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Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Deeper U.S.-India space, nuclear cooperation unveiled
Deeper U.S.-India space, nuclear cooperation unveiledAgence France-Presse, Monterrey, Mexico U.S. President George W. Bush announced on Monday that the United States and India would deepen cooperation on civilian nuclear activities, civilian space programs and high-technology trade.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
1. KPUD -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)
1. KPUD -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30) Candidates may be disqualified 2. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 2/3 (3x14) Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17 3. RAKYAT -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x21) 'Rakyat Merdeka' faces another libel suit 4.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Rushdie checks out of hotel after protest
Rushdie checks out of hotel after protestAgence France-Presse, Mumbai, India Indian-born British novelist Salman Rushdie, holidaying in India, has checked out of his Bombay (also Mumbai) hotel room, a hotel official said on Tuesday after hardline Muslims threatened to "blacken" the author's face.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
KPU urges media to be professional
KPU urges media to be professionalMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU), the Election Supervisory Committee and the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) are drafting election campaign guidelines to govern coverage on radio and television, which...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
PNM-BII in sharia partnership
PNM-BII in sharia partnership JAKARTA: State-owned investment firm PT Permodalan Nasional Madani (PNM) and Bank International Indonesia (BII) signed a marketing partnership agreement on Tuesday for the former's sharia mutual fund products.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Ian Dutton: A voice for Indonesia
Ian Dutton: A voice for IndonesiaTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The departing Indonesia country director for U.S. non- governmental organization The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Ian Myles Dutton, wants to be a positive voice for Indonesia in Washington, where he will take up his new...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
ASEAN economics ministers to meet in Yogyakarta
ASEAN economics ministers to meet in YogyakartaSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) economics ministers are to meet informally in Yogyakarta on Jan. 19 and Jan. 20 to discuss, among other things, economic integration in the region.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Trans-Jakarta Bus
Trans-Jakarta Bus From Media IndonesiaPictures of the bus being promoted as a favored mode of travel in Jakarta's mass transportation system are now published in the printed media by the name of the Trans-Jakarta Bus.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Suspect in Unsyiah rector's murder to for trial
Suspect in Unsyiah rector's murder to for trialNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam A man charged with murdering the Syiah Kuala University (Unsyiah) rector three years ago in the war-torn province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam will stand trial soon, prosecutors said on...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Excelcomindo attracts $350m bid
Excelcomindo attracts $350m bid JAKARTA: Indonesia's third-largest cellular telecommunications operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama has received around US$350 million in bids for its planned $300 million international bond issue, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
New banking landscape
New banking landscape Indonesia's banking industry will be further consolidated under a national banking structure the central bank launched last week for implementation, beginning this year, to build a sound, strong and efficient financial system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Rescuing illegally exploited animals
Rescuing illegally exploited animals Recently, along with friends, I visited a typical pasar malam (fair) in a small town in West Java. A screened-off area, surrounded by placards promising various unlikely "wonders", aroused our curiosity.We paid at a booth and entered ...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
7 new high court presidents named
7 new high court presidents named JAKARTA: Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan is slated to inaugurate on Wednesday seven high court leaders for postings across the country.The Jakarta High Court will have a new president -- former Makassar High Court leader Harifin H.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Mega to inaugurate stadium in Malang
Mega to inaugurate stadium in Malang MALANG, East Java: President Megawati is scheduled to lay the cornerstone of a new sports stadium in the East Java town of Malang on Jan. 22.Local government spokesman Soegiantoro said the Rp 19 billion (US$2.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
KPU to open registration for election monitors on Jan. 21
KPU to open registration for election monitors on Jan. 21Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Tuesday it would open registration for election monitoring teams or agencies on Jan. 21 in order for them to obtain accreditation.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Indonesia ready to ratify Kyoto Protocol
Indonesia ready to ratify Kyoto ProtocolLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has stated its readiness to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, an international treaty intended to lower greenhouse gas emissions, which will make the government eligible for cash bonuses from the Clean Development...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Tangerang parking fee doubles
