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Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 5, 2003

Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 5, 2003Film* Asian Films at Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), 7 p.m.: In the Mood for Love (June 6), A Touch of Zen (June 9), Too Many Ways To Be no.

IPO plan creates active buying in bank shares

IPO plan creates active buying in bank sharesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Heavy buying on banking shares helped the Jakarta Composite Index up on Wednesday, with traders attributing the sentiment to the government's plans to sell a 15 percent stake in Bank Mandiri -- the country's...

Indonesia reconsiders stance against Sweden

Indonesia reconsiders stance against SwedenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has apparently softened its stance toward Sweden after threatening to downgrade diplomatic ties with the country earlier this week.

TV Program: Thursday, June 5, 2003

TV Program: Thursday, June 5, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings4:30 Documentary5:00 Music6:00 News: Berita...

Rare tarsier's guardian angel

Rare tarsier's guardian angelMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former beauty queen Angelina Patricia Pingkan Sondakh is trying hard to live up to her controversial statement that "beauty is not everything".

Women photographers at Galeri Oktagon

Women photographers at Galeri OktagonCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Senior photographer and lecturer of photography at the Jakarta Arts Institute Firman Ichsan has taken the initiative to hold an all-women photographers' exhibition at Galeri Oktagon here.

Exports up on higher commodity prices

Exports up on higher commodity pricesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stronger prices for the country's main agricultural export commodities helped strengthen Indonesia's export performance during the first four months of this year, a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and...

1. Paul1 --

1. Paul1 -- 3 X 15 The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nationsPart 1 of 2 Paul Wolfowitz U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense 2. Djati3 -- 1 X 30Part 3 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of RI? J. Soedjati Djiwandono

Indonesia third worst in women, child trafficking

Indonesia third worst in women, child traffickingSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is rated the world's third worst country in its commitment against and law enforcement on women and child trafficking, with an estimated population of 230,000 women and child sex workers trafficked...

BRI may sell 30% shares

BRI may sell 30% shares JAKARTA: The divestment of Bank Rakyat Indonesia's (BRI) shares might reach 30 percent of its total shares, Office of the State Minister for State Enterprises restructuring and privatization deputy head Mahmudin Yassin said.

Museum offers free batik cards

Museum offers free batik cards JAKARTA: In celebration of Jakarta's 476th anniversary and the 28th anniversary of the Textile Museum, the museum is offering the public a rare opportunity to make batik cards, free of charge.

Airport gate closed, road damaged

Airport gate closed, road damaged JAKARTA: The closure of the M-1 gate heading to the Soekarno- Hatta International Airport has caused a nearby road to become damaged because of a sharp increase in passing traffic.

TV Program: Wednesday, June 4, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, June 4, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Children's Show3:00 Music4:30 Documentary5:00 Game...

FE Chicago Marathon training starts

FE Chicago Marathon training starts JAKARTA: Training starts on June 10 for the Chicago Marathon in the Far East. The 18-week training program is in preparation for the 42.5-kilometer race on Oct. 12.This will be the fifth consecutive year that the marathon will be staged in Indonesia.

Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverage

Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverageMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite their stance on the integrity of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia, local media have attempted to remain critical in covering the government's ongoing integrated operation in Aceh.

Solar-powered electricity may solve energy crisis

Solar-powered electricity may solve energy crisisSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Gadjah Mada University's Center for Energy Studies (PSE) is offering a solar-powered electricity system as an alternative power source to help overcome the energy crisis that is currently affecting...

Reforestation fund

Reforestation fund From Koran Tempo As reported in The Jakarta Post on May 21, the secretary- general of the Ministry of Forestry, Wahjudi Wardojo, made several conflicting statements in a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives on May 20.

checked by Rich

checked by RichInvesting in Indonesia with a Racing Spirit! Swedish-Indonesian relations date back a long time - before independence - and have been broad and deep, in spite of the large geographical distance between our two countries.

Fishermen grounded by strong winds

Fishermen grounded by strong winds CILACAP, Central Java: Strong winds have left about 20,000 fishermen in Cilacap unable to work for more than three weeks."The strong winds will keep blowing for the next three months, but we have to deal with it during the dry season.

2. PIRACY 2 X 28

2. PIRACY 2 X 28 Asia biggest culprit for software piracy: BSA survey 3. APEC 3 X 20 APEC backs bilateral free trade agreements, says they promote WTO

KPU seeks Rp 3.45 trillion for elections

KPU seeks Rp 3.45 trillion for electionsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) reported to the House of Representatives (DPR) on Tuesday its plan to increase the budget for general elections in 2004 from Rp 2.9 trillion (US$363 million) to Rp 3.

Volvo diplomacy

Volvo diplomacy Something is not quite right with this picture: Key Cabinet ministers arriving in their chauffeur-driven Volvo sedans to a Cabinet meeting on Monday to consider which direction to take on the status of Indonesia's relations with Sweden.

Bombing indictments submitted

Bombing indictments submittedWahyoe Boediwardhana and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Makassar The Bali Prosecutors Office submitted the indictments of nine more Bali bombing suspects to the Denpasar District Court on Tuesday.

Councillors welcome ban on smoking in public places

Councillors welcome ban on smoking in public placesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of councillors gave strong support on Tuesday for the plan of Governor Sutiyoso to ban smoking in public places like shopping malls, offices, and on public buses and trains.

Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civilians

Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civiliansTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers went on trial on Tuesday on charges of the mistreatment of villagers during the current offensive against rebels in Aceh.

Operators up parking fees without approval

Operators up parking fees without approvalZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of private parking operators in Jakarta increased their parking rates at some sites by up to 100 percent on Monday, without the approval of either the city administration or council.

