Archive: 12 December 2002
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Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Java has a multi-faceted image, which is already quite
Java has a multi-faceted image, which is already quite familiar to the international community -- comprising its ageless traditions, culture and arts, to mention a few. Sleman is an area located in the northern outskirts of Yogyakarta, a city which is renowned as one of Java's oldest cultural centers. Unmistakably, the typical and unique features of the Javanese culture and tradition are dominant in Sleman regency and have developed into major attractions worthy of exploration.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
A show of solidarity for Kuta through photos
A show of solidarity for Kuta through photos Jay Shelley, Contributor, Jakarta Foreigners searching for their missing friends' bodies, Balinese Hindu priests sprinkling purifying water at the bombsites, melted Coke and Bintang bottles, funerals. Some of these you will recognize from publications, most you will not and are exclusive to this exhibit, chosen to be shared with Jakarta's Galeri Foto Jurnalistik Antara.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
SAARC summit stalled by bickering
SAARC summit stalled by bickering The Daily Star, Asia News Network, Dhaka, Bangladesh Pakistan's decision to put off next month's South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit for an indefinite period is as unfortunate as it is regrettable.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
30 die, over 100 missing in mud slide tragedy
30 die, over 100 missing in mud slide tragedy The Jakarta Post, Agencies At least 30 people are dead and more than 100 others are missing after a mudslide, triggered by days of heavy rain, hit a hot springs resort in the East Java town of Pacet on Wednesday, police and medical staff said. The death toll will likely soar as some 100 people are reported missing in the fatal disaster that struck the hot springs resort, according to the official Antara news agency.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor after independence
East Timor after independence Paulo Gorjco, Lusmada University, Portugal, paulogorjao@yahoo.com After more than two years and six months, the legacy of the United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) is still marred by several structural problems. First, East Timor became independent while conflicting claims on land and property ownership remained unresolved. By itself, this was already a significant underachievement.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Asam sets IPO price at Rp 575
Bukit Asam sets IPO price at Rp 575 JAKARTA: State-owned coal miner PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam said Wednesday it has set the price of the 346.5 million shares in its upcoming initial public offering at Rp 575 (6.3 US cents) each. The company will offer the shares to the public from Thursday to Monday. The offering includes 315 million of the government's shares in the company and 31.5 million new shares. Bukit Asam will give one warrant for every two shares bought.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Car dealers, cautious over Pertamina's new fuel products
Car dealers, cautious over Pertamina's new fuel products Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Car dealers have cautiously welcomed the newly launched unleaded fuel products known by their trade names, Pertamax and Pertamax Plus, but questioned whether they would be an improvement over their predecessors, Premix and Super TT, both in terms of quality and distribution.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Holiday hangover prevails
Holiday hangover prevails Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta slowly started to return to its normally hectic, overpopulated routine on Wednesday after the national holiday of Idul Fitri with the return of hundreds of thousands of migrants from their home villages, mostly in Java. "All of the employees in my division are already in today. But we are still not working at our usual pace," an employee of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) on Jl.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt warns of long, rough road to peace in Aceh
Govt warns of long, rough road to peace in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government on Wednesday laid out an action plan to implement Monday's historic peace agreement that it signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) with a warning that it might take years before an enduring peace returned to troubled Aceh.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plantations threaten RI forests
Plantations threaten RI forests JAKARTA: A surge in world demand for palm oil bodes ill for Indonesia's fast-disappearing forests unless international banks and importing countries insist on sound practices for the country's plantations, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned on Wednesday. The WWF, in a report titled "Oil Palm Plantations and Deforestation in Indonesia," predicted that global demand for palm oil will increase from the current 22.5 million tons per year to 40 million tons in 2020.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farmers receive rice seed donation
Farmers receive rice seed donation BANDUNG, West Java: About 4,500 farmers and peasants in 23 districts of Bandung regency have received a donation of 149 tons of rice seeds from the local administration, said the director of the local agriculture office, Sofyan Nataprawira, on Wednesday. "Some 99.3 tons of the donation are funded by the state budget while 75 tons are funded by the local budget," he explained.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't issue short-term policy: Mega
Don't issue short-term policy: Mega JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked provincial and district administrations not to make regulations which seek only short-term benefits. Many provincial and district regulations were made only for short-term interests, Gorontalo Governor Fadel Muhammad quoted the head of state as saying during their meeting at the State Palace here Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister: RI ready to accept decision on Sipadan-Ligitan
Minister: RI ready to accept decision on Sipadan-Ligitan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda said Indonesia was preparing for the worst when the International Court of Justice makes its decision on the disputed islands of Sipadan and Ligitan on the border with Malaysia and East Kalimantan. The Court is to issue its verdict on the islets on Dec. 17. "We are not pessimistic, but a 50 percent chance of winning the case is a conservative prediction ...
