Archive: 24 December 2002
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Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telecom compensation packages await govt approval
Telecom compensation packages await govt approval The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said that an independent appraisal team had finished calculating compensation packages and terms of payment for state-owned local call operator PT Telkom and state-owned international call operator PT Indosat for losing their exclusive rights following the liberalization of the telecommunications sector.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso: a suspect turned city governor
Sutiyoso: a suspect turned city governor Raymond Toruan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Maj. Gen. (ret.) Sutiyoso has an impressive track record. He was Jakarta Military Commander in 1996 when the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) headquarters on Jl. Diponegoro 58 was attacked by military and police forces of then-president Soeharto's authoritarian administration.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
New direction for S'pore-RI ties
New direction for S'pore-RI ties Leonard C. Sebastian, Senior Fellow, Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Singapore's relations with Indonesia have been jostled out of their comfort zone of predictability and stability where they had nestled since the 1970s. Several shocks have ripped through Indonesia since the 1997 financial crisis: The collapse of Soeharto's regime, the decline of Golkar and the emergence of political Islam.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir `glad' Soros is convicted of insider trading
Mahathir `glad' Soros is convicted of insider trading Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has expressed satisfaction that a Paris court found billionaire financier and philanthropist George Soros guilty of insider trading, news reports said Sunday. "I am glad to hear that," Mahathir was quoted as saying by the national news agency Bernama.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Decorations light up Xmas celebrations
Decorations light up Xmas celebrations Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every year, people decorate their homes with beautiful Christmas decorations, among the most popular being the Christmas tree, garlands and gingerbread houses. For most people, decorating their home to greet Christmas day is a special event that not only adds merriment to the atmosphere but also brings family members closer together.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Merry Xmas from Muslims: A lesson in tolerance
Merry Xmas from Muslims: A lesson in tolerance Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University (UIN), Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu I am a Muslim, born and raised in a Muslim family. I was educated in the pesantren (boarding school) where I studied Islamic studies and now I am studying history in a multicultural society. I have become increasingly aware that there is not only "us", but also "they".
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt could be sued over R&D uproar
Govt could be sued over R&D uproar Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As controversy over the government's plan to let cooperative debtors off criminal charges continues, the Legal Aid Institute (LBH) said on Monday that a class action against such a policy might be considered an option. LBH Chairman Munarman told The Jakarta Post that the action could be a good way of protecting the interests of the public.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alleged Money Politics in 2002
Alleged Money Politics in 2002 ===================================================================== Cases Alleged parties Amount --------------------------------------------------------------------- Alleged corruption at PT JITF and dozens Rp 20m for PT Jakarta International Trade of PDI Perjuangan each councillor Fair (JITF) councillors Budget approval Sutiyoso and Rp 3 billion councillors Accountability speech Sutiyoso and Rp 250m for councillors each councillor Gubernatorial election...
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe
Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said on Monday that it would allow U.S. federal agents to participate in the investigation of the Aug. 30 shooting at the PT Freeport Indonesia gold mine in Timika, Papua, which killed two American workers and one Indonesian.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign Ministry
Foreign Ministry explains From Kompas In response to the letter sent by Robert P. titled Foreign Ministry trapped in coordination meeting, ing (Kompas, December 18), we I I consider it necessary to explain that information coordination meetings are one of the ministry's routine activities related to the working territories of the representative offices of the Republic of Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to prosecute errant forest concessionaires
Govt urged to prosecute errant forest concessionaires Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal and environmental experts have urged the Ministry of Forestry to file criminal charges against industrial timber plantation companies who have misused reforestation funds. "The government has to take them to court, because it is their responsibility to protect the environment," said Ibrahim Assegaf, the director executive of the Center for Indonesian Law and Policy Studies (PSHK).
