Archive: 16 November 2002
74 articles found
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
People to have say in natural resource use
People to have say in natural resource use Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The public will soon have a say in the exploitation of natural resources in their respective areas. The draft of a bill on natural resources management, which the office of the state minister of the environment plans to submit to the House of Representatives (DPR) next month, requires government authorities to secure permission from local people before granting exploitation permits to mining companies.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Educators must recognize their social and psychological
Educators must recognize their social and psychological responsibilities Simon Marcus Gower Principal Harapan Bangsa High School Tangerang, Banten The following is the complaint of one teacher with over ten years of experience teaching in Jakarta high school. "I'm a teacher. I teach the material in the book, that's all I can do really. I don't have time to do anything more. I know this is not good for my students, but what can I do?
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Army feud leaves soldier injured
Army feud leaves soldier injured ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: A soldier was savaged by members of a rival military group in a dispute over gambling dealings in East Nusa Tenggara. Five members of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) battalion in Atambua attacked Chief Sgt. Stefanus Laku Mali from the Belu Military Subdistrict (Kodim) on Thursday afternoon. Stefanus was badly beaten, suffering a ripped ear during the attack.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Animal sacrifice reflects inner consciousness, peace'
'Animal sacrifice reflects inner consciousness, peace' I Wayan Juniartha and Ayuning Hati, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Animal sacrifice is almost inseparable from traditional Balinese Hindu ritual. The practice owes its origin to the deep influence of the Bhairawa and Tantrayana teachings over the Sivaistic Balinese Hindus.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia mentally ill: Experts
Indonesia mentally ill: Experts Muhammad Nafik and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian society is mentally ill, as it has lost its sense of humanity and solidarity due to the current lawlessness and the lack of leadership on the part of the political elite, according to analysts.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor seeks UN aid to fight terror
E. Timor seeks UN aid to fight terror UNITED NATIONS: East Timor, citing last month's deadly Bali bombing, pledged full support on Thursday for fighting terrorism but said its fledgling security forces would need international help for the time being.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Papandayan dangerous: Officials
Mt. Papandayan dangerous: Officials Budianto, The Jakarta Post, Garut, West Java Relevant authorities warned on Friday that activity at Mt. Papandayan, which experienced a major explosion early on Friday, has reached alarming levels, forcing thousands of people living within a radius of four kilometers (km) from its peak to flee.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taxi drivers licensed in Batam
Taxi drivers licensed in Batam BATAM, Riau: The Batam city administration announced in a statement on Friday that 600 private cars operating as city taxis had been granted taxi licenses. The statement said the decision, aimed at promoting security, was based on Bylaw No. 9/2001 on transportation. Unlicensed drivers have been blamed for contributing to the city's chaotic traffic situation. Police seem reluctant to take action against the drivers who disobey road rules and traffic signs. --Antara
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry
We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Over the weekend a number of Jakartans received a surprising short message service (SMS): "The police have announced that Amrozi, who has been declared the prime suspect in the Bali blast, has also been found responsible for last week's eruption of Mount Papandayan in Garut, West Java." Of course, this was just a sarcastic joke. But it reflects the public distrust of the police.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wrongful arrests on the rise: Reports
Wrongful arrests on the rise: Reports Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kartini, a vegetable vendor, was standing on the sidewalk after shopping for vegetables at the Cengkareng traditional market in West Jakarta, when several Public Order Officers came and forced her into their truck. She was arrested because she failed to produce her ID card, which she said was stolen along with her wallet, on the first day of Ramadhan, Nov. 6.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Health workers contribute discrimination against HIV/AIDS
Health workers contribute discrimination against HIV/AIDS Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite massive media campaigns, people living with HIV/AIDS continue to receive discriminative treatment from hospitals and health workers, according to activists.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. ECONOMY: 3 x 18
1. ECONOMY: 3 x 18 Indonesian economy grew 3.92 percent in 3rd quarter: BPS 2. CHINA: 2 x 35 Jiang no longer party chief, but continues to pull the strings in China: Analysts 3. SCHOO: 1 x 32 Int'l schools close due to threat 4. WTO: 2 x 21 WTO ministers reach breakthrough on drugs deal 5. ACEH: 1 x 42 Landmark Aceh deal to offer autonomy, elections
