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Wed, 14 May 2003
JP/3/INTRO
JP/3/INTROOn May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Power crisis to hit N. Barito until July
Power crisis to hit N. Barito until July MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Almost 8,000 people in three districts in North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan, will have to go without electricity by turns until the end of July 2003 due to a power shortage.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Merck spends Rp 37b to boost capacity
Merck spends Rp 37b to boost capacityEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Merck Indonesia announced a plan to boost its production capacity by upgrading its machinery and renovating its plants, laboratories, office buildings and storehouses this year.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Senior Aceh separatist leader surrenders
Senior Aceh separatist leader surrendersMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh A field commander with the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s military wing appeared in Jakarta on Tuesday, declaring that he had given up the struggle for independence.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Domestic violence bill receives nod
Domestic violence bill receives nod JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) officially accepted on Tuesday the deliberation of an initial bill on domestic violence during a plenary session presided over by deputy House speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Japan to continue support for RI
Japan to continue support for RIFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japanese government remains committed to provide financial support for Indonesia after the latter ends the existing International Monetary Fund program later this year, an envoy said.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Safety on flights
Safety on flights While flying to Denpasar from Dili on May 1 with Merpati, none of the crew announced, as they should, that mobile phones or other electronic devices cannot be used during the flight.While flying over Lombok, a mobile phone started ringing and a person seated a few rows in front of...
Wed, 14 May 2003
P&G leaving RI, experts lament govt inaction
P&G leaving RI, experts lament govt inactionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble plans to close down in July its only remaining factory leaving hundreds unemployed as part of a restructuring program of the group's operation in Southeast Asia,...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Violence leads to reemergence of Aceh nationalism
Violence leads to reemergence of Aceh nationalismOtto Syamsuddin Ishak Sociologist Jakarta On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Australia heading toward a setback
Australia heading toward a setback The faith behind those who go cheerfully into war Prapti Widinugraheni Contributor The Jakarta Post Perth 2. Nation1 -- 1 X 30Legalizing Thailand's casino gambling Legalizing casino gambling Chang Noi The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Wed, 14 May 2003
Ban on import of used clothes
Ban on import of used clothesFrom Warta KotaThe Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Audit needed
Audit neededFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender for a government project to...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Parks official flatly denies BPK reports
Parks official flatly denies BPK reportsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of the City Parks Agency, Mauritz Napitupulu, rejected on Tuesday a report by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) that it had found irregularities in the agency worth Rp 11.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Morris heads for Marshall Islands
Morris heads for Marshall Islands JAKARTA: Greta N. Morris, counselor for public affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, has been named by President George W. Bush as the new ambassador for the Marshall Islands.Morris made a strong impression locally, appearing on local TV stations to explain U.S.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Firm action
Firm action needed against GAM From Media IndonesiaThe greater part of the Aceh population supports the peace- making process in the region and the outcome of conflict settlement so far. But certain elements in society are attempting to spoil the process and ruin the chance of compromise.
Wed, 14 May 2003
President may impose martial law in Aceh
President may impose martial law in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cabinet ministers have proposed the imposition of martial law in Aceh as a last resort to crush the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), though President Megawati Soekarnoputri insisted the matter would be decided after a...
