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Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Plaza Semanggi opening worsen traffic congestion
Plaza Semanggi opening worsen traffic congestionP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The soft opening of Plaza Semanggi on Wednesday raised concern over exacerbation of already severe traffic jams and the management's commitment to addressing the problem.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Thai government asks regulators to closely monitor booming bourse
Thai government asks regulators to closely monitor booming bourseAgence France-Presse, Bangkok Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has ordered a close watch for signs of manipulation in trade on Thailand's booming stock exchange which is running at record-high turnover, a minister said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
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Conflict in Aceh and agenda-setting by TV Agus Sudibyo Coordinator Program Monitoring of Aceh ISAI Jakarta2. Pro -- Training for stability 2 X 30 Vocational education and training development contribute to stability Peter de Rooij Director European Union's European Training Foundation Turin, Italy...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Government completes autonomy revision
Government completes autonomy revisionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has completed the draft revision of the 1999 autonomy law, which will take back some of the power it dispensed to local authorities.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Angie opens Volvo defense with victory over Napaporn
Angie opens Volvo defense with victory over NapapornThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia got off to a winning start in her defense of the US$110,000 Volvo Open women's tennis tournament in Pattaya, Thailand, on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
RESCUE EFFORTS: A man offers his hand to help a search and rescue
RESCUE EFFORTS: A man offers his hand to help a search and rescue worker steady himself as he carries a body from the wreckage caused by Sunday's flash flood in Bukit Lawang park in Langkat regency, North Sumatra.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Network asks govt to pursue reforms
Network asks govt to pursue reformsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A national network of some 40 non-governmental organizations, mass media, government institutions and political parties called on the government on Wednesday to pursue badly needed reforms to dig the country out of the...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Rupiah Rates Nov.5
Rupiah Rates Nov.5 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling BuyingAustralian dollar------1 6,379.68 5,665.89 6,054.59 5,990.75 Brunei dollar----------1 5,164.03 4,586.85 4,900.89 4,849.84 Canadian dollar--------1 6,757.89 6,004.21 6,413.53 6,348.47 Swiss franc------------1 6,587.99 5,852.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Indonesia shamed for failing to address the homeless, slums
Indonesia shamed for failing to address the homeless, slumsAgence France-Presse, Geneva Indonesia, Guatemala and Serbia-Montenegro won an award on Wednesday for failing to address a massive problem of homelessness and slums, while Scotland was praised for its "rare" protection of the right to...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Megawati joins the chorus blaming forest destruction
Megawati joins the chorus blaming forest destructionFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bahorok President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed her condolences on Wednesday to the relatives of more than 100 people killed in devastating floods in North Sumatra, and...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
* Headlines:Network asks govt to pursue reforms 2
* Headlines:Network asks govt to pursue reforms 2 * National:Aceh needs referendum: Rights body 4 * Archipelago:PTDI workers rally over pay cuts 5 * Opinion:Security and prosperity in the 21st century 7 * City:Many criticize new transportation law 8 * Sports:Indonesia rolls over former world champs...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
PLN workers threaten to strike
PLN workers threaten to strike Fitri Wulandari , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employees of state-owned electricity company PT PLN have threatened to strike if the government goes ahead with plans to sell the company's core business.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Aceh needs referendum: Rights body
Aceh needs referendum: Rights bodyTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) urged the government on Wednesday to reconsider its plan to extend martial law in war-torn Aceh, saying that it would only worsen rampant rights violations in the province.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Media not sensitive
Media not sensitive in reporting rape From Warta KotaThe front-page report in Warta Kota, Oct. 17, on a maid raped by three men "in turns" is sensational. The phrase "raped in turns" is also a description that totally disregards the trauma this woman must be suffering.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
PTDI workers rally over pay cuts
PTDI workers rally over pay cutsYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of suspended workers of state-owned aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) again staged a rally here on Wednesday, demanding that their salaries be paid in full.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
TNI troops kill 10 Papua rebels
TNI troops kill 10 Papua rebelsNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel shot dead 10 Papua rebels, including rebel leader Yustinus Murib, in a predawn raid on Wednesday in Jayawijaya regency here, some 650 kilometers west of Jayapura, the capital...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
