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Sat, 08 May 2004
Rupiah Rates May 7
Rupiah Rates May 7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,595.06 5,873.56 6,267.21 6,201.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,452.23 4,856.26 5,181.19 5,127.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,665.46 5,937.39 6,334.11 6,268.57 Swiss franc 1 7,141.30 6,362.51 6,786.30 6,717.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Message from the Indonesian polls
Message from the Indonesian pollsThe Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The first thing to be said about Indonesia's April 5 parliamentary elections, for which final results were announced on Wednesday, is that they had gone well for an exercise of this scope.
Sat, 08 May 2004
Train derails in Bandung, all safe
Train derails in Bandung, all safe BANDUNG: An Argogede executive train skidded off the tracks at around 10:20 a.m. on Friday near Bandung railway station. No injuries, train delays or cancellations were reported.
Sat, 08 May 2004
[b]Putting education
Putting education back on track From RepublikaThe education sector faces an increasingly tough challenge. School teachers, who are required to direct students according to the aims of national education, find their efforts obscured by negative external factors.
Sat, 08 May 2004
'Watch your weight with a seat belt'
'Watch your weight with a seat belt'The police began to enforce the seat belt law on May 5, 12 years after Law No. 14/1992 on traffic was passed. According to the police, on the first day the law was enforced, 80 percent of drivers wore their seat belts.
Sat, 08 May 2004
'Homeland' confusing, but shows promise
'Homeland' confusing, but shows promiseTantri Yuliandini, JakartaIt is a simple concept that ran away with itself and got too ambitious. This was a shame, for in itself it was an ambitious idea that had unexpectedly found the light of day.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Vendor on hunger strike in Riau
Vendor on hunger strike in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: A 23-year-old man went into the fifth day of his hunger strike on Thursday, a protest against the renovation of the Senapelan traditional market here, which would result in the eviction of vendors.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Another Marriott bombing suspect tried
Another Marriott bombing suspect tried JAKARTA: Another alleged member of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist network went on trial on Thursday for the deadly hotel bombing in Jakarta and faces death if convicted under an antiterrorism law.
Fri, 07 May 2004
4 x 12
4 x 12 Poso PAN chairman detained in arms case JP/5/PONDS1 x 45 Lampung govt to mediate in mangrove land dispute JP/5/makasar1 x 34 Four officers punished over attack
Fri, 07 May 2004
M'sia to cut intake of foreign workers
M'sia to cut intake of foreign workersMALAYSIA: Malaysia plans to tighten rules for hiring foreign labor because there is an oversupply of migrant workers in the country, reports said on Thursday.Human Resources Minister Fong Chan Onn was quoted as saying by the Star newspaper that Malaysia needed...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Unveiling Rama in Indonesia
Unveiling Rama in IndonesiaIvy Susanti, JakartaFrom the Indian soil where he originated, prince Rama "traveled" across the oceans for 20 centuries, and made his way into the heart and mind of Indonesians.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Wiranto, Susilo should speak out about the past
Wiranto, Susilo should speak out about the pastAboeprijadi Santoso, Amsterdam Two former generals both have a strong chance of becoming the nation's new leader, even if they have blood on their hands. The rise of these generals-turned-party-leaders, however, rests on the shaky assumption that...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Key witness in Pekanbaru bombing under tight guard
Key witness in Pekanbaru bombing under tight guardThe Jakarta Post, JakartaA critically ill man, who police believe may be a key witness in Tuesday's Pekanbaru bombing, was heavily guarded in hospital on Thursday and was visited by a U.S. FBI investigator and high- ranking police officials.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Muslim-based parties mull forging of coalition
Muslim-based parties mull forging of coalitionTiarma Siboro, JakartaTwo Muslim-based political parties are toying with the idea of pairing up for the presidential election, a move that could further narrow down the running mate choices for Golkar's presidential candidate Wiranto, says a party...
Fri, 07 May 2004
City hall to regulate converted homes
City hall to regulate converted homesDamar Harsanto, JakartaWith more residential buildings being used as commercial and business spaces, the Jakarta administration will form a special team to regulate these buildings.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Al-Qaeda, JI fund terror in RP: Report
Al-Qaeda, JI fund terror in RP: ReportJim Gomez, The Associated Press, Manila Al-Qaeda and Jemaah Islamiyah terror suspects in U.S. custody have told interrogators they financed operations in the Philippines through a money trail that has been uncovered with the recent arrest of a local militant,...