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
M-WEB Indonesia sells assets, cut jobs
M-WEB Indonesia sells assets, cut jobs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leading Internet firm M-WEB Indonesia, a subsidiary of South Africa-based telecommunications firm Myriad International Holdings (MIH), has sold most of its assets and is cutting the number of workers as part of a massive business restructuring.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sabarno asked to act on Tarmidi's position
Sabarno asked to act on Tarmidi's position JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso urged Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno on Friday to decide the fate of Tarmidi Suhardjo, as to whether or not he could retain his position as the city council deputy chairman. "We cannot submit candidates for the city secretary until the problem of Tarmidi is settled," Sutiyoso told reporters at City Hall, and added that Tarmidi's unclear position had caused uncertainty among council leaders.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Nov.15
Rupiah Rates Nov.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,366.52 4,799.25 5,110.35 5,055.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,403.93 4,834.27 5,145.98 5,092.07 Canadian dollar 1 6,063.61 5,424.03 5,774.17 5,713.29 Swiss franc 1 6,523.41 5,837.04 6,212.02 6,148.32 Danish krone 1 1,287.15 1,151.62 1,225.71 1,213.03 Euro 1 9,558.69 8,551.62 9,102.42 9,007.67 Poundsterling 1 15,041.50 13,458.38 14,323.51 14,176.09 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,222.15 1,093.89 1,163.81 1,152.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Air travel costs may rise with terrorism fears'
'Air travel costs may rise with terrorism fears' P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Cebu, Philippines Asia-Pacific airline chiefs warned at annual talks here Friday that air travel may become more expensive if governments do not bear the cost of implementing aviation security measures to counter terrorist threats. They said governments should shoulder the costs as security was a state responsibility.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post
The Jakarta Post Jakarta The European Commission has dropped dumping charges on Indonesia's footwear products, a move that will allow Indonesia to increase its exports to the countries of the European Union (EU). The Ministry of Industry and Trade said in a statement on Friday that the Commission had imposed dumping duties of 4 percent to 14.1 percent on shoes produced by several Indonesian firms on Nov. 1, 1997.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Air travel costs may shoot up with terrorism fears'
'Air travel costs may shoot up with terrorism fears' P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Cebu, Philippines Chief executives of Asia-Pacific airlines warned at annual talks here Friday that air travel may become more expensive if governments do not bear the cost of implementing aviation security measures to counter terrorist threats. They said governments should shoulder the costs as security was a state responsibility.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drivers complain over drop in income
Drivers complain over drop in income Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Jakarta The holy fasting month of Ramadhan is into its second week and the majority of Jakartans have slowly slipped back into their daily routines. But for the city's public transportation drivers, life has become much harder. Interviewed separately on Wednesday, drivers of various modes of public transportation told The Jakarta Post that they could barely make ends meet during the fasting month.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim ads: Irony of message of tolerance
Muslim ads: Irony of message of tolerance Muhammad Qodari, Political Analyst, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The U.S. embassy recently launched a series of mini films and print ads presenting the life of Muslim families in the United States. The series will also be launched in some other Muslim populated countries. Indonesia was honored to be the first because it is the biggest Muslim country in the world, says U.S. ambassador Ralph Boyce.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Friday Maghrib 5.52 p.m. Saturday Imsak 3:55 a.m. Subuh 4:05 a.m.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rebels deny surrender rumors
Rebels deny surrender rumors Ibnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe Rumors are spreading in Banda Aceh that Free Aceh Movement (GAM) commander Muzakhir Manaf and GAM spokesman Sofyan Dawood, who have been caught in the two-week military siege of their headquarters in North Aceh, have surrendered to the military. In local dailies on Friday, Army chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu was quoted as saying the two GAM leaders had surrendered.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 16, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 16, 2002 Exhibitions * Sculpture, Painting, Drawing by G. Sidharta, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Nov. 16. * The Art of Poster by Jan Lavies, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Dec. 5. * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders in the country expressed concern that the
Religious leaders in the country expressed concern that the ongoing investigation in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing would tarnish the image of the Islamic boarding schools (pesantren).
