Archive: 20 December 2002
70 articles found
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/Manuputty
JP/5/Manuputty 4 x 12 Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders 2 x 24 Southeast Sulawesi still without a governor 4 x 8 Students occupy offices in Kampar 2 x 22 Council deliberates bills to save Sundanese culture
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek 9 months for foreigners in Aceh
Prosecutors seek 9 months for foreigners in Aceh Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Prosecutors in Aceh demanded on Thursday a nine-month jail term for a Scottish researcher and an American nurse on charges of visa violations after soldiers found them carrying pictures and documents related to the separatist group Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI interest rate almost bottomed out: Economist
BI interest rate almost bottomed out: Economist Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In contrast to what happened this year, Bank Indonesia will not be so generous in lowering its benchmark interest rate next year, primarily due to the prospect of strong inflationary pressure, chief economist at state-owned Bank Mandiri Martin Panggabean has said. "There is not much room left for Bank Indonesia to keep lowering its interest rate next year.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim scholar raps envoys
Muslim scholar raps envoys YOGYAKARTA: Noted scholar Syafii Ma'arif criticized on Thursday diplomats from Middle Eastern countries for their lack of enthusiasm to study and understand Indonesian culture, saying that their reluctance hampered closer ties between Indonesia and those countries.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. RT - 4x10
1. RT - 4x10 Community heads to get monthly allowance 2. KTP - 2x22 Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned 3. Jafar - 2x20 Prosecutors seek one- year term for militant 4. Traffic - 1x 25 Road closed, motorists annoyed 5. Glodok - 1x 50 Eviction of Glodok street vendors a sham 6. Speak - 2x 20 'I know selling these items is wrong ...'
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bob Hasan often absent from cell in Nusakambangan
Bob Hasan often absent from cell in Nusakambangan Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap Speculations that wealthy and influential prisoners receive special treatment have resurfaced this week with the revelation that corruptor tycoon Muhammad "Bob" Hasan is frequently absent from his prison cell in Nusakambangan, Central Java. The disclosure of Bob's absence came from Central Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Didi Widayadi, and was later confirmed by prison chief Soemantri.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manila warns HK over wage cut plan
Manila warns HK over wage cut plan Reuters, Hong Kong A Philippine minister warned on Thursday that Manila may stop its nationals from coming to Hong Kong to work if the Chinese territory decides to cut the minimum wages of foreign maids here.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
45 foreigners arrested for drugs
45 foreigners arrested for drugs JAKARTA: Police revealed on Thursday they had arrested and detained 45 foreigners suspected of trafficking drugs, mostly heroin, to Jakarta. The foreigners were mostly from Nigeria, Zimbabwe and other African nations, and some were from Iran, Sr. Comr. Andi Chaerudin said. In total, Andi said, police managed to seize around 12 kilograms of heroin from the alleged drug traffickers. He did not mention finding any other type of drug.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders
Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors sought on Thursday a five-year sentence each for two leaders of the Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) who were charged with treason against the state. FKM Chairman Alexander Hermanus Manuputty, 55, and the front's legislative leader Wailerruny Samuel, 45, maintained innocence while their team of lawyers intimated that the trial was rigged.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police discover additional evidence linking Bali and Makassar bombers
Police discover additional evidence linking Bali and Makassar bombers Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Suryadi, one of 16 suspects in the Makassar bombing in South Sulawesi earlier this month, was among the accomplices of Imam Samudra, the alleged mastermind of the Bali bombing, police said here on Thursday. "Suryadi has told investigators that he is a friend of Imam Samudra," South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani told a news conference in Makassar.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ritola appointed new City Secretary
Ritola appointed new City Secretary JAKARTA: The city administration is expected to install Ritola Tasmaya as the new City Secretary next week, ending a perceived rift between Governor Sutiyoso and Vice Governor Fauzi Bowo. Ritola, who is currently head of the City Development Planning Board (Bappeda), was chosen over another candidate, Ma'moen Amin, who is currently the assistant to the City Secretary of financial affairs. Fauzi was City Secretary before being elected vice governor to Sutiyoso.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indofood takes pole position: Survey
