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Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Three women apprehended in baby-trafficking case
Three women apprehended in baby-trafficking caseLeony Aurora, Jakarta Jakarta Police are questioning three women alleged to be involved in transnational baby-trafficking, and who were arrested in three operations in the capital carried out between Thursday evening and Friday afternoon.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
The Jakarta Post's June 9 issue carried a story titled
The Jakarta Post's June 9 issue carried a story titled Environmental crime and graft: Evil twins written by Patrick Guntensperger. He effectively argued that crimes against the environment basically come down to a moral failure.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Cacuk
Cacuk The obituary on Cacuk Sudarijanto published on June 11, 2004 erroneously stated that he passed away at age 65. He was 56 years old. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the mistake. -- Editor
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
JP/ /
JP/ /This tips will go with a story on fake notes from national deskGeneral Precautions:The surface of all genuine bank notes produced by Bank Indonesia will feel rough to the touch, while fake ones are smooth. This includes all text reading "BANK INDONESIA" and the nominal value of the bills.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Former minister's daughter nabbed for drugs
Former minister's daughter nabbed for drugsLeony Aurora JakartaJakarta Police have arrested the daughter of former Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Alatas for alleged possession of illicit drugs. An investigator from the city police narcotics division, who requested anonymity, said on Friday that...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
JTCC offers free workshop
JTCC offers free workshop YOGYAKARTA: Along with the development of tourism industry in the city, the professionalism of employees in the industry must also be upgraded and therefore the Gadjah Mada University's Jogjakarta Tourism Training Center (JTCC) is offering a free workshop for front office...
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe haven
Dealing DVDs: Movie pirates find Indonesia a safe havenTony Ryanto, Contributor/Jakarta Just a few days after The Passion of the Christ premiered in the U.S. and Canada, a friend of mine told me he had already seen it.Indeed, the Passion is everywhere.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Reality TV cop remains on force
Reality TV cop remains on forceLeony Aurora, Jakarta Despite a dismissal recommendation from the Jakarta Police Professional Ethics Board, First Insp. Sunarjo, a policeman involved in a crude "candid camera" show, will stay in the force, but under probation.Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Police view foreign intel as warning
Police view foreign intel as warningP.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police said Friday the recent media reports citing Western security agencies, which warn of "credible" terrorism threats in the country targeting diplomats, only confirmed their suspicions.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Villagers join hands to save the Earth
Villagers join hands to save the EarthBambang M, Contributor/Yogyakarta Garbage has always been a problem, especially if it is not properly managed. Villagers in Sukunan hamlet, Sleman, are working on ways to manage their household garbage to save the environment.
Sat, 12 Jun 2004
Chinese cuisine on offer at the Melia
Chinese cuisine on offer at the Melia YOGYAKARTA: During the holiday season of June and July, Melia Purosani Hotel on Jl. Suryotomo is offering a special Chinese set menu at its Ching San halal Chinese restaurant.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
A question of ethics
A question of ethics Although the number of campaign violations ahead of the July 5 presidential election is still relatively small -- 54 compared to 1,300 infractions during the first week of the legislative election campaign -- they nevertheless indicate a rather disconcerting willingness on the...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Visions of consistency
Visions of consistency over 'crazy rice' Kornelius Purba JakartaA few changes so could you read through please? thanks Father and son were dining on nasi gila (crazy rice, as it is literally translated) by the Taman Lembang Fountain, in Menteng, Central Jakarta, when the father seized the moment to...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
JP/3/TRAIL
JP/3/TRAILMega-Hasyim painting contest offers $$$SURAKARTA, Central Java: The campaign team of incumbent president Megawati Soekarnoputri will hold a painting competition on Sunday at Surakarta Cultural Park, Surakarta, with a cash prize of Rp 87.5 million (US$9,211).
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
2 x 18
2 x 18 Catholic church bombed in Yogya JP/5/SULTAN1 x 35 Princely struggle for Cirebon throne JP/5/HOTEL2 x 32 Six workers injured after hotel building collapses in Medan JP/5/mine3 x 10 Man nabbed for threats to Canadian
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
This will change how we report on Islam
This will change how we report on IslamLisa Clausen of Time hesitated briefly before taking off her shoes and entered a modest mosque at the center of Taruna Al Quran, an Islamic boarding school in the heart of a village in Bantul outside of Yogyakarta.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
JP/3/TRAIL
JP/3/TRAILMega-Hasyim painting contest offers $$$SURAKARTA, Central Java: The campaign team of incumbent president Megawati Soekarnoputri will hold a painting competition on Sunday at Surakarta Cultural Park, Surakarta, with a cash prize of Rp 87.5 million (US$9,211).
