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Thu, 06 Mar 2003
Landslide victims sue forestry firm, government
Landslide victims sue forestry firm, governmentAinur R. Sophiaan and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Bandung The families of at least 26 people who were killed in a landslide that hit the East Java town of Pacet in December last year sued state forestry firm Perhutani and the local...
Thu, 06 Mar 2003
Lippo again
Lippo again I'm really deeply concerned over media reports on Bank Lippo. There are several reasons for this concern.First, the government has been tardy with its reaction even though the Bank Lippo issue has become the talk of the town for over two months.
Thu, 06 Mar 2003
Rp 412m allotted for one classroom
Rp 412m allotted for one classroomBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the general public may be well aware of the poor condition of Jakarta's schools, they may not know a lot of money is being poured into renovating them.
Thu, 06 Mar 2003
Anti-U.S. protests continue
Anti-U.S. protests continue YOGYAKARTA: Protest continued on Wednesday against the United States' plans to attack Iraq, which it accuses of developing weapons of mass destruction.In Yogyakarta, around 100 student activists marched from the Gadjah Mada University campus in Bulaksumur to the Tugu...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Utut assured slot in world championship
Utut assured slot in world championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto of Indonesia chalked up a double accomplishment from his participation at the Asian Championship in Doha which ended over the weekend.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Police warn of rising street crimes
Police warn of rising street crimesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While introducing a new method of categorizing crimes in Jakarta, the City Police warned on Tuesday over the increasing trend of street crimes in the capital city.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
JP/13/Cons
JP/13/ConsGovt to set up consumer protection agencyAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government was planning to set up the National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) to help protect consumers against irresponsible producers or traders, a top official at the ministry of industry and...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
House finishes envoy exams
House finishes envoy examsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II overseeing foreign affairs wrapped up its review of 19 ambassadorial candidates on Tuesday, with traces of disappointment evident on the faces of commission members.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
* Headlines: Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court 2
* Headlines: Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court 2 * National:Two KPU members quit over double positions 4 * Archipelago:Batam mayor orders closure of casinos 5 * Opinion: Corruption: "Right or wrong, my party" 7 * City: Police warn of rising street crime8 * Sports: Singh and Mickelson withdraw...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Government to set up consumer protection agency
Government to set up consumer protection agencyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government was planning to set up the National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) to help protect consumers against irresponsible producers or traders, a top official at the ministry of industry and...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Abdullah to take charge as PM on leave
Abdullah to take charge as PM on leaveMALAYSIA: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's deputy Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who takes over Malaysia's leadership in October, is to begin a two-month stint as acting prime minister on Thursday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Public holidays
Public holidays in 2003 calendars From Kompas The government, through a joint decree from the minister of religious affairs, the minister of manpower and transmigration and the state minister for administrative reforms, has stipulated changes in public holidays in 2003.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Batam mayor orders closure of all casinos
Batam mayor orders closure of all casinosFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir has ordered the closure of at least 46 casinos on the industrial island after hundreds of workers, angered by the police closure of a legalized casino, threatened to spark unrest should other...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Traders protest at City Council
Traders protest at City Council JAKARTA: Some 100 street vendors who were evicted from outside the Pasar Minggu traditional market in South Jakarta staged a protest in the grounds of City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the city administration allow them to start trading again.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Industry based Close Downsize
Industry based Close Downsize on two-digit ISIC* 2001 2002 2001 2002 31 Food, beverages 166 215 139 129 and tobacco 32 Textile, garment 151 242 111 154 and leathers 33 Wood, bamboo, rattan 122 143 89 140 and willow 34 Paper, printing and 15 27 10 10 publishing 35 Chemical, petroleum, 73 67 19 27...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Army chief to attend mass prayer
Army chief to attend mass prayer SURABAYA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu and former president Abdurrahman Wahid are expected to attend a mass prayer meeting organized by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Surabaya, East Java, next Sunday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
