Archive: 17 October 2002
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Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
59 rivers in critical condition
59 rivers in critical condition PALU: An official with the Ministry of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure said on Wednesday that 59 rivers in cities throughout the country were in critical condition. The ministry's water management official, Sarwoto, said the rivers were located in Kalimantan, Java and Sulawesi. He blamed the condition of the rivers on the uncontrolled exploitation of the forest.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australians to visit West Sumatra
Australians to visit West Sumatra PADANG, West Sumatra: Despite the heightened security in the country following the Bali bombing, around 100 Australian tourists are not going to cancel their travel plans to the province. Indonesian Travel Agents' Association (Asita) chairman in West Sumatra, Asnawi Bahar, said on Tuesday that the group of Australian tourists would come later this month.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police shelter Ahmadiyah followers
Police shelter Ahmadiyah followers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: No less than 83 families of followers of the banned Islamic sect Ahmadiyah are still sheltering in the East Lombok police station. West Nusa Tenggara governor Harun Al Rasyid said on Wednesday he expected the Ahmadiyah followers to repent and accept the mainstream teachings of Islam so that the Muslim community could welcome them back. Harun said 53 families had already repented.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.16
Rupiah Rates Oct.16 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,335.75 4,784.17 5,087.32 5,032.37 Brunei dollar 1 5,417.52 4,860.59 5,165.29 5,112.75 Canadian dollar 1 6,146.62 5,512.79 5,860.44 5,798.79 Swiss franc 1 6,526.34 5,853.90 6,222.48 6,157.60 Danish krone 1 1,288.71 1,156.04 1,228.71 1,216.02 Euro 1 9,573.53 8,589.11 9,127.79 9,034.71 Poundsterling 1 15,162.81 13,603.43 14,456.84 14,309.17 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,250.29 1,121.99 1,192.08 1,180.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. may be behind Bali bombing: PAS
U.S. may be behind Bali bombing: PAS MALAYSIA: Malaysia's opposition Islamic party said on Wednesday the United States could be behind the deadly Bali bomb blast in neighboring Indonesia which killed more than 180 people, most of them Western tourists. "The U.S.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim militant grilled over nightclub violence, vandalism
Muslim militant grilled over nightclub violence, vandalism Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police grilled on Wednesday the chairman of radical religious group Islam Defenders Front (FPI), Al Habib Muhammad Rizieq Shihab, for instigating violence and vandalism against nightspots and entertainment centers here for over three years, a police official said. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to attend APEC meeting
Megawati to attend APEC meeting JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Mexico, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday. He said that the President would use the summit to enhance economic cooperation in the wake of the Bali bombings. "The President may hold bilateral meetings with the United States, Australia and New Zealand heads of state," Hassan said in the media briefing.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Books on Hatta enter museum
Books on Hatta enter museum JAKARTA: A number of serialized books about Mohammad Hatta, the country's first vice president, are being included in the collection of the Indonesian Records Museum for their meaningful teachings. "This is an appreciation of Hatta's personality that can inspire solutions to our leadership crisis," said Rahmat Nata Jumena, chairman of the Movement for Reading Campaign, here on Wednesday. The first book examines the life of Hatta and his beliefs.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso meets Chinese officials
Sutiyoso meets Chinese officials JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso met on Wednesday with three deputy governors from three provinces of the People's Republic of China to discuss investment here. The deputy governors -- Mu Dongsheng of Qing Hai province, Sun Yu of Guangxi province and Ma Kaiming of Sichuan -- also met with other top city officials. It is unclear what kind of investment was discussed during the meeting at City Hall.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australian offers US$1.1m reward to catch Bali bombers