Tangerang parking fee doubles TANGERANG: The local administration has increased the parking rate from Rp 1,000 (12 U.S. cents) to Rp 2,000 since the beginning of this year in an effort to double its revenues from parking tax.Last year, the regency made Rp 1.2 billion in parking tax.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
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(Advertorial)InterContinental Resort Bali welcomes 2004 in styleThe year 2003 was a memorable one for InterContinental Resort Bali as it celebrated its 10th Anniversary. These ten successful years in the competitive hospitality industry are proof of the management's remarkable achievements in...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Children of all sizes need healthy diet
Children of all sizes need healthy dietMelissa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta, southerndietitian@yahoo.com I receive many questions from readers about problems with overweight children. Childhood obesity is a topic that has received much press lately and has actually reached epidemic...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Fired aircraft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to camp
Fired aircraft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to campThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of dismissed workers of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI), a state-owned aerospace company in Bandung, West Java, have refused to go home, and say they will stay for another two days in Jakarta despite...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
1. 5BOMB (1x30)
1. 5BOMB (1x30) Police capture six terror suspects 2. 5RECTOR (1x35) Suspect in rector's murder set for trial 3. 5KARUN (2x20) Treasure thieves arrested in Cirebon 4. 5UNHCR (1x30) Striking Afghans now number 16 5. 5POSO (2x18) Security operation in Poso extended
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
PGN to issue bonds next month
PGN to issue bonds next monthJAKARTA: PT Perusahaan Gas Negara said Monday it plans to issue between US$100 million and $150 million in 10-year international bonds next month."I expect that the bonds can be listed on the American markets by the third week of February," Gas Negara President...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
TNI vows to help with elections
TNI vows to help with elections JAKARTA: Despite only having 50 percent of its troops available, the Indonesian Military (TNI) would still be ready to help the police secure the 2004 general elections, an officer says.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Who really benefits from rice protection?
Who really benefits from rice protection?Abdul Bayes, The Daily Star, Asia News Network, Dhaka Few persons would, perhaps, favor a forthright liberalization of rice trade. The reasons are not far to seek.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
21 treasure thieves arrested in Cirebon
21 treasure thieves arrested in CirebonNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java At least 21 people suspected of plundering hidden treasure from a shipwreck off the coast of Cirebon, West Java, were apprehended by a joint team from the National Police, Cirebon Police and the Ministry of...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Party paraphernalia torn down
Party paraphernalia torn down SURABAYA: The Surabaya Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has torn down 148 flags and other political party paraphernalia throughout the city.The cleanup was held at predawn Tuesday by Panwaslu officials, assisted by local police, public order officers and...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
No need to worry about bird flu: GAPMMI
No need to worry about bird flu: GAPMMISari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians should not be overly worried over the outbreak of the bird flu that has ravaged Asia's poultry industry and reportedly caused 12 people to die of influenza.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Striking Afghans now number 16
Striking Afghans now number 16Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Mataram/Jakarta Entering their seventh day, the number of illegal Afghan immigrants on a hunger strike in a Mataram hostel rose to 16 on Tuesday afternoon. Nine of them have been admitted to the hospital.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Rakyat Merdeka daily faces another libel suit
Rakyat Merdeka daily faces another libel suitEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigators grilled on Tuesday the executive director of national daily Rakyat Merdeka, Teguh Santosa, as a suspect in a libel case filed by National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bush struggles for support at Latin America summit: President
Bush struggles for support at Latin America summit: President George W. Bush struggled to persuade leaders across the Americas to back his economic, trade and security agenda at a summit on Tuesday but faced skepticism as many edge away from U.S. policies.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
KONI seeks Rp 110b for more gold
KONI seeks Rp 110b for more goldZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) announced a proposal for an expensive three-year sports development program here on Tuesday with the initial aim of a strong showing at the 2006 Asian Games.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bungku's split from Morowali rejected
Bungku's split from Morowali rejected PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele rejected a demand on Tuesday by local residents to separate Bungku from Morowali regency.The rejection was conveyed through a letter dated Jan. 8 to Morowali Regent Andi Muhammad.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Candidates may be disqualified
Candidates may be disqualifiedAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With 30 percent of Jakarta's legislative candidates facing possible disqualification, doubts are emerging as to just how qualified the Jakarta Provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) and its supervisory committee (Panwaslu) are to...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Anti money-laundering committee established
