Archive: 19 October 2002
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Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Muti -- Understanding, dialog may counter terrorism
2. Muti -- Understanding, dialog may counter terrorism 3. RIA17 -- Fight against terrorism is far from over
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir fears Malaysia could be next after Bali
Mahathir fears Malaysia could be next after Bali Agencies, New Delhi/Kuala Lumpur Shocked by the carnage in Bali and the Philippines, Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned on Friday that his country could be the next target for international terrorists. "In the case of terrorist activities, you can never determine where they are going to attack next," the Malaysian leader told a news conference at the end of a three-day visit to India.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Balinese spiritually purify bomb site
Balinese spiritually purify bomb site I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Thousands of people gathered along the southern end of Jl. Legian here on Friday evening to witness the sacred Hindu rituals Byakaon, Durmanggala and Prayascita, held to purify and energize both the physical and spiritual realms in and around the site where more than 180 people died in last Saturday night's bombing. The rituals were performed by the traditional customary village of Desa Adat Kuta.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medan police beef up security
Medan police beef up security MEDAN, North Sumatra: The terrorist attack in Legian, Bali last weekend has prompted police authorities in Medan to boost security in the country's third biggest city. Medan Police chief Sr. Comr. Badrodin Haiti said on Friday that 50 percent of police personnel in the city had been deployed to safeguard public places including shopping malls, foreign representative offices, and vital projects.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, October 19, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, October 19, 2002 Exhibitions * Ethnic Gems and Panoramic Views, Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Tel. 71790008), 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., until Oct. 20. * Painting, Antiques organized by Jakarta's seven largest antique dealers including Djody Art, Dharma Mulia Antiques, etc., at Citibank Tower, 8th floor, Gallery Suite 7, Metro Pondok Indah Kav. II No. 2, South Jakarta, until Oct. 20. Auctions at 7:30 p.m., on Oct. 18 (The preview on Oct.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.18
Rupiah Rates Oct.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,357.82 4,801.97 5,107.44 5,052.12 Brunei dollar 1 5,434.66 4,872.53 5,180.69 5,126.36 Canadian dollar 1 6,183.57 5,543.54 5,894.60 5,832.33 Swiss franc 1 6,430.37 5,767.32 6,129.86 6,067.77 Danish krone 1 1,270.93 1,139.60 1,211.54 1,198.97 Euro 1 9,442.01 8,469.24 9,000.77 8,910.43 Poundsterling 1 15,071.85 13,516.09 14,367.52 14,220.20 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,245.62 1,117.38 1,187.41 1,175.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prospects even bleaker for next year's investments
Prospects even bleaker for next year's investments Puspa Delima Amri, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Immediately after the weekend blasts in Bali, markets in Jakarta reopened to stock indices and the rupiah taking a deep plunge. Over the weekend, the Jakarta Stock Composite Index (JSCI) plummeted by more than 10 percent, closing at 337.48, the lowest ever since the height of the 1998 financial crisis.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. KOREA: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 11
1. KOREA: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 11 Hostage taking in Tangerang ends after five days 2. TOURISM: 36 PT, 4 COLS, 2 X 25 Bali attack has slight effect on Jakarta hotels 3. BUDGET: 28 PT, 4 COLS, 1 X 46 City Council approves 2002 budget revision 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 24 'I have visited Bali and I will surely go back'
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Young lovers survive the test of the blast
Young lovers survive the test of the blast I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Upon hearing the news that a blast had ripped through several nightclubs in Kuta last Saturday night, Nyoman Sudirka decided there and then that he had to get to the Sari Club. He could not sit around and wait to find out what happened to Ayu Sila Prihanadewi, the girl he had been dating for the past two years and who had worked for seven months as a cashier at the club popular among foreign tourists.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI signals more intervention next week
BI signals more intervention next week The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said that it would remain on alert over further slides in the rupiah, signaling more market intervention a week after the Bali terrorist strike renewed pressure against the local unit. Central Bank Deputy Governor Miranda Goeltom said on Friday that interventions in the money market was "still necessary from time to time." "We'll continue to monitor the market and intervene if need be," she told reporters.
