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Thu, 29 Jan 2004
No party reaches 30 percent of women running
No party reaches 30 percent of women runningMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 7,756 nominees were declared eligible on Wednesday for this year's legislative election, but no party met the 30 percent recommendation for lady candidates in all 69 electoral districts.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
ICRC suspends Aceh mediation
ICRC suspends Aceh mediationTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday it had put on ice its role in attempting to mediate the release of civilians being held hostage by Free Aceh Movement separatists.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Woman outwits police, turns poll simulation into comedy
Woman outwits police, turns poll simulation into comedyEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A poll simulation held by the Jakarta Police in front of their headquarters on Wednesday to test their security preparedness for the upcoming elections degenerated into a farce when a lone woman managed to...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
'Mad cow, bird flu ... should I stop eating?'
'Mad cow, bird flu ... should I stop eating?' After keeping it secret from the public for five months, an outbreak of avian influenza, or bird flu in the country has been confirmed by the government. But despite the World Health Organization's recommendation of a mass culling of poultry, the...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Proton seeks foreign tie-ups
Proton seeks foreign tie-upsAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian carmaker Proton said on Wednesday it was in talks with several foreign parties about possible alliances after shareholders approved a major restructuring plan to gear up for competition under a regional free trade pact.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
KS to focus on domestic market
KS to focus on domestic marketSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned steel manufacturer PT Krakatau Steel will continue to focus on the domestic market, even though the international price of the commodity is higher."Our domestic customers are loyal and long-term buyers.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
[b]In search of a true leader
In search of a true leader for the future of Indonesia Endy M. Bayuni Deputy Chief Editor The Jakarta Post Cambridge, Massachusetts2. Pro -- Capitalism's high noon 2 x 30 Capitalism's high noon: The high profile scandals of Enron, Parmalat Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi Project Syndicate
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
JP/1/FERY
JP/1/FERYICRC suspends mediation role for release of GAM hostagesTiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post JakartaThe International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said on Wednesday it had put on ice its role in attempting to mediate the release of civilians being held hostage by...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Piracy surges worldwide in 2003
Piracy surges worldwide in 2003Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Pirates attacked more ships and grew increasingly violent in 2003, and seafarers will remain in peril unless countries such as Indonesia patrol their waters more stringently, a maritime watchdog agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Bird flu outbreak hits tourism-related shares in Asia
Bird flu outbreak hits tourism-related shares in AsiaDow Jones, Singapore Travel and tourism-related stocks were sold across Asia Wednesday because of the spreading outbreak of bird flu, even though many analysts said investors might be overreacting.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
In search of a true leader for the future of Indonesia
In search of a true leader for the future of IndonesiaEndy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Cambridge, Massachusetts As this is presidential election year for Indonesia, attention naturally turns to the question of national leadership.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Dili prosecutors seek Wiranto's arrest
Dili prosecutors seek Wiranto's arrest DILI: Prosecutors in East Timor made a new attempt on Wednesday to bring former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto to justice for alleged crimes against humanity in the territory in 1999.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
The new visa policy unfortunate for budget tourists
The new visa policy unfortunate for budget touristsJenny H. Backstrom, Contributor, Kuta, Bali Numerous tourists in Bali have urged the government to postpone, or even cancel, the implementation of the controversial visa-on- arrival policy in just three days time.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Indonesian Cup to start earlier
Indonesian Cup to start earlierZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has decided to launch the maiden Indonesian Cup earlier than the previously planned dates to ensure a smooth run of the national competition, according to top official.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
ILO warns against police intervention in labor disputes
ILO warns against police intervention in labor disputesA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Labor Organization (ILO) called on Wednesday for the National Police to refrain directly intervening in negotiations and disputes between workers and employers.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Chicken sales drop 50 percent
Chicken sales drop 50 percent Chicken vendors at the Ciputat market, Tangerang, and Kebayoran Lama market, South Jakarta, complained on Wednesday that chicken sales have dropped by 50 percent following the outbreak of bird flu.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy
RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy Indonesia's defense secretary met his Singapore counterpart on Wednesday to discuss cooperation against pirates at sea - a day after a maritime watchdog said the vast archipelago needed to take serious steps in fighting attacks at sea.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
PBR relies on charismatic chairman to lure voters in 2004 elections
PBR relies on charismatic chairman to lure voters in 2004 electionsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Reform Star Party (PBR) relies on its charismatic chairman and fanatic followers, but its executives assert the new Muslim- based party will not resort to violence, particularly...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Revision to law on bankruptcy sought to fix existing flaws
Revision to law on bankruptcy sought to fix existing flawsMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan recommended on Wednesday a revision to Law No.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Bangladesh, RI cooperate on Islam
Bangladesh, RI cooperate on IslamBANGLADESH: Bangladesh and Indonesia have pledged to work together to stop the words Islam and terrorism becoming synonymous, Foreign Minister Morshed Khan said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Job opportunities web site launched
Job opportunities web site launchedFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its efforts to reduce unemployment, the government introduced on Wednesday a national website offering information about job vacancies and a nationwide job-seeker database.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Pertamina to up investment to Rp 5.9t
Pertamina to up investment to Rp 5.9tThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina plans to boost investment this year to Rp 5.9 trillion (US$702 million) from Rp 4.7 trillion in the previous period in a bid to increase oil and gas production.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
PSM wins, but Persikota still leads league
PSM wins, but Persikota still leads leagueAndi Hajramurnim, The Jakarta Post, Makassar PSM handed runaway leader Persikota its second defeat with a 3-1 win in the Indonesian soccer league match at the Mattoangin Stadium here on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
2. 1 x 36
2. 1 x 36 RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy RI meets Singapore to discuss piracy 3. 1 x 36 POSCO to spend $11.5b on operations 4. 2 x 18 Mutual Fund worker tells of beating 5. 2 x 22 JAL fears bird flu, SARS will dissuade passengers
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Tinted car window film rules to be effective in February
Tinted car window film rules to be effective in FebruaryDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new regulation on tinted car window film, currently being drafted by the Jakarta Transportation Agency, is expected to become effective as of February.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
MOU on BI emergency funds nears completion
MOU on BI emergency funds nears completionDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia expects the drawing up of a mechanism for the disbursement of emergency funds for troubled banks in the future to be completed soon, so that it could be endorsed by the House of Representatives...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Slaughterhouses standards queried
Slaughterhouses standards queriedAbdul Khalik ,The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite claims by the administration that all licensed poultry slaughterhouses in Jakarta follow the procedures that have been stipulated by the authorities to curb the spread of bird flu, most slaughter houses have still a...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Akbar appeal: All good things come to those who wait?
Akbar appeal: All good things come to those who wait?Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the future political career of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung hanging in the balance, a Supreme Court judicial panel is due to announce on Thursday its decision on his...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
1. COURT: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. COURT: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Revision to law on bankruptcy sought to fix existing flaws 2. VIRUS: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Internet virus spreads like wildfire 3. TENNIS: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Ankle injury threatens all-Belgian women's final 4. SUSUL: to be sent later5.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Fish farmers want city to pay compensation
Fish farmers want city to pay compensationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Twenty-four fish farmers in Cilincing subdistrict, North Jakarta, demanded on Wednesday that the city administration provide Rp 340 million (US$40,476) in compensation for polluting their fish farms by dumping...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Lee Kuan Yew's dream comes true in Silangit
Lee Kuan Yew's dream comes true in Silangit The development of Silangit Airport can be traced to 1982, when former Singapore prime minister Lee Kuan Yew visited Lake Toba to address an international meeting.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
IBRA to offer Permata in February
IBRA to offer Permata in February JAKARTA: State-run Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency, or IBRA, hopes to offer a 70 percent stake in medium-sized PT Bank Permata in early February.The agency will offer the stake to strategic investors via a bidding process, IBRA Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
No plans to give IBRA legal indemnity: Laksamana
No plans to give IBRA legal indemnity: LaksamanaThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The government denied it was drafting a regulation which will give legal indemnity to Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency officials once the agency is closed.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Luxurious lives of councillors
Luxurious lives of councillorsFrom Koran TempoThe 2004 budget for the Surabaya City Council is Rp 32.42 billion, Tempo Interaktif reported on Jan. 13. This large sum includes Rp 1.8 billion for miscellaneous expenses and Rp 4.2 billion for "special allowances".
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Lippo management could face dismissal
Lippo management could face dismissalTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials of troubled Bank Lippo may face dismissal if they are found guilty of having intentionally concealed the bank's financial situation, according to a senior official of Bank Indonesia (BI).
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Awaiting Akbar's verdict 2
* Headlines: Awaiting Akbar's verdict 2 * National: Govt launches website on job vacancies 4 * Archipelago: PDI-P barred from poll in E. Kalimantan 5 * Opinion: In search of a true Indonesian leader 6 * City: Fish farmers demand compensation over pollution 8 * Sports: Zhang out for Els' scalp in...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
BMW V12 engine: From aircraft to saloon car
BMW V12 engine: From aircraft to saloon carNovan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Serpong, BantenHow many people are aware that the giant automotive company BMW started its business producing engines for aircraft? This fact is far removed from many people's impressions of this manufacturer of luxury...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Political maturity
Political maturity toward electionFrom Suara KaryaThe approaching 2004 general election is a step forward and at the same time a challenge to the nation.With 24 political parties planning to contest the election, it is our hope that the event will not be hampered by any incidents, such as the...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
From bad to worse for evictees
From bad to worse for evicteesM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life has turned from bad to worse for evictees Darsini, 35; Priyanto, 20; and Anita, 17; who have been taking refuge at the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta in the last few months.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Singaporean nabbed for attempted theft
Singaporean nabbed for attempted theft PEKANBARU, Riau: A Singaporean national was arrested on Wednesday afternoon for trying to steal a motorcycle in Pekanbaru, Riau, local police said.The suspect, Koh Ban Leong, 35, currently being held by Pekanbaru Police, was collared at the scene of the crime...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Four arrested for murder
Four arrested for murderCAMBODIA: Cambodian police have arrested four men suspected of involvement in the killing of prominent trade unionist Chea Vichea last week, officials and police said on Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Five test positive for doping at 2003 SEA Games
Five test positive for doping at 2003 SEA GamesAgence France-Presse, Hanoi Four medal-winning Vietnamese athletes and a silver medalist from Myanmar have tested positive for using banned substances during last month's Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam, state media said Wednesday.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Experts meet on bird flu crisis; virus leaps to China
Experts meet on bird flu crisis; virus leaps to ChinaAgencies, Bangkok The 10 Asian countries hit by the rapid spread of bird flu which has killed at least eight people and threatens to develop into an epidemic worse than Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) promised on Wednesday to fight it...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Flu viruses: A factsheet
Flu viruses: A factsheet Here is a factsheet on strains of the human influenza virus and the bird flu virus. Human Influenza Viruses* TYPE A: The most dangerous and most widespread type, found in wild birds as well as poultry, pigs, whales, horses and seals.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
[b]A note on rotten
A note on rotten politicians and rotten strategies Max Lane Visiting Fellow Asia Research Centre Murdoch University Murdoch WA, Australia 2. Herald -- Tale of two countries 1 x 30 Tale of two countries: Vietnam, Cambodia Vietnam, Cambodia on divergent paths The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
JP/1/BOX
JP/1/BOXKey facts on bird flu* Avian influenza viruses are readily transmitted from farm to farm by mechanical means, such as by contaminated equipment, vehicles, feed, cages or clothing. * The virus spreads to humans through air, and direct contact with birds' saliva and feces.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Rupiah Rates Jan.28
Rupiah Rates Jan.28 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,948.78 6,166.41 6,592.27 6,522.69 Brunei dollar 1 5,267.29 4,674.49 4,997.05 4,944.57 Canadian dollar 1 6,832.24 6.064.57 6,481.71 6,414.96 Swiss franc 1 7,187.60 6,378.34 6,818.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
[b]Graft and
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.
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Politicians, CEOs need help in communications
Politicians, CEOs need help in communicationsK. Basrie, Contributor, Jakarta The government's decision to keep the bird flu a secret from the public for five months and then daring only to send a director general of the agriculture ministry to explain the horror to the public -- after the existence...
Thu, 29 Jan 2004
Lee ends Indonesian tour
Lee ends Indonesian tour JAKARTA: Singapore Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong completed his three-day trip here after meeting People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Amien Rais on Wednesday.Lee and his delegates held a closed-door meeting with Amien, who was accompanied by deputy Assembly...