Indofood takes pole position: Survey The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instant noodle maker Indofood Sukses Makmur was voted the top Indonesian firm for overall leadership this year in the Far Eastern Economic Review's annual company survey, the Review 200: Asia's Leading Companies. "After two consecutive years at No. 2, Indofood finally inched past Astra to claim the top spot.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reach out to people with HIV/AIDS, president says
Reach out to people with HIV/AIDS, president says The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the nation on Thursday to reach out and support people with HIV/AIDS, saying that the move would minimize the spread of the epidemic. In an almost one-hour off-the-cuff speech in front of participants of a training for HIV/AIDS volunteers, Megawati stressed that people with HIV/AIDS needed support.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes Wayang Cafe, no fatalities reported: Wayang Cafe in
Fire razes Wayang Cafe, no fatalities reported: Wayang Cafe in Blok M, South Jakarta, was destroyed by fire at about 9 p.m. No fatalities were reported. The fire started in the kitchen, Elshinta FM radio reported on Thursday night, quoting a cafe employee. Employees rushed out of the cafe, fearing explosions from the gas canisters in the kitchen. --JP
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sports funds
Sports funds from cigarettes From Kompas I believe it would be a great idea to collect Rp 50 to Rp 100 from each packet of cigarettes and use the fund to improve the country's sports programs, for example for the training of the athletes and the construction of sports facilities. I believe sports can overcome conflicts and disintegration and nurture sportsmanship and nationalistic pride among the people. Hopefully the country's sports authorities will consider such a suggestion.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, December 20, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, December 20, 2002 Exhibitions * 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. 31. * Photo Nyanyian Periferal by Oscar Motuloh, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Wijaya 48, South Jakarta (Tel.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
UNTUK FOTO POLICE
UNTUK FOTO POLICE The Japanese government is providing technical assistance to speed up reform within the Indonesian police. Indonesian police officers (above) take part in a pilot project on the enhancement of civilian police activities such as crime scene identification and communication, as well as command control for police deployment at the Bekasi Police Resort.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt determined to recover Rp 675b reforestation funds
Govt determined to recover Rp 675b reforestation funds Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering various options, including filing criminal charges, to recover some Rp 675.59 billion (US$76.1 million) in reforestation funds lent to 14 industrial timber plantation (HTI) companies whose licenses were recently revoked.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
While visiting the province of Aceh on Tuesday, President
While visiting the province of Aceh on Tuesday, President Megawati Soekarnoputri expressed her confidence that the province could "re-emerge" within two years if the people managed to maintain security and peace. Without peace in society, it is hard for the province to develop itself. Peace and security can only be preserved if trust between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) is properly maintained. Restraining themselves from doing something in violation of the Dec.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. PMI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. PMI: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Jakarta scalpers cash in on low blood supply 2. FAT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Enzyme shows early promise in fat melting
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police trace Samudra's network
Police trace Samudra's network Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The joint team investigating the Bali bomb attacks are examining the contents of a computer belonging to blast suspect Imam samudra, in attempts to trace his wider terrorist network. Inquiry team spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said here Thursday that the computer's files had been copied for detailed examination by experts at National Police headquarters in Jakarta.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
City draft budget 2003
City draft budget 2003 (in rupiah) A. Revenue 1. Taxes 3,869,000,000,000 2. Levies 325,084,699,000 3. State-owned regional companies 67,237,917,000 4. Other original city revenue 342,822,500,000 5. Tax shares from central government 3,210,000,000,000 6. Allocation fund from central government 901,537,831,000 7. Surplus from 2002 budget 2,225,274,894,000 8. Payment of debt 51,271,723,850 ------------------- Total 10,999,686,117,150 B. Spending 1.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems
Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems Syafiq Hasyim, Director, Rahima Foundation, Jakarta, syafiqhasyim@hotmail.com. The expectation that Indonesian Islam had the potential to be the model for Islam and democracy in the world has been shattered since the Bali tragedy. Many people are disappointed that Indonesian Islam, recognized by international society as tolerant and pluralistic, has been in its most difficult phase for at least the last 50 years.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
`I know selling these items is wrong ...'