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Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. insight -- 1x35
1. insight -- 1x35 Prospects bleaker for next year's investments 2. probe -- 2x18 Six countries officially join Bali investigation 3. tourism -- 2x24 Government launches tourism rescue plan 4. aussie -- 2x20 Blast signals maturity in Australia-Indonesia ties 5. kadin -- 2x16 Kadin offers Rp 1b bounty for bombers
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to form antimoney-laundering task force soon
RI to form antimoney-laundering task force soon The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia has taken another step to detecting and freezing the assets of terrorists here, as the government has announced it has issued a presidential decree to appoint the head of the country's first antimoney-laundering commission. The appointment will follow the creation of the commission itself, which may also help get Indonesia off the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) blacklist.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI not a terrorist country: U.S. Embassy
RI not a terrorist country: U.S. Embassy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. Embassy denied on Friday labeling Indonesia a terrorist country but stressed that Indonesia, like other countries, could become a terrorist target. The U.S. government also denied having prior knowledge of last week's attack in Bali but admitted it had issued warnings to American citizens to stay out of several holiday sites in certain countries before the deadly incident occurred, Greta N.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali tragedy may deal fatal blow to violent Islamism
Bali tragedy may deal fatal blow to violent Islamism Martin Woollacott, Guardian News Service, London After the massacre of foreign tourists at Luxor in 1997, the shock and grief felt by Egyptians was tangible. The journalist and academic Geneive Abdo describes leaving the relatively quiet campus of the American University in Cairo to find that "all around me, Egyptians were cursing the violence.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japan turns up pressure on Mega to fight terror
Japan turns up pressure on Mega to fight terror Korenellus Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top Japanese envoy has reiterated the strong appeal of Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi for President Megawati Soekarnoputri to thoroughly find and punish the perpetrators of the Bali carnage, which left at least 183 dead including at least one Japanese national thus far.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
On Bali blast
On Bali blast I am an Australian who has visited Bali 35 times over a number of years. I have also been a visitor to a number of other places in Indonesia and have traveled extensively all over the world. I have probably spent about three years of my life in Bali and those three years would be the happiest of my life. It has always been a very special place for me. I do not consider it to be a cliche to say that it really is a paradise.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/STATE17
JP/6/STATE17 Truly senseless blasts can't possibly help radicals The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta Acts of violence are often referred to as senseless, and for the most part that is what they are. Last weekend's bomb attacks at Kuta beach on the largely Hindu island of Bali are senseless specifically because their consequences can and will only help those that radical Islamic groups count as their enemies.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'No indication of espionage involving foreigners in Aceh'
'No indication of espionage involving foreigners in Aceh' Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Noted human rights lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis said on Friday that detained Briton Lesley McCulloch and American Joy Lee Sadler would not face charges of espionage as earlier reported, but rather visa violation charges. Todung said he had met with the Aceh Police's chief of detectives, Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary A noted specialist on Indonesian political affairs, Dr. Guy J. Pauker, has passed away in Topanga, California, at the age of 85. Mrs. Ewa Pauker has written a letter to Prof. Moh. Sadli, a close family friend, to say that her husband passed away on Sept. 4 after two-and-a-half years of illness. In her letter, she wrote: "Would you let his friends in Indonesia and elsewhere in Asia know of his demise. I can't write everyone, but I don't want to offend anyone also." Dr.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
3,000 flee as flood hits W. Sumatra
3,000 flee as flood hits W. Sumatra PAINAN, West Sumatra: Flooding, following two days of heavy rains, plagued the West Sumatra town of Painan on Friday, inundating around 500 houses. No casualties were reported, but more than 3,000 victims fled to nearby safer areas as floodwaters in Painan, some 76 kilometers south of the provincial capital, Padang, lay at a depth of one meter to two meters.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manila blast kills at least three, injures 23: A bomb ripped
Manila blast kills at least three, injures 23: A bomb ripped through a bus in suburban Manila late Friday, killing at least three people and injuring 23 others, hours after a grenade blast in the capital's financial district and a day after two deadly bombings in the southern Philippines. There was no immediate claim of responsibility for the bus blast. The bus explosion took place at 10 p.m.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Embassies to help ID victims
Embassies to help ID victims The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Indonesian government has been working closely with the embassies of foreign countries whose citizens fell victim to last week's blast as it has become clear that the Bali provincial administration is overwhelmed by the grim task of identifying the remains of the victims.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Concern over Rachman's case
Concern over Rachman's case From Republika Observing the recent news on Attorney General MA Rachman in both print and the electronic media with regard to the acts of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Agency (KPKPN), we would like to express our concerns as follows: 1. KPKPN was established to provide the institution with the authority to examine the wealth of public servants. 2.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fight against terrorism is far from over
Fight against terrorism is far from over Dmitry Kosyrev Political Analyst RIA Novosti Moscow If the situation in the so-called international counter-terror coalition were normal, the explosions on the Indonesian resort island of Bali could have become a subject of serious discussion by the allies, who drafted plans of restoring order in Afghanistan a year ago. But is the coalition alive yet or have the U.S. plans of launching an all-out war against Iraq have torn it to smithereens?