IMF lauds creation of the Asian Bond Fund

IMF lauds creation of the Asian Bond FundDow Jones, Bangkok The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday welcomed the creation of the Asian Bond Fund as a step toward greater regional cooperation but noted that there were still several uncertainties regarding implementation and future...

APEC gives go-ahead to anti-SARS, antiterrorism plan

APEC gives go-ahead to anti-SARS, antiterrorism planAssociated Press, Khon Kaen, Thailand Asia Pacific trade ministers on Tuesday approved an emergency plan to protect their economies from SARS and terrorism, and pledged to strengthen global free trade.

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsement

Legislators told to delay education bill endorsementKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Deputy Speaker Muhaimin Iskandar urged fellow lawmakers on Monday to resolve all of the contentious issues in the national education bill before bringing it to a House plenary meeting...

1. TRIAL: 2 x 28

1. TRIAL: 2 x 28 Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civilians 3. MEDIA: 2 x 26 Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverage 4. TRAINING: 1 x 37 TNI holds second journalist training

Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations

Comments on Swedish-Indonesian relations Sweden fully supports Indonesia's territorial integrity and takes the position that a solution to the conflict in Aceh must be based on the special autonomy that, by law, should already apply in Aceh.

Explosives need more control

Explosives need more control JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' Commission I for defense and security affairs called for the establishment of an independent body to control the use of explosives.The new body, which would supervise the production, distribution, trade and documentation to do with...

U.S. military official visits Sabah

U.S. military official visits SabahMALAYSIA: The top U.S. military commander in the Asia-Pacific region visited a remote Malaysian province on Tuesday that Washington says faces security risks from al-Qaeda-linked groups operating in the nearby southern Philippines. Adm.

Explosives need more control

Explosives need more control JAKARTA: The House of Representatives' Commission I for defense and security affairs called for the establishment of an independent body to control the use of explosives.The new body, which would supervise the production, distribution, trade and documentation to do with...

Aceh waters closed to foreign ships

Aceh waters closed to foreign shipsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The martial law administrator in Aceh has decided to close off Aceh waters to foreign ships, but has failed to communicate the move to the public.Navy Chief of Staff Adm.

Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away

Mountains or beaches? Pleasure is only hours away Feeling tired and in need of some rest and relaxation? Get out of the oppressive heat of Jakarta and refresh your body and mind at resorts close to the capital.

RI in tough group in futsal meet

RI in tough group in futsal meet JAKARTA: Indonesia is drawn against favorite Argentina and Japan at the KL World 5s, an international futsal tournament, which began in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Tuesday.Twelve teams, divided into four groups, feature in the US$150,000 tournament.

UK opposes use of Hawk warplanes in Aceh

UK opposes use of Hawk warplanes in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The British government has questioned the use of HS-Hawk warplanes by Indonesia during the military operation against rebels in Aceh, saying the pre-purchase deal restricted the planes from offensive missions.

Oil just off 6-week high on supply cut concerns

Oil just off 6-week high on supply cut concernsReuters, London World oil prices hovered just off six-week highs on Tuesday, reflecting traders' concerns over thin global oil inventories and the possibility of a supply cut from the OPEC cartel at a time of peak summer demand.

RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for Sweden, UN

RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for Sweden, UNKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com The Swedish Embassy in Jakarta slapped the Indonesian Cabinet in the face on Monday with its decision to close its doors indefinitely, while the Cabinet was...

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 3, 2003 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950...

1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI?

1. Djati1 ---- How sacred is the unitary state of RI? 3 X 15 Part 2 of 3 How sacred is the unitary state of Indonesia? J. Soedjati Djiwandono2. Tony -- 1 X 30 Concern over maritime security Remarks by DPM Dr Tony Tan at the IISS conference plenary session on "Maritime security after Sept. 11"

Pirated CD vendors targeted in raid

Pirated CD vendors targeted in raidThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police officers and officials from the Association for the Indonesian Recording Industry (Asiri) raided nine stalls selling pirated CDs and MP3 discs at Ratu Plaza shopping mall in South Jakarta on Tuesday.

Protests mark accountability report

Protests mark accountability report BATANG, Central Java: Opponents and supporters of Batang Regent Bambang Bintoro gathered at the City Council building on Tuesday to express their views on the regent's accountability report.

`I'm happy being away from tobacco'

`I'm happy being away from tobacco' According to the World Health Organization (WHO), about five million people worldwide die annually from tobacco-related illnesses. The health risks associated with the habit prompted Governor Sutiyoso to announce on Monday that a bylaw was being considered to...

Higher rates

Higher rates for toll roadsFrom Pos KotaThe House of Representatives has approved increased rates for the use of toll roads in Jakarta. According to reports, the rise is as high as 25 percent, which is rounded up to reach whole amounts.

Susy Katipana lifts NTT's poor

Susy Katipana lifts NTT's poorP.J. Leo, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur Susy MD Katipana did not get the honorific title Pendekar Dari Timur (The Heroine from the East) for nothing. Through her Yayasan Womintra (Women in Transition Foundation), she literally brings light to many...

* UK opposes the use of Hawk warplanes in Aceh -- Page 3

* UK opposes the use of Hawk warplanes in Aceh -- Page 3 * Three Army soldiers charged with assaulting civilians -- Page 3 * Local media try to remain objective in Aceh coverage -- Page 3 * TNI holds second journalist training -- Page 3 * RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for...

[b]Southeast Asia's role in

Southeast Asia's role in eradicating terrorism 2. Purba -- Reckless demands for Sweden and UN 2 X 30 RI should check fine print before pursuing demands for Sweden, UN Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com

Thousands of fish die in Siak River

Thousands of fish die in Siak River PEKANBARU, Riau: Thousands of fish and shrimp in the Siak River in Riau province have died over the past few days, likely because of pollution, a local environmentalist said on Tuesday.