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Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Hard times for campaign materials vendors
Hard times for campaign materials vendorsM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThe July 5 presidential election will probably produce no clear winner for the country's top job, forcing the two winners to contest a runoff scheduled for Sept. 20.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Govt seeks native Acehnese speaker
Govt seeks native Acehnese speaker JAKARTA: Government is desperately looking for an Indonesian interpreter to translate into English evidence on the role played by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders in exile, which is presented in the Acehnese language.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Mining decree deliberations commence
Mining decree deliberations commenceMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe House of Representatives (DPR) established a special committee on Monday to deliberate a controversial government regulation in lieu of legislation (Perpu) No.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Australia urged to open consulate
Australia urged to open consulate KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo asked the Australian government on Monday to open a consulate general in Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
KPU to provide less ink for July 5 poll
KPU to provide less ink for July 5 pollJAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to reduce the amount of ink that will be used to mark voters' fingers after they cast ballots in the July 5 presidential election.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
3 x 20
3 x 20 Haze still a problem in Pekanbaru and Jambi, officials warn JP/5/fuel2 x 26 Second fuel shortage hits Batam island in two weeks JP/5/strike2 x 27 3,000 workers on strike to demand two months' pay JP/5/malaria1 x 32 Malaria spreads in Papua, W.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
KPU hacker case goes to prosecutors
KPU hacker case goes to prosecutors JAKARTA: The police have completed an investigation into Dani Firmansyah, 25, who is accused of hacking into the election website of the General Elections Commission (KPU) on April 17 and changing party names.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
House clears the way for Miranda despite controversy
House clears the way for Miranda despite controversyDadan Wijaksana, JakartaAt a plenary session marred by furious protests led by lawmakers from the Reform faction, was the House of Representatives approved the appointment of Miranda S. Goeltom as the new senior deputy governor of the central bank.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
'Modern means no corrupttion'
'Modern means no corrupttion'Today marks the official anniversary of Jakarta, the country's capital and center of business and administration ever since the Netherlands Indies days. The uncontrolled growth of the city over the last 50 years, however, has led to a great many social and economic...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Govt plans to use less imported crude oil
Govt plans to use less imported crude oilThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is giving consideration to using more domestic crude oil in a bid to lower the cost of fuel subsidies, according to a minister.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Economy and democracy: Don't turn out the light
Economy and democracy: Don't turn out the lightZiad Salim, Mataram/West Nusa Tenggara In his insightful article (Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy, The Jakarta Post on June 16, 2004), B. Herry- Priyono tried to tackle what he calls "a taboo that keeps trying to stay hidden", i.e.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Haze still a problem in Pekanbaru and Jambi, officials warn
Haze still a problem in Pekanbaru and Jambi, officials warnPuji Santoso and Jon Afrizal, Pekanbaru/JambiResidents in Pekanbaru city felt relieved on Monday after a thick, acrid haze finally cleared a bit, suggesting that worst was over for now.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Two foreigners face death over heroin
Two foreigners face death over heroinThe Jakarta Post, JakartaProsecutors requested separate courts on Monday to hand down death sentences for Senegalese and Sierra Leone suspects charged with heroin trafficking.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Indian lesson for RI
Indian lesson for RI The article Democracy Indian-style: What lessons are there for Indonesia in the June 11 issue made an interesting read, as I have grown old through the democracy of India.In India, the civilian leadership has played havoc on the system; in Indonesia, the army did.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
House endorses 14 Justice candidates
House endorses 14 Justice candidatesJakarta Post, JakartaHouse of Representatives legislators endorsed on Monday during a plenary session 14 Supreme Court Justice candidates in what it has termed an effort to improve the Supreme Court.In accordance with Law No.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Court completes hearings into electoral disputes
Court completes hearings into electoral disputesM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaThe recently-established Constitutional Court wrapped up its electoral dispute work on Monday by handing down rulings in the last of 273 electoral disputes arising out of the April 5 legislative elections.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Four die in shop-house fire
Four die in shop-house fire JAKARTA: Four people died after being trapped in the fire that gutted a four-story shop-house in Harmoni Mas business area on Jl. Jembatan Dua Raya, Bandengan, North Jakarta, midday on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Saudi investor to build salt factory