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to manage nuclear waste
Govt urged to manage nuclear waste SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The government should monitor and control nuclear waste produced by local industries and research institutes because the public is unaware of the hazards, said Yusri Heni, head of the Nuclear Power Development Supervisory Agency (Bapeten). In addition, she said the government should set standards for nuclear waste management and recycling in order to safeguard the public.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I have visited Bali and I will surely come back'
'I have visited Bali and I will surely come back' The bomb attacks that hit Bali last Saturday have made many people more cautious about security. While condemning the terrorists and expressing concern over the catastrophe, some of them told The Jakarta Post that the incident would not discourage them from revisiting Bali.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
On the Bali bombing
On the Bali bombing The Indonesian government's caution in pronouncing on the nature of the Bali Bomb attack is understandable as the country, alone among the Southeast Asian core nations, has consistently downplayed the reach of the al-Qaeda terror network from its Middle Eastern base. Question: Will Indonesia now be prodded to live up to its duty of handling the menace?
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
John Howard moved by emotional cries for help
John Howard moved by emotional cries for help Agencies, Denpasar, Bali As Australian Prime Minister John Howard answered questions from a packed news conference in Bali on Friday about last week's massive bomb blast, a heart-wrenching plea came from the back of the room. "Mr. Howard, my name is Andrew Taylor, I am not a journalist," said the man, from the South Australian capital Adelaide, hands shaking as he spoke.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Current poverty program ineffective: Experts
Current poverty program ineffective: Experts Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts and non-governmental organizations urged the government on Thursday to take a more forward-looking approach to empowering the poor by employing "people-driven" rather than "charity-driven" poverty alleviation programs. Social affairs and human rights observer Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto and H.S.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina wants to be LNG seller
Pertamina wants to be LNG seller A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina has made a proposal to the government to be made the sole seller of Indonesian liquefied natural gas (LNG). The proposal, however, has been met with resistance from oil and gas contractors. "Pertamina has more than 25 years of experience in the industry," Pertamina spokesman Ridwan Nyak Baik said here on Thursday during a seminar on LNG.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. Muti -- Understanding, dialog may counter terrorism
2. Muti -- Understanding, dialog may counter terrorism 3. RIA17 -- Fight against terrorism is far from over
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
End corruption, political abuse, terror
End corruption, political abuse, terror Elwin Tobing, Founder, The Indonesian Institute, elwin@theindonesianinstitute.org, Jakarta The immediate effects of the despicable terror in Bali are clear. There will be a sense of insecurity across the archipelago, a poorer image of the nation and a potential disaster of our economy.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Embassies drafted in to deal with victims
Embassies drafted in to deal with victims Agencies Kuta, Bali The Indonesian government has been coordinating with the embassies of the countries whose citizens fell victim to Saturday's bomb explosions in the Kuta beach resort on the island of Bali. "We have established ongoing coordination and consultation with the embassies for dealing with the remains of the bomb victims," Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa, told Antara here on Friday.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Betawi comedian Bokir dies at 77
Betawi comedian Bokir dies at 77 "Being well-known as the one who tells jokes in the topeng theater is not always good, because people think I'm joking even if I say something serious. However, I feel that it has become my destiny. I will continue to make jokes until I die," Bokir told The Jakarta Post in an interview in July. The familiar face of the great Betawi (native Jakartan) comedian will no longer grace our television screens or entertain people with his jokes.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati relaunches US$3.4b toll road projects
