Archive: 12 November 2001
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Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
PSM wins but fails to advance
PSM wins but fails to advance MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Indonesian soccer league runner-up PSM avenged its defeat to Maldivian side FC Victory with a 2-1 win in their Asian Cup Winners Cup first round second leg match here on Saturday. But two goals from Miro Baldo Bento in the 20th minute and Kurniawan Dwi Yulianto in the 90th failed to make up for the 0-4 drubbing they suffered in Male on Oct. 24.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Consumers still ignorant of their rights, say activists
Consumers still ignorant of their rights, say activists Emmy Fitri The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite having won the class action lawsuit recently against state-run oil and gas company Pertamina, consumers remain ignorant over their rights, as revealed in a discussion organized by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) on Saturday.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Most crimes in North Jakarta related to drugs: Police
Most crimes in North Jakarta related to drugs: Police Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Offenses related to drugs are the most common type of crime in North Jakarta, as indicated by the astounding number of perpetrators arrested by police, a senior police officer revealed on Friday. "There is an average of between 20 and 27 drugs-related offenses per month," said Adj. Comr. Agus Sulistiyono, chief of North Jakarta Police detectives, in an interview with The Jakarta Post.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Historic Maastricht draws students from near and far
Historic Maastricht draws students from near and far ----------------------------------------------------------- Cool, quiet Maastricht went down in the annals of history with the signing of the Maastricht Treaty in 1991, an act which led to the formation of the European Union. For its residents, however, especially university students from around the world, the Dutch border city is much more than a historical footnote.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RP asks for $1.2 billion assistance from Japan
RP asks for $1.2 billion assistance from Japan The Philippine government has asked Japan for a US$1.2 billion financing package under Tokyo's aid budget, finance officials said Sunday. Socio-economic Planning Secretary Dante Canlas said the amount of official development assistance could be even higher depending on the "appraisal" being conducted by a team from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Truck drivers protest levy
Truck drivers protest levy TANGERANG: Some 200 truck drivers staged a rally at the municipal council offices here on Friday to demand the abolition of the road use levies imposed on drivers. They were also demanding the release of six fellow drivers who were detained by the police following a violent protest over a similar issue last month.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic nuance dominates Fashion Trend 2002
Ethnic nuance dominates Fashion Trend 2002 It seems that designs with ethnic touches and contemporary styles will dominate the fashion industry next year. It can obviously be seen in some clothes presented in the 2002 Fashion Trend program, which was organized by the Association of the Indonesian Fashion Designing Entrepreneurs (APPMI) at Alila Hotel, Jakarta recently.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. AFTA (2x12)
1. AFTA (2x12) Textile industry afraid of AFTA 2. Forest (2x14) EU blasts RI over forest management 3. JAL JAL to merge with JAS 4. RP (2x18) RP asks for $1.2b aid from Japan 5. Micro Microsoft to continue anti-piracy lawsuits
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Canberra wants refugee camp in Suva
Canberra wants refugee camp in Suva FIJI: Australia wants to build a refugee township in Fiji to hold asylum seekers, Fiji Foreign Minister Kalioata Tavola told the Daily Post in Suva Sunday. He said the government had been offered A$10 million to set up the township and a A$10 million dollar bonus once it is running. A Fiji government taskforce considering the proposal would submit its report to Canberra on Nov. 20. Tavola said the bonus could be larger, depending on the size of the facility.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
President Arroyo arrives here today
President Arroyo arrives here today The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrives here today for a two-day state visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. Philippines Embassy Press Officer Rowena Sera told The Jakarta Post on Sunday that Arroyo would arrive at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport at 09:30 local time and proceed immediately to the Presidential Palace to meet the Indonesian president.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Experts lament failure on direct election
Experts lament failure on direct election Muhammad Nafik and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observers lashed out on Saturday at the country's highest legislature for failing to reach an agreement on constitutional reforms to adopt a direct presidential election, which has been a popular issue among the public. They said all 700 members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) had ignored the public's aspirations and placed their own political interests first.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Fire claims couple's lives
Fire claims couple's lives TANGERANG: A young couple died on Friday morning as fire gutted their home in the Pondok Indah Kota Bumi housing complex in the Pasar Kemis area of Tangerang. The remains of the victims, Edi Suryanto, 35, and his wife Yohane, 22, were found wrapped in an embrace near the kitchen door. According to Yusuf, a neighbor, the couple arrived home at about 2 a.m. after watching the Divasea Concert at the Gelora Bung Karno sports complex in Central Jakarta.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
"Within the next two and three months, all seedlings that
"Within the next two and three months, all seedlings that villagers have planted will grow higher and bigger ....," Bambang Sukemi
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Governor may freeze extra budget
Governor may freeze extra budget PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: Central Kalimantan Governor Asmawi Agani threatened to freeze the province's additional budget allocation worth Rp 20 billion if it would create opportunities for corruption among local officials.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR decrees require four new institutions
MPR decrees require four new institutions Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its inability to achieve consensus on amending some crucial articles in the Constitution, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has amended a number of other articles. These amendments, when in force, require establishment of at least four new institutions that will become part of the state administrative system.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's squash to go worldwide?