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Ngrebong', Balinese Hindu festival of trance
'Ngrebong', Balinese Hindu festival of trance I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali After a few minutes of silent prayer the old man opened his eyes and lurched backwards, letting out a muffled scream. His hands opened wide, moving erratically as if trying to grab something. A young man standing next to him immediately handed him a wavy kris dagger. The old man stared menacingly into infinity, clenched the dagger's hilt tightly, then suddenly stabbed it into his own throat.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sleepy taxi driver takes midnight dip
Sleepy taxi driver takes midnight dip JAKARTA: A sleepy taxi driver lost control of his vehicle and drove into the pool at the traffic circle at the intersection of Jl. MH Thamrin, Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat and Jl. Budi Kemuliaan in Central Jakarta on Tuesday night. Driver of the Koperasi Taksi Indonesia (KTI) taxi, Roni, 23, said that he was driving along Jl. Merdeka Selatan at 11:30 p.m. when he felt very sleepy, Antara reported.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI helps construct 17-km road
TNI helps construct 17-km road BENGKULU: Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel have finished constructing a 17-kilometer road connecting Malakoni and Banjarsari villages on Enggano island, Bengkulu province. Local military commander Capt. Rudi Sudjatmiko said on Wednesday that the road construction project was part of TNI's social assistance program. "The construction (of the road), which started in July 2002, has now been completed," Antara quoted Rudi as saying on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI opens ASEAN-Japan tourism meeting
RI opens ASEAN-Japan tourism meeting Agence France-Presse, Nusa Dua, Bali The government on Wednesday opened a two-day special meeting attended by senior officials from the region and Japan to work out ways to restore regional tourism following the Bali bomb blast in October. "We can never predict a possible attack, we are all potential targets of that (threat)," said Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika, while opening the meeting on the once popular resort island.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, Aussie eyes open skies pact
S'pore, Aussie eyes open skies pact SINGAPORE: Singapore and Australian aviation officials began talks here Wednesday on an open-skies pact, aimed at giving their flag carriers Singapore Airlines and Qantas unrestricted access between the two countries. Such an agreement, which would appear to hold more benefits for Singapore than Australia, is seen as a trade-off for the Qantas proposal to take a 22.5 percent stake in Air New Zealand, reducing competition on some regional routes.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand proposes joint border patrol
Thailand proposes joint border patrol THAILAND: Thailand on Wednesday proposed setting up a joint border patrol force with Myanmar to control rampant drug trafficking. Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh said he has invited Gen. Khin Nyunt, the No. 3 leader in Myanmar's military government, to visit Thailand to discuss the drug problem. Thailand accuses the Myanmar government of turning a blind eye to powerful drug lords operating on the border.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali to host money laundering meet
Bali to host money laundering meet JAKARTA: Indonesia and Australia will co-host a two-day international conference on combating money laundering and terrorist financing on Dec. 17 in Bali. Members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN), other neighboring countries and the United States are expected to participate in the conference.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cultural mission hopes to lure Japanese back to Bali
Cultural mission hopes to lure Japanese back to Bali I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Bali has lost a great many tourists in the aftermath of the Oct. 12 terrorist attacks in the Kuta beach resort. Now, the holiday island is doing anything it can to woo back visitors. As part of the bid, 18 local performing artists will leave for Japan in the middle of this month. In their luggage are also 50 paintings by Balinese children that will put on exhibit during the tour.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to announce winning bidder
Govt to announce winning bidder JAKARTA: The Indonesian government Wednesday said it plans to announce the winning bidder for its 41.94 percent stake in PT Indonesian Satellite on Monday. "The sale of the Indosat stake remains on schedule," State Enterprise Deputy Minister Mahmuddin Yasin told reporters. He said the government will receive the final bids for the Indosat stake Friday. There are four bidders in the final round of the Indosat stake sale.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecuting the terrorists
Prosecuting the terrorists While the police must be commended for making significant progress during their investigation of the deadly Oct. 12 bomb attacks in Bali, they still have some way to go yet and it may be premature to lavish them with praise. The multinational investigating police have made several arrests, including three men they believe to be the main suspects and some of their auxiliaries.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Storm destroys dozens of houses
Storm destroys dozens of houses MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A storm accompanied by heavy rain hit Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), late on Tuesday, damaging dozens of homes and cutting off electricity to several parts of the town. No fatalities were reported as a result of the freak weather. Local residents said on Wednesday that the storm, the first of its kind in the province, blew off the roofs of houses and felled several trees along some of the the town's main streets.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in
Batamindo Industrial Park: One of the huge industrial zones in Batam. Trans-Barelang bridge: A panoramic view of one of the six high- tech bridges that connect Batam and the surrounding islands.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI opens ASEAN-Japan tourism meeting
