Archive: 14 November 2002
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Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Eliminating terrorism
Eliminating terrorismFrom Koran TempoIndonesians are suffering from a multidimensional crisis. While they are still gripped by the protracted economic and political crisis, the bomb blast in Bali on Oct. 12 has added to their plight.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Ex-bankers at large, get life sentences for Rp1.51t graft
Ex-bankers at large, get life sentences for Rp1.51t graftTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many corruptors have received light sentences, the Central Jakarta District Court sentenced two former bankers to life on Wednesday for graft involving Rp 1.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Delay passage of broadcasting bill
Delay passage of broadcasting billArdimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, Jakarta, ardimas@thejakartapost.com So powerful were the owners and executives of the private TV stations that they were able to delay the approval of Broadcasting Bill No. 27.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for JakartaThursdayMaghrib 5.51 p.m.FridayImsak 3:55 a.m.Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth. The heart operation was performed on Nov.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Govt admits JI cell active in RI, but no Indonesians on UN list
Govt admits JI cell active in RI, but no Indonesians on UN listThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After persistent denials, the Indonesian government officially admitted on Wednesday the presence of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) cells in the country, and said they had possible links to the Bali bombing.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Destruction of mangrove, swamps and peatlands rife: NGO
Destruction of mangrove, swamps and peatlands rife: NGOThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's wetlands, such as mangrove forests, swamps, and peatlands, have significantly declined in total area from 42.5 million hectares in 1987 to 33.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Council approves request for bomb disposal equipment
Council approves request for bomb disposal equipmentAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved on Wednesday a police request for Rp 9.7 billion (US$1.07 million) worth of bomb disposal equipment, but the city administration said it only had the money to provide a portion of...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
* Headlines: Two former bankers get life for Rp 1.51t graft 2
* Headlines: Two former bankers get life for Rp 1.51t graft 2 * National:Military officers declared suspects in rights abuses 4 * Archipelago: TNI team in Papua to investigate Timika shooting 5 * Opinion: Migrants are indirect victims of terrorism 6 * City:Council approves Rp 9.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Presidential elections bill finalized
Presidential elections bill finalized JAKARTA: The government promised on Wednesday to submit bills on direct presidential elections and the composition of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to the House of Representatives before the end of this year.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Councillors living above incomes: NGO
Councillors living above incomes: NGO KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Alliance of Southeast Sulawesi People, a local non-governmental organization (NGO), have demanded the State Officials' Wealth Audit Commission investigate alleged corruption involving local councillors.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
S. Pushpanathan
S. Pushpanathan Assistant Director for External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Education bill to be endorsed next year
Education bill to be endorsed next year JAKARTA: Minister of National Education A. Malik Fadjar said on Wednesday that the education bill would be endorsed next year although the bill had no really contentious articles.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Riau government allots Rp 2.5b of public funds to journalists
Riau government allots Rp 2.5b of public funds to journalistsHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Riau The Riau provincial government has granted Rp 2.5 billion (US$274,000) in the form of housing subsidies to local journalists through their press associations in the province, a senior local...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
SBI rate down slightly to 13.08%
SBI rate down slightly to 13.08% JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month Sertifikat Bank Indonesia notes, as expected, edged down slightly to 13.08 percent from 13.10 percent in a weekly auction, the central bank said Wednesday.Bank Indonesia said it accepted Rp 12 trillion (US$1.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
U.S. Zoellick to consult with ASEAN ministers
U.S. Zoellick to consult with ASEAN ministersDow Jones, New York U.S. Trade Representative Robert Zoellick is scheduled to consult with economic ministers of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next week in Manila, Philippine Trade Secretary Manuel Roxas said, the...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Residents join hands to clean Cipinang River
Residents join hands to clean Cipinang RiverBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The residents of Cipinang Besar Utara subdistrict in East Jakarta recently received an unexpected invitation from their subdistrict chief.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
JP/13/Telkom
JP/13/TelkomHouse questions Telkom's $1.8b mega projectRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives grilled state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday over its US$1.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Muslim cleric abducted, killed
Muslim cleric abducted, killed BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A Muslim cleric in the remote Aceh village of Beurabo was abducted and killed by a group of gunmen, a local police officer said on Wednesday.Pidie Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Indonesia's Hamzah Haz
Indonesia's Hamzah Haz One month ago, a bomb blast destroyed two Balinese nightclubs, killing almost 200 and wounding hundreds. In an impressive bit of sleuthing, Indonesian investigators have since brought into focus the extensive links between the country's Islamic radicals and al-Qaeda.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rules
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rulesThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has issued a new regulation that bars a listed company from using the same public accountant or accounting firm for more than five years in order to help ensure the continued objectivity...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Govt planning to remove all fuel subsidies
Govt planning to remove all fuel subsidiesAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Wednesday that due to continuing budgetary constraints it planned to entirely remove fuel subsidies and to raise power prices by an average of 6 percent every quarter starting next year.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
'Convert eastern Senayan to park'
'Convert eastern Senayan to park' JAKARTA: Although almost impossible to achieve, the city administration urged the State Secretariat on Wednesday to convert the eastern parking lot of Bung Karno Sports complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta, into a park.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Akbar must be alienated from public: Observer
Akbar must be alienated from public: ObserverKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A motion in the House of Representatives (DPR) to suspend Speaker Akbar Tandjung had proven ineffective, therefore the public should mete out their own punishment by alienating the convicted felon, an analyst...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Give credit where credit's due.