Indonesia's squash to go worldwide? Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Ask someone about squash. The probability of him or her knowing about the sport can be very small. Unlike tennis, take as a comparative example, squash has yet to reach, say, the level of regencies. Even people in the provinces' do not all know about the sport. Although squash is believed to be first introduced in Indonesia as early as in the 1940s, tournaments had not been organized until in the 1980.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Constitutional change
Constitutional change not just MPR's task Eddy O.S. Hiariej School of Law Gadjah Mada University Yogyakarta 2. Yomiuri -- Now time to heal economy 1 X 30 48pt Bodoni Now's the time to heal Japan's economy Yomiuri Shimbun The massive weight of the slump in the worldwide information technology industry and the economic slowdown in the wake of the 3. Pakistan -- It's all eyes on Mazar-e-Sharif 1 x 30 36pt Bodoni Guardian News Service London There was a lot of dust in the air, the Pentagon spokesman
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir says U.S. visa move regrettable
Mahathir says U.S. visa move regrettable MALAYSIA: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Sunday regretted reports that mostly-Muslim Malaysia was among Washington's target for tougher visa controls. "This is rather regrettable because we know that even now there are terrorists who are non-Muslims," state news agency Bernama quoted Mahathir as saying in Putrajaya, the federal administrative center south of Kuala Lumpur.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Chiefs of staff back Widodo as commander
Chiefs of staff back Widodo as commander Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Air Force chief Marshall Hanafie Asnan said on Saturday that all three chiefs of staff had agreed to support Adm. Widodo A.S. as the Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, in order to maintain unity in the TNI. "As long as the commitment among the three chiefs of staff is positive, why shouldn't we support it?
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
How safe for your brain is your cellphone?
How safe for your brain is your cellphone? Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta Cellphone users have long been wondering about how safe the device is. They have heard stories about brain cancer, suspected to have been caused by prolonged use of cellphones. People have gone as far as saying that the powerful signal transmissions are actually "frying" their brains. Has there been any definitive and final answer?
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Official fail to remove flags
Official fail to remove flags Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Jakarta's public order officers conducted a cowardly crackdown on illegal banners and street vendors in the city's main thoroughfares of Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman on Saturday, failing to make the slightest impact on a crowded landscape.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
U.S., EU vow to aid Taiwan bid
U.S., EU vow to aid Taiwan bid The United States and European Union have agreed to help Taiwan should China block Taipei's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), a Taipei newspaper said Saturday. U.S. Under Secretary of International Trade Grant Aldonas and EU Trade Commissioner Pascal Lamy made the promise to Taiwan's Economics Minister Lin Hsin-yi in Qatar on Friday, Taipei Times said in a dispatch from Qatari capital Doha.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disabled people ask for equal opportunities
Disabled people ask for equal opportunities Annastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta Disabled people are often denied respect as well as opportunities and are regarded as incompetent without being given the chance to prove their abilities, said one disabled activist. Having school and job applications rejected is something they are much accustomed to.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings Page 7 1. Mobil: 8 x 4 lines Used car smuggling rife in Belawan 2. Kidul: 18 x 2 lines Gunung Kidul sows a greener future 3. Percut: 16 x 2 lines Villagers demand land compensation 4. Dubes: 15 x 2 lines Australia pledges aid for S. Sulawesi
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
[b]Poor countries ignored:
Poor countries ignored: India criticizes WTO 2. Spore (2 x 14) Global breakup if WTO fails: Minister 3. Emirat (1 x 28) Emirates eyes highest spot in aviation 4. Dumpin (1 x 30) U.S. refuses to drop anti-dumping measures 5. Annan ( 1 x 30) WTO must address needs of poor: Annan 6. Help (3 x 10) U.S., EU to aid Taiwan should China block entry 7. Canada (1 x 30) Canada 3000 airline grounded
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
No threat to ethnic Chinese rights: KL
No threat to ethnic Chinese rights: KL Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has assured Malaysia's large ethnic Chinese majority that their rights will not be harmed by the prominent position of Islam. Mahathir had raised concern among Chinese recently by declaring that the Southeast Asian country was already an Islamic state. The constitution says that Malaysia is secular, though Islam -- followed by the Malay majority -- is the official religion.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
