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Sat, 15 May 2004
Temasek moves to expand business
Temasek moves to expand business SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's holding company has raised its bid for United Overseas Bank's property arm, two days after the bank rejected its earlier unsolicited offer.State investment agency Temasek Holdings said late on Thursday that it will pay S$2.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Market development protested
Market development protested PEKANBARU, Riau: A trader and a student continued their hunger strike on Friday in protest against the development of a traditional market in Senapelan, Riau province.The strikers and their colleagues demonstrated outside the Pekanbaru legislative council, saying the...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Floods cut off Kalimantan road
Floods cut off Kalimantan road PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Floods cutting off the trans-Kalimantan highway in Tumbang Nusa village, Pulang Pisau regency, Central Kalimantan, are blocking commodity deliveries from Java island.
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI forest fires up pollution in S'pore
RI forest fires up pollution in S'poreSINGAPORE: Smoke from forest fires in the Indonesian island of Sumatra has pushed the pollution level in Singapore to its highest point so far this year, the National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Telkom to build undersea cable link to Malaysia
Telkom to build undersea cable link to MalaysiaWahyoe Boediwardhana, Tebanan, Bali State-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom signed a contract with a consortium made up of PT Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and NEC Corporation here on Friday to build what is being dubbed the Dumai-Melaka cable...
Sat, 15 May 2004
House to query military on dubious Aceh operation funds
House to query military on dubious Aceh operation fundsKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe legislature is questioning the disbursement of Rp 738 billion (US$86.8 million) for the military operation in Aceh since December amid allegations of widespread corruption in the province.
Sat, 15 May 2004
China's women look set for Uber Cup
China's women look set for Uber CupNovan Iman Santosa and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The 2004 Uber Cup final could see a lopsided match between top seed and defending champion China against underachiever South Korea at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium here on Saturday night.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says
Terrorism challenge for next president, U.S. envoy saysMoch. N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe United States hopes that the future Indonesian president will have a clear policy to combat terrorism, its envoy Ralph L. Boyce said on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Megawati urged to fill vacant jobs in cabinet
Megawati urged to fill vacant jobs in cabinetRidwan Max Sijabat, JakartaFor the sake of the Cabinet's performance, President Megawati Soekarnoputri has every reason to fill vacant ministerial posts with permanent replacements, although her administration's term will end in less than five months.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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checked;JP;cd ANPAc..r.. Telecoms-GSM-CDMAGSM operators watch CDMA expansion cautiously Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta Barely a year after the operation of CDMA-based operators the number of GSM users in Indonesia remains unchallenged, as it soared to 20 million as of last month and is expected to...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Quality schools becoming a growth industry in RI
Quality schools becoming a growth industry in RIRachel Davies, Sydney, Australia The variety and options for parents considering their child's or children's education are, pleasingly, increasing in Jakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
TNI officers' children attack Medan students
TNI officers' children attack Medan studentsApriadi Gunawan and Nana Rukmana, Medan/CirebonAt least eight students were injured after being attacked by children of military and police personnel in Medan, North Sumatra, witnesses and police confirmed on Friday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Beos station must survive
Beos station must survive From Warta KotaThe historic railway station in downtown Jakarta, known as Beos station or Kota Station, will be modernized with the addition of a shopping mall, in a project jointly managed by state railway company PT Kereta Api and a private firm.
Sat, 15 May 2004
RI, Germany agree US$29.25 million debt swap deal
RI, Germany agree US$29.25 million debt swap deal JP/13/german Tony Hotland Jakarta Acknowledging the success of two earlier debt swap deals, the Germany government has announced that it will enter into a third deal with Indonesia worth 25 million euros (US$29.25 million) for environmental projects.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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Checked ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Education-twin-degreesTwin degrees - perfect combination for students Rudijanto Contributor/Jakarta The partnerships between Indonesian and overseas universities in providing more international curricula and offering double degree programs in many ways constitute a blessing...
