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Mon, 21 Jun 2004
12 organizations back Amien-Siswono
12 organizations back Amien-Siswono MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: An alliance of 12 organizations in North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan, pledged their support on Sunday for Amien Rais and his running mate in the upcoming election.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Jobs in footwear industry drop by almost 60 percent
Jobs in footwear industry drop by almost 60 percentZakki P. Hakim, JakartaOver 180,000 people in the footwear industry lost their jobs last year, and many of them may have returned to traditional agriculture, according to the latest government data.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Riau Islands faces power vacuum
Riau Islands faces power vacuum BATAM, Riau: Riau governor Rusli Zainal questioned on Saturday the government's failure to appoint an acting governor to the Riau Islands, which has become a separate province from mainland Riau."As of today, we have not been informed about the acting governor.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Japan retains Asia Pacific volleyball
Japan retains Asia Pacific volleyball FUKUOKA, Japan: Japan showed strength against South East Asian countries when its second-string national side outgunned Indonesia to retain the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Petronas, BP to sell fuel in Indonesia
Petronas, BP to sell fuel in IndonesiaFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government may issue a temporary permit for British energy giant BP Plc and Malaysia's Petronas next month to sell fuel products in this country.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convicts
Police seek go-ahead to execute drug convictsAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe National Police announced on Sunday that they were preparing a firing squad on standby to execute the drug dealers currently on death row, but the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it had no immediate plans regarding their...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Lack of vessels haunts domestic shipping industry: Temas Line
Lack of vessels haunts domestic shipping industry: Temas LinePublicly listed PT Pelayaran Tempuran Emas (Temas Line) is one of the first Indonesian shipping companies to offer containerized cargo services.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
State finance accountability
State finance accountability The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) will be armed with stronger and broader powers with which to perform its duties and to enforce its recommendations under a public finances accountability bill that is expected to be passed soon by the House of Representatives.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Voter cards ready soon in Singapore
Voter cards ready soon in SingaporeBATAM, Riau: Indonesian citizens living in Singapore, and who are eligible to vote, can obtain presidential election voter cards by June 22 at the Indonesian Embassy here, according to a spokesperson at the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Transvestites confound KPUD
Transvestites confound KPUD PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Central Kalimantan General Election Commission (KPUD) held a voter-education seminar on Sunday to inform the local community, including transvestites, about the particulars of the presidential election.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Locals reject Balaraja overpass
Locals reject Balaraja overpass TANGERANG: Hundreds of Telagasari villagers protested the Tangerang regental administration over its plan to evict them to make way for the construction of an overpass."The plan to construct an overpass is premature.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Asian ministers gather in China
Asian ministers gather in ChinaPeter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse/Qingdao, ChinaA forum of 22 Asian foreign ministers is expected to face some of the region's thorniest issues -- from the North Korean standoff to the Indo-Pakistani rift -- when it gathers in China this week.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Clerics told to end rivalry to save NU
Clerics told to end rivalry to save NUBlontank Poer and Tarko Sudiarno, SemarangHundreds of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leaders and clerics appealed on Sunday for an end to political rivalry within the nation's biggest Muslim organization ahead of the July 5 presidential election.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
* Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed Page 2
* Screening of graft court judges passes almost unnoticed Page 2 * RI hopes Sweden to keep pressure on GAM Page 4 * PT KAI eviction plan opposed Page 5 * Promoting socially responsible investment Page 6 * Consumers told to cut tap water usage Page 8 * Iraq PM announces get-tough policy against...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Sweden urged to keep pressure on GAM
Sweden urged to keep pressure on GAMTiarma Siboro, JakartaDespite the Swedish court's decision to release the leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the Indonesian government was optimistic that the cases against the exiled men would go ahead.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/7/SANTI1
JP/7/SANTI1 Part 1 of 2 What is taking the PKS so long to decide on an endorsement?Santi WE Soekanto JakartaNever 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
Bali Art fiest a kicks off in Denpasar
Bali Art fiest a kicks off in DenpasarA group of Balinese dancers perform in front of the crowds during the opening ceremony of the 26th Bali Art Fiesta in front of Museum Bajra Sandi in Denpasar.The Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gde Ardhika presided over Sunday's opening ceremony, on behalf of...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/1/SBY
JP/1/SBYPacitan people back SBY ID Nugroho Pacitan, East Java This is the fourth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighborsAn Islamic boarding school in Tremas subdistrict, Pacitan regency, was hectic when The Jakarta Post visited...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/3/TRAIL
JP/3/TRAILFree medication from Wiranto BALIKPAPAN: The campaign team for the Wiranto-Solahuddin Wahid ticket on Sunday organized a free medical service for some 800 locals in the South Balikpapan district.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Finally, 3G is closer to becoming a reality
Finally, 3G is closer to becoming a realityZatni Arbi, Contributor/zatni@cbn.net.id"As we see it, between 2001 and the end of last year, the cellular phone network industry experienced a recession," said Mats H. Olsson.
