Archive: 23 December 2002
71 articles found
Mon, 23 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.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Monas - 1x 32
1. Monas - 1x 32 Monas park sees drop in attendance 2. Monitor - 1x 34 Public rues lack of flood information 3. Rally - 3x 10 Rally held to observe Women's Day 4. Speak - 1x 30 'Allowances for RT, RW wasteful'
Mon, 23 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?
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two soldiers die in Aceh, three caught with marijuana
Two soldiers die in Aceh, three caught with marijuana Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Two members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) died and four others sustained injuries during clashes with an armed group in South Aceh on Sunday, marking the first deaths of TNI soldiers since Indonesia signed a peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). One of the survivors, Pvt. Sarwoko said the attack occurred in the Kluet Selatan district's village of Jambo Papeun in South Aceh.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Restoring public trust in the media
Restoring public trust in the media Thomas Hanitzsch Technische Universitat Ilmenau Germany As we come closer to the end of the year, media practitioners and researchers tend to reflect and ask themselves: Was 2002 a good year for the Indonesian media scene? Economically, yes it was! Even though the country has not yet recovered from the economic turmoil of the late 1990s, total ad expenditure is expected to reach Rp 12 trillion at the end of the year, from Rp 9.7 trillion in 2001.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE: JAPAN - DECEMBER 23
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE: JAPAN - DECEMBER 23 Promoting friendship through cultural exchange programs The Japan Foundation, more popularly known in Indonesia as Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang, or the Japan Culture Center, is a semi- governmental, nonprofit organization that carries out the task of promoting friendship and mutual understanding through cultural and intellectual exchange activities.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;AP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-S'pore-Crime Watch Report: Foreign workers to be 'eyes and ears' of Singapore police JP/10/ASEAN Maids help police clean up crime SINGAPORE: "Cleaning up" has taken on a new meaning for Singapore's foreign maids and street cleaners, who have been called upon to help police fight crime, a news report said on Sunday.
Mon, 23 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?
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fujita wins Okinawa Open golf by three shots
Fujita wins Okinawa Open golf by three shots Agence France-Presse, Okinawa, Japan Japan's Hiroyuki Fujita won the Okinawa Open Sunday by three strokes from American Ted Purdy and young amateur star Yusaku Miyazato at Southern Links Golf Club. Fujita fired a third-round five-under-par 67 in the US$833,000 event, which was shortened to 54-holes because of bad weather.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Indosat workers plans strike, rallies2
* Headlines:Indosat workers plans strike, rallies2 * National:Sock Cabinet mars Mega's performance4 * City:Monas park sees drop in attendance5 * Opinion: 'Investors are like mistresses'6 * Sports:'Oracle' on the bring of final berth 8 * World:U.S., UK plan seaborne invasion of Iraq11 * Business:WB defends proposal to spinoff refineries16 * Features:Santa fights back as his image sullied19
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Administration launches website
Administration launches website JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso officially launched on Friday the city administration's website www.DKI.go.id, which contains information about the administration's policies and services. The website also contains a map of the city, profiles of the city's five mayoralties and Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) regency. It also features business and economic activities in the city, tourist destination areas and lists of hotels, restaurants, shopping centers.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maritime issues must be given more attention
Maritime issues must be given more attention Philips J Vermonte CSIS The end of the Cold War and the event of Sept. 11, 2001 have substantially changed the landscape of international politics. Issues such as trade liberalization, democracy and environmental protection have become prominent. Since the fall of the Soviet Empire in 1990, ideological and military rivalry between great countries seemed to have ceased. However, the Sept. 11 terrorist attack has brought them back.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
R&D policy, another debacle for justice
R&D policy, another debacle for justice Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's controversial decision to effectively exonerate former bank owners from past banking crimes would come at the expense of the people's sense of justice, analysts said. University of Gadjah Mada economist Sri Adiningsih said the government must fulfill the public's desire to see real justice done by punishing all criminals for their crimes even though they later settled their debts.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
979 graduated from Polytechnic Institute
979 graduated from Polytechnic Institute JAKARTA: Nearly 1000 students from the Jakarta Polytechnic Institute graduated from its three-year diploma program on Saturday. The 979 students comprised part of the total 3,568 students studying at the institute, institute director Jusafwar said in his opening speech. He said industrial firms had already asked graduates to work for them. "In 2001, there were 177 companies, this year there were 210 firms," he said.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspects play out final preparations of Bali bombing
Suspects play out final preparations of Bali bombing Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The three suspects in the Bali bombings reenacted on Sunday the final preparations for the attack, which included purchasing the minivan and preparing the explosives.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Public rues lack of flood information
Public rues lack of flood information Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the rainy season, people whose houses are close to the river are fully aware that they might be hit by floods. Still, they are often shocked by the coming of the water as there are no prior warnings from local officials. Many of them can not save their belongings, particularly when the floods strike at night.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stop the world, I want to get off!
