Archive: 4 December 2002
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Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
NPL requirement eased
NPL requirement eased Bank Indonesia (the central bank) is correct in postponing the requirement for banks to clean up their non-performing loans (NPLs) to a maximum of 5 percent of credits outstanding originally scheduled to be completed by the end of this year. Persistently enforcing the NPL ruling after the Oct.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister threatens to boycott Sony
Minister threatens to boycott Sony The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower Jacob Nuwa Wea said he would launch a boycott campaign against the products of Japanese tech giant Sony Corp. unless the company explained its decision to close its production plant in Indonesia, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPKPN must go on
KPKPN must go on From Media Indonesia While thieves are frequently caught by crowds and beaten black-and-blue or even burned alive, corruptors who have misused trillions of rupiah are mostly left unscathed. What about the law enforcers? How should they deal with them? Of course, they should be dealt with by institutes/commissions/committees and the like, rather than the masses.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola denies donating money to Israel
Coca-Cola denies donating money to Israel The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coca-Cola Indonesia denied on Tuesday reports that it had given financial aid to the Israeli government. "Coca-Cola is a company that produces soft drinks and has one goal, namely to satisfy customers' thirst," PT Coca-Cola Indonesia corporate affairs director Titie Sadarini told Antara.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore visitor arrivals up 12%
S'pore visitor arrivals up 12% SINGAPORE: The number of visitors arriving in Singapore in October rose 12 percent to 638,237 from a year earlier, recovering from last year's tourism slump following the Sept. 11 attacks, the Singapore Tourism Board said Tuesday. Visitor arrivals also rose on month, by 6.9 percent, as Singapore benefited from travelers diverted from Indonesia following the bomb blasts on the resort island of Bali the same month, the board said.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
No military training
No military training From Republika This newspaper carried a news report in its Nov. 10, 2002, issue that the CIA had mentioned the Hidayatullah Islamic Boarding School as a military training ground for terrorists in Indonesia. This information was obtained after a representative of the New York Times visited Hidayatullah. After this visit, the New York Times published an article titled Carefully taught to hate the United States.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
GAM accuses military personnel of executing its Sabang leader
GAM accuses military personnel of executing its Sabang leader Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The commander of the military wing of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Sabang was arrested and then executed by Indonesian security authorities in Aceh on Monday, GAM claimed Tuesday.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR Marketing Perspective: Security Management
FOR Marketing Perspective: Security Management checked by Rich ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Security-risk-protection A sea change for risk management in Indonesia Craig Foster, Country Manager PT Hill Konsultan Indonesia. If the events of Sept. 11 had not already done so, the Bali bombing provided the catalyst for multinational companies operating in Indonesia to place a greater emphasis on asset protection -- both people and facilities.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
BIN problem in regaining public trust not an easy case
BIN problem in regaining public trust not an easy case Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post ardimas@thejakartapost.com The National Intelligence Agency (BIN) seized the Bali bombings as an opportunity to defend itself against charges that it had failed to inform the public of potential terrorist attacks and the existence of terrorist cells in Indonesia.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The lessons of the failed Chechen truce of 1996
The lessons of the failed Chechen truce of 1996 Dmitri Kosyrev Political Columnist RIA Novosti Moscow This is not the first time when my Indonesia-watching makes me see some amazing parallels between this far-away country and Russia, where I live. Indonesia's coming peace agreement with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists immediately makes me recall many episodes of Russia's "war and peace" relations with its autonomy, Chechnya. Each and every separatist movement is based on history.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta enjoys firecracker-free Ramadhan
Jakarta enjoys firecracker-free Ramadhan Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What is missing that has made the Ramadhan fasting month so quiet this year? It is the loud bang of firecrackers which are usually set off all night after the breaking of the fast at around 6 p.m. up to the predawn meal time at 4 a.m. in the morning.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
VoIP set to take off in Asia-Pacific
VoIP set to take off in Asia-Pacific SINGAPORE: Telephone calls using Internet technology are set for phenomenal growth in the Asia-Pacific region, a market research report said on Tuesday. Calls over the Internet, or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), are cheaper than ordinary ones and have been improving in quality, said International Data Corporation (IDC).