Mon, 21 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.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
RI still imports salt, cassava
RI still imports salt, cassavaMATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A senior official at the Manpower and Transmigration Ministry expressed regret on Saturday that Indonesia was still importing salt and cassava, although those products could easily be produced in the country.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
RI joins condemnation of U.S. hostage killing
RI joins condemnation of U.S. hostage killingAgencies, Jakarta/BangkokIndonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation, and its religious leaders on Saturday joined a chorus of worldwide condemnation over the beheading of U.S.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Keeping family business intact to boost jobs
Keeping family business intact to boost jobsTony Hotland, JakartaHave you ever thought that running a family business would be less brain-busting than a nonfamily business because family members cause fewer conflicts and are easier to manage? Think again.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Violence against women up in NTB
Violence against women up in NTBLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, MataramThe incidence of domestic and other forms of violence against women has increased significantly in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province during the past year.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Truck accident kills one, injures dozens
Truck accident kills one, injures dozensBANDUNG: A large dump truck carrying 60 soccer fans was involved in an accident on Sunday in Batulayang subdistrict, Bandung regency, killing one supporter and injuring dozens more.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Arroyo faces doubts as Philippine count nears end
Arroyo faces doubts as Philippine count nears end Stuart Grudgings Reuters/ManilaA marathon count of votes from the Philippines' May 10 elections neared its end on Sunday with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on course for victory, but the opposition said it would not accept a "railroaded" result.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Personalized mobile phones light up the market
Personalized mobile phones light up the marketThe Jakarta Post was recently invited to Singapore to cover the launching of the latest Motorola mobile phone model. The following is Moch. N. Kurniawan's report For some people, a personalized device is a must, while for others the most important thing...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/7/SANTI1
JP/7/SANTI1 Part 1 of 2 What is taking the PKS so long to decide on an endorsement?Santi WE Soekanto JakartaNever 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
'Many Bangkok buildings unsafe'
'Many Bangkok buildings unsafe'THAILAND: Authorities in Thailand's teeming capital have listed 3,000 high-rise buildings as gravely unsafe saying many are under particular threat from fire, according to a report on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Broken promises leave public fed up with politics: Analysts
Broken promises leave public fed up with politics: AnalystsM. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaThe public's cool response to the hype surrounding the presidential election campaign shows that the public are fed up with the constant politicking that has been taking place since the...