'TVRI' eyes Rp 600b from ads
'TVRI' eyes Rp 600b from ads JAKARTA: The state-owned TV station TVRI is targeting advertising revenues of Rp 600 billion (US$57 million) in 2002, following its decision to resume the screening of commercials at the end of this year. The resumption of the advertisements, which it stopped in the 1980s, is expected to make TVRI more financially independent, allowing it to improve its programs.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
New trade round must address needs of poor: Annan
New trade round must address needs of poor: Annan Reuters Doha United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan on Friday urged world trade ministers to launch a fresh round of talks that meets the needs of developing countries, saying a global recession would have a devastating impact on poorer nations.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Disabled end equality
Disabled end equality The Jakarta Post, Jakarta JAKARTA: Disabled people are often denied respect as well as opportunities and are regarded as incompetent without being given the chance to prove their abilities, said one disabled activist. Having school and job applications rejected is something they are much accustomed to.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Budget doubt weigh against rupiah, says analyst
Budget doubt weigh against rupiah, says analyst Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah's timid move upward may be hit by heightened concerns of this year's privatization and asset sales targets in the state budget, as a shortfall in these revenues could dash hopes for foreign investment replenishing the thin dollar supply here, according to one local analyst.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Nation should forgive sins of the past: Scholar
Nation should forgive sins of the past: Scholar Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to resolve the country's difficult problems, all Indonesians should forgive the sins of the past while at the same time ensuring that justice is upheld against past criminals, prominent Muslim scholar Azyumardi Azra said on Saturday. "Historical resentment, let alone historical revenge and vigilantism ...
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
RI-U.S. relations
RI-U.S. relations From Tempo With regard to the suggestion made by some community leaders that Indonesia should suspend diplomatic relations with the United States, I consider that stance to be unwise and very subjective; a suggestion made emotionally and rather thoughtlessly. As we all know, the U.S. exercises great control over the world. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has extended financial assistance to Indonesia to help the country out of its monetary crisis. The U.S.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Oil price climbs as Russia says ready to help OPEC
Oil price climbs as Russia says ready to help OPEC Marie Wolfrom, Agence France-Presse, London The price of oil bobbed up above US$21 a barrel on Friday, as Russia finally signaled it was ready to join OPEC in reducing volumes to help put a floor under a market weakened by the global economic downturn. Brent North Sea crude for December delivery climbed as high as $21.60 a barrel at one point before ebbing back to $21.03 by late afternoon -- up 75 cents on the overnight level.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Cosmo Men 2001
Cosmo Men 2001 The quest for Mr. Right goes wrong -------------- Hera Diani The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- Mr. Right, according to Kosmopolitan magazine, the franchise of the U.S. magazine with a "C", is not merely a good-looking guy with a washboard flat stomach and bulging biceps. Of course looks matter, but a man must have certain "qualities", including a successful career, a respect for a woman's career, maturity and the ability to be a reliable partner.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi church stoned
Bekasi church stoned The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of people on motorcycles threw stones on Sunday morning at a shophouse that served as a church in Cikarang housing estate, Bekasi. Bekasi Police chief Adj. Snr. Comr. Djoko Susilo said that the people had attacked the building as church officials had not heeded their warnings.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Corporate Briefs
Corporate Briefs Indonesia's PT Timah Tbk, the world's largest integrated tin producer, said it expected its 2001 net profit to plunge to Rp 1.5 billion (U$144,900) from $332 billion last year.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft to continue anti-piracy lawsuits
Microsoft to continue anti-piracy lawsuits Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a string of court victories over copyright piracy, Microsoft Indonesia will move forward with a plan to file similar suits as part of a campaign to promote the use of original software here. "We will do more of those (lawsuits).
