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Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Taking responsibility[b]
Taking responsibility The Indonesian press have focused on alleged corruption at the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) as well as in the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and Bank Indonesia (the central bank) -- three state agencies that have a strategic role, under both routine and critical...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17
Jakarta wants dump dispute over by Jan. 17Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration urged the Bekasi municipality administration to settle its internal dispute immediately and make a final decision on the Bantar Gebang dump before Jan. 17.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Bogor administration stops hotel construction
Bogor administration stops hotel constructionTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Bogor municipal administration has stopped the construction of the Holiday Inn hotel on a plot of land on Jl. Pangrango, Bogor, where the office of state-owned Radio Republic Indonesia (RRI) stands, following a...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Sports council turns to lottery for funding
Sports council turns to lottery for fundingEva C. Komandjaja and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being humiliated by Indonesia's poor performance at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Hanoi, the country's highest sports authority, the National Sports Council (KONI), is again seeking a...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Tension heightens at the Kemayoran fairground
Tension heightens at the Kemayoran fairgroundM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tycoon Siti Hartati Murdaya demanded on Tuesday that her former associate Edward Soeryadjaya peacefully hand over management of the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, or face a possibly violent...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Hospital denies report on negligence
Hospital denies report on negligence The Honoris Hospital in the Modern Land housing complex in Tangerang denied on Monday a report that the hospital turned away a 24-year-old attempted suicide, who later died of her injuries, because her family could not afford to make a down payment.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Government completes draconian draft tax law
Government completes draconian draft tax lawRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation has completed the revision of the country's tax laws, which will include greater power for the tax office to detain major tax evaders without trial and impose stronger...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Garuda's smoking policy
Garuda's smoking policy In regard to the letter by Yuliyanti complaining about the smoking policy during a Garuda Jeddah-Jakarta flight (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 8), first and foremost, we would like to convey our sincerest apology for the inconvenience.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Security operation in Poso extended
Security operation in Poso extendedRuslan Sangadji and Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The major police operation "Sintuwu Maroso", aimed at maintaining security in the troubled regency of Poso, has been extended for another six months, a top police officer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
1. DIRGANTARA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. DIRGANTARA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Fired aircaft firm workers go from zoo to ministry to camp 2. RAHARDI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Bulog corruptor's appeal tossed out by High Court 3. LEPROSY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Indonesia still struggling with nationwide leprosy 4.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
[b]Helping migrant
Helping migrant women workersFrom Kompas We have read reports about the plight of Indonesian migrant women workers in Saudi Arabia and some other countries. I believe the government and the Indonesian labor recruitment companies are fully responsible for this matter.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Double-tracking
Double-tracking of railway neededFrom KompasTrains may help ease traffic congestion in Jakarta. Some people living in Bintaro, Serpong and Tangerang have benefited from the electric railway service plying the Manggarai-Sudirman- Tanah Abang-Serpong route.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Police may still investigate Sjahril, Suta
Police may still investigate Sjahril, SutaSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng said the police would soon question former Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Sjahril Sabirin and former BPPBN chairman I Gede Putu Ary Suta for their...
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Marine firm invests Rp 2t in Papua
Marine firm invests Rp 2t in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: A marine firm is investing Rp 2 trillion (US$235 million) to explore the marine potential in Papua, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the province.
