indonesia has been very competitive in recent years with carmakers periodically launching new models and brands. Indeed, the SUV is enjoying increased popularity among Indonesians.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
[b]Public money wasted
Public money wasted on overseas junkets From TempoIndonesian officials maintain the practice of comparative studies abroad. Junior officials usually go to ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand while senior ones choose to visit Europe, the U.S. or at least Australia.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO JAKARTA: Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Monday said it plans to hold a roadshow in several big cities next month to introduce its upcoming initial public offering and issue of a dollar- denominated subdebt.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
1. IMAM: 3 x 21
1. IMAM: 3 x 21 Laptop records shows Samudra responsible for Bali bombing 2. HAMBALI: 2 x 27 RP indicts Hambali, seven others for deadly bombing 3. TRIAL: 1 x 41 Army soldiers court-martialed for rapes 4. NESSEN: 1 x 43 Nessen's trial to begin soon: Police chief 5.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Rising cases of abortion prompts review of law
Rising cases of abortion prompts review of lawM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The health ministry confirmed on Monday a recent finding that some two million abortions are performed every year in the country and singled out the failure of contraception methods as the main cause.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
1. COURT (1x30)
1. COURT (1x30) 'DPR commits constitution contempt' 2. Education (3x 16) Government told to improve poor literacy rate 3. Intrusion (2 x 27) Govt ponders action against U.S. intrusion of airspace 4. Abortion ( 1x 40) Rising cases of abortion prompts review of law
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Jakarta dreams of using rivers for traffics
Jakarta dreams of using rivers for trafficsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration hopes to make use of the city's rivers as part of an integrated transportation system for the capital.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
'Kompas' fights back in Sinivasan libel suit
'Kompas' fights back in Sinivasan libel suitTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a legal twist on Monday, lawyers for Kompas daily countersued the owner of the Texmaco group, Marimutu Sinivasan, for vexatious litigation, and demanded US$150 million (approximately Rp 1.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
RP indicts Hambali, seven others for deadly bombing
RP indicts Hambali, seven others for deadly bombingAgence France-Presse, Manila Asia's most wanted man, Hambali, and seven other people have been indicted in the Philippines for the bombing of Manila's overhead railway that killed 22 people in 2000, the justice department said.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
700 Kapuk Muara residents fear possible eviction
700 Kapuk Muara residents fear possible evictionZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 700 residents of Kapuk Muara subdistrict, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, felt some slight relief on Monday when city public order officials did not evict them even though a deadline set by the administration...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Defense ministry not involved in Sukhoi purchase: Officials
Defense ministry not involved in Sukhoi purchase: OfficialsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials with the Ministry of Defense on Monday told the House of Representatives' inquiry on the purchase of Russian jets that the ministry was not involved in the deal, confirming previous...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Indonesia aims to establish FTAs with key trading partners
Indonesia aims to establish FTAs with key trading partnersAdianto P Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will intensify bilateral talks with Japan, the United States, China, India and Australia this year in an attempt to seek the possibility of entering into free trade agreements with...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Experts propose Borobudur management change
Experts propose Borobudur management changeSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The 4th International Expert Meeting on Borobudur ended on Monday with participants recommending a change in the management of the world's largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so as to allow a...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
21 drug traffickers sentenced to death, none executed
21 drug traffickers sentenced to death, none executedMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Since Laws No. 22/1997 on narcotics and 5/1997 on psychotropic substances, which stipulate as maximum penalties the death sentence, took effect in the country, the Tangerang District Court has made the...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Flag raising ends with death of separatist
Flag raising ends with death of separatistNethy Dharma Somba , The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Jayawijaya Police in Papua province shot dead a separatist and injured two others as they hoisted a their group's flag outside the regency's legislative council on Monday.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Kapuk Muara residents fear eviction
Kapuk Muara residents fear eviction Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post JakartaSome 700 residents of Kapuk Muara subdistrict, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, felt some slight relieve on Monday when city public order officials did not evict them even though a deadline set by the administration for them to...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