Australian offers US$1.1m reward to catch Bali bombers Agencies, Canberra The Australian government on Wednesday offered a reward of up to two million dollars (US$1.1 million) to catch the terrorists responsible for killing dozens of the country's citizens in the Bali bombing. Attorney-General Daryl Williams said the reward was designed to encourage people to come forward with information leading to the successful prosecution of those responsible for the attack.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
No major changes in procedure to enter Indonesia
No major changes in procedure to enter Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There would be no major changes to Indonesian entry procedures following the devastating Bali bomb attacks last Saturday, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday. However, the minister said the government had considered tightening screening foreigners entering the country as Indonesia was one of the most open countries in the world.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombings reverberate throughout travel industry
Bali bombings reverberate throughout travel industry Brad Foss Associated Press New York With their honeymoon less than a week away, Brendan Bligh and Karen Daddona have only one thing to think about: where in the world to go. The couple, who will be married Saturday in Bordentown, New Jersey, had a trip to Bali planned for months. But since the weekend bombings that killed more than 180 people on the Indonesian island, the couple has been frantically trying to book a new trip.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unregistered migrants to be expelled from city
Unregistered migrants to be expelled from city Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sardi, 38, has been selling fried cakes around the capital since he got married in 1983. He is still doing the same job to feed his wife and five children, who live far away in the Central Java regency of Bumi Ayu. Sardi is one of over 100,000 urban poor living in the city who have no identity cards.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jember councillors reject soft loan
Jember councillors reject soft loan JEMBER, East Java: The Jember legislature has rejected a soft loan offered by the central government due to a requirement the regency pay Jakarta a Rp 100 million brokerage fee. Deputy legislative council speaker Mahmud Sarjuono said on Wednesday that Jakarta had offered the regency administration Rp 1 billion in development aid under the Sustainable Capacity Building for Decentralization (SCBD) scheme funded by the Asian Development Bank.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI revises rupiah ruling
BI revises rupiah ruling JAKARTA: Travelers who plan to carry abroad Rp 100 million (about US$10,000) in cash or more, must seek a permit from Bank Indonesia and must verify rupiah banknotes in the same amount if they bring the money into Indonesia, according to a new central bank ruling. Bank Indonesia ruling No 4/8/2002 on the procedures of carrying rupiah in and out of Indonesia, replaces the same ruling of last year. Revisions were made to comply with the newly Anti- Money Laundering Law No.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bomb instills fear in Bali's Hindus
Bomb instills fear in Bali's Hindus Joanne Collins, Reuters, Bali Hindu priest Mangku Gama sits cross-legged inside a roadside temple on Bali skewering pieces of beef on to bamboo sticks and wondering if the weekend bomb blasts have disrupted the island's tranquility for good. Cauldrons of chicken and duck are cooking, a boar is penned up for slaughter and meat carcasses are being strung up from the roof. Women in fancy sarongs and ornate hair pieces shuttle in and out.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nervous Southeast Asia on high alert
Nervous Southeast Asia on high alert Dan Eaton, Reuters, Bangkok Southeast Asian countries are beefing up security at palm-fringed resorts and popular city nightspots after the Bali bomb blasts that sent shockwaves through the region, officials said on Wednesday. The weekend blasts outside a nightclub on the Indonesian island killed more than 180 people, raising fears the al-Qaeda militant Islamic network, evicted from Afghanistan by the U.S.- led war there, is regrouping in the region.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Insurer responds
Insurer responds In respect of the letter from S. K. Srivastava, which was published in The Jakarta Post on Oct. 15 titled Feeling cheated , we would like to clarify as follows. We very much regret that Srivastava is upset, but have to state categorically that he has not been cheated under his Company's Group Medical Policy with PT Zurich Insurance Indonesia (Zurich).
