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2007

Indonesia: 'Terrorists are losing their battle to spread hatred'
Islamic terrorists blamed for a number of deadly suicide bombings in Indonesia have failed to further their 'cause of hatred' in the country, according to president Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. He made the statement at the opening of an eye-clinic on the island of Bali, a gift from Australia to victims of the 2002 nightclub bombings ... ( read on )

2006

Powerful quake strikes west of Sumatra
A powerful earthquake rocked the Indonesian island of Sumatra on Thursday but there was no reports of any casualties and damage while meteorologists played down the risk of tsunami. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake registered 6.0 on the Richter scale. Indonesian meteorologists put the magnitude at 6.1, centered closed to Nias island off ... ( read on )

2006

Indonesia to put tsunami sirens on phone towers
Indonesia will place sirens on cellular phone towers in a bid to warn coastal residents of a tsunami, a minister said on Wednesday, more than a week after huge waves killed hundreds of people on the south coast of Java. Officials in Indonesia have come under fire for the lack of any warning ahead of ... ( read on )

2005

Mari: Chinese shoe industry could be relocated to Indonesia
Indonesia will be ready if the China relocates its shoe-making companies here because of a trade row with the United States and the European Commission, Minister of Trade Mari Pangestu says. "We have to be responsive and proactive in taking advantage of any changes ... we plan to approach owners of two giant shoe trademarks, ... ( read on )

2005

PLN: Severe power shortages likely in Bali, Java by October
Electric power reserves in Java and Bali are expected to reach a critical point during the dry season which is estimated to begin in October, a PLN (state electricity company) official said. "Power reserves during that time are expected to drop to around 120 Megawatt while the safe level is 600 MW," PLN General Manager ... ( read on )

2005

Nine die in train-bus collision in Indonesia
At least nine people died and 23 others injured when a train rammed into a passenger bus in Indonesia's North Sumatra province, reports said Monday. The accident took place early Sunday when the train rammed into an inter-city bus at a railway crossing in Asahan district, about 1,450 km northwest of here, the Jakarta Post ... ( read on )

2004

Customers to pay fee for routine electrical inspection
Households in the Greater Jakarta area will have to pay a fee of Rp 40,000 to Rp 60,000 (about EUR 5,40), starting next month, for a routine check on their domestic electrical supply to help maintain safety, an official said. "Incorrect installation of electrical facilities can cause accidents, including fire. A routine check on the ... ( read on )

2004

Indonesia to build new port in Jakarta
Indonesia will build a new port in Jakarta with an investment of US$500 million (Rp4.5 trillion) using Japanese technology. Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said Jakarta's old port, Tanjung Priok, has not been expanded after 150 years in operation and is no longer efficient. The new port, called Jakarta New Port, will facilitate exports and imports via ... ( read on )

2004

New clashes kill seven in Aceh province
Five suspected separatist rebels and two civilians have been killed in the latest violence in Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province, according to the military. Two of the five Free Aceh Movement (GAM) fighters were shot dead in separate encounters, Aceh military spokesman Asep Sapari said. Troops seized an automatic rifle and ammunition from the pair, Mr ... ( read on )

2004

Indonesia, US sign open-skies agreement
The US and Indonesian governments have signed an open-skies agreement that removes restrictions on the frequency of air transport services between the two countries. The agreement was signed Monday in Bali by US Communications Minister Norman Y Mineta and ad interim Communications Minister Soenarno. The agreement creates an open market for air transport service between ... ( read on )

2003

Nine civilians shot dead in Aceh
A housewife and a newly-married man were among nine civilians killed in the past three days in the ongoing Government battle against separatists in Indonesia's Aceh province, the military and residents said. The housewife, 52-year-old Cut Zainabah, was executed by two unidentified men who arrived at her North Aceh house Friday night local time, a ... ( read on )

2002

Bomb-like explosions in Ambon injure 51
Powerful bomb-like explosions hit Indonesia's troubled city of Ambon on Saturday, injuring 51 people, 10 of them seriously, a local official said on Saturday. Martin Djari, chief official at Ambon's information department, told Reuters there was more than one blast and they struck around 10:30 a.m. local time (0130 GMT). "It's so sad. The explosions ... ( read on )

2001

Hamzah elected Vice President
Hamzah Haz was elected the country's ninth' vice president on Thursday, bringing with him renewed hope for peace with a call for political parties to come together to support President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government. Speaking before a plenary session of the People's Consultative Assembly, Hamzah said harmonious cooperation between major political parties was needed to help ... ( read on )

Other events on this day

2001

Two suspects in the bombing of the Jakarta Stock Exchange building, Irwansyah and Nuryadin, break out of Cipinang Penitentiary, East Jakarta, after holding up a guard with a gun that had been smuggled into the penitentiary along with two hand grenades.

