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Man gets suspended sentence for for environment pollution

Man gets suspended sentence for for environment pollutionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man who ran a small waste recycling business was convicted on Tuesday of illegally recycling dangerous materials, but was cleared on the more serious charge of causing environmental damage...

Filipinos lose confidence in RP

Filipinos lose confidence in RP PHILIPPINES: Almost one in five people in the Philippines has lost confidence in their country and would live abroad if given the chance, an independent polling firm said on Tuesday.Manila-based Pulse Asia Inc.

Budi named Astra's new president director

Budi named Astra's new president directorDow Jones, Jakarta PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive company, named on Tuesday former vice president director Budi Setia Dharma as the new president director in the company's annual shareholders' meeting.

N. Maluku to elect governor in July

N. Maluku to elect governor in July JAKARTA: Acting North Maluku Governor Sinyo Harry Sarundayang revealed on Tuesday that the province's gubernatorial election would be held in July.He said, however, the province would not have a governor until November as it would take a long time to select the...

Profile of gateway to Timor filmed

Profile of gateway to Timor filmed ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: A profile of Belu regency bordering the newly independent East Timor will be featured in a film entitled Atambua, Gateway to Timor, which will also show tourist, cultural and industrial centers in the area.

Oil site found in Labuhan Batu

Oil site found in Labuhan BatuThe Jakarta Post, Medan With positive indications that there is oil in Labuhan Batu, North Sumatra, a giant U.S. oil firm hinted on Tuesday that it would start drilling in the regency early next year.

Corruptors bribe lawyers

Corruptors bribe lawyersFrom Rakyat Merdeka Inconsistent and weak law enforcement has only triggered more corruption as legal practitioners and corruptors collude to ensure that the latter will be acquitted from corruption charges.

Defense in Theys' murder trial says no witnesses saw slaying

Defense in Theys' murder trial says no witnesses saw slayingNovan Iman Santosa and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Not a single eyewitness against nine suspects for the murder of Papuan pro-independence leader Dortheys "Theys" Hiyo Eluay witnessed the murder, defense lawyer Warsito...

Preparing baby's formula not that easy

Preparing baby's formula not that easyDonya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com New babies have few defenses against germs and it takes a while for them to build up immunity.Due to this, it is important to minimize the danger of bacterial contamination of your baby's formula.

Palu residents to sue PLN

Palu residents to sue PLN PALU, Central Sulawesi: Dozens of Palu residents are threatening to sue the provincial branch of state-owned electricity company PLN for damage to their electrical appliances caused by frequent outages.

House's role in selecting ambassadors draws criticism

House's role in selecting ambassadors draws criticismThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure has been mounting to rethink the House of Representatives' role in selecting ambassadors after legislators declared last week that seven candidates were unfit, leaked their names to the press and voiced an...

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 2002

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 25, 2002 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -----------------------------------------------------------------------------Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

29 more East Timor refugees return home

29 more East Timor refugees return homeYemris Fointuna and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-nine more refugees, including one marine, have returned to their hometowns in East Timor after spending more than two years in refugee camps in South Sulawesi province.

Rau to visit South Korea

Rau to visit South Korea SEOUL: German President Johannes Rau is due in South Korea on Thursday for summit talks, two days after the countries meet in the World Cup semifinal in the capital.Rau is scheduled to watch the third-place playoff, but it was unclear whether Kim would be at that game in...

Pertamina to regain part of frozen funds at BoA

Pertamina to regain part of frozen funds at BoAFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina said on Tuesday a U.S. court had issued a ruling that would allow it to recover part of the some US$520 million currently frozen by Bank of America (BoA) at the...

Policeman shoots hoodlum dead

Policeman shoots hoodlum dead JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta police arrested a low-ranking police officer who shot to death a hoodlum following a clash between them in Bongkaran prostitution complex in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, early on Monday morning.The incident took place at around 1:30 a.m.

Minister silent on political bill

Minister silent on political bill JAKARTA: Home minister Hari Sabarno refused on Tuesday to give an explanation on the background behind the drafting of the highly debated bills on political parties and election.