House to quiz BI governor nominees
House to quiz BI governor nominees JAKARTA: House leaders and faction chairpersons urged the House finance and banking commission to finish its selection hearings on candidates for the position of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor by May 10.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Nearly quarter million displaced by RP fighting
Nearly quarter million displaced by RP fightingAgence France-Presse, Manila Nearly a quarter million people were displaced by fighting between government troops and Muslim separatists in the southern Philippines last month and remain fearful of returning home, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
RP reaches agreement on money laundering reform
RP reaches agreement on money laundering reformCecil Morella, Agence France-Presse, Manila Philippines legislators have agreed with an international financial task force to amend Manila's money laundering law to escape the imposition of sanctions later this month, officials announced Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Japanese woman found murdered
Japanese woman found murdered TANGERANG: A 62-year-old Japanese woman was found dead in a bathroom at her home in Perigi Baru village, Pondok Aren district, Tangerang regency, late on Monday.Tangerang police chief Sr. Comr.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
RI to lose $4b in Davidoff trademark debacle
RI to lose $4b in Davidoff trademark debacleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta German cigarette company Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH told the Indonesian government on Tuesday that the country would lose US$4 billion in tax revenues and more than 60,000 jobs over an ongoing court dispute invovling the...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Govt to establish commission to protect abused children
Govt to establish commission to protect abused childrenEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, in accordance with the new law on child protection, is preparing a commission that may be allowed to bring abusive parents to justice.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
U.S. lawyer claims Saudis funded Bali bombing
U.S. lawyer claims Saudis funded Bali bombingAgence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia A U.S. lawyer claimed on Tuesday to have found evidence that money from Saudi Arabia was used to fund terrorist cells linked to the October bombings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Presidential Guard to have new commander soon
Presidential Guard to have new commander soonFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A major reshuffle of military and adjutant positions in the Presidential Palace is in the offing with the replacement of Presidential Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Nono Sampono set to go ahead soon.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court
Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia courtIbnu Matnoor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The Indonesian province of Aceh opened its first sharia court on Tuesday as part of its special autonomy status granted by the central government, but top local officials promised to uphold Islamic law in a...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Australia deports RI fishermen
Australia deports RI fishermen PERTH, Australia: An Indonesian fisherman jailed over his role in an infamous people-smuggling operation has been deported from Australia after his release from prison here, officials said Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
City administration told to withdraw 'Dekel' funds
City administration told to withdraw 'Dekel' fundsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has been urged to withdraw Rp 130 billion of aid funds for 167 subdistricts amid widespread corruption by subdistrict officials and members of the subdistrict representatives...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March. 5, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March. 5, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, Vibrasi by Hengki Qusta, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), March. 9 to March. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Painting, Explorasi Expresi, by Perupa Sidoarjo, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
At least 19 dead, more than 100 injured in Philippines bomb blasts
At least 19 dead, more than 100 injured in Philippines bomb blasts Agencies Davao, PhilippinesAt least 19 people were killed and more than 100 others injured on Tuesday in a bomb attack at a key airport in the rebellion- torn southern Philippines, officials and reports said.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
3 killed in helicopter crash at Sahid Jaya Hotel
3 killed in helicopter crash at Sahid Jaya HotelM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A commercial helicopter undertaking a survey flight skid off the helipad of the Sahid Jaya Hotel in Central Jakarta and fell 22 floors into the hotel's swimming pool, killing all three people on board.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Civilian supremacy
Civilian supremacy One would have thought that the question about civilian supremacy over the military has already been settled, because that is what Indonesia needs in order to build a truly democratic society.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Dengue fever kills 23 in South Sulawesi
Dengue fever kills 23 in South SulawesiAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi An outbreak of dengue fever in South Sulawesi over the past two months has killed at least 23 people and hospitalized 546 others, signaling the possibility of an increase over last year's 38 deaths, a...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
