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Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Indonesia scrapes past Sri Lanka in 1-0 World Cup qualifier
Indonesia scrapes past Sri Lanka in 1-0 World Cup qualifierEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta After losing twice previously, Indonesia chalked up its first points in the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Sri Lanka at the Bung Karno Main Stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
33 RI workers arrested in Malaysia
33 RI workers arrested in Malaysia MALAYSIA: Malaysian police have arrested 33 Indonesian workers in connection with a bloody weekend attack that killed three people, including a small child, reports said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Politics behind moves to reopen July 27 case: SBY
Politics behind moves to reopen July 27 case: SBYThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the authorities on Wednesday not to reopen the probe into the July 27 incident, which he views as an attempt to spoil his chances in the country's first ever direct...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidatesA. Junaidi JakartaThousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authority
KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authorityM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In an apparent move to diminish the authority of the official Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), the General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it would scrap some of the committee's functions...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates
Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidatesA. Junaidi, Jakarta Thousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Experts urge the House to sign Kyoto Protocol
Experts urge the House to sign Kyoto Protocol JAKARTA: A group of academics on Wednesday called on the House of Representatives (DPR) to ratify the Kyoto Protocol as part of efforts to reduce green house gas emissions.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
'Makepung' a contest between paranormals
'Makepung' a contest between paranormalsN Jagadhita, Contributor/Denpasar If one is in Jembrana regency in Bali between June and December, there will be a good chance to see a unique traditional buffalo race called Makepung.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates June 9
Rupiah Rates June 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,834.82 6,131.43 6,517.48 6,448.55 Brunei dollar 1 5,735.23 5,145.67 5,468.94 5,411.81 Canadian dollar 1 7,257.48 6,512.84 6,526.03 6,849.68 Swiss franc 1 7,892.48 7,083.03 7,526.03 7,449.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Headmaster reported
Headmaster reported over alleged slander JAKARTA: SMP 56 Melawai teacher Nurlaila filed a complaint to the police on Wednesday against Jeruk Purut SMP 56 headmaster Agus Bambang over remarks he made on a television show on May 9.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Military slams Palu Police for making another wrong arrest
Military slams Palu Police for making another wrong arrestRuslan Sangadji, Palu, Central Sulawesi A senior military officer here criticized the police on Wednesday for what he called an unprofessional investigation into the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Results of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers:
Results of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers: Thailand 1 North Korea 4 Indonesia 1 Sri Lanka 0 China 4 Malaysia 0 South Korea 2 Vietnam 0 Japan 7 India 0
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bank
Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bankDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said the recent sharp drop in the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar had not yet caused a significant negative impact on the local economy.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
KPUD chairman named suspect in fraud
KPUD chairman named suspect in fraud PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police have named as suspects the chairman and two other members of Palu Municipal General Elections Commission (KPUD) on allegations of vote-counting fraud.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Chaerul says he is ready to quit PBSI
Chaerul says he is ready to quit PBSIEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Chairul Tanjung, who is under fire over what is seen as the deterioration of the national program, said here on Wednesday he was prepared to resign his post.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid'
As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid'Anis Chowdhury, Jakarta Former U.S. President Clinton had the economy as number one on his agenda, epitomized by his famous comment, " it is the economy, stupid". His presidency saw one of the longest spells of economic growth in the U.S.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
2. Pulo Gebang bus terminal
2. Pulo Gebang bus terminal Location: Pulo Gebang Problem: Around 11,000 square meters of land must still be acquired, residents demanding twice the NJOP.3. Ciracas sports complex Location: Ciracas, Pasar Rebo Problem: The municipality has acquired 2.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
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As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid' Anis Chowdhury Jakarta2. Tossi -- New Order legacy indispensable for ex-generals' bids 1 x 30 Fear of authoritarianism legitimate Aboeprijadi Santoso Amsterdam