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sanglah Hospital closed to journalists
Sanglah Hospital closed to journalists Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Sanglah General Hospital in Denpasar introduced a stricter regulation on Wednesday, banning members of the media and the public from entering the Melati room, the Intensive Surgery Center and the morgue. Dozens of Indonesian Military troops and security guards were deployed around the areas to prevent unauthorized personnel from entering.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Benson cancels Indonesian concert
Benson cancels Indonesian concert JAKARTA: Jazz great George Benson has canceled his The Absolutely Live Tour due to the "recent situation in Indonesia", his promoter in Indonesia Java Musikindo said in a statement. The concert, which was to take place at the Jakarta Convention Center, was scheduled for Nov. 20, 2002. "Due to the recent situation in Indonesia, with great regret the George Benson management has decided to cancel the concert," Java Musikindo said in the statement.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra to disburse funds to Aceh refugees
N. Sumatra to disburse funds to Aceh refugees Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra governor T. Rizal Nurdin said on Wednesday that he would disburse Rp 8.7 million (US$966) to each refugee family, who have been displaced by fighting in Aceh, within 14 days. He said the money would be disbursed after a verification team, which is still gathering data on the refugees, most of whom were believed to actually be Javanese transmigrants, finished its job.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Continuing the struggle against intolerance
Continuing the struggle against intolerance Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu A professor from Germany, Klaus Pahler, said last year, "Most Indonesians, whatever religion they adhere to, are friendly, good-humored, and tolerant people." But the weekend bombings in Bali and Manado, after a slew of bombings in Jakarta in 2000 and 2001, have clearly indicated that there is still the threat of intolerance -- whatever the real motive of...
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
I Wayan Juniartha
I Wayan Juniartha and Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Denpasar/Jakarta Indonesia intelligence authorities are focusing on a group of seven "foreigners" suspected to have masterminded and carried out the deadly Bali bombings. A top-level source told The Jakarta Post the terrorist cell was said to be have been led by a Yemeni and his Malaysian deputy.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI included on list of regions labeled war risks
RI included on list of regions labeled war risks Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the Bali bomb blast, an international insurance committee has included Indonesia in its list of war-risk zones, calling insurance and reinsurance firms to cancel or amend all contracts with vessels sailing to the country. Should ship operators insist on entering Indonesian waters, they will be subject to additional premium.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcers join hands to combat graft
Law enforcers join hands to combat graft Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Underlining the importance of coordination in dealing with corruption cases, the country's law enforcement institutions agreed on Wednesday to cut through the bureaucratic procedures that have so far hampered investigations.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali blast raises oil security doubts: China energy watch
Bali blast raises oil security doubts: China energy watch Xu Yihe, Dow Jones, Singapore Three weeks ago in Bali, China announced it would spend US$2 billion on acquiring Indonesian hydrocarbon reserves and making other investments in the country's energy sector. Now, the weekend bomb blast in the same venue is ringing alarm bells at Chinese energy companies, and it has raised questions about future oil and gas investment projects in Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister: Indonesian citizens lead Jamaah Islamiyah
Minister: Indonesian citizens lead Jamaah Islamiyah Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid increasing international pressure, the Indonesian government admitted for the first time on Wednesday that leaders of Jema'ah Islamiyah (JI), a suspected international terrorist organization, were Indonesian citizens.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to issue decree on terrorism amid pressure
Govt to issue decree on terrorism amid pressure Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is expected to issue an emergency decree on terrorism amid mounting international pressure for firm action to be taken against terrorism following the recent deadly bombing in Bali.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antimonopoly law in cellular operators's case
Antimonopoly law in cellular operators's case Cellular operators and antimonopoly law Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation Jakarta winahyo@yahoo.com 2. Raman -- Anti-Iraq moves a trigger for Bali blasts 1 X 50 Anti-Iraq moves became trigger for Bali explosion B. Raman Institute for Topical Studies Chennai, India The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister laments discrimination
