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Sat, 31 Jan 2004
TPM demands release of 'Gun Gun'
TPM demands release of 'Gun Gun' JAKARTA: The Muslim Defense Team (TPM) demanded on Friday that Rusmawan Gunawan, alias Gun Gun, be freed due to what they claimed to be insufficient evidence about his involvement in aiding and abetting terrorists.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Akbar's lawyers warn of pressure on judges 2
* Headlines: Akbar's lawyers warn of pressure on judges 2 * National: House urged to suspend judiciary bill 4 * Archipelago: 5,000 flee as Flores volcano erupts 5 * Opinion: Visa policy an unnecessary blunder? 6 * City: Govt ignores environmental crisis in Puncak 8 * Sports: Verplank commands at...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Educators need a more positive attitude to be model to students
Educators need a more positive attitude to be model to studentsSimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia, Jakarta Talking recently to educators in Indonesia has, at times, been a disturbing experience.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Indonesia hopes to learn from Austrian SME program
Indonesia hopes to learn from Austrian SME programThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should learn from Austria's success in turning its small and medium-scale businesses and cooperatives into the backbone of its economy and its largest employer, Indonesian Ambassador to Austria Samodra Sriwidjaja...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
RI hires Bob Dole as lobbyist in U.S
RI hires Bob Dole as lobbyist in U.SFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government indicated on Friday that it had hired former U.S. Republican Senator Bob Dole as the country's official lobbyist to deal with the U.S. administration in Washington.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
RI bridge team wins Aussie Open
RI bridge team wins Aussie Open JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bridge League champion team extended its winning streak when it won the Australian Summer Bridge Open tournament in Canberra, Australia.The team, which returned to Jakarta on Thursday, was sponsored by Djarum, comprised Ferdy Waluyan, Giovanni...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Nuwa Wea denies having met Taiwanese minister
Nuwa Wea denies having met Taiwanese ministerNuwa Wea denies having met Taiwanese minister: Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea denied on Friday he had met and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Taiwanese Commission for Labor Affairs minister as earlier claimed by...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Gajah Tunggal projects 20 percent growth in 2004
Gajah Tunggal projects 20 percent growth in 2004Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed tire maker PT Gajah Tunggal is projecting a 15 percent to 20 percent growth in sales in 2004, said Mulyati Gozali, the company's new president commissioner, on Friday after a shareholders'...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Ex-police chief hails New Order
Ex-police chief hails New Order SALATIGA, Central Java: Former National Police chief Gen. (ret) Dibyo Widodo claimed that many people were longing for the period when the New Order regime ruled the country.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
1. LANDSLIDE: 1 LINE, 56 COUNTS
1. LANDSLIDE: 1 LINE, 56 COUNTS Fifteen perish, two missing as landslides devastate C. Java 2. RAIN: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Wild storm rips through Jakarta 3. ADHA: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Indonesians ready for haj pilgrimage 4. HOSTAGES: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Freed hostages tell of nightmares in captivity
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Taiwan to end ban on RI workers
Taiwan to end ban on RI workersJAKARTA: Taiwan is likely next month to lift a ban on the recruitment of new Indonesian workers, a Taipei official said Friday.He said Taiwan's labour minister, Chen Chu, and her Indonesian counterpart, Jacob Nuwa Wea, held talks here Thursday and agreed that Jakarta...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
One dead, 5,000 flee volcano eruption
One dead, 5,000 flee volcano eruptionYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least one person was reported dead and some 5,000 others evacuated from their homes after a volcano on Flores island in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted, spewing dark clouds of ash and molten...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Akbar's lawyers warn of pressure on judges
Akbar's lawyers warn of pressure on judgesKurniawan Hari and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers of convicted Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung on Friday criticized the increasing frequency and size of the protest rallies outside the Supreme Court (MA) building, saying that the...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
NGOs demand House to suspend judiciary deliberations
NGOs demand House to suspend judiciary deliberationsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) called on the House of Representatives and the government on Friday to suspend the deliberation of three judiciary bills due to the limited...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Indonesia's controversial visa policy - Calculated move or
Indonesia's controversial visa policy - Calculated move or unnecessary blunderJoe L. Spartz Business Consultant Jakarta Many had hoped that Indonesia's restrictive new tourist visa policy would be relegated to the back-burner and discreetly forgotten.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Four rebels killed in Aceh
Four rebels killed in AcehBANDA ACEH: Soldiers have shot dead four separatist rebels and arrested three others in Aceh province, the military said Friday.The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels were killed in separate raids in two districts on Thursday, said Asep Sapari, a military spokesman.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Paradigm shift in RI higher education
Paradigm shift in RI higher educationSetiono, Lecturer , Atmajaya Catholic University, Jakarta It is not enough to keep abreast with advances in science and technology -- higher learning institutions should also be pioneers.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to
JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) plans to sell debt and equity in Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile maker, in a third attempt to woo overseas investors to buy 29 trillion rupiah (US$3.4 billion) of assets, IBRA chairman Syafruddin Temenggung said.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Yogyakarta hosts children's congress
Yogyakarta hosts children's congress JAKARTA: The National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) will organize the 4th Congress for Indonesian Children in Yogyakarta next month.Commission chairman Seto Mulyadi said after a meeting with deputy House speaker Muhaimin Iskandar here on Friday...
