Archive: 29 December 2002
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Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
New secretary general at crucial point for ASEAN
New secretary general at crucial point for ASEAN Chin Kin Wah Senior Fellow Institute of Southeast Asian Studies The Straits Times Asian News Network Singapore The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will have a new man in Jakarta next month when Ong Keng Yong, press secretary to Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, succeeds Rodolfo Severino of the Philippines as ASEAN secretary-general.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 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?
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TV Program: Sunday, December 29, 2002
TV Program: Sunday, December 29, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 7:30 Sports 8:00 Documentary 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Film 10:30 Children's Program 11:00 Maskum Show 12:30 p.m. Traditional Comedy 2:00 Music 3:00 Documentary 4:00 Variety Show 5:00 Sports 6:00 News 7:00 TV Drama 7:30 Variety Show 9:00 News 9:30 Comedy 11:00 Theater TPI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Cartoon 8:30 Cooking Program 9:00 Entertainment News 10:00 Variety Show 11:00 TV Drama 12:30 p.m.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Another muddling through scenario
Another muddling through scenario Muhammad Chatib Basri How do we mark the economic performance in 2002 and what is the prospect for 2003? The average real GDP growth (y-o-y) up to the third quarter of 2002 was recorded at 3.4 percent. It is true that the Bali blast is predicted to have impacted on the overall Indonesian economy. Our sensitivity analysis shows the 15 percent decline in the number of tourists will reduce the GDP growth by 0.15 percent.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/INTRO
JP/6/INTRO Both support and opposition have highlighted the journey of the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA), since its inception back in 1993. Certain sectors of the public support AFTA due to the fact that AFTA, which aims at stamping out trade barriers within the region, would expedite the flow of goods and services in the region, boosting trade growth. Traders and producers would benefit from AFTA, since it would expand markets of goods and services.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Celebrating Christmas with the handicapped
Celebrating Christmas with the handicapped Primatmojo Djanoe, Contributor, Jakarta What is on your mind when Christmas is just around the corner? The beautiful and melodious Christmas carols that are sung to praise Jesus Christ? The lights from Christmas trees which twinkle luminously as if inviting us to celebrate the happy day? Or the content and peaceful feelings of attending Mass with the entire family?
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garin's new film cements his reputation
Garin's new film cements his reputation Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (I Want to Kiss You Just Once a.k.a. The Bird Man Tale) **1/2 (out of ****); Drama, 90 minutes; Starring Lulu Tobing, Octavianus Rysiat, Sonya Baransano, Minus Karoba, Adi Kurdi; Written and Directed by Garin Nugroho; A SET Film Workshop and Prima Entertainment Production.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans learn to love classical music
Jakartans learn to love classical music Beccy Ann, Contributor, Jakarta Entitled the Popstravaganza Holiday Concert, the performance by the Twilite Orchestra on Dec. 18 was packed with an audience of some 750 people. The tickets were completely sold out, making it impossible to purchase them on the eve of the performance.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/15/VOLKER
JP/15/VOLKER If you go Where: The Pinglin Tea Industry Museum is located at 19-1 Songchi Keng, Shuiteh Village, Pinglin Township, Taipei County (about 40- kilometers southeast of the capital). The museum runs a shuttle bus service to and from central Taipei. Opening hours are 9am to 5pm, Tuesday to Sunday. For more information phone the museum on 8862-2665 6035. Getting there: Malaysia Airlines has regular return flights from Jakarta to Taipei.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economic integration in Southeast Asia: Making AFTA work
Economic integration in Southeast Asia: Making AFTA work Puspa Delima Amri Centre fore Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta The year 2002 marked an important era for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members, as they embarked on the long evolving plan to realize the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA). However, the event did not arrive in the arms of the most enthusiastic audience, at least not for Indonesian spectators.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/WINAHYO
JP/6/WINAHYO Indosat, good governance and paper companies Winahyo Soekanto Lawyer Consumer Care Foundation Jakarta winahyo@yahoo.com At least on paper, the controversial sale of 41.9 percent of government shares of Indosat to Singapore telecommunications firm Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) will ease budget deficits, despite criticism that it could have been sold at higher prices.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
M. Riefqi Muna
M. Riefqi Muna Member, Supervisory Group Global Facilitation Network for Security Sector Reform (GFN-SSR) riefqi@gmx.net Jakarta Indonesia is the largest maritime or archipelagic state in the world. The legal framework recognizing this status follows Indonesia's ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) 1982. UNCLOS provided a legal foundation for Indonesia to exercise its sovereignty over its entire, internationally recognized territory.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Don't lose
Don't lose more islands From Media Indonesia My heart broke to learn that, whatever the reasons, Indonesia had lost East Timor. And I found it strange that Abdurrahman Wahid -- when he was president -- changed the name of Irian Jaya to Papua, a phenomenon that I believe has the potential to cause disintegration as Papua is the name of a state on the eastern part of the island where Irian Jaya is located.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reinventing globalization
Reinventing globalization Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch Indonesia If there is one word that has been the most frequently mentioned by people around the world over the past three to five years, it has been globalization. Leaders would have less confidence if they did not include or address globalization in any of their speeches. Newspapers and magazines would have less pride if they did not denote globalization in their articles.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
AFTA: A wake-up call for RI business
AFTA: A wake-up call for RI business A'an Suryana and Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ira Murweni, a 34-year old housewife, strolled along an aisle in a supermarket in South Jakarta. To meet her family's needs, she goes shopping at least twice a month. She recalled an interesting discovery. "Since the beginning of last year, the price gap between imported and locally made products has shrunk," Ira observed. Susanna Merry, a 35-year-old housewife living in Bekasi, had a similar view.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oscar gives peek of 2003 couture collection
Oscar gives peek of 2003 couture collection Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flowing fabrics, color combinations, beautiful colored beads, stones and shinny paillettes were the decorative details that accentuated the feminine silhouettes at the recent show by fashion designer Oscar Lawalata. During the show, the young designer showcased his works under the brand name Oscar Oscar Couture, consisting of 15 elegant evening gowns and eight shirts for men.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crush GAM if
Crush GAM if they betray The public was shocked to learn from the army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) had shot Acehnese and members of the Indonesian military. According to the Indonesian military, since the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Indonesian government and GAM in Geneva, Switzerland, on Dec. 9, GAM has violated the agreement 24 times.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sipon: He ain't heavy, he's my husband
Sipon: He ain't heavy, he's my husband Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sipon, now 35, was only a humble factory laborer when she met Wiji Thukul. She led a plain and modest life until she became personally involved and ended up marrying the rebellious poet. Her concept of an ordinary household and married life all but vanished as she got to know more about her husband, whose real name was Wiji Widodo.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prospect for law enforcement in 2003
Prospect for law enforcement in 2003 Satya Arinanto Lecturer and Deputy Dean School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta arinanto@cbn.net.id The discourse on law enforcement usually starts from the issue of the legal system. According to Lawrence M. Friedman of Stanford University, in one of his influential books, American Law, in modern American society the legal system is everywhere and surrounds everyone.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Enjoying Spas in Sleman Regency
Enjoying Spas in Sleman Regency It is every one's dream to become an appealing individual with a perfect shape both physically and mentally. Appearing fit and healthy is a necessity for all the people no matter who they are. Keeping up with tight schedules, more demanding life style and more hectic environment have made the people even look more tired, and more stressful then ever.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The private capture of common good
The private capture of common good B. Herry-Priyono Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta The year 2002 began with torrential floods battering Jakarta and many other cities. Nature cares nothing for our logic; she has her own, which we do not acknowledge until we are crushed under her wheel. By the end of 2002, it is clear that the way we were crushed has less to do with nature than with our disregard for how nature needs nurture. The attempt to conquer Mother Nature began long before 2002.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan replies
Taiwan replies This is in response to Jusuf Wanandi's article Indonesia still respects the one China policy which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Dec. 23, 2002. President Chen's planned visit to Bali and Yogyakarta was a response to your government's call for international help after the terrorist attack in Bali, and was aimed at helping Indonesia revitalize her battered tourist industry and dwindling foreign direct investment.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bantarto Bandoro
Bantarto Bandoro Editor The Indonesian Quarterly CSIS bandoro@csis.or.id Are bilateral relations important for a country beset by multidimensional national problems, like Indonesia? The answer is definitely yes; they are as important as any other form of international cooperation. But why do bilateral relations matter so much for Indonesia?
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese motorcycles find local market a bumpy ride
Chinese motorcycles find local market a bumpy ride Peter Janssen, Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Jakarta Motor industry pundits predicted not long ago that Chinese motorcycles would this year grab 50 percent of the Indonesian market. But the reality has proved to be good news for those terrified by the threat of cheap Chinese goods flooding into Southeast Asia as the region slowly liberalizes trade.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our
As was the case in 2001, this year we are happy to provide our loyal readers with a wide variety of yearend articles covering the main issues that have been dominating the life of the country for the past 12 months. The Jakarta Post hosted a two-day seminar involving 14 scholars from several fields of expertise at the Santika Hotel, Jakarta on Nov. 21 and 22, 2002, for advice on topics which should be presented.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/IMAGE
JP/20/IMAGE Christmas all the way Text and Photos by Tarko Sudiarno Just like everywhere else in the world, Christmas for farmers living on the slopes of Mount Merapi, in Wates village, Magelang, Central Java, is also a time for jovial celebration. The farmers though, celebrate the birth of Christ in their own way, modest but full of meaning as well as hope. Hay, dried banana leaves, janur (young coconut leaves) and chili plants are used to decorate the nativity scene.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Essential services in 2003: Who owns (and thus, trades) our life?
