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Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Portrait of Aceh's no-man's-land
Portrait of Aceh's no-man's-landTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamEntering Buket Nibong village in Jrat Manyang subdistrict, Tanah Jambo Aye district, North Aceh regency, is like being in a no- man's-land.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
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Kartini still a teacher and guide for us today Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2. Yale -- U.S. attempt at domination hobbled by contradiction 1 x 45 U.S. attempt at domination hobbled by contradiction Michael Kraig Yale Center for the Study of...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
* Headlines:Military-minded civilians come under fire 2
* Headlines:Military-minded civilians come under fire 2 * National:Students set to stand trial over terrorism charges 4 * Archipelago:Council probed over alleged markup 5 * Opinion:Democracy demands change in business leadership 6 * City:Fauzi insists water transportation not feasible 8 *...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Female politicians 'sidelined'
Female politicians 'sidelined'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaForty years after the government declared R.A. Kartini a national heroine, Indonesian women are enjoying greater freedom and equality with their male counterparts.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Most KPUDs miss submission deadline
Most KPUDs miss submission deadlineMoch. N. Kurniawan and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda AcehThe General Elections Commission (KPU) will hold manual ballot counting in stages starting from Friday after only 145 of 440 regions submitted their election results to the commission on time.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Fauzi Bowo insists water transportation not feasible
Fauzi Bowo insists water transportation not feasibleDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta deputy governor Fauzi Bowo reiterated that the planned water transportation link from Manggarai, South Jakarta, to Karet, Central Jakarta, via the West Flood Canal was simply not feasible due to the...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Wiranto trounces Akbar in Golkar race
Wiranto trounces Akbar in Golkar raceKurniawan Hari and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto is the Golkar Party's presidential candidate, after he trounced party leader Akbar Tandjung in a tense head-to-head vote here early on Wednesday...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Former star upset about Thomas Cup team
Former star upset about Thomas Cup teamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recently retired badminton star Hendrawan rued the exclusion of Sigit Budiarto and Halim Haryanto from Indonesia's Thomas Cup team, but admitted that the sport's governing body PBSI must have had a good reason for...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Man arrested over illegal arms in Poso regency
Man arrested over illegal arms in Poso regencyRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central SulawesiA farmer with illegal firearms and bullets in his possession was arrested on Tuesday by police who were tracking down gunmen blamed for renewed attacks in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Concern heightens about militia groups in Aceh
Concern heightens about militia groups in AcehA. Junaidi and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists and researchers have urged an end to the involvement of militia groups in Nanggroe Aceh Darrusalam in the operation against rebels, saying the military is virtually pitting civilians...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Free Fery Santoro: World press body
Free Fery Santoro: World press bodyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Federation of Journalists has reiterated its demand for the release of RCTI television cameraman, Fery Santoro, who has spent almost 10 months as a hostage of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Govt provides Rp 200b to build new schools across the country
Govt provides Rp 200b to build new schools across the countryLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has approved construction of 215 new junior high schools across the country this year and allocated Rp 200 billion (US$23.53 million) in block grants for the projects.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Motorcycle theft high, mostly in quiet areas
Motorcycle theft high, mostly in quiet areasEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorcycle theft in Greater Jakarta is on the rise with Jakarta Police reporting 47 cases in the first quarter of the year.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
President should be pluralistic
President should be pluralisticFrom RepublikaIn his recent article published in Republika, Haedar Nashir touched on the cultural burden of a devout Muslim as president. In fact, it is not only a pious leader that would be subject to such a burden, but also the members of particular professions.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Restaurants seized over tax evasion
Restaurants seized over tax evasionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration seized on Tuesday two restaurants of the Sederhana restaurant chain, that serve West Sumatran dishes, for the management's failure to pay tax arrears amounting to Rp 359.3 million (US$42,270).