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Locals attack red-light cafes
Locals attack red-light cafes BOGOR: Local residents attacked and burned about 12 small cafes in Kampung Babakan, Pondok Udik subdistrict, Kemang district, at about 5 a.m. on Friday, the core business of which they accused of prostitution.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
'Better safe than sorry; fish instead of chicken'
'Better safe than sorry; fish instead of chicken' Although there has not yet been a reported case in the country of humans infected with avian influenza, or bird flu, many people have opted not to eat chicken, eggs or other poultry products.
Sat, 31 Jan 2004
Club culture
Club culture Welcome to a brand new Jakarta Post column that each Friday will inform you of all the special events, club nights and other entertainment scheduled for the weekend in Jakarta. If your club, restaurant or venue has something on, e-mail the details with phone contact to:...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Poll authority sticks to PDI-P ban
Poll authority sticks to PDI-P banRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan General Election Commission (KPUD) has insisted on its decision to bar the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI-P) East Kalimantan chapter from the legislative election.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Parties ready for legal battle
Parties ready for legal battle JAKARTA: A coalition of 13 political parties completed on Thursday documents to be presented at court when they file a lawsuit against three major parties for abusing Rp 15 trillion (US$1.7 billion) in state assets.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Amien Rais' new book offers humor
Amien Rais' new book offers humor JAKARTA: A compilation of anecdotes and witticisms from People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Amien Rais was launched on Thursday.Guru Salimin (Teacher Salimin) features 60 stories of Amien, a presidential aspirant of the National Mandate Party (PAN).
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Six held for 'inciting rebellion' in RP
Six held for 'inciting rebellion' in RPPHILIPPINES: Six Philippine military officers have been arrested for inciting rebellion against President Gloria Arroyo's government, officials said on Thursday.The six, who have been detained by the Philippine army, were part of a group within the armed...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Presidential veto of House legislation criticized
Presidential veto of House legislation criticizedKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has questioned a proposal to grant the presidency the right to veto the entry into effect of legislation passed by the House of Representatives, arguing that the...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
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State of civil emergency, integrated ops in Papua? Neles Tebay Pontifical University of Urbaniana Rome2. Pro -- Brazil breaks out 1 x 30 Brazil breaks out upon Lula's vision Jeffrey D. Sachs Professor of Economics Columbia University Project Syndicate
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
EU to provide $7.5m grant to innovative businesses
EU to provide $7.5m grant to innovative businessesEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta A visiting European Commission (EC) delegation is encouraging business associations in Indonesia to apply for grants under a program called the Small Project Facility (SPF).