`I know selling these items is wrong ...' It was business as usual in Glodok, West Jakarta, on Thursday. Hundreds of street vendors, including those selling pirated VCDs, packed the area despite several security officers witnessed patrolling the market. Ten days ago, City Public Order officers evicted the vendors, claiming they disrupted traffic and sold illegal VCDs, including pornographic films. The Jakarta Post talked to some of the vendors about their businesses and wishes.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mask dance relies on sole survivor
Mask dance relies on sole survivor Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A mask dancer was moving the entire body with valor and grace, performing Tari Gandrung, a traditional dance from Indramayu (West Java) that portrays an infatuated bachelor. As the sonder (stole) around the dancer's shoulders rose and fell under the deft command of the artist's nimble fingers and kicking feet, the dance drifted into Sepak Sonder, a creation representing a warrior's elegance, courage and chivalry.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 2002:
Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec. 19, 2002: --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 725 0 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 65 5 4,636,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 200 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 90 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 800 50 7,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 150 0 0 Andhi...
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military a last resort in managing conflicts: Mega
Military a last resort in managing conflicts: Mega Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri stressed Thursday that armed force should be the last resort in managing conflicts throughout the country. However, she called on the Indonesian military (TNI) and national police to stay on alert to deal with any conflicts.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia says new bank loans increasing
Bank Indonesia says new bank loans increasing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia reported on Thursday that the intermediary role of the country's banking sector was steadily improving, with Rp 3.3 trillion (about US$365 million)-worth of new loans distributed during October. The October volume brought the total loan exposure from local banks during the January to October period to Rp 63.6 trillion, or some 40 percent higher than for the same period last year, the report said.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students occupy offices in Kampar
Students occupy offices in Kampar Chaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau About 1,000 students from several universities have occupied the offices of the Kampar regent and local legislature (DPRD) here, demanding that Kampar Regent Jefri Noer and his deputy, A. Zakir, relinquish their posts immediately. They plan to occupy the two buildings until their demands are met. The protesters warned Wednesday of potential violence should Jefry and Zakir refuse to meet their demands.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economy predicted to see modest growth next year
Economy predicted to see modest growth next year A'an Suryana and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's economic growth rate next year is projected to be only slightly higher as investment and export will remain weak, according to economists. Danareksa Research Institute Raden Pardede predicted a 4.1 percent growth rate next year, slightly higher than this year's estimate of 3.8 percent.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI refutes Taiwan threat to cut economic ties
RI refutes Taiwan threat to cut economic ties Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Witjaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz and House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung tried Thursday to contain Taiwan's threat to cut economic ties with Indonesia following Jakarta's rejection of President Chen Shu-bian's planned visit last week. They both urged Taipei to respect Jakarta's adherence to the One-China policy, and to avoid creating tension between the two countries.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Family planning activists launch HIV/AIDS campaign
Family planning activists launch HIV/AIDS campaign SEMARANG, Central Java: Activists of the Indonesian Family Planning Association (PKBI) have embarked on a campaign to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. PKBI Central Java director Farid Husni said Thursday that the campaign targets students, sex workers, street children and Islamic boarding schools. The main goal of the campaign, Farid said, was to discourage people from engaging in activities that could spread HIV/AIDS.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta scalpers cash in on low blood supply
Jakarta scalpers cash in on low blood supply Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "What blood type are you looking for, sir? If you need some blood, I can give you mine. But of course it is not free." "Oh, how much?" "Rp 100,000 a bag (of 250 cc of blood). How many bags do you need?" It was an opening line from a blood seller to a potential buyer on one evening last week in the Greater Jakarta Blood Transfusion Center at Jl. Kramat Raya 47, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Train station slogan
Train station slogan From Warta Kota I found it funny to read a slogan at Depok Baru station reading: "Discipline reflects a cultured society." Below is a description characterizing a train passenger showing discipline. Unfortunately, many passengers do not buy a ticket. Also, the conductor is always willing to accept payment for tickets on board the train. It would be better for the railway station management to put up something reading like this: "Every train passenger must buy a ticket.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Floating treasury bonds
