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Wed, 12 Mar 2003
RI, Australia urge dialog to end N. Korea crisis
RI, Australia urge dialog to end N. Korea crisisFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Australia have mounted pressure on North Korea to engage in a multilateral dialog involving not only the United States, but also countries in the region, to end the nuclear standoff on the...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
More on Kabelvision
More on Kabelvision It was with a strange sense of relief that I read the letters from Ong Hock Chuan and Melly Rindanaung regarding Kabelvision's unacceptable service. I now realize that I am not a lone voice crying in the wilderness!For three years, I enjoyed an almost flawless broadband Internet...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Experts say regulations leave women unprotected
Experts say regulations leave women unprotectedTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts have bemoaned the lack of gender awareness in the making of city regulations which have resulted in the abuse of women's rights as reflected in the alleged rape of a woman nabbed in last...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Fire destroys state assets records
Fire destroys state assets recordsRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fire on the sixth floor of the finance ministry building that destroyed important documents on state assets early on Tuesday morning has raised suspicions that it may have been set by corruptors trying to destroy...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Police chief orders investigation of 'Tempo' attack
Police chief orders investigation of 'Tempo' attackMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaNational Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar has ordered an investigation into the recent mob attack on the offices of Tempo magazine, which was sparked by an article on businessman Tomy Winata.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Shares prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 11, 2003
Shares prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 11, 2003 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 0...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
TNI holds two-day national meeting
TNI holds two-day national meeting JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) started a two-day national meeting on Tuesday aimed at creating a uniform vision among TNI leaders in carrying out its 2003 work program.TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Damar Harsanto
Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaGiven the stress of the city, many Jakartans find it necessary to have someone to whom they can talk and pour out their feelings and pent up frustrations. This person might be a friend, a family member or a professional.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Great asset mystery: What does the city own?
Great asset mystery: What does the city own?Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The total worth of the city's assets remains a mystery as the city administration does not have any clear data on it. A team established late last year to track down the assets was unable to complete the job.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
2 TKI (3 x 24)
2 TKI (3 x 24) Indonesian will continue to work overseas illegallyJP/4/migrant Indonesian migrant workers will continue to work overseas illegally 3. HARI ( 2 x 27) Minister considers revising law on local govt companies 4. HABIBI ( 1 x 50 ) Habibie Center talking shop calls for world peace
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Unscrupulous flour importers to be punished
Unscrupulous flour importers to be punishedAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Trade and Industry said that some 11 brands of imported wheat flour products from Australia, India, China and Malaysia sold at local markets did not meet government-set nutritional requirements.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Saving what remains of Jakarta
Saving what remains of JakartaBambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta He does not consider the prestigious awards under his belt a reason to be complacent.Instead, Chaeruddin keeps up his conservation work in his neighborhood in Karang Tengah in Cilandak subdistrict, South Jakarta.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
1. ID -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48 pts, 70 counts
1. ID -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48 pts, 70 countsJakarta to become first province to launch 'national IDs' in April 2. Tempo -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36 pts, 52 counts Police chief orders investigation into 'Tempo' attack3.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Driver arrested for murder
Driver arrested for murder JAKARTA: After a one-week manhunt, Jakarta Police arrested a driver suspected of killing his employer, a 61-year-old Japanese woman named Senda Michi.Chief of detectives Sr. Com.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
S. Kalimantan governor fends off bribery charges
S. Kalimantan governor fends off bribery chargesYuliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan South Kalimantan Governor Sjachrial Darham on Tuesday rejected claims that he had bribed Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno in order to retain his governorship after the local council...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Australians begin returning to Bali
Australians begin returning to BaliAssociated Press, Sydney, Australia Five months after two terrorist bombs killed 202 people on Bali, Australian travelers are returning to the Indonesian holiday island, a travel company said Tuesday.Eighty-nine Australians died in the Oct. 12 blasts.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Mega to visit East Nusa Tenggara