Stop the world, I want to get off! The article on the power of corporations toward good governance (The Jakarta Post, Dec. 18) by Yanuar Nugroho was highly informative in many respects. Profit, of course, has always been the main objective of business, as even the street vendor knows that cash in must exceed cash out, otherwise it's curtains. With the profits, obviously comes the power, and that is the area where wisdom is severely lacking.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Once shady Jl. Barito
Once shady Jl. Barito becoming barren From Kompas The South Jakarta administration is building an office for the city parks agency in a green area of Jl. Barito II, Kramat Pela subdistrict, formerly known as Barito park. An artesian well is also under construction as part of the building.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. ATW-INDIA-TRAIN CRASH India suspects rebels behind train crash JP/11/ATW India suspects rebels behind train crash INDIA: A train crash in southern India in which 18 people were killed was caused by sabotage and leftist rebels were the prime suspects, a senior railway official said on Sunday. Nine coaches of the Bangalore Express overturned in Andhra Pradesh state early on Saturday. As well as the 18 fatalities 80 people were injured. S.M.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fresh travel warnings are unwise: Official
Fresh travel warnings are unwise: Official Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta considers the issuance of fresh travel advisories from the United States, Australia and Britain an unwise decision and regrets that the warnings were issued against Indonesia, an official at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has said.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Testing One-China policy
Testing One-China policy Indonesia's decision to reject the planned visit by Taiwan President Chen Shu-bian last week at the last minute was an embarrassing episode for the government, but it would have been far more embarrassing, and possibly even disastrous for Indonesia, if the visit had been allowed to go ahead. It is simply too difficult to predict how a politically and economically mighty Beijing would have responded to a visit by Taiwan's top leaders to Indonesia.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laksamana-Amien battle may lead to political conflict
Laksamana-Amien battle may lead to political conflict Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The conflict between State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi and People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais over the privatization issue may drag their political parties into battle, with some members of both political parties already lining up behind them.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
CPO exports to increase to 6.2m tons
CPO exports to increase to 6.2m tons Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's crude palm oil (CPO) export will increase to 6.2 million tons next year, from an estimated 5.6 million tons this year, spurred by strong prices and rising national output, according to the Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (Gapki). Gapki chairman Derom Bangun said the CPO output was predicted to increase to 9.6 million tons, from an estimated 9 million tons this year.
Mon, 23 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?
