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Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Questioning TNI/police involvement in business
Questioning TNI/police involvement in businessImanuddin Razak, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, iman@thejakartapost.com The March 8 protest at the office of Tempo newsmagazine, which involved violence against its editors and journalists, stunned the public, particularly the media.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
New ambassadors present credentials
New ambassadors present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received the credentials of the new ambassadors from Ghana and Tanzania on Friday.Ambassador John Bentu-Williams of Ghana is based in Kuala Lumpur, while Ambassador Eva Lilian Nzaro of Tanzania is residing in New Delhi.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Golkar leader detained for graft
Golkar leader detained for graft BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The secretary of the Golkar provincial chapter in Lampung, Oktavianus, was placed under the custody of the prosecutors' office on Friday for alleged corruption.The suspect was sent to Rajabasa Penitentiary after hours of questioning.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Tanjung Jati B sold to Sumitomo
Tanjung Jati B sold to Sumitomo HONG KONG: Hopewell Holdings Ltd. said on Friday it sold its stalled Indonesian power project to Japan's Sumitomo Corp. for US$306.2 million.Hopewell, a Hong Kong-based infrastructure company, owns 80 percent of the 1,200-Megawatt Tanjung Jati B project in Java, and...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Sanctions imposed on Lippo's appraisers, auditor
Sanctions imposed on Lippo's appraisers, auditorDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance has imposed sanctions on three appraisers and an auditor who conducted an appraisal of Bank Lippo's assets and an audit of its financial report issued late last year, for failing to...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Indonesia's new hobby
Indonesia's new hobby The country has a new hobby -- increasing its provinces. A province begets "children" and "grandchildren", along with districts and municipalities.The result is complicated. It not only confuses pupils on answering such questions as how many provinces Indonesia has, but it...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Bush should be tried
Bush should be tried From Media IndonesiaBy invading Iraq, the U.S. and its allies have demonstrated their evil action, which endangers the world's future and civilization. Therefore, the Central Board of Hidayatullah declares: * George W.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Importing drugs
Importing drugs illegallyFrom Suara Karya The Drug and Food Control Agency (POM) of the Indonesian Ministry of Health is the only institution that has the authority to issue permits for the importation of drugs or psychotropic substances, pursuant to Law No. 22/1997 and Law No 5/1997.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Amid the mounting antiwar protests, including intentions to raid
Amid the mounting antiwar protests, including intentions to raid non-nationals, wage a holy war -- or jihad, and boycott U.S. products, the government recently stated that humanitarian assistance is more urgently needed and as such, is a more appropriate expression of an antiwar stance and sympathy...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
West Java governor admits failure to achieve targets
West Java governor admits failure to achieve targetsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java Governor Nuriana has confessed that West Java under his administration had failed to achieve its seven development program targets in fiscal 2002.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Fire exhibition closes, safety message delivered
Fire exhibition closes, safety message deliveredM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With exhibiting companies acknowledging that both business entities and government offices were interested in installing in their buildings the fire protection systems on offer, the first exhibition in the...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Time is of the essence in U.S.-led war on Iraq
Time is of the essence in U.S.-led war on IraqJuwono Sudarsono, School of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The first casualty of the war in Iraq was not truth nor the appropriateness of broadcasting the war on "reality TV".