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Cleric defends polygamous politicians
Cleric defends polygamous politicians KEDIRI, East Java: Chairman of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) Sahal Mahfudz sees no need to classify politicians who practice polygamy among the so-called "rotten" politicians, saying that marrying more than one women did not indicate immorality under...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
15 Malaysians detained for illegal logging
15 Malaysians detained for illegal loggingNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Bintuni Police subprecinct recently arrested 15 Malaysian nationals for illegal logging in Papua.The 15 suspects were caught cutting down trees in a forest concession area of Tohiba subdistrict, without...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Attractive new TV show
Attractive new TV show Fortunately, although in stark contrast to conventional TV- shows or dramas, a newly nascent TV program has emerged on Indosiar station, dubbed Tembang peduli kasih Song of compassionate love), featuring Bob Tutupoly as chief entertainer, with a batch of other noted artist,...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Aussie opposition keen to strengthen Asia ties
Aussie opposition keen to strengthen Asia tiesBelinda Goldsmith, Reuters, Sydney, Australia Australia's new opposition leader, touted as the most serious threat to the government in eight years, launched his bid for the nation's top job on Thursday pledging to strengthen ties within Asia.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Militant gets life for Bali bombing role 2
* Headlines: Militant gets life for Bali bombing role 2 * National: Soeharto proteges join elections 4 * Archipelago: Four Palopo bombing suspects arrested 5 * Opinion: State of civil emergency in Papua? 6 * City: Hi-tech garbage facility hits a snag 8 * Sports: Legislators back sports door prize...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Public protests pollution
Public protests pollution JAKARTA: Dozens of demonstrators staged a protest at City Hall on Thursday, demanding Governor Sutiyoso take stern measures against an oil driller they said was polluting the waters of the Thousands Islands.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Megawati orders selective cull
Megawati orders selective cullFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government responded to international criticism, including from the World Health Organization (WHO), over its handling of the bird flu outbreak by announcing on...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Indonesia buys LNG cargo from Algeria for buyers
Indonesia buys LNG cargo from Algeria for buyersBloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia, the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas, bought a cargo of the fuel from Algeria to help meet export commitments after the Southeast Asian country channeled its natural gas supplies to domestic users.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
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Graft and tax collectionFrom Koran Tempo I agree with Taufiequrachman, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), who has called on the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) to issue a ruling that corruption is forbidden according to Islam.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Government to offer controlling interest in scandal-ridden BNI
Government to offer controlling interest in scandal-ridden BNIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will divest a 51 percent stake in scandal-hit Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) via a strategic sale in the first semester after the completion of the bank's on-going restructuring process.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Court orders suspension of 2003 water rate hike
Court orders suspension of 2003 water rate hikeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Thursday that the city administration would suspend last year's water rate hike indefinitely in its verdict on a class action suit filed by the Jakarta Tap Water...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
New Honda Stream offers all the comforts of a sedan
New Honda Stream offers all the comforts of a sedanNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's automotive market seems to be opening up this year, particularly in the multipurpose van (MPV) segment, as new vehicles are being launched one after the other.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Four Palopo bombing suspects arrested
Four Palopo bombing suspects arrestedSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Sulawesi police have captured four suspects charged with the bombing earlier this month at the Sampoddo Indah Cafe in Palopo regency, which killed four people.National Police detective chief Comr. Gen.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Kofi A. Annan
Kofi A. Annan Secretary-General United Nations Brussels2. Inqui -- Deadly threat 2 x 21 Bird flu unlikely to go the way of the dodo soon Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila3. Yale -- A rising new force in world public opinion 1 X 30 Rising new force in world opinion Immanuel...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Tanah Abang goat sellers still confident of sales
Tanah Abang goat sellers still confident of salesUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Goat sellers in the Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta, are still confident of good sales prior to the upcoming celebration of Idul Adha, or Sacrifice Day, on Feb.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Facts about bird flu
Facts about bird flu Here is a look at the bird flu spreading through Asia. WHAT IS IT: A form of influenza believed to strike all birds, though domestic poultry are believed especially prone to it. It also has jumped to humans, though no human-to-human transmission has been reported.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Thai man stabbed in robbery
Thai man stabbed in robbery YOGYAKARTA: Robbers injured a Thai businessman and made off with his cellular phone and money on Wednesday night, local police said on Thursday.The victim, identified only by the initials KHC, 52, sustained serious stab wounds in the arm during the robbery at 9:30 p.m.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Danamon issues debt to acquire Adira
Danamon issues debt to acquire AdiraThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Danamon announced on Thursday a plan to issue Rp 2.4 trillion (US$285 million) in subordinated debt to raise funds to purchase majority shares in automotive financing company PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Legislators back sports door prize scheme
Legislators back sports door prize schemeZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) expressed support on Thursday for the National Sports Council (KONI) scheme in conjunction with PT Metropolitan Magnum Indonesia (MMI) to hand out door prizes at sporting events in a...
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Multifinance industry sees brighter prospects
Multifinance industry sees brighter prospectsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Financial Services Association (APPI) projected net investment by the country's multifinance industry this year to grow by 20 percent to Rp 60 trillion (US$7.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004
Navy intercepts illegal loggers
Navy intercepts illegal loggers JAKARTA: Naval officers intercepted on Thursday two Indonesian ships carrying illegal logs in the Aru Sea, Southeast Maluku.The crew of the KRI Sutanto patrol boat confiscated 1,268 logs aboard the Fitria Perdana and Semangat Lestari, which were leaving Indonesian...