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Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Police accuse Rachman of embezzling charity funds
Police accuse Rachman of embezzling charity fundsAli Kotarumalos, Associated Press, Jakarta Already under investigation for corruption, Indonesia's attorney general was accused by police Friday of embezzling thousands of dollars from a charity set up to help refugees.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Court 11,000 rebuked for absenteeism
Court 11,000 rebuked for absenteeism DENPASAR, Bali: A court on Friday rejected a lawsuit contesting the arrest of one of the suspects in the Oct.12 bombing attacks in Bali.Qadhar Faisal, a lawyer for Maskur bin Abdul Kadir, said the court ruled that his client's arrest was legitimate.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Wealth report a must for presidential aspirants
Wealth report a must for presidential aspirantsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All presidential and vice presidential candidates for the 2004 general elections were required to declare their wealth before running for the country's top posts, Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Indonesian aces have tough task in Aussie Open
Indonesian aces have tough task in Aussie OpenAgencies, Jakarta Indonesians Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja and Wynne Prakusya are braced for tough early matches in the Australian Open, which starts Monday.Angie, a qualifier last year, is drawn against Japanese number one Ai Sugiyama, seeded 21st in the...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Astra Agro: 2003 sales to grow 15%
Astra Agro: 2003 sales to grow 15%Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's PT Astra Agro Lestari expects sales to rise around 15% this year, due to a projected increase in crude palm oil production and export volume.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
'I won't feel the pinch from the price increases'
'I won't feel the pinch from the price increases' Teens from affluent families say they will not suffer any hardships brought on by the government's decision to increase the fuel and utility prices. However, they are concerned about the situation and have devised strategies for cutting back on...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Whither is justice
Whither is justice for ordinary people From Kompas The increase in fuel prices, and electricity and telephone charges have no direct impact on the poor people, who have no motorized vehicles. However, the impact of the price increases -- soaring prices of daily necessities, will hit them hard.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
2. Sukidi -- Islamic foundations amid pluralism
2. Sukidi -- Islamic foundations amid pluralism3. Strait -- Mega gets reprieve, but for how long?
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
From Media Indonesia
From Media Indonesia In connection with the government's sale of a share in PT Indosat, which is a strategic asset of the state, to a foreign country, in this case represented by Singapore Technologies Telemedia, we, the Indonesian Telecommunications Watch (ITW), would like to express our firm...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Ahn linked with Atletico Madrid
Ahn linked with Atletico Madrid TOKYO: South Korea striker Ahn Jung-hwan could soon join Spanish first division club Atletico Madrid, a Japanese newspaper reported on Friday.However, his J-League club Shimizu S-Pulse have been quick to play down the report, saying: "It's news to us.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
It's business as usual in Jakarta despite protests
It's business as usual in Jakarta despite protestsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While thousands of people took to the streets in protest of the utility price increases on Friday, it was business as usual in the heart of Jakarta's business district in Glodok and Mangga Dua, both in West...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Transportation service
Transportation serviceFrom Warta KotaThe electricity and telephone rate increases as well as the fuel price hike have adversely affected the life of most citizens, including operators of public transportation.Transportation companies have prepared to raise the fares, as reported by the mass media.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Local anthrax fiercer than US one
Local anthrax fiercer than US one BOGOR: The anthrax outbreak in Bogor involved a strain more easily transmitted than the anthrax used in the attacks in the United States, a researcher warned on Friday.Bogor Veterinary Research Institute researcher Lili Natalia said unlike the U.S.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
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Indonesia should be more diplomatic towards Taiwan Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly' Centre for Strategic and International Studies CSIS Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id2. Fuad2 -- Quality education not a simple matter 1 X 38 Quality education not a simple matter Fuad Abdul Hamied...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Ensuring quality education no simple matter
Ensuring quality education no simple matterFuad Abdul Hamied Indonesia University of Education (UPI) Bandung, West Java The scope of the implementation of the regional autonomy law is multi-dimensional. It pervades all sectors of human needs and activities, including educational activities.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
KPKPN to report legislators to police over corruption