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Komnas: 22 x 1 line
1. Komnas: 22 x 1 line Komnas, NGOs pursue May 1998 rioters 2. FBI: 16 x 3 lines Govt OKs FBI involvement in Papua probe 3. Mega: 35 x 1 line Women should fight for equal rights: Megawati 4. LH: 26 x 1 line Sanctions sought over Padusan mudslide
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: RI, China to cut illegal log trade3
* Headlines: RI, China to cut illegal log trade3 * National:Komnas pursues May 1998 rioters4 * Archipelago: Police deny fear of Laskar Jundullah5 * Opinion: New direction for S'pore-RI ties 6 * City: 'Rp 4.8b from 2002 budget misused'8 * Sports: 'Oracle' beats 'OneWorld' 9 * World: Iraq opens doors to CIA 12 * Business:Air reservation system hurting Bali14 * Features: Hildawati, a portrait of eminence 20
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 26 , 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 26 , 2002 Exhibitions * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), Dec. 28 to Feb. 15. Museums and Galleries * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel. 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Museum of Bali, Jl. Letkol Wisnu, downtown of Denpasar (Tel.
Tue, 24 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.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/5CAPT24
JP/5/5CAPT24 Caption/ AP SEARCH FOR MCDONALD'S BOMBERS: Investigators survey the damaged McDonald's outlet in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar following an explosion that killed three people on Dec. 5. The police have intensified the hunt for Agung Abdul Hamid, a senior member of radical Laskar Jundullah, who has been blamed for masterminding the bombing, and have summoned another activist, Tamsil Linrung, for questioning this week.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to protest S'pore's construction on disputed island
Malaysia to protest S'pore's construction on disputed island Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is again protesting the defiant actions of neighboring Singapore, which continues unabated construction on a tiny disputed island, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Monday. In an interview with the Malay-language Utusan Malaysia, Syed Hamid said Kuala Lumpur considers it disrespectful that Singapore was proceeding with building on Batu Puteh island off its southern Johor state.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanity Benny Susetyo Pr Catholic Priest Malang, East Java 2. Singa -- New direction for S'pore- Indonesia ties 2 X 30 JP/6/SINGA New direction for S'pore-RI ties Leonard C. Sebastian Senior Fellow Institute of Defense and Strategic Studies The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threat
Congregations cautious amid possible bomb threat Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People intending to celebrate Christmas on Wednesday remain fearful of possible bomb attacks despite heightened security, but insist they will attend celebrations in churches or other public places. "I am still very afraid by the security situation.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002
TV Program: Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2002 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. News 7:30 Sports 8:30 Environment 9:30 Children's Program 10:30 Quiz 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Drama Comedy 5:00 Entertainment Show 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Teen's Program 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 6:00 a.m. News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysians implicated in Bali attack
Malaysians implicated in Bali attack Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police on Monday added two Malaysians and four Indonesians to the list of suspects behind the Bali bombing, in the strongest sign so far that the bombing was the work of a terrorist group with a regional scope. "Their names were gleaned from documents investigators have found," joint-investigative team spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang, said as quoted by Antara.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sports funds from cigarettes
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.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sanctions sought over mudslide
Sanctions sought over mudslide Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of the Environment called on the government to deal firmly with state forestry company PT Perhutani and the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG), which, it said, should be held responsible for the recent mudflow that killed more than 30 at a hot spring tourist resort in Mojokerto, East Java.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flyover, underpass work slow, traffic jams continue
Flyover, underpass work slow, traffic jams continue Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All but one of eight flyover and underpass construction projects in Jakarta are behind schedule, adding to the city's traffic woes. The City Public Works Agency is currently building six flyover bridges and two underpasses for smoother traffic flows at main intersections.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Islamic moderates, hard-liners wage battle in media
Islamic moderates, hard-liners wage battle in media Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of local publications have recently rejected or become overly wary of articles critical of Islam after an opinion piece by a moderate Muslim drew condemnation and a death threats from Islamic hardliners, two Muslim intellectuals said on Monday.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bishops call for reconciliation
Bishops call for reconciliation Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senior Christian leaders called on Monday for a revival in Indonesia focused on reconciliation among followers of various religions in the aftermath of sectarian fighting and heightened tensions since the international "war on terror" began.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Women should fight for equal rights: Megawati