Floating treasury bonds The Indonesian government's offering of Rp 2 trillion (US$223 million) in eight-year treasury bonds (T-bonds) reflects the confidence that its overall creditworthiness is now high enough to attract long-term investors.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar still maintains Group A lead in Tiger Cup
Myanmar still maintains Group A lead in Tiger Cup Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Myanmar crushed Cambodia 5-0 here on Thursday to continue its charge in Group A of the Tiger Cup, while Vietnam strengthened its status as tournament favorite with a 4-1 victory over lowly Philippines. It was the second consecutive win for David Booth's Myanmar side, following its 6-1 rout of the Philippines on Tuesday.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.19
Rupiah Rates Dec.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,302.51 4,733.02 5,044.74 4,990.57 Brunei dollar 1 5,370.74 4,795.42 5,109.65 5,056.37 Canadian dollar 1 6,042.26 5,394.62 5,748.52 5,688.17 Swiss franc 1 6,576.46 5,873.28 6,256.75 6,192.88 Danish krone 1 1,295.35 1,156.76 1,232.38 1,219.70 Euro 1 9,618.25 8,588.66 9,150.67 9,056.02 Poundsterling 1 15,023.01 13,414.70 14,292.68 14,144.67 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,202.87 1,074.59 1,144.40 1,133.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek nine months for foreigners in Aceh
Prosecutors seek nine months for foreigners in Aceh Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh Prosecutors in Aceh demanded on Thursday a nine-month jail term for a Scottish researcher and an American nurse on charges of visa violations after soldiers found them carrying pictures and documents related to the separatist group Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JSC to start work in Aceh on Friday to prepare action plan
JSC to start work in Aceh on Friday to prepare action plan Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Joint Security Committee (JSC), in charge of monitoring the truce between the Indonesian government and the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as stipulated in the peace agreement signed on Dec. 9, is scheduled to hold its introductory meeting on Friday to prepare a plan of action. JSC Co-chairman Maj. Gen.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang faces serious pollution
Tangerang faces serious pollution TANGERANG: Tangerang Regent Agus Djunara said on Thursday that due to the rapid growth of industry in Tangerang, the regency was now facing serious environmental problems caused by uncontrolled waste disposal by industrial firms into the rivers. Djunara said there were 780 industrial firms that produced waste water daily in the regency but only 273 firms treated their water waste before releasing it.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
City draft budget 2003
City draft budget 2003 (in rupiah) A. Revenue 1. Taxes 3,869,000,000,000 2. Levies 325,084,699,000 3. State-owned regional companies 67,237,917,000 4. Other original city revenue 342,822,500,000 5. Tax shares from central government 3,210,000,000,000 6. Allocation fund from central government 901,537,831,000 7. Surplus from 2002 budget 2,225,274,894,000 8. Payment of debt 51,271,723,850 ------------------- Total 10,999,686,117,150 B. Spending 1.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Trapped in the grand strategy of GAM
Trapped in the grand strategy of GAM After following the statements of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and government officials, I cannot shake the feeling that GAM has won the first round in this political game, and I think it will be followed by other steps soon. The presence of foreign observers will benefit GAM, because they do not have necessary knowledge about GAM and its tactics.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Boundary poser with Malaysian win in Sipadan and Ligitan
Boundary poser with Malaysian win in Sipadan and Ligitan Carolyn Hong, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur It took nearly two hours for the judgment of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to be read out, and it was only in the last 10 minutes that it became clear that Malaysia had won the case.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Home minister warns of more islands being lost3
* Headlines: Home minister warns of more islands being lost3 * National: Police trace Samudra's network 4 * Archipelago: Prosecutors seek five years for FKM leaders 5 * Opinion: Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems7 * City: Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned8 * Sports: Murphy sends Liverpool through in Villa thriller10 * World: S. Korea picks liberal Roh as its new president11 * Business: 'Next year is crunch time for Japan' 16 * Features: Mask dance relies on sole survivor20
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eviction of VCD street vendors in Glodok a sham
Eviction of VCD street vendors in Glodok a sham Leo Wahyudi S and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Last week's eviction of street traders from in front of the Harco shopping center in Glodok has turned out to be another waste of time and energy as most of them have already reoccupied their sidewalk spots to sell electronics goods and pornographic VCDs openly despite the presence of security officers in the area. And so, it appears to be business as usual once again.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, December 20, 2002
