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TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Unilever to provide 'huge' dividend

Unilever to provide 'huge' dividend Publicly listed PT Unilever Indonesia, a local unit of consumer goods giant Unilever NV, has decided to allocate all of its 2003 net profit as a dividend for shareholders to commemorate its 70th anniversary of operations.

KPU incurs debts to regional govts

KPU incurs debts to regional govts JAYAPURA, Papua: The legislative election has long been over, but it left behind a problem in Papua province: a huge Rp 2 billion (US$ 210,526) debt to local governments incurred by the central General Elections Commission (KPU).

Traditional remedy for malaria

Traditional remedy for malaria Malaria is currently widespread and has claimed several lives in places such as Sukabumi and Cilacap. The Ministry of Health says that most malaria sufferers are reluctant to seek modern medical treatment and instead prefer to avail of traditional healing methods.

Motorcycle sales up 2.9% in May

Motorcycle sales up 2.9% in May JAKARTA: Sales of new motorcycles in Indonesia rose 2.9 percent to 320,904 in May from 311,995 in April, Indonesia's association of motor-vehicle producers Gaikindo said Wednesday.

Against corruption or corruptors?

Against corruption or corruptors?From Suara KaryaThe mass media and campaigning posters for the next presidential election have used the words "eliminating corruption", which in my view is inaccurate and will obscure the target.Corruption represents action, behavior or conduct.

Forestry ministry, NGOs sign MOU

Forestry ministry, NGOs sign MOU JAKARTA: The forestry ministry signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Wednesday with Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) and Greenomics Indonesia on anticorruption cooperation in the ministry's 22 projects.

Britain revises travel advice

Britain revises travel adviceBRITAIN: Foreign Secretary Jack Straw said on Monday the government would only advise against traveling to a country affected by terrorism if the threat was "extreme and imminent."The Foreign Office has held an internal review of the advice it offers travelers.

Part 2 of 2

Part 2 of 2 Real military reform depends on civilians Juwono Sudarsono London 2. Jusuf -- Strategic developments in the East Asian Region 2 x 30 Two strategic developments will affect peace, stability in the region Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta

Indonesia, Asian states condemn killing of hostage

Indonesia, Asian states condemn killing of hostageAgencies, Jakarta/TokyoIndonesia and other Asian countries reeled in horror on Wednesday at the beheading of a South Korean hostage in Iraq, but some of them joined the United States in praising Seoul for refusing to bow to the kidnappers' demand to...

Would-be parent adobt illegally

Would-be parent adobt illegallyEvi Mariani, JakartaThe official procedure to adopt a child is marked by complexity, thus, to avoid delays or possible disappointment, some people make the decision to "buy" a baby from an illegal foundation or maternity clinic.

Haze spreads while govt only hopes for rain

Haze spreads while govt only hopes for rain The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru/Jambi/Medan/JakartaHaze from cropland and forest fires was spreading on Wednesday to other parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, and had begun to blanket Singapore and Malaysia, delaying more flights in Riau province and forcing...

Govt awaits rain to disperse haze

Govt awaits rain to disperse hazeThe Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru/Jambi/Medan/JakartaHaze from cropland and forest fires was spreading on Wednesday to other parts of Sumatra and Kalimantan, and had begun to blanket Singapore and Malaysia, delaying more flights in Riau province and forcing local...

3 x 18

3 x 18 Timber workers on hunger strike to press for payment JP/5/suspect 1 x 35 Director charged in forestry graft scam JP/5/MEDAN2 x 21 Six family members die when bus hits 'becak' JP/5/PTPN2 x 28 Copies of fake land decree sell well in North Sumatra

Govt told July 27 probe must continue

Govt told July 27 probe must continue JAKARTA: The government has no choice but to continue the investigation into the July 27, 1996 incident in a bid to reveal the truth, a non-governmental organization said.

Prince of Wales gets award from Brunei

Prince of Wales gets award from BruneiINDONESIA: The government of Brunei Darussalam will present the Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah International Prize to the Prince of Wales for the promotion of dialog between Islamic and Western civilizations, the British Embassy in Jakarta said in a media release sent...