Wed, 14 Jan 2004
Persita held to 2-2 by Persib in Indonesia league
Persita held to 2-2 by Persib in Indonesia leagueMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Persita, who has lost two key players through suspension, was held to a 2-2 draw on Tuesday by Persib Bandung in their Indonesian soccer league's match at Benteng stadium, Tangerang.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Papuans awaiting court's verdict on division of the province
Papuans awaiting court's verdict on division of the provinceThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papuans have laid their hopes on the Constitutional Court, which on Wednesday will examine the validity of a law that splits Papua into three provinces, as the last resort to solve legal and political problems in...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
75 percent of nomination papers returned
75 percent of nomination papers returned POSO, Central Sulawesi: Poso regency's General Elections Commission (KPU) has returned 75 percent of nomination papers filed by legislative candidates because they were incomplete.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
RI's balance of payments posts $4.2b surplus
RI's balance of payments posts $4.2b surplusDow Jones, Jakarta Underpinned by resilient exports, Indonesia's balance of payments recorded an estimated surplus of US$4.2 billion last year, up from $4.0 billion in 2002, the central bank said.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Schools shut by flood
Schools shut by floodThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four private schools in South Jakarta were closed on Monday after heavy rain the previous night left behind up to 80 centimeters of water in the buildings.All of the schools are run by the Tarakanita Foundation.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
mad Badawi
mad Badawi (left) gestures to a reporter as his Singaporean counterpart Goh Chok Tong looks on during a media conference at the Istana government house in Singapore. Abdullah was in the city-state on Monday for his first official visit to ease strained relations between the Southeast Asian...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
2. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x22)
2. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x22) Jakarta to start dumping in Bojong mid February 3. BUSWAY -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x22) Sutiyoso wants busway launch to be perfect 4. FIRE -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) Fire victims left with no hot meals 5.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Regional offices to revitalize network: BIN
Regional offices to revitalize network: BINFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Hendropriyono said on Monday that the planned establishment of his agency's branches at the provincial, municipal and regental levels was aimed at revitalizing the...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Once is enough
Once is enough for haj pilgrimage From 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.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Rupiah rates Jan. 12
Rupiah rates Jan. 12Australian dollar 1 6,870.62 6,088.61 6,514.25 6,444.75 Brunei dollar 1 5,218.37 4,624.65 4,947.70 4,895.16 Canadian dollar 1 6,942.92 6,152.27 6,582.80 6,512.14 Swiss franc 1 7,230.59 6,406.48 6,855.55 6,781.21 Danish krone 1 1,522.68 1,349.88 1,443.70 1,428.84 Euro 1 11,341.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Poet and director Asrul Sani laid to rest
Poet and director Asrul Sani laid to restThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Renowned poet and film director Asrul Sani was buried in the Menteng Pulo public cemetery on Monday after his body was taken to the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center for a prayer ceremony at around 10 a.m.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
S'pore car sales hit record high
S'pore car sales hit record high SINGAPORE: Car sales in Singapore hit a record high in 2003 despite it being a year of war, disease and economic uncertainty for the island republic.A total of 81,259 cars were sold here last year, 21 percent more than the previous record of 67,158 posted in 2001,...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Some lessons from the economic crisis
Some lessons from the economic crisisArya B. Gaduh Economist Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta abgaduh@csis.or.idWith the crisis officially over at the conclusion of the IMF program last year, it is time to reflect on lessons learned from it about economic policymaking.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Population Voters %
Population Voters % ================================================================ 1. NAD* 4,226,999 2,580,687 61 2.North Sumatra 11,942,401 7,490,581 62.73. West Sumatra 4,453,596 2,864,548 64.34. Riau 4,199,646 2,684,072 63.95. Jambi 2,582,230 1,697,720 65.76.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Landslide damages roads and homes in West Java
Landslide damages roads and homes in West JavaNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Kuningan, West Java Three key roads connecting several hilly subdistricts in Selajambe and Darma districts in Kuningan regency, West Java were cut off on Monday due to landslides in the area.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Aris handed 4-month suspension
Aris handed 4-month suspensionZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Aris Indarto became the latest player to be banned as a result of a soccer brawl, the national soccer association, PSSI, pondered a draft regulation that would make clubs liable to fines for their offending players.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
'In the end it will be men who get the seats'
'In the end it will be men who get the seats' Some 24 political parties are now struggling to meet the 30- percent quota for women candidates for the general election on April 5. Many people expressed fears that the parties would recruit women to fill their lists, regardless of their political...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
[b]Helping migrant
Helping migrant women workersFrom Kompas We have read reports about the plight of Indonesian migrant women workers in Saudi Arabia and some other countries. I believe the government and the Indonesian labor recruitment companies are fully responsible for this matter.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Chief editor questioned over libel complaint
