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Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Stranded evictees all but forgotten
Stranded evictees all but forgottenBambang Nurbianto, JakartaThe hustle and bustle of Jakarta's 477th anniversary celebrations has helped mask the sad fate of thousands of evictees who were forced out of their houses last year.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Presidential campaigning has impact on government activities
Presidential campaigning has impact on government activitiesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaMonday's Cabinet meeting chaired by President Megawati Soekarnoputri was a rare occasion during the campaigning period for presidential candidates, who include the incumbent and Vice President Hamzah Haz.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Insurance firms must boost capital
Insurance firms must boost capitalTony Hotland, JakartaThe government would do well if it took immediate action against insurance companies with risk-based capital (RBC) below the minimum requirement as they had been hurting the industry as a whole, according to an industry observer.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2004 Trading Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,100 -50 918,000 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 400 50 1,000 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 975 25 140,500 Adhi Karya 280 0 1,132,000 Adira Dinamika...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
U.S. mends fences with Malaysia over Malacca
U.S. mends fences with Malaysia over MalaccaM. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/PutrajayaMalaysia and the United States mended fences on Monday after an angry dispute over protecting international shipping against terrorist attacks in the vital Malacca Straits.The visiting commander of U.S.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Amien supporters told to bring food
Amien supporters told to bring foodBANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The head of a local campaign team for presidential candidate Amien Rais asked supporters on Monday to bring their own food to a campaign rally.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
KPU Jakarta names new PPP councillor
KPU Jakarta names new PPP councillor JAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) declared on Monday that United Development Party (PPP) politician Mariyasih would replace councillor Darmansyah of the Star Reform Party (PBR).
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Ecohydrology center to open soon
Ecohydrology center to open soon JAKARTA: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences, in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is preparing an international center on ecohydrology, to be built in Cibinong, West Java, next year.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Malaysian leader proposes closer ties among East Asian countries
Malaysian leader proposes closer ties among East Asian countries to give region a stronger voice in world affairsAssociated Press and The Jakarta Post Kuala LumpurMalaysia's leader urged East Asian nations Monday to form a regional grouping similar to the European Union to strengthen their voice in...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates June 21 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates June 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,809.27 6,166.32 6,497.37 6,427.98 Brunei dollar 1 5,765.08 5,179.14 5,501.02 5,443.05 Canadian dollar 1 7,261.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Wiranto: Country boy with big ambitions
Wiranto: Country boy with big ambitionsBlontank Poer and Slamet Susanto, Surakarta/YogyakartaThis is the fifth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighbors.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Ida, protector of Java gibbons
Ida, protector of Java gibbonsTheresia Sufa, Jakarta Post/Bogor Theresia Ida Yuniati Mashur has a special life -- far away from the hustle and pollution of the cities, raising her "family" in a pristine forest on the side of a mountain. It sounds romantic, and Ida says it is.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Power shortages 'likely' to hit Java and Bali soon
Power shortages 'likely' to hit Java and Bali soonDewi Santoso, JakartaJava and Bali are likely to face power shortages within the next five to 10 years due to the decreasing water volume of Citarum River in West Java, a government official says.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Malaria spreads in Papua, W. Java
Malaria spreads in Papua, W. JavaNethy Dharma Somba and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Jayapura/BandungHealth officials in Papua and West Java provinces are expressing concern over the increase in the number of malaria cases caused by the spread of the anopheles mosquito in the provinces.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Campaign stop starts in hospital
Campaign stop starts in hospitalJAKARTA: Jusuf Kalla, the running mate of presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, visited on Monday the Sitanala Leprosy Hospital in Tangerang municipality as part of a campaign stop in Banten province.Kalla and his entourage arrived at the hospital at 9 a.m.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Jakarta begins voter education program
Jakarta begins voter education programJAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) began distributing leaflets to residents on Monday as part of its voter education program ahead of the July 5 presidential election.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Part 2 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?