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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or RI diplomacy fails to assist national recovery Bantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesia Quarterly bandoro@csis.or.id When the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri was inaugurated in July 2001, it inherited a bunch of complex national problems. Attempts at economic recovery have done little to boost the overall development of the country's economy, while regional political turbulence continues unabated.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pastika named `Time' Newsmaker of the Year
Pastika named `Time' Newsmaker of the Year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Insp. Gen. I Made Mangku Pastika who is heading the investigation into the Bali bombing was named Time's Asian Newsmaker of the Year for his outstanding performance in finding the alleged perpetuators behind the bombing, the magazine said on Sunday. Pastika edged Pakistan's General Musharraf and his uneasy alliance with the U.S.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rally held to observe Women's Day
Rally held to observe Women's Day The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women from the middle and upper classes celebrated Women's Day on Sunday in a rather unconventional way, by joining a rally held at several sites throughout the city. There were no hardships involved, such as taking difficult routes. Instead, this was a rally for tourism, which was also meant to entertain its participants.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on together
Indonesia and ASEAN must move on together Philips J Vermonte CSIS In the past three decades, ASEAN has been the corner stone of Indonesia's foreign policy. But, things have changed rapidly, triggered by the economic crisis and its severe consequences starting from 1997. To a large extent, Indonesia has lost its credibility within ASEAN, shifting from "a country that could assert the leadership role" into a country that is widely seen as "source of the problems" in the region.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Language and
Language and disintegration From Kompas Kompas published a report on Nov. 20 referring to the need to be Sundanese as one criterion for the selection of public officials. The news attributed as its source a proposal of the Justice Mandate (ABDI) faction, which was responding to a West Java regional conference on this matter. If this proposal genuinely came from people's representatives, who should have a broad horizon of thinking, I must express deep concern.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
A new building to provide the basis of activities for the
A new building to provide the basis of activities for the Aulia Foundation is about to be completed. In this building, children who are deprived from satisfactory education can find space either to read books or to study computers. A comfortable room is also prepared for their mothers' gatherings. Medical check-ups, together with treatments for simple diseases are also on service replacing hospital visits. The day-to-day operation of the building is put in charge of those who want to use it.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Get your daily WebComics online for more fun!
Get your daily WebComics online for more fun! Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta As interest in the Internet begins to plateau, some people are wondering what else they can do on the Internet apart from e- mailing, chatting and reading the news. After nearly five years since its introduction to the consumer market, the Internet now seems to be a tired medium, as people return to TV as their source of news and entertainment.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
This article is provided by the Japanese embassy
This article is provided by the Japanese embassy The Ambassador's View on Bilateral Relations Question: What impression have you gained when you look back at the period of four months after your arrival in Indonesia to take up your assignment? Answer : After taking up my duty here, I held a series of talks with high ranking figures of the Indonesian Government, including President Megawati. I heard about the efforts made by the Megawati Government toward the reform and democratization.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
`Investors are like mistresses'
`Investors are like mistresses' Yose Rizal Damuri, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, yose_rizal@csis.or.id The list of multinational companies planning to stop their production activities in Indonesia gets longer by the day. After Sony Corporation's decision last month to pull out its investment, this month we will see many more companies follow them. U.S.-based cosmetics giant Avon Products Inc, for example, is mulling the closure of its factory in Indonesia.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Busway project to start January
Busway project to start January JAKARTA: Buses will be trialed in the first week of next year on the controversial, yet-to-be completed busway running from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta, an official says. City Transportation Agency systems development head DA Rini said on Friday that a Japanese Hino bus and a German-made Mercedes bus would ply the 12-kilometer route but will not take passengers.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sick Cabinet, corruption hinder Mega's performance
Sick Cabinet, corruption hinder Mega's performance The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prolonged friction among the economic ministers and the corrupt bureaucracy constitute two main factors contributing to the bad performance of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government, according to the research and development center of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Steel makers ready to compete under regional free trade scheme