BALI 1x35
BALI 1x35 Pegayaman comes alive in holy month or Pengayaman villagers welcome Ramadhan
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
BNI scam exposes new risk in banking sector: PIB
BNI scam exposes new risk in banking sector: PIBDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The New Indonesia Alliance (PIB) said on Wednesday that the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) lending scam had exposed poor internal control on the part of the bank, as well as the impotence of Bank Indonesia's...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Elections commission names winners of two tenders
Elections commission names winners of two tendersMoch. N . Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Wednesday PT Pura Barutama and PT Survindo Indah Prestasi as the winners of the tenders for voter-registration cards and ballot boxes respectively,...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
More shocking medical abuse cases revealed, law needed
More shocking medical abuse cases revealed, law neededLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government needs to make and implement new regulations to clearly specify the obligations and rights of hospitals regarding the treatment for the poor, the Jakarta Metropolitan Hospital Association...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
IBRA provides 237 hectares of land for low-cost housing
IBRA provides 237 hectares of land for low-cost housingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has designated some 237 hectares of land on Jakarta's outskirts to build low- cost housing for families earing less than Rp 1.5 million (US$177) a month.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Abuse of Timor militiamen probed
Abuse of Timor militiamen probed AUSTRALIA: Australia's army said on Wednesday it would investigate allegations that Australian soldiers mistreated East Timor militiamen after it led an intervention force to the territory in 1999.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Sexual abuse victim seeks help from women group
Sexual abuse victim seeks help from women groupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers acting for the victim of a sexual assault allegedly carried out by a TV drama actor reported the incident to the National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) on Wednesday, seeking support and...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Govt to revise 3G mobile service license
Govt to revise 3G mobile service licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission IV said on Wednesday that the government had ignored warnings it had issued regarding a flawed 3G mobile service license bidding process, which might lead to the cancellation of the license.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Public indifferent about benefits of safety belts
Public indifferent about benefits of safety beltsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indifference and unawareness marked the first day of the reintroduction of vehicle seat belt laws on Wednesday.The Jakarta Post observed many drivers failing to wear seat belts, let alone police giving warnings.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Tip of the iceberg?
Tip of the iceberg? Young grassroots supporters, including party guards, of the country's two most influential political parties -- the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) and the Golkar Party -- clashed recently in the regency of Buleleng, Bali, leaving two persons dead.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 6, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 6, 2003.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting: The Fine Art of Fine Arts, featuring works of seven artists including Huang Fong, Bambang Rahardjo and Mozes Misdy, at Puri Seminyak Gallery, Seminyak (Tel. 0361-730814), 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., until Nov. 20.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
President's son mute on graft allegation
President's son mute on graft allegationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The President's son and the State Secretary have refused to comment on a real estate contract between the State Secretariat and the first family that was not put up for tender.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Police to tighten security prior to upcoming holiday
Police to tighten security prior to upcoming holidayAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities are planning to enhance overall security across the country for the upcoming Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holiday season, particularly neighborhood security.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Falun Gong wants its rights recognized
Falun Gong wants its rights recognizedM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Followers of Falun Gong Indonesia filed a complaint with the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Wednesday for what they called restrictions and a clampdown on the freedom of their association by the...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Traffic jams and no police
Traffic jams and no policeFrom Bisnis Indonesia The recent downpour in Jakarta caused traffic jams afterward, as is usually the case. But, despite the fact that traffic lights were functioning the congestion caused further flooding, this time that of major arterials.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Govt seek ways to ease debt burden
Govt seek ways to ease debt burdenThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday the government would seek ways to help ease the burden of the 2004 state budget in repaying government debts, including foreign ones.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