Fri, 07 May 2004
1 STOCK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1 STOCK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Jakarta stock market slumps amid panic selling 2. MEGA: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Mega-Hasyim set for presidential race 3. THOMAS: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Thomas, Uber start amid tight security 4. HAMBALI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Al-Qaida, JI fund terror in RP: Report
Fri, 07 May 2004
Previous Thomas and Uber Cup winners
Previous Thomas and Uber Cup winners JAKARTA, May 6 (AFP) - Following are the previous winners of the Thomas and Uber Cups, the men's and women's badminton world team championships which get underway here Friday: Thomas Cup (men) 1949 - Malaysia 1952 - Malaysia 1955 - Malaysia 1958 - Indonesia 1961...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Constitutional Commission ends term
Constitutional Commission ends termKurniawan Hari, JakartaThe Constitutional Commission marked the end of its seven-month existence on Thursday by submitting a white paper and draft amendments of the Constitution to the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) working commission.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Quick to comment, loath to explain
Quick to comment, loath to explainFrom Koran TempoIn general, Indonesians are rich and poor. It means that on the one hand, they are rich in comments, so that even those ignorant on particular issues still offer their opinions, as can be seen on television.
Fri, 07 May 2004
'Safety awareness governs seat belt use'
'Safety awareness governs seat belt use'A total of 235 drivers were ticketed by the city police on the first day of the enforcement of seat belt use on Wednesday. The long-delayed regulation, which was supposed to take effect in 1998, requires drivers and front seat passengers to wear seat belts.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Prudential case and foreign confidence
Prudential case and foreign confidenceFrom Media IndonesiaReports on the recent commercial court decision to declare Prudential insurance company bankrupt has aroused concern due to the various oddities involved.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Message from Dutch Ambassador:
Message from Dutch Ambassador: The EU and Indonesia: Partners in development It is a great honor for me to send a message to the Indonesian people on behalf of the Presidency of the European Union on the occasion of Europe Day.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Message from the Ambassador/Head of the Delegation of the
Message from the Ambassador/Head of the Delegation of the European Commission, HE Sabato Della MonicaEnlargement will further strengthen EU's relationship with RI Today, the European Union celebrates Europe Day.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Air France, KLM detail plans
Air France, KLM detail plansLaurence Frost, Associated Press, Paris Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced plans Wednesday to juggle their destination networks and join up their frequent flyer programs as they merge to create the world's biggest airline group by sales.
Fri, 07 May 2004
President urges improved planning to fight floods
President urges improved planning to fight floodsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri urged for stricter spatial planning in Jakarta and its buffer towns to avoid further natural disasters, such as floods and landslides.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Three arrested over crane collapse
Three arrested over crane collapseEvi Mariani, JakartaPolice have arrested three managers of a construction firm for criminal negligence after a crane collapsed in the Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) in South Jakarta on Monday, killing three workers and injuring three others.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Berlinale: A gauge of climate for RI film
Berlinale: A gauge of climate for RI filmPaul F. Agusta, Contributor/pfa0109@yahoo.comA lively discussion on the Berlinale at the Goethe Haus cultural center in Menteng recently turned the spotlight on efforts to put Indonesia on the world cinema map through participation in international festivals...
Fri, 07 May 2004
EU provides new markets for RI products
EU provides new markets for RI productsTheresia Sufa and Veeramalla Anjaiah, Bogor, West JavaHead of the European Community (EC) delegation to Indonesia Sabato Della Monica, said on Thursday Indonesia would benefit from the extension of the European Union (EU).
Fri, 07 May 2004
Bill bans ministers from moonlighting
Bill bans ministers from moonlightingKurniawan Hari, JakartaAnyone appointed minister in the next Cabinet will not be allowed to also hold a top position in a political party, social organizations, foundations or private companies, according to a draft law.
Fri, 07 May 2004
RI's maternal death 'the highest'
RI's maternal death 'the highest'P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe maternal mortality rate in Indonesia has reached 373 per 100,000 births, the highest in Southeast Asia.Chairman of the Indonesian Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (POGI) Suryono said on Wednesday that the lack of...