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
KPK seeks to quiz Puteh on graft cases
KPK seeks to quiz Puteh on graft casesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamThe newly formed national anticorruption body is seeking to question Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh for his alleged role in graft cases as local authorities have been wholly...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 dispute
Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 disputeM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PostThe House of Representatives Commission VI for human resources and religious affairs named Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar and businessman Abdul...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
SBY to attend rally of HI workers
SBY to attend rally of HI workersAn ongoing protest rally by around 1,300 Hotel Indonesia employees appears to have attracted the attention of presidential hopeful Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, nicknamed SBY, and another political party.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Six arrested over brawl with miners
Six arrested over brawl with minersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTangerang Police arrested six residents from three villages in Mauk on Tuesday, following a brawl with the workers of an illegal sand dredging operation located in Kampung Simpang.The six are identified as H.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Public park for vendors?
Public park for vendors?From KompasA public park in Pancoran Glodok, West Jakarta, has now become a hub for vendors and has turned into a shabby slum that disturbs the comfort and security of local residents.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
1. TNI: 48 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12
1. TNI: 48 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12 Military-minded civilians come under fire 2. SMP: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 dispute 3. IFJ : 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 World press body seeks release of journalist 4.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
RI to cohost workshop on autonomy
RI to cohost workshop on autonomyTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAcknowledging the shortcomings resulting from the decentralization process, especially as it pertains to the forests, the government will co-host an international workshop.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Sugar farmers head to Jakarta for rally
Sugar farmers head to Jakarta for rallyID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaSome 2,000 sugar plantation farmers left East Java for Jakarta on Tuesday to stage a protest against the widespread smuggling of sugar into Indonesia, which has been blamed for a decline in the price of the commodity.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Prosecutors seek 10 years for Marriott bomber
Prosecutors seek 10 years for Marriott bomberThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe prosecution is seeking a 10-year jail sentence for Muhammad Rais for his alleged involvement in the JW Marriott Hotel bombing on Aug. 12, 2003.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Villagers threaten to block Balongan
Villagers threaten to block BalonganFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shrimp farmers and fishermen from Indramayu, West Java, have threatened to blockade the Balongan oil refinery owned by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina if the latter fails to clean up oil spills in the area.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Strange but true
Strange but trueFrom Koran TempoBy the time President Megawati visited the National Tabulation Center for the 2004 general election at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta, on April 7, the vote gain of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) had risen drastically from 4.9 million votes at 1 p.m.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Jakarta stock index hits historic high
Jakarta stock index hits historic highDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hopes of a peaceful presidential election on July 5 and a better economic future has hyped the already bullish sentiment in the stock market and lifted the Jakarta stock index to an all- time high on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Only A$642,000 of Hendra's ill-gotten US$200m recovered
Only A$642,000 of Hendra's ill-gotten US$200m recoveredNovan Iman Santosa and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHopes of recovering funds stashed away by the late Hendra Rahardja dimmed on Tuesday when Minister for Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that an...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Students set to stand trial over terrorism charges
Students set to stand trial over terrorism chargesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is ready to indict four Indonesian students deported from Pakistan in December 2003 for their alleged roles in financing and providing training for terrorist activities.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Mobile-8 launches smart buy
Mobile-8 launches smart buy JAKARTA: Cellular firm PT Mobile-8 Telecom launched on Tuesday its Fren Smart Buy program, which gives its credit card customers an opportunity to get free or discounted cellular telephones.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah)on April 19, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah)on April 19, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
3 x 13
3 x 13 PTDI workers damage court in unruly rally JP/5/poso2 x 25 Police launch ID raids in Poso in search of gunmen JP/5/SHIP1 x 38 Five old warships to see end of their days JP/5/PISANG1 x 35 Farmers bemoan loss of banana trees
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
JP/5/poso