Give credit where credit's due. The Australian government may have good reason to caution it's citizens about travel in this new world struck by terror, given events as devastating as the "Bali Bomb" incident.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Potential fraud of $6.3m in education projects
Potential fraud of $6.3m in education projectsDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Potential fraud totaling Rp 57.4 billion (US$6.3 million) has been uncovered at the Ministry of National Education but those implicated have only been sent warning letters.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Headings
Headings1. TIM; 10 x 4 lines TNI team in Papua to probe shooting2. Bali: 20 x 2 lines:Bali makes preparations for cleansing ceremony3. Riau: 24 x 2 linesRiau government allots Rp 2.5b of public funds to journalists
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Jakarta is a city of rivers, as it has 13 main rivers and several
Jakarta is a city of rivers, as it has 13 main rivers and several tributaries. Unlike many foreign cities, however, where rivers are part of the beautiful cityscape and an asset to tourism, Jakarta's rivers are mere liabilities that cause many problems, including floods.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
ASEAN urged to ratify haze accord
ASEAN urged to ratify haze accord SINGAPORE: Indonesia and Singapore have urged fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to speed up ratification of an agreement to fight pollution caused by forest fire haze.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
PLN to build power plant in N. Jakarta
PLN to build power plant in N. Jakarta State electricity company PT PLN plans to build a new 600 megawatt power plant northeast of Jakarta in an effort to arrest a power shortfall in the country's main Java-Bali grid, said a senior executive of the company.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
U.S. seeks more economic support for Indonesia
U.S. seeks more economic support for IndonesiaEndy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States is looking for more ways to support Indonesia pursue its economic reform agenda, a visiting senior official of the Treasury Department said on Wednesday.Randal K.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
House to miss terrorism bill target
House to miss terrorism bill target JAKARTA: The deliberation of the newly-submitted terrorism bills is likely to miss the targets set by the House of Representatives (DPR).The House's Steering Committee decided on Wednesday to delay a meeting to schedule the deliberation of the bills until Nov.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Some rectors of state and private universities have publicly
Some rectors of state and private universities have publicly declared that Indonesia is entering a dangerous stage.Similar statements have also been made by observers and politicians. They jokingly ask daily if Indonesia will exist next year.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Bali makes preparations for cleansing ceremony
Bali makes preparations for cleansing ceremonyI Wayan Juniartha and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Residents of Kuta on Wednesday performed a preliminary ritual of Mapepada to purify some 79 animals who will be sacrificed during the purification ceremony, locally known as Pemarisudha...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Anwar mulls surgery to mend health
Anwar mulls surgery to mend health MALAYSIA: Government doctors on Wednesday urged jailed former deputy prime minister Anwar Ibrahim to end two years of persistent poor health by undergoing surgery newly available in Malaysia, Anwar's wife said.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
S.Korean bank profit surges 23.8%
S.Korean bank profit surges 23.8% SEOUL: Higher interest and fee income helped South Korean banks increase their net profit by 23.8 percent in the nine months to September, official data showed Wednesday.The combined net profit of commercial and state-run banks soared to 5.39 trillion won (US$4.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rules
Bappepam tightens up accountancy rulesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has issued a new regulation that bars a listed company from using the same public accountant or accounting firm for more than five years in order to help ensure the continued objectivity...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Asian monies mixed on Iraq, economy fears
Asian monies mixed on Iraq, economy fearsDow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were locked in tight ranges in largely directionless trade Wednesday amid a dearth of fresh factors, though concerns about Iraq loomed large in the minds of market players, dealers said.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Save our democracy
Save our democracy The Oct. 12 bomb attacks in Bali have posed a serious challenge for Indonesia's commitment to the values and principles of democracy.How we, as a nation, respond to this tragedy will determine whether or not we will survive the litmus test of democracy.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Damanik investigation incomplete
Damanik investigation incomplete PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police said they were be unable to comply with state prosecutors' demands to wrap up their investigation into Rev. Reinaldi Damanik, who has been accused of inciting sectarian violence in Poso.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Bogus bills
Bogus bills I went to Singapore to trade off my stack of crisp, Class 2, but unfortunately, folded US$100 bills that ANZ denied due to their certainly unethical, possibly illegal discriminatory policy.American Express gave me an amazing story.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 14, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 14, 2002Exhibitions* Cartoon Peace and Unity, Cafe Btan Waru, Jl. Dewi Sinta, Ubud, until Nov. 17. * Classical Balinese Painting, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), until Dec. 9.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Rituals hoped to bring back peace