Minister laments discrimination KUPANG: State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Rejeki Sumaryoto expressed concern on Wednesday over political discrimination against women. Discussing the House of Representatives, Sri Rejeki said that of the 500 legislators only 45 of them were women. Female voters accounted for 51 percent of the people who cast ballots in the last general election.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'City should not be discriminative'
'City should not be discriminative' Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A councillor of City Council Commission E for social welfare urged the city administration to allow all entertainment centers to operate during Ramadhan fasting month. Councillor Lambertus Gainadara of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) stated on Wednesday that more than one million people depend on the business for their livelihood. "The centers support more than one million people.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Media leaders condemn Bali attack
Media leaders condemn Bali attack The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of the Oct. 12 Bali bombing tragedy that claimed 183 lives, prominent media leaders grouped in the Editors' Club, Television Association and the Public Relations Association (Perhumas) conveyed their deep concern on Wednesday over the incident and extended their condolences to the dead and injured of all nations.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trade minister, buyers to visit Bali
Trade minister, buyers to visit Bali The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M. Soewandi will fly to Bali on Friday along with the representatives of dozens of foreign buyers of Indonesian commodities to help restore confidence in the country.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government told to get tougher with radicals
Government told to get tougher with radicals Muhammad Nafik and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government came under mounting internal pressure on Wednesday to take action against Muslim hardliners who other countries have linked to terrorism, saying if the government failed to do so it would spell economic catastrophe. "It's very hard for Indonesia to avert international pressure to act firmly against radicals.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi on alert for attack
Bekasi on alert for attack BEKASI: Amid heightened fears of terrorist attacks here following the Oct. 12 Kuta attacks on foreigners, Chief of Bekasi police Adj. Snr. Comr. Bachtiar Hasanuddin Tambunan called upon the public - both locals and expatriates - to be alert against anything appearing suspicious. "People and the police must unite to prevent any crime," he said on Wednesday. He underlined that the police is ready to protect expatriates who work here.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chirac - everything must be done to avoid Iraq war: French
Chirac - everything must be done to avoid Iraq war: French President Jacques Chirac said on Wednesday everything should be done to avoid war in Iraq and that France would do all it could to avoid such a conflict. "This region does not need another war, if it can be avoided. And so everything has to be done to avoid it," he told a joint news conference with Egyptian counterpart Hosni Mubarak in Alexandria.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Perhutani, locals in row over forest management
Perhutani, locals in row over forest management Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A dispute over the management of over 19,000 hectares of state forest in Wonosobo, Central Java, is heating up, with local people and state-owned timber management company Perhutani claiming to be the best suited to manage the forest. The conflict revolves around the local government's decision through Bylaw No.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
The House and bribery
The House and bribery From Rakyat Merdeka The honesty and loyalty of the members of the House of Representatives, who are indeed the representatives of the people, are being put to the test now. Rumors are rife that bribery is rampant in this highly respectable institution. It is rumored, among other things, that some legislators have received bribes from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and been involved in corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) practices and manipulation.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. LABOR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 17
1. LABOR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 17 Korean family in Tangerang taken hostage by workers 2. URBAN: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Unregistered migrants to be expelled from city 3. DISCO: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 27 'City should not be discriminative' 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 17 'Terrorism exists, but I'm not afraid'
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola Amatil slides as market loses taste for RI
Coca-Cola Amatil slides as market loses taste for RI Dow Jones, Sydney Shares in Australia's Coca-Cola Amatil Ltd. have fallen for a third straight session as the market continues to assess the implications of the Bali bombings for its Indonesia business.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Blast probe focuses on seven suspects
Blast probe focuses on seven suspects I Wayan Juniartha and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta Indonesia intelligence authorities are focusing on a group of seven "foreigners" suspected to have masterminded and carried out the deadly Bali bombings. A top-level source told The Jakarta Post the terrorist cell was said to be have been led by a Yemeni and his Malaysian deputy.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Guruh cancels Bali wedding plan