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
JAKARTA (Antara): The 2004 national committee for the university
JAKARTA (Antara): The 2004 national committee for the university admission test (SPMB) will be held on July 14 and July 15, 2004, and will accommodate some 86,607 new students spread in 1,615 programs.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Democracy Indian-style: What lessons are there for Indonesia?
Democracy Indian-style: What lessons are there for Indonesia?Jemma Purdey, Mumbai, India In the world's largest democracy corruption, vote buying and violence are constant themes. Could this be true democracy in action? What lessons are there for Indonesia?In May, India completed a mammoth...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Six workers injured after hotel building collapses in Medan
Six workers injured after hotel building collapses in MedanApriadi Gunawan, MedanA new section of Hotel Sahiba in Medan, which was being constructed, suddenly collapsed on Thursday, leaving six construction workers injured.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Man nabbed for threats to Canadian
Man nabbed for threats to CanadianA man has been arrested for making death threats to expatriates working at a Canadian-operated nickel mine in South Sulawesi province, police said on Thursday.They said the man made the threats because he feared he would lose his job to a foreigner.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Cacuk Sudarjanto passes away at 65
Cacuk Sudarjanto passes away at 65The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cacuk Sudarijanto, a respected professional who once chaired the now-defunct Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), died on Thursday afternoon here after battling a stroke and kidney failure.He is survived by a wife and five children.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Police deny wrong arrest
Police deny wrong arrest PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police here denied on Thursday they had wrongfully arrested a man over the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi last month.Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Owner told to refloat ship
Owner told to refloat ship BATAM, Riau: The cargo ship MV Hyundai, which sank off Batam island, should be removed from the water as it was a danger to other vessels, the Batam port authority said on Thursday.The ship has remained in water near the industrial island since it capsized on May 22.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Pulo Gebang bus terminal layout
Pulo Gebang bus terminal layoutBasement floor: Functions: Departure terminal for busway buses, busway management office and parking lots1st floor: Functions: Area for economy-class intercity buses, for passengers and for commercial premises2nd floor: Functions: Area for business and executive class...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Rental boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry
Rental boots keep shoppers' feet clean and dry Leony Aurora Jakarta During the rainy season, shoppers at traditional markets are sure to get their shoes -- and possibly, trousers -- muddy, but customers at Kramatjati Wholesale Market, East Jakarta, can shop worry-free.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
1. STOCK ( 2 x 18 )
1. STOCK ( 2 x 18 ) Tokyo, Hong Kong shares gain 2. CACUK ( 1 X 30 ) Cacuk Sudarjanto passes away at 65 3. TELCO ( 1 X 30 ) Analysts sees lower int'l call rates 4. SG ( 1 X 36 ) Semen Gresik predicts rise in production
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Court orders rights body to act against evictions
Court orders rights body to act against evictionsUrip Hudiono, JakartaThe Central Jakarta District Court ordered the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Thursday to step up its efforts in providing a fair and just solution for victims of forced evictions and in protecting residents...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
S. Korean economy could grow 6%: BoK
S. Korean economy could grow 6%: BoK SEOUL: The South Korean economy could grow 6 percent this year despite worries about high oil prices and a slow rebound in domestic consumption, the Bank of Korea said on Thursday."The Korean economy isn't too bad.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Exams show gap among RI schools
Exams show gap among RI schoolsP.C. Naommy, JakartaThe results of the national high school exams show that, contrary to earlier fears, most students achieved the minimum passing grade of 4.01 out of 10 points, according to the education ministry.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
1. ISLAM 1x30
1. ISLAM 1x30 Religion, a bonding agent? 2. BOX 2x22 'This will change how we report on Islam'
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
On paper it could be argued that comparatively Indonesia has a
On paper it could be argued that comparatively Indonesia has a much better chance of making democracy work. It has only one- fifth of India's 1.03 billion population, .....
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Polls show Susilo with giant lead, just under 50 percent
Polls show Susilo with giant lead, just under 50 percentM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaA Jakarta-based pollster confirmed on Thursday the popular appeal of Democratic Party candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in its latest survey.The poll by Soegeng Sarjadi Syndicated (SSS) shows that 46.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Withe wants squad to tackle mental aspects of the game
Withe wants squad to tackle mental aspects of the gameZakki P Hakim, Jakarta After being hired to lead Indonesia's U-20 soccer team, Peter Withe said the mental attitude of the team needed to be improved if it hoped to become a strong squad.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Religion, a bonding agents?