TV Today: Friday, December 20, 2002 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News 8:30 Environment 9:00 Film 9:30 Talk Show 10:30 Quiz 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Gatra Kencana 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 Comedy 5:00 Quiz 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Variety Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Traditional Performance TPI 6:00 a.m. News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Entertainment News 9:30 Music 10:30 TV Mistery 12:00 p.m.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TOKYO: Japanese oil companies are close to signing a
TOKYO: Japanese oil companies are close to signing a development contract for Iran's Azadegan oil field, Kyodo News quoted the Iranian state-run news agency IRNA as saying Thursday. Quoting Iranian Ambassador to Japan Ali Majedi, the news agency said both parties plan to sign the contract by March 2003. The oil field, located in southwest Iran near the border with Iraq, has more than 26 billion barrels of oil in confirmed reserves, one of the biggest in Iran.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia
Anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia Sidney Jones, Indonesia Project Director, International Crisis Group, Jakarta Finally we come to terrorism. For a long time I resisted even the use of the word because I knew from my human rights background how easily it was misused, and how easily the term fit into sometimes dubious political agendas. After Bali, I was more willing to use it here but I still think it's dangerously emotive.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Community heads to get monthly allowance
Community heads to get monthly allowance The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration plans to begin providing a monthly allowance for community unit (RW) and neighborhood unit (RT) heads. The allowances, as much as Rp 200,000 (US$23) a month for community unit heads and Rp 150,000 for heads of neighborhood units, totaling some Rp 61 billion for the year, will come from the 2003 city budget, according to city councillor Muchayar.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rini opposes new import policy
Rini opposes new import policy Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M. Soewandi said on Thursday she had asked finance minister Boediono to drop the newly issued decree requiring the country's importers to apply for a new import license at the Directorate General of Customs and Excise, marking another policy dispute among the members of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Act Together, Advance Together
Act Together, Advance Together Indonesia not only has a close historic relationship with Japan, but also maintains close relations in trade and investment. Below is an interview with Japanese Ambassador Yutoko Iimura about the Japanese government's commitment to further assist Indonesia in achieving stability. Question: What is your impression when you look back at the last four months since your arrival in Indonesia to take up your assignment?
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
City draft budget yet to be discussed
City draft budget yet to be discussed Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council and the city administration have yet to begin discussion of the 2003 draft budget, which is expected to increase by about 13 percent from Rp 9.7 trillion in 2002 to nearly Rp 11 trillion. The administration delivered the draft to the council last week, but as of Thursday deliberation of the draft had yet to begin despite there being only two weeks before the new year.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Home minister warns of more islands being lost
Home minister warns of more islands being lost The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Smarting over the loss of the islands of Sipadan and Ligitan, home minister Hari Sabarno suggested the country exercise its sovereignty over remote islands by increasing its presence on these islands. Hari said Indonesian sovereignty could be represented by monuments, security officers and communities of Indonesian citizens.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Sulawesi still without a governor
Southeast Sulawesi still without a governor Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Thursday the government would name an acting governor for Southeast Sulawesi next week, following the conclusion of a bribery investigation into the governor-elect and vice governor-elect. There has been speculation that the government has appointed incumbent governor La Ode Kaimoeddin as the caretaker, speculation fueled by Kaimeoddin himself.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Malaysia practice chemical attack response
Singapore, Malaysia practice chemical attack response Associated Press, Singapore/Sydney, Australia Singaporean and Malaysian rescue workers lumbering in red and yellow protective suits practiced responding to chemical attacks and spills on Thursday on a bridge linking the two countries. Fear of terrorist attacks has brought together the neighboring countries, prone to disagree over many other issues.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Council discusses bills to save Sundanese culture
Council discusses bills to save Sundanese culture Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The West Java legislative council and provincial administration are deliberating three bills to prevent Sundanese culture and literature from becoming extinct in the future amid the rapid drive of modern development. If endorsed, the bills will include the Sundanese language as a mandatory subject in the curricula of elementary, junior and senior high schools in West Java.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Malaysia-attacks Malaysian police arrest seven over Internet terror rumors JP/11/ASEAN Police nab seven over Internet terror MALAYSIA: Malaysian police on Thursday said they had arrested six women and a man for allegedly sending e-mails to the Australian High Commission and other Internet addresses warning of bomb attacks on major shopping centers in Kuala Lumpur.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Money laundering and terrorist financing
