Archive: 2 December 2002
71 articles found
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven arrested in Papua flag-raising ceremony
Seven arrested in Papua flag-raising ceremony Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura Defying President Megawati's instructions, some 500 Papuans gathered outside the residence of former Papuan Presidium Council (PDP) chairman Theys Hiyo Eluay on Sunday to commemorate what they called the independence day of the country's easternmost province. And, despite a ban by local police authorities, they hoisted the Morning Star independence flag alongside the national red-and-white flag.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
I Wayan Juniartha
I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Bali's hotels gear up for holiday season The hotel industry in the country's main resort island, Bali, is expecting a higher occupancy rate during the year-end holiday season, which will be kicked off by a five-day Idul Fitri break next week and holidays for Christmas and New Year.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands defy hardships to get home for Idul Fitri
Thousands defy hardships to get home for Idul Fitri Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many thousands of people clogged bus terminals and railway stations here on Sunday, braving the hot weather and the unpleasant maddening crowds, ready to take a long, uncomfortable journey to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
West Kalimantan to become desert in 2037: Research
West Kalimantan to become desert in 2037: Research Bambang Bider, The Jakarta Post, Pontianak West Kalimantan, once known as part of the world's lungs for its tropical forests, will turn into a vast barren in 2037 due to forest fires and rampant illegal logging, according to research by the University of Tanjungpura in Pontianak.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garuda's flights to Europe
Garuda's flights to Europe The Jakarta Post published my previous letter in which I expressed my disappointment in our national airline, Garuda Indonesia, for canceling flights to and from the United Kingdom. I was unhappy because I had been expecting some friends to visit Bali and the cancellation of their return flight would have meant that their entire holiday would have had to be canceled and I felt that many other people must have been in the same position.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk
Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk JAKARTA: Fire destroyed about 40 houses in Kedoya Utara, Pesing, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Saturday. Firefighter from the West Jakarta fire station Suhardi suspected that the fire might have been caused by a short circuit, adding that a further investigation into the cause of the fire was still under way. Seventeen fire engines managed to extinguish the fire at 3:30 p.m., more than four hours after it had started. --Antara ;JP;MLT; ANPAj..r..
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Adianto P. Simamora
Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (Unido) said that it would continue providing technical assistance to Indonesia to help empower the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The director general of Unido, Carlos Alfredo Magarinos, said that the assistance, such as the transfer of technology, knowledge, skill and information, to SMEs was necessary to improve the quality of local products.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'It's better to work hard than farm the land'
'It's better to work hard than farm the land' Every worker here knows how hard it is to make a life in the city. Yet, many say that they will not quit their jobs because they don't have any other option. The Jakarta Post talked to several people who were about to leave the city to celebrate Idul Fitri in their hometowns. Riyadi, 25, a laborer who works for a furniture factory in Kapuk, North Jakarta. He has been living in the city for more than a year.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'The Jakarta Post' wins AIDS awards
'The Jakarta Post' wins AIDS awards JAKARTA: The Jakarta Post daily won the first prize in a writing contest on teenage reproductive health held by AIDS Indonesia Foundation and the National Family Planning Board (BKKBN). The awards were given on Saturday in conjunction with the commemoration of World AIDS day, which fell on Dec. 1. The daily beat up to 23 other printed media over the quantity, quality and continuity of published articles on issues related to teenage reproductive health.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
MSAA debtors
MSAA debtors ---------------------------------------------------------------- Debtor Bank Debts (Rp) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Salim Group* BCA 53.7 trillion Sjamsul Nursalim BDNI 28.4 trillion Bob Hasan BUN 6.1 trillion Sudwikatmono* Subentra & Surya 1.8 trillion Ibrahim Risyad* Risyad Salim 0.6 trillion ------------------------------------------------------------------- MRNIA debtors -------------------------------------------------------------------...