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Free medical checkups
Free medical checkups JAKARTA: Some 700 residents of the Karet Tengsin area of Central Jakarta received free medical checkups on Saturday organized by U.S.-based General Electric (GE) Medical System. The company also provided Ultra Sono Graphic (USG) tests using its USG machines for pregnant women as part of its "GE Medical Drive" program. The program's chairwoman Linda Carolina said that the annual program, which started here three years ago, was organized by GE employees and pensioners.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional change not just MPR's task
Constitutional change not just MPR's task Eddy O.S. Hiariej, School of Law Gadjah Mada University, Yogyakarta Following the fall of then president Soeharto in 1998, the "sanctity" of the 1945 Constitution, held firmly during the New Order regime, has been eroded by demands for constitutional reforms.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Gunung Kidul sows a greener future
Gunung Kidul sows a greener future The Jakarta Post, Gunung Kidul Gunung Kidul, once known as a dry and barren district in Yogyakarta, will hopefully look greener next year after the local administration's decision to sponsor a sustainable reforestation program in 516 hectares of barren and critically damaged land in 18 of the regency's subdistricts.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Slum area residents wait for compensation money
Slum area residents wait for compensation money Annastashya Emmanuelle The Jakarta Post Jakarta When it comes to agrarian law, people living in slum areas are mostly oblivious or rather choose to ignore the matter, as tending to their own basic needs takes priority. This however, has cost some their homes.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
All three chiefs of staff back Widodo A.S. as TNI Commander
All three chiefs of staff back Widodo A.S. as TNI Commander JAKARTA (JP): Air Force chief Marshall Hanafie Asnan said on Saturday that all three chiefs of staff had agreed to support Adm. Widodo A.S. as the Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, in order to maintain unity in the TNI. "As long as the commitment among the three chiefs of staff is positive, why shouldn't we support it?
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Where to go in Jakarta:
Where to go in Jakarta: Exhibitions * Ikat from Eastern Sumba and Handicrafts from Sardinia, Italian Cultural Institute, Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 117, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3927531), until Nov. 15. * Indonesia Art Awards 2001, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Nov. 20. * Indonesian Comic part 2, The British Council, S. Widjoyo Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m.
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KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An Australian warship came to the
KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: An Australian warship came to the assistance of 172 crew members of the Indonesian flagged vessel KM Sumber Lestari which caught fire 60 miles south of Rote Island in the province last Thursday, said a local official. Marsel Tupen Massan, spokesman for the East Nusa Tenggara provincial administration, said here on Saturday that the Indonesian seamen were evacuated to Sand Island in Australia's Northern Territory.
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RI textile industry afraid of AFTA
RI textile industry afraid of AFTA Adianto P. Simamora and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Already significantly affected by the economic slowdown in the United States, Japan and Europe, Indonesia's textile industry will be suffering more once the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) implements the free trade scheme in two months, industry players said.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Truly disgusting ad on 'ANteve'
Truly disgusting ad on 'ANteve' From Republika MTV 100 percent Indonesia is one of the programs on ANteve featuring the latest music video clips of the country's singers. In its one-hour program aired on Oct. 31, 2001, ANteve deliberately inserted a porn clip, in which singer Jennifer Lopez of the USA, scantily clad with her back to the camera, was seen throwing her bra to it.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Research is for the market
Research is for the market JAKARTA: Research in Indonesia should be commercially-oriented so that both R&D and business institutions can support each other, State Minister for Research and Technology Hatta Radjasa says. R&D institutions should support economic development and benefit people in general, Hatta said when attending the inauguration of Kusmayanto Kadimanad, the new rector of the Bandung Institute of Technology.
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Sacred dance accentuates Surakarta's special event
Sacred dance accentuates Surakarta's special event Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java The smoke, as well as the scent, of burning incense wafted across the hall at Surakarta Palace as nine female dancers entered to perform the Javanese ritual danceBedhaya Ketawang. The atmosphere suddenly became very quiet and mystical, making the sound of the two-stringed music instrument Rebab very clear. The dance was specially performed on Oct.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Emirates eyes highest spot in aviation
Emirates eyes highest spot in aviation Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Dubai The terrorist attack on New York City and Washington on Sept. 11 has created turmoil in the already weak aviation industry. Many of the world's major airlines have to ground planes and delay the delivery of new aircraft due to falling demand. Routes have also been significantly reduced as air carriers are struggling to remain afloat.