Union demands Pertamina bosses resign for lying

Union demands Pertamina bosses resign for lyingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Pertamina Workers Union (SPPSI) demanded on Wednesday that state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina's president Ariffi Nawawi and finance director Alfred Rohimone to step down for lying to the public in defending the...

Fake documents discovered in sugar scandal

Fake documents discovered in sugar scandalZakki P. Hakim and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade said on Wednesday that sugar imported by the Association of Village Cooperatives (Inkud) from Bangkok was illegal, but the former denied any role in the affair as accused by the...

Part 2 of 2: Real military reform depends on civilians

Part 2 of 2: Real military reform depends on civiliansJuwono Sudarsono , London o Changing legislation governing civilian authority.A corollary to strengthening political parties and civic institutions is the need to review and revamp all legislation confirming half-hearted civilian authority...

Two strategic developments will affect peace, stability in the region

Two strategic developments will affect peace, stability in the regionJusuf Wanandi, Jakarta For the East Asia/Asia-Pacific regions two main strategic trends will influence the future peace and stability -- the key requirements for maintaining the areas' economic growth.

TNI keeps power to try soldiers

TNI keeps power to try soldiersTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe military said it would maintain the authority to investigate soldiers accused of criminal offenses outside of military, brushing aside public demands to try servicemen in civilian courts.The Military Police Chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A.

Who owns the smuggled sugar?

Who owns the smuggled sugar? Sugar smuggling is not new to Indonesia. It has long occurred and it is common. Sugar entering Indonesia illegally now represents 30 percent of the total sugar imported legally by the country every year, amounting to 400,000 to 500,000 tons -- an incredible figure.

Occupational accident rate high

Occupational accident rate high JAKARTA: State insurance company PT Jamsostek said on Wednesday the occupational accident rate in the country remained high and it would therefore continue cooperation with state-owned general hospitals to establish trauma centers to deal with fatalities.

Copies of fake land decree sell well in North Sumatra

Copies of fake land decree sell well in North SumatraApriadi Gunawan, MedanPeople in Medan are paying millions of rupiah for copies of what is believed to be a gubernatorial decree that deals with state land formerly managed by state-owned plantation company PT Perkebunan Nusantara II (PTPN), which...

Avoid intervention in religion: ICRP

Avoid intervention in religion: ICRPThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Conference on Religion and Peace (ICRP) issued a "moral political contract" on Wednesday, urging presidential candidates, if elected, not to intervene in religious affairs and not to discriminate against any particular...

39% do not know how to vote: IFES

39% do not know how to vote: IFESM. 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.

Councilmen quizzed in diploma case

Councilmen quizzed in diploma case BOGOR: As of Wednesday, police had questioned five members of the Bogor City Council over Deputy Mayor M. Sahid's alleged use of a fake high school diploma.The questioning of the councillors -- Lismo Handoko, Rohili, Hotman Damanik, Taufik Kusnun and Suherman --...

BI briefs public on fake money

BI briefs public on fake money YOGYAKARTA: Officials at Bank Indonesia's Yogyakarta branch met representatives of Yogyakarta market traders on Wednesday, informing them of the characteristics of genuine bank notes.

The senior deputy governor

The senior deputy governor Miranda Swaray Goeltom, the articulate monetary expert, will soon reenter Bank Indonesia at a crucial time as the rupiah exchange rate has been weakening and highly volatile due to the strengthening of the American dollar.

West Jakarta to host Betawi Days festival

West Jakarta to host Betawi Days festival JAKARTA: The West Jakarta municipal administration is to hold a Betawi Days festival to celebrate the capital's 477th anniversary in the Srengseng urban forest on Saturday and Sunday.

RP to cash in on Asian gambling industry

RP to cash in on Asian gambling industryAssociated Press, Singapore The Philippines said it would speed up an ambitious S$15 billion casino and entertainment project on Manila Bay as it bids for a slice of Asia's booming gambling industry, the president of the Philippines Amusement and Gaming...

Budget constraints limit presidential campaigns

Budget constraints limit presidential campaignsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Rendi Witular, JakartaBudget constraints have forced all five presidential tickets to cut back on their campaign activities, forcing them to now focus their spending on getting their candidates closer to the voters.

Bilateral cooperation 'needed to curb human trafficking'

Bilateral cooperation 'needed to curb human trafficking'Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Nusa Dua, BaliIndonesia must enhance its efforts and work on a bilateral basis with other countries to curb the transnational trafficking of women and children, a senior official said at an international conference in...

Government's commitment to sports development questioned

Government's commitment to sports development questioned As it is home to 220 million people, Indonesia is in an ideal position to become a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world. But poor management in the development program has resulted in some mediocre Indonesian results in regional...

'Gambuh' given Western nuance

'Gambuh' given Western nuanceKadek Suartaya, Contributor/UbudThe art of the traditional Balinese gambuh dance drama is dying, at least in the island it comes from.It is now difficult to find a gambuh theater group, as most young artists are not interested in this traditional performing art.

Government's commitment to sports development questioned

Government's commitment to sports development questioned As it is home to 220 million people, Indonesia is in an ideal position to become a force to be reckoned with in the sporting world. But poor management in the development program has resulted in some mediocre Indonesian results in regional...

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.

Judges mega-wealthy despite low pay

Judges mega-wealthy despite low payMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe majority of the 14 Supreme Court justice candidates who passed the screening process by the House of Representatives have amassed substantial personal wealth despite their relatively meager official salaries.

TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004

TV Program: Thursday, June 24, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.

Six family members die when bus hits 'becak'

Six family members die when bus hits 'becak'Apriadi Gunawan and Nana Rukmana, Medan/CirebonTwo separate accidents occurred on Tuesday night in Labuhan Batu regency, North Sumatra, and Cirebon in West Java. Nine people were killed in total, six of whom were from one family.

Two die in horrific motorcycle accident

Two die in horrific motorcycle accidentTwo motorcyclists -- identified as Rizky, 25, and Prayitno, 22 -- died gruesome deaths from burns after the gas tank of Prayitno's motorcycle exploded following a crash on Jl. Pajajaran Pamulang, Tangerang, on Wednesday.

*Haze from Indonesia wreaks havoc in Malaysia Page 2

*Haze from Indonesia wreaks havoc in Malaysia Page 2 *Judges mega-wealthy despite low pay Page 4 *Timber workers on hunger strike to press for payment Page 5 *Western democracy not globally applicable Page 7 *Market to go ahead, despite row Page 8 *U.S.

Mayor warn schools not

Mayor warn schools not to collect extra fees TANGERANG: Tangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim ordered all state school principals and school boards not to collect extra fees from new students, except those usually collected at the start of the academic year.

Thumm looking for young Indonesian talents

Thumm looking for young Indonesian talents 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...

IMF should account for poor advice during crisis: Govt

IMF should account for poor advice during crisis: GovtBloomberg, JakartaIndonesia said the International Monetary Fund must account for its poor advice during the 1997 financial crisis after the fund said it failed to fully diagnose the magnitude of a liquidity problem in the economy.

Wholesale center to go ahead, despite row

Wholesale center to go ahead, despite rowDamar Harsanto, JakartaGovernor Sutiyoso is scheduled to officiate the start of the construction of the eight-story Jakarta Wholesale Center at the site of the former Melati dam in Kebon Kacang, Central Jakarta, next week, despite concerns that the operation...

SBY apologizes over balloon accident

SBY apologizes over balloon accident SURABAYA: Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono expressed regret here on Wednesday over an accident involving one of his campaign balloons that caught fire and injured a young street child in Bandung, West Java.

Three cops hurt in mob attack

Three cops hurt in mob attack JAKARTA: An angry mob turned on three policemen late on Tuesday after the officers intervened to stop the mob from beating an alleged pickpocket in front of the Christian University of Indonesia in East Jakarta.

New lawmakers begin term in September

New lawmakers begin term in September JAKARTA: The 700-member People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), elected in the April 5 poll, will start its tenure in September.According to an Assembly decree Tap is that correct? No.

Audit agency reports on irregularities involving Susilo, Agum Gumelar

Audit agency reports on irregularities involving Susilo, Agum GumelarThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresidential candidates and their running mates may boast "clean" track records that suit the country's fight against chronic corruption, but findings reveal that some of them failed to keep their offices...