ILO looks at kids and drugs
ILO looks at kids and drugs JAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Monday a study it conducted found that 4 percent of all drug users in the country were below the age of 17.ILO spokeswoman Gita Lingga also said that two out of 10 of these young drug users also were involved in...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Nursing union to build floating clinic
Nursing union to build floating clinic PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The local chapter of the Indonesian Nurses Association (PPNI) is to construct a floating clinic to provide free medical service for the poor living along Musi River dividing the South Sumatra provincial capital of Palembang.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Governor turns down Candra Naya relocation
Governor turns down Candra Naya relocationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso finally said no to the proposed relocation of the Candra Naya Chinese Mansion on Jl. Gajah Mada in West Jakarta to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Legal reform is imperative
Legal reform is imperativeFrom Media IndonesiaAfter enjoying independence for more than half a century, Indonesia still retains law inherited from the Netherlands, its former colonizer. Various legal terms remain in Dutch, which is understood by only a handful of people in the country.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
'Hoodlums' in charge of regencies
'Hoodlums' in charge of regencies DENPASAR, Bali: State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said on Monday many local leaders lacked leadership experience and had less education than most of their constituents.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Presidential elections bill endorsed
Presidential elections bill endorsedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed the bill on presidential elections on Monday, paving the way for the country's first ever direct elections in 2004.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Advertorial
AdvertorialLiving in five-star luxury at Blossom Residence Changing demographics and newer lifestyles have triggered an increase in demand for apartments in Jakarta. Fulfilling the prerequisites of metropolitan living, Jakarta is now filled with numerous high-rise residential premises such as...
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Toyota, Mitsubishi on Asia's top firms' list
Toyota, Mitsubishi on Asia's top firms' listAgency France-Presse, Hong Kong Toyota Motor Corp. at number eight and Mitsubishi at number 10 led the way for Asia in the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's top companies announced Monday.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Universities' new status
Universities' new statusFrom RepublikaThe status change of several state tertiary institutions into legal entities (BHMN) entails the condition that they should become more independent in providing education and enhancing its quality.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Megawati to relaunch multibillion-dollar projects
Megawati to relaunch multibillion-dollar projectsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled on Thursday to relaunch a number of projects worth billions of dollars, which were shelved in the wake of the 1997 economic crisis.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Police unveil auto theft syndicate
Police unveil auto theft syndicateDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police say they have smashed a car-theft ring operating mainly in Bali and Jakarta, which is also capable of producing a range of fake documents, including for stolen cars."The group mostly targets rented cars.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO JAKARTA: Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Monday said it plans to hold a roadshow in several big cities next month to introduce its upcoming initial public offering and issue of a dollar- denominated subdebt.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Concerned at
Concerned at Jakarta's pollution From Warta KotaAir pollution in Jakarta gives cause for serious concern. In the Gunung Sahari area of Central Jakarta, for instance, lots of public transport vehicles foul the air and the smell of their exhaust fumes spreads widely.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
For a better election
For a better election We may live in an imperfect world, but, as the Indonesian saying goes, we still can expect things to be better today than yesterday, and for tomorrow to be better than today. Such expectations of natural progression should also apply to how we view the 2004 elections.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
JSX delists Tri Polyta, gives Kopitime 3-month grace
JSX delists Tri Polyta, gives Kopitime 3-month graceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shares in petrochemical company PT Tri Polyta were delisted from the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Monday because the firm failed to comply with listing regulations and standards, the bourse said in a press statement.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
Sukarno library, website to cost Rp 11.5b
Sukarno library, website to cost Rp 11.5b SURABAYA: The Blitar regency administration in East Java will cooperate with the National Library to build a library and launch a website in memory of the country's founding president, Sukarno.The project is estimated to cost more than Rp 11.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003
High costs of education
High costs of educationFrom Bali PostMost parents are awaiting the coming of the new school year 2003/2004 with apprehension. Why? Because, on the one hand, their target is to have their children to be admitted to the favored schools.