KPKPN to report legislators to police over corruptionTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) plans to report two lawmakers to the police for their alleged involvement in corruption, in its bid to step up moves against the crime.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Prices hiked, time for damage control: Economists
Prices hiked, time for damage control: Economists The simultaneous increases in fuel, electricity and telephone charges has triggered popular anger among the middle classes. Many have condemned the government's decision, while many at the same time claim to understand the reasons behind the...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
1. DISCOURSE:
1. DISCOURSE: Prices hiked, time for damage control: Economist 2. Subsidized rice for poor distributed ahead of schedule American nurse freed after serving four months in jail Govt should allow GAM to join elections Straw urges sensibility in solution for Iraq crisis
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
JP/8/Recreation
JP/8/RecreationFamilies in Jakarta cut down on recreational activitiesEvi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaFamilies in Jakarta are adjusting their lifestyles in line with the utility price hikes. They are cutting down on recreational activities due to the soaring cost of their primary needs.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
The search for leaders
The search for leadersFrank Feulner State -- Civil Society Adviser United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) Jakarta frank.feulner@un.or.id 2003 has started amidst many uncertainties. The gloomy prospect of unemployment and poverty, of insecurity and war is frightening us.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Over 4 million students to benefit from compensation funds
Over 4 million students to benefit from compensation fundsDebbie A. Lubis and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 4.1 million elementary and high school students are expected to receive a total of Rp 968.8 billion saved from the government's fuel subsidy cuts, an official says.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Mega gets a reprieve, but for how long?
Mega gets a reprieve, but for how long?Derwin Pereira, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore President Megawati Soekarnoputri may breathe a sigh of relief after planned nationwide demonstrations that threatened to bring the country to a grinding halt failed to materialize.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Utility hike won't increase poor population
Utility hike won't increase poor populationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent utility price hikes policy should not inflate the number of the country's poor this year, because the government was providing a welfare program and fiscal stimulus policy, chief of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS)...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
FOR FOCUS ISSUE: WINE
FOR FOCUS ISSUE: WINE;JP; ANPAc..r.. Wines-drinking-brandsSudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Art of drinking no simple matterCompared with most beverages served along with food, wines often receive special treatment.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
People's reaction to the utility price rises will likely
People's reaction to the utility price rises will likely continue and even escalate. Eight days after the government announced increases in fuel prices and electricity and telephone rates, businesspeople and workers have demonstrated on the streets of the capital and other cities in the country.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
The politics of interfaith relations in Indonesia
The politics of interfaith relations in IndonesiaBob S. Hadiwinata, Head, International Relations Department University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Disband regional councils
Disband regional councils From Media Indonesia The Dec. 2-8 issue of Tempo magazine reported in its Events Column that 54 members of the West Sumatra provincial council would shortly be interrogated by the provincial prosecutor's office for alleged corruption surrounding West Sumatra's 2002...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
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JPCOMMUNITY NETWORK: Many developers of large and modern residential complexes issue a newsletter to share important information with residents. The newsletters have unexpectedly become an important medium for local traders and businessmen to promote their products and services.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
House to summon ministers over price increase
House to summon ministers over price increaseM. Taufiqurrahman and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives will summon ministers on Wednesday to explain its unpopular decision to raise fuel prices, electricity and telephone charges as nationwide protests mount...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Arresting corruptors legally plausible
Arresting corruptors legally plausibleBambang Nurbianto and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A call to arrest bad debtors and seized their wealth was justified by a legal expert who said on Friday that such a move could be pursued through commercial courts combined with the Gijzeling...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Flyovers or
Flyovers or underpasses needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Children get boost in nutrition
Children get boost in nutrition SOLOK, West Sumatra: About 3,750 children under the age of two years in Solok, West Sumatra, received on Thursday a gift of 45 tons of Vitadele, a highly fortified complementary food, from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Govt should allow GAM to join elections