Guruh cancels Bali wedding plan JAKARTA: Guruh Soekarnoputra has canceled two of his three planned wedding receptions, in Bali and in Blitar, in tribute to the victims of the Bali terrorist attack last weekend. "This cancellation will show our deep concern over the bomb blast that killed so many people and made so many more suffer," he said in a statement.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 17, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, October 17, 2002 Exhibition * Installation Art Skyplace Bamboo Airshipe Zeppelin, by Markus Heinsdorff's, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Oct. 20. Performance * Dance Luminescent Twillight by Gerard Mosterd, STSI Theater in Denpasar, 8 p.m., Oct. 19. Festival * Festival of India, organized by Embassy of India (Tel.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anti-Iraq moves a trigger for Bali explosion
Anti-Iraq moves a trigger for Bali explosion B. Raman, Institute for Topical Studies Chennai, India, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The Bali blasts represent the second terrorist strike probably connected to the anniversary of the beginning of the United States air strikes in Afghanistan on Oct. 7, and the preparations for a possible U.S.-Britain intervention in Iraq to have President Saddam Hussein overthrown.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. RITA: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS
1. RITA: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS (Awaiting story from Bali) 2. MANGKU: 1 line, 45 counts Bomb instills fear in Bali's peace-loving Hindus 3. HONIMUN: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Bali bomb aftershocks rattle travel industry
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain about developer
Residents complain about developer TANGERANG: Hundreds of residents of Adiyaksa housing complex in Cikasungka village, Cisoka subdistrict of Tangerang regency complained that housing developer PT Adiyaksa Kostindo had long deserted the area without completing the development of public facilities they needed. Cipto, a resident living in Blok A of the complex, said on Wednesday that most of 1,300 residents living in the 300 hectare complex had left their houses due to the poor public facilities.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government inaction as quake victims suffer
Government inaction as quake victims suffer The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousands of people in the remote Papuan district of Ransiki, living in fear after last Thursday's earthquake, are running out of food and water and are still waiting for government help. Disaster coordinator First Insp. Bachtiar said the residents had asked the Manokwari regency administration to evacuate them to safety.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombings reverberate throughout travel industry
Bali bombings reverberate throughout travel industry Brad Foss, Associated Press, New York With their honeymoon less than a week away, Brendan Bligh and Karen Daddona have only one thing to think about: where in the world to go. The couple, who will be married Saturday in Bordentown, New Jersey, had a trip to Bali planned for months. But since the weekend bombings that killed more than 180 people on the Indonesian island, the couple has been frantically trying to book a new trip.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Officials: Manulife judges still being investigated
Officials: Manulife judges still being investigated Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two months after a disciplinary committee from the Jakarta High Court was assigned to investigate bribery allegations against three judges, the public at large have not yet been informed of whether or not they violated the code of ethics when they declared insurance company Manulife Indonesia bankrupt in June.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati is the key to rebuilding devastated Bali
Megawati is the key to rebuilding devastated Bali The government must take quick and appropriate action to "rebuild" the devastated Bali, with President Megawati Soekarnoputri expected to be on the front line in the national effort to heal the island. Bogor-based social psychologist Ihsan Malik of the University of Indonesia, who has helped community rebuilding efforts in conflict-ravaged areas such as Maluku and Central Sulawesi, shares his views with The Jakarta Post's Soeryo Winoto.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecution return dossier of McCulloch, Sadler to police
Prosecution return dossier of McCulloch, Sadler to police Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Aceh Prosecutor's Office returned on Wednesday the dossier of British Lesley McCulloch, 42, and American Joy Lee Sadler, 57, to local police office for completion. "It must be improved," said Zainal Said, a state prosecutor with the Aceh Prosecutor's Office here. Zainal said the dossier was incomplete, but did not explain what was lacking.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Peace journalism urged for Aceh
Peace journalism urged for Aceh BANDA ACEH: The troubled Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is in need of more positive press coverage, therefore peace journalism must be developed in the province, an official said. "I think it's time to develop peace journalism so that media reports will create harmony in society," said Natsir Aly of the province's information office here on Wednesday. He called on journalists in the province to create a better situation through the news they write.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Nirvana' island loses its charm beauty
