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Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Korea Gas may seek LNG offers for 5.3m tons per year
Korea Gas may seek LNG offers for 5.3m tons per yearIn-soo Nam, Bloomberg Korea Gas Corp., the world's biggest buyer of liquefied natural gas, may more than double the amount of the fuel it buys to replace a 20-year Indonesian contract that expires in 2007 as the nation's demand gains.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Presidential candidates violate TV ad regulations
Presidential candidates violate TV ad regulationsA. Junaidi, Jakarta Two presidential candidates have aired television ads more than the allowed 10 times a day, according to non-governmental organizations.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
JAMBI : Eksploitasi besar-besaran hutan-hutan di Provinsi Jambi
JAMBI : Eksploitasi besar-besaran hutan-hutan di Provinsi Jambi hingga hari ini telah menyebabkan punahnya berbagai spesies anggrek alami yang tumbuh di sana. Sejauh ini, belum ada perhatian mendalam dari pemerintah untuk melestarikannya.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
'We can only be jealous of other cities'
'We can only be jealous of other cities'Rapid expansion and overcrowding have made Jakarta a difficult place to live in. On the city's 477th official anniversary, the administration must do something to deal with the numerous social problems afflicting the metropolis, particularly poverty.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Another graft scandal hits South Sulawesi council
Another graft scandal hits South Sulawesi councilAndi Hajramurni and Jongker Rumteh, Makassar/Manado South Sulawesi provincial councillors are the latest legislature to be implicated in a corruption case, with members accused of embezzling Rp 18 billion (US$ 1.9 million) in public funds.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Justices blamed for delay in BLBI verdict
Justices blamed for delay in BLBI verdictAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) expressed fears on Thursday that a convict in the misuse of Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) might have fled the country and the state might have lost Rp 1.3 trillion (US$1.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
JP/13/Market
JP/13/Market Shares end higher on blue chip buying Shares ended higher on Thursday as institutional funds continued to buy many blue chips to improve their equity portfolio by the end of this month, dealers said.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Ba'asyir's case ready for trial: AGO
Ba'asyir's case ready for trial: AGOAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) announced on Thursday that Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's case file was complete and that the terrorist suspect would soon be tried. "We believe the evidence is enough.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Mobile laboratory launched to boost science awareness
Mobile laboratory launched to boost science awarenessP.C. Naommy, Jakarta The government has launched the country's first mobile science laboratory on Thursday, in conjunction with the opening of the second Indonesian Science Festival, to raise the level of scientific learning.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Blontank Poer, Surakarta
Blontank Poer, SurakartaSepeninggal Raja Kraton Surakarta SISKS Pakoeboewono XII yang meninggal 11 Juni lalu, sebagian kecil anak-anak dan kerabat almarhum mengumumkan raja baru, Kamis (24/6) siang. Raja yang ditunjuk adalah KGPH Hangabehi, 56 tahun.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
KPU prepping for elections: House
KPU prepping for elections: House JAKARTA: Logistical woes that afflicted the April 5 legislative election may be unlikely to recur in the July 5 presidential election, as the General Elections Commission (KPU) has completed all necessary preparations.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
'In the coming meeting, ASEAN will need to show firmness as
'In the coming meeting, ASEAN will need to show firmness as regards its strategic platform, one that provides stronger basis for ASEAN direction.' ;JP;CD ANPAk..r.. ASEAN ASEAN, drive it once, trust it forever.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Bantarto Bandoro
Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta 2. Frans -- The rule of law in Indonesia 2 x 30 Indonesia must act firmly to push through necessary legal reforms Frans H. Winarta Jakarta
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Thumm looking for young Indonesian talent
Thumm looking for young Indonesian talent Hans Peter Thumm is helping Indonesia find and develop young sporting talent under what he calls a strategic and comprehensive talent identification process.Thumm has been working in the country as a consultant under a cooperative Germany-Indonesia project...