Megawati relaunches US$3.4b toll road projects Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri relaunched on Friday toll road projects worth some Rp 31.6 trillion (about US$3.4 billion), delayed for years due to the economic crisis. The 21 projects, with a total length of 576 kilometers, are being and will be developed in Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, East Java, South Sumatra, Riau and North Sumatra. All are expected to be completed by 2010.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Businesspeople protest Lloyd's war risks labeling
Businesspeople protest Lloyd's war risks labeling Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businesspeople are protesting the labeling of Indonesia as a war-risk zone by a London-based insurance committee linked with insurance giant Lloyd's, saying the classification was unfair and would adversely affect the flow of goods into and out of the country.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Burn victims need inner, outer healing
Burn victims need inner, outer healing Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The image of the resort island of Bali as the last safe haven for tourists in Indonesia was shattered by bomb explosions that destroyed two crowded nightspots in Kuta beach, claiming the lives of at least 184 people and injuring more than 300 others, mostly foreign vacationers. Most of the surviving victims suffered burns and other trauma caused by debris thrown by the strong explosion.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Solidarity
Solidarity Through your columns please allow me to express my deepest, heartfelt condolences to the relatives and friends of all those who tragically died in the Bali bombing. It must, though, be consoling to all that, despite the horror of this dreadful atrocity, few are baying for blood in revenge.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
600 Laskar Jihad members arrive, return to schools
600 Laskar Jihad members arrive, return to schools Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya About 600 members of the recently-disbanded Laskar Jihad Muslim militant paramilitary organization who departed from Ambon on Oct. 15 arrived on Friday at the Tanjung Perak seaport. Wearing their customary white gowns and headscarves, they alighted from the KM Doro Londa ferry which plies the Ambon- Kupang-Makassar-Surabaya route.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali attack has slight effect on Jakarta hotels
Bali attack has slight effect on Jakarta hotels Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hoteliers said on Friday the Bali bombings slightly affected the hotel industry here and that a recovery depended on the progress of the investigation into the terrorist attack. "Of course, it affected the business with many guests canceling their reservations.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cultural gaps define sectarian conflicts, observers say
Cultural gaps define sectarian conflicts, observers say Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Cultural observers and experts concluded on Friday that different perceptions of other cultures have been in most cases responsible for the sectarian conflicts plaguing the country. "The situation has been worsened by the absence of open minds able to accept the differences between cultures ...
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
5,000 children malnourished
5,000 children malnourished CIREBON, West Java: Nearly 5,000 children under five years old in Cirebon, West Java are suffering from malnutrition due to the economic crisis that has plagued the country since 1997, a local health official says. "The number of malnourished children under five is 2.5 percent of a total of 186,000 children in Cirebon," head of the local health office Dadang Prihadi said here on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt launches tourism plan after Oct. 12 terror attack
Govt launches tourism plan after Oct. 12 terror attack Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has launched a wide-ranging recovery program to help the nation and Bali's economy cope with a likely slump in the overall economy following the deadliest terrorist attack this country has ever seen.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muara Karang tap water disrupted
Muara Karang tap water disrupted JAKARTA: Residents in Muara Karang, North Jakarta, will face a water shortage on Saturday due to repairs to the pipeline under the Seyatmo toll road in Muara Karang by tap water company PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja). The company will temporarily stop its water distribution from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Customers are asked to keep their water tanks filled prior to the period and to use water efficiently. --JP
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI issues regulations to fight terrorism