Saudi investor to build salt factory PANGKAL PINANG, Bangka Belitung: A Saudi company will construct a Rp 78 billion (US$12.1 million) salt factory on Bangka island in Bangka Belitung province, Pangkal Pinang mayor said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Wet markets still dominate fresh food trade
Wet markets still dominate fresh food tradeZakki P. Hakim, JakartaDespite the rapid expansion of modern retailers such as hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets during the past few years, traditional wet markets continue to dominate the fresh food trade, according to the latest survey by AC...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Jakarta: An old city that goes nowhere
Jakarta: An old city that goes nowhereDamar Harsanto, Jakarta To commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, The Jakarta Post is running special reports on problems faced by city Along with the festivities staged by the city the private sector, the anniversary day on Tuesday, is a good time to...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
KL presses for action on East Asian Community
KL presses for action on East Asian CommunityM.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made a strong push on Monday for early action on launching an East Asian Community to face up to the threats and opportunities of an expanded Europe and the...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
RI maid falls to her death in S'pore
RI maid falls to her death in S'poreSINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid fell to her death from a high-rise condominium in Singapore, police said on Monday.Police said the woman, in her 20s, fell from the high-rise flat where she had been working at midday on Saturday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
House OKs bill on management of public finance
House OKs bill on management of public financeDadan Wijaksana, JakartaThe House of Representatives approved the public finances accountability bill on Monday, the last installment of a three- part legal package aimed at helping to curb the misuse of state funds.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Few legislators are Internet literate
Few legislators are Internet literatePC Naommy, JakartaInternet experts expressed concern on Monday over the lack of understanding among bureaucrats and legislators of the benefits of cyber-technology."It's sad and surprising to know that only a few legislators have e-mail accounts and are aware of...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Government tells Panwaslu to act on lies, rumors
Government tells Panwaslu to act on lies, rumorsFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Bambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe government urged Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Monday to get serious and combat the increasing amount of lies and rumors being disseminated electronically against candidates,...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
3,000 workers on strike to demand two months' pay
3,000 workers on strike to demand two months' payRusman, SamarindaUp to 3,000 workers from two plywood companies in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, continued their strike on Monday to demand that the firms pay their salaries for the last two months.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Diarrhea hits North Barito regency
Diarrhea hits North Barito regency MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Diarrhea has been affecting North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan province, since earlier this month, affecting dozens of children and killing one of them.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Senior legislators object to Temasek bid for Permata
Senior legislators object to Temasek bid for PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Temasek Holdings, an investment arm of the Singapore government, is likely to face hurdles in bidding for a majority control in Bank Permata following a plan by several key legislators that would give local investors a...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Marketing promises
Marketing promisesFrom Media IndonesiaDuring the campaign for the July 5 presidential election, most candidates have been very keen to be seen visiting traditional markets. By doing so, they are able to talk with vendors and shoppers in the hope of winning public support.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
'I' visa needed for journalists
'I' visa needed for journalists JAKARTA: Press associations, media organizations and Indonesian journalists who wish to travel to the United States as representatives of foreign press, radio, film or other foreign information media are required by the United States Immigration and Nationality Act...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Crash victims recovered, cause to be investigated
Crash victims recovered, cause to be investigatedTheresia Sufa and Suherdjoko, Bogor/SemarangA search and rescue team has located and recovered all five fatalities of a Cessna Aves 185, which nose-dived on Sunday into Lido Lake in Sukabumi, West Java, during an emergency landing attempt.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
To commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, The Jakarta Post is
To commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, The Jakarta Post is running special reports on problems faced by city residents. Along with the festivities staged by the city administration and the private sector, the anniversary day on Tuesday, is a good time to highlight problems faced by Jakartans,...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