Essential services in 2003: Who owns (and thus, trades) our life? Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch Indonesia Life is a game of power. The powerful rulers have their power not because others want it, but because the former use the latter for their own benefit. Despite its bright side, globalization, in one or many ways, has been creating the imbalances between the powerful, who benefit from the increasing share of our world economy, and the powerless, who suffer from it.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional amendments
Constitutional amendments Satya Arinanto Lecture and Vice Dean School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta arinanto@cbn.net.id One of the biggest legal issues during 2002 -- and the years immediately preceding it -- was the question of further amending the 1945 Constitution. According to S.E.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
GAM not only for Acehnese; peace and prosperity top rebel wish list
GAM not only for Acehnese; peace and prosperity top rebel wish list Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Tamiang, Aceh Fatigued after a long journey, four journalists, one from The Jakarta Post, received a fright when a gunman suddenly stepped out from behind some trees near Paya Reyeuk, a remote village in Tamiang that is home to a large population of ethnic Javanese and Bataks.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali hotels fully booked, Garuda adds on extra flights
Bali hotels fully booked, Garuda adds on extra flights Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The holiday season has brought new hope to Bali's ailing tourist industry, as thousands of domestic and foreign visitors have again booked flights, hotels and bungalows to celebrate the coming year-end festivities.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Companies hold
Companies hold women hostage Reading a Kompas' article of Dec. 21 , 2002 entitled Some 1000 migrant workers are illegally kept I can't help wondering why a Tumbu Saraswati, who is a lawyer and also member of House of Representatives, cannot do anything about a blatant legal violation right in front of her eyes. Some 1000 female migrant workers are being held in captivity by a company whose license has been revoked by the Department of Manpower and Transmigration.
Sun, 29 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.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Garin's new movie speaks for his reputation
Garin's new movie speaks for his reputation Aku Ingin Menciummu Sekali Saja (I Want to Kiss You Just Once a.k.a. The Bird Man Tale) **1/2 (out of ****) Drama, 90 minutes Starring Lulu Tobing, Octavianus Rysiat, Sonya Baransano, Minus Karoba, Adi Kurdi Written and Directed by Garin Nugroho A SET Film Workshop and Prima Entertainment Production Joko E.H.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lim Wasim, Sukarno's forgotten palace artist
Lim Wasim, Sukarno's forgotten palace artist Lila Fitri Aly, Contributor, Jakarta When everything related to Indonesia's first president Sukarno was virtually banished from public view, palace artist Lim Wasim also seemed to disappear from memory. Installed as palace artist in 1961, Lim served in his post for seven years. Preceding him were Dullah and Lee Man-fong. Just like other employees of the palace, Lim had to work daily and keep regular office hours.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Supernova -- Akar (Supernova -- Root); Dee; Truedee Books, Jakarta, 2002; xii + 209 pages; Rp 45,000 Running under the sophisticated conversations and theories about science and philosophy in last year's hit Supernova -- Ksatria, Puteri dan Bintang Jatuh (Supernova -- Knight, Princess and Falling Star), there is an interesting plot that is overshadowed by the big words.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption of the Republic
Corruption of the Republic B. Herry-Priyono Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta The herd of that social vice called corruption rumbles on unabated. The year 2002 has seen a rapid escalation of this contagion, even though the chorus of criticism grows louder. As the vicious herd and virtuous criticism take their opposing course, most of us may expect that they would soon collide in a most dramatic manner. If only life were a Hollywood film, of course!
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia keen to redeem itself in final against Thailand
Indonesia keen to redeem itself in final against Thailand Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is ready to avenge its defeat in the last tournament and to lift the cup for the first time when it plays Thailand in the Tiger Cup 2002 final match at Bung Karno Stadium here on Sunday. In the Tiger Cup 2000 final, which was held in Bangkok, the Thais eased into victory and took the cup for the second time after routing Indonesia 4-1.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia as well as to the Myanmar community residing in this beautiful country.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Developments in the Union of Myanmar
Developments in the Union of Myanmar The Union of Myanmar, presently is a country in a state of change and transformation. Fundamental changes have taken place in the country. The single party system and the centrally planned economic system have been abandoned in favor of multi-party system with a market-oriented economy.
Sun, 29 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Bajaj' cause
'Bajaj' cause traffic congestion From Warta Kota In my opinion, the traffic congestion around the Mayestic Market/Taman Puring in South Jakarta is attributable to the presence of bajaj (three-wheeled motorized vehicles). Many of these vehicles wait for passengers along the sidewalks, thus inconveniencing pedestrians. They also drive back and forth in front of the market, emitting a thick smoke and worsening pollution in the area.