RI opens ASEAN-Japan tourism meeting Agence France-Presse Nusa Dua, Bali The government on Wednesday opened a two-day special meeting attended by senior officials from the region and Japan to work out ways to restore regional tourism following the Bali bomb blast in October. "We can never predict a possible attack, we are all potential targets of that (threat)," said Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika, while opening the meeting on the once popular resort island.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Strong quake rattles Papua
Strong quake rattles Papua JAKARTA: An earthquake measuring 5.7 in magnitude rocked a remote region in Papua province on Wednesday, causing residents to flee their homes in panic. There were no immediate reports of damage or of casualties as a result of the quake, which was centered around 90 kilometers south of the town of Nabire, said Nugroho, from the Jakarta office of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali, Makassar bombings closely linked: Police
Bali, Makassar bombings closely linked: Police I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The joint investigative team probing the Bali bombings has said that they were closely linked to the recent Makassar bombings as Suryadi, who supplied the police with information on the Makassar blast suspects, functioned as the courier to transport explosives to the team of Imam Samudra, a prime suspect in the Bali blasts. The spokesman for the joint investigative team, Brig. Gen.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government backs tough domestic violence bill
Government backs tough domestic violence bill The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has thrown its support behind the domestic violence bill drafted by the House of Representatives (DPR) and has called for its quick deliberation to strengthen legal protection for women and children. State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Redjeki Soemaryoto said on Wednesday that the bill stipulated harsh punishment for perpetrators of crimes against women.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Publishing state secrets?
Publishing state secrets? From Rakyat Merdeka The Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2002 edition of Tempo totally unveils the findings of Indonesia's intelligence personnel, especially those working for the State Intelligence Agency (BIN). This magazine exposes the telephone interception tracking of Al Faruq, BIN's report book and the picture of a house it claims is a BIN agent's residence in the Bandung area.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council urged to name city secretary
Council urged to name city secretary JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso urged the city council on Wednesday to make a decision soon on the two candidates who were recently nominated by the governor for the position of city secretary. "The council can choose one of the candidates. We hope they do not reject it," city spokesman Muhayat told reporters at City Hall.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dark terminal waiting room
Dark terminal waiting room From Warta Kota The waiting room of East Jakarta's Kampung Rambutan bus terminal is too dim to give a feeling of security to passengers waiting for public transport. The dark atmosphere makes people apprehensive, particularly those who have never been there before. Though I have no prejudice that the room may be teeming with criminals, amid the increasing inflow of passengers returning to Jakarta after Idul Fitri holidays, there are temptations to commit wrongdoings.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kendo masters to put on demo in RI
Kendo masters to put on demo in RI JAKARTA: Five kendo masters from Japan will visit Indonesia and put on a demonstration at the Jakarta Kendo Club (JKC), Masato Tsuji, a JKC official, announced on Wednesday. Kendo is the Japanese sport of fencing with bamboo swords. Tsuji identified the five masters as Kiyoharu Kai, Takeshi Kudo, Yoshinobu Azuma, Yoshimi Higashi and Masahiro Koyama.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I feel too lazy to work after holiday'
'I feel too lazy to work after holiday' The Idul Fitri holiday that began last Thursday is now officially over and civil servants were required to return to work on Wednesday. Some felt refreshed after the long holiday, while others found it difficult to get back into the routine after so many days away from the office. The Jakarta Post talked to a number of people about how they felt being back at work. Rani, 39, has been a civil servant in the city administration for 16 years.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tax office reviewing VAT, luxury tax policy
Tax office reviewing VAT, luxury tax policy Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Director general of taxation Hadi Purnomo said on Wednesday his office was reviewing its value added tax (VAT) and luxury tax policies as it sought ways to promote investment in the country. "We are now studying the existing tax policy, including the value added tax and luxury taxes, to find ways to stimulate the country's economy," Hadi said.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kalipke worries over Sakai survival
Kalipke worries over Sakai survival Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Few Indonesians are interested in the diverse number of tribes living in the country's hinterland, much less in the origins of the Malay dialect, which is the base of Indonesia's national language. But that is not the case with Hans Kalipke, an 85-year-old German who has lived for more than 17 years among the Sakai tribespeople in a remote area of Riau province.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI delays 5% NPL ratio requirement