Part 2 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?Santi WE Soekanto, Jakarta Gen. (ret) Wiranto's poor rights record and how supporting him might tarnish the image of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) as a pro-reform, anti-corruption party notwithstanding, there are individuals in the...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Present-day old Jakarta
Present-day old JakartaAs the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes to its features and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta will celebrate its 477th anniversary.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Sutiyoso proposes ministry to oversee Greater Jakarta
Sutiyoso proposes ministry to oversee Greater JakartaDamar Harsanto, JakartaJakarta Governor Sutiyoso has suggested that a special ministry for Greater Jakarta be established to help solve problems involving administrations whose areas border the capital.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Hasyim visits police, AGO
Hasyim visits police, AGO JAKARTA: Megawati Soekarnoputri's running mate Hasyim Muzadi visited National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and Attorney General MA Rachman on Monday to discuss law enforcement.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Concern over environment needed
Concern over environment neededFrom RepublikaThe problems associated with waste disposal in Indonesia, with over 200 million people, are clearly enormous. The government should give serious thought to the waste issue in order to find the best possible solutions.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Terror suspect Gun Gun stands trial for terrorism charges
Terror suspect Gun Gun stands trial for terrorism chargesSari P. Setiogi, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court kicked off on Monday the trial of Rusman Gunawan, alias Gun Gun, on charges of involvement in the JW Marriot Hotel bombing in Jakarta last year as well as training Muslim hardliners...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
'Tempo' trial nearing an end
'Tempo' trial nearing an endLeony Aurora, JakartaThe trial of Tempo weekly journalists, who were sued for libel by well-connected businessman Tomy Winata, is nearing an end with the final cross-examination of witnesses and defendants completed on Monday at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Utut stuns Alekseev in Tripoli
Utut stuns Alekseev in TripoliMusthofid, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto of Indonesia defeated GM Evgeny Alekseev of Russia to advance to the second round of the World Chess Championship in Tripoli, Libya, on Sunday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Stranded evictees almost forgotten
Stranded evictees almost forgottenBambang Nurbianto JakartaThe hustle and bustle of Jakarta's 477th anniversary celebrations has helped mask the sad fate of thousands of evictees who were forced out of their houses last year.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Bid loser wins tankers tender
Bid loser wins tankers tenderFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Pertamina tanker scandal became murkier on Monday when a document surfaced indicating the state company was in the process of selling two supertankers to a company that did not win the tender process.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 22, 2004Exhibition* Chalcographie du Louvre, Galeri Kita Jl. Martadinata No. 209, until June 30. Performance* Sundanese Traditional Music, Naranglang Babung, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Revised House of Representatives seats distribution
Revised House of Representatives seats distribution Parties KPU MKMarhaenisme Indonesia National Party (PNI) 1 1 Labor Social Democratic Party (PBSD) 0 0 Crescent Star Party (PBB) 11 11 Freedom Party 0 0 United Development Party (PPP) 58 58 United Democratic Nationhood Party (PPDK) 5 4 Indonesia...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
The aspirants' balls are rolling
The aspirants' balls are rolling The Golkar Party's Gen. (ret) Wiranto and the Democratic Party's Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, are among presidential candidates who have been battling smear campaigns during the election campaign.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
1. GOVERN: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22
1. GOVERN: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22Campaigning has impact on government activities 2. ROUNDUP: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42Govt tells Panwaslu to act on lies, rumors3. RENDI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28KPU criticized over a number of 'biased' ads in dailies4.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
RP's Arroyo faces rule with thin mandate
RP's Arroyo faces rule with thin mandateStuart Grudgings, Reuters/ManilaPresident Gloria Macapagal Arroyo prepared on Monday for a new six-year term in which she has pledged to attack poverty faced by millions of Filipinos, saying she wanted to unite the nation after years of bitter disputes.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
1. JAKARTA 1x38
1. JAKARTA 1x38 Jakarta: An old city that goes nowhere 2. EVENT 1x30 Festival time in the Big Durian
Tue, 22 Jun 2004
Festival time in the Big Durian
Festival time in the Big DurianTuesday, June 22 is an eagerly anticipated day for those Jakartans gearing up to celebrate the capital's 477th anniversary.As teasers leading up to the anniversary, the city administration has already officiated several events, including the Jakarta Fair opened on...