'Ruwatan', a means to purify people and their surroundings
'Ruwatan', a means to purify people and their surroundingsThe Jakarta Post Sanur, BaliHuman beings face daily ups and downs. For those who believe in a karma, good fortune may come and go in accordance with one's destiny.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Bombs and analysts
Bombs and analystsFrom Kompas Jakarta and other strategic places are the now the targets of terrorist bombings after the Bali blasts last year. As with previous incidents, plenty of so-called experts will soon appear with their convincing analyses that certain countries are behind the terrorist...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
New govt ruling on procurement signed
New govt ruling on procurement signedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has signed a ruling which tightens procedures for procurement in the public sector, to help curb flourishing corruption, according to a government official.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
TV Program: Thursday, 6, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, 6, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine10:05 TV Drama11:30 Music12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 TV Series: Orange Boy3:00 City News3:30 Documentary4:00 English News Service5:30...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Cambodian parties form new govt
Cambodian parties form new govt CAMBODIA: Cambodia's three main political parties have agreed to form a coalition government with Prime Minister Hun Sen as leader, the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Malaysia PM coy over his deputy
Malaysia PM coy over his deputySimon Cameron-Moore, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's new Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said on Wednesday he was not yet ready to name his deputy, but sources close to ruling party leaders said Defense Minister Najib Razak was most likely to get the job.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Abu Rusdan admits chairing JI
Abu Rusdan admits chairing JI JAKARTA: Defendant Abu Rusdan admitted on Wednesday he was the caretaker head of the regional terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), but said his aim was to dissuade members from violence.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Learning from the BNI case
Learning from the BNI case The loss of Rp1.7 trillion allegedly embezzled from the state- owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is no laughing matter.The case has long been publicized and has been acknowledged by State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
'Tempo' vs Texmaco verdict delayed
'Tempo' vs Texmaco verdict delayed JAKARTA: The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court failed to deliver on Wednesday the most-awaited verdict on defamation suit filed by Texmaco group owner Marimutu Sinivasan against Tempo magazine as one of panel members was absent.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Police seek Singaporean mastermind
Police seek Singaporean mastermindHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Riau Police said on Wednesday that they are searching for a Singaporean and his Indonesian accomplice suspected of trafficking women to work as prostitutes in Malaysia.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Komnas HAM office set up in Kupang
Komnas HAM office set up in KupangYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) inaugurated on Wednesday its representative office in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Government to revise 3G mobile service license
Government to revise 3G mobile service licenseThe Jakarta Post JakartaHouse of Representatives Commission IV said on Wednesday that the government had ignored warnings it had issued regarding a flawed 3G mobile service license bidding process, which might lead to the cancellation of the license.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
BI benchmark rate down to 8.46%
BI benchmark rate down to 8.46%The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank's benchmark interest rate declined on Wednesday to 8.46 percent during the weekly auction of one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes.The rate was 8.48 percent a week ago.
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Fire guts four houses in Cilincing
Fire guts four houses in Cilincing TANGERANG: Fire gutted four houses on Jl. Raya Cilincing, Kali Baru, North Jakarta on Wednesday morning, but no fatalities nor injuries were reported.Mrs. Rudi, who owns one of the houses swamped by the fire, said that the fire allegedly sparked from a falling...
Thu, 06 Nov 2003
Susilo Bambang denies rumors to resign from the cabinet
Susilo Bambang denies rumors to resign from the cabinetAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono denied on Wednesday rumors that he will resign from the cabinet for the sake of his presidential bid.
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' abound
PDI-P loses 50% of voters, discord, 'defiance' aboundFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a show of distrust of their current House of Representatives legislators, a large group of Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) rank and file members have proposed new names...
Wed, 05 Nov 2003
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la Lebanon
Celebrate the breaking of the fast a la LebanonMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Like other parts of the world where Ramadhan is celebrated, Lebanese families also have the tradition of gathering together for the breaking of the fast where they can communicate among family members to...