Money laundering and terrorist financing Anwar Nasution, Senior Deputy Governor, Bank Indonesia Combating money laundering in Indonesia is more difficult with the introduction of a wide range of international and domestic deregulation and the rapid changes in technology. Long before Indonesia deregulated the banking system in 1988 and reformed the trade and industrial policies in the 1990s, the country adopted a liberal capital account transactions and free exchange rate system in early 1970.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Money laundering and terrorist financing
Money laundering and terrorist financing Anwar Nasution Senior Deputy Governor of Bank Indonesia 2. Sidney2 -- The anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia 1 X 50 Anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia Part 2 of 2 The anatomy of conflicts in post-Soeharto Indonesia Sidney Jones Indonesia Project Director International Crisis Group Jakarta 3. Strait -- Neighbor's hand-up 1 x 30 PM Goh's visit to Indonesia The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Motorists annoyed by road closure
Motorists annoyed by road closure Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many motorists driving in the vicinity of the Merdeka presidential palace in Central Jakarta became upset on Thursday due to heavy traffic congestion arising from the closure of main roads in the area without any prior warning to the public. "This is really annoying.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso put on Rp 9.5b allowance
Sutiyoso put on Rp 9.5b allowance Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The draft 2003 city budget and its details were delivered to all 85 members of the City Council on Thursday, containing a number of interesting points, including the budget for Governor Sutiyoso's regular perks during the year. In the draft budget, which is expected to be passed into law on Jan.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
German silhouette film meets Indonesian 'wayang'
German silhouette film meets Indonesian 'wayang' Zora Rahman, Contributor, Jakarta The first feature-length animation ever created was not Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, nor was it done by Walt Disney, which are probably two of the most common misconceptions in film history. It was The Adventures of Prince Achmed, an artistic silhouette film done by a 26-year-old German woman, but it is unlikely the truth will ever become as accepted as the error.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Farewell to Severino
Farewell to Severino Outgoing Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Rodolfo C. Severino Jr. has done his utmost, not only in strengthening relations between the 10 member countries of the regional grouping but also in promoting the significance and role of ASEAN in international politics.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to optimize UNIDO aid for SMEs
Govt urged to optimize UNIDO aid for SMEs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The aid agreement signed by the government and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) here late last month should be excellent momentum for the empowerment of small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), businessman Tony Agus Ardie says.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek one-year term for militant
Prosecutors seek one-year term for militant Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A state prosecutor demanded on Thursday former leader of Laskar Jihad Ja'far Umar Thalib be sentenced to one year in jail for his incitement of public hatred and provocation of people to fight against the government.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Syafiq -- Towards a new understanding between Islam and the
1. Syafiq -- Towards a new understanding between Islam and the West after the 2 X 23 Indonesian Islam facing serious image problems Syafiq Hasyim Director Rahima Foundation Jakarta syafiqhasyim@hotmail.com. 2. New -- Boundary poser with win 2 X 30 Boundary poser with Malaysian win in Sipadan and Ligitan Carolyn Hong New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
PM Goh's visit to Indonesia
PM Goh's visit to Indonesia The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong put in solid business in his short visit to Jakarta and Bogor this week. Showing solidarity with the Indonesian people and government after the dreadful blow inflicted on Bali was not a matter of symbolism. There is self-interest riding on both sides.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. LOTTE: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. LOTTE: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS German silhouette film meets Indonesian 'wayang'
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned
Effectiveness of ID card sweeps questioned Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City councillors questioned on Thursday the effectiveness of the administration's plan to conduct a sweep on ID cards to curb the flow of migrants, commenting that it might promote corruption among city officials. Muchayar, vice chairman of the Justice Party (PK) faction, said that such raids would not solve the problem as it also paved the way for officials to charge illegal levies.
Fri, 20 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Experts expect much of the same after 2004 election
Experts expect much of the same after 2004 election The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2004 general election is unlikely to improve the quality of political life under the next government and legislature, with stronger public apathy toward the upcoming election also apparent, analysts said on Thursday.