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
JP/4/solo
JP/4/soloNew Surakarta sultan named amid deepening intrigueBlontank Poer SurakartaSome children and other family members of Pakubowono XII, the late sultan of Surakarta in Central Java, who passed away earlier this month, announced the name of his successor on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Old Jakarta at present
Old Jakarta at presentAs the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta celebrates its 477th anniversary.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
'BRI skips proper lending procedures'
'BRI skips proper lending procedures' JAKARTA: A suspect in the Rp 180 billion (US$19 million) Bank BRI scam, Yudi Kartolo, said on Thursday that bank managers failed to conduct either a suitability or feasibility test before granting him a loan.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Motorcycles in Jakarta
Motorcycles in Jakarta As a person who commutes by motorcycle taxi (ojek) from my home in Depok to my office in downtown Jakarta, I read with anger Zatni Arbi's article (The Jakarta Post, June 13) and Soegih Arto's letter (Post, June 18) about ridding Jakarta's streets of motorcycles.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Mega wants new plan drawn up for reclamation project
Mega wants new plan drawn up for reclamation projectFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri ordered Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday to commission a new plan and a new environmental impact analysis for a controversial reclamation and development plan slated for the city's north...
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Dutch hope to hold ASEM summit
Dutch hope to hold ASEM summit The European Union's incoming Dutch presidency on Wednesday said it was hoping to hold a summit with key Asian nations in Hanoi in October but warned of continuing differences with the region over Myanmar's participation in the talks.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
TV stations' responsibility
TV stations' responsibilityFrom RepublikaI believe the freedom to air various entertainment programs on television has led to an increase in the number of criminal cases. As a mother of three, I would like to appeal to TV stations to assume a greater responsibility for the next generation's...
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
TNI to leave vital facilities within a year
TNI to leave vital facilities within a yearFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is finishing a decree that will give the Indonesian Military (TNI) one year to leave vital installations across the country.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Yogyakarta testing students for drugs
Yogyakarta testing students for drugsSlamet Susanto, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta city administration has began taking random urine samples from at least 1,000 high school and university students to monitor the circulation of illegal drugs.
Fri, 25 Jun 2004
Bus seat for lease?
Bus seat for lease?From TempoAs I went home by bus, a Bekasi-Jakarta air-conditioned limited express, I sat on the only vacant seat beside the driver and found myself cautioned for trespass before I could feel relieved about catching the bus.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates Jun.23
Rupiah Rates Jun.23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,822.43 6,129.67 6,510.63 6,441.25 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.47 5,181.40 5,501.02 5,444.77 Canadian dollar 1 7,311.89 6,571.79 6,977.72 6,905.83 Swiss franc 1 7,953.78 7,149.05 7,590.27 7,512.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
'Autorities should have grand design for city'
'Autorities should have grand design for city'Jakarta turned 477 this year. However, the older the city gets, the more problems occur. The city administration still has to deal with the same old problems -- floods, traffic jams, health and sanitation in slum areas and other issues.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Indian drug trafficker to be executed soon
Indian drug trafficker to be executed soonAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office announced on Wednesday it was making preparations for the execution of convicted Indian drug dealer Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey following the Supreme Court's rejection of his second request for a review.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
A rain forest, home to endangered orangutan in Indonesia, and a
A rain forest, home to endangered orangutan in Indonesia, and a unique ice-stream glacier in Greenland, are set to join the UN's main heritage site protection list, a key agency said on Wednesday. The Swiss-based IUCN, or World Conservation Union, said the two -- the Ilulissat Icefjord inside the...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
House approves bill to ratify Kyoto Protocol
House approves bill to ratify Kyoto ProtocolMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe House of Representatives Commission I approved on Wednesday the bill on the ratification of the Kyoto Protocol as part of the country's effort to help reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) in the world.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
ASEAN, China may miss deadline in free trade talks
ASEAN, China may miss deadline in free trade talksAgence France-Presse, Singapore China and Southeast Asian nations are likely to miss a June 30 deadline to conclude talks on which goods will be liberalized under an ambitious free trade agreement, ASEAN chief Ong Keng Yeong said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Utut's hopes crumble at Tripoli chess meet
Utut's hopes crumble at Tripoli chess meetMusthofid, Jakarta Utut Adianto, who had entered the world chess championship in Tripoli with high hopes, crashed out in the second round on Tuesday.The Indonesian grand master's expectation of moving ahead in the championship crumbled after he suffered a...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
S'pore's biomedical industry a success
S'pore's biomedical industry a successAgence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore is becoming a successful international biomedical hub more quickly than planned, the government said Wednesday as GlaxoSmithKline announced an expansion of its operations in the city-state.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Timber workers on hunger strike to press for payment
Timber workers on hunger strike to press for paymentRusman, Samarinda, East KalimantanAt least nine of the thousands of striking timber workers in Samarinda began a hunger strike on Wednesday, to press their demands for their April and May salaries.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
BP Migas yet to decide on LNG discount
BP Migas yet to decide on LNG discountThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Oil and Gas Implementing Body (BP Migas) denied on Wednesday it was ready to cede up to a 40 percent discount to the Korea Gas Corp. (Kogas) in purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG).