BI delays 5% NPL ratio requirement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Wednesday it had delayed for six months a ruling requiring banks to limit their nonperforming loan (NPL) ratio to a maximum of 5 percent partly due to the impact of the Bali bombings. Sjahril Sabirin, the central bank governor, claimed that the bombing incident had affected certain businesses, which in turn increased the risk of bank loans turning sour.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Growing demand for palm oil threatens RI forests'
'Growing demand for palm oil threatens RI forests' Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta A surge in world demand for palm oil bodes ill for Indonesia's fast-disappearing forests unless international banks and importing countries insist on sound practices for the country's plantations, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) warned on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourism meeting opens in Bali
Tourism meeting opens in Bali NUSA DUA, Bali: Indonesia on Wednesday opened a two-day special meeting attended by senior officials from the region and Japan to work out ways to restore regional tourism following the Bali bomb blast in October. "We can never predict a possible attack, we are all potential targets of that (threat)," said Indonesian Tourism Minister I Gede Ardika while opening the meeting on the once popular resort island.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police name four more suspects in Makassar blasts
Police name four more suspects in Makassar blasts The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Solo/Yogyakarta In another breakthrough, police investigators in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar named on Wednesday four more suspects in last week's deadly bombings of a McDonald's restaurant and a car dealership there. South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani said the four new suspects were identified as Hisbullah Rasyid, Dahlan, Lukman and Suryadi.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam
Towards the enforcement of Free Trade Zone in Batam Batam, a comfortable place for investment and settlement Batam is known not only as an industrial estate but also as an attractive tourist resort. The region can also attract investors with its qualified human resources. For these reasons and more it is the correct place for the enforcement of the pending Free Trade Zone Law. Batam boasts modern and international-standard facilities, such as hotels and apartments.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro
(Caption for Spotlight column. Approved by client: Metro Department Store) WISHES COME TRUE AT METRO DEPARTMENT STORE: To celebrate Idul Fitri and Christmas, METRO Department Store is giving its customers the opportunity to win various prizes through its "Wishes Come True" lucky draw, which they write their desired presents on the "Wishing Ketupat" for Idul Fitri and the "Wishing Leaf" for Christmas. The first lucky draw was held on Nov.29,2002 (photo above).
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. REBONG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. REBONG: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS 'Ngrebong', Balinese Hindu festival of trance 2. CHILD: A LINE, 45 COUNTS Cultural mission hopes to lure Japanese back to Bali
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 12, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 12, 2002 Exhibition * Painting Emerging Worlds, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 20. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel. 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Tel. 0361 2277271), Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Intelligence in the regions?
Intelligence in the regions? From Suara Pembaruan I disagree with the statement of Vice President Hamzah Haz at Police Headquarters on Nov. 28, to the effect that he did not object to the idea of expanding the state intelligence agency (BIN) throughout the country. This is totally ridiculous. It is incomprehensible to expand BIN's network in the regions. Instead, BIN, in conjunction with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, should have its representatives in foreign countries all over the world.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Danamon profit to exceed target
Danamon profit to exceed target JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon Indonesia expects its net profit this year to exceed its target of Rp 850 billion (US$94.8 million), Bank Danamon President Arwin Rasyid told reporters Wednesday. "We expect to book between Rp 900 billion and Rp 1 trillion in net profit for the full year of 2002," Arwin said. Last year, the bank booked a net profit of Rp 723 billion.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
50 military, police officers to sit on JSC
50 military, police officers to sit on JSC The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The government has appointed 50 military and police officers to sit on the Joint Security Committee (JSC) which will be in charge of formulating the implementation process of the peace agreement signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Dec. 9.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Trust -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 50 counts
1. Trust -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts BB, 50 counts Road to peace in Aceh long and rough warns govt or Govt warns of long, rough road to peace in Aceh 2. JSC -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts BB, 35 counts Govt proposes 50 Military, Police officers to sit on JSC 3. Monas -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts BB, 35 counts Monas park to have deer and soccer fields or Deer and soccer fields planned for Monas park 4.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP Migas works towards higher oil and gas production
BP Migas works towards higher oil and gas production Rikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is ready to gear up for its oil and gas industry under a new law that has demanded the government restructure the industry's management system. The Implementing Body, known as Badan Pelakasana Migas (BP Migas) was established in July under Law No. 22/2001 on oil and gas as part of the restructuring plan.
Thu, 12 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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