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Italy lauds Mega's trip to Dili

Italy lauds Mega's trip to Dili JAKARTA: The Italian government hailed on Thursday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to attend East Timor's independence declaration on May 20, Antara reported.

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JP/10/BADMIN

JP/10/BADMINMalaysia takes 2-1 lead over China in Thomas Cup semisNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Guangzhou, ChinaAfter three matches, the Malaysian badminton men's team led hosts China 2-1 in their semifinal matches at the Thomas Cup at the Tianhe Sports Center in China on Thursday.

Readers become more selective, market tests media's survival

Readers become more selective, market tests media's survivalTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians had become more selective in choosing printed media to read, therefore restrictive criteria were not necessary for whomever planned on starting such a business, a press figure...

Annan, Mega to discuss global issues

Annan, Mega to discuss global issuesAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan will meet President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday to discuss global issues before heading to East Timor for the independence celebration in the capital of Dili, said...

NTT urged to protect Timorese

NTT urged to protect Timorese The United Nations Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) asked the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) administration on Thursday to protect East Timorese students studying in Kupang from intimidation carried out by a group of Timorese refugees.

SBI rate down to 16.08%

SBI rate down to 16.08% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on Bank Indonesia's one-month SBI promissory note declined to 16.08 percent at the weekly auction on Wednesday, from 16.26 percent at last week's auction.Bank Indonesia said in a statement that it accepted Rp 20 trillion (US$2.

1. ASEAN (1 X 30)

1. ASEAN (1 X 30) China, ASEAN end talks on free trade JP/ASEAN2.Newmont Newmont denies pollution charges at annual meeting JP/14/Newmont3. OECD U.S. hits backs in trade spat at OECD or U.S. reacts to trade spat at OECD JP/4. Jetro Business sentiment rises for Japan firms JP/

Business sentiment rises for Japan firms

Business sentiment rises for Japan firmsDeutsche Press Agentur, Tokyo The business sentiment index for Japanese firms operating in five major Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economies has increased sharply in May, according to a survey released Thursday.

China urged to develop hemp industry

China urged to develop hemp industry JAKARTA: Minister for Research and Technology Hatta Radjasa called on China to jointly develop the Indonesian hemp industry as the raw materials were plentiful here.

McDonald's gifts

McDonald's giftsFrom Bisnis IndonesiaI have attended birthday parties a few times at McDonald's and got the impression that it does not seem to care much about the quality of its gifts.In July 2001, my child had a birthday party at McDonald's Pondok Bambu and got a small backpack with a picture of...

Corporate solution in the information era

Corporate solution in the information era The vast development of multimedia technology requires a high capacity and reliable communication application. Voice and data transmission without delay, transmission security, high network capacity, wide coverage and competitive price are all essential in...

Semarang-Solo rail service starts

Semarang-Solo rail service starts SEMARANG, Central Java: A new express train service was launched Thursday serving the Semarang-Solo route, the state- owned Indonesian Railway Company (PT KAI) said.The service, named the Pandanwangi Express, has a capacity of 128 passengers and will ply the route...

2. IMF (4 x 8)

2. IMF (4 x 8) IMF still upbeat on RI growth 3. Indosat (1 x 40) Govt to sell 11.32% stake in Indosat

'Sutiyoso pressured by bus owners'

'Sutiyoso pressured by bus owners' Not all lawyers are rich and drive big fancy cars. Some rely on buses, minivans and ojek (motorcycle taxis) to get around Jakarta. And those lawyers in a position to speak intelligently on the issue see the city administration's plan to increase public...

Semarang-Solo rail service starts

Semarang-Solo rail service starts SEMARANG, Central Java: A new express train service was launched Thursday serving the Semarang-Solo route, the state- owned Indonesian Railway Company (PT KAI) said.The service, named the Pandanwangi Express, has a capacity of 128 passengers and will ply the route...

'Reformasi' should deal with corruptors

'Reformasi' should deal with corruptorsA'an Suryana and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A businessman once shared with an acquaintance his frustration and confusion in doing business in the democratic, but corrupt climate of Indonesia.