'Nirvana' island loses its charm beauty Yusrianti, Contributor, Makassar, South Sulawesi Gloomy, lonely and neglected. That is the present state of the Kahyangan (Nirvana), a 3.5-hectare island off Makassar that was once a tourist paradise. The economic crisis and mismanagement have ruthlessly battered "Nirvana". The island now boasts only a row of dilapidated buildings and a rusty merry-go-round that creaks.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali blast forces the delay of CGI talks
Bali blast forces the delay of CGI talks Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and foreign creditor countries grouped under the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have delayed a meeting to discuss funding for the 2003 state budget, from October to early next year in order to assess the impact of the Bali terrorist strikes.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: FPI chief grilled for instigating violence2
* Headlines: FPI chief grilled for instigating violence2 * National: Law enforcers join hands to combat graft4 * Archipelago:Govt inaction as quake victims suffer5 * Opinion:Continuing the struggle against intolerance6 * City:City to expell unregistered migrants8 * Sports: Moya, Ferrero escape in Madrid 9 * World: Saddam wins a perfect 100 % of votes11 * Business:Telkom to raise phone rates by 15%16 * Features: Kertesz's work grew from Nazi camp20
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia must not pull back from Asia, says Costello
Australia must not pull back from Asia, says Costello Reuters, Canberra Australia should not withdraw from Indonesia or Asia as a whole in the wake of the bombings in Bali, Treasurer Peter Costello said on Wednesday, arguing that regional stability was crucial in the battle against terrorism. "The withdrawal of tourism, and the withdrawal of investment as a result, will harm Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Salim's asset sale
Salim's asset sale Critics reacted negatively to Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA) instruction to PT Holdiko Perkasa last week to sell by year's end 17 equity assets, with most considering it an irrational move that could result in a fire sale at a great loss to taxpayers.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Balinese ask for forgiveness
Balinese ask for forgiveness Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Tears flowed as the Balinese asked for forgiveness and understanding from last Saturday's bombing victims and their families at a gathering held by heads of the traditional communities of Kuta, Legian and Seminyak here on Wednesday. Speaking through their tears, the Bendesa Adat, or community heads, also expressed their deepest sympathy and condolences to the victims and their families. "Oh God ...
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mourners continue to flock to blast site
Mourners continue to flock to blast site The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali As international and domestic forensic teams continued to comb through the rubble in Legian on Monday, mourners bearing floral tributes to the victims continued to pour into the area. The mourning process is well under way according to Helen Flavel, an Australian grief counselor surveying the blast site. "I will be one of those helping individuals affected by the bombing in coming to terms with their losses.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stocks, rupiah strengthen again after Monday rout
Stocks, rupiah strengthen again after Monday rout A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stocks strengthened again here Wednesday as market sentiment, which was terribly shaken early this week following the deadly bomb blast in Bali, improved on the progress made so far in the investigation into the incident. The Jakarta Stock Index closed at 357.77, up 15.173 points from Tuesday's close at 342.20.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
LAUNCH OF MAZDA'S E2000 FLEXIVAN: On Oct. 8 Mazda Indonesia
LAUNCH OF MAZDA'S E2000 FLEXIVAN: On Oct. 8 Mazda Indonesia launched the new model of E2000 FlexiVan -- the ideal family transportation car -- to accommodate the increasing demand for spacious and comfortable 'multitasking' family vehicles. The new E2000 model is integral to Mazda Indonesia's strategy to strengthen its product line-up as part of an overall commitment to developing and growing the Mazda brand within Indonesia.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
French travel companies suspend Indonesia packages for one month
French travel companies suspend Indonesia packages for one month Agence France-Presse, Paris/Kuala Lumpur Several of France's biggest travel agency networks on Tuesday suspended vacation packages to Indonesia for a month following the Bali bomb attacks that killed more than 180 people, an association of tour operators, Ceto, said.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate slightly higher
SBI rate slightly higher JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Sertifikat Bank Indonesia notes was slightly higher at the weekly auction Wednesday, the central bank said. The one-month SBI notes stood at 13.07 percent, up slightly from 13.04 percent at last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 12.49 trillion (US$1.3 billion) in bids at the auction, or 94.7 percent of total bids. Indonesia has been cutting rates this year to boost growth.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local and foreign doctors work hand-in-hand