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A member of People's Choice (Pepera) in 1969
A member of People's Choice (Pepera) in 1969 Arrested for provoking people to demand Papuan Independence in July, 1998 Leading ceremony to hoist the Morning Star (Free Papuans') Flag on Dec.1 1999. He was arrested for the offense.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Dillon -- 3x15
1. Dillon -- 3x15 Expert warns of abuse of CGI loans within poverty program 2. Reaction -- 2x22 Theys murder may not galvanize independence groups: Experts 3. Azyumar -- 2x15 Nation should forgive and reconcile: Scholar 4. Philip 1x27 President Arroyo arrives here today
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The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post K. Basrie Jakarta Perfume A matter of budget or trend? Distributors of world-class brands cannot deny that sales within this business, just like others, are still low in Indonesia following the mid-1997 economic crisis, which seemingly has still affected lovers of fragrance when it comes to spending that little bit extra on perfume. Contacted by The Jakarta Post separately, they admitted that orders were significantly down and more selective. "It's a setback.
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Australia pledges aid to S. Sulawesi
Australia pledges aid to S. Sulawesi Juliardi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Despite strained ties between Indonesia and its southern neighbor, Australian Ambassador Richard Smith pledged on Friday that Australia would increase its assistance to South Sulawesi, which he described as a safe destination for foreign investment.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Awarenes linked to miscarriages
Awarenes linked to miscarriages Leo Wahyudi S., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many expectant couples in the country lack proper understanding of reproductive health issues, unaware of the severe long-term consequences for their still-unborn child. Obstetrician Hasnah Siregar lamented her experience with young couples, many of whom lacked awareness, with some even oblivious to the necessity of recognizing practical health aspects.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
A member of People's Choice (Pepera) in 1969
A member of People's Choice (Pepera) in 1969 Arrested for provoking people to demand Papuan Independence in July, 1998 Led ceremony to hoist the Morning Star (Free Papuans') Flag on Dec. 1, 1999. He was arrested for disobeying Indonesian law. Asked President Abdurrahman Wahid to change the name of Irian Jaya to Papua in Dec. 1999 Held Papuan Congress from May to June 2000 Flown to Jakarta for heart treatment in Jan.
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Expert warns of abuse of CGI loans for poverty program
Expert warns of abuse of CGI loans for poverty program Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A prominent expert on poverty warned the government of renewed corruption thriving within its poverty reduction program and eating into loans of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI). H.S. Dillon said that battling poverty through government development projects tended to breed corruption.
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Ten killed, 34 wounded in Cianjur bus accident
Ten killed, 34 wounded in Cianjur bus accident Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cianjur At least 10 people were killed and 34 others were wounded on Sunday morning when a bus plunged into a 50-meter-deep ravine in Pacet, Cianjur, West Java. Police said the bus, believed to be quite old and not roadworthy, was totally destroyed, with parts of it found scattered around the site.
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Cheap drugs remain elusive
Cheap drugs remain elusive The government has encouraged private pharmaceutical companies to make an effort to provide affordable medicines, currently much in demand due to the increased number of poor people resulting from the prolonged economic crisis. "The problem of the accessibility of affordable medicines should be overcome immediately before it becomes more widespread and more complex," the head of the Medicine and Food Supervisory Agency, Sampurno, told a seminar on Saturday.
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New status for Cardiac Center
New status for Cardiac Center JAKARTA: After three years under government control, Harapan Kita Cardiac Center has been transformed into a nonprofit state company (Perjan). Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi officiated the hospital's new status last weekend, which coincided with its 16th anniversary. He said the upgrading aimed at cutting bureaucracy and enhancing the hospital's efficiency.
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Consumers remain ignorant of their rights
Consumers remain ignorant of their rights Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite having won the class action lawsuit recently against state-run oil and gas company Pertamina, consumers remain ignorant over their rights, as revealed in a discussion organized by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) on Saturday. The organization had sent some 150 invitations to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) consumers to discuss the follow up of the verdict, but less than 20 people showed.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Asniar Sahab
Asniar Sahab Contributor Jakarta Muslim attire move thru hard time For the last 10 years, Muslim apparel has secured a stronger position in fashion. More and more Indonesian women are showing much greater interest in Muslim attire as designers are showing greater flexibility in expressing themselves to create new designs. It was Ida Royani, a famous singer in the 1970s, who first introduced Muslim dress into Indonesia's world of fashion.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Used car smuggling rife in Belawan
Used car smuggling rife in Belawan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The Sumatra Corruption Watch (SCW) organization called on the North Sumatra provincial authorities to take resolute action against the rampant smuggling of foreign used cars and engines through Belawan seaport, some 15 kilometers north of the provincial capital of Medan.