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
1. WAR -- 54pt 5cols 1 line (25 x 1)
1. WAR -- 54pt 5cols 1 line (25 x 1) Iraq vows 'hell' for invaders 2. DIPLOMA -- 48pt 5 cols 1 line (30 x 1) RI steps ups efforts for UN meeting 3. SARS -- 40pt 2 cols 3 lines (12 x 3) Concerns raised over government monitoring of SARS
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Police force get grooming tips in new raid deal
Police force get grooming tips in new raid dealZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have vowed to take care when raiding hotels and restaurants in Indonesia so as not to damage the establishments' reputations and hurt their businesses.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Astra posts sharp rise in net profit
Astra posts sharp rise in net profit JAKARTA: Indonesian auto firm Astra International announced on Friday its net profit more than tripled last year to Rp 3.64 trillion (US$408.5 million), partly due to foreign exchange gains on its dollar debt.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Dollar diplomacy
Dollar diplomacyPhilippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila It would be inappropriate for the Philippines to ask for compensation for joining the "coalition of the willing" against Iraq, according to the Philippine ambassador to the United States, Albert del Rosario.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
IBRA hopes to reach APP debt deal
IBRA hopes to reach APP debt dealLinda Silaen, Dow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), said on Friday that it hopes to reach a compromise agreement with foreign creditors next week to restructure US$6.7 billion debt held by Asia Pulp & Paper Co.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
1. RALLY -- 50pt 7 cols 1 line (42 x 1)
1. RALLY -- 50pt 7 cols 1 line (42 x 1) Antiwar rallies tempered with pleas for peace 2. SECURE -- 32pt 3 cols 1 line (40 x 1) Governor vows to protect foreign assets or3. JAPAN -- 30pt 3 cols 2 lines (27 x 2) Tigers, elephants, Indonesians sue Japan over dam project 4.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
South Sulawesi to have two airlines
South Sulawesi to have two airlines Makassar, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi is expected to operate two airline companies this year in its effort to attract visitors to the province.Governor Amin Syam said here on Friday that Celebes Airlines had started operation on Thursday with a maiden fight of...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Refugees lash out at governor's ultimatum
Refugees lash out at governor's ultimatumApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Thousands of people who claim to be Acehnese refugees ignored North Sumatra governor T. Rizal Nurdin's ultimatum to leave the provincial legislative council building, saying they would continue...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Two Dekel members detained for graft
Two Dekel members detained for graft JAKARTA: Two members of the subdistrict council (Dekel) in Serdang, Kemayoran district, are now under police detention for allegedly misusing Rp 700 million of a community empowerment fund (PPMK), Central Jakarta Mayor Petra Lumbun said on Friday.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Iraq war sharpens the ASEAN divide, threatens solidarity
Iraq war sharpens the ASEAN divide, threatens solidarityLee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Like the European Union (EU), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is deeply divided over America's war against Iraq and the 10-member grouping will have to grapple...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Judges rule in favor of cigarette firms in advertisement lawsuit
Judges rule in favor of cigarette firms in advertisement lawsuitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A panel of three judges ruled in favor of the powerful cigarette industry against the plaintiffs, which consisted of consumer and health watchdogs, in a legal battle over illegal cigarette commercials.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Public facilities transfer delayed
Public facilities transfer delayed TANGERANG: Many developers, especially those that have built low-cost housing complexes in Tangerang regency, have not transferred land that is to be provided for public facilities to the regency administration.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Mt. Lokon in N. Sulawesi spews out ash
Mt. Lokon in N. Sulawesi spews out ash MANADO, North Sulawesi: The authorities in Minahasa called on locals to stay alert as Mt. Lokon spewed out ash early on Friday following a strong eruption the day before.No casualties were reported during the eruption.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
JP/6/SAYID
JP/6/SAYIDU.S. must consider effects of drawn-out warHow long will the Iraq affair last? Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Former Governor National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) Jakarta We are now into the second week of the American aggression against Iraq and people are starting to wonder how long this...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 28, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 28, 2003: -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. U.S.-Dollar-Rates U.S. Dollar Rates March 28 JP/13/Dollar Latest %Change Yen 120.02-04 +0.08 Euro* 1.0735-40 +0.38 Sterling* 1.5637-39 -0.05 Swiss franc 1.3758-63 -0.41 Canadian dollar 1.4642-48 +0.09 Australian dollar* 0.5996-99 -0.27 New Zealand dollar* 0.5496-03 -0.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Garin cautious on Iraq war issue
Garin cautious on Iraq war issue JAKARTA: Noted Indonesian director Garin Nugroho believes that a move he calls "a one-day moratorium on American products" would be better than mass street demonstrations to express objection to the U.S.-led attack on Iraq.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
'Humanitarian aid better than protests'
'Humanitarian aid better than protests' Amid the mounting antiwar protests, including intentions to raid non-nationals, wage a holy war -- or jihad, and boycott U.S. products, the government recently stated that humanitarian assistance is more urgently needed and as such, is a more appropriate...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
RP and Muslim rebels to issue statement on peace talks:
RP and Muslim rebels to issue statement on peace talks: Philippine negotiators and Muslim rebels are expected to issue a joint statement on Saturday underlining their commitment to reviving formal peace talks on ending decades of fighting in the south of the country, an official said.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
TV Today: Saturday, March 29, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, March 29, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat10:30 Talk Show: Life Clip11:00...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Antiwar rallies tempered with pleas for peac
Antiwar rallies tempered with pleas for peacThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A rally calling for peace by hundreds of students in Jakarta on Friday was in marked contrast to a number of other rowdier rallies around the country against the United States-led attack on Iraq.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
East Java backs Hamzah, Tosari
East Java backs Hamzah, Tosari SURABAYA: The East Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) nominated Vice President Hamzah Haz and House deputy speaker Tosari Widjaja candidates for the party's chairmanship for the 2003-2008 period on Friday.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Pri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search,
Pri Notowidigdo, The Amrop Hever Group, Global Executive Search, Jakarta, (e-mail: jakarta@amrophever.com)Dealing with your feelings when you accept a job offer You get a call from a friend in the morning.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Lili's questioning to resume Monday
Lili's questioning to resume Monday The controversial questioning of Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission deputy chairman Lili Asdjudireja in relation to corruption allegations was cut short on Friday for medical reasons and will continue Monday.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
FREE AT LAST: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
FREE AT LAST: Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (right) shakes hands with Julkipli, an Indonesian sailor who managed to escape from Muslim rebels in southern Philippines. Julkipli, who met Arroyo on Friday at the presidential palace in Manila, was abducted by Abu Sayyaf bandits along...