Local and foreign doctors work hand-in-hand Rita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Unconscious, Aldo Canser, one of the Kuta bombing victims, lay in one of 10 operation rooms at Intensive Surgery Center (ISC), Sanglah General Hospital in downtown Denpasar. Burned all over his face, body and hands, Aldo underwent surgery after three days of intensive treatment in the Melati room. For more than four hours, Dr.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kabelvision resolves problem
Kabelvision resolves problem Several weeks ago a letter I wrote to The Jakarta Post regarding Kabelvision was published. At that time I had been having lots of internet connection problems for over a year and had found it necessary to resort to writing to the Post. I am now happy to report that since the letter was published I've had very professional service from Kabelvision and the problem has largely been resolved.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govts' responses to Bali: Part solutions, part problems
Govts' responses to Bali: Part solutions, part problems Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia On Oct. 14, in the Australian parliament Prime Minister John Howard seized on the terrorist incident in Bali last weekend to justify a further strengthening of repressive "anti-terrorist laws" as well as of the security apparatus in Australia.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Approaching the enforcement of the Law on Free Trade and
Approaching the enforcement of the Law on Free Trade and Harbor Zone in Batam, the island's infrastructure is increasingly being geared toward readiness for the free trade zone. To ensure the success of Batam as a free trade zone, seaports, airports and roads are absolutely needed. The Batam Authority (BO), which has been entrusted by the central government to manage Batam island over the past 30 years, has successfully prepared these vital facilities to face open competition.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telkom to raise phone rates by 15 percent
Telkom to raise phone rates by 15 percent A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom Tbk will raise local and long distance call rates by an average of 15 percent in January next year, pending a decree from the Ministry of Communications. The increase is part of the government's three year plan to crank up phone charges by 45.49 percent in a bid to boost investment in the country's fixed line telecommunications sector.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Terrorists exists, but I'm not afraid'
'Terrorists exists, but I'm not afraid' The mastermind or masterminds behind the Bali attacks that killed almost 200 people have yet to be identified and apprehended. But people here told The Jakarta Post that whoever the terrorists are who would commit such a heinous act, they will not give into fear and stop going about their lives. Marcelinus, 42, a translator and part-time tour leader.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
SingTel subsidiary wins South Korean license
SingTel subsidiary wins South Korean license SINGAPORE: Singapore Telecommunications' (SingTel) cable subsidiary C2C said Wednesday it has secured a license to own and operate telecoms infrastructure facilities in South Korea. ILJIN C2C, a joint venture between the SingTel unit and South Korea's ILJIN group, will provide city-to-city connectivity services to key Asian countries, the United States as well as India using C2C's pan-Asian cable network, it said in statement.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Korean family in Tangerang taken hostage by workers
Korean family in Tangerang taken hostage by workers Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang About 500 workers from PT Hyunsung Indonesia, a South Korean company that produces Targus computer bags, are holding their Korean boss and his family hostage following his announcement on Monday that the company would close. The workers pledged that they would not let the company's director, Joe Yong Seun, leave his office until he agreed to give them fair severance pay.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regions step up security to prevent attacks
Regions step up security to prevent attacks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regional administrations throughout Indonesia moved on Wednesday to step up security as part of a nationwide effort to prevent further terrorist attacks following last week's tragedy on the resort island of Bali. The Bali bombings, the worst in Indonesia's history, have justified international claims that terrorists are at large in the country of more than 200 million people.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cellular operators and antimonopoly law
Cellular operators and antimonopoly law Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation, Jakarta, winahyo@yahoo.com Indonesia has again proven to be the fastest growing cellular market in Asia Pacific, with its 2002 market share exceeding 25 percent and 2003 growth projected to be twice as high with a market share exceeding 40 percent.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Analysts cut GDP growth predictions after Bali terror
Analysts cut GDP growth predictions after Bali terror The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economists revised downward this year's economic growth target for Indonesia, predicting the Bali bomb blasts would squash tourism revenue and investment spending for the remainder of this year. University of Indonesia economist Chatib Basri and economists quoted by AFP had estimated a growth of below the government targeted 4 percent even before the Bali terrorist strike.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombing 'good' for security firms