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anticorruption Commission
Anticorruption Commission I can't help wondering about the news that the House of Representatives (DPR) and the government have reached an agreement to merge the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) with the soon-to-be established anticorruption commission. It was announced at a time when the KPKPN was starting to pave the way in helping eradicate corruption in this country and showing significant progress in investigating the wealth of government officials.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four GAM donors arrested
Four GAM donors arrested BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The police in Banda Aceh have arrested four Acehnese businessmen over donations they allegedly made to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). "We have arrested four businessmen to undergo further police investigation. The arrest is based on information from two rebels who were recently arrested by security personnel in Aceh Besar regency," Sr. Comr. Taufiq, spokesman for the security restoration operation in Aceh, said here over the weekend.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Battle over public opinion
Battle over public opinion Lurking behind the controversy over the Bill on Broadcasting, which the House of Representatives endorsed on Thursday, is the battle for control over public opinion. Many of those who oppose the bill contend that it would stifle democracy because the restrictions imposed would impede people's right to free flows of information.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Audio Visual: Here comes D-ILA technology
Audio Visual: Here comes D-ILA technology Gatot Susetyo, Contributor, Jakarta Have you ever seen your favorite film heroes like James Bond on a big screen in your home, or experienced life size video gaming? That's what a portable projector can do for you. A projector, even the portable ones, are able to deliver big screen entertainment in your home. As we know there are four main criteria when buying a projector; their brightness, weight, resolution and, of course, budget.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk
Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk JAKARTA: Fire destroyed about 40 houses in Kedoya Utara, Pesing, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Saturday. Firefighter from the West Jakarta fire station Suhardi suspected that the fire might have been caused by a short circuit, adding that a further investigation into the cause of the fire was still under way. Seventeen fire engines managed to extinguish the fire at 3:30 p.m., more than four hours after it had started. --Antara
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
No hope of punishment military, police in rights cases
No hope of punishment military, police in rights cases Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Human rights activists see no hope that the ad hoc human rights court will uphold justice and punish military and police officers for their alleged involvement in the 1999 East Timor violence.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Building consumer goodwill with PR
Building consumer goodwill with PR Mark Winkel, Senior Consultant, Prisma Public Relations, Jakarta As we wind-up 2002, with its share of disasters and disappointments, we must be anxious about new potholes as the drivers of the economy -- consumers -- look ready to take their foot off the accelerator. The big question becomes: How do I keep consumers opening up their pocketbooks in 2003? whether to buy a car, a cup of coffee, or a computer.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. carrier, warships arrive in S'pore
U.S. carrier, warships arrive in S'pore SINGAPORE: U.S. aircraft carrier USS Constellation and five warships with about 7,000 sailors arrived in Singapore on Sunday on what could be their last shore leave before heading to the Middle East and possible war. The Constellation battle group is made up of the 41-year old carrier and its 72 aircraft, two cruisers, two guided missile destroyers and one guided missile frigate.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Not just a matter of labor
Not just a matter of labor From Bisnis Indonesia I refer to the banner headline in the Nov. 28 edition of Bisnis Indonesia, titled Labor has triggered Sony's closure. The headline suggests that Sony's flight from Indonesia was mainly due to labor problems. Therefore this problem must be addressed proportionally. We need to ask ourselves: * What is the quality and commitment of the bureaucrats? * What is the quality and commitment of members of the House of Representatives?
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papua mission benefits Indonesians: Blair
Papua mission benefits Indonesians: Blair Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A United State based think-tank, the Council of Foreign Relations (CFR), reiterated over the weekend that its planned mission to Papua was part of its efforts to prepare a report on the province and not to endorse the separatist movement there. The chairman of the Council's Indonesian Commission, Adm.(ret) Dennis C. Blair, the former U.S.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
(Advertorial)
(Advertorial) Sleman regency preserves batik as Javanese traditional heritage One of Indonesia's splendid masterpiece art forms that has been inherited for generations is batik. Today, not many people can produce batik, which is rich in unique and symbolic characteristics. As it is highly artistic and classical, we should be proud of its existence. Unshaken by modern technology, batik has managed to survive and continues to exist in its homeland, the island of Java.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Star hotels offer more incentives to local residents
Star hotels offer more incentives to local residents Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays will offer executives and other business people an opportunity to leave their usual hectic and busy life away by staying at star-rated hotels and enjoying various festivities and sensational food.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asians study in Canada to build better careers