Wed, 14 May 2003
No paper
No paper In observance of the national holidays to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday and the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16. Our website, however, will run as normal. The Post will resume publication on Saturday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Yogya sultan gains support for 2nd term
Yogya sultan gains support for 2nd term YOGYAKARTA: The Bantul regency branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has voiced its support for the reinstatement of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X as Yogyakarta governor for the next term.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Ad hoc committee undecided over MPR decree status
Ad hoc committee undecided over MPR decree statusKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A committee in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is undecided on the status of 139 MPR decrees issued between 1960 and 2002, saying it needed more time for further discussion.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI prepares exit from Aceh peace pact
RI prepares exit from Aceh peace pactFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government is preparing an exit strategy from the five-month-old Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) it signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels, a move that...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bali's nature fading
Bali's nature fadingFrom Bali Post Often, I am nostalgic for the environment of Bali during my childhood in the seventies, when I could play after school was over. Nature offered so many things to play with, that dusk came too soon and it seemed I had too little time to enjoy everything.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Australia boosts aid budget to combat terrorism: Australia lifted
Australia boosts aid budget to combat terrorism: Australia lifted its overseas aid budget by A$79 million (US$51.4 million) on Tuesday, saying it wanted to help combat terrorism in the Asia- Pacific region.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Government to free Indonesia from leaded gasoline by 2005
Government to free Indonesia from leaded gasoline by 2005Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After successfully introducing unleaded gasoline in Jakarta and surrounding towns, the government is now eying a more ambitious goal -- freeing the whole country from lead by 2005.
Wed, 14 May 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 14, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 14, 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 Intersport5:00 Game...
Wed, 14 May 2003
The new central bank chief
The new central bank chief The House of Representatives election of Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new governor of Bank Indonesia strongly proved that high morality and integrity were the most important factors assessed in the interview process of the three candidates that were submitted by President...
Wed, 14 May 2003
JP/3/INS
JP/3/INSIndonesia should learn from its failure in East Timor Former foreign minister Ali Alatas talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his views on Aceh. Now the advisor to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, he pointed out that Indonesia should not repeat the mistakes it made in East...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Water service warmly welcomed
Water service warmly welcomedArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nursamsiah, a kindergarten teacher, said on Tuesday she and her students were pleased with the newly installed tap water connection in their small mosque, making it easier for them to get clean water.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Anti-Inul protest held at TV stations
Anti-Inul protest held at TV stations JAKARTA: More than a thousand people staged a rally on Tuesday at television stations SCTV and Trans TV on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Central Jakarta to protest their continued airings of performances by controversial dangdut singer Inul Daratista.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Indonesian Muslim-Islam gap
Indonesian Muslim-Islam gapFrom Koran Tempo Rhoma Irama's warning to Inul Daratista has led to criticisms from many parties. Even former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has come to the defense of Inul and has criticized Rhoma Irama.
Wed, 14 May 2003
`Indonesia should learn from its failure in E. Timor'
`Indonesia should learn from its failure in E. Timor' Former foreign minister Ali Alatas talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his views on Aceh. Now the advisor to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, he pointed out that Indonesia should not repeat the mistakes it made in East Timor,...
Tue, 13 May 2003
S&P raises Indonesia's rating, boosts sentiment
S&P raises Indonesia's rating, boosts sentimentTom Wright, Dow Jones, Jakarta Foreign investor sentiment toward Indonesia got a further boost Monday from a decision by Standard & Poor's to upgrade the country's credit rating by one notch.
Tue, 13 May 2003
PM Mahathir invited to G-8 summit
PM Mahathir invited to G-8 summit Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on late Sunday he will attend a Group of Eight (G-8) summit in France, representing the 116 countries of the Non-Aligned Movement.
Tue, 13 May 2003
MUI's concern: Why only Inul?
MUI's concern: Why only Inul?From Koran TempoRecently, the central board of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) stated that the gyrating movements of singer Inul were forbidden on a religious basis. In the council's opinion, Inul, known as the Queen of Gyrating Movement, gyrates her hips in a...
Tue, 13 May 2003
Bukit Asam to begin laying off employees
Bukit Asam to begin laying off employeesA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed coal mining company PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam Tbk will gradually lay off a total of 364 employees beginning later this year, as its Ombilin coal mine operation in West Sumatra would be shut down in...