Mon, 21 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.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unity
Nation must agree to fight common enemies to forge unityPitan Daslani, Jakarta In a fragmented democracy at risk of disintegration, one good way to keep the nation united is to draw public attention to the need to fight common enemies.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
S'pore banks ready for competition
S'pore banks ready for competitionMartin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse/SingaporeSingapore banks say they are prepared for increased domestic competition from the big boys of global finance even as they look to expand overseas to sustain future growth.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Kenyans make it double in the Jakarta 10K run
Kenyans make it double in the Jakarta 10K runEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Kenyan runners took both the men's and women's titles in the US$60,000 Jakarta International 10K run here on early Sunday morning.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Fair yet to attract more visitors
Fair yet to attract more visitorsUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe 2004 Jakarta Fair organizers said on Saturday they had recorded a significant increase in visitors over the first two days compared to last year's figures.Project director Ralph R.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Mount Ijen closed to tourists
Mount Ijen closed to touristsIndra Harsaputra, BondowosoThe Purwo Alas National Park management has declared a red alert for Mt. Ijen in the border area between Bondowoso and Banyuwangi in East Java, and closed the surrounding area to the public due to intensifying volcanic activity.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir may go on trial soon
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir may go on trial soonAbdul Khalik, JakartaThe Attorney General's Office (AGO) is still scrutinizing the case files of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir and hopes to begin another round of court hearings in less than a week, a spokesman said here on Sunday.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/7/SANTI1
JP/7/SANTI1 Part 1 of 2 What is taking the PKS so long to decide on an endorsement?Santi WE Soekanto JakartaNever 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
Megawati to face bumpy race in Bali
Megawati to face bumpy race in BaliI Wayan Juniartha, Denpasar, BaliThe incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri may have a bumpy road ahead of her to win the hearts of the Balinese in the upcoming election.Once known as loyal -- some might say fanatical -- supporters of Megawati, the Balinese made it...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball JP/11/BriefJapan, Indonesia remain unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan: Defending champion Japan brushed aside Thailand for a fourth straight win to remain unbeaten along with Indonesia in the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Kyoto Protocol ratification not enough: Official, NGOs
Kyoto Protocol ratification not enough: Official, NGOsMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaGovernment and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) praised on Sunday a plan by the House of Representatives to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, but stressed the move would be meaningless without making revisions to...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Tangerang deports 13 foreigners
Tangerang deports 13 foreigners TANGERANG: The Tangerang Immigration Office has deported 13 foreigners since January for violating their temporary stay permit."We have started a strict monitoring of foreigners working and living in Tangerang.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
(LONDON)
(LONDON) Sugar prices rebounded thanks to buying by speculative funds, which entered the market in anticipation of increased imports by India. On LIFFE, the price of a tonne of white sugar for August stood at $217.50 on Friday from $216.80 a week earlier.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball
Japan, Indonesia remain unbeaten in Asia Pacific Cup volleyball JP/11/BriefJapan, Indonesia remain unbeaten FUKUOKA, Japan: Defending champion Japan brushed aside Thailand for a fourth straight win to remain unbeaten along with Indonesia in the Asia Pacific Cup men's volleyball tournament on...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/1/QUAKE
JP/1/QUAKE Quake rocks Manokwari MANOKWARI: An earthquake measuring 5 on the Richter scale rocked Manokwari, West Irian Jaya, at about 9 p.m. on Sunday. Residents rushed out of their houses for safety. The quake reminded locals of a similar tremor in the city in 2001 which killed scores of people...
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
JP/4/drugs
JP/4/drugsPolice seek go-ahead to execute drug convictsAbdul Khalik JakartaThe National police announced on Sunday that they a firing squad on standby to execute the drug dealers currently on death row, but the Attorney General's Office (AGO) said it had no immediate plans regarding their execution.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
Pacitan people behind Susilo all the way
Pacitan people behind Susilo all the wayID Nugroho, Pacitan, East JavaThis is the fourth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighborsAn Islamic boarding school in Tremas subdistrict, Pacitan regency, was hectic when The Jakarta Post...
Mon, 21 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.
Mon, 21 Jun 2004
STDs rise among sex workers
STDs rise among sex workers SURABAYA: Over 1,900 prostitutes operating in the two red- light districts of Dolly and Jarak have contracted sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), a health official said.The Surabaya health agency's head of communicable diseases, Esty Martiana, said poor attention to...