Religion, a bonding agents?Santi W.E. Soekanto, Contributor/JakartaPlace 10 Australian and eight Indonesian journalists on a bus to travel the length of Java Island to visit Islamic sites, such as Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's Al Mukmin Islamic boarding school (pesantren) in Ngruki, Solo, and you are bound...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomy
Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomyRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaAt least one presidential candidate disagrees with the incumbent president's view about the current revision deliberations of the 1999 Autonomy Law by the lame-duck House of Representatives.Gen.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
City to start bus terminal project without extra land
City to start bus terminal project without extra landDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta administration has decided to cease negotiations with residents whose land will be affected by the construction of the Pulo Gebang intercity bus terminal in East Jakarta, leading to a change in its design.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Corrupt councillors
Corrupt councillors An increasing number of councillors in many parts of the country have been brought to court on charges of corruption. Most of the councillors are suspected of conspiring to embezzle state funds through fictitious spending, such as on overseas trips, comparative studies and...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
* Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomy law revisions Page 3
* Mega, Wiranto at odds over autonomy law revisions Page 3 * RI a 'safe haven' for illegal immigrants Page 4 * Church attacked in Jogja, motive unclear Page 5 * What lessons Indonesia can learn from India's democracy Page 7 * Court orders rights body to act against evictions Page 8 * 'Shaq' makes...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Mayor names nine toxic industries on environment day
Mayor names nine toxic industries on environment dayMulta Fidrus and Evi Mariani, Tangerang/JakartaTangerang Mayor Wahidin Halim on Thursday named nine industrial firms he said were responsible for polluting the municipality and said another 83 firms had yet to provide details about how they...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Central Bank won't raise interest rate
Central Bank won't raise interest rateRendi A. Witular, JakartaThe central bank will not immediately raise its benchmark interest rate even if the U.S. Federal Reserve finally decides to raise its rate as has been widely anticipated, a Bank Indonesia (BI) senior official said.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
SMS to book a Blue Bird taxi
SMS to book a Blue Bird taxi JAKARTA: Jakarta-based taxi company Blue Bird Group has teamed up with publicly listed telecommunications operator PT Indosat to enable people to get a taxi by sending a short message service (SMS) to number 1234.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Analysts sees lower int'l call rates
Analysts sees lower int'l call ratesTony Hotland, Jakarta State telecommunications firm PT Telkom's new international call service may give rise to stiffer competition in the sector and lead to an increase in call rates, analysts have said.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Amien-Siswono told not to misuse sermons
Amien-Siswono told not to misuse sermonsPADANG, West Sumatra: A member of the West Sumatra General Elections Commission (KPU) called on Amien Rais and Siswono Yudohusodo not to slip campaign messages into their speech during Friday prayers in the province.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakartra Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakartra Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 10, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Puteh failed to hold tender for helicopter purchase
Puteh failed to hold tender for helicopter purchaseTiarma Siboro, JakartaThe Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) discovered after a marathon interrogation of Aceh governor Abdullah Puteh on Thursday that he had not even bothered with a bidding process in the purchase of a Russian-made...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Officials say RI haven for illegal immigrants
Officials say RI haven for illegal immigrantsRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaA preliminary investigation indicates that Indonesia is a safe haven for illegal immigrants who could pose a serious threat to national interests.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
City mulls comercial conversions
City mulls comercial conversionsDamar Harsanto, JakartaThe Jakarta administration is considering whether to allow part of upscale residential area Kebayoran Baru to be converted into a commercial area, as proposed by businesspeople.
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Ladia Galaska prone to landslides, quakes: Researcher
Ladia Galaska prone to landslides, quakes: ResearcherMoch. N Kurniawan, JakartaThe proposed 470-kilometer Ladia Galaska highway from West to East Aceh will be prone to natural disasters due to the fact that its trajectory cuts through a number of fault lines in the province, an expert with the...
Fri, 11 Jun 2004
Presidential candidates asked to discuss ministry bill
Presidential candidates asked to discuss ministry billKurniawan Hari, JakartaAll five presidential candidates have been invited to show up at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday to give advice and suggestions to lawmakers on the ministerial offices bill.