Asians study in Canada to build better careers TORONTO, Canada: Julie Eveline Wijaya, in her early 20s, left her hometown and parents in Medan in North Sumatra three years ago to study chemical engineering at Ottawa University in Ontario, Canada. Julie joined Canada's oldest and best university with the help of an agency in Jakarta after failing a rigorous national entrance test to attend University of Indonesia in Jakarta.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seven housewives infected with HIV/AIDS in Bali
Seven housewives infected with HIV/AIDS in Bali I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali At least seven housewives on the resort island of Bali have been infected with HIV, suggesting the epidemic has penetrated a population previously considered low risk. "Five of them are now living in the island's northern coastal regency of Buleleng, and the other two are living in the island's capital of Denpasar," the coordinator of Bali+, Putu Ayu Utami, said on Sunday.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
5 arrested for protesting Jacob's visit
5 arrested for protesting Jacob's visit Ade Siboro and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Porsea, North Sumatra Visiting Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea was greeted by a demonstration in Porsea, North Sumatra, on Saturday that lead to the arrest of five more activists protesting the planned reopening of the PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) pulp and mills.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jajang just wants to get things right
Jajang just wants to get things right Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Jajang C. Noer just finished shooting the last scene of her 10th made-for-TV movie last week. She sat down on a sofa and turned on the TV, only to find her 9th movie playing. "Oh my God, I didn't remember that it was going to be on tonight," said Jajang, looking a bit embarrassed. She might be too busy to remember the airing schedule of her own movies, but she cannot be blamed for it.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
A safe journey home
A safe journey home As Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar remarked, Indonesia may be the only place in the world where, each and every year with the regularity of a clock, an exodus of millions of city people journeying to the countryside takes place. Minister Agum, of course, was talking about mudik, the mass departure of millions of people who make the annual trip back home to celebrate Idul Fitri, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadhan, with friends and family.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Holiday to stall index upward trend
Holiday to stall index upward trend The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Trading on the Jakarta stock market is expected to be slow this week ahead of religious festivities, putting a brake on last week's rising trend. "The trend will be reversed amid thin trading volumes. This is common every year when the long holidays draw near," Ferry Latuhihin, a stock and currency analyst with Danareksa Securities, told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asia reacts with outrage at Howard's comment
Asia reacts with outrage at Howard's comment Lely T. Djuhari, Associated Press, Jakarta Asian countries reacted with outrage and described as arrogant comments by Australian Prime Minister John Howard that he was prepared to strike pre-emptively against terrorists who use neighboring Asian countries as bases to attack Australian interests. Indonesian Foreign Ministry spokesman Marti Natalegawa said on Sunday that Australia had no right to take military action in other countries.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sjamsul Nursalim, profile of a bad debtor
Sjamsul Nursalim, profile of a bad debtor Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mogul Sjamsul Nursalim is an example of one of the most notorious of the country's bad debtors, who, as of now, has yet to show good faith in settling his huge debt to the state. The Litigation Assistance Team (TPBH) for the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has long declared Sjamsul, owner of the Gadjah Tunggal Group, as the most "noncooperative" large debtor.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
On unemployment: Squaring the circle
On unemployment: Squaring the circle Satish Mishra, Head, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), satish.mishra@undp.org, Jakarta Psychologists have a favorite game. This consists of asking their clients to react to pictures and symbols with the first word which comes to their mind. The answers are expected to reveal deeply hidden fears. Bringing our innermost feelings out into the open this way helps us to come to terms with ourselves.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Head of Batam Authority:
Head of Batam Authority: "We offer the best for investors" Since the establishment of Batam as an industrial, trade and tourism zone, it has become more well-known and has attracted numerous foreign investors.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Guterres needs Mega's pardon
Guterres needs Mega's pardon East Timor has been freed from Indonesia. But for Indonesia, East Timor-related problems linger; the refugees; rights violation cases and war veterans who are still disgruntled over former president B.J. Habibie's decision to grant the former province a vote for independence. Things have been turned upside down since East Timor's independence.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross may face shortage of blood
Red Cross may face shortage of blood Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) could face a shortage of blood supply due to the sharp drop in the number of blood donors during Ramadhan, while the situation could get worse, due to the exodus of residents heading to their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri. Before Ramadhan, about 300 people donated their blood at PMI Jakarta daily, but the number has now decreased to 100.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japanese travel agencies visit Bali
