Archive: 1 October 2001
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Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional change: Learning from history
Constitutional change: Learning from history Edward Schneier, Professor of political science at the City College of New York teaching at Jakarta's Institute of Government Studies, Jakarta Although there is growing agreement that substantial changes in the Indonesian Constitution are needed, there is no consensus as to who should act first and how.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
'Cosmo Girl' launched
'Cosmo Girl' launched JAKARTA: The Indonesian edition of Cosmo Girl was launched on Friday, the publication's third international edition after previously being released in Turkey and the Czech Republic. The magazine aims to provide honest and direct answers to teenage questions and problems, as well as present the latest information about fashion, movies and music trends, according to Sarah Sechan, the monthly's deputy editor.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
All nations share responsibility for injustice
All nations share responsibility for injustice J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Jakarta Until the turn of the 20th century, the pattern of world politics, confined mostly to the Europe continent proper, had been marked by a "balance of power", with Britain mostly acting as a "balancer," which often determined war and peace among nations.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Estrada trial set to begin
Estrada trial set to begin MANILA: Lawyers for former Philippine President Joseph Estrada, whose trial for plunder begins on Monday, accused the government of treating their client like a "caged wild animal" and have threatened to boycott proceedings. Defense lawyers on Sunday denounced prosecution threats to haul Estrada, the first former Philippine president to face criminal proceedings, to the court if he refused to attend.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Environment assessments missing
Environment assessments missing JAKARTA: An official of the Environmental Impact Control Agency (Bapedal) has expressed concern over the approval of many licenses for new businesses by local administrations, even though they are not accompanied by a mandatory environmental impact assessment.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Journalist accused of stealing rice
Journalist accused of stealing rice BOGOR: A journalist was reported to the Bogor Police last weekend for allegedly stealing 15.18 tons of rice. Caringin district head Ade Hidayat said on Friday that Gugum, 36, a reporter for a Bogor publication, and Herry, 35, a Caringin resident, had forged his signature to procure the rice from the Logistics Depot, from where it was to be distributed in the markets of four villages in Caringin district: Pancawati, Cimande Hilir, Cinagara and Muarajaya.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Brunei sultan to visit Malaysia
Brunei sultan to visit Malaysia KUALA LUMPUR: Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah will make a two-day visit here on Monday for annual consultations with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, Malaysia's foreign ministry said on Sunday. The two leaders will hold private talks on bilateral relations, regional issues and current developments in the global arena, the foreign ministry said in a statement issued to Bernama news agency.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Angie gets off to winning start in WTA career
Angie gets off to winning start in WTA career Pariama Hutasoit, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesian Angelique Widjaja carved out a history of her own as she beat eighth seed Joannette Kruger of South Africa 7-6 (7- 2), 7-6 (7-4) to win her first title on the WTA Tour at the Wismilak International women's tennis tournament here on Sunday.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military moves to retake Ilaga from separatists
Military moves to retake Ilaga from separatists R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The Irian Jaya Military Command is reinforcing its personnel in Ilaga district east of Puncak Jaya regency to recapture the city from a separatist group claiming to be the National Liberation Front (TPN). Maj. Gen.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Hit and run victim identified
Hit and run victim identified JAKARTA: The victim of a hit and run accident on Jl. Dharmawangsa, South Jakarta, has been identified as Australian Elaine AB, 29, and her body had been taken from Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital morgue by her family, a morgue staff member said on Saturday. The forensic report indicated that she had consumed alcohol before she died and that her liver was damaged. On Friday at about 1 a.m., a witness, Ade, said that he spotted Elaine's body lying on Jl.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Betawi Week to start Thursday
Betawi Week to start Thursday JAKARTA: People wishing to observe Betawi (native Jakartan) culture have the opportunity to attend Betawi Cultural Week starting Thursday. Betawi music, dances, theater, literature, paintings, clothes and food will all be presented to the public free of charge during a four-day exhibition at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center on Jl. Cikini Raya, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mega returns to souring U.S.-Indonesia ties
Mega returns to souring U.S.-Indonesia ties Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri returned from a two-week visit to the United States and Japan on Sunday, as diplomatic tension with Washington escalated in the wake of rising anti- American protests at home. Megawati addressed the concerns raised by the U.S. about the safety of Americans in Indonesia amid threats by radical organizations that they could be harmed if the U.S.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Rehabilitation of Sukarno's status
