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Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Food poisoning hits E. Java
Food poisoning hits E. Java INDONESIA: Fifty-two people were taken to a community health center in Mojokerto regency, East Java, on Saturday in a suspected outbreak of food poisoning.The Dinoyo subdistrict residents complained that they felt dizzy and some vomited after they ate an iced dessert,...
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Women artists set out to make their mark
Women artists set out to make their mark Bambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/Jakarta Beyond the glamorous openings of art exhibitions, female artists rarely get the credit they deserve for taking a stand and doing what they want in life.
Sun, 07 Nov 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 7, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Sunday, November 7, 2004Exhibitions* Caricature by Gun Gun, Gallery Lontar, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), until Nov. 7. * Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
JP/5/cap
JP/5/capAntaraIMPROMPTU DUET: Noted pop singer Vina Panduwinata (left) invites Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh to join her in singing Can't Help Falling in Love at a change-of-guard ceremony in Surabaya, East Java. At the event on Friday, outgoing Navy Education Command chief Maj. Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
63,000 apply for local govt jobs
63,000 apply for local govt jobs BANDA ACEH, Aceh: At least 63,000 young people have applied for jobs with the Aceh provincial government. More people are expected to apply as applications may be submitted until Nov. 24.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister told to restructure office
Defense minister told to restructure officeTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta While welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveries
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveriesJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, is seeking to buy 1.44 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil for delivery between late November and December, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Temasek raises $480m from SingTel
Temasek raises $480m from SingTelSINGAPORE: State investment firm Temasek Holdings said on Friday that it raised S$800 million (US$480 million) from the sale of a tiny fraction of its shares in Singapore Telecommunications (SingTel).
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov.5, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesian maid sentenced to death for murdering Malaysian boss
Indonesian maid sentenced to death for murdering Malaysian boss Agencies Kuala Lumpur/JakartaAn Indonesian housemaid was sentenced to death by hanging for killing her Malaysian employer who scolded her for burning a meal, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Telkom service
Telkom service I bought a Telkominstansave prepaid internet card some time ago. I tried to dial up using the number printed on the card -- 080981111 -- and after trying about 15 times, I came to the conclusion the line didn't exist at all.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI scientists refute Flores Man finding
RI scientists refute Flores Man findingTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta A team of Indonesian scientists refuted on Friday a claim that the skeleton of a dwarf-sized human species recently found on the remote island of Flores would rewrite the evolutionary history of mankind.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Melia Purosani green globe certified
Melia Purosani green globe certifiedMelia Purosani hotel on Jl. Suryotomo was declared Green Globe Certified last week after an independent auditor from Australia, Richelen and Associates, conducted an assessment on the hotel's commitment to operating to the world's highest environmental standards.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
S'pore industry grows slower
S'pore industry grows slowerSINGAPORE: A key manufacturing index on Friday showed Singapore's industrial sector grew at a slower pace in October due to lower orders.The forward-looking Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell to 51.5 points in October from 53.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Navy deploys ships for Idul Fitri
Navy deploys ships for Idul Fitri SURABAYA: Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said on Friday that the Navy was ready to deploy a number of war ships to carry passengers during their Idul Fitri travels."Our ships are ready," he told reporters after a ceremony here.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveries
Pertamina seeks big fuel deliveriesJAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, is seeking to buy 1.44 million barrels of gasoline, diesel, jet fuel and fuel oil for delivery between late November and December, a company official said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Indonesia to boost military cooperation with China
Indonesia to boost military cooperation with China Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post/JakartaPresident Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is slated to meet Chinese President Hu Jintao on the sidelines of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Santiago, Chile, later this month to discuss...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
SBY's budget review
SBY's budget reviewFrom RepublikaThe third key priority of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to review the 2005 state budget and law enforcement measures is interesting to note.In regards the budget and its irregularities, there are three main causes of misappropriation.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jakarta minimum wage up by US$4
Jakarta minimum wage up by US$4Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With a monthly salary of Rp 600,000 (US$66), Adi, who works as a factory worker, has to work overtime, sometimes until 1 a.m., to bring home around Rp 1 million per month so that his wife and two children can have a decent life.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers
Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Malaysian government has extended the amnesty period for undocumented Indonesian migrant workers to return home from Nov. 14 to December, Indonesian Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Karimunjawa, paradise of flora, fauna
Karimunjawa, paradise of flora, faunaBambang M, Contributor/Jepara, Central Java The blueness of the sea, the cleanliness and whiteness of the sand, and the virginity of the coastal forests are only part of the natural, exotic beauty tourists can enjoy at Karimunjawa National Park in the...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
ITS provides free education for youths
ITS provides free education for youths SURABAYA: The November 10 Institute of Technology (ITS) in Surabaya, East Java started on Friday a free education program for 62 street kids, dropouts and poor children.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
UGM holds writing competition
UGM holds writing competitionIn order to increase journalists' understanding about tertiary education quality assurance, and promote its policy regarding the matter with the public at large, Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is offering a writing competition on tertiary education quality assurance for...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Astra obtains loans from foreign banks
Astra obtains loans from foreign banksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive distributor and assembler, announced on Friday it had signed a facility with foreign lenders to help refinance the company's debts and for working capital.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
House approves Ryamizard nomination
House approves Ryamizard nominationThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung In a move that could worsen its relationship with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the House of Representatives' defense commission said it had endorsed Army chief Gen.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI sports turn to overseas training
RI sports turn to overseas trainingMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sending athletes overseas for training is an option many sports organizations are forced to resort to, given the poor development programs at home, according to a sports official.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Novotel offers 'Lebaran' packages