Steel makers ready to compete under regional free trade scheme Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's steel manufacturers are ready to compete with their regional peers under the ASEAN free trade area (AFTA) as the former group was more efficient than the latter, said an industry executive.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Equil clarifies
Equil clarifies In the article Bottled drinking water business thriving (The Jakarta Post Dec. 16), in the last paragraph the writer says that "Morgen Sutanto is president of Equil bottled drinking water company. We would like to correct that, in fact, Morgen Sutanto is president of Equil natural mineral water company. IRAWAN SISWANDI, Sales Manager, PT. Equilindo Asri, Jakarta Note: We thank you for your correction --Editor
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stocks, rupiah to get firmer: Analysts
Stocks, rupiah to get firmer: Analysts A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Jakarta stock market is expected to move higher this week driven mainly by cheap bluechip shares, analysts say. Zulfikar, a stock analyst at brokerage firm PT Mandiri Sekuritas, said over the weekend that among the bluechip companies considered to be undervalued were auto conglomerate PT Astra International, and telecommunications firms PT Indosat and PT Telkom.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
WIN to launch 3G network
WIN to launch 3G network JAKARTA: PT Wireless Indonesia (WIN), mobile data telecommunications network and service provider company will launch its new mobile data network in first quarter 2003. The network, using CDMA (Code Digital Multimedia Access) 2000 1xEV-DO is a third generation (3G) network which enables delivery of wireless internet, video streaming, mobile VPN (virtual private network) and other next generation wireless data services, the company said in a statement.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disciplinary committee sought for probe into graft
Disciplinary committee sought for probe into graft The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruption watchdog Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) urged judges on Saturday to form a disciplinary committee to probe an alleged corruption case that reportedly implicates a South Jakarta District Court judge, which was reported to police on Friday.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN - Japan Exchange Year 2003
ASEAN - Japan Exchange Year 2003 (Nihon-ASEAN Koryunen 2003) Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi proposed to designate the year 2003 as the "ASEAN - Japan Exchange Year" during his visit to Southeast Asian countries last January. Exchange program and activities would not only contribute to deepening mutual understanding between ASEAN and Japan as they should galvanize their economies, which have been suffering since the Asian Financial crisis in 1997 and 1998.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Noted local actor Ratno Timoer died on Sunday evening of a stroke and heart complications at Pelni Hospital, Jakarta. He was 60. He had been receiving medical treatment since Dec. 16. His body was taken back to his house at Jl. Duren Tiga No. 45, Pancoran, South Jakarta. Ratno is survived by his wife, Tien Samatha, and five children. Born in Surabaya on March 8, 1942, Ratno was well known for his main role as the blind hero in Si Buta dari Gua Hantu (The Blind from the Ghost Cave).
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rufriadi weeps over justice in Aceh
Rufriadi weeps over justice in Aceh It was still fresh in the mind of Rufriadi, 28, when a number of uniformed members of the security apparatus raided his Legal Aid Institute (LBH) office in Aceh earlier this year. "We were all told to take off our clothes and crawl to an old truck," he said, smiling bitterly. Of the 15 people nabbed, only Rufriadi was not a university student. "When they hit me, I had a relapse of my asthma.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Is there a democracy deficit at IMF?
Is there a democracy deficit at IMF? Sugeng Bahagijo, Deputy Executive Secretary, International NGO Forum on Indonesian Development (INFID), Jakarta, sugeng@nusa.or.id Currently, reforms at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are underway, including on the debt front. But for the developing and poor countries, the reforms are missing one big issue: The governance questions.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TPM's use of word Muslim
TPM's use of word Muslim From Koran Tempo The decision made by a number of lawyers who call themselves the Muslim Lawyers Team (TPM) to defend suspected terrorists is controversial. This is due to a number of reasons: * The team is defending fellow Muslims, whose acts are condemned by Muslims in general. Therefore, to use the term "Muslim Lawyers" will hurt the feelings of Muslim people in general.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's prospect of advancing to semis slight
Indonesia's prospect of advancing to semis slight Agencies, Jakarta Indonesia's prospects of advancing to the semifinals of the Tiger Cup are at stake following its disappointing performance in its Group A match against Vietnam on Saturday. Playing before its own fans, Indonesia had to be content with a 2-2 draw in the biennial Southeast Asian soccer tournament, Antara reported. The result puts Vietnam at the top of the Group with seven points after three matches.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disappointed Indosat workers plan rallies, strike this week
Disappointed Indosat workers plan rallies, strike this week Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disappointed with the divestment of state international call operator PT Indosat, the workers' union at the company is planning to stage mass rallies on Monday and Tuesday as well as a strike on Friday to force the government to cancel the recent sale of the company to a Singaporean firm.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's 2003 budget to add burden to residents