RI issues regulations to fight terrorism Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government issued two government regulations in lieu of law late on Friday that it says the country needs to crack down on terrorism following the Bali carnage. President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed the unprecedented regulations just before midnight, implying heated debate within her Cabinet in the process.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
P3M condemns Bali blast
P3M condemns Bali blast From Koran Tempo Barbaric! Perhaps this is the most common word uttered to describe the act of terrorism when we heard Bali was bombed. We feel our human feelings were deeply wounded because hundreds of lives have perished tragically by the hands of barbaric and cruel people. What makes it more tragic is that the victims are not only Indonesian citizens but also other citizens of the world who were enjoying their vacation on the island of Gods.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tragedy unites Bali's multiethnic population
Tragedy unites Bali's multiethnic population Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali Governor I Dewa Made Beratha arrived at the bomb site in Kuta shortly after the bomb exploded at 11:15 p.m. last Saturday. He immediately took over command to coordinate the police and local leaders to evacuate the victims of the tragic bombing. At 2 a.m., the governor rushed to Sanglah General Hospital, where he helped coordinate efforts to deal with badly burned victims.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
World oil majors bolster security
World oil majors bolster security Sujata Rao, Reuters, London Major international oil companies are on heightened security alert against attacks worldwide after the bomb blasts in Bali and Yemen, the firms said on Thursday. Faced with the threat of an assault on their production, refining or oil and gas transportation operations, the companies have moved swiftly to upgrade security arrangements.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir named as suspect, but calls in sick
Ba'asyir named as suspect, but calls in sick Damar Harsanto and Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surakarta Police said on Friday they had named Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, chairman of the Indonesian Mujahidin Council, as a suspect in several high profile cases, including a string of bomb attacks across the country, as well as treason. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Saleh Saaf said that they had summoned Ba'asyir for questioning in relation to the charges.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Urgent: One govt message
Urgent: One govt message in a crisis situation Leaders lurches from crisis to confusion Lurching from crisis straight into confusion Ong Hock Chuan Consultant Maverick Jakarta 2. Martin -- The Bali bombs may deal fatal blow to violent Islamism 2 X 30 Bali tragedy may deal fatal blow to violent Islamism Martin Woollacott Guardian News Service London
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition showcases history of RI-India relations
Exhibition showcases history of RI-India relations Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A historical exhibition and short documentary film of how two nations -- Indonesia and India -- supported each other during their respective fights for independence will open to the public at the National Archives Building on Oct. 19.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
* National:NGOs offer poverty alleviation plan 4
* National:NGOs offer poverty alleviation plan 4 * Archipelago:Councillors named as graft suspects5 * Opinion: Leaders lurches from crisis to confusion6 * City: Hostage taking in Tangerang ends 8 * Sports:Tanaka shares lead at Disney Classic golf9 * World:Malaysia could be next after Bali: Mahathir11 * Business:Businesspeople protest Lloyd's labeling 13 * Features: Umi keeps alive dreams of the forest20
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kuta, from humble surfers' paradise to top tourist spot
Kuta, from humble surfers' paradise to top tourist spot David Fickling, Deutche Press-Agentur, Sydney When Australian surfers first came to Bali in the mid-seventies, Jl. Legian where last Saturday night's bomb attack took place was just a bike-track through paddy fields. Those who arrived were following the surfer's quest for the perfect wave - in the case of Kuta, a hard-breaking crest that comes in from the north throughout the March to November trade winds season.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councillors named as graft suspects
Councillors named as graft suspects Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Surabaya Legislative Council speaker and his three deputies have been declared suspects and are now being questioned by police detectives over their alleged role in the misappropriation of Rp 20 billion (US$2.15 million) in state funds. The investigation has been underway for the past month following reports from the local administration and internal audit body the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP).