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Howard disputes Japan's travel warnings
Howard disputes Japan's travel warnings Associated Press, Sydney, Australia Australian Prime Minister John Howard has challenged Japanese government warnings against its citizens visiting Australia because of terrorism fears following last month's Bali nightclub bombings. Japan recently cautioned Japanese traveling to, or living in, Australia that terrorist attacks are possible here in the wake of the Bali blasts. "That's a matter for the Japanese.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Struggling to cope with last month's barbaric bombings in Bali
Struggling to cope with last month's barbaric bombings in Bali and hoping to release the souls of the dead, thousands of Balinese Hindus, joined by Cabinet ministers, ambassadors and victims' relatives, performed an elaborate "purification" ceremony on Friday.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary National press leader and Indonesian independence fighter Hendrikus Gerardus Rorimpandey passed away on Friday at the Medistra Hospital, East Jakarta, at 8.05 a.m., after having lain unconscious for several hours. He was 80 years old. He was survived by his wife and five sons. His body was taken to his house at Jl. Tebet Dalam II No. 8, South Jakarta, where relatives and friends could pay their last respects. He will be buried on Sunday at the Pondok Rangon cemetery.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bachelor of brawling
Bachelor of brawling From Warta Kota I was very sad to learn that some students from my university, Tarumanagara University (Untar), were involved in a brawl on Oct. 31 and Nov. 4. A brawl like this is useless as it will only inflict losses, for example we will be late in completing our study programs and must therefore spend more money. Besides, there will be victims because of this brawl. I hope students from other campuses can refrain from becoming involved in brawling. ASTRI, Jakarta
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- YEAR END SALES
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- YEAR END SALES ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Shopping-yearend-toys Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Price cuts also offered to children's toys The rapid development of information technology has, to some extent, contributed considerably to the craze for toys, and most parents are now inclined to buy those toys best suited to their children's gender and age.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thai debt rating upgraded
Thai debt rating upgraded BANGKOK: Moody's Investors Service on Friday upgraded its outlook on Thailand's long-term foreign debt rating in a move hailed by Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as boost for the country's image and economy. The U.S. global risk evaluator said it had raised its outlook on Thailand's Baa3 rating for its foreign currency debt to positive from stable.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Growth - 50 pt, 4x12
1. Growth - 50 pt, 4x12 City revises down economic growth from 3.8% to 3.5% 2. DRIVER: 36 PT, - 2x 25 Drivers complain over loss of income during the holidays 3. Kedoya: 28 PT, - 1x 38 Reports of wrongful arrests on the rise 4. Speak: 28 PT, - 1x34 Beggars accuse city officers of extortion
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
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A JP/P.J. Leo Models parade in traditional Indonesian cloths designed by Bin House. The fashion show titled Through the Eyes, From the Heart ... I Do took place at the Jakarta Convention Center. Many believe that Roni Siswandi is the man behind the success of Bin House, but he sees himself more as an archaeologist.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drivers complain over loss of income during the holidays
Drivers complain over loss of income during the holidays Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The holy fasting month of Ramadhan is into its second week and the majority of Jakartans have slowly slipped back into their daily routines. But for the city's public transportation drivers, life has become much harder. Interviewed separately on Wednesday, drivers of various modes of public transportation told The Jakarta Post that they could barely make ends meet during the fasting month.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Board, Management and Staff of
The Board, Management and Staff of The Jakarta Post wish to express our condolences on the passing away of Hendrikus Gerardus Rorimpandey Founder of PT Sinar Kasih in Jakarta on Friday May his soul rest in peace and the bereaved family find solace
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
House urged to deliberate freedom of information bill
House urged to deliberate freedom of information bill Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition for freedom of information has urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to start deliberating the bill on public access to information that the government submitted in March. Coalition chairman Agus Sudibyo expressed fears on Friday that the deliberation of the political and antiterrorism bills would further delay discussion of the freedom of information bill.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residents urged not to help beggars
Residents urged not to help beggars JAKARTA: City administration has asked residents not to give money to beggars on the street during the holy fasting month of Ramadhan. "It would be better if residents made contributions to the needy in their neighborhood," the head of the City Social Welfare Agency, Endang W. Dungga, told Antara news agency on Friday. "We expect that there will be some 3,000 beggars coming into the city during the fasting month and the Idul Fitri holidays.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economic growth revised downwards for 2002