2001

Zimbabwean Pieter Tonday, 37, is shot dead by the police at his residence in Kuningan, South Jakarta, after he resists arrest. Police later find 200 grams of heroin in his possession.

2000

Min. of Defense Juwono Sudarsono deplores unjust comments on the recent killing of a UN peacekeeper near the E. Timor border with RI. A New Zealand soldier in the UN peacekeeping force in E. Timor, Priv. L.W Manning, was shot dead on July 24 in Fato Mean

2000

A team from the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) visits Ambon, Maluku, to evaluate the success of the state of civil emergency that was imposed in the strife-torn province one month ago.

2000

Students from various universities meet with MPR Speaker Amien Rais to air their concern that Pres. A. Wahid is entangling the country in economic, investment, security and political uncertainties that will lead to disintegratation.

2000

People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais says the MPR could remove President Abdurrahman from office if he fails to improve himself and the country's situation within three months.

1999

The National Institute of Sciences (LIPI) presents a report of its nine-month research on reform within the military, concluding that military reform was done half-heartedly because it had actively worked to maintain its role in politics.

1998

The "Bandung Pos" daily reappears in the form of a tabloid after several weeks' absence.

1998

H. Abu Hasan MA, the main rival of the Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, declares the establishment of the Indonesian National United Solidarity Party (Partai SUNI).

1998

Thirty people die in a landslide at a traditional gold mine near Babi River in Long Iram district, Kutai, East Kalimantan.

1996

A major riot erupts in Jakarta after loyalists of ousted leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) Megawati Soekarno, who held a political rally against progovernment PDI leader Soerjadi, were forced out of the party's headquarters.

1994

Indonesia receives a letter of appreciation from the New York-based Hellen Keller International organization for its successful campaign against nutritional blindness (xerophthalmia).

1990

Mines and energy minister Ginandjar Kartasasmita is installed as the vice president of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC).

1990

300 tycoons from 28 large companies grouped in Prasetya Mulya Foundation, including Liem Sioe Liong & Prajogo Pangestu, agree to sell 29.78 m. shares to cooperatives in the country's 27 provinces at a total nominal price of Rp 29.78 billion (US$16.15 m.)

1989

Prince Raja Haji Muhammad Djalaludin, 50, is inaugurated as the sultan of the Kanoman kingdom in Cirebon, W. Java, with the title of Kanjeng Gusti Sultan Kanoman XI, replacing his father, Sultan Anom Raja HM Nurus or Sultan Kanoman X, who died last May 25

1986

Indonesian wins the fourth Asian Veteran Athletics Championships amassing a total of 67 gold, 98 silver and 94 bronze medals.

1984

Dr. Daoed Joesoef, former minister of education and culture, receives the Commadeurs des Arts et des Letters medal of honor from French Ambassador to Indonesia Jean Soulier.

1970

The Supreme Court agrees to the Anti-Corruption Committee's proposal on the eradication of corruption by enacting a law on corruption.

1947

India, Egypt and Syria protest to the UN Security Council against Dutch aggression in Indonesia.

1947

Dutch troops move to the new North Sumatra provincial capital of Pematang Siantar when Vice President Mohammad Hatta arrives to install SM Amin as junior governor of North Sumatra.

1947

Indonesian troops attack Dutch troops in Stabat, North Sumatra, and occupy the town for two and a half hours.

1947

Indian Muslim leader Moh. Ali Jinnah and Indian nationalist leader in S. Africa JJ Singh send a statement to Indonesia commiserating with it over Dutch aggression.

1914

The Dutch colonial government permits exiled Tjipto Mangoenkoesoemo to return home to the Dutch East Indies for health reasons. He suffers from asthma and a nervous disorder.