JP/5/posoPolice launch ID raids in PosoIrvan NR The Jakarta Post Palu, Central Sulawesi Police further tightened security in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi on Monday by checking the identity cards of residents in an effort to prevent more attacks by gunmen in the religiously divided town.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Farmers bemoan loss of banana trees
Farmers bemoan loss of banana treesKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West SumatraTens of thousands of banana trees in West Sumatra have died after reportedly being infected by bacteria and parasites, causing farmers to lose their crops.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Five old warships to see end of their days
Five old warships to see end of their daysIndra Harsaputra, SurabayaFive of the 66 warships serving the Navy's Eastern Indonesia Fleet will be turned into scrap metal due to old age, said a high-ranking Navy official recently.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Cell phone becoming fashion accessories
Cell phone becoming fashion accessoriesI. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Mobile phones have gradually entered a new niche as fashion accessories with the widespread availability of interchangeable covers, personalized ring tones and artful displays.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Three die in car accident
Three die in car accident TANGERANG: Three people died on the spot and one was badly injured when a speeding pickup truck hit a tree and plunged into a ditch on the Jakarta-Merak toll road on Monday morning.The dead victims were passengers of an Isuzu Panther light truck.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
U.S. trains Asians in counter-terrorism
U.S. trains Asians in counter-terrorismMALAYSIA: United States experts on Monday began training officials from five Southeast Asian nations to fight terrorist financing in one of a series of programs at the Southeast Asia Regional Center for Counter Terrorism.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
HI group to dump 1,300 employees
HI group to dump 1,300 employeesBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe management of Hotel Indonesia and Inna Wisata Hotel, PT Hotel Indonesia Natour (HIN), is adamant it will dismiss around 1,300 employees of both hotels.The company's president director, A.M.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 20, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 20, 2003 Performances* Crazy Rockers at NuArt Sculpture Park, Jl. Sentra Duta Kencana II no. 11 (Tel. 022 2020414), 7:30 p.m., April 23. * Traditional Performances Kacapi Jenaka, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
RP develops region's first wind farm
RP develops region's first wind farm MANILA: Southeast Asia's first power-generating windfarm is now being built in the northern Philippines and should start operations in December, the head of the company behind the project said Monday.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Nokia launches new model in style
Nokia launches new model in style Rivalry in the cellular phone business has been even fiercer than in recent years, not only in the race to design a terminal that caters to the lifestyles and daily activities of consumers, but also in the race to launch ever-new products.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Thomas, Uber Cups lineups announced
Thomas, Uber Cups lineups announcedEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian lineups for the Thomas and Uber Cups were announced on Monday with the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) reiterating its hopes the men's team would be able to retain its trophy.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Political tension haunts rupiah
Political tension haunts rupiahDow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah closed slightly higher on Monday against the dollar on the U.S. unit's slide versus the yen, dealers said.The rupiah closed at Rp 8,605 per dollar, up from its close Friday at Rp 8,620.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
[b]Deterring street
Deterring street criminals From Suara KaryaThe public is delighted to witness successful police operations against criminals, as frequently reported on television, or watch bandits being caught red-handed and seized by local people.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Women caught with suspicious chemical
Women caught with suspicious chemicalRusman and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda/BatamPolice in the East Kalimantan town of Nunukan have detained two women and seized three tons of explosive substances, an officer said on Monday.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
PKI victims protest court
PKI victims protest court JAKARTA: Dozens of people who said they were victims of the now-defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) demonstrated in front of the Constitutional Court on Monday to protest its ruling allowing former communist members to contest in future legislative elections.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Bali hosts fishery conference
Bali hosts fishery conference KUTA, Bali: The management and regulation of migratory fish resources would be one important topic discussed in the five-day international conference on fisheries, Minister of Fishery and Mariime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri said here on Monday.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
PTDI workers damage court in unruly rally
PTDI workers damage court in unruly rallyYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, BandungMore than 1,000 former employees at state aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) staged an unruly protest on Monday at the West Java High Court in Bandung, damaging the court buildings.
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Public park for vendors?
Public park for vendors?From Kompas A public park in Pancoran Glodok, West Jakarta, has now become a hub for vendors and has turned into a shabby slum that disturbs the comfort and security of local residents.