Sat, 15 May 2004
UNSC set to extend mission in East Timor
UNSC set to extend mission in East TimorAgence France-Press, United NationsThe UN Security Council on Friday is to renew for six months the mandate of the UN Mission of Support in East Timor (UNMISET), the United Nations said on Thursday.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sweden-based Ericsson has had its presence in Indonesia since 1907. Ericsson has not only been involved in the development of the country's telecommunications infrastructure but...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Monorail depot above canal proposed
Monorail depot above canal proposedDamar Harsanto, JakartaA proposed monorail project to ease traffic in Central Jakarta would involve the construction of a depot, a 20-story apartment block, a five-story shopping mall and several parks, an architect designing the project said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Maternal mortality rate decreases by 17 percent
Maternal mortality rate decreases by 17 percentDewi Santoso, JakartaA program known as Maternal and Neonatal Health (MNH) has significantly curbed the maternal mortality rate in Indonesia by 17 percent to 307 per 100,000 births this year, and has also reduced the incidence of postpartum hemorrhage...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Separatism in Ambon, homework for government
Separatism in Ambon, homework for governmentM. Azis Tunny, Ambon, MalukuThe presence of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) in Maluku has been a source of controversy since it was established on June 15 four years ago by Dr. Alex Manuputty.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Transportation policy needs review
Transportation policy needs reviewFrom Media Indonesia The 3-in-1 policy on major roads in Jakarta has been extended to the afternoon (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), while a new busway corridor between Blok M and Kota is now operating.Nonetheless, the city's muddled traffic is not getting better.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Challenges for new leadership in running the government
Challenges for new leadership in running the governmentAziz Kuala Kencana, Papua The upcoming direct election for national leadership (president and vice president) certainly invites a certain level of passion on the part of the people, amid rising expectations of a more legitimate and better...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Critics slam government's new plan for Aceh
Critics slam government's new plan for AcehTiarma Siboro, JakartaCommentators gave the cold shoulder to the government's decision to revoke the martial law status of Aceh and declare a state of civil emergency, saying the policy would not be effective unless it was followed by a reshuffle in the...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Greater attention to education needed
Greater attention to education neededFrom KompasHeavy rains caused the collapse of school buildings in Tangerang, Banten, recently. The ruined Cikupa IV primary school was even used by commercial sex workers as a site for their business transactions before local authorities stepped in.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Swiss German University prepares for the Future
Swiss German University prepares for the Future No one can live without food. But only a few people are aware of the complexity of the technology of food processing. Take rice, for example. Indonesia, a country where most of the people eat rice, is actually facing a big problem with rice storage...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Danareksa to sell Bumiputera shares
Danareksa to sell Bumiputera shares Shareholders of mid-size Bank Bumiputera approved on Friday a plan by state investment company PT Danareksa to sell its entire controlling stake in the bank to strategic investors.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Mount Sirung erupts in Alor
Mount Sirung erupts in AlorYemris Fointuna, Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraMount Sirung in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), started to erupt on Thursday, discharging white ash, thick black fumes, mud and volcanic rocks. No casualties were reported.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Hasyim Muzadi, please resign
Hasyim Muzadi, please resignFrom Koran TempoCongratulations on your vice presidential candidacy, Pak Hasyim Muzadi. In this way, you are prepared to bear the heavy burden of putting this muddled country in order and restoring its international role.
Sat, 15 May 2004
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Quality schools becoming a growth industry in RI Rachel Davies Education Consultant, Sydney, Australia2. Simon -- Finding your level of language ability 2 x 30 Language learners should first take a long look at themselves Finding your own best way of developing your language abilitySimon Marcus...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Private cars' emission proved higher than standards
Private cars' emission proved higher than standardsLeony Aurora JakartaPrivate car owners were given the chance to calculate their personal contribution to air pollution when they received free gas emission tests on Friday morning at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Candlelight vigil to light up Jakarta
Candlelight vigil to light up JakartaThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIn the observance of Antiviolence Day, which fell on May 12, a rally and candle light festival will be held on Sunday evening along the slow lane of the northbound side of Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Lee Yun-hwa works a miracle for Korean squad
Lee Yun-hwa works a miracle for Korean squadZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Most people would agree that the highlight of the 2004 Uber Cup was the semifinal match between Denmark and South Korea on Thursday night when the two sides needed five and a half hours to decide the winner.
Sat, 15 May 2004
*Terrorism a challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says Page 2
*Terrorism a challenge for next president, U.S. envoy says Page 2 *PDI-P all-out to block Wiranto Page 4 *Court rules in favor of Alzier Page 5 *Defending liberty amid terrorism Page 7 *Monorail depot above canal proposed Page 8 *Myanmar opposition rejects talks while Suu Kyi held Page 9 *Arsenal...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Former turtle hunter now fighting to save turtles
Former turtle hunter now fighting to save turtlesSlamet Susanto, Bantul, YogyakartaUntil five years ago, Rudjito, a resident of Srigading village in Bantul regency, was an aggressive turtle hunter, slaying five to six sea turtles in one night to make ends meet.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Local religious leaders deplore beheading video
Local religious leaders deplore beheading videoMuninggar Sri Saraswati, JakartaReligious leaders expressed deep concern on Friday over the brutal murder of an American citizen in Iraq, saying the act would only maintain the vicious cycle of violence in the country.