Rehabilitation of Sukarno's status JAKARTA: The middle daughter of Sukarno, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, called on the government on Sunday to revoke a 1967 decree of the Provisional People's Consultative Assembly (MPRS), which declared the founding president a political prisoner. "Despite all the controversy, the status of Sukarno as a political prisoner should be revoked," Rachmawati said, while addressing a seminar here, as quoted by Metro TV television station.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Laila's nightmare over, all she wants is peace
Laila's nightmare over, all she wants is peace Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Laila Nazmi had no idea that her efforts to escape poverty would one day lead her into forced prostitution. Last week she made headlines after the police, based on her account, raided the bar where she worked.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian Ismail takes Epson Cup
Malaysian Ismail takes Epson Cup Mustofid, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Malaysian Rashid Ismail defied a call for the Nations Cup, which was held at the Selangor Royal Golf Club, to travel to Indonesia. It provided dividends as he won the Rp 370 million (US$38,900) Epson Cup at the Jagorawi Golf & Country Club here on Sunday. At the Old Course of Jagorawi, Ismail suffered an early scare before regaining composure to cruise to victory.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia assured of support from Japan
Indonesia assured of support from Japan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Japan has given its assurances to President Megawati Soekarnoputri that it would continue to support Indonesia if the world economy slumped into a deep recession, as widely feared. Megawati described her five-day visit to Japan, just like the visit to the United States previously, as "successful" in securing the necessary support from Tokyo.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Police destroy fire crackers
Police destroy fire crackers INDRAMAYU, West Java: A total of 19 bags containing tens of thousands of firecrackers of various types were destroyed here by local police on Sunday. The burning of the firecrackers, which had been confiscated from illegal traders last week, was witnessed by Indramayu Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Setyo Wasisto. The blast of the firecrackers jolted people living around the final dumping site at the village of Penyindangan Kulon.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Environment wins when debt swapped for nature
Environment wins when debt swapped for nature Djunaydi Suswanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the 1980s environmentalists were delighted to find a new mechanism to finance conservation. In 1984, Thomas Lovejoy, deputy chairperson of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in the U.S., proposed that environmental organizations should enter the capital market by "buying" developing countries' debts from American and European banks at discounted prices.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants cash in on 'calung' music
Civil servants cash in on 'calung' music Agus Maryono, Contributor, Purwokerto, Central Java The economic crisis that hit Indonesia in mid-1997 has forced many people, including civil servants, to find ways to supplement their salaries with additional income. The civil servants, as is widely known here, are underpaid but have not lost the motivation to find ways to earn more money.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Continued controversy clouds Indonesia's cyberlaw
Continued controversy clouds Indonesia's cyberlaw Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The birth of a new type of criminal -- the cyber criminal -- has forced many governments, including Indonesia, to issue new laws and regulations dealing with Internet-related crime. The drafting of the bill on cyber law in Indonesia, however, is still shrouded in controversy as experts argue about the nature of the new law.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 15. * Fine Arts in Berlin 1989-1999, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until Oct. 14.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two-way traffic?
Two-way traffic? The newspaper reports on recommendations from the U.S. state department that U.S. diplomats and their families in Indonesia should voluntarily return home as well as the travel notice saying that U.S. citizens should postpone their trips to Indonesia indicate an arrogance on the part of the U.S. government. As an Indonesian citizen I feel deeply offended by such recommendations and would like to express the following opinions: 1. U.S.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Message from Ambassador: Good neighborliness and mutual trust
Message from Ambassador: Good neighborliness and mutual trust The beginning of a new century is witness to the 52nd Anniversary of the People' s Republic of China. For 52 years, China has traveled tortuous roads and experienced trials and hardships. It has gained universally recognized progress and achievement by overcoming difficulties and obstacles. It has made contributions to the peace, prosperity and stability of the world in economic, technical, cultural, political and social aspects.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Analysts forecast gloomy week for markets
Analysts forecast gloomy week for markets Berni K. Mustafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Clouds looming over the global economy, capital outflow and security concerns here could see further lows experienced by the rupiah and the stock index this week, analysts said over the weekend. Head of fixed income research at PT Danareksa Sekuritas, Khalil Rowter, said a reprieve for the rupiah was unlikely in the short term.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Welcome home, now how about giving us your cash?