Women should fight for equal rights: Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has urged Indonesian women to fight, instead of beg, for equal rights as the 1945 Constitution guarantees all citizens equality before the state and law. During the celebration of Women's Day on Monday at the State Palace, Megawati emphasized that women should not ask for special treatment in the cause of eliminating discrimination against women.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/jundul
JP/5/jundul Police deny fear of Laskar Jundullah JP/5/pln 2 x 25 PLN workers flee to avoid possible attack in Banjar 1 x 28 JP/5/kampar Mob ravages Kampar regent's office
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mayor to get new office
Mayor to get new office Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There could be more than city officials moving into the new office building of the South Jakarta Mayoralty on Jl. Prapanca Raya, South Jakarta, which is expected to be in full operation in January. The estimated Rp 250 billion (US$28 million) project, which will be completed in 2005, was built over the Blok P cemetery, and ghosts could well be a part of the package deal. The new building (see photo below) is located on 4.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Security, economic worries make Xmas less merry
Security, economic worries make Xmas less merry Lauren Gelfand, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong, China Boughs of holly and garlands of tinsel are all-too likely to be hiding security cameras in Asia this Christmas as fears of terrorism and economic gloom cast a pall over the festive season. Following the Oct. 12 bombing on the Indonesian resort island of Bali blamed on the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) regional terror network, much of the region is on edge.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign Ministry on
Foreign Ministry on coordination meeting From Kompas In response to the letter sent by Mr Robert P. titled Foreign Ministry trapped in coordination meeting, ing (Kompas, December 18), we I I consider it necessary to explain that information coordination meetings are one of the ministry's routine activities related to the working territories of the representative offices of the Republic of Indonesia.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Charting a sustainable, green future
Charting a sustainable, green future Marco Kusumawijaya, Contributor, Bellagio, Italy, marcokw@centrin.net.id Bellagio, two hours drive up the hill from Milan, Italy, is a perfect place to do green mapping. But the 22 green mapmakers from 14 countries -- six of them from developing countries, including this writer from Indonesia, were not there to do exactly that. Instead, they were there staying at the Rockefeller Foundation's 50-acre hilly estate by the highland lake, from Dec. 2 to Dec.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
A not so serene Christmas
A not so serene Christmas The mood is somewhere between insecurity and apprehensiveness as Christian communities across the country prepare for Christmas this year. It is not unlike last year, when Christmas Day was celebrated with the lingering memories of terrorist bombings from the previous year, when a number of churches nationwide were targeted, killing at least 15 churchgoers and seriously injuring 96 other innocent people.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police raid raises serious questions
Police raid raises serious questions Cameron Bates and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The flashing strobe lights and lasers accompanying the beats of Indonesia's most promising DJs at a dance music festival in Jakarta overnight Saturday were replaced with the harsh spotlights of television cameras and the faces of brown-uniformed police officers.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, China agree to cut illegal log trade
RI, China agree to cut illegal log trade Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Chinese government to curb the flow of illegal logs into China. Minister of Forestry Mohamad Prakosa said on Monday that the agreement was reached during a visit to Beijing on Dec. 18. The move was expected to help cut the demand for illegal logs, he said.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
House members regret Ligitan loss?
House members regret Ligitan loss? From Warta Kota I am not very impressed by the regretful statements made by some members of the House of Representatives over the loss of the Ligitan and Sipadan islands to Malaysia. Why? Because their roles and capabilities to represent the people are really doubtful. I even suspect that the members want to take advantage of the situation. I fully agree that the defeat is lamentable because it reflects failure in our diplomatic performance.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post will devote all of section two of our editions
The Jakarta Post will devote all of section two of our editions from Thursday Dec. 26 through Tuesday Dec. 31, 2002, to year-end reports, with the exception of Sunday's. The year-ender packages will begin with National and City issues (Dec. 26), followed by Business and World (Dec. 27) and Features and Sports (Dec. 28), while the last two editions of the year will contain a political, economic and social outlook based on a series of discussions with experts held recently. Publisher
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ahmad Junaidi
Ahmad Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Almost all political activities in the city, such as the approval of the city budget and the governor's accountability speech, as well as the recent gubernatorial election this year, were tainted by allegations of money politics. It is suspected that money played an important role in the approval of the budget in January and the acceptance of Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech in July.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanity
Christmas reflection: Illuminating humanity Benny Susetyo Pr, Catholic Priest, Malang, East Java Acts of violence have plagued the nation one after another, as though we have been affected by a terrible illness of some sort. Common sense is becoming a rarity, and we witness bloodshed among our fellow countrymen everyday; yet this fails to make us sad and correct ourselves. Instead, the violence has become the norm. Is this the dark side of our country's sense of humanity?