Peggy does her bit with children

Peggy does her bit with children JAKARTA: Sunday is no holiday for actress and presenter Peggy Melati Sukma.Just several hours after completing a live show for RCTI's Angin Malam (Night's Breeze) talk show early on Sunday, she could be found at Puri Indah Mal shopping center in West Jakarta.

Consumer confidence rises in four consecutive months

Consumer confidence rises in four consecutive monthsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The consumer confidence index rose in May for the fourth consecutive month in a row, as consumers are more optimistic with the ongoing upturn in the Indonesian economy, a survey said.

'Govt must quickly resolve Manulife fiasco'

'Govt must quickly resolve Manulife fiasco'Rendi A. Witular and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts warned the government not to ignore nor underestimate the effect the Manulife fiasco would have on legal uncertainty in the country, and predicted that the impact on the ailing economy...

Bulk of Banpres funds still unreturned by third parties

Bulk of Banpres funds still unreturned by third partiesKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bulk of the Presidential Aid Fund (Banpres) is still in the hands of third-party borrowers, making it technically impossible to transfer the funds to the finance ministry as required, State...

1 APP ( 4 x 12)

1 APP ( 4 x 12)IBRA to push Sinar Mas to repay debt this month 2. Dana (2 x 35)Consumer confidence rises in four consecutive months 3. Duit ( 1 x 60) Most Asian currencies down late, dollar battles global slump5. OPEC ( 1 x 30) OPEC to keep oil taps tight

Toba Pulp Lestari moves production plant to China

Toba Pulp Lestari moves production plant to ChinaApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Tired of the long-standing dispute with local people and the local administration, PT Toba Pulp Lestari has moved its rayon production plant from North Sumatra to China, an official said on Tuesday.

Akzo Nobel forms JV in Indonesia

Akzo Nobel forms JV in Indonesia AMSTERDAM: Dutch coatings and chemicals company Akzo Nobel NV said Tuesday that it has formed a joint venture in Indonesia with PT Bina Propertindo Edikarya to produce decorative paints for the Indonesian market.Akzo Nobel will hold 65 percent of the new company.

Hospitals unsure about definition of poor person

Hospitals unsure about definition of poor personBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Doctors said many patients were financially unable to pay hospital bills, however they were not actually categorized as poor people and some who were poor did not have health cards.

Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPU

Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPUEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post JakartaExperts have lambasted legislators for belittling the importance of an independent General Elections Commission (KPU) in ensuring a free and fair election in 2004.

Claims of 'better journalism' not enough

Claims of 'better journalism' not enough to describe the state of the mediaSanti W.E. Soekanto Journalist Jakarta A group of American broadcast journalists descended on Surakarta, Central Java last April to interview Abu Bakar Baasyir, the man accused as an "Indonesian terrorist".

Govt to step up efforts to curb money laundering

Govt to step up efforts to curb money launderingDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to quickly set up an independent anti- money laundering agency in a bid to remove the country from a blacklist of states accused of not cooperating in the international fight against...

Parties without financial accountability

Parties without financial accountability There are many bad stories about political parties, which often become problems rather than solutions. One of the absolute facts is that their function is to channel the people's aspirations during general elections.

Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPU

Experts lambast House's lack of support for KPUEdith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have lambasted legislators for belittling the importance of an independent General Elections Commission (KPU) in ensuring a free and fair election in 2004.

Train fares up more than 50 percent

Train fares up more than 50 percent JAKARTA: The government will increase train fares in Greater Jakarta by more than 50 percent and apply a zoning system.The director general for land transportation at the Ministry of Transportation, Iskandar Abubakar, told a news conference on Tuesday that the...

Labor union restrictions too tight: Minister

Labor union restrictions too tight: MinisterThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea slammed employers and law enforcers for the rampant restriction of labor unions, saying workers had the right to strike as a last resort to put pressure on management to meet...

Hotel legal dispute drags on

Hotel legal dispute drags on Despite pressure from the International Labor Organization for the rehiring of some dismissed workers, the Shangri-La Hotel management is insisting on awaiting the Supreme Court's decision on its appeal.