Govt should allow GAM to join electionsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government should allow the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to contest elections in 2004, Indonesia's chief negotiator for Aceh said Friday.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
* Headlines: Arresting corruptors legally viable: Lawyer2
* Headlines: Arresting corruptors legally viable: Lawyer2 * National:KPKPN to report legislators to police over graft4 * Archipelago: Police arrest suspect in nitrate smuggling5 * Opinion: The politics of interfaith relations in RI7 * City: City provides too little from budget for the poor8 *...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Aceh's irrigation need repair
Aceh's irrigation need repairFrom Media IndonesiaMembers of the Indonesian Military are still stationed at Cot Trieng, Muara Dua, North Aceh and help the local community in spiritual and health areas.With the signing of the agreement on the cessation of hostilities between the Indonesian government...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
New bill to standardize competence
New bill to standardize competence JAKARTA: The Ministry of Education plans on Friday to compose a bill on vocational education and training in a bid to standardize the level of competence acquired by students through vocational institutions.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
City draft budget 2003 (in rupiah)
City draft budget 2003 (in rupiah) A. Revenue 1. Taxes 3,869,000,000,000 2. Levies 325,084,699,000 3. State-owned regional companies 67,237,917,000 4. Other original city revenue 342,822,500,000 5. Tax shares from central government 3,210,000,000,000 6.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
American nurse freed after serving four months in jail
American nurse freed after serving four months in jailIbnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh American nurse Joy Lee Sadler, who was jailed for visa violations in the troubled province of Aceh, was released on Friday after serving her four-month jail term in the provincial capital of Banda Aceh.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Over 11,000 rebuked for absenteeism
Over 11,000 rebuked for absenteeism JAKARTA: The government looks certain to rebuke over 11,000 civil servants nationwide for extending their Idul Fitri holiday arbitrarily and without permission from their superiors, State Minister of Administrative Reform Feisal Tamin said on Friday.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
2. HOSE
2. HOSE House to summon ministers over price increases JP/4/bbm3. Court acquits ex-banker Ongko in BLBI graft case 4. Police accuse Rachman of embezzling charity funds
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
New vehicle sales down 37 percent
New vehicle sales down 37 percentDow Jones, Jakarta New vehicle sales in Indonesia dropped 37 percent to 17,982 units in December from November, mainly due to lower demand for commercial vehicles, Gaikindo, the car assemblers' association, said Friday.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Security success
Security success From Warta Kota Christmas this year was celebrated smoothly and peacefully. Hopefully, this will mark the return of peace to our country. A spate of bomb blasts on Christmas Eve in 2000 and several other bomb blasts at a number of churches in 2001 were terrifying acts of terror for...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 11, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 11, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Sports Feature8:00 DRTV8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Cagar Pesona9:30 Idola10:00 Mujizat10:30 Talk Show11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music12:00 p.m.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Getting up close and personal with F4
Getting up close and personal with F4Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Welcome to Indonesia F4! Fanatical fans would undoubtedly already be familiar with the fabulous foursome, but for those just discovering their magic, here are some of their more captivating traits: Jerry Yan (Yan...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Court acquits ex-banker Onko in BLBI graft case
Court acquits ex-banker Onko in BLBI graft caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inconsistencies in the course of justice in the Bank Indonesia Liquidity Support (BLBI) case was evident Friday, as the Central Jakarta District Court acquitted the former deputy commissioner of the...
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
4 x 12
4 x 12 Police arrest suspect in nitrate smuggling JP/5/theys2 x 26 Lawyers ask for case against seven soldiers to be droppedJP/5/megawati1 x 33 Megawati to make first visit to Poso JP/5/boat1 x 35 Five killed as boat sinks off Maluku 1 x 35 Three Mt. Kerinci climbers found dead
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Price increases to aid rupiah
Price increases to aid rupiahDow Jones, Singapore Though the rupiah has failed to match recent gains posted by most other Asian currencies, tighter fiscal policy and high local interest rates mean it could soon play catch-up with its neighbors, according to DBS Bank strategist Philip Wee.
Sat, 11 Jan 2003
Fix the road!
Fix the road!From Pos KotaJl. Jatiwaringin, notorious for its traffic congestion in East Jakarta, has in fact been widened for several months. However, the widening project seems to have made no progress, particularly in the section near Assyaffi'iyah University.