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Sat, 31 May 2003
3 Indonesians stranded in Palau
3 Indonesians stranded in Palau KOROR, Palau: Three Indonesians in a narrow, seven-meter outrigger canoe used to taxi people between islands in Indonesia washed ashore here after 10 days in the open ocean with nothing to eat or drink but a few drifting coconuts, authorities said on Friday.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Govt sends aid to Aceh
Govt sends aid to AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government sent on Friday aid packages for 11,500 Acehnese students after last week's burning of several hundred schools during the war to flush out the separatists in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Antam to sell $150m in dollar bonds
Antam to sell $150m in dollar bonds State-owned gold and nickel miner, PT Aneka Tambang (Antam), plans to sell dollar-denominated bonds to help fund a ferronickel project on Sulawesi island.The company will use proceeds from the bond sale and a loan from PT Bank Mandiri, the country's biggest bank,...
Sat, 31 May 2003
PMI ready to channel aid from NGOs
PMI ready to channel aid from NGOsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is bracing for an increased workload as humanitarian assistance from international non- governmental organizations (NGOs) continues to pour into Aceh.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Makassar bomb suspects to stand trial
Makassar bomb suspects to stand trial MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The trials of six suspects in the Makassar bomb blasts that killed three people will begin in the Makassar District Court on June 9.The six, of 13 suspects facing terrorism charges, were named as Suryadi Anthon Labasse, Haerul alias...
Sat, 31 May 2003
1. trial (2 X 12)
1. trial (2 X 12) Alleged Bali bomb leader faces slew of terror charges 2. tobaco (3 X 21) WHO asks entertainers to quit tobacco ads 3. pkb (5 X 40) PKB names Gus Dur presidential candidate 4. sisdik (3 X 27) Government ready to deploy 100,000 religious teachers 5.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Sampoerna proposes Rp 625b buyback
Sampoerna proposes Rp 625b buyback PT HM Sampoerna, Indonesia's second-largest cigarette maker, plans to buy back its own shares on the market with a value of up to Rp 625 billion (US$75.5 million), the company's third buyback since 2001.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Govt must stop military operation in Aceh: Syafii
Govt must stop military operation in Aceh: SyafiiSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Expressing fears of the collateral damage that would result from a prolonged war in Aceh, Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif has suggested that the military stop its operation to restore order in the...
Sat, 31 May 2003
WHO asks entertainers to quit tobacco ads
WHO asks entertainers to quit tobacco adsSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Health Organization (WHO) has called upon actors, singers and others working in the entertainment industry, especially those working in film and fashion, to stop promoting tobacco.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Railway paralyzed after train derails
Railway paralyzed after train derailsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu Java's northern track was paralyzed for at least six hours on Friday when business train KA Fajar Utama 122 plying the Jakarta- Semarang route derailed at 9:25 a.m. in Gabuswetan district, Indramayu regency, West Java.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Seeking a better deal with executive search firm
Seeking a better deal with executive search firmAndi Y. P. Martosubroto, Senior Consultant, Consult Group With the increasing competition in the business world as a result of globalization, especially with the implementation of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), it is imperative that companies...
Sat, 31 May 2003
Govt ready to submit FSAI draft law to the House
Govt ready to submit FSAI draft law to the HouseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has issued a decree stipulating that the draft law on Financial Services Authority Institution (FSAI) is ready to be submitted to the House of Representatives for deliberation.
Sat, 31 May 2003
1. Duit (3 x 15)
1. Duit (3 x 15) Asian monies up, but intervention fears linger Asian monies up, but intervention fears linger Asian currencies were stronger on Friday in the wake of the dollar's overnight weakness against major rivals, especially the yen, which provides broad direction to regional units.
Sat, 31 May 2003
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.
Sat, 31 May 2003
* Sweden influences GAM to take a realistic stance -- Page 2
* Sweden influences GAM to take a realistic stance -- Page 2 * Jakarta mulls downgrading relations with Sweden -- Page 2 * PMI ready to distribute assistance from foreign NGOs -- Page 3 * Media told to support operation in Aceh -- Page 3 * Press groups lament restrictions in Aceh -- Page 3
Sat, 31 May 2003
Police team likely to bear blame in accidental deaths
Police team likely to bear blame in accidental deathsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police team who were at the scene of Monday's shooting in which stray bullets killed two young girls, and injured the mother of one of them in the Taman Sari area of West Jakarta, might have to bear...