More Indonesian workers to be deported

More Indonesian workers to be deported NUNUKAN, East Kalimantan: Thousands of illegal Indonesian workers in the Malaysian state of Sabah are expected to enter Nunukan regency, East Kalimantan, following the repatriation of 28,000 workers to the area earlier this year.

Mega backs Sutiyoso, angry with city chapters

Mega backs Sutiyoso, angry with city chaptersAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri defied the wishes of her party's branches and its members by announcing on Tuesday that the party's central board...

Persuasive to investors

Persuasive to investors The dispute between the shareholders of PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI) has affected the bilateral relations between Indonesia and Canada. The problem, which stems from a legal business agreement, should be settled through the legal process in Indonesia.

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 26, 2001

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, June 26, 2001Performances* Music by Jet Set group band, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), every Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

MPR considers revision of amended Constitution

MPR considers revision of amended ConstitutionBerni K. Moestafa and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three years after the first amendment to the 1945 Constitution, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is now set to consider revising amendments agreed upon earlier to ensure consistency...

JP/13/L00

JP/13/L00 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 25.Bank notes rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp U.S. dollar 1 9,115.00 8,115.00 8,658.00 8,572.00Australian dollar 1 5,210.13 4,634.48 4,948.91 4,895.47Brunei dollar 1 5,151.75 4,583.97 4,893.46 4,842.12Canadian dollar 1 5,988.04 5,327.

Minister says permanent log export ban in place

Minister says permanent log export ban in place Indonesia has imposed a permanent ban on log exports to protect its dwindling tropical forests, Forestry Minister Muhammad Prakosa said on Tuesday.Prakosa said around 5,000 hectares (12,300 acres) of the country's lush forests had been lost to illegal...

DPR, govt to evaluate autonomy

DPR, govt to evaluate autonomy JAKARTA: House Commission II and Home Minister Hari Sabarno agreed on Tuesday to hold soon a meeting specifically to evaluate the implementation since last year of regional autonomy.

IBRA to push Sinar Mas to repay debt this month

IBRA to push Sinar Mas to repay debt this monthDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, said Tuesday that it would act alone to recover debt from the Sinar Mas Group while foreign creditors of the pulp & paper empire are unable to come up with a restructuring plan.

Inclusive dialog needed to end Aceh conflict

Inclusive dialog needed to end Aceh conflictThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta An all-inclusive dialog was urgently needed to end the prolonged conflict in troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, not the current military operation, human rights activists and House of Representatives legislators said.

Judges grilled over controversial Manulife ruling

Judges grilled over controversial Manulife rulingNovan Iman Santosa and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently bowing to pressure from Canada, the Jakarta High Court grilled three Commercial Court judges on Tuesday in connection with suspicions that they had allegedly accepted...

Australia accused of pressuring WB to keep PNG PM in power

Australia accused of pressuring WB to keep PNG PM in powerAgence France-Presse, Port Moresby Australia has been accused of pressuring the World Bank into helping it keep Sir Mekere Morauta in power as the Papua New Guinea (PNG) Prime Minister celebrates personal victory in his country's elections.

Fastest jacket makers to set record

Fastest jacket makers to set record SEMARANG, Central Java: Tailors from Surabaya in East Java intend to produce a jacket in record time for a place in the Semarang- based Indonesian Museum of Records (MURI).

Bowling requires govt support

Bowling requires govt support CIREBON, West Java: The absence of proper practice facilities and a system to develop athletes has prevented Indonesia from producing world-class bowlers, a former top national bowler says.

Social and religious harmony is not unraveling in Singapore

Social and religious harmony is not unraveling in SingaporeAsad Latif, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The topic of the online discussion with Dr. Yaacob Ibrahim, which the Singapore International Foundation organized last week, was striking: "Social and racial harmony -- Is...

Gunbattle erupts on main street

Gunbattle erupts on main street PHILIPPINES: At least 13 people were wounded when a gunbattle erupted between police and robbers in rush hour traffic on one of Manila's busiest streets on Monday.Police said the gunfight at an intersection of the Edsa highway -- the main thoroughfare through the...

284 officials' urine tested

284 officials' urine tested TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration carried out a urine test on Monday on its 284 high-ranking officials in an attempt to limit drug abuse at the municipality office.