Economic growth revised downwards for 2002 Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration announced on Friday that the recent Bali bombing tragedy has affected the city's economic growth, and has forced a revision from the previously estimated 3.87 percent to between 3.5 percent and 3.7 percent this year.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Inflation manageable despite price hikes: Economists
Inflation manageable despite price hikes: Economists Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The plan to simultaneously increase electricity, fuel and telephone rates next January is threatening to impede already sluggish consumer spending, but economists have said the impact on inflation would be manageable judging from this year's similar trend. They said the planned triple-price hike would push the consumer price index upwards and weaken domestic consumption.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Wayang Ukur' enriches shadow puppet play
'Wayang Ukur' enriches shadow puppet play Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In flashes of colorful lights, the arrows fly in the sky, hunting down their enemies. The arrows seem to have eyes and wings of their own, fully cognizant of where they are going. On the battlefield, two knights -- Arjuna and Ekalaya -- were standing face to face. They attacked each other, fighting until only one remained.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ministerial decree a warning for proffessional accountants
Ministerial decree a warning for proffessional accountants Winahyo Soekanto, Lawyer, Consumer Care Foundation, Jakarta, winahyo@yahoo.com What happens when accountants and their clients get too "intimate"? The birth of illegitimate dealings and financial scams such as those affecting U.S. corporations Enron, Xerox, Global Crossing, WorldCom and Arthur Andersen.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso ready to answer police
Sutiyoso ready to answer police JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso was ready to face police questioning over alleged corruption involving Rp 4.2 billion earmarked for Jakarta's flood victims, city council spokesman Muhayat said Friday. "Governor Sutiyoso has received the police summons but we do not know yet the place of the questioning," Muhayat said. "The questioning can take place at city police headquarters or here at City Hall.
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JP/ / Govt. to submit bill on natural resources management Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The public will soon have a say in the exploitation of natural resources in their respective areas.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency
ADVERTORIAL : Sleman Regency PUBLISHING DATE: Saturday, Nov. 16 Adventurous tours in Sleman regency Sleman, one of the regencies of Yogyakarta Province, is famous for its scenic beauty, unique traditions and friendly people. One of its natural attractions is Mount Merapi. One of the world's most active volcanos and located 2,968 meters above sea level, Merapi's peak is continuously covered with clouds. Shrouded in mist, its mystique invites the bold and adventurous to uncover its hidden secrets.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Happy Ramadhan, now get out of town'
'Happy Ramadhan, now get out of town' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Kartini, a vegetable vendor, was standing on sidewalk after shopping for vegetables at the Cengkareng traditional market in West Jakarta, when several Public Order Officers came and forced her into their truck. She was arrested because she failed to produce her ID card, which she said was stolen along with her wallet, on the first day of Ramadhan, Nov. 6.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian economy grew 3.92 percent in 3rd quarter: BPS
Indonesian economy grew 3.92 percent in 3rd quarter: BPS The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economy grew by 3.92 percent during the third quarter over the same period last year, said the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), adding that slowing consumption growth meant Indonesia would be unlikely to meet its full year economic growth target of 4 percent.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Landmark Aceh deal to offer autonomy, elections
Landmark Aceh deal to offer autonomy, elections Joanne Collins, Reuters, Jakarta International mediators trying to get Indonesia and rebels in Aceh to sign a fresh peace deal said on Friday the pact would be a landmark agreement offering provincial elections and the setting up of a team of monitors.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to privatize TVRI
Government to privatize TVRI JAKARTA: The government is planning to cut staff numbers at state-owned television station TVRI by up to 70 percent and then sell it as part of its privatization program. House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I for defense, foreign and political affairs member I Joko Susilo, of the Reform faction, said here Friday that the government would first cut TVRI staff numbers before selling it.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Planned fuel price in 2003
Planned fuel price in 2003 2002 Lowest price highest price Premium gasoline Rp 1,450 Rp 1,750 Kerosene for industry Rp 900 Rp 1,650 Industrial diesel oil Rp 900 Rp 1,550 Automotive diesel fuel Rp 900 Rp 1,520 Fuel oil Rp 800 Rp 1,150 2003 Lowest price highest price Premium gasoline Rp 1,600 Rp 2,150 Kerosene for industry Rp 1,800 Rp 2,250 Industrial diesel oil Rp 1,650 Rp 2,150 Automotive diesel fuel Rp 1,600 Rp 2,100 Fuel oil Rp 1,150 Rp 1,650 Planned local telephone tariff in 2003 2002...