Mega to visit East Nusa Tenggara SOE, East Nusa Tenggara: President Megawati Soekarnoputri plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) in East Nusa Tenggara province next Saturday, officials said.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
APP debt restructuring threatens diplomatic furor
APP debt restructuring threatens diplomatic furorDow Jones, Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. Ltd.'s failure to repay its massive debt is threatening a diplomatic row between Indonesia and 11 foreign governments that are urging President Megawati Soekarnoputri to intervene in the restructuring.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
BCA reports lower net profit
BCA reports lower net profit JAKARTA: Bank Central Asia (BCA), one of Indonesia's leading banks, said Tuesday its audited consolidated net profit fell 19 percent on year to Rp 2.54 trillion in 2002, dragged by a higher deferred income tax.Deferred income tax soared to Rp 850.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Bapepam considers criminal charges in Bank Lippo case
Bapepam considers criminal charges in Bank Lippo caseZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is considering filing criminal charges against alleged wrongdoers in the Bank Lippo scam.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
PWI to hold dialog on national unity
PWI to hold dialog on national unity JAKARTA: The Yogyakarta branch of the Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) is planning to hold a dialog on national unity on Saturday with a number of well-known public figures being invited to attend.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
An attack on `Tempo' is an assault on our freedom
An attack on `Tempo' is an assault on our freedomEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The phones, both the fixed line at the office and the cell version, never stopped ringing on Saturday.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
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;JP;zph; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates March 11 JP/13/13RupiahRupiah Rates March 11 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,773.36 5,153.87 5,492.78 5,434.22 Brunei dollar 1 5,406.51 4,827.53 5,143.76 5,090.12Canadian dollar 1 6,424.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
RI, Australia to trace Hendra's assets
RI, Australia to trace Hendra's assets JAKARTA: The Indonesian government will cooperate with the Australian authorities to finally resolve the case of business tycoon Hendra Rahardja, who died early last month.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, March. 12, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, March. 12, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show:RT / RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 Tourism 9:30 Cooking Program: Menu Sehat10:00 Entertainment11:00...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Malaysian vows to probe mistreatment of Indians
Malaysian vows to probe mistreatment of IndiansAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian authorities on Tuesday pledged to investigate allegations that police mistreated more than 150 Indians, including many information technology professionals, wrongly detained on suspicion of being illegal immigrants.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
1. Endy -- An attack on Tempo - an assault on our freedom
1. Endy -- An attack on Tempo - an assault on our freedom 2 x 23 An attack on 'Tempo' is an assault on our freedom Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. Pro -- The bubble of American supremacy 1 X 30 Removing Saddam is a good thing, yet U.S.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Psychology remains an overlooked science
Psychology remains an overlooked scienceDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Given the stress of the city, many Jakartans find it necessary to have someone to whom they can talk and pour out their feelings and pent up frustrations.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Howard seen using Bali blasts to win support on Iraq
Howard seen using Bali blasts to win support on IraqBelinda Goldsmith, Reuters, Canberra Relatives of Australian victims of last year's Bali bombings accused Prime Minister John Howard on Tuesday of playing on public emotions by using their loved ones to garner support for a war against Iraq.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Pitting people
Pitting people against each otherFrom Kompas As an ordinary citizen, I was sad and disappointed to learn of the establishment of the Message of the People's Plight Front (Ampera) as I find it hard to understand why those claiming to be community figures always set a bad example for the people.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Trials drag on in Tangerang court
Trials drag on in Tangerang court TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court has become bogged down by two trials: one a corruption case involving the former chief of the municipal land agency, Satmojo, the second an annexation case involving municipal council speaker Gian Sugiharsono.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Australia PM seen exploiting Bali terror over Iraq
Australia PM seen exploiting Bali terror over Iraq Belinda Goldsmith, Reuters, Canberra Relatives of Australian victims of last year's Bali bombings accused Prime Minister John Howard on Tuesday of playing on public emotions by using their loved ones to garner support for a war against Iraq.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
YLKI should get facts straight
YLKI should get facts straight Having read the article on the Ministry of Transportation's plan to import secondhand buses from Australia and Japan, it immediately struck me that it was a good idea to cheaply import older buses provided that they were still in good condition.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Bali blast suspects named in RP envoy's residence attack