Welcome home, now how about giving us your cash? Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A new terminal was opened in September 1999 at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport to provide greater ease and comfort for homecoming migrant workers. But, the exact opposite has happened. The extortion of migrant workers has become more prevalent as the practice is now beyond public watch.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The Corrs to perform at JCC
The Corrs to perform at JCC JAKARTA: Irish band The Corrs will perform here to waiting audiences on Wednesday in the Plenary Hall of the Jakarta Convention Center in Central Jakarta after they postponed their show in February. The planned show had to be canceled earlier this year due to one of its members falling sick. The Corrs, comprising four siblings, are popular among music lovers here and known for their compositions highlighted by traditional Irish music.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Islands caught in power struggle
Islands caught in power struggle Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Matahari Island As the city administration lacks the funds and experience to manage islands within Pulau Seribu (Thousand Islands), it should allow private companies to continue managing them, a company executive said here over the weekend. "The administration would not be able to manage all the islands by itself. It has neither the funds nor experience," the director of PT Pantara Wisata Jaya Juliana Pandji told The Jakarta Post.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bali painting fetches top price
Bali painting fetches top price SINGAPORE: A painting by artist Walter Spies, a German artist known for his dreamlike depiction of rural life in Bali, took the top price at a Southeast Asian art auction in Singapore on Sunday. Spies' 1934 work "A View from Above" sold for S$1.88 million (US$1.06 million), said Carolyn Ortega, a publicist for international auction house Christie's.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY
SWEET TASTE OF VICTORY JP/Murdani Usman Angelique Widjaja proudly lifts the Wismilak International Tournament trophy after beating South Africa's Joannette Kruger in the finals. The Indonesian teenager, making her WTA tour debut, won the finals 7-6 7-6 in Nusa Dua, Bali Sunday.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Is this the end of the road for 'Cidomo'?
Is this the end of the road for 'Cidomo'? Panca Nugraha, Contributor, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Dozens of cidomo (two-wheeled horse carriage) queue up at the Ampenan Cerah Ceria Plaza from early morning to late evening waiting for passengers. It is a common sight in the province's capital, to see people use cidomo to take them to their destinations. Each cidomo can carry eight to 10 passengers. The fee is relatively low, yet it can be bargained.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
UGM to introduces solar energy
UGM to introduces solar energy Gin Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta For economic reasons, state-run Gadjah Mada University has decided to exploit solar energy to meet its electricity needs next year. "The project has been well prepared. The whole installation will be completed next year," Yudi Utomo Ismarjoko, the project leader, said on Saturday.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
MUI denies playing politics
MUI denies playing politics JAKARTA: Chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) KH Nazri Adlani denied here on Saturday that it had played practical politics with its recent call for a jihad. He said the call was made upon the spirit that Muslims should not stand idle upon seeing the U.S. plan to attack an Islamic country. "The call was made to open a world discourse. We cannot and will not stay idle while the U.S.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Villagers destroy police station
Villagers destroy police station PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Some 300 residents of Muara Lakitan village ran amok and burned down the local police station on Friday, following fighting between two senior high school students. South Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. M. Sulaiman said on Sunday that the villagers' violence had inflicted a large financial loss on the police. He said the destruction had started with a fight between Zulkifli, 17, and Lir, 18.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fuel prices to remain stable
Fuel prices to remain stable The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina said fuel prices for industry in October would not be much changed compared to the prices this month. The price for Premium gasoline will stay at Rp 1,450 per liter next month, while kerosene will increase to Rp 1,070 per liter from Rp 970 this month, the company said in a statement on Friday.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Raids continue despite criticism
Raids continue despite criticism JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso pledged on Friday to continue operations aimed at maintaining order in the city despite the fact that they have not yet proved to be successful. Sutiyoso argued that the city administration would continue the operations because there had been a "significant improvement" in public order.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Business group worried by threats to foreigners
Business group worried by threats to foreigners Antara, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Indigenous Businesspeople (Hippi) expressed concern on Saturday over threats made by radical groups to force Americans to leave the country as it was feared they would worsen Indonesia's image. Hippi's chairman Suryo B.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batam police escort tourists
Batam police escort tourists BATAM, Riau: In a bid to protect tourists from possible attack by irresponsible groups, Batam police escorted on Sunday dozens of tourists from Singapore and Malaysia who spent their weekend at the city island. A number of police personnel guarded two minibuses full of tourists as they left a hotel and shopped at Nagoya shopping area. Some of the policemen carefully kept watch on the tourists' activities at shops.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Military insiders cold-shoulder terrorist agency
Military insiders cold-shoulder terrorist agency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military Commander Adm. Widodo's antiterrorism agency proposal has received more criticism -- this time from within military circles. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto sees no urgency to establish such an agency because, in his opinion, it would be more efficient to improve coordination among existing intelligence agencies.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Protesters condemn communism
Protesters condemn communism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of protesters staged an anti-communism rally at the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta on Sunday in commemoration of the bloody 1965 abortive coup, which is blamed on the now defunct Indonesian Communist Party (PKI). The rally, led by former East Timorese militia leader Eurico Guterres, demanded that communism be wiped out of Indonesia.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
TV today
TV today TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:05 Environment 8:45 City News 10:00 Children's Song 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rahman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Debating 3:30 Talk Show 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Children's Tale 5:15 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 Music 10:00 News 10:30 Blues Night Program 2 5:30 p.m. Music 6:30 City News 7:30 News (in English) 8:30 Features TPI 5:30 a.m.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The President is back
The President is back There were some very serious concerns on the eve of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's trip to the United States and Japan. What if the U.S. launched a military strike against the country that is supposedly harboring Osama bin Laden, who, according to senior U.S. officials, was the mastermind behind the horrendous September 11 attacks, while President Megawati was in Washington?