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
East Java backs Hamzah, Tosari
East Java backs Hamzah, Tosari SURABAYA: The East Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) nominated Vice President Hamzah Haz and House deputy speaker Tosari Widjaja candidates for the party's chairmanship for the 2003-2008 period on Friday.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Regions to draw up poverty alleviation program
Regions to draw up poverty alleviation programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of efforts to intensify poverty alleviation, the government would leave it to regional administrations to draw up policies to reduce poverty in their respective area.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
TB: Back with a vengeance
TB: Back with a vengeance International Tuberculosis Day, which fell on March 24, passed without much media coverage in Indonesia, despite the fact that tuberculosis (TB) is the third-deadliest disease in the country, after cardiovascular and respiratory diseases.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Security increased after bomb blast
Security increased after bomb blast MYANMAR: Myanmar's military government stepped up security in the country's capital on Friday a day after an explosion killed one person and injured three others, with soldiers scouring parks and garbage bins for more bombs.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
The virtual workplace, take it or leave it
The virtual workplace, take it or leave itVishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.com We always hear the motto, "working smarter, not harder", yet it seems to be seldom performed. Many of us must attend numerous meetings, appointments and discussions to exchange ideas and information.
Sat, 29 Mar 2003
Police, military told to curb animal smuggling
Police, military told to curb animal smugglingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry is calling on the police and military to take firm action against their officers involved in the illegal trade of protected animals.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
1. WAR: 1 x 26
1. WAR: 1 x 26 Fresh raids pound Baghdad 2. UN: 1 x 45 Indonesia criticizes UNSC's silence over war 3. TAX: 3 x 19 Tax evaders may be jailed for a year without trial 4. SADAM: 1 x 36 Saddam's party vows 'maximum damage'
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
Eight luxury cars unclaimed in Batam
Eight luxury cars unclaimed in Batam BATAM, Riau: Eight luxury cars in four containers apparently smuggled from Singapore and now being held by the customs service on Batam Island remained unclaimed as of Thursday, the customs authorities announced.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
'Strict' Muslims shun modern slaughterhouses
'Strict' Muslims shun modern slaughterhousesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Animal Slaughterhouse (RPH) complex in Cakung, East Jakarta, is yet to close its traditional slaughterhouse as it attempts to stop killing cattle with good old-fashioned knives.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
Refugees detain governor, councillors
Refugees detain governor, councillors MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of angry refugees from war-torn Aceh prevented North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin and all provincial councillors from leaving the legislative building for six hours on Thursday, as their demand for immediate disbursement of...
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
Bogasari starts up plant in S'pore
Bogasari starts up plant in S'pore SINGAPORE: Indonesia's Bogasari Flour Mills has started running in Singapore its first overseas flour plant, a senior company official told Dow Jones on Thursday.Bogasari International is currently running at under 30 percent of full capacity of 60,000 metric tons...
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
Mega urged to suspend Rachman over graft charge
Mega urged to suspend Rachman over graft chargeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent decision of the Attorney General's Office to declare Lili Asdjudiredja, a member of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), a graft suspect has prompted calls for the...
Fri, 28 Mar 2003
The press must focus on humanity in war coverage
The press must focus on humanity in war coverage One week into the Iraq war and everyday, scores of people tune into the news for the latest developments. Amid the "information bombardment" and allegations of unbalanced coverage, The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to Chairman of the Press...