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali attempts to cleanse island of evil spirits
Bali attempts to cleanse island of evil spirits Rita A Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Thousands of people commemorated on Friday the bomb blast that claimed nearly 200 lives at the tourist resort of Kuta, marking an end to their one month of mourning and a fresh start to their lives.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
New York City, Bali share grief
New York City, Bali share grief Damaso Reyes, Contributor, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali A few weeks ago, for the second time in as many years, I found myself walking through the scene of a terrorist attack. The second was here in Bali, a place I had always associated with peace and paradise, someplace I wanted to make home. The first, in New York, came as much as a surprise to us as it did to the Balinese. As I walked down Jl.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Respect for human rights?
Respect for human rights? Onghokham wrote in The Jakarta Post on Nov. 12 that reticence in arresting Abu Bakar Ba'asyir was part of a trend to greater respect for human rights. I find this hard to believe after watching an episode of Patrol, the crime news program on Indosiar. I noticed that police auxiliaries in West Jakarta were throwing suspected prostitutes into a truck.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia in danger?
Indonesia in danger? 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. In reality, the joke contains the message that the current situation is really chaotic. The chaotic situation is reflected by, among other things, the issuance of the regulation on terrorism in law of law (Perpu).
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cleansing ritual encourages and unites Balinese
Cleansing ritual encourages and unites Balinese Agencies, Kuta, Bali One month after the bomb attack on Bali in October, those who had lost beloved members of their family and friends in the carnage turned up for a ritual on Friday to unite and console each other. Deep sorrow shrouded almost every face at the bombsite ritual, aimed at releasing the souls of the dead and evicting evil from the resort island.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riau islands flooded with drugs
Riau islands flooded with drugs PEKANBARU, Riau: A Riau Provincial Legislature report says the Riau islands are swamped with drugs. The report, released Friday, said drugs-related cases had increased up to 63 percent in the past year. Legislators urged the public and local non-governmental organizations to address the problem through intervention and prevention programs. It said that the programs should involve families and individuals, especially the young.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't stop traffic or get drunk: Police
Don't stop traffic or get drunk: Police JAYAPURA, Papua: People should not get drunk, set up illegal roadblocks to demand money from motorists or attack those who set up the road blocks, Papua Provincial Police Deputy Chief Brig. Gen. Raziman Tarigan said Friday. "If they are stopped at roadblocks, please contact police. But the public should not use violence against the perpetrators," he said.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia canes 387 Indonesians
Malaysia canes 387 Indonesians JAKARTA: The Malaysian government had caned 387 Indonesians for violations of its new immigration policy implemented on August 1. Foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said Friday that a total of 677 illegal Indonesian workers had been sentenced to caning by Malaysian courts.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wicked scalpers at Pulogadung
Wicked scalpers at Pulogadung From Media Indonesia A friend of mine and three of his family members were cheated by scalpers at the Pulogadung bus terminal on Oct. 28. After they had arrived at the terminal at about 6:30 p.m. from outside Java, a small group of scalpers approached them and pulled on their bags to get them to follow them. They could do nothing but go along with them to a bus ticket office at Timbul Jaya.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR YEAR-END SALES - NOV 17
FOR YEAR-END SALES - NOV 17 ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Shopping-discounts-offer Discounts of up to 75% as shopping season starts Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta Shopping malls, department stores and other shopping centers in Jakarta are offering seasonal attractions and substantial discounts on goods to lure customers for the upcoming holidays of Idul Fitri, Christmas, and New Year's.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Int'l schools close due to threat
Int'l schools close due to threat The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several international schools in Jakarta were closed on Friday due to a security advisory issued by the Australian Embassy over specific threats at international schools with Western students. The schools include the Australian International School (AIS), the Jakarta International School (JIS) and the British International School (BIS).