Japanese travel agencies visit Bali DENPASAR: Representatives of over 91 Japanese travel agencies within the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) visited Bali over the weekend to assess the latest security situation on the island. The three-day visit, led by JATA chairman Yukio Ishii, also brought 16 Japanese journalists and travel writers. It was the second visit by Japanese travel representatives to the island since the Oct. 12 attack, which killed more than 190 people, mostly foreigners.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Container truck hijacked in Cikupa
Container truck hijacked in Cikupa TANGERANG: Tangerang police managed to arrest one of four container truck hijackers who usually operate near Tanjung Priok port, North Jakarta, after a truck they had hijacked ran out of fuel in Cikupa late on Thursday. The truck, driven by Harjanto, 25, and his helper, Nur Ichsan, 20, was hijacked near Tanjung Priok on Thursday evening.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most fuel price down in December
Most fuel price down in December The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prices of kerosene for industry, industrial diesel oil, and fuel oil are down in December, but prices for automotive diesel oil and Premium gasoline remain unchanged. State oil and gas company Pertamina said in a press release Sunday that kerosene for industrial users was down from Rp 1,650 to Rp 1,530 per liter. Industrial diesel oil is down Rp 10 from Rp 1,520 per liter to Rp 1,510.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Car accidents kill 11 on north coast road
Car accidents kill 11 on north coast road Nana Rukmana and Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Bandarlampung Two separate traffic accidents claimed 11 lives on the north coast road of Java as the mass exodus of revelers ahead of the Idul Fitri holidays began over the weekend. Meanwhile, traffic has also become congested along the north coastal road, with cars lining up to 10 kilometers between Kandanghaur and Patrol districts in Indramayu regency, West Java.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 2, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 2, 2002 Exhibitions * 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. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until Dec.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Release and discharge: What about the money?
Release and discharge: What about the money? Riyadi Suparno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy surrounding a debt settlement deal between the government and big debtors has reached new heights, with the recent announcement of the government's plan to release five big debtors from possible criminal charges.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Monday Maghrib 5.58 p.m. Tuesday Imsak 3:56 a.m. Subuh 4:06 a.m.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minimum wage raised by 9% in N. Sumatra
Minimum wage raised by 9% in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin has issued a decree regulating the minimum wage increase by nine percent for the province to Rp 505,000 (US$56) in the 2003 fiscal year from the current Rp 464,000. The chief of the local manpower and transmigration office, A.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;DEB; ANPAa..r.. AIDS-discrimination-court Court possible for discrimination against HIV positive JP/2/AIDS Courts an avenue for people with HIV/AIDS to protest against discrimination Debbie A. Lubis The Jakarta Post Jakarta As the country enters the fifteenth year since the first case of AIDS was identified, stigma and discrimination have become the most formidable and pervasive barriers to people living with HIV/AIDS who wish to live a normal life.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam:
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam: Preparing an intelligent and reliable island Based on surveys conducted by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), the application of a free trade and free port zone, or generally referred to as Free Trade Zone (FTZ), in Batam will increase the island's annual gross domestic product by Rp 1.6 trillion and its manpower by 35,600 people.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ten Largest Debtors
Ten Largest Debtors Salim Group: Total debts - Rp 52.7 trillion, IBRA's total proceeds from sales (as of June 30, 2002) - Rp 16.8 trillion, Recovery rate (as of June 30, 2002) - 33 percent, Category: MSAA * Soedono Salim, also known as Liem Sioe Liong, is the founding chairman of the Salim Group, who established and owned Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's largest private bank.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bambang Nurbianto
Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Private companies have had differing responses to the government's decision to extend Idul Fitri holidays for up to five days. Some companies have also implemented the additional holidays, while others gave less or even more than suggested to their employees. The government has decided that it will require civil servants to take three days leave in additional to the Idul Fitri holiday on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. The three additional days are Dec.5, 9 and 10.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
MSAA: A tough nut to crack after four years
MSAA: A tough nut to crack after four years Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The plan was debatable from the onset: To whitewash the crime if one returned the abused money. That was the idea behind a 1998 deal with five former bankers to recoup more than Rp 96.53 trillion (about US$10.7 billion), which they had misused.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen cautioned over piracy
Fishermen cautioned over piracy MALAYSIA: Marine police have warned fishermen to be cautious as armed pirates boost their maritime attacks ahead of the year-end festive season, local media reported on Sunday. Federal marine commander Muhamad Muda was quoted by the Sunday Star as saying pirates had traded their machetes for guns to wage attacks on fishermen and traders in small boats.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
E-Books: Reading to the future?