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Infractions decline in third week of presidential campaign
Infractions decline in third week of presidential campaignM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThe General Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) recorded a decline in the number of violations committed by the candidates in the third week of the month-long presidential campaign.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
74 RI illegal migrants detained
74 RI illegal migrants detainedMALAYSIA: Malaysian police have detained 74 Indonesian illegal immigrants, including six women, in an operation to nab and deport illegal in the northern Terengganu state, the official Bernama news agency said on Tuesday.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Quick resolution sought in BNI case
Quick resolution sought in BNI caseTony Hotland, JakartaThe Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) has blamed the government's lack of political will and effort in curbing money-laundering here as the reasons why Indonesia was still considered an uncooperative country.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
GM eyes bigger role in Shanghai
GM eyes bigger role in Shanghai SHANGHAI: General Motors said on Wednesday it will move its Asian headquarters to Shanghai from Singapore and invest US$250 million in a testing center to ramp up its presence in the world's fastest growing auto market.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Plantation firm director charged in Palu graft scam
Plantation firm director charged in Palu graft scamRuslan Sangadji, PaluA director of a forestry and plantation firm has been named a suspect in the misuse of more than Rp 2.395 billion (US$266,111) in state reforestation funds, spokesman of the Central Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office Hasman said on...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Television license
Television licenseFrom Koran TempoI was disappointed to learn that PT TVRI (state television) was planning to reinstitute the TV license fee for the owners of television sets.In this regard, I would like to know whether TVRI is a social foundation or a state-owned limited liability company.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Local architects must gear up for free trade era
Local architects must gear up for free trade eraRita A.Widiadana, DenpasarBali is home to priceless architectural legacies, with thousands of beautifully designed temples, shrines, palaces, public and residential buildings sprawling across the island.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Zero-to-one sends aid to Awu refugees
Zero-to-one sends aid to Awu refugees JAKARTA: Zero-to-one Foundation recently sent 2,400 face masks to the refugees on Sangihe Island who are suffering from smoke inhalation and respiratory problems, due to the eruption of Mount Awu.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Belgium offers soft loans
Belgium offers soft loans MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Belgium Ambassador to Indonesia Hans-Christian Kint has offered six million euro (Rp 66 billion) in soft loans to the West Nusa Tenggara provincial administration to tackle power shortages in the province.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
East Asian summit may be held in 2005: Ong
East Asian summit may be held in 2005: OngAgence France-Presse, SingaporeAn East Asian Summit could be convened as early as next year, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) secretary general Ong Keng Yong said on Wednesday, in a move that would boost the region's ambitions of forming a...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
'Bajaj' drivers, owners oppose 'kancil'
'Bajaj' drivers, owners oppose 'kancil'Damar Harsanto, JakartaMore than 3,000 bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicle) drivers and owners rallied on Wednesday in front of City Hall to protest the Jakarta administration's plan to introduce four-wheeled vehicles known as kancil (literally deer mouse)...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
JP/03/IFES
JP/03/IFES39 percent do not know how to vote: IFES M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaPresidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono may still be the public's favorite, but a large share of votes may be invalid, a recent opinion poll suggests.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
1. KL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. KL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Haze from Indonesia wreaks havoc in Malaysia 2. KYOTO: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTSHouse approves bill to ratify Kyoto Protocol3. BAJAJ: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS'Bajaj' drivers oppose 'kancil' 4. IRAQ: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTSRoh slams beheading; troops will be sent 5.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Athletic hopes rest on Papua project
Athletic hopes rest on Papua project According to Hans Peter Thumm, the Papua project is a six- month scheme consisting of three main activities of talent identification, talent selection and talent promotion, which targets students between the ages of 13 and 14 years.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
1. ROUNDUP: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. ROUNDUP: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Gus Dur asks NU members to back Wiranto 2. FUNDS: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Budget constraints limit presidential campaigns 3. BPK: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Susilo, Agum tainted by corruption, Kalla cleared 4.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Old Jakarta at present
Old Jakarta at presentAs the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta celebrates its 477th anniversary.