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Levy on land certificates opposed
Levy on land certificates opposed BENGKULU: Hundreds of families in the regency of Rejang Lebong, Bengkulu province are protesting against a levy imposed on the issuance of land certificates here. "We're asked to pay around Rp 250,000 (US$26) by staff here whereas officially we the fee is only Rp 20,000 (US$2) for the duty stamps," said Harun, a resident in the village of Belitar Muka on Friday.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kadin offers Rp 1b bounty for bombers
Kadin offers Rp 1b bounty for bombers DENPASAR, Bali: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is offering a Rp 1 billion reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators of the Bali bombings. Kadin general chairman Aburizal Bakrie said on Friday the National Police chief has approved of the reward. "The mechanisms of the reward will be discussed later with the police," he said.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/MUTI
JP/7/MUTI Abdul Mu'ti Chairman, National Board Muhammadiyah Youth Movement Jakarta Terrorism has become an alarming issue in Indonesia. A terrorist network in Indonesia began to be uncovered following a report in Time magazine on Umar al-Faruq al Kuwaity, or Mahmud bin Ahmad Assegaf, who said he was among the al-Qaeda leaders in Southeast Asia. This terrorist organization is believed to have a relatively strong connection with Jamaah Islamiyah and Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Umi keeps alive dreams of the forest
Umi keeps alive dreams of the forest Ridlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta There is nothing that Umi Haniin is more proud of than collecting two prestigious national awards at age 71 -- an age when people in general would rather retire and enjoy what they have gained in life. Umi, forestry science professor at Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University, has twice, in 1989 and 1999, received the Kalpataru, the highest award from the government, for her outstanding role in environmental conservation.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers extorted at home
Migrant workers extorted at home CIANJUR, West Java: Returning overseas workers are easy targets of extortion by tukang ojek (motorcycle taxis). Head of the Girijaya village Adang Ruswandi revealed that some of the maids were robbed by ojek riders, who often hail down and search public transportation vehicles for returning maids. Adang said ojek drivers did not hesitate to extort money from returning maids. It was not clear how much the ojek drivers usually extort from the maids.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Moves afoot to label shadowy Asia group terrorist
Moves afoot to label shadowy Asia group terrorist Reuters, Jakarta Many Asia-Pacific nations are moving towards calling a regional group at the center of suspicion over last weekend's massive bomb attacks in Bali a terrorist organization, a senior U.S. official said on Friday. No countries have yet labeled the al-Qaeda-linked Jemaah Islamiah network a terrorist group, although the United States has said it was considering doing so.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali's tourism faces gloomy future
Bali's tourism faces gloomy future Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hard hit by the recent horrific bomb strikes, Bali's tourism industry is expected to experience a sharp fall in earnings over the next two months, an official from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture has said. "The losses will be enormous because usually tourist arrivals reach their peak in the fourth quarter," Udin told a press briefing held jointly with industry players on Tuesday.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thoughts on Ramadhan
Thoughts on Ramadhan The Muslim holy month of Ramadhan in nearing, one of the best times for contemplation for Muslims. Muslims the world over have been observing Ramadhan for centuries and the holy month is believed to be able to spiritually enrich them. During the month of Ramadhan they also enjoy a deep sense of happiness that climaxes with the day of victory, Idul Fitri. Indisputably, therefore, Ramadhan and Idul Fitri are very special occasions for Muslims.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unity for all
Unity for all Indonesian people The tragic blast that killed more than 100 people in Kuta, Bali, is the tip of the iceberg. It can trigger very basic matters, or even old matters, like religion to rise to the surface or can even cause war between countries that in turn can cause death and suffering. Some people have taken advantage of this kind of situation, and others will suffer because of that.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali again named Asia's favorite holiday destination
Bali again named Asia's favorite holiday destination Antara, Jakarta Last Saturday's bomb explosions in Kuta, Bali did not stop TIME Asia magazine from again naming the island resort as "The Favorite Holidays Destination in Asia". "I earlier assumed that the conferring of the award would be canceled by TIME, following the Bali bombing.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
City Council approves 2002 budget revision
City Council approves 2002 budget revision Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Friday the revision of the 2002 city budget, which will be increased from Rp 9.3 trillion (US$1.033 billion) to Rp 9.7 trillion, through voting due to a rejection of the revision by two factions.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Six countries officially join Bali investigation
Six countries officially join Bali investigation Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Indonesia on Friday signed an agreement with six countries to set up a a joint investigation into last week's bombing in Bali as joint team members cautioned that the probe might take a long time to complete. Insp. Gen.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ikea recalls RI-made teddy bears
Ikea recalls RI-made teddy bears WASHINGTON: Ikea Corp. is recalling teddy bears because plastic beads inside the bears could come out, posing a hazard to young children who might accidentally inhale them. The Swedish furniture company has sold more than 1 million of the roughly 10 centimeter tall toy worldwide, including 57,200 in the United States. Ikea, with U.S. operations based in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has not received any reports of incidents, the U.S.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian stocks continue upward trend, helped by Wall Street rally
Asian stocks continue upward trend, helped by Wall Street rally Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Asian bourses continued their recent upward momentum Friday, helped by a strong rally on Wall Street. Seoul rose for a sixth successive day, while Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taipei were up for a fifth day in a row as investors drew confidence from stability on US markets.