Jakarta's 2003 budget to add burden to residents Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta residents will have to shoulder more of a burden in 2003 as the 10.37 percent increase of the 2003 City Budget from Rp 9.7 trillion in 2002 to nearly Rp 11 trillion next year will strongly rely on taxes and other fees.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Monas park sees drop in attendance
Monas park sees drop in attendance Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Monument (Monas) park, now encircled with a high iron fence that cost Rp 8.7 billion, failed to bring in the same number of visitors in the first weekend since it reopened. "The number of visitors to the park has decreased compared to the time before the construction of the fence," said Parlan, a park employee.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt wants less political parties
Govt wants less political parties JAKARTA: Home Affairs Minister Hari Sabarno said the government would like to see only a small number of political parties to contest the 2004 general election. "We hope there will be a small number of political parties (to contest elections), otherwise it will confuse the people," he said on Saturday. Asked if the minister had an idea on the ideal number of elections contestants, Hari simply said he would let the people decide.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Consolidation of democracy: Anticipating 2004
Consolidation of democracy: Anticipating 2004 Smita Notosusanto Cetro Next year, is the fifth anniversary of the end of the Soeharto regime which marked Indonesia's transition from authoritarianism to democracy. Indonesia was hailed as the newest addition to the long-list of "third wave" democracies already in progress since 1974. Many of these nascent democracies are now showing signs of reverting to authoritarianism.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police gaining momentum but need further reform
Police gaining momentum but need further reform M. Riefqi Muna Member of Supervisory Group of the U.K.-based Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR). riefqi@gmx.net In the beginning of 2002 the police had at their disposal a new law on national police that gave them greater institutional independence directly under the president. By the end of 2002 the police have been praised for their work with police from several other countries in the Bali terror investigation.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Bank defends proposal to spinoff several refineries
World Bank defends proposal to spinoff several refineries Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank has defended its proposal for the spinoff of several refineries now operated by state oil and gas company Pertamina, saying the proposal was aimed at creating a competitive environment in the country's downstream sector.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history. When it does break out, however, it is often violent and brutal. Violent clashes between Muslims and Christians in Maluku, Kalimantan and Sulawesi perhaps represent the most brutal episode of Muslims- Christian relations in Indonesian history.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papuans stuck in PNG want to return home
Papuans stuck in PNG want to return home The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 14,000 Papuan border crossers, including suspected separatists, are currently languishing in numerous makeshift camps across neighboring Papua New Guinea (PNG) and most of them want to return home. Indonesian Ambassador to PNG J.R.G. Djopari asked on Saturday the Papuan administration to accept the border crossers once they return to their homeland.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE This article is provided by the Japanese embassy "Walk together, advance together" Indonesia is 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 committment to further assist Indonesia in achieving stability.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
POLICE REFORM: Japanese police advisors assist Indonesian
POLICE REFORM: Japanese police advisors assist Indonesian National Police Reform through a pilot project on enhancement of civilian police activities (crime scene identification and communication and command control for police deployment) at Bekasi Police Resort, Jakarta Metropolitan Police.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rufriadi weeps over justice in Aceh
Rufriadi weeps over justice in Aceh It was still fresh in the mind of Rufriadi, 28, when a number of uniformed members of the security apparatus raided his Legal Aid Institute (LBH) office in Aceh earlier this year. "We were all told to take off our clothes and crawl to an old truck," he said, smiling bitterly. Of the 15 people nabbed, only Rufriadi was not a university student. "When they hit me, I had a relapse of my asthma.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian consumers pessimistic about economic recovery: Survey
Indonesian consumers pessimistic about economic recovery: Survey The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian consumers were among the most pessimistic in Asia- Pacific, believing the economic recovery would not materialize until 2004, a survey said. The AC Nielsen Asia Pacific Regional Survey on consumer confidence trends showed that the prolonged economic crisis, crime and the recent bombing in tourist haven Bali, might dampen consumer confidence in the economic outlook.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia still respect