E-Books: Reading to the future? Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com Michael Crichton's new book Prey was launch last week. Within three days I already had a copy. Purchased from Amazon.com? Couriered from the U.S.? Nope, I bought and downloaded the electronic version. Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) and notebook computers are for working beyond the desk, taking documents on the road, and showing presentations in the client's office.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two drug traffickers arrested
Two drug traffickers arrested JAKARTA: Police at Duren Sawit subdistrict, East Jakarta, arrested two men believed to be drug traffickers as part of the Operasi Ketupat Lilin security patrol during the small hours of Saturday. The two were caught on the second floor of Perumnas Klender market building. City police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said that the police found 13 grams of putaw (low-grade heroin) and syringes on Handoko, 24, and Ferdi Nurdiansyah, 20.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
SK trade surplus at $1.24 b
SK trade surplus at $1.24 b SEOUL: Record exports helped boost South Korea's trade surplus by 52 percent from a year ago to US$1.24 billion in November, official data showed Sunday. Customs-cleared exports surged 24.1 percent year-on-year in November to an all-time high of $15.3 billion, the Commerce, Industry and Energy Ministry said.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Special dining experiences offered to New Year revelers Jakarta's restaurants and cafes are offering special and unique dining experiences for those who wish to celebrate welcoming in the New Year. Special events and menus are being prepared in different styles and flavors to make your dining experience beautiful and unforgettable.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Blood - 4x12
1. Blood - 4x12 Red Cross may face shortage of blood 2. Holiday- 2x 25 Extended holiday makes some happy, annoys others 3. Fishing - 1x45 Killing time by fishing before breaking fast 4. Speak - 2x 20 'It's better to work hard than farm the land'
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Multa Fidrus
Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang During the fasting month of Ramadhan, it has become tradition for Muslims to spend their time at various activities while waiting for the mosque drums to summon the breaking of the fast. Such activity is locally known as ngabuburit. Apparently, a favorite ngabuburit in Tangerang is fishing at lakes, rivers and the ocean.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Courts an avenue for people with HIV/AIDS to protest against discrimination
Courts an avenue for people with HIV/AIDS to protest against discrimination Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country enters the fifteenth year since the first case of AIDS was identified, stigma and discrimination have become the most formidable and pervasive barriers to people living with HIV/AIDS who wish to live a normal life.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Navy arrests foreign fishing boats
Navy arrests foreign fishing boats SURABAYA: A navy patrol boat of the Eastern Fleet intercepted and apprehended two Taiwanese fishing boats with 1,250 tons of fish in their holds. Spokesman for the Eastern Fleet Lt. Col. Giri Suroso Trilaksono said in Surabaya on Saturday that the two foreign fishing boats -- MV Sheng Yih No. 803 and MV Dara Putra XVIII -- were caught illegally fishing. "They were intercepted by Navy patrol boat KRI Hiu No 804 on Nov. 28.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri: Potential for economic growth
Idul Fitri: Potential for economic growth Bahtiar Arif, Center for Indonesian Reform Lecturer at the University of Pancasila, Jakarta, bahtiararif@yahoo.com Idul Fitri, or lebaran, is an annual tradition in Indonesia. Not only do Muslims celebrate it, but non-Muslims also participate in the festivities, making it a national holiday. The government has extended the Idul Fitri holiday this year and workers are entitled to have six days off.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
British Council hosts video contest
British Council hosts video contest JAKARTA: The British Council, Jakarta, will hold a video competition for Indonesian senior high school students, with a two-week trip to the UK as the prize for two winners, a Council spokesman announced. "The videos, which should be made in English, will be selected at the British Council on Jan. 15, 2003," Council marketing and communications manager Simon Giverin said over the weekend.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Extended holiday makes some happy, annoys others
Extended holiday makes some happy, annoys others Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Private companies have had differing responses to the government's decision to extend Idul Fitri holidays for up to five days. Some companies have also implemented the additional holidays, while others gave less or even more than suggested to their employees. The government has decided that it will require civil servants to take three days leave in additional to the Idul Fitri holiday on Dec. 6 and Dec.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ex-legislators to get allowance
Ex-legislators to get allowance KUPANG, E. Nusa Tenggara: Former East Timor legislators who have opted to retain Indonesian citizenship will receive a monthly allowance of Rp 1.5 million to Rp 1 million for 30 months. Head of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Social Aid Bureau Stanis Tefa said on Sunday that the decision to that effect, contained in presidential decree No.50/2002, had followed a joint decision of the Ministries of Home Affairs and Finance.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Honda stamps presence in ASEAN ahead of AFTA
Honda stamps presence in ASEAN ahead of AFTA Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Japan's number two automaker Honda Motor Co. is racing to stamp its presence in Southeast Asia with two new manufacturing bases in Indonesia and Malaysia ahead of market opening under the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA).