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 10, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria7:30 Music10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Documentary1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service3:30 Zooming4:00 Music4:30 Children...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Prosecutors probe corruption in regional legislature
Prosecutors probe corruption in regional legislatureAbdul Khalik, Jakarta The credibility of regional legislative councils could dip to a new low with the Attorney General's Office announcing it is investigating 200 corruption cases involving losses of trillions of rupiah that could implicate...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
2. 2 x 24 kivlan
2. 2 x 24 kivlan Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role 3. 1 x 36 Politicking behind July 27 probe: Susilo 4. 2 x 27 Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates 5. 1 x 30 UNAIDS pursues broader response
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Our wealthy candidates
Our wealthy candidates As required by law, the 10 candidates opened their purses and publicly reported their wealth last week to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).Lest we forget, unveiling one's personal wealth is alien to Indonesia.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Nissan X-Trail sales increase rapidly
Nissan X-Trail sales increase rapidly JAKARTA: Japanese carmaker PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) reported on Wednesday that its sales of locally assembled, or completely knocked down (CKD), Nissan X-Trails were increasing since they were introduced last May.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Monorail project starts Monday
Monorail project starts Monday After several months of delays, construction of an ambitious monorail project is scheduled to begin on Monday.The first column of the 14.8-kilometer "green line" that will run through Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta and Jl.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Banks say no rates increase in offing
Banks say no rates increase in offingDadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Banks may not necessarily increase their interest rates on loans despite the central bank's new reserve requirement policy which increases the cost of funds, according to top bankers.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Students, activists oppose national park
Students, activists oppose national park YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of students, non-governmental organization (NGO) activists and community members held a rally on Wednesday in downtown Yogyakarta, demanding the government revoke a decree that has declared forests around Mount Merapi a national park.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
House still divided over Ladia Galaska
House still divided over Ladia GalaskaMoch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The House of Representatives is divided over the construction project for the Ladia Galaska road in Aceh, which will pass through the Leuser National Park.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Chinese auto company to set up manufacturing plant in E. Java
Chinese auto company to set up manufacturing plant in E. JavaZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta China's automotive company Great Wall Motors (GWM) plans to set up a car manufacturing plant in East Java in a joint venture with Indonesia's state-owned heavy equipment maker PT Bharata, according to a senior...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
1. ASEAN (2x26)
1. ASEAN (2x26) East Asian countries aim to secure energy supplies 2. Fuel (2x25) Pertamina proposes higher fuel management fees 3. Growth (2x25) Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bank 4. Car (2x32) Chinese auto company to set up manufacturing plant in East Java
Thu, 10 Jun 2004
Malaria affects southern Sukabumi
Malaria affects southern Sukabumi BANDUNG: Malaria has spread in the southern part of Sukabumi regency since January this year, infecting 461 residents and killing three of them.Head of West Java Health Office Yudhi Prayuda said on Wednesday that malaria cases were first discovered in January in...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Police nab gambling coupon vendors
Police nab gambling coupon vendors TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested on Monday 45 men for selling gambling coupons in several districts of Tangerang regency and municipality.Police detectives chief Adj. Comr.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Bird's-eye view of pollution
Bird's-eye view of pollution From Republika As an Indonesian, I am saddened to learn that the Ancol coastal area is now so polluted that many fish have been killed from the red tide phenomenon or toxic waste and oil spills.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Students plant trees, release fish
Students plant trees, release fish BOGOR: Dozens of junior and senior high school students planted 20 trees in the Bogor Botanical Garden and released 100 kilograms of carp fry at Gunting pond, behind the Bogor Palace on Monday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
3 million teenagers are active smokers