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Dual band networks improve footloose communication
Dual band networks improve footloose communication Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Without a doubt, cellular phones in Indonesia are more common than computers or Internet connections. People around the country are just a call away from friends no matter where they are or what they are doing. And cell phone users are familiar with the various applications like voice mailbox or Short Messaging System SMS technologies.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Evicted slum residents want compensation
Evicted slum residents want compensation Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When it comes to agrarian law, people living in slum areas are mostly oblivious or rather choose to ignore the matter, as tending to their own basic needs takes priority. This however, has cost some their homes.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Mail groups, apopular way to keep in touch with others
Mail groups, apopular way to keep in touch with others Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id So you have already created a mail group in Yahoo! Groups. You have invited your family members and close relatives and added their e-mail addresses to your group list. You have even started sending e-mails to everybody on the list without having to type in their individual addresses or check their accuracy. Mail groups have become increasingly popular, as more people know how to use them.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
EU blasts RI over poor forest management
EU blasts RI over poor forest management Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Representatives of the European Union (EU) at the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) blasted Indonesia's poor capability of enforcing sustainable forest management during its recent meeting with the Indonesian government. The EU, in a statement read out during the meeting last week, said the Indonesian government had little on-the-ground evidence of success in resolving the country's forestry crisis.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Dissolving BPKP, saving money
Dissolving BPKP, saving money Delivering his speech at the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session, the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) chief Satrio B. Joedono proposed that the MPR dissolve the Development and Financial Control Board (BPKP) and merge it into BPK for reasons of cost efficiency and avoidance of audit duplication. As our country is now sustaining a huge debt, the MPR should immediately take up this suggestion and follow it up by deciding to dissolve the BPKP.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. YLKI: 4x10
1. YLKI: 4x10 Consumers remain ignorant of their rights 2. Disable - 2x24 Disabled people ask for equal opportunities 3. Roadside : 1x 35 Slum residents want compensation 4. Drug - 1x26 Drug crimes dominate in N.Jakarta
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Imam launches clean city program
Imam launches clean city program SURABAYA, East Java: In observance of National Heroes Day, East Java Governor Imam Utomo launched a clean city program with a call for the city's residents to clean up accumulating garbage. "The garbage problem has caused unease among residents and in line with Heroes Day, I hereby launch the clean city program. Let all of us clean our own environment of the accumulating garbage," he said in a speech marking National Heroes Day in the city on Saturday.
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End the unlimited power of the MPR
End the unlimited power of the MPR Deny J.A. Executive Director of the Jayabaya University and Academy Foundation Jakarta 2. Hira -- World trade body must be transformed 1 X 55 36pt Bodoni World trade body must be transformed to benefit all Hira P. Jhamtani Board Member Institute for Global Justice Jakarta 3.
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Arroyo's visit: President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-
Arroyo's visit: President of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo arrives here today for a two-day state visit aimed at boosting bilateral ties between the two neighboring countries. Page 2 MPR Session not worth a damn: This year's Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) shows more clearly than ever the absurdity of the existence of that almighty state institution, supposedly the supreme governing body of the Indonesian system of government.
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Closure of amusement centers
Closure of amusement centers The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) has urged the government to close down all amusement centers during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadhan. Managers of these amusement centers of course want to continue business while the government tries to accommodate the interests of all parties. Debates on whether or not amusement centers should be closed during Ramadhan always emerge shortly before the fasting month begins.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in fresh Poso conflict
Two killed in fresh Poso conflict POSO, Central Sulawesi: Two people were killed and at least six others wounded in fresh gun battles at two separate locations in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, on Friday and Saturday. Police were not available for comment on the fatal incidents. On Saturday a group of people entered the regency and attacked the locals, eyewitnesses said on Sunday.