Sat, 31 May 2003
Japanese ambassador in hot water after saying RP dangerous
Japanese ambassador in hot water after saying RP dangerousMynardo Macaraig, Agence France-Presse, Manila Japan's straight-talking ambassador to Manila was caught in a diplomatic storm on Friday caused by stinging comments on security in the Philippines ahead of President Gloria Arroyo's visit to...
Sat, 31 May 2003
West Java gubernatorial election result accepted
West Java gubernatorial election result acceptedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following a marathon three-day plenary meeting, the West Java provincial legislative council finally accepted the victory of Danny Setiawan and his running mate Nu'man Abdul Hakim in the recent gubernatorial election.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Indonesian Hockey Association told to pull up its socks
Indonesian Hockey Association told to pull up its socksMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Young hockey players have urged the laid-back Indonesian Hockey Association (PHSI) to get moving and start working out a development program.
Sat, 31 May 2003
SE Asia still vulnerable to suicide attacks: Lee
SE Asia still vulnerable to suicide attacks: LeeAgence France-Presse,Singapore Southeast Asia remains vulnerable to suicide attacks by "hundreds" of operatives of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) extremist group despite the arrests of several members, Singapore's elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew said on...
Sat, 31 May 2003
'Used clothes are cheap and good quality'
'Used clothes are cheap and good quality' Earlier this week a number of activists from the Medan based Association of Used Clothes Traders came to Jakarta to protest the government's policy of banning imported used clothes to protect local industries.
Sat, 31 May 2003
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.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Media told to support operation
Media told to support operationMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pressure is mounting on the Indonesian media to support the military offensive against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), with the government insisting that national integrity should come before press freedom.
Sat, 31 May 2003
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The Jakarta Post, JakartaBank Mandiri Q1 net profit up 32.6% State Bank Mandiri, the country's biggest lender, said its profit in the first quarter of this year jumped by 32.6 percent compared to the same period last year.The increase was mainly attributed to lower costs and higher lending volume.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Depression an aftermath of the Poso conflict
Depression an aftermath of the Poso conflictThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta About one out of every eight people living in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, are suffering from mental illness as a result of the sectarian conflict there that claimed more than 2,000 lives between 1998 and 2001, a team dealing...
Sat, 31 May 2003
STANCE ON ACEH: U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz
STANCE ON ACEH: U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz (right) and Indonesian Minister of Defense Matori Abdul Djalil speak at a joint news conference after their meeting in Singapore. Matori told Friday's news conference that Indonesia and the United States expect the military operations to...
Sat, 31 May 2003
E Timor prime minister calls for int'l tribunal to try RI officers
E Timor prime minister calls for int'l tribunal to try RI officersAssociated Press, Dili, East Timor East Timor prime minister on Friday called for the establishment of an international tribunal in a neutral country to try Indonesian military officers for the bloodshed that swept the country when...
Sat, 31 May 2003
Five killed in toll road accident
Five killed in toll road accident BOGOR: Five people were killed after two Mitsubishi Kuda sports utility vehicles (SUVs) collided on Thursday evening at the 27th- kilometer marker on the Jagorawi toll road.
Sat, 31 May 2003
APP, creditors agree on payment period
APP, creditors agree on payment period JAKARTA: Asia Pulp & Paper Co. (APP) and its creditors have reached preliminary agreement on extending the payment period for one third of the US$6.4 billion debt being negotiated this week, the Singapore-based company with Indonesian and China operations said.
Sat, 31 May 2003
PKB names Gus Dur presidential candidate
PKB names Gus Dur presidential candidateA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) concluded its three-day national meeting late on Thursday by naming its chief patron, Abdurrahman Wahid, its presidential candidate.
Sat, 31 May 2003
U.S., UN call for access to Aceh
U.S., UN call for access to Aceh U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz on Friday urged the Indonesian government to reconsider the use of military action to resolve the dispute. "We certainly understand Indonesian concerns about preserving the integrity of the nation, but at the same time we...
Sat, 31 May 2003
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Govt urged to stop military operation in Aceh 2. MEDIA: 1 x 41 Journalists regret media restrictions 3. TARTO: Media told to support operation 4. PMI: 1 x 35 PMI ready to channel aid from NGOs
Sat, 31 May 2003
More groups condemn Kontras attack
More groups condemn Kontras attack JAKARTA: Mass organizations grouped in the Friends of Islam Civil Society condemned a recent attack on the offices of a human rights group in Jakarta.Group coordinator Rizaldin Kurniawan said on Friday that the attack was a serious threat to law enforcement and to...
