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Thu, 03 Jun 2004
JP/5/BELAWAN
JP/5/BELAWANSmuggled goods sell well in BelawanApriadi Gunawan MedanA range of cheap merchandise, allegedly smuggled from Malaysia and Singapore, can be found on sale openly at Belawan Port, some 20 kilometers from the North Sumatra capital of Medan.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Water firms try to improve services
Water firms try to improve servicesUrip Hudiono, JakartaA member of the Water Users Committee (KPAM) told the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that the city's water firm, PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ), had put in an effort to improve the quality of its service, although the benefits had yet...
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5
FOR ADVERTORIAL: SATURDAY, JUNE 5 Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem For Cenni, a shrimp farmer in Muara Kayu village in East Kalimantan, a job offer to replant a mangrove forest was a blessing that he could not have imagined before.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem
Total E&P Indonisie has strong commitment to protect ecosystem For Cenni, a shrimp farmer from Muara Kayu village in East Kalimantan, an offer to replant mangrove was a blessing that he never imagined before.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Defying court order, minister swears in Lampung governor
Defying court order, minister swears in Lampung governorOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung, LampungDefying a court order, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno installed on Wednesday Sjachroeddin Z.P. and Syamsuria Ryacudu as the new governor and deputy governor of Lampung.
Thu, 03 Jun 2004
Companies treat waste properly to protect environment
Companies treat waste properly to protect environment Waste is in separable from industrial activities, including those conducted by natural resource-based companies, such as oil and gas producers and mine operators in remote areas in Indonesia.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Meet the Megawati campaign strategists
Meet the Megawati campaign strategistsTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Public relations, party supporters and minorities are among the issues being focused on by three campaign teams working for the Megawati-Hasyim ticket.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates June 1
Rupiah Rates June 1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,971.16 6,253.17 6,647.18 6,576.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,744.78 5,155.20 5,477.80 5,422.10 Canadian dollar 1 7,158.87 6,422.76 6,826.18 6,755.29 Swiss franc 1 7,787.79 6,988.36 7,425.86 7,350.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Kuningan to propose bill on conservation
Kuningan to propose bill on conservation KUNINGAN, West Java: Kuningan regency administration is planning to propose a bill on conservation and mountain climbing on Mount Ciremai.Kuningan deputy regent Aan Suharso said that the bill was being written and would be deliberated immediately with the...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
We don't live in cowboy country
We don't live in cowboy country Last Wednesday's fatal shooting of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi of the Central Sulawesi Prosecutors' Office came as a big blow to us.It is not the first time a member of the judiciary has been shot dead by irresponsible people.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
House debates autonomy laws
House debates autonomy lawsKurniawan Hari, Jakarta Lawmakers agreed to accept the government-sponsored bill revising the local autonomy laws as their main reference point when they began deliberating amendments to the laws on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
House criticizes mining regulation
House criticizes mining regulation JAKARTA: House of Representatives Commission VIII on the environment criticized on Tuesday government regulation in lieu of law No. 1/2004 on mining in protected forests.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Medco plans rights issue, bonds this year
Medco plans rights issue, bonds this yearDow Jones, Jakarta Oil and gas producer PT Medco Energi Internasional said on Tuesday said it planned to issue rights shares to increase its capital and to reduce its debt to equity ratio.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Govt proposes further changes to health bill
Govt proposes further changes to health billDewi Santoso, Jakarta The debate over the deliberation of the medical practice bill looks set to drag on, as the government has proposed a disciplinary committee to provide better protection for both doctors and patients.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Accepting with resignation
Accepting with resignationFrom Media IndonesiaThe Javanese word legowo has become popular following the failure of former president Abdurrahman " Gus Dur" Wahid to satisfy the health requirements for standing in the presidential election.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
On top of Wiranto's platform: More jobs, revenue
On top of Wiranto's platform: More jobs, revenueZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Retired general Wiranto promises to establish macroeconomic stability, in addition to creating more jobs, boosting the nation's revenue and more fairly distributing that revenue if he were elected.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
RP hopes for next president by June 30
RP hopes for next president by June 30Manny Mogato, Reuters, Manila After a week of rancorous debate, Philippine lawmakers cracked open more ballot boxes on Tuesday and said they should be able to declare the next president at least a week before the government must dissolve on June 30.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Rupiah, stocks fall as election campaign starts
Rupiah, stocks fall as election campaign startsDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah fell to a 26-month closing low on concerns over the heating up of the political climate during the presidential election campaign, which kicked off on Tuesday.The local unit closed at Rp 9,380 per U.S.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Nicklaus backs Asian stars mission
Nicklaus backs Asian stars mission KUALA LUMPUR: Jack Nicklaus is backing Thailand's Thongchai Jaidee and Zhang Lianwei of China to fly the flag for Asian golf when they make a rare foray in the United States this week on the US PGA Tour.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Five missing as cargo ship sinks in Sumbawa waters
Five missing as cargo ship sinks in Sumbawa watersThe Jakarta Post, Mataram/Kupang/Surabaya A rescue team was searching on Tuesday for at least five people still missing after a cargo ship capsized in the waters off the eastern island of Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) province.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
BCA gets custodian license in futures
BCA gets custodian license in futuresZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Board (Bappebti) issued on Tuesday a license for Bank Central Asia (BCA) to operate as a custodian bank in futures trading.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Widening marine contamination
Widening marine contaminationFrom Koran Tempo Following the pollution of the Jakarta Bay, now the waters of Tangerang have also been contaminated, leaving a great number of fish dead on the coast. Therefore, the relevant government institutions, such as the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Garuda, other Asian airlines hike airfares
Garuda, other Asian airlines hike airfaresAssociated Press, Jakarta/Singapore/Hong Kong Several major airlines in Asia have decided to raise airfares following climbing crude oil prices.Indonesia's national flag carrier Garuda on Tuesday hiked airfares to Australia and New Zealand by A$15 (US$11)...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Police officers in hot seat over TV reality show
Police officers in hot seat over TV reality showEvi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police Professional Ethics Board has decided to make a formal recommendation to Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara requesting him to dismiss First Insp.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Amien Rais vows not to engage in mudslinging
Amien Rais vows not to engage in mudslingingA. Junaidi, Jakarta Amien Rais and his running mate Siswono Yudhohusodo could easily resort to mudslinging with their rivals, especially those associated with "militarism" -- retired generals Wiranto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Exports rise in April
Exports rise in April Exports increased in April by 2.7 percent from the previous month as increasing demand for non-oil and gas commodities offset a decline in oil and gas exports, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Rupiah Rates June 1
Rupiah Rates June 1 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,971.16 6,253.17 6,647.18 6,576.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,744.78 5,155.20 5,477.80 5,422.10 Canadian dollar 1 7,158.87 6,422.76 6,826.18 6,755.29 Swiss franc 1 7,787.79 6,988.36 7,425.86 7,350.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Police on full alert during election
Police on full alert during election JAYAPURA, Papua: A senior police officer in Papua reported on Tuesday that police would be on full alert during the presidential election this year, amid threats from the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM).Sr. Comr. Max D.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
On reviving 'keroncong' music
On reviving 'keroncong' music As a reader of The Jakarta Post, I appreciate and am grateful to the editorial staff for translating and divulging Marah Kamrin's letter published in the Warta Kota daily regarding the fading away of traditional keroncong music (the Post, May 29).
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
No sign of terrorist attacks: Da'i
No sign of terrorist attacks: Da'iAbdul Khalik, Jakarta Police have not yet discovered any indication of possible terrorist attacks during the country's direct presidential election scheduled for July 5, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
People told to take care of the elderly
People told to take care of the elderly JAKARTA: To mark World Elderly Day on Tuesday, the government encouraged citizens to take care of their parents at home instead of putting them in nursing homes."In honor of our culture, I call on younger people to let their aging parents live with them,"...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
'Pancasila keeps country united'
'Pancasila keeps country united' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri led a celebration of the 59th anniversary of the Pancasila on Tuesday, calling on young people to remain true to the principles of the ideology.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
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'Direct' elections a casting of collective votes Thomas Hidya Tjaya Jakarta2. Dani -- Selective enforcement of labor regulations reduces job opportunities 2 x 30 Selective enforcement of labor rules cuts job opportunities Daniel Kingsley Jakarta
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Dogs and cats off the streets
Dogs and cats off the streets JAKARTA: To prevent a possible rabies breakout, the North Jakarta animal husbandry and veterinary agency has been busy rounding up stray cats and dogs.The agency's director, Sugiman, was quoted by beritajakarta.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Public sports centers in poor condition
Public sports centers in poor condition JAKARTA: People in West Jakarta apparently prefer private sector sports centers to the ones provided by the city as the equipment in public sports centers is generally in poor shape.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Packages of silicone cause commotion at the airport
Packages of silicone cause commotion at the airportEvi Mariani and P.C. Naommy, Jakarta Three packages at the center of a bomb scare at the Soekarno Hatta International Airport on Tuesday turned out to contain a harmless substance, police said.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
1. Rupiah (1x47)
1. Rupiah (1x47) Rupiah, stocks fall as election campaign starts2. BPS (3x13) May inflation creates new worries3. BCA (4x10) BCA gets custodian license in futures4. BI (2x30) Bankers want 'market-friendly' deputy governor for BI 5. MIGAs (1x38)Regions demands payment of oil revenue
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Damning accusations dog Wiranto's bid
Damning accusations dog Wiranto's bidTiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The challenges to Wiranto's presidential bid have taken another twist after his former aide in the Indonesian Military (TNI) Maj. Gen.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
No Garuda team for complimentary ads
No Garuda team for complimentary ads A proposal has been circulating from the "Team for Publication of ISO 9001: 2000 Garuda Indonesia" complete with contact people and phone/fax numbers, offering joint complimentary ads for the Garuda award.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
RI U-20s hold India to draw
RI U-20s hold India to drawEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Indonesian Under-20 team held the Indian national team to a 1-1 draw in a friendly match at the Bung Karno Stadium here on Tuesday afternoon.Defender Ahmad Zaelani forced India's goalkeeper Prasanta Dora to collect the ball from his net,...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Release of terror suspects delayed
Release of terror suspects delayedIrvan NR, Palu The Central Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office has postponed the planned release of three people acquitted by a provincial high court of terrorism charges. However, the reason behind the postponement is still unclear.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Seized bombs and weapons destroyed
Seized bombs and weapons destroyed POSO, Central Sulawesi: Police in the Central Sulawesi regency of Poso destroyed on Tuesday more than 2,000 rifles, guns, homemade bombs and ammunition that the police discovered during door-to-door searches in the area in the past 10 months.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Poverty-reduction strategy
Poverty-reduction strategy The Indonesian delegation to the World Bank-sponsored international conference on poverty reduction in Shanghai last week should be able to bring home a great deal of knowledge and information to help improve the country's Poverty Reduction Strategy Paper (PRSP), which is...
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Two students get Rp 900m for schooling
Two students get Rp 900m for schooling JAYAPURA, Papua: The Papua provincial government allocated last year a staggering Rp 900 million for two students who were completing their studies at an aviation school in New Zealand.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Selective enforcement of labor rules cuts job opportunities
Selective enforcement of labor rules cuts job opportunitiesDaniel Kingsley, Jakarta Indonesia's recently promulgated labor regulations have created a discerning attitude in the private sector towards export-oriented sectors.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Candidates choose not to reveal their donors
Candidates choose not to reveal their donorsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta All presidential candidates have submitted bank accounts to the General Elections Commission (KPU) but none of them have revealed their lists of campaign donors, the commission said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
U.S. set to up Asian maritime security
U.S. set to up Asian maritime securityRichard Hubbard, Reuters, Singapore Washington will seek to win over skeptical Southeast Asia to U.S. plans for increased security in the area's busy shipping lanes when Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld visits Asia this week, analysts said.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
1. PLATFORM: 1 LINES, 35 COUNTS
1. PLATFORM: 1 LINES, 35 COUNTS Wiranto promises more jobs, revenue 2. MEGA: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS The Megawati campaign strategists 3. AMIEN: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Amien's campaign manager vows not to engage in mudslinging 4. KPU: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Candidates decline to reveal donors
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Students get look at research life
Students get look at research life BOGOR: Cosmetics company PT L'Oreal Indonesia and the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) hosted on Tuesday a study tour of LIPI's biotechnology research center in Bogor for high school students.
Wed, 02 Jun 2004
Government to expel American researcher
Government to expel American researcherThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government ordered on Tuesday International Crisis Group (ICG) researcher Sidney Jones to leave the country immediately, citing a work permit violation.