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
ICG corrects report on JI
ICG corrects report on JI JAKARTA: Responding to a complaint filed by Indonesian Military (TNI) spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, the International Crisis Group (ICG) has revised its latest report on Jamaah Islamiyah's operations in Indonesia. ICG reported recently that Fauzi Hasbi, a JI member of Aceh province, maintained regular communications with Sjafrie since he surrendered to the military in 1979.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sultan disappointed but understands China issue
Sultan disappointed but understands China issue Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengku Buwono X expressed his disappointment with the recent cancellation of a planned visit by Taiwanese President Chen Shu-bian to the province, but said he could understand the central government's unilateral action due to its adherence to a One-China policy. "I myself was not informed of the government's unilateral cancellation as it is the business of the central government.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Limits of technocratic policy making -- Lessons from Argentina
Limits of technocratic policy making -- Lessons from Argentina Anis Chowdhury Professor of Economics University of Western Sydney Australia Senior Economist United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR) Jakarta The culmination of three and half years (1998-2001) of recession in the sudden collapse of the Argentine economy and the ensuing political crisis last year was not surprising given Argentina's history of economic crisis.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Judge reported for corruption
Judge reported for corruption JAKARTA: After filing a complaint with the city police last weekend, a lawyer reported a South Jakarta District Court judge, Torang Tampubolon, to the Supreme Court on Monday for alleged extortion. "We demand the Supreme Court immediately investigate the case," Wawan Iriawan, lawyer for PT Satya Teguh Persada, said at the court building.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.23
Rupiah Rates Dec.23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,275.31 4,708.13 5,018.58 4,964.63 Brunei dollar 1 5,377.33 4,800.69 5,115.64 5,062.23 Canadian dollar 1 6,047.89 5,398.96 5,753.57 5,693.09 Swiss franc 1 6,585.14 5,879.05 6,264.67 6,199.34 Danish krone 1 1,295.68 1,156.91 1,232.63 1,219.94 Euro 1 9,622.05 8,590.97 9,153.79 9,059.01 Poundsterling 1 15,022.92 13,415.44 14,291.82 14,146.31 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,201.51 1,073.24 1,143.04 1,131.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power politics 2003
Power politics 2003 Chusnul Mar'iyah The years that followed the epochal students, civil society and political victory in 1998 were a lonely time for realists in Indonesia. The 1999 election, for instance, had a bad impact on Indonesian politics. The absence of effective coalitions in the building process of politics indirectly caused the fall of then president Soeharto. Ever since then, we have experienced several successions in national leadership, from Soeharto to B.J.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Komnas pursues May 1998 rioters
Komnas pursues May 1998 rioters Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Those involved in the May 1998 riots may not run free much longer as the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) and a group of non-governmental organizations have established separate teams to investigate the riots. Both aim to create pressure for the holding of ad-hoc trials for those responsible for the riots.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
`I'm not worried about bomb threats at Xmas'
`I'm not worried about bomb threats at Xmas' The police have tightened security in the city for the Christmas holiday. Churches are also taking preventive measures against the unexpected, especially during Christmas Mass, such as the series of Christmas Eve bombings which marred the holidays in 2000.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt says deficit under control
Govt says deficit under control The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is on track to contain the 2002 state budget deficit within the targeted limit, according to Minister of Finance Boediono. He was quoted by detik.com as saying on Monday that although revenue from value-added tax (VAT) was lower than projected, the government managed to obtain higher income tax from the oil and gas sector. He did not elaborate.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia advances to the semis of Tiger Cup
Indonesia advances to the semis of Tiger Cup Unbelievably, Indonesia advanced to the semifinals of the Tiger Cup following a surprising 13-1 victory against the lowly Philippines at Bung Karno Stadium in Central Jakarta on Monday. With this result, Indonesia became the runner-up in Group A and will meet Group B champions Malaysia in the semifinals. Vietnam, which tops Group A, will meet Group B runner-up Thailand in another semifinal.
Tue, 24 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antiterror unit starts tough tasks this week
Antiterror unit starts tough tasks this week Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A special antiterror team linking the police, the military, and several ministries started its work on Monday, with the first task to monitor and evaluate security around the country during Christmas and New Year's celebrations. The 48-member team is tasked to coordinate Indonesia's efforts to combat terrorism, according to Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.