MarkPlus&Co goes international
MarkPlus&Co goes internationalThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top domestic marketing consultant MarkPlus&Co has opened an office in Singapore and plans to open another in Kuala Lumpur to tap business opportunities arising from the stronger trade relations between Indonesia and the two countries.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Five head to RP Asian karting race
Five head to RP Asian karting raceEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Five Indonesian racers are set for the second series of the 2004 Asian Karting Open Championship at the Carmona Circuit in Cavita, the Philippines, this week.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
DPD to have four ad hoc committees
DPD to have four ad hoc committeesKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe Regional Representatives Council (DPD), whose 128 members were elected in the 5 April legislative election, will likely be split into four ad hoc committees on regional autonomy, fiscal balance, education and the state budget.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
1. ANGKOT 1x35
1. ANGKOT 1x35 'Angkot' create havoc on the streets 2. EVICT 2x20 Stranded evictees all but forgotten
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Election watchdog demands KPU response
Election watchdog demands KPU responseM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaAn election watchdog held a protest on Monday urging the General Elections Commission (KPU) to issue a public announcement either authorizing it to monitor the polls or rejecting its application and the reasons for the decision.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Marketing promises
Marketing promises From Media IndonesiaDuring the campaign for the July 5 presidential election, most candidates have been very keen to be seen visiting traditional markets. By doing so, they are able to talk with vendors and shoppers in the hope of winning public support.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
;ANTARA;
;ANTARA; ANPAf..r.. Brief-Salt-investment JP/14/Brief Saudi investor to build salt factory PANGKAL PINANG, Bangka Belitung: A Saudi company will construct a Rp 78 billion (US$12.1 million) salt factory on Bangka island in Bangka Belitung province, Pangkal Pinang mayor said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
First things first
First things first Given the attention that is currently being paid in both government and media circles to the Swedish court's decision to release two leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) from custody, Indonesians are certainly right to ask how relevant events in Sweden are to the peaceful and...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
'Angkot' cretae havoc on the streets
'Angkot' cretae havoc on the streetsAbdul Khalik, JakartaAlmost empty angkutan kota, or angkot for short -- intra-city public minivans -- await passengers in haphazard lines at the Slipi intersection in West Jakarta, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic during peak hours.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
1. PERMATA: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. PERMATA: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTSSenior legislators object to Temasek bid for Permata2. GREAT: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Sutiyoso proposes ministry to oversee Greater Jakarta 3. POWER: 2 LINES, 22 COUNTSPower shortages 'likely' to hit Java, Bali soon4. MALAKA: 2 LIONES, 22 COUNTS U.S.
Tue, 22 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.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Bangka Belitung exports to Mideast
Bangka Belitung exports to Mideast PANGKALPINANG, Bangka Belitung: Home industry products from Bangka Belitung province are now being sold on the Middle Eastern market, Pangkal Pinang mayor, Zulkarnain Karim, said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
BSD lacks vision
BSD lacks vision From Kompas The 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...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Score conversion: Smoke and mirrors
Score conversion: Smoke and mirrorsPatrick Guntensperger, Jakarta Indonesia suffers internationally from bad press. We all know that foreign companies refuse en masse to invest here because of her status as one of the world's most corrupt countries.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
KPU criticized over a number of 'biased' ads in dailies
KPU criticized over a number of 'biased' ads in dailiesRendi A. Witular, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is being criticized for its information campaign in a number of dailies instructing voters how to vote in the presidential elections, which is seen as benefiting the incumbent...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Inkud director questioned over smuggled sugar
Inkud director questioned over smuggled sugarAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe director of the Jakarta Association of Village Cooperatives (Inkud), Abdul Waris, was questioned on Monday in connection with the discovery of smuggled sugar in several warehouses at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, and in Bekasi and...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
KL condemns Europe over ASEM meetings
KL condemns Europe over ASEM meetingsMALAYSIA: Malaysia criticized European countries on Monday for canceling two meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Second fuel shortage hits Batam island in two weeks
Second fuel shortage hits Batam island in two weeksFadli, BatamThe industrial island of Batam, Riau province, faced shortages of premium gasoline and diesel fuel on Monday due to a lack of supplies from state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina.