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Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Six more rebels surrender
Six more rebels surrender BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Six Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels surrendered to the Indonesian Military (TNI) at Bunin village in East Aceh district on Thursday.Spokesman for the operations command's information task force Lt. Col.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Security upped in Donggala after clash
Security upped in Donggala after clash Irvan NR Palu, Central Sulawesi Police tightened security in Donggala regency on Friday following a bloody sectarian clash between residents of Maranatha and Sidondo subdistricts days earlier.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Exotic animals likely smuggled using cargo service: Officer
Exotic animals likely smuggled using cargo service: OfficerMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A Czech man arrested at Prague's international airport with 115 exotic animals in his luggage from Indonesia, used the airport cargo service to transport the animals, the airport operator said.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Thailand defers all chicken exports
Thailand defers all chicken exportsAgence-France Presse, Bangkok Thailand has suspended all chicken exports after confirming the first two human cases of bird flu and detecting the disease in chickens here, deputy agriculture minister Newin Chidchob said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Palace festival mascot unveiled
Palace festival mascot unveiled YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hamengkubuwono X officially unveiled on Wednesday evening the mascot for the Festival Kraton Nusantara IV. The mascot is a manggoloyudo (royal warlord) riding a horse and holding a weapon in his right hand.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Long-awaited Akbar verdict due next week: Justice
Long-awaited Akbar verdict due next week: JusticeMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ongoing speculation over the much-awaited verdict of the appeal sought by House Speaker Akbar Tandjung may end soon as the Supreme Court has arranged a time to hear the case next week.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Jan. 23 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Jan. 23 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,910.97 6,129.73 6,554.97 6,485.50 Brunei dollar 1 5,254.73 4,660.96 4,984.04 4,931.48 Canadian dollar 1 6,864.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Medco confident about Novus' acquisition plan
Medco confident about Novus' acquisition planP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed oil and gas firm PT Medco Energy International has yet to make a decision on whether to raise its bid for the shares of Australian company Novus Petroleum Ltd and head off- its rival.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
JP/5/sailor
JP/5/sailorFishermen strike over abductionsApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraThousands of fishermen from Tanjung Balai regency, North Sumatra, have gone on strike for five days in a protest against abductions by unidentified gunmen operating in waters off the eastern coast of...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
The Busway's pebble
The Busway's pebble It is obviously unfair to judge whether the busway scheme has been successful in saving the capital's public transportation system from greater madness, as it is only eight days old.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Chinese New Year euphoria and political trauma
Chinese New Year euphoria and political traumaFrans H. Winarta, Member of the Advisory Board IBA Human Rights Institute, Jakarta Indonesians, and especially those of Chinese descent, have just celebrated Chinese New Year.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
ASI's answer to nation's problems
ASI's answer to nation's problems Observing recent media reports on developments in our country ahead of the upcoming general election, we, the Alliance For a Single Indonesia (ASI), herewith express our deep concern and at the same time our disappointment regarding the tendency of political...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Agum defends Magnum scheme
Agum defends Magnum schemeZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Sports Council (KONI) Head Agum Gumlar insisted here on Friday that the controversial fund-raising scheme to be pursued with PT Metropolitan Magnum Indonesia (MMI) should not be considered gambling, but a simple door prize...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Chikungunya spreads in five regencies in Central Java
Chikungunya spreads in five regencies in Central JavaSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang The widespread perception that Chikungunya disease, similar to dengue but not fatal, hits sporadically certain regions in the country is apparently untrue.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Hambali's plan to attack Australia misfired: Report
Hambali's plan to attack Australia misfired: ReportAgencies, Sydney, Australia Hambali, Southeast Asia's most dangerous man until he was captured in Thailand last year, wanted to attack Australia but failed to establish a local network capable of staging bombings, it was reported here on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
WHO warns of rising unsafe sex among Asians
WHO warns of rising unsafe sex among AsiansDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Manila The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday urged Asian governments to allocate more funds for adolescent health programs, warning that increasing unsafe sexual behaviors were putting the youth at higher risks.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Chess meet breaks local record
Chess meet breaks local recordMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A record 9,122 people took part in The Mega Chess 12000 festival here on Friday but the competition fell short of its aim to break the world record.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Ship hit by storm, 15 missing
Ship hit by storm, 15 missingMuhammad Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post Ambon, MalukuRescuers were on Friday attempting to find 15 people, missing and possibly trapped under a ship that rolled late on Tuesday night in waters off Taliabu island in North Maluku province.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Komnas has preliminary evidence against Soeharto
Komnas has preliminary evidence against SoehartoMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) says it has found preliminary evidence of human rights violations by former president Soeharto during his 32-years of iron-fisted leadership, but...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Bekasi govt seizes banners
Bekasi govt seizes banners BEKASI: The public order officers confiscated on Friday thousands of street banners, including a large one containing a holiday greeting from the Bekasi mayor and his deputy."We have asked the owners of the banners to take them down, because affixing banners to a main...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
* Headlines:Akbar's verdict expected to come next week 2
* Headlines:Akbar's verdict expected to come next week 2 * National:Most employers neglect women's rights: NGO 4 * Archipelago:Balinese riot after police raid cockfight 5 * Opinion:Democracy without democrats 7 * City:Jakarta ready to support ambitious MRT project 8 * Sports:Agassi, Roddick race...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Balinese riot after police raid cockfight
Balinese riot after police raid cockfightWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Hundreds of members of the Desa Adat (traditional customary village) Yangbatu in downtown Denpasar, Bali, barricaded the main road near their village on Friday afternoon to vent their anger over a police...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 23, 2004: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Chinese Muslims celebrate 'Imlek' in mosque
Chinese Muslims celebrate 'Imlek' in mosqueSlamet Susanto/Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta An erroneous perception among the majority of local people in this country over the past several decades, nearly led to an ugly incident as a result of a celebration of Imlek or the Chinese New...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Revised
RevisedFor Java Brew LUCKY HOTEL EMPLOYEE: Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta's General Manager S. Guntur Tampubolon (right), accompanied by the hotel's Director of Food and Beverages Gindo Siantur (left), Executive Chef Asep Hendi (second left), pose for a photograph after handing over the "HYstar of the...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
1. AKBAR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. AKBAR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Long-awaited Akbar verdict due next week2. PKS: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTSIslamic-based PKS vows to promote pluralism3. FLU: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS S'pore, KL freeze poultry plans 4. KOMNAS: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Evidence against Soeharto: Komnas
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Indonesia left with two pairs in Thailand Open
Indonesia left with two pairs in Thailand OpenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mixed doubles pair Anggun Nugroho/Eny Widiowati and men's doubles Luluk Hadiyanto/Alven Yulianto are the only Indonesian contenders left in the US$50,000 Thailand Open after Friday's matches.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Fine arts, a medium to tie RI and Germany
Fine arts, a medium to tie RI and GermanyChristina Schott, Contributor, Berlin What does "multicultural" mean? What is a subculture? The definitions cover a wide range of things.Multikulti in Germany, for example, certainly means the gathering of different nationalities, while in other parts of the...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Security upped in Donggala after clash
Security upped in Donggala after clashIrvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Police tightened security in Donggala regency on Friday following a bloody sectarian clash between residents of Maranatha and Sidondo subdistricts days earlier.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
[b]Indonesian courts
Indonesian courts create unemployment Sebastiaan Pompe IMF Resident Legal Advisor Jakarta2. Pro26 -- Wild about risk 2 x 30 Heart and head required by those considering life insuranceHeart and head necessary when it comes to life insuranceRobert J.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
JP/5/IMLEK
JP/5/IMLEK'Imlek' celebration meaningless without 'barongsai'Hasrul The Jakarta Post Kendari, Southeast SulawesiDozens of red oil lamps neatly lined a corner of the Eka Dharma Manggala Temple here, giving the large building a merry appearance.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Indonesian courts create unemployment.
Indonesian courts create unemployment.Sebastiaan Pompe IMF Resident Legal Advisor Jakarta It is accepted theory that reliable law enforcement and legal certainty are critical for investment recovery. This has been a mantra of international donor organizations for almost a decade.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Dam to be built at Ciawi
Dam to be built at Ciawi BOGOR: In an attempt to control flooding, Ciawi district, Bogor regency, plans to build a dam whose capacity will reach 16 million cubic meters of water next year.Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Director General of Water Resources Wahyu Hartomo, who is...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Report confirms that Cilincing dump is polluting vicinity
Report confirms that Cilincing dump is polluting vicinityBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent report by the Office of the State Minister of Environment confirms areas around Cilincing dump, North Jakarta have been polluted by liquid waste from the dump.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
New three-in-one policy to be effective on Monday
New three-in-one policy to be effective on MondayAbdul Khalik and Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Police will begin to enforce the three-in-one traffic policy on Monday after a month-long trial period in which they recorded a total of 1,908 violations.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Taufik Kiemas praises Busway, gives advises
Taufik Kiemas praises Busway, gives advisesDamar Harsanto and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislator Taufik Kiemas of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and his entourage took a return trip on the Busway from the National Monument (Monas) to Blok M on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Officers tirelessly guard Busway lane day and night
Officers tirelessly guard Busway lane day and nightUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To ensure that the Busway runs smoothly in its exclusive lane, more than 2,000 officers from the Jakarta Transportation Agency and the TransJakarta Busway are on guard every day at 14 critical points where...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
NGO coalition supports KPK
NGO coalition supports KPK JAKARTA: A coalition of 39 non-governmental organizations grouped under the People's Anticorruption Movement (GeRAK) expressed support for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) and called on the newly formed state institution to focus on 10 cases this year.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
* Headlines:Akbar's verdict expected to come next week 2
* Headlines:Akbar's verdict expected to come next week 2 * National:Most employers neglect women's rights: NGO 4 * Archipelago:Balinese riot after police raid cockfight 5 * Opinion:Democracy without democrats 7 * City:Jakarta ready to support ambitious MRT project 8 * Sports:Agassi, Roddick race...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Is DHL computerized?
Is DHL computerized? My replacement Visa card was sent during the second half of December from the UK to my Jakarta address. As I had not yet received the card by Jan. 16, I phoned my bank in the UK to ask about it.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Chaotic judiciary
Chaotic judiciary The first month of the year has seen at least two chaotic applications of law and justice in the country, which means our judiciary will remain the same as before: unreformed and corrupt.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Panwaslu vows to get tough action on early campaigners
Panwaslu vows to get tough action on early campaignersKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) vowed on Friday to report to police any political parties displaying logos or election numbers during public gatherings, saying that any violation of the...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Mega, Zia to talk on hot issues
Mega, Zia to talk on hot issuesFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trade and counterterrorism cooperation are expected to top the agenda of bilateral talks between visiting Bangladeshi Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia and President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Most employers neglect women's rights
Most employers neglect women's rightsEva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaA large percentage of firms in large cities across the country are denying women their legal rights in the workplace, a survey by the Women's Journal Foundation (YJP) has found.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Qaddafi to visit Indonesia
Qaddafi to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Libyan leader Moammar Qaddafi will pay a state visit to Indonesia next month and hold talks with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, a foreign ministry official said on Friday.Qaddafi's visit is "tentatively" scheduled for Feb.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
'Making Chinese New Year a holiday is good step'
'Making Chinese New Year a holiday is good step' The celebration on Thursday of the Chinese New Year, known here as Imlek, was a peaceful and joyous event. This was the second year the celebration has taken place since the government declared Imlek a national holiday in 2002.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Most employers neglect women's rights: NGO
Most employers neglect women's rights: NGOEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A large percentage of firms in large cities across the country are denying women their legal rights in the workplace, a survey by the Women's Journal Foundation (YJP) has found.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Indonesia backgrounder: A guide to the 2004 elections
Indonesia backgrounder: A guide to the 2004 elections International Crisis Group (ICG) Jakarta Indonesia faces at least two and probably three national elections in 2004, including a presidential vote, but they are unlikely to bring fundamental change.
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Fire at petrochemicals plant blamed for serious pollution
Fire at petrochemicals plant blamed for serious pollutionID Nugroho and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Tuesday's devastating fire at a petrochemical plant in Gresik, East Java, in which two people were killed and more than 50 others injured, also appears to have caused serious...
Sat, 24 Jan 2004
Megawati celebrates her 57th birthday with 5,000 people
Megawati celebrates her 57th birthday with 5,000 peopleFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri chose to celebrate her 57th birthday with thousands of well-wishers on Friday.