Sat, 15 May 2004
'No officials apologized for riots'
'No officials apologized for riots'The May 1998 riots that led to the downfall of president Soeharto have never been fully investigated, despite reports that thousands of people were killed and dozens of women, mostly Chinese-Indonesians, raped.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Police name graft suspects
Police name graft suspects JAKARTA: Former head of Pertamina's geothermal division Sriyanto and a member of his staff Syafei Sulaiman have been named suspects for their alleged role in fake transactions and mark-up deal in the Kahara Bodas scandal, police said.
Sat, 15 May 2004
How WTO talks will affect us
How WTO talks will affect usMartin Khor The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia In the next two months, there will be intensive talks in and about the World Trade Organization's (WTO) agenda as countries try to meet a new deadline of the end of July to conclude "framework agreements" on some...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Ba'asyir moves to new, cool cell
Ba'asyir moves to new, cool cellEvi Mariani, JakartaCleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, 65, was transferred from National Police Headquarters to his air-conditioned cell at Jakarta Police Headquarters on Friday. Soon after arriving at his new residence in a Nissan Terrano car he waved and smiled broadly.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Dec. 19, 2002: Human rights lawyer Roh Moo-hyun narrowly wins
Dec. 19, 2002: Human rights lawyer Roh Moo-hyun narrowly wins presidential election. Supreme Court orders recount of 11 million votes; no errors found. Feb. 25, 2003: Roh takes office for five-year term, replacing Kim Dae-jung, who leaves in disgrace after disclosing his government helped funnel...
Sat, 15 May 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 15, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, May 15, 2004Exhibitions* Fine Art Fine Craft (Art) or Fine Nothing by Yugo Hendrolukito at Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 24.
Sat, 15 May 2004
2. Mater ( 2 x 24)
2. Mater ( 2 x 24) Maternal mortality rate decreases by 17 percent 3. Abu (2 x 20) Deported militant declared a suspect 4. Logging ( 2x 21) Govt to form special body to combat illegal logging 5. Police (1 x 42) Poor education blamed for police violence
Sat, 15 May 2004
Court rules in favor of Alzier
Court rules in favor of AlzierOyos Saroso H.N., BandarlampungThe Jakarta Administrative Court has ruled in favor of Lampung governor-elect Alzier Dianis Thabranie against the annulment of his 2002 electoral victory by Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno.
Sat, 15 May 2004
Susilo-Kalla the only pair to complete registration
Susilo-Kalla the only pair to complete registrationM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaOnly one of the six pairings of presidential and vice presidential candidates has submitted to the General Elections Commissions (KPU) all documents required to contest the July 5 election.
Sat, 15 May 2004
1. SLEMAN 1x36
1. SLEMAN 1x36 Sleman regency getting better with age 2. TURTLE 1x50 Former turtle hunter now fighting to save turtles
Fri, 14 May 2004
PKB divided over candidate choice
PKB divided over candidate choiceM. Taufiqurrahman, JakartaAfter sparking an internal rift in the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) over the vice presidential candidacy of its leader Hasyim Muzadi, cofounder of the National Awakening Party (PKB) Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid...
Fri, 14 May 2004
Three border schools to help 'counter separatism' in Papua
Three border schools to help 'counter separatism' in PapuaNethy Dharma Somba, JayapuraIndonesian and Papua New Guinea (PNG) agreed on Thursday to build three vocational high schools in border areas to improve human resources in both countries, and later help counter separatism.
Fri, 14 May 2004
Govt shortlists five advisors for Permata
Govt shortlists five advisors for PermataThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is pressing ahead with its plans to auction off a majority stake in Bank Permata, with five securities firms shortlisted as candidates for the program's financial advisors.
Fri, 14 May 2004
Voters have ways to elect and punish their leaders
Voters have ways to elect and punish their leadersKornelius Purba, Jakarta The middle-aged hospital worker hesitantly approached a patient who just had undergone a bladder surgery. She looked impressed with a bouquet the patient received from his old friend.
Fri, 14 May 2004
Shock therapy needed for gamblers
Shock therapy needed for gamblers SEMARANG, Central Java: A councillor at the Central Java Provincial Council demanded on Thursday that law enforcers be more firm with gamblers, and if necessary execute them without a trial.