Novotel offers 'Lebaran' packagesWith the approach of Idul Fitri, a celebration that marks the end of Ramadhan, or Lebaran as it is locally called, Novotel Yogyakarta hotel on Jl. Jendral Sudirman is offering a range of special Lebaran packages.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal'
Abilio acquittal 'erodes trust in rights tribunal'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The acquittal of former East Timor governor Abilio Soares could further erode people's confidence in the country's commitment to justice, a senior Cabinet minister announced on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Jasa Marga completes road construction
Jasa Marga completes road construction CIREBON, West Java: State toll road operator PT Jasa Marga completed the construction on Friday of six kilometers of toll road connecting Tegalkarang and Palimanan in Cirebon regency, West Java.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Misreporting on Unicef
Misreporting on Unicef I am writing to respond to a report you published on Nov. 4 on page 4: Unicef to campaign against land mines.My name was mentioned as a source, which I do not mind as long as the content is in accordance with what I released to the media.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Foreign water firm 'abused rights'
Foreign water firm 'abused rights' JAKARTA: The Community of Tap Water Customers (Komparta) and an individual consumer, Suta Widhya, reported tap water operator PD PAM Jaya and its foreign partner Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) to the National Commission for Human Rights (Komnas HAM) on Friday due to their...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Anticorruption court in Kuningan
Anticorruption court in Kuningan JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court announced on Friday that the first anticorruption court in the country would start hearing cases in the Uppindo building on Jl. HR Rasuna Said in Kuningan district.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Ministry to create 5,492 new jobs
Ministry to create 5,492 new jobs JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration plans to spend Rp 28 billion to create jobs for 5,492 people over the next three months.Kirnadi, the ministry's director for domestic employment, said on Friday many of the people would be placed in small- and...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Poor showing
Poor showing The performance of the legislators seems to be counterproductive. They fight each other, and do not seem to care that they have been chosen to represent Indonesian citizens in voicing the urgency for recovery from the multidimensional crises.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to allocate Rp 4.01t for regions
Govt to allocate Rp 4.01t for regionsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance announced on Friday the central government would allocate as much as Rp 4.01 trillion (US$441.63 million) next year to help regional governments finance economic and social programs.The government allocated Rp 3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Govt to revive investment in Aceh, Maluku, Poso
Govt to revive investment in Aceh, Maluku, PosoThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to boost investment, the government plans to revive business and investment activities in some conflict-torn areas in the country, such as Central Sulawesi's town of Poso as well as the provinces of Aceh and...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Herculean task of health minister
Herculean task of health minister From Koran Tempo In her swearing-in ceremony on Oct. 21, Health Minister Siti Fadilah Supari expressed her commitment to ensuring that under her leadership the health ministry would be corruption-free, disciplined and hard-working.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
[b]Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty?
Malacca Strait: Clash of sovereignty? Mark J. Valencia Hawaii, United States2. Daily -- Questioning World Bank immunity 1 X 48Policy mistakes and World Bank immunity Mohammad Zakaria The Daily Star Asia News Network Dhaka 3.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Anarchy and terrorism
Anarchy and terrorism The Islam Defenders Front's (FPI) actions are the very best to isolate both Islam as well as Indonesia in the world. With all key players known to the police, I absolutely don't understand why no proper action has been taken.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Australia may test new generation weapons in Australia: Expert
Australia may test new generation weapons in Australia: ExpertAgencies, Sydney/JakartaNew-generation weapons like smart bombs could be tested in Australia under an agreement being negotiated with the United States military, news reports said on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Press and new information minister
Press and new information ministerIgnatius Haryanto , Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has assigned Sofyan A. Djalil as State Minister of Communications and Information. Sofyan holds a doctorate in international finance and capital marketing from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy,...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Rp 1.9t of remainds unspent
Rp 1.9t of remainds unspentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The halted land acquisition for several infrastructure projects in the capital has been blamed on the city administration's failure to make use of the entire 2004 budget.Of the Rp 12.26 trillion (US$1.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Defense minister advised to restructure office
Defense minister advised to restructure officeTiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/JakartaWhile welcoming defense minister Juwono Sudarsono's plan to eradicate corruption and markup practices in arms-purchase procedures, an expert has urged for the restructuring of the ministry and the introduction of a...
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
1. 3 x 15
1. 3 x 15 Malaysia extends amnesty deadline for migrant workers 2. 2 x 24 Minister to get tough on corrupt civil servants 3. 1 x 24 RI, China to boost cooperation 4. 2 x 24 Defense minister to restructure office
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Court delays euthanasia ruling
Court delays euthanasia ruling JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court has delayed issuing a decision on the legality of euthanasia on an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in a "persistent vegetative state" for more than three months.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Shares end at new high on Wall Street gains
Shares end at new high on Wall Street gainsDow Jones, JakartaIndonesian shares closed at a fresh record high in volatile trading on Friday as Wall Street's gains overnight spurred buying of select local blue chips, dealers said.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunity
RI workers say Malaysia no longer land of opportunityAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post/Makassar Malaysia, which had long been a land of hope and promise for Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) seeking better lives, has now closed its doors.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Ex-rivals SBY, Wiranto have 'small talk' at presidential office
Ex-rivals SBY, Wiranto have 'small talk' at presidential officeFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Long-time comrades President Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and former presidential rival Gen. (ret) Wiranto held a brief reunion on Friday.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Millions of fish die of mysterious 'virus'
Millions of fish die of mysterious 'virus'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post/Medan The Simalungun regency administration in North Sumatra banned on Friday the consumption of fish from Lake Toba after millions of fish died in the lake over the past week.
Sat, 06 Nov 2004
Surocolo neglected but offers diverse tourist charms
Surocolo neglected but offers diverse tourist charmsSinggir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, as the cultural heart of Java, boasts a wide range of tourist attractions, including historical and archeological sites.