Anti money-laundering committee establishedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set up a national committee to coordinate strategy in combating money laundering following the passage of the new Money Laundering Law last year.Under Presidential Decree No.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
NAga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people service
NAga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people serviceWarief Djajanto Basorie, Journalist, Jakarta The street in front of your house has potholes. You don't want a bone-jarring drive in your car every time you leave and return home.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases in Keagungan
Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases in KeagunganDewi Santoso The Jakarta Post JakartaThe Jakarta Health Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the disease afflicting dozens of residents of Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta, was indeed Chikungunya.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
1. DUTTON 1x30
1. DUTTON 1x30 Ian Dutton: A voice for Indonesia 2. KWAN 1x40 Kwan best thing going after more than a decade 3. GUESS1 1x30 Costner to make another Western 4. GUESS2 1x30 Academy honors tech company
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
The number of Afghans go on strike rises to 16
The number of Afghans go on strike rises to 16Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni and A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Mataram/Jakarta Entering their seventh day, the number of illegal Afghan immigrants on a hunger strike in a Mataram camp rose to 16 on Tuesday afternoon.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
AirAsia to fly to S'pore-Bangkok
AirAsia to fly to S'pore-Bangkok SINGAPORE: Malaysian budget airline AirAsia plans to begin services between Singapore and Thailand starting next month, local media reported Tuesday.Singapore's Civil Aviation Authority, which manages the city- state's Changi Airport, has been notified that AirAsia...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Police arrest suspected kidnapper
Police arrest suspected kidnapper DEPOK: Police arrested on Tuesday a 29-year-old woman suspected of kidnapping the two children of her employer whom she worked for as a nanny for only three days.The mother, Ruth Siahaan, 32, a resident of Griya Pancoran Mas housing complex, said the new nanny was...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Rupiah Retes Jan.13
Rupiah Retes Jan.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,864.29 6,082.38 6,507.97 6,438.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,208.38 4,615.34 4,938.02 4,885.55 Canadian dollar 1 6,914.58 6,126.08 6,555.64 6,484.73 Swiss franc 1 7,191.88 6,374.15 6,818.55 6,747.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Health agency confirms Chikungunya cases
Health agency confirms Chikungunya casesDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The West Jakarta Health Agency confirmed on Tuesday that the disease afflicting dozens of residents of Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta, was indeed Chikungunya.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
* Headlines: Chikungunya cases in West Jakarta confirmed 2
* Headlines: Chikungunya cases in West Jakarta confirmed 2 * National: Government 'fails to promote human rights' 4 * Archipelago: Police extend operation in restive Poso 5 * Opinion: Who really benefits from rice protection? 6 * City: Police probe 'Rakyat Merdeka' over alleged libel 8 * Sports:...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Once is enough for haj pilgrimage
Once is enough for haj pilgrimageFrom Koran Tempo The lack of professionalism that has muddled up the management of haj pilgrimage affairs is undeniable. In fact, only one journey to the Holy Land, as one of the five religious obligations for Muslims, is required in a lifetime.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
JP/5/timex
JP/5/timexBPKP told to audit aid for refugees in NTTYemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa TenggaraPressure has been placed on the relevant authorities to investigate alleged irregularities in the use of Rp 53 billion (US$6.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by Jakarta High Court
Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by Jakarta High CourtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The defense team of former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Rahardi Ramelan has yet to decide whether to appeal the High Court verdict of guilty for their client's misuse of Rp 62.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Indonesia condems Australia's missile plan, warns of arms race
Indonesia condems Australia's missile plan, warns of arms raceAgencies, Jakarta/Sydney Indonesia has warned Australia that it could be starting an arms race in the Asia-Pacific region, following the latter's plan to buy a sophisticated U.S. anti-missile defense system.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Tourism prepares for the doldrums
Tourism prepares for the doldrumsP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tourism industry players lamented on Tuesday that the new visa-on-arrival policy (VOA), effective Feb. 1, would hinder the government's foreign exchange target of US$500 billion from the tourism sector this year.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Govenment has failed to promote human rights protection: Watchdog
Govenment has failed to promote human rights protection: WatchdogMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's failure to reform the Indonesian Military (TNI), the National Police, and the Supreme Court as well as the Attorney General's Office had worsened human rights...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
[b]Who really benefits
Who really benefits from rice protection?Abdul Bayes The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka2. Warif -- ASEAN cities deliver pro-people service 2 X 30Naga, Tanah Datar, Magelang and Sidoarjo foster pro-people services Warief Djajanto Basorie Journalist Jakarta