Endriartono and TNI reform

Endriartono and TNI reform Along with the return of the House of Representatives from its recess last Monday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri nominated one candidate to become the new Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, replacing TNI chief Adm. Widodo A.S.Megawati's nomination is Gen.

Trends, trials and tribulations of mobile phones

Trends, trials and tribulations of mobile phonesK. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In Jakarta, a cell phone is the most easy-to-grab and easy-to- resell item for thieves, particularly the notorious kapak merah (red axe) street gang.

More than 600,000

More than 600,000 RI migrant workers employed illegally The Jakarta Post JakartaMore than 600,000 Indonesian migrant workers, mostly women, face labor exploitation in several countries as they are employed illegally, while hundreds are stranded at several embassies because of problems that...

Safety measures lacking?

Safety measures lacking? Is it too much to hope that the recent fire at Hotel Perdana Wisata in Bandung, in which three people died, will serve to make the management of other public venues sit up and rethink their fire safety arrangements (if, indeed, any at all exist)?Discos, for example,...

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ASEAN urged to harmonize criminal laws to remove 'safe havens'

ASEAN urged to harmonize criminal laws to remove 'safe havens'Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia urged Southeast Asian nations on Thursday to harmonize criminal laws to wipe out "safe havens" for cross-border criminal networks and enable their successful prosecution.

Economy grew by 2.47% in first quarter

Economy grew by 2.47% in first quarterDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy grew by 2.47 percent in the first three months of 2002 compared to the same period last year, fueled mainly by strong consumer spending, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Wednesday.

Governor vows to dismiss officials with fake diplomas

Governor vows to dismiss officials with fake diplomasApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Governor of North Sumatra T. Rizal Nurdin vowed on Wednesday to dismiss civil servants found guilty of using fake university diplomas.

ING sells Indonesian unit to QBE

ING sells Indonesian unit to QBE JAKARTA: Australian company QBE Insurance Group is to buy Dutch firm ING's non-medical general business in Indonesia.The two companies said, however, that ING's agents were still allowed to sell the ING non-medical products.

Diplomat who tames hostility

Diplomat who tames hostilityChristina Schott, Contributor, Jakarta Respect, says Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, is the basis of everything."If you want to be credible, you should behave credibly, if you want to be loved, you should behave lovably.

TV, radio operators reject bill on broadcasting

TV, radio operators reject bill on broadcastingKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Television and radio broadcasting operators warned on Wednesday they would go off air if the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government failed to revise the broadcasting bill currently being deliberated.

The country's business players are looking to the future with

The country's business players are looking to the future with increased optimism as business sentiments have improved thanks to the restoration of security and order, a consultancy firm said.Danareksa Research Institute, citing its February-March survey, said the business sentiment index rose 1.

Wiryono, taming hostility

Wiryono, taming hostilityChristina Schott Contributor Jakarta Respect, says Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, is the basis of everything."If you want to be credible, you should behave credibly, if you want to be loved, you should behave lovably. And if you want to be respected you should behave respectably.

PIB seeks alliance with PPP Reformasi

PIB seeks alliance with PPP ReformasiThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A prominent Indonesian economist wants his planned political party to forge an alliance with the United Development Party of Reform (PPP Reformasi).Dr.

'Ojek' driver found dead in Bogor

'Ojek' driver found dead in Bogor BOGOR: An ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver was found dead with wounds all over his body on Wednesday morning, while his motorcycle was taken away by the alleged murderer.The body of Zaenal Abidin, 20, was found in a cassava field in the village of Leuwikotok in Pasir...

Danish dalmatians leave their mark in Bali

Danish dalmatians leave their mark in BaliYudha Bantono, Contributor, Kuta, Bali When Danish merchant Mads Johansen Lange landed on the island in the early 1800s, Bali was a serene paradise. There were no hotels, pubs, coffee shops, discotheques or fashion shops along Kuta and Legian roads.