Fri, 07 May 2004
KPU speeds up election preparations
KPU speeds up election preparationsMoch.N. Kurniawan, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) has moved forward its schedule for the screening of presidential and vice presidential candidates in order to speed up the printing and the distribution of ballot papers for the July 5 presidential...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Temasek to sell stake in CIAS
Temasek to sell stake in CIAS SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's investment arm, Temasek Holdings, said on Thursday it was selling its 78.4 percent stake in a ground handling and in-flight catering company based at Changi Airport.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Briefing no-show to result in penalties
Briefing no-show to result in penalties JAKARTA: The International Badminton Federation will penalize athletes who refuse to attend a scheduled media conference, an IBF official said here on Thursday.IBF spokesman Keith Hawthorne said disciplinary action could be taken against such players...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Hasyim prefers Mega to Wiranto
Hasyim prefers Mega to WirantoFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, JakartaAfter weeks of frantic searching for a running mate for the presidential election, President Megawati Soekarnoputri of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) finally picked Hasyim Muzadi of the Nahdlatul...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Auditors find no markup in elevator purchase
Auditors find no markup in elevator purchaseDamar Harsanto, JakartaThere were no irregularities in the procurement of a new elevator for the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta, the Jakarta Audit Agency said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 May 2004
GAM's mass graves and NGOs
GAM's mass graves and NGOsFrom Suara KaryaMilitary forces stationed in Aceh have succeeded in unearthing mass graves believed to be buried victims of atrocities committed by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in a steep valley in Syamtalira Bayu, North Aceh.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Gus Dur-Bagir talk not scheduled yet
Gus Dur-Bagir talk not scheduled yet JAKARTA: The Supreme Court has not made any schedule this week for a meeting between former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and Chief Justice Bagir Manan despite the former's claim that he would meet the judge to talk about his judicial review over health...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Singaporean files extortion compalint
Singaporean files extortion compalintMulta Fidrus, TangerangAt least four immigration officers at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport could face sanctions after a Singaporean woman filed a complaint accusing them of attempted extortion.
Fri, 07 May 2004
New haze shrouds Malaysian skies
New haze shrouds Malaysian skiesMALAYSIA: Malaysian skies on Thursday were shrouded in a smoky haze due to increased open burning activities as well as higher levels of vehicle emission, environmental officials said.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Four officers punished over attack
Four officers punished over attackAndi Hajramurni, MakassarA police disciplinary committee here on Thursday ordered four officers detained for 21 days for their roles in the recent attack on the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI) campus in Makassar, South Sulawesi.The four -- First Brig.
Fri, 07 May 2004
TV Today: Friday, May 7, 2004
TV Today: Friday, May 7, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Poso PAN chairman detained in arms case
Poso PAN chairman detained in arms caseRuslan Sangadji, PaluNational Mandate Party (PAN) Poso head Luky Lasahido was arrested by police after illegal firearms, bullets and other weapons were found at his house, police said on Thursday.
Fri, 07 May 2004
[b]Wiranto, Susilo
Wiranto, Susilo should speak out about the past Aboeprijadi Santoso Amsterdam 2. UN -- Oil for Food -- a view from the UN 2 x 30Investigating abuses within the oil-for-food program in IraqIf the author is, as stated at the end, the director of communications in the office of the UN...
Fri, 07 May 2004
S'pore's shipping lanes highlight maritime terrorist threat
S'pore's shipping lanes highlight maritime terrorist threatKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, SingaporeThe silhouettes of hunched over figures on two wooden fishing boats are barely visible as a Singapore navy patrol sails past less than 200 meters away off the island-nation's southern coast.
Fri, 07 May 2004
AGM to discuss IBF HQ relocation
AGM to discuss IBF HQ relocation JAKARTA: The possibility of relocating the International Badminton Federation's head office to Singapore will be discussed at the IBF's annual general meeting, which will be held concurrently with the Thomas and Uber Cups, an IBF official said here on Thursday.
Fri, 07 May 2004
RI Uber coaches throwing in the towel against China
RI Uber coaches throwing in the towel against ChinaEva C. Komandjaja and Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Former champion Indonesia, which is seeded only tenth among 12 teams in the women's team badminton championship, the Uber Cup, is up against China on Friday but the host's managers say it will...
Fri, 07 May 2004
More parties file complaints with court
More parties file complaints with court JAKARTA: More political parties and candidates of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) filed complaints with the Constitutional Court on Thursday over the results of the legislative election announced by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on...
Fri, 07 May 2004
Artist's guitars stolen, sold cheap
Artist's guitars stolen, sold cheap JAKARTA: Five thieves were arrested by the police for breaking into the house of guitarist Benny Panjaitan of Panbers group in Karawaci, Tangerang, and stealing four guitars late April. Two of them were arrested earlier this week.
Fri, 07 May 2004
Denmark expected to beat England in Thomas Cup
Denmark expected to beat England in Thomas CupEva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta European badminton giant Denmark is upbeat about its encounter with England at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta, on the initial day of the Thomas Cup championship on Friday.