Chief editor questioned over libel complaintYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The chief editor of the Timor Express (Timex) daily complied with a police summons on Monday for questioning over libel accusations made by the Wirasakti Military commander.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Asian tech ministers discuss Western backlash over outsourcing
Asian tech ministers discuss Western backlash over outsourcingAssociated Press, Heyderabad, India India lobbied its neighbors and business rivals on Monday to jointly resist a backlash in the U.S. and other developed nations over companies shifting software and customer service jobs to Asia.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
President, VP to take days off for campaigns
President, VP to take days off for campaignsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz says he has agreed with President Megawati Soekarnoputri to take turns in running the government during the 2004 campaign period.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
KPU to summon doctors over health reports
KPU to summon doctors over health reports MANADO, North Sulawesi: A poll watchdog said on Monday it planned to summon doctors responsible for medical checkups for candidates contesting the general election, after allegations some of them had taken drugs.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Former BI directors acquitted
Former BI directors acquittedMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta High Court has overturned the verdicts of a lower court which convicted three former directors of Bank Indonesia (BI) for their alleged involvement in the misuse of BI liquidity support (BLBI) funds, which...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
IBRA grants debt-free status for Hendra, Ibrahim
IBRA grants debt-free status for Hendra, IbrahimThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has issued former bank owners Hendra Liem and Ibrahim Risjad official debt-free status, which could protect them against future charges for past banking crimes.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Voters rise by 2.6 million
Voters rise by 2.6 millionMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Monday that the final number of eligible voters for the 2004 general elections stood at 145,701,637, a 2.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
President's bodyguard dies in duel
President's bodyguard dies in duel JAKARTA: One of the President's bodyguards was stabbed to death by his friend in a fight on Jl. Pangeran Jayakarta in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, at 5 a.m. on Monday.Zulkifli, 30, sustained three stab wounds to his head, neck, and right shoulder.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Bali bombing defendant denies charges
Bali bombing defendant denies chargesWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A defendant on trial for his role in the Bali bombings Suranto Abdul Ghoni, alias Umar, alias Wayan, denied on Monday accusations that he had taken part in manufacturing the bombs, which killed 202 people in...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Rubber producers to hold talks, set intervention price
Rubber producers to hold talks, set intervention priceDow Jones, Bangkok Ministers from the world's top three rubber producers - Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia - will meet in February to discuss strengthening cooperation within the rubber industry and set intervention prices, Thai Prime Minister...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
[b]Some lessons from
Some lessons from the economic crisis Arya B. Gaduh Economist Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta abgaduh@csis.or.id2. Ron -- Democracy, freedom and responsibility 2 X 30 Enhancement of freedom leads to responsible community Ronald Meinardus Resident Representative...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
China to revalue yuan: Goldman
China to revalue yuan: Goldman BEIJING: China will make a one-off revaluation of the yuan within the first quarter of the year and move to a trade-weighted basket of currencies to set its exchange rate by the second half, investment house Goldman Sachs said Monday.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Secure Parking loses price hike suit
Secure Parking loses price hike suitM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's largest parking operator, Secure Parking, was ordered on Monday by the Central Jakarta District Court to compensate an individual who filed a lawsuit against the company for increasing off-street parking fees...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Fired PTDI workers take case to apes
Fired PTDI workers take case to apesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frustrated by the indifference displayed by legislators and officials to their plight, workers from state-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia brought their case to the monkeys on Monday, spending the night near the Ragunan Zoo in Jakarta.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Jakarta to start dumping in Bojong mid February
Jakarta to start dumping in Bojong mid FebruaryDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration plans to open the Bojong dump in Bogor regency by mid February, a month behind the planned schedule, amid strong opposition from locals who fear possible health problems and...
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
RI coal production to increase to 119.7 million tons
RI coal production to increase to 119.7 million tonsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coal production is expected to increase significantly this year on the back of high demand from both the global and domestic markets, the national coal association announced on Monday.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
PELUANG KERJA TAK TERISI KARENA PENCARI KERJA TIDAK
PELUANG KERJA TAK TERISI KARENA PENCARI KERJA TIDAK PENUHI KUALIFIKASI Masih banyak lowongan kerja yang tidak terisi pada setiap "job market fair" yang ditawarkan pada masyarakat, karena kualifikasi pencari tidak sam dengan yang dibutuhkan. Sekjen Depnakertrans Tjepy F.
Tue, 13 Jan 2004
Next president must get full support: Think tank
Next president must get full support: Think tankKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this year's direct presidential election, the nation should vote for the candidate who faces the least resistance, a national think tank group says.