Historic sites give way to supermarkets

Historic sites give way to supermarketsNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon About 150 protesters have demanded the former mayor of Cirebon be held accountable and taken to court for the destruction of four historic buildings in the old city to make way for supermarkets.

2. Duit (2 x 24)

2. Duit (2 x 24) Asian currencies mixed, yen rally helps some JP/ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Late Yen Rally Helps Some Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar Wednesday, with the South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar strengthening on the back of gains in local stock markets and a late...

Free trade draft set for late 2002

Free trade draft set for late 2002Peter Harmsen, Agence France-Presse, Beijing China and 10 Southeast Asian countries aim to conclude an outline accord on the establishment of a huge free trade zone by the end of this year, officials said Wednesday.

Train derails in Lampung

Train derails in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: A passenger train, Limex S-1, derailed in Kalibalangan subdistrict, Lampung province, on early Wednesday morning. No casualties were reported.The ill-fated train had left the Kertapati railway station in Palembang province at 9 p.m.

RI, Singapore navies in exercise

RI, Singapore navies in exercise BATAM, Riau: The Indonesian Navy and its Singaporean counterpart are scheduled to hold a joint exercise to improve security in the waters bordering the two countries next week.

Trials for Tommy, Akbar tainted by 'bangsat' incident

Trials for Tommy, Akbar tainted by 'bangsat' incidentMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe trial of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra resumed on Wednesday. But presiding judge Amiruddin Zakaria made use of the occasion to defend himself for his failure to stop the war of words (many of...

2. 2 X 40 36pt Bodoni

2. 2 X 40 36pt Bodoni A democratic and prosperous Indonesia is pivotal for Asia Pacific region Helen Clark Prime Minister New Zealand

Intervention in

Intervention in law enforcementFrom Media Indonesia As Indonesia is a law-based state, Indonesians long to witness the implementation of proper legal enforcement in this country, where, today, the law applies only to the poor but not to the well-to-do, for whom the law is a commodity that can be...

Megawati chides defiant party members

Megawati chides defiant party membersYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed on Wednesday her indignation at the undisciplined behavior of local party legislators and warned they would...

New provinces to have police commands

New provinces to have police commands TERNATE, North Maluku: The National Police will set up provincial police commands in four new provinces, a senior police officer said on Wednesday."The commands will be established next year at the latest," said Brig. Gen.

Democratic Indonesia pivotal for the region

Democratic Indonesia pivotal for the regionHelen Clark, Prime Minister, New Zealand Indonesia is an immensely more complex society than New Zealand. Keeping a strong sense of national identity and purpose will always be a more difficult task for this nation than it is for New Zealand.

Saudi Arabia gives aid for immunization

Saudi Arabia gives aid for immunization JAKARTA: The Saudi Arabian government donated Rp 1.95 billion on Tuesday to the city administration to fund hepatitis B immunization for the city's babies.The financial assistance was handed over by Ambassador Abdullah Hamid Halim to Governor Sutiyoso to...

Ahmad Junaidi

Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post JakartaThe City Council's special committee completed on Wednesday the draft of the gubernatorial election regulation, which, if enacted, would limit certain candidates' chances of being elected and ignore public participation.

GAM takes nine female students hostage

GAM takes nine female students hostageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has once again taken female students hostage, this time at least nine, for allegedly consorting with government troops.Aceh police spokesman Comr.

South Korea to challenge China in Uber Cup final

South Korea to challenge China in Uber Cup finalNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Host and defending champion China cleared its path to the final stage of the women's team Uber Cup after defeating Hong Kong with a clean sweep victory of 3-0 in a one-sided match at Guangzhou's...

Economic growth?

Economic growth? Praise from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for the significant improvement in Indonesia's economic situation could further strengthen market confidence, both in the economic outlook and the government's credibility.

IT product retail sales up 15% this year

IT product retail sales up 15% this year The sales of Information Technology (IT) solutions and services for the retailing sector in Indonesia is predicted to reach US$80 million this year, an increase of about 15 percent from around US$70 million last year.