Rituals hoped to bring back peaceAnanta Wijaya and Ketut Sumarta, Contributors, Kuta, Bali After the Pamarisuddha Karipubhaya cleansing ritual is held on Nov. 15, the people of Bali are hopeful that peace will once again return to their island.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung
KOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth. The heart operation was performed on Nov.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
KONI to meet DPR over RI Asiad debacle
KONI to meet DPR over RI Asiad debacleMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) is scheduled to appear at a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) on Thursday to give an account of the recent participation of the national sporting delegation at the Asian Games...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Terrorism's indirect victims
Terrorism's indirect victimsWahyu Susilo, Executive Secretary Consortium to Defend Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI), Jakarta In the last couple of weeks, Indonesian Muslim migrants in Australia have lost their peace as the Australian security authorities have raided and searched at least 10...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2002:
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Nov. 13, 2002: ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 675 0...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Rawa Kucing scavengers on the rise
Rawa Kucing scavengers on the riseMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang People who visit the Rawa Kucing dump site in Kedaung Wetan, Tangerang, and observe how hard the scavengers there work to survive, will likely realize and be grateful for all the blessings in their lives.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's domestic debt will increase by Rp 500 trillion (US$55 billion) as a result of the bond reprofiling scheme agreed upon by a commission of the House of Representatives, according State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
ASEAN and free trade areas
ASEAN and free trade areasS. Pushpanathan Assistant Director for External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta The Eighth ASEAN Summit concluded last week on a high note with the region committing to long term plans for free trade areas (FTAs) with China, Japan and India as well with East Asia.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Chinese arrested for visa violations
Chinese arrested for visa violations CIREBON, West Java: Cirebon Police force officially detained two Chinese nationals for visa and immigration violations on Wednesday.The two Chinese were identified as Chen Wen Kay, 40, and Chang Mei Fung, 33.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Spotlight
SpotlightPhoto: KoinBumiKOREAN COMPANY FINANCES HEART OPERATION: PT Koin Bumi (Mu Gung Hwa), in conjunction with the Indonesian Heart Foundation, has provided the funds for a heart operation for Nurakhman Rizqi Ramadhan (in bed), who has suffered from a heart defect since birth.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Banker's son arrested for abduction
Banker's son arrested for abduction JAKARTA: Andre Paul Neloe, son of Bank Mandiri president director ECW Neloe, was arrested by police on Tuesday night for allegedly kidnapping two teenage sisters and keeping them for five days over a Rp 25 million loan dispute.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
200 beggars, vagrants rounded up
200 beggars, vagrants rounded up JAKARTA: About 200 beggars and other people living on the streets were rounded up during a crackdown on various areas of West Jakarta and Central Jakarta on Tuesday.The crackdown was carried out by local public order officers and civilian defense officers on the...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Sidharta carves his own path in art
Sidharta carves his own path in artCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta Expressions of a serious artist usually denote the ups and downs of the stream that rushes through life, manifesting itself in both the personal and social realms.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Balinese dream of return of idyllic Kuta
Balinese dream of return of idyllic KutaThe Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali On Nov. 15, thousands of people are expected to attend a special Hindu grand purification ceremony called the Tawur Agung Karya Pamarisudha Karipubhaya, to cleanse the "spiritually dirty" area of Kuta.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Govt talks peace but continues siege in Aceh
Govt talks peace but continues siege in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe A government negotiator has called on the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to cool down as military personnel tightened their siege on a rebel headquarters at Cot...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Govt debt to increase by Rp 500t due to bond reprofiling: Kwik
Govt debt to increase by Rp 500t due to bond reprofiling: KwikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's domestic debt will increase by Rp 500 trillion (US$55 billion) as a result of the bond reprofiling scheme agreed upon by a commission of the House of Representatives, according State Minister...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Suspects named in Tanjung Priok case
Suspects named in Tanjung Priok caseMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 14 active and retired military officers, including the incumbent commander of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) Brig. Gen.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Villagers evacuated amid fears of big volcanie eruption