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH: 2 x 24
1. ACEH: 2 x 24 Acehnese want peace and fair trials for human rights abuses 2. IDUL: 40 Muslims to observe Idul Fitri on different days 3. SWAP: 2 x 24 Indonesia signs first debt swap deal with Germany 4.5. ODDS: 1 x 30 Laughter ban draws howls
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Extra flights to Bali
Extra flights to Bali I would like to congratulate Garuda Airlines for putting on the extra capacity to Bali during this peak period that occurs every year at the end of Ramadhan, when people like to celebrate Idul Fitri either by visiting the homes of their relatives or just taking a vacation. As this holiday happens every year, Garuda has extensive knowledge of the increased demand and has taken steps to satisfy its loyal customers.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam:
Moving towards the Free Trade Zone era in Batam: Preparing an intelligent and reliable island Based on surveys conducted by the Central Statistics Bureau (BPS), the application of a free trade and free port zone, or generally referred to as Free Trade Zone (FTZ), in Batam will increase the island's annual gross domestic product by Rp 1.6 trillion and its manpower by 35,600 people.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA collects Rp 2.7 trillion from loan asset sale
IBRA collects Rp 2.7 trillion from loan asset sale Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has to be content with a recovery rate of only 20 percent from its current massive sale of bank loan assets. The sales program has so far generated only Rp 2.7 trillion (US$300 million) in proceeds compared to the total face value of almost Rp 70 trillion in non-performing loan assets on offer.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Satish -- On unemployment: Squaring the circle II.
1. Satish -- On unemployment: Squaring the circle II. 2 x 23 On unemployment: Squaring the circle II Satish Mishra Head United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSIR) Jakarta satish.mishra@undp.org 2. Counsul -- When foreign embassies close 1 x 32 When foreign embassies close Randy David Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila 3. Nation -- Howard a bit too quick on the trigger 1 X 37 Howard a bit too quick on the trigger The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
December swoom for TV, fridge salesmen
December swoom for TV, fridge salesmen The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While holiday festivities draw nigh, electronic products manufacturers are not so cheerful as sales growth this year is expected to be slower than initially projected. Lee Khang Hyun, chairman of the Association of Electronic Industry (Gabel), said that sales in 2002 were estimated to grow by only 10 percent compared to the previous projection of 25 percent. "This year's holiday season is not too good.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Conservation group discovers large population of orangutans in remote Indonesian forest[
Conservation group discovers large population of orangutans in remote Indonesian forest[ Associated Press, Jakarta The Nature Conservancy says that it has discovered a large population of endangered orangutans while surveying a remote forest in central Indonesia. Researchers said they had found more than 2,500 animals in East Kalimantan province on Borneo island.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tons of 'ayam bangkai' confiscated
Tons of 'ayam bangkai' confiscated BOGOR: Bogor Agricultural Agency has confiscated 1.7 tons of ayam bangkai (chickens that die before slaughter), in Bogor and Anyar markets during raids from Nov. 29 until Dec. 2. The agency's veterinary health department chief, Herlien, said that there were three areas in Bogor regency, namely Parung, Petir Dermaga and Sukadamai Tanah Sereal, which usually supply such chicken meat.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian Muslims told to unite and promote peace
Indonesian Muslims told to unite and promote peace Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim leaders on Tuesday urged Muslims across the country to maintain their commitment to peace despite the global antiterrorism jitters that have hit them hard.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bribery tarnishes image of DPR
Bribery tarnishes image of DPR From Rakyat Merdeka The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission V, Surya Dharma Ali of the United Development Party (PPP), has made comments that may be considered counterproductive to the efforts to uphold the law in Indonesia. Ali's comments, which were made in support of A.M. Fatwa, could be construed as legislative intervention in the work of the police in uncovering bribery in the House. Farid R.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hygiene, important thing for children
Hygiene, important thing for children Dear Dr. Donya, I'm turning to you to help me find a solution to a quite common but ticklish problem, particularly in mixed marriages and for couples with different cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. The problem is connected with the birth of my daughter about two years ago. As you know, hygiene standards in some villages in Bali are often very low or nonexistent.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 4, 2001
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, December 4, 2001 Exhibition * Photo Impressions Libres, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5678639), until Dec. 21. Performance * Live Music Show, at Desperados Bar and Cafe, Shangri-La Hotel, Jl. May. Jend. Sungkono 120 (Tel. 031 5661550), every Monday to Saturday, 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Film * Documentary Film, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5678639), every Monday, and Thursday at 7 p.m. .
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Security is not just about price, but trust as well
Security is not just about price, but trust as well By Satyasuryawan Contributor Jakarta Security is indeed costly. It is so expensive that many people cannot afford "to buy" it. It is not that these people do not have enough money but rather because many people display the wrong attitude to security. "Our people will not buy a security gadget until they really experience a disturbing incident," said S. Raharja, president director of PT Secom Indopratama.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
[b]Outcome of Ramadhan:
Outcome of Ramadhan: Moderate personality Lily Zakiyah Munir Director Center for Pesantren and Democracy Studies (CePDeS) Seblak-Jombang, East Java lilyzm@hotmail.com 2. Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas 2 X 30 Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas Graham Gerard Ong Research Associate Institute of Southeast Asian Studies The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Head of Batam Authority:
Head of Batam Authority: "We offer the best for investors" Since the establishment of Batam as an industrial, trade and tourism zone, it has become more well-known and has attracted numerous