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World trade body must be transformed to benefit all the people
World trade body must be transformed to benefit all the people Hira P. Jhamtani, Board Member, Institute for Global Justice, Jakarta The fourth ministerial conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) began Friday in Doha, Qatar, with civil society calling for democratization and a review of the multilateral trading body.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Public misery
Public misery From Pikiran Rakyat The Megawati administration is no different from the previous government. It has acted repressively and shown no care for public misery. Senior officials, from both the executive and legislative institutions, have been paid handsomely to prevent them from practicing corruption, collusion and nepotism, but the facts show that these practices remain rife. They no longer have a conscience about the misery inflicted on people at the grass- roots.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
40 legislators in S'pore for holiday
40 legislators in S'pore for holiday BATAM, Riau: Some 40 legislators allegedly did not pay their fiscal tax to Batam seaport authorities as they departed for a holiday in Singapore on Saturday. According to an Antara news agency report on Saturday, the legislators took an express ferry to Singapore after attending a day-long meeting of the Association of Indonesian Legislative Councils (ADEKSI) on the island.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
MPR Annual Session not worth a damn
MPR Annual Session not worth a damn J. Soedjati Djiwandono, The Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta This year's Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) shows more clearly than ever the absurdity of the existence of that almighty state institution, supposedly the supreme governing body of the Indonesian system of government. Judging by its results, the Annual Session was just a waste of time and resources.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian squash dreams for the world
Indonesian squash dreams for the world Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask someone about squash and the probability of him or her knowing about the sport would be very small. Unlike tennis, taken as a comparative example, squash has yet to reach, say, the level of regencies. Even at a provincial level, people do not know much about the sport. Although squash is believed to have been first introduced to Indonesia as early as the 1940s, tournaments were not organized here until the 1980s.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Theys murder may not galvanize independence groups: Experts
Theys murder may not galvanize independence groups: Experts Abu Hanifah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A legislator from Irian Jaya expressed regret over the murder of Irian Jaya independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay on Sunday, but doubted if his death would have a significant impact on independence movement in the troubled province.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo visits typhoon-ravaged island
Arroyo visits typhoon-ravaged island PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, braving the stench of death, visited Cagayan de Oro city in a storm-ravaged island of Mindanao on Sunday and handed out cash to weeping relatives of villagers killed in the disaster.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Papuan independence leader found dead
Papuan independence leader found dead R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Chairman of the pro-independence Papuan Presidium Council (PDP), Theys Hiyo Eluay, 63, was found dead in his car on Sunday at Muara Tami, a district west of Jayapura, Irian Jaya, triggering anger among the local populations in Abepantai and Sentani, his home town.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
1. Order
1. Order Bekasi church stoned by locals 2. Road Evicted slum resident want compensation 3. Disable - 1x18 Disabled and equality 4. Church Officials fail to remove flags
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Harsh words for MPR from average Joe
Harsh words for MPR from average Joe The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nine-day Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) ended on Friday with a limited number of successes and failures. It turned out that, aside from the shameful display of fisticuffs on the first day, average citizens were simply apathetic about the event that cost Rp 18 billion (about US$1.5 million) to taxpayers. Joko Pekik, artist: I don't see any use or the urgency of the session. What did the legislators do?
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Doubts on budget targets: The rupiah's timid move upward may be
Doubts on budget targets: The rupiah's timid move upward may be hit by heightened concerns of this year's privatization and asset sales targets in the state budget, as a shortfall in these revenues could dash hopes for foreign investment replenishing the thin dollar supply here, according to one local analyst.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Villagers demand compensation for flood control project
Villagers demand compensation for flood control project Residents of Sei Tuan subdistrict in Deli Serdang regency have demanded that the North Sumatra provincial government halt a flood control project until compensation is paid for eight hectares of their land that they allege was appropriated for the project. They threatened they would continue blocking the local regional infrastructure ministry office from carrying out the project unless they were paid compensation.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Eight bombs found in hotel room
Eight bombs found in hotel room Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight bombs were found in a hotel room in Central Jakarta and the police alleged on Sunday that they could be linked to Friday's bomb blast at Petra church in Koja, North Jakarta. Jakarta Police Spokesman Snr.Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam suspected that the two cases might be related because the suspects were all from Ambon.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Truck drivers protest levy
Truck drivers protest levy TANGERANG: Some 200 truck drivers staged a rally at the municipal council offices here on Friday to demand the abolition of the road use levies imposed on drivers. They were also demanding the release of six fellow drivers who were detained by the police following a violent protest over a similar issue last month.
Mon, 12 Nov 2001, 00:00 WIB
Aceh activist freed of charges
Aceh activist freed of charges BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Banda Aceh District Court freed Kautsar, 23, chairman of the Democratic Front for Acehnese People (FPDRA), of all charges laid against him. Anwar Rasat, who presided over the panel of judges, said the judges rejected the prosecutor's charges because there was no evidence that the suspect had sown resentment against the government and there were no witnesses who testified against him during the trial.