3 million teenagers are active smokers JAKARTA: A recent survey by Pelita Ilmu Foundation revealed that over three million teenagers are active smokers, with some 20 percent of them still in junior high school.Psychologist A. Kasandra Oemarjadi of the foundation was quoted by tempointeraktif.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Choosing a president: Image vs. substance
Choosing a president: Image vs. substanceB. Herry Priyono, Jakarta Now that the presidential race has begun in earnest, the streets are again flooded with banners. The campaign frenzy, like commercial advertisement, has also created a bizarre world of deception.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 8, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 8, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
2. 2 x 27
2. 2 x 27 Only family members fete Soeharto on birthday 3. 4 x 7 Poverty program revision advised 4. 3 x 14 'Media can kill politicians many times over'
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
U.S. companies bullish on ASEAN, except Philippines
U.S. companies bullish on ASEAN, except PhilippinesDow Jones, Singapore U.S. companies in the region are bullish on prospects for Southeast Asia except for the Philippines, with the majority planning to expand their Asian operations and increase staffing, a survey showed.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Arroyo orders review of security in RP
Arroyo orders review of security in RP PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo on Tuesday ordered the national police to review security measures in the Philippine capital Manila and in nearby urban centers after a grenade attack on an office building in the financial center.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Campaign teams poorly prepared in July5 election
Campaign teams poorly prepared in July5 electionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The role of a campaign team is to conduct a series of operations that are designed to bring about victory, yet, the teams of nearly all presidential candidates, particularly those of the regions, seem unprepared for the task...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this year
Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this yearFitri Wulandari Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina announced on Tuesday plans to sell three of its subsidiaries this year to improve its performance.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
TVRI considers reviving license fees on TV owners
TVRI considers reviving license fees on TV ownersMoch. N. Kurniawan and Dewi Santoso, Jakarta State television channel TVRI said on Tuesday it was mulling reinstating monthly license fees for television owners across the country in order to collect the funds it needs before becoming a public...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
MPs seek changes in Myanmar
MPs seek changes in Myanmar MALAYSIA: Malaysian parliamentarians launched an unusual cross- party committee on Tuesday to push for democracy in Myanmar, calling on the country's junta to immediately release all political detainees.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Concerns over Straits of Malacca
Concerns over Straits of Malacca Problems affecting safe navigation in the Strait of Malacca -- a narrow 900-kilometer waterway lying between Indonesia, Singapore and Malaysia -- will remain of international concern because, according to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), at least...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Industry hails Prudential victory
Industry hails Prudential victoryZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Indonesian Insurance Council (DAI) welcomed on Tuesday the decision of the Supreme Court to annul a bankruptcy ruling against insurance firm PT Prudential Indonesia Assurance, saying it would have a positive impact on the industry and...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
S. Arabia vows to hunt
S. Arabia vows to hunt down terroristsINDONESIA/SAUDI ARABIA: The Saudi Arabian foreign minister reiterated on Tuesday his government's resolve to hunt down terrorists.Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Saud Al-Faisal said in a statement, which was made available to The Jakarta Post by the Royal...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
S. Arabia vows to hunt down terrorists
S. Arabia vows to hunt down terrorists INDONESIA/SAUDI ARABIA: The Saudi Arabian foreign minister reiterated on Tuesday his government's resolve to hunt down terrorists.Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Saud Al-Faisal said in a statement, which was made available to The Jakarta Post by the Royal...
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
More guns seized from Poso people
More guns seized from Poso people POSO, Central Sulawesi: A joint military and police force again found at least 20 homemade firearms and 200 bullets in the troubled town of Poso, a senior officer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
Labor agencies demand protection for domestics
Labor agencies demand protection for domesticsDamar Harsanto, Jakarta A group of labor agencies providing domestic workers urged the Jakarta administration to rectify a regulation on domestic workers in a bid to promote labor protection amid rising reports of abuse committed by employers.
Wed, 09 Jun 2004
JP/5/HOUSE
JP/5/HOUSEConstruction of governor's residence queriedRusman SamarindaA councillor has lashed out at the ongoing construction of the official residence of the East Kalimantan governor, saying that the decision to go ahead with it had bypassed the East Kalimantan legislative council.