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aspac Texmaco to host SEABA championship
Aspac Texmaco to host SEABA championship Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After winning the national basketball league for the third consecutive year, Aspac Texmaco will likely host a regional competition in Jakarta next year. "It's probable that we will host the Southeast Asian Basketball Association (SEABA) championship. We have contacted ABC (Asian Basketball Confederation) secretary-general (Yoo Chou- hok) and he's given the nod," Irawan, Aspac president, said here on Friday.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestry
Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestry Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged the government to immediately establish a special agency, comprising government and business representatives, to resolve problems faced by the forestry sector.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNTUK HARI SENIN - Hal. 6
UNTUK HARI SENIN - Hal. 6 1. Purba -- We may have to trust police in Bali inquiry 2. Simon1 -- Educators must recognize their social, psychological obligations
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ceremony offers new hope for Balinese people, businesses
Ceremony offers new hope for Balinese people, businesses Rita A. Widiadana, And I Wayan Juniartha, Kuta, Bali The Oct. 12 Bali bombing has had a massive impact on the lives of most Balinese people, but Friday's cleansing ceremony have given new hope to them, I Dewa Made Oka Wijaya, a resident of Kuta, followed the ceremony attentively at Kuta beach on Friday morning along with thousands of other Hindu believers.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australian police question Indonesians
Australian police question Indonesians JAKARTA: The Australian government has questioned 23 Indonesians following Australian-wide raids against suspected members of Jemaah Islamiyah (JI). Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that 11 of the 23 Indonesians were permanent Australian residents. Following the questioning, one Indonesian, Fadly Jaya Basri, was detained for overstaying, not because of possible links to any terrorist network, Marty said.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Qodari -- Muslim ads: Irony of
1. Qodari -- Muslim ads: Irony of message of tolerance 2. Winahyo -- Ministerial decree a warning for professional accountants
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed, better credit outlook lifts won
Asian monies mixed, better credit outlook lifts won Dow Jones, Singapore A surprise upgrade of South Korea's credit outlook underpinned the won Friday, while other regional currencies finished Asian trading mixed. Moody's Investors Service changed its outlook to positive from stable on the sovereign ratings for both South Korea and Thailand, a move that is expected to encourage more foreign investment into those economies.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
New planetism and Indonesia
New planetism and Indonesia So much of what Indonesia is today grew from the mind of the first president, Sukarno and in particular the role of Indonesia as a leading light of the non-aligned nations of the world. In the new era of freedom that was proclaimed in 1945, the Indonesian people had a direction for independent thinking clearly laid out.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jiang no longer pary chief, but continues to pull the strings in China: Analysts
Jiang no longer pary chief, but continues to pull the strings in China: Analysts Robert J. Saiget, Agence France-Presse, Beijing He no longer heads the ruling Communist party and his time as president is almost up, but analysts say Jiang Zemin will continue to pull the strings in China for years to come.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reviving tourism on Bali
Reviving tourism on Bali From Koran Tempo The Island of the Gods appears to have lost its luster after the bomb blast in Legian, Kuta, Bali. Luckily, there are reports that Bali will host the 19th Summit Conference of ASEAN on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, 2003. This should be warmly welcomed by all Indonesians. The bomb blast that claimed more than 180 lives has greatly reduced tourist arrivals in Bali, the gateway to a number of other tourist destinations across the country.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
EU drops dumping charges on RI shoes
EU drops dumping charges on RI shoes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Commission has dropped dumping charges on Indonesia's footwear products, a move that will allow Indonesia to increase its exports to the countries of the European Union (EU). The Ministry of Industry and Trade said in a statement on Friday that the Commission had imposed dumping duties of 4 percent to 14.1 percent on shoes produced by several Indonesian firms on Nov. 1, 1997.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestry
Kadin calls on govt for further help in forestry Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has urged the government to immediately establish a special agency, comprising government and business representatives, to resolve problems faced by the forestry sector.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
A new ministry of masculine affairs?
A new ministry of masculine affairs? If you are a regular reader of The Jakarta Post, then you will find an article on page 4 of the Nov. 8 edition with the heading Women to take action against DPR. I am not a politician nor a lawyer, so what is written here, is more an expression of surprise than a protest or anything else.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR FOCUS ISSUE (SUNDAY) --- YEAR END SALES
FOR FOCUS ISSUE (SUNDAY) --- YEAR END SALES ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Shopping-outlets-tips Bargain hunting ahead of Idul Fitri Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Almost all retail outlets, be they small stalls in traditional markets or world-class stores in modern shopping malls, are gearing up for this year's shopping season. For most Indonesians, the big shopping season takes place in December, during which Muslims and Christians celebrate their biggest holidays, Idul Fitri and Christmas.
Sat, 16 Nov 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unnecessary tragedy
Unnecessary tragedy One person was killed when a Jakarta-Purwakarta train crushed a truck at the Pisangan Lama railway crossing in East Jakarta on Wednesday. The fatal accident would have been avoided if the truck driver had been patient and not gone around the crossing bar. Several people were injured and the railway tracks were blocked by the wreckage of the truck and the locomotive for hours, causing thousands of people to be late reaching home.