Bali bombing 'good' for security firms Associated Press, Hong Kong Terrorism has proven to be good business for security companies - who provide everything from armed guards to full-scale corporate evacuations - and the Bali bombing has boosted demand even further, executives said Wednesday. Right after the deadly attacks on the Indonesian resort island, requests for new or enhanced security systems jumped by 30 percent to 40 percent at Apro Technology in Singapore.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Saudi 'gave money' to JI for explosives, expert says
Saudi 'gave money' to JI for explosives, expert says Reuters, Singapore An unidentified Saudi supplied funds to the Indonesian-based Jemaah Islamiah network to buy explosives that may have been used in the Bali bombing, an authority on Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda said on Wednesday. The information on the Saudi funding was gathered in U.S. interrogations of Omar al-Faruq, a Kuwaiti linked to al-Qaeda who was arrested in Indonesia last June and later handed over to U.S.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 10 47,000 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 25 500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 60 5 702,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 90 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 100 7,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 240 0 0 Andhi Chandra 455 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 450 0 0 Aneka Tambang 415 15 2,430,500 Anta Express Tour & Travel 85 -15 23,000 Anugrah Tambak 70 0 0 Apac...
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rehabilitating Bali
Rehabilitating Bali It is not too soon to start thinking seriously about how to rehabilitate Bali after the horrific bombing of Oct. 12. Bali before the bombing had been a vivid symbol of everything that is attractive about Indonesia, its cultural creativity and open attitude toward life. Given Bali's importance to the entire country, restoring its good image as soon as possible is a matter of the greatest urgency.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 10 47,000 Ades Alfindo Tbk 550 25 500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 60 5 702,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 260 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 90 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 775 100 7,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 240 0 0 Andhi Chandra 455 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 450 0 0 Aneka Tambang 415 15 2,430,500 Anta Express Tour & Travel 85 -15 23,000 Anugrah Tambak 70 0 0 Apac...
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian regional travel group cancels conference in Banten
Asian regional travel group cancels conference in Banten Associated Press, Bangkok Safety concerns after the past weekend's terrorist bombing on Indonesia's Bali island have caused the cancellation of a major Asian tourism conference scheduled to be held in the country next week, organizers announced Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Explosive used in Bali blast contains RDX: Investigators
Explosive used in Bali blast contains RDX: Investigators I Wayan Juniartha and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Jakarta Bali Police chief Brig. Gen. Budi confirmed on Wednesday that that based on the chemical traces found in and around last week's blast scene in Legian, Kuta tourist resort in Bali, investigators concluded that the explosive used contained RDX (Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine), and its HBX and nitrate variants.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Continuing the struggle
Continuing the struggle against intolerance 2. 2 X 30 Govts' responses to Bali: Part solutions, part problems
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, Australia form joint team to probe Bali attack
RI, Australia form joint team to probe Bali attack Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Australia agreed on Wednesday to the establishment of a joint team to probe the Bali bomb blasts. The agreement was reached during discussions between Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer and Indonesian officials in Jakarta. It was hoped the cooperation would facilitate the speedy solving of the horrendous terror attack.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
ULTIMATE SERVICE FOR GUESTS IN A HURRY: Helicopter transfer to
ULTIMATE SERVICE FOR GUESTS IN A HURRY: Helicopter transfer to and from the airport is now available from the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta. Following the recent inauguration of the hotel's new helipad, guests are now able to arrive at and depart from the hotel by helicopter, cutting down the time normally spent in traffic. Pictured above (left to right) during the inauguration: Resident Manager I Wayan Astawa, General Manager Poul E. Bitsch and Room Division Manager Ade Suryanto.
Thu, 17 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali fallout makes war with Iraq harder
Bali fallout makes war with Iraq harder The New York Times, New York The weekend massacre at an Indonesian nightclub on the idyllic island of Bali, apparently the work of al-Qaeda and local allies, is a horrifying reminder that Islamic extremists who target America and the West may be on the run but are not defeated.