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No action over vanishing forests
No action over vanishing forests Wiryono, School of Forestry, University of Bengkulu Indonesian forests are disappearing fast. Within less than a decade, our lowland forest will no longer exist. Some of the forests will make way for plantations, but most will probably become only degraded woodland and scrub. Apart from the loss of biological diversity, Indonesia will eventually have to import timber to meet its increasing needs. Everybody will have to pay the price.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boi G. Sakti sets the stage in Esplanade opening
Boi G. Sakti sets the stage in Esplanade opening Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Singapore A standing applause on the second day, Oct. 13, of the performance paid tribute to the Indonesian choreographer Boi G. Sakti and the Singapore Dance Theater (SDT) for their exquisite appearance in Reminiscing the Moon, a mesmerizing performance of contemporary nature, with movements that were both strong and fluid at the same time.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Restoring Bali's
Restoring Bali's tourism image From Bali Post One can easily guess that following the bomb blasts in Legian, Kuta, Bali will have a hard time to recover any of its peaceful image. The repercussion of this bombing has threatened Indonesia's tourism. Therefore, the central government, the Bali provincial administration and all relevant parties need to do the following: * Thoroughly probe the bombing incident to find out the perpetrators and improve security in Bali and other areas.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Travel warnings rattle Southeast Asia
Travel warnings rattle Southeast Asia Grant Peck, Associated Press, Bangkok, Thailand Government travel advisories, usually footnotes for nervous tourists, have become front page headlines after the bombing in Bali, which claimed almost 200 lives. Several countries from North America to Europe to Asia are now advising against all nonessential travel to Indonesia. Some are even suggesting that neighboring countries such as the Philippines and Malaysia may not be so safe either.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Leaders lurch from crisis of confusion
Leaders lurch from crisis of confusion Ong Hock Chuan, Consultant, Maverick, Jakarta President Megawati is to be commended for immediately flying to Bali and visiting the site of the explosion and the victims of the blast. It was a good start, a proper gesture of concern to the victims and their families.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
50 new homes for flood victims
50 new homes for flood victims JAKARTA: Fifty families in Sukakarya, Bekasi, whose houses were damaged by floods earlier this year now have new homes, thanks to General Motors Indonesia, Yayasan Mitra Mandiri and Habitat for Humanity Indonesia. The previously muddy road full of potholes that connects the community to the main highway has been paved with concrete. The three-month project was completed two months ahead of the December schedule.
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Indonesia to form antimoney-laundering task force soon
Indonesia to form antimoney-laundering task force soon The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has taken another step to detecting and freezing the assets of terrorists here, as the government has announced it has issued a presidential decree to appoint the head of the country's first antimoney-laundering commission. The appointment will follow the creation of the commission itself, which may also help get Indonesia off the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) blacklist.
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RI to get constitutional court
RI to get constitutional court PADANG, West Sumatra: A Constitutional Court will be in place by March 2003 at the latest to try the president and the vice president should they be charged with constitutional abuses, lawmakers said here on Friday. "We will have an institution called the Constitutional Court. God willing, it will be set up in March 2003," said Amidhan, a member of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR)'s Ad Hoc I Committee on constitutional amendments.