Indonesia still respect the "one China policy" Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta If there is one country that understands more fully what China's "one-China policy" means, that country is Indonesia. Indonesia, a diverse country encompassing a huge archipelago, has faced challenges of separation since she was established in 1945, and still faces some demands for independence in Aceh and West Papua.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Restoring public trust in the media
Restoring public trust in the media Thomas Hanitzsch Technische Universitat Ilmenau Germany As we come closer to the end of the year, media practitioners and researchers tend to reflect and ask themselves: Was 2002 a good year for the Indonesian media scene? Economically, yes it was! Even though the country has not yet recovered from the economic turmoil of the late 1990s, total ad expenditure is expected to reach Rp 12 trillion at the end of the year, from Rp 9.7 trillion in 2001.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE JAPAN: DECEMBER 23 Information on study in Japan The Japanese government is making efforts to increase the number of foreign students studying in Japan as a way to nurture and strengthen friendships with other countries. A survey conducted up to May 2002 disclosed that 95,550 foreign students were studying in Japan, of which 1,441 were Indonesians.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rufriadi weeps over justice in Aceh
Rufriadi weeps over justice in Aceh It was still fresh in the mind of Rufriadi, 28, when a number of uniformed members of the security apparatus raided his Legal Aid Institute (LBH) office in Aceh earlier this year. "We were all told to take off our clothes and crawl to an old truck," he said, smiling bitterly. Of the 15 people nabbed, only Rufriadi was not a university student. "When they hit me, I had a relapse of my asthma.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
GPP Maluku faces challenges right after establishment
GPP Maluku faces challenges right after establishment It is virtually unimaginable to many people in Ambon, or in Maluku province in general, that amid the escalating sectarian conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and inflicted billions of rupiah in material losses, there is still a group of Muslim and Christian women with a keen sense of humanity and a desire for peace.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta Cafes, restaurants promise unforgettable night While most Jakartans will usually stay at home watching television during New Year's Eve, clubbers and party goers will be treated to a variety of live extravaganzas at cafes, restaurants, hotels and public parks to count down the remaining hours of 2002. For clubbers and party goers, cafes and restaurants might be the preferred place to welcome in the New Year.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stocks, rupiah to get firmer
Stocks, rupiah to get firmer A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market is expected to move higher this week driven mainly by cheap bluechip shares, analysts say. Zulfikar, a stock analyst at brokerage firm PT Mandiri Sekuritas, said over the weekend that among the bluechip companies considered to be undervalued were auto conglomerate PT Astra International, and telecommunications firms PT Indosat and PT Telkom.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
GPP Maluku faces challenges right after establishment
GPP Maluku faces challenges right after establishment It is virtually unimaginable to many people in Ambon, or in Maluku province in general, that amid the escalating sectarian conflict, which has claimed thousands of lives and inflicted billions of rupiah in material losses, there is still a group of Muslim and Christian women with a keen sense of humanity and a desire for peace.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia still respect the "one China policy"
Indonesia still respect the "one China policy" Jusuf Wanandi, Founder and Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta If there is one country that understands more fully what China's "one-China policy" means, that country is Indonesia. Indonesia, a diverse country encompassing a huge archipelago, has faced challenges of separation since she was established in 1945, and still faces some demands for independence in Aceh and West Papua.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, RP to boost antiterror cooperation: Minister
RI, RP to boost antiterror cooperation: Minister Agencies, Jakarta Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda emphasized on Saturday the need for Jakarta and Manila to enhance security cooperation to tackle the increasing terrorist threats in the region. Speaking at a press conference at the end of his two-day visit to the Philippines, the minister said cooperation in intelligence information, immigration and police control would be vital for the two countries.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Budiono leads detikcom out of the storm
Budiono leads detikcom out of the storm Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta This year's Idul Fitri holiday season gave workaholics, such as Budiono Darsono, a rare break. Budiono deserved the extended rest from Dec. 5 to Dec. 10, as it was the first time he has taken a break since the birth of detikcom, the online media he co-founded in 1998 and which survived the worldwide dotcom business crash last year.
Mon, 23 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku government denies entry to 67 foreigners
Maluku government denies entry to 67 foreigners The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 67 foreigners have been denied entry to the conflict- ridden province of Maluku since the civilian emergency authorities there imposed a travel ban on non-Indonesians last April, a local government officer said on Saturday. Head of the Ambon immigration office Wiryono did not explain why the 67 foreigners were prohibited from visiting Maluku, saying most of them tried to come as tourists holding valid passports.