Bali blast suspects named in RP envoy's residence attackDamar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A preliminary investigation has provided police with the names of nine suspects in the Aug.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Assuring fair elections
Assuring fair elections Barring unforeseen obstacles, it now seems that Indonesia is pretty well on its way toward holding its next general election as scheduled -- more or less. That, certainly, is cause for satisfaction, given the widespread fears -- "suspicions" might be a better word -- of...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Chemotherapy, unpleasant but necessary
Chemotherapy, unpleasant but necessaryTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When someone finds out they have to undergo chemotherapy treatment, they are often overcome with dread, immediately visualizing loss of hair, frequent vomiting and drastic loss of body weight -- not unlike Campbell...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Military return to power would open old wound
Military return to power would open old woundArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapost.com After laying low and being in a defensive mood for almost five years the military has made it surprisingly clear that it aims to return to power by shooting three salvos...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Indonesian workers will continue to work overseas illegally
Indonesian workers will continue to work overseas illegallyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian workers still prefer to work abroad illegally due to complex procedures, both in Indonesia and receiving countries, an analyst has said.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
People go to E. Timor without passports
People go to E. Timor without passports ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Three years since East Nusa Tenggara province saw a new country appear on its doorstep in the form of East Timor, people on both sides have yet to get used to carrying passports when they cross the border, an Indonesian...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Glodok remains messy
Glodok remains messyFrom Warta Kota The area in front of the Harco Building in Glodok, West Jakarta, remains messy despite the iron fence and traffic signs. Clearly, local authorities have failed to exercise proper control over this area.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March 12, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, Vibrasi by Hengki Qusta, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), until March 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Painting, Explorasi Expresi, by Perupa Sidoarjo, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Crowd stops student brawl
Crowd stops student brawl BOGOR: A fight involving four students aboard a commuter train at the Bojong Gede station in Bogor was broken up by passengers on Tuesday.The incident involved a number of students, some armed with sharp weapons such as sickles.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
8 Indonesians awaiting trial in U.S.
8 Indonesians awaiting trial in U.S. JAKARTA: Eight Indonesians are still detained in separate locations by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) of the United States for immigration offenses.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Habibie Center talking shop calls for world peace
Habibie Center talking shop calls for world peaceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta World religious leaders and former heads of government will prepare a joint statement calling for world peace during a two- day meeting beginning here on Tuesday and hosted by The Habibie Center.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Indonesia and Australia to strengthen economic ties
Indonesia and Australia to strengthen economic tiesDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the effort to bolster economic ties between Indonesia and Australia, the governments of the two countries have pledged to double the value of their bilateral trade within the next five years,...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Shortage of firemen in Jakarta
Shortage of firemen in Jakarta JAKARTA: The head of city fire department, Johnny Pangaribuan, said that Jakarta was in need of 2,300 firefighters, as the current figure stood far below the ideal 4,800 personnel.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Asia-Pacific LNG projects face tough sales battle
Asia-Pacific LNG projects face tough sales battle Michelle Nichols and Cameron Dueck, Reuters, Melbourne/Singapore Malaysia's state oil firm Petronas has almost completed a new US$1.5 billion plant to compress and cool natural gas for export, but faces a tough battle with other Asian producers to...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
N. Sumatra Police name 16 suspects in Rp 2 billion refugee aid scam
N. Sumatra Police name 16 suspects in Rp 2 billion refugee aid scamApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra Police have named 16 people as suspects in the alleged embezzlement of Rp 2 billion (US$225,225) in resettlement funds for refugees from Aceh in North Sumatra.
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Govt told to speed up party vetting
Govt told to speed up party vettingArya Abhiseka and Fabiola Desy Unidjaya, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) urged the government on Tuesday to speed up the ongoing verification of new political parties to allow it to hold the general election and presidential...
Wed, 12 Mar 2003
Wahaha to become global player
Wahaha to become global player BEIJING: Hangzhou Wahaha Group Co., China's largest beverage company, wants to become a consumer goods company of global scale by expanding its brand into new areas such as children's clothing and personal-care products.