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Making the tough decisions -- We can't afford not to
Making the tough decisions -- We can't afford not to James Kallman PT Grant Thornton Indonesia Management Consultancy Jakarta A recent piece in The Jakarta Post reminded me of how far we are from making the tough decisions that must be made if this nation is to get back on track. It's bad enough that the State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin should be forced to admit that only 40 percent of the nation's four million civil servants are professional and perform their jobs well.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agribusiness, forestry fair open
Agribusiness, forestry fair open JAKARTA: The Agribusiness Fair and Forest Production Festival was opened on Friday at Lapangan Banteng park in Central Jakarta, the city administration announced. The head of the City Agriculture and Forest Agency, Peni Susanti, said participants from Lampung, Bali and all of the provinces on Java island were taking part in the event, which will run until Oct. 27.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Blast signals maturity in Australia-Indonesia ties
Blast signals maturity in Australia-Indonesia ties Michael Christie, Reuters, Sydney Australia's often testy ties with its giant Muslim neighbor Indonesia have entered a new and finely balanced phase as dozens of Australian police and agents roam Bali in the aftermath of the bomb attacks on tourists.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to revise Immigration Law
Govt to revise Immigration Law Hamsuk S Widjaja, chairman of the information division at the Directorate General of Immigration, said on Friday the government needed to review the current immigration law in order to keep up with the latest progress in international agreements and conventions. He said the revision of Law No. 9/1992 on immigration was necessary to regulate cases involving international law such as illegal migrants, people smuggling and trafficking in women and children.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Falling lift kills 1, injures 2
Falling lift kills 1, injures 2 JAKARTA: A lift at Atmajaya Hospital's funeral parlor in North Jakarta fell on Friday, killing one person and injuring two others. Penjaringan Police deputy chief Adj. Comr. Suyanto said that the incident occurred at 6 a.m. on Friday, while three people traveled from the ground floor to the third.
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TV Today: Saturday, October 19, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, October 19, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Talk Show 9:00 Music 11:00 News 11:30 Music 1:00 p.m. Talk Show 2:30 Music 3:00 Religious Teachings 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 Japan League (Live) 6:00 News 7:00 Variety Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 TV Drama TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Cooking Program 9:00 Entertainment News 10:00 Indian Film 1:00 p.m.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hostage situation ends after five days
Hostage situation ends after five days Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The hostage situation at the closed PT Hyungsung Indonesia factory has ended after five days, with workers agreeing to allow their South Korean boss and his family to leave after being promised severance pay in accordance with manpower regulations.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Terror to hurt FDI in Southeast Asia
Terror to hurt FDI in Southeast Asia NEW DELHI, India : Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Friday the recent terrorist attacks in Indonesia and the Philippines would hurt foreign investment in Southeast Asia, which was already facing strong competition from China. "We would have to depend on our domestic growth," Mahathir told reporters at the end of his two-day visit to India.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teaching humanitarianism starts in schools
Teaching humanitarianism starts in schools Simon Marcus Gower Principal Harapan Bangsa High School Banten, Tangerang An Indonesian living and studying in California, U.S. recently sent an email to a friend in Jakarta. He expressed his sorrow about the news that he was hearing about Indonesia. His list of complaints was familiar and quite long. It was easy, however, to see how some of his complaints had obviously been unrealistically added to by the sources of his news.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Herbal drink seller gains power for self
Herbal drink seller gains power for self Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap Probo Yulastoro, 36, who has been selling herbal drinks or jamu for years made history on Thursday when he was elected regent of Cilacap in Central Java for the 2002-2007 period. Yulastoro, who was nominated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), would be the first civilian to lead the regency.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police work in Bali
Police work in Bali The arrival of police investigators from the United Nations has expanded the international character of the police work currently going on in Bali. A number of countries, such as Australia, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany and the United States, have sent their best police investigators and forensic specialists to Bali to ferret out any available information behind the tragic bombing of Oct. 12.
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Police raid camp housing 68 girls
Police raid camp housing 68 girls SERANG, Banten: Police here raided on Friday an accommodation building, where they found at least 68 underaged girls, who were allegedly waiting to be smuggled overseas as commercial sex workers. The raided camp, located in Kramat Watu subdistrict in Banten province, used to be a factory building.
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Balinese businesses suffers from last week's bombing
Balinese businesses suffers from last week's bombing Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Last week's bombing in the famous Kuta tourist resort has not only claimed lives but has also threatened the future of many businesses on the island, on which thousands of people depend for their livelihood. Balinese, particularly those living and running businesses in Kuta, will likely have to wait for months at the least before they can expect foreign and local tourists to return to the island.
Sat, 19 Oct 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fatwa to sue Permadi for defamation
Fatwa to sue Permadi for defamation House of Representatives Deputy Speaker A.M. Fatwa said on Friday he planned to sue legislator Permadi of the House's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) faction for defamation. "I have asked a team of lawyers to file suit over Permadi's accusation to the police," he said. Permadi accused Fatwa of offering him a Rp 20 billion bribe in a bid to appoint PT Pura Nusa Persada as the bank note provider for PT Peruri.