Tue, 13 May 2003
We must exhaust all non-military efforts for Aceh
We must exhaust all non-military efforts for Aceh On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt. Gen. (ret) Suadi Marasabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Tue, 13 May 2003
2 x 21
2 x 21 SP gets new management, ex-CEO vows to retain post 1 x 39 Germany's Schroeder woos Southeast Asia JP/2/FAMILY1 x 30 Family resigned to fate of Amrozi JP/2/TRAGEDY1 x 46 May riot victims yearn for justice after five years
Tue, 13 May 2003
Indonesia versus GAM: A diplomatic puzzle
Indonesia versus GAM: A diplomatic puzzleTeuku Faizasyah, Ph.D. Candidate, Diplomatic History and Conflict Resolution, Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand The hardening position of the Indonesian government over the recalcitrant Free Aceh Movement (GAM) raises the question: Is a peaceful...
Tue, 13 May 2003
Woman quizzed for suspicious item
Woman quizzed for suspicious item JAKARTA: The city police is still questioning a 25-year-old woman who was arrested on Saturday night at the Jakarta police headquarters carrying material suspiciously resembling a pipe bomb.
Tue, 13 May 2003
Political parties and farmers' lot
Political parties and farmers' lotFrom Suara KaryaOver 200 political parties are now getting ready to participate in the 2004 general election. They have begun mobilizing funds and followers, both openly or otherwise.
Tue, 13 May 2003
Burhanuddin selected as new BI governor
Burhanuddin selected as new BI governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission IX on banking has selected Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new governor of Bank Indonesia to replace Sjahril Sabirin, following a "fit-and-proper test" of the three candidates that lasted until Monday...
Tue, 13 May 2003
JP/3/HASBA2
JP/3/HASBA2We must exhaust all non-military efforts for Aceh Hasballah M. Sa'ad The integrity of the republic for many, with regard to the problem of Aceh is not an issue; it is that of how one maintains it.
Tue, 13 May 2003
Aceh quiet on day of government deadline
Aceh quiet on day of government deadlineNani Farida and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Bowing to instructions from the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), most Acehnese went on strike a day before the government was expected to announce its intention to launch a military...
Tue, 13 May 2003
1. ACEH: 1 x 27
1. ACEH: 1 x 27 War looms large in Aceh 2. STRIKE: 1 x 40 Aceh quiet on day of government deadline 3. AMROZI: 1 x 45 'Smiling' Bali bomb suspect faces court OR 'Smiling bomber' finally gets day in court 4. SARS: 2 x 22 RI maids fired after contracting SARS in HK
Tue, 13 May 2003
1. Sutiyoso - 4x12
1. Sutiyoso - 4x12 Bawasda says no corruption in population agency 2. Riots- 2x 25 Retailers still remember May tragedy five years later May tragedy still put retailers on alert 3. Candra - 1x 40 Sutiyoso advised to protect Candra Naya 4. Speak - 2x20 'I'm afraid my children in Aceh are dead'
Tue, 13 May 2003
War looms large in Aceh
War looms large in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The likelihood of war is growing in Aceh as the deadline passed for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group to drop its demands for independence and disarm in order to save a fragile peace accord in the...
Tue, 13 May 2003
Pests attack paddy in West Lombok
Pests attack paddy in West Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 95 hectares of paddy fields are infested with pests in West Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara, causing harvest failure and depriving local farmers of an income.
Tue, 13 May 2003
Turtle population in Sorong drops
Turtle population in Sorong drops JAYAPURA, Papua: The population of a rare turtle species in the Jamursba Medi coastal area in Sorong, Papua, has dropped to less than 500, a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) finding has revealed.
Tue, 13 May 2003
2. Mega ( 2 x 24)
2. Mega ( 2 x 24) Mega tells candidates to work hard to win election 3. Sukhoi (1 x 40) House to summon Bulog chief over Sukhois
Tue, 13 May 2003
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The new world order in Iraq after the war Hilman Adil Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta hilman_adil@hotmail.com 2. ALAZHAR -- Govt needs to make known criteria for passing exams 1 X 30 Tougher standards for new exams Syamsir Alam Center for International Education Universitas Al...