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSMS, Persebaya, Persija, PSM into league's final four
PSMS, Persebaya, Persija, PSM into league's final four Apriadi Gunawan and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The semifinal places of the Indonesian soccer league championship were all booked as PSMS Medan, Persebaya Surabaya, Persija Jakarta and PSM Makassar completed their group matches with a win each on Sunday.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Troops kill nine Abu Sayyaf rebels
Troops kill nine Abu Sayyaf rebels ZAMBOANGA, Philippines: At least nine members of the Abu Sayyaf kidnap group were killed in airstrikes and clashes with troops in the southern Philippines, the military here said on Sunday. In Manila, President Gloria Arroyo vowed that the war against the rebels, who hold 18 U.S. and Filipino hostages, would continue until the captives were free and the kidnappers wiped out.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Minang culture interesting
Minang culture interesting PADANG, West Sumatra: People from Medan, North Sumatra living in the West Sumatra capital of Padang have found that Minangkabau (West Sumatra) culture is very interesting. Mohamad Daud, chairman of Medan Community Association, said in Padang on Sunday that Minang culture embraced brotherhood and solidarity.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Terrorist 'not a symbol of Islam'
Terrorist 'not a symbol of Islam' JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz repeated his warning to the U.S. and its allies on Saturday that terrorists were not a symbol of Islam, reports said. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at the West Sumatra Muhammadiyah University on Saturday, Hamzah stressed that Muslims were not "all terrorists", Antara reported.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * World Press Photo, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Phone: 5241069) until Oct. 7. * Sukarno's collections; paintings, batik, statues, Chinese ceramics, kris, photos, Gedung Pola, Jl. Proklamasi 56, Central Jakarta, until Oct. 15. * Fine Arts in Berlin 1989-1999, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat 12, Central Jakarta: (Phone: 3812346, 3868172), until Oct. 14.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan mulls APEC boycott
Taiwan mulls APEC boycott Reuters, Taipei Taiwan is considering boycotting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Shanghai next month because of China's refusal to allow President Chen Shui-bian to attend, Taipei local newspapers reported on Sunday. Chen has repeatedly expressed his desire to take part in the Oct. 20-21 meeting and hold talks with his Chinese counterpart, Jiang Zemin.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
House ready to debate new mining bill
House ready to debate new mining bill Mochammad N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is ready to commence its deliberations on the government-proposed new mining bill, which will provide legal certainty to mining investors, according to a senior legislator.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Children miss 'Dora Emon'
Children miss 'Dora Emon' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Dora Emon, a cartoon film for children that is screened by Jakarta-based private TV station RCTI every Sunday disappeared from Banjarmasin families two days ago. Only those using a parabola antenna for their TV reception could enjoy RCTI. Many children looked upset on Sunday morning when their TV set at home could not receive RCTI, following a technical error at the TV relay station.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Piano competition winners named
Piano competition winners named JAKARTA: The two winners of last week's Jakarta Piano Competition are scheduled to be crowned by President Megawati Soekarnoputri in a ceremony at JW Mariott Hotel here on Tuesday. The jury, presided over by Jayasuprana, named Amanda Subandi from Surabaya as the senior category winner and Jakartan Ferdi Tumakana as the junior category winner.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Top Muslim leaders stress aid, not violence
Top Muslim leaders stress aid, not violence Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Islamic leaders here called on Indonesians to focus their attention on humanitarian concerns in Afghanistan rather than religious solidarity as over a million Afghans have taken flight in fear of a possible U.S. military strike.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese refugees face starvation
East Timorese refugees face starvation Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Around 2,000 East Timorese refugees living in numerous camps in Noelbaki and Tuapukan regencies, East Nusa Tenggara, are facing starvation as they have received no food aid from the provincial government over the last four months.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
The disabled need policies to ensure accessibility
The disabled need policies to ensure accessibility Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id If information technology can serve as an enabler, why then is it often difficult for people with disabilities to access information? Luckily, as we explored last week, there are features in Windows that can be activated, adjusted or amplified to enable those with hearing, visual and other physical disabilities to use the computer and be productive members of the community.
Mon, 01 Oct 2001, 00:00 WIB
Batam bomb suspects still free
Batam bomb suspects still free BATAM, Riau: Police have yet to arrest a Jakarta resident who was suspected of involvement in the Batam bombing on Christmas Eve last year, despite the fact that a box of ammunition was found in his rented house here. Police sources said on Sunday about the suspect, identified only as Iw, that Batam police were still coordinating with West Java and Jakarta police to collect more evidence before arresting him.