Villagers evacuated amid fears of big volcanie eruptionBudianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut More and more villagers living in the shadow of Mt. Papandayan in the West Java regency of Garut were evacuated to safer areas on Wednesday after authorities gave a warning that the mountain, currently spewing...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Fire razes six houses
Fire razes six houses BEKASI: Fire destroyed at least six houses in the Bank Danamon housing complex here, but no fatalities were reportedLosses were estimated at hundreds of millions of rupiah.A witness, Sumarwoto, who is a resident of the complex, said the fire probably started from a lit...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Rupiah Rates Nov.13
Rupiah Rates Nov.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,366.13 4,800.95 5,110.92 5,055.93 Brunei dollar 1 5,429.93 4,859.61 5,171.69 5,117.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,058.90 5,422.15 5,770.74 5,710.13 Swiss franc 1 6,618.93 5,925.03 6,304.14 6,239.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
1. Wahyu -- Migrants victimized in anti-terrorism project
1. Wahyu -- Migrants victimized in anti-terrorism project 1 X 22 The indirect victims Wahyu Susilo Executive Secretary Consortium to Defend Indonesian Migrant Workers (KOPBUMI) Jakarta2. Pro14 -- Zhu Rongji reexamined 1 X 30 Political legacy of Zhu Rongji Kenichi Ohmae President Ohmae & Associates...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega project
House questions Telkom's $1.8b mega projectRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives grilled state-owned telecommunication company PT Telkom on Wednesday over its US$1.8 billion projects amid rumors about collusive practices in the tendering process for the projects.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
TNI team in Papua to probe shooting
TNI team in Papua to probe shootingNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura An Indonesian Military (TNI) investigative team has arrived in Papua to probe the shooting deaths of two Americans and an Indonesian near the giant Freeport mine last August.The six-member team, led by Col.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Jakartans powerless in facing seasonal floods
Jakartans powerless in facing seasonal floodsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While many cities in the world have managed to make rivers an integral part of tourist attractions, Jakarta residents still see rivers as a serious problem, particularly during the wet season.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Asian Development Bank to help Bali recover
Asian Development Bank to help Bali recoverWilliam J. Willitts, Reuters, Sydney The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will restructure part of its Indonesian lending to help the tourist island of Bali recover from the devastating effects of the October 12 bombings, president Tadao Chino said on...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Indosat net profit down on Satelindo stake buy
Indosat net profit down on Satelindo stake buyEdhi Pranasidhi, Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Indonesia Satellite Corp., or Indosat, Wednesday said net profit for the first nine months of the year fell 64 percent due to depreciation costs and amortization of goodwill following a stake purchase in a cellular...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
'Beggars not animals but human beings'
'Beggars not animals but human beings' Human beings forced to beg on Jakarta's cruel streets are being victimized by Public Order Office personnel during the holy month of Ramadhan. Some beggars talked to The Jakarta Post about their daily hell during what is supposed to be a time of compassion.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Flood prevention projects fail to control floods
Flood prevention projects fail to control floods It is almost certain that tens of thousands of people -- or maybe even more -- in the city will be affected by floods in the coming rainy season, as the flood prevention projects being implemented by the city administration will not significantly...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Observers criticize Sutiyoso's 5-year plan
Observers criticize Sutiyoso's 5-year planBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban observers criticized the five-year strategic plan (Renstra) of Governor Sutiyoso, saying that he was giving too little priority to a variety of significant urban issues, such as poverty, the environment and...
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Small hotels need help too
Small hotels need help too We are the owners of a number of small bungalows not far from Tanah Lot, Tabanan regency, Bali.It is not a star-rated hotel, but rather melati class. We appreciate the help from the government in reviving Bali's tourist industry, but we would like to take part too.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Beggars
Beggars in the cityFrom Suara KaryaI am deeply concerned and saddened to see what has become a common sight at intersections in Jakarta: street vendors, buskers, homeless children and an increasing number of beggars asking for money from passengers in buses and cars.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
U.S., Aussie to open FTA talks
U.S., Aussie to open FTA talks SYDNEY: Australia and the United States will open talks here this week aimed at securing a free trade pact slashing import barriers across all industries including agriculture, officials said Wednesday.Australian Trade Minister Mark Vaile said he would meet U.S.
Thu, 14 Nov 2002
Amrozi names Samudra a mastermind of Bali blast
Amrozi names Samudra a mastermind of Bali blastThe Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Lamongan Amrozi, the only suspect in custody for the Bali terrorist attacks so far, has named Imam Samudra, alias Kudama or Fatih, as one of the masterminds of the Oct.