Tue, 22 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.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
AirAsia to buy 80 new aircrafts
AirAsia to buy 80 new aircrafts KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian no-frills airline AirAsia will acquire up to 80 new aircrafts over the next four to eight years to cater for regional expansion.AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes said the carrier had many points in Asia which were not connected and the...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Dont just party around, help the needy
Dont just party around, help the needyJakartans will celebrate the capital's 477th official anniversary which falls on June 22. However, the city still has to deal with various problems, including poverty, transportation, floods, lack of green areas and many more.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Assembly to discuss DPD's authority
Assembly to discuss DPD's authorityJAKARTA: The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) secretariat will organize a workshop on the functions, duties and authority of the newly formed Regional Representatives Council (DPD), which will make up about one-fourth of the MPR.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Stop promiscuity among teenagers
Stop promiscuity among teenagersFrom Koran TempoThe level of promiscuity among teenagers in the West Java capital of Bandung is worrying, and is resulting in a rising number of cases of pre-marital sex being reported to the counseling agency of the provincial family planning association.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts say
Gloomy outlook for rupiah, stocks, experts sayDadan Wijaksana, JakartaThe stock index and rupiah are expected to remain under pressure in the coming weeks, clouded by negative sentiment stemming from the prospects of global interest rate increases.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Consumers told to cut tap water usage
Consumers told to cut tap water usageBambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani, JakartaFor Lita, a 28-year-old mother of two, staying awake every night is no fun at all. After all, she's not staying up to watch the soccer matches during Euro 2004, but for to watch for water from her taps in her house in...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Shell confirms oil spill in Nigeria
Shell confirms oil spill in Nigeria LAGOS: The Anglo-Dutch oil giant Shell said on Friday that it had sent a clean-up team to contain an oil slick, which had been coursing from a sabotaged pipeline in southern Nigeria for more than two weeks.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/3/ROUNDUP
JP/3/ROUNDUPThe virtues of Pak Hasyim, as extolled by President Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja Jakarta In a campaign rally attended by tens of thousands of supporters on Sunday in Jakarta, the choice of Hasyim Muzadi for the running mate of Megawati Soekarnoputri was defended by the President...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
S'pore welcomes RI's Strait patrol plan
S'pore welcomes RI's Strait patrol planJake Loyd-Smith, Associated PressSingapore on Sunday welcomed Indonesia's plan for the two countries and Malaysia to hold joint naval patrols against terrorism and piracy in the vital Malacca Straits.
Mon, 21 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.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
1. CRASH: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18
1. CRASH: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Five killed in plane crash in Sukabumi 2. NU: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Clerics told to end rivalry to save NU 3. SBY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 25 Pacitan folks back SBY 4. EURO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 25 Czechs through to next round 5.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 21, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, June 21, 2004Exhibitions* Japanese Calligraphy, Shoudou, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 30. * Painting, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Part 1 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?
Part 1 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?Santi WE Soekanto, Jakarta Never has the cohesiveness of the community that makes up the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) been as sorely tested as it is today -- and by a challenge they are not used to facing.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Hamzah promises to end gambling
Hamzah promises to end gambling SAMBAS, West Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz promised on Sunday that if he were elected, the eradication of gambling dens would be his first priority.Gambling was the reason for the moral depravity in the nation and it hindered the economy, claimed...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Downsizing Cabinet
Downsizing Cabinet I am writing to comment on the National Resilience Institute alumni association (Ikal)'s proposals regarding the next Cabinet. It proposes that whoever wins the July 5 presidential election, appoint four coordinating ministers and 35 ministers (Pelita, June 9).
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Back to local names
Back to local namesFrom KompasThe use of foreign names for real estate complexes was severely criticized by linguists and those concerned about the national language around 1995, and as a result developers changed a lot of English names to Indonesian.