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Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 24, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 24, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20. * Photo: A Memory of Images by Gill Marais, at Ganesha Gallery, Four Season Resort Bali, Jimbaran...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Gus Dur asks NU members to back Wiranto
Gus Dur asks NU members to back WirantoThe Jakarta Post, JakartaProminent cleric Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has told members of the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to vote for the Wiranto-Solahuddin Wahid ticket in the July 5 presidential election.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Cooperation elusive on SE Asia security
Cooperation elusive on SE Asia securityDan Eaton, Reuters/Jakarta/BangkokRivalry and vastly different levels of development in Southeast Asia are frustrating cooperation in combatting militants and a host of other security threats.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Rights commission proposes agrarian dispute committee
Rights commission proposes agrarian dispute committeeA. Junaidi, JakartaThe National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and a number of non-governmental organizations (NGO) suggested on Tuesday that a national commission to deal with agrarian conflicts be set up.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Marriott bomber gets three years
Marriott bomber gets three yearsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday Malikul Zurkoni to three years in prison for storing the explosives used in the Aug. 5, 2003, Marriott hotel bombing, which left 12 people dead and 147 others injured.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
RI must transform labor force: Dorodjatun
RI must transform labor force: DorodjatunRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaIndonesia has to transform its labor force, especially in this era of globalization, to improve competitiveness and productivity if it wants to speed up economic recovery, says a senior minister.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Funds earmarked to tackle malaria
Funds earmarked to tackle malaria BANDUNG: The West Java Health Office has earmarked Rp 1 billion (US$ 105,263) to help prevent and eradicate malaria.Fatimah Resmiati, the head of the office, said on Wednesday that the funds would be used to establish malaria eradication posts and to purchase...
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Mandate by coincidence
Mandate by coincidence From one of the world's spectacular direct presidential election systems involving 150 million voters now under way in Indonesia, only two of 10 candidates will be declared the next official leaders of a country of 250 million people.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
Haze from Indonesia wreaks havoc in Malaysia
Haze from Indonesia wreaks havoc in MalaysiaAgencies, Kuala LumpurChoking haze continued to cloud Malaysian skies on Wednesday as smoke from forest fires in Indonesia threatened to close schools down in the capital Kuala Lumpur.
Thu, 24 Jun 2004
TV soap operas portray Betawi folk as dumb: Pundit
TV soap operas portray Betawi folk as dumb: PunditBambang Nurbianto, JakartaMany sinetron (TV soap operas) portray Betawi people in a bad light, and mislead viewers, because they only show one aspect of the native Jakartan, an expert says.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Wiranto team short on money
Wiranto team short on moneySURABAYA: A leader of Wiranto and running mate Salahuddin Wahid's campaign team in East Java said a lack of funds was hampering campaign efforts in the province.Ridwan Hasyim, the deputy chairman of Wiranto's campaign team in East Java, said his team submitted a proposal...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
'We need a governor with clear vision'
'We need a governor with clear vision'Jakarta's official 477th anniversary on Tuesday was marked with performances at City Hall as well as a light show at the National Monument (Monas) nearby. Despite the celebration, many issues still need to be addressed by the city administration.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Campaigners take breaks; save energy for final round
Campaigners take breaks; save energy for final roundBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe members of the five presidential campaign teams are taking it easy during the fourth round of the campaign in Jakarta, saving their energies for the final round from June 27 to July 1.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Scholars and their choices
Scholars and their choices The chairman of the second largest Muslim organization Muhammadiyah, Achmad Sjafii Maarif, has said Muslim scholars must not enter politics and should maintain their independence.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
1 x 38
1 x 38 Bureaucracy hampers W. Java graft probe JP/5/GULA1 x 42 Job losses loom as sugar firm faces closure JP/5/rape1 x 36 Director accused of raping teen maid JP/5/HOSTAGE3 x 18 Angry workers take executives hostage in Samarinda
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Jakarta anniversary date must be changed: Historian
Jakarta anniversary date must be changed: HistorianThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA prominent Betawi -- or native Jakartan -- observer, Ridwan Saidi, said on Tuesday that Jakarta's anniversary, which has been celebrated every June 22 since 1958, must be changed."The commemoration on June 22 is wrong.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Controversial article in tax law dropped
Controversial article in tax law droppedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has finally revoked a controversial article in a draft revision to the country's tax legislation, which gives the tax office greater powers to detain violators, following protests from government agencies and business...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegal
Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegalAbdul Khalik, JakartaAt least 65,000 tons of imported sugar owned by state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) X was declared illegal on Tuesday, paving the way for prosecution of those involved in case.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
RI, East Timor set to sign border agreement at AMM next week
RI, East Timor set to sign border agreement at AMM next weekAdianto P. Simamora, JakartaIn a major breakthrough in their embryonic relationship, Indonesia and its former province East Timor are set to ink a preliminary border agreement at an upcoming ministerial meeting of southeast Asian nations...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Medco output may surge 18% after acquisition
Medco output may surge 18% after acquisitionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional expects its oil and gas output to soar by 18 percent after acquiring a majority stake in Australia-based Novus Petroleum Ltd.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Former governors tell administration to improve services
Former governors tell administration to improve servicesDamar Harsanto, JakartaFormer Jakarta governors called on the city administration to improve services in the capital on Tuesday by reducing red tape, cutting paperwork, enforcing discipline and developing infrastructure.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
RI, Malaysia to hold joint exercises
RI, Malaysia to hold joint exercises ENPASAR, Bali: The Indonesian and Malaysian military agreed on Tuesday to hold joint exercises in the Malacca Strait to counter piracy and threats of terrorism there.Spokesman for the Indonesian Military Lt. Col.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Manado bureaucracy to be streamlined
Manado bureaucracy to be streamlined MANADO, North Sulawesi: At least 796 officials at the North Sulawesi provincial administration will lose their positions by February 2005, when Government Decree No. 8/2003 takes effect.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Earthquake jolts Bengkulu
Earthquake jolts Bengkulu BENGKULU: An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale jolted Bengkulu province on Tuesday morning, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage.The head of the Kapahyang geophysical station, Armien Pamimin, said on Tuesday the epicenter of the quake was...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Angry workers take executives hostage in Samarinda
Angry workers take executives hostage in SamarindaRusman, SamarindaAfter striking for two weeks, workers at two plywood firms in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, raised the stakes on Tuesday, taking two of the companies' executives hostage.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Schools and education first
Schools and education firstFrom RepublikaOver the past few years, a lot of school buildings have collapsed, been demolished to make way commercial developments or fallen into disrepair. Such conditions will adversely affect the interest of both students and teachers in the education process.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
KL unveils new plan for Malacca
KL unveils new plan for MalaccaAgence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurMalaysia on Tuesday said it would place soldiers on islands in the pirate-infested Malacca Straits to beef up security against potential pirate and terror attacks on ships.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Part 1 of 2: Real military reform depends on civilians
Part 1 of 2: Real military reform depends on civiliansJuwono Sudarsono, London Six years after "the cessation of office" by President Soeharto on May 21, 1998, the Indonesian Military (TNI) remains the most powerful instrument of governance that has the ability to keep the country together.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
David E. Sumual
David E. Sumual Jakarta2. Pro -- Islam's electoral divide 1 x 45 Nurturing democracy in Muslim-majority countries By Alfred Stepan Project Syndicate3. Asia -- An effort to connect civil society in Asia and Europe 1 x 30 Linking Asia-Europe civil societies Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegal
Police declare 65,000 tons of PTPN X's sugar illegalAbdul Khalik JakartaAt least 65,000 tons of imported sugar owned by state plantation firm PT Perkebunan Nusantara (PTPN) X was declared illegal on Tuesday, paving the way for prosecution of those involved in case.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
'The road to substantive democracy will remain rocky and full
'The road to substantive democracy will remain rocky and full of glitches until Indonesia quadruples its GDP per capita and the size of its middle class.' ;JP; ANPAk..r.. Military-Indonesia Military reform and defense planning JP/6/JUWPart 1 of 2Military reform and defense planningJuwono Sudarsono...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Hotels, malls to get info screens
Hotels, malls to get info screensGood news for visitors to Jakarta, as well as local people, who often experience trouble in obtaining information about places of interest and attractions in the capital, as they will soon be able to access information on the city using touch-screen information...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
RI may lower LNG price for Korean buyer
RI may lower LNG price for Korean buyerFitri Wulandari, Jakarta The Oil and Gas Upstream Regulatory Agency (BP Migas) signaled on Tuesday that Indonesia was ready to sell its liquefied natural gas (LNG) at a discounted price to maintain customer loyalty amid tougher competition in the market.
Wed, 23 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.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
House criticized over justice selection
House criticized over justice selectionMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaActivists questioned on Tuesday the integrity and capability of the 14 appointed Supreme Court justices, and criticized the House for selecting them hastily in a process that lacked transparency.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Pitung's home to be tourism area
Pitung's home to be tourism areaJAKARTA: The North Jakarta administration plans to convert Marunda Pulau fishing village into a tourist area with adjacent low-cost apartments.Spokesman for the municipality, Asep Rohyani, said on Monday that a prominent community figure, Atit, had urged the...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
High oil prices a manageable risk for Asia, says ADB
High oil prices a manageable risk for Asia, says ADBAgence France-Presse, Manila Sharp increases in oil prices in recent months pose a risk, although a manageable one, for Asian economies as long as governments use the right policies, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Pluit protester denies role as provocateur
Pluit protester denies role as provocateurUrip Hudiono, JakartaDefendant Niu Fatourus, alias Alay, a former tenant of a low-cost apartment in Pluit, challenged a witness' testimony that he had led a mob to damage the apartment manager's office during the eviction of tenants in February.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Candidates promote unrealistic promises: Study
Candidates promote unrealistic promises: StudyTiarma Siboro JakartaNon-governmental organization The Institute for Democracy Studies (LKaDe) criticized on Tuesday presidential and vice presidential candidates for the unrealistic promises they have made during nearly three weeks of public...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
RI to send children to physics tourney
RI to send children to physics tourney JAKARTA: Indonesia will send a high school physics research team to Brisbane, Australia, to compete in the International Young Physicist Tournament (IYPT) between June 24 to July 1, 2004.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Supreme Court probes 3 judges
Supreme Court probes 3 judges JAKARTA: The Supreme Court has set up a team to investigate three Makassar high court judges who reduced the jail term of an official convicted of stealing state money allocated for East Timorese refugees in the province.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
BSD lacks vision
BSD lacks visionFrom KompasThe Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) development in Tangerang has now taken a direction that is quite different from the original plan. The development attracted a lot of buyers at first because of its concept of being a new city characterized by good quality parks -- a city that...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
BCA, Danamon may bid for Permata
BCA, Danamon may bid for PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Bank Central Asia (BCA) and Bank Danamon, the country's largest and second largest privately owned banks said they are still studying the possibility of entering the tender process for a controlling stake in Bank Permata.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Nine nominees pass test for graft court
Nine nominees pass test for graft courtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe Supreme Court is expected to approve nine candidates that were selected by a screening process to sit on the ad hoc corruption tribunal, which will be set up later this year.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Hasyim given apology deadline
Hasyim given apology deadlineJAKARTA: A senior Nadhlatul Ulama (NU) cleric gave Hasyim Muzadi, the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri, seven days to publicly apologize for using images of NU founder Hasyim Asy'ari in his campaign posters.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Supertanker sale illegal, senior official asserts
Supertanker sale illegal, senior official assertsFitri Wulandari and Tony Hotland, Jakarta The sale of two giant tankers owned by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina has violated at least one government regulation as the tankers were sold without a prior asset evaluation process by key ministries,...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
ASEAN agrees to empower regional security option
ASEAN agrees to empower regional security optionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaThe Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is to commence building a regional security community, and while member countries agreed to set a new benchmark for the cooperation, the road ahead may prove bumpy.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
*Chechens seize ministry, 46 killed Page 2
*Chechens seize ministry, 46 killed Page 2 *House criticized over justice selection Page 4 *Bureaucracy hampers W. Java graft probe Page 5 *Real military reform depends on civilians Page 6 *Former governors tell administration to improve Page 8 *Iran to prosecute British sailors Page 9 *France...
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Police halt probe into Ribena case
Police halt probe into Ribena case SURABAYA: Police in Surabaya halted their investigation into Ribena beverages after laboratory tests found no poisonous substances in the currant-flavored beverage, according to East Surabaya Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Sudibyo.
Wed, 23 Jun 2004
Confused in Bandung
Confused in BandungFrom Koran TempoBandung, the capital of West Java, was formerly known as the Paris of Java. Today, it is no longer so beautiful because of its complex city plan and muddled public transportation system.As a student from Jakarta, I was confused when I first arrived in Bandung.