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
CHECKED BY RICH
CHECKED BY RICH The Jakarta Post A: BIG EVENT: Many of the city's entertainment centers, such as cafes and bars, plan to offer special incentives and discounts for guests during the holidays. B: DINING PACKAGES: Major restaurants will also offer special packages and festive menu items during the holiday season. B: ENJOYING THE PARTY: Young men and women hang out in one of Jakarta's major entertainment centers.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police claim solo run in probe into Bali blasts
Police claim solo run in probe into Bali blasts A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid various "intelligence reports" appearing in the media in connection with the investigation into the Bali blasts, a source close to the National Police suggested on Sunday that the intelligence agency had done little to help police arrest key suspect Imam Samudra.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
MESSAGE BY THE AMBASSADOR
MESSAGE BY THE AMBASSADOR OF THE REPUBLIC OF TURKEY TO INDONESIA On 29 October 2002, we have celebrated the 79th Anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey. The Turkish nation created a modern and secular state from the ashes of Ottoman Empire under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Responsibility of the Vice President
Responsibility of the Vice President From Kompas Ever since President Megawati Soekarnoputri led her Cabinet into office about a year and a half ago, the role of Hamzah Haz as Vice President has been outstanding. Almost every day he makes a statement on a wide range of issues in the country. Just imagine, if on average he made four statements a week, then in one year he would have made 224 statements, whereas President Megawati Soekarnoputri has scarcely spoken.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Unindo to continue helping SMEs
Unindo to continue helping SMEs Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (Unido) said that it would continue providing technical assistance to Indonesia to help empower the country's small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The director general of Unido, Carlos Alfredo Magarinos, said that the assistance, such as the transfer of technology, knowledge, skill and information, to SMEs was necessary to improve the quality of local products.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, Desember 2, 2002
TV Program: Monday, Desember 2, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Music 9:00 Film 10:00 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Documentary 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 News 3:30 a.m. Variety Show Celah-Celah Ramadhan 4:30 Documentary 5:30 Koran Reading TPI 6:00 a.m. News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The seeds of radicalism
The seeds of radicalism From Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman Wahid said that the rise in Islamic radicalism in Indonesia was mostly due to the fact that many Muslims had an insufficient knowledge of their religion. He said there were two reasons for this radicalism. First, the majority of Indonesian Muslims are moderate. They are a group oriented toward the local culture. Second, they have a shallow understanding and consciousness of the religion.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Canada moves into to knowledge-based economy
Canada moves into to knowledge-based economy The Jakarta Post's journalist Ardimas Sasdi along with six journalists from Asia visited Canada's cities of Ottawa,Toronto, Victoria and Vancouver on a tour involving more than 20 universities, colleges, institutions and government agencies in charge of education on the second and third week of November. The following are his reports on the two-week education tour.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sony Corp's decision
Sony Corp's decision Sony Corp's plan to quit Indonesia proves that the investment climate is very poor in this country. Sony's head office in Japan has reportedly said it was done to lessen the number of its plants abroad from 70 to 54. Sony's plant in Indonesia, which produces audio equipment has only 1,100 employees, compared to Malaysia's plant which has 11,000 workers. In 2000 a huge workers' demonstration forced Sony in Indonesia to close for four months.
Mon, 02 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Killing time by fishing before breaking fast
Killing time by fishing before breaking fast Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang During the fasting month of Ramadhan, it has become tradition for Muslims to spend their time at various activities while waiting for the mosque drums to summon the breaking of the fast. Such activity is locally known as ngabuburit. Apparently, a favorite ngabuburit in Tangerang is fishing at lakes, rivers and the ocean.