Sat, 31 May 2003
JP/5/Across
JP/5/AcrossEarthquake death toll up AMBON, Maluku: The death toll from the earthquake in North Maluku is now two after a woman died due to medicine shortages.North Morotai administration staff Tampi Mere confirmed on Thursday that Rabiah Doho, 40, who suffered leg and head injuries, died on...
Sat, 31 May 2003
Authorities promise to limit haze
Authorities promise to limit haze JAKARTA: Authorities in Central Kalimantan have ordered a crackdown on land clearers ahead of the annual haze generated by unchecked forest fires, officials said Thursday.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Sutiyoso to release his own deer in Monas
Sutiyoso to release his own deer in MonasBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso will have to donate some of his personal deer to realize his wish to see the animals roam freely in the National Monument (Monas) park.
Sat, 31 May 2003
Aceh Besar: One Army Reserve soldier, Private Muhammad Nuhi
Aceh Besar: One Army Reserve soldier, Private Muhammad Nuhi Lubis, and two unidentified GAM rebels, were killed in a clash at Ujung Pancu village, Peukan Bada district. North Aceh: Army troops attacked a GAM base at Sawang district, but found only GAM uniforms and documents and one sack of rice but...
Fri, 30 May 2003
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, May 31, 2003
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, May 31, 2003 Tour and Travel Services* Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr.
Fri, 30 May 2003
Pay tourist to come here
Pay tourist to come here Whilst there may be some merit in introducing a stricter visa policy, one cannot help feel that now is not the best time to do it. Especially with respect to Bali, it's a bit like the Americans introducing a visa fee to visit America one week after Sept. 11.
Fri, 30 May 2003
Green Pub-Amigos responds
Green Pub-Amigos responds We refer to an article Green Pub: Not exactly a chip off the old block in the April 6, 2003 edition of The Jakarta Post, by Bill Blade.While we welcome your recognition regarding the relocation of our Green Pub-Amigos Restaurant from Djakarta Theater to Surya Building, we...
Fri, 30 May 2003
Megawati fails to show mother's touch with Aceh
Megawati fails to show mother's touch with AcehKornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com The President would hopefully have been greatly moved if she watched the film Some Mother's Son, broadcast by Indosiar TV station last Tuesday night.
Fri, 30 May 2003
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Fri, 30 May 2003
Fira Basuki is on the way up
Fira Basuki is on the way upLeo Wahyudi S Contributor Jakarta Back from five years in Singapore, novelist Fira Basuki is apprehensive about the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) which has hit the island state.
Fri, 30 May 2003
Saving trees and animals
Saving trees and animals A really great editorial in The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, May 27, under the title Paradise lost?. It certainly beats all that hype we've been having recently about Inul.If even half as much attention was paid to saving the trees and animals we may make a difference.
Fri, 30 May 2003
Choreographer brings ancient temple art to life
Choreographer brings ancient temple art to life Kartika Bagus C. Contributor Surakarta, Central Java An almost naked figure, only covered by a small piece of batik cloth, swirls in slow, rhythmical movements before transforming the movements into dynamic ones, in harmony with the image of Prambanan...
Fri, 30 May 2003
A polling organized by "Republika On-Line" had an interesting
A polling organized by "Republika On-Line" had an interesting result. Some 62.9 percent of 3,333 respondents supported the immediate endorsement of the bill on education. Some 38.6 percent rejected it, and the rest, 0.5 percent, entrusted the issue to the House of Representatives.
Fri, 30 May 2003
Candirejo tourist village offers unique scenery
Candirejo tourist village offers unique sceneryBambang M and Gigin W Utomo Contributors Magelang, Central Java It is six in the morning in Candirejo, Magelang, Central Java. The thick mist is lifting and the air is getting warmer. The beautiful surroundings are beginning to appear.
Fri, 30 May 2003
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Mega fails to show mother's touch or instincts in Aceh 2. Yale02 --Crimes Under Flags of Convenience Global shipping lacking strong rulings to curb criminal ventures
Fri, 30 May 2003
GAM urged to return to RI
GAM urged to return to RIFrom Koran TempoRelatively wide support for the military operation in Aceh reflects the public's loss of sympathy for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), an organization perpetrating torture, destruction and terror and masterminding all savage acts towards the Acehnese.
Fri, 30 May 2003
Corruption case at PT Jamsostek
Corruption case at PT JamsostekFrom Media IndonesiaIt was reported some time ago in the print and electronic media that the president director of PT Jamsostek, Ahmad Djunaidi, and the company's directors of investment and finance were suspects in an alleged corruption case worth over Rp 23 billion...