U.S. lawyer claims link between Saudis and Bali bombing
U.S. lawyer claims link between Saudis and Bali bombing Agence France-Presse Sydney, AustraliaA U.S. lawyer claimed on Tuesday to have found evidence that money from Saudi Arabia was used to fund terrorist cells linked to the October bombings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Futuris Asia alliance key for wheat ambitions
Futuris Asia alliance key for wheat ambitionsDow Jones, Melbourne Australian agricultural company Futuris Corp.'s new alliance with Indonesia's Salim Group and Japan's Nissho Iwai Corp. is key for developing a grain export business to complement its wool, horticulture, meat and livestock...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Bill drafters reject a return to power by TNI
Bill drafters reject a return to power by TNITiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civilian experts who helped draft the military bill have said they never proposed an article which would empower the armed forces at the expense of democracy.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Dengue fever afflicts Tangerang
Dengue fever afflicts Tangerang TANGERANG: Since January this year, 20 residents of Tangerang municipality have suffered from dengue fever and received medical treatment at local hospitals, the municipal health agency chief revealed on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Organda allowed to import used buses
Organda allowed to import used busesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) will be allowed to buy imported second-hand buses from Japan and Australia at reduced prices in a deal with the government to cancel a planned bus fare hike.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Rupiah Rates March.4
Rupiah Rates March.4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,760.22 5,142.13 5,480.29 5,421.84 Brunei dollar 1 5,410.88 4,832.81 5,147.92 5,095.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,323.63 5,645.88 6,016.31 5,952.99 Swiss franc 1 7,013.23 6,263.45 6,672.40 6,604.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
House members want councillors released
House members want councillors released SURABAYA: A number of House of Representatives' members from Jakarta have demanded the release of two senior councillors, currently being detained in Surabaya on graft charges, saying they would take responsibility should the councillors abscond.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Taman Safari's Hadi Manansang dies at 87
Taman Safari's Hadi Manansang dies at 87Pat Irving, Taman Safari Indonesia, Bogor, West Java As light slowly dawned over a mist-shrouded Mount Pangrango on Sunday morning, there was a buzz of activity at Taman Safari Indonesia as a television crew prepared to broadcast live from the park's animal...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
1. SHARIA: 1 x 40
1. SHARIA: 1 x 40 Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court 2. JSC: 1 x 52 HDC to continue work in Aceh despite recent attack 3. BALI: 2 x 26 U.S. lawyer claims Saudis funded Bali bombings 4. ODD: 1 x 30 Axe-man attacks chef over pizza
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Raids on street walkers
Raids on street walkers Raids on women suspected of being street walkers in Bogor have provoked criticism, with several people strongly protesting the Bogor administration's incompetence for netting the wrong persons last week.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Why so many
Why so many inaccuracies? The Jakarta Post, usually known for its accuracy in reporting, misled the readers, at least on a couple of occasions, particularly, on its Sports section, recently.On Feb. 28, 2003, in your Sports page, a headline stated Nehra gives England six of the best in W. Cup.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
Muara Tawar plant crucial to avoiding power crisis: PLN
Muara Tawar plant crucial to avoiding power crisis: PLNA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned power company PLN said on Tuesday that its choice of technology for the construction of the Muara Tawar power plant was the best alternative available to help avoid a power crisis in the near...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
January exports rise 23 percent
January exports rise 23 percent Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaExports in January increased by 23 percent in value to US$4.92 billion, compared to $4.09 billion posted in the same month last year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Tuesday.
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, March. 5, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, March. 5, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi6:30 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show:RT / RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 Documentary 9:30 Cooking Program: Menu Sehat10:30 Entertainment11:00...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
VP, activist oppose proposed bill on state intelligence
VP, activist oppose proposed bill on state intelligenceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz and human rights activist criticized on Tuesday a proposed bill on state intelligence, slated to be discussed by the government, saying that it was an affront to civil...
Wed, 05 Mar 2003
HDC to continue work in Aceh despite recent attack
HDC to continue work in Aceh despite recent attackNani Farida and Ibnu Matnoor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A mob attacked the tripartite monitoring team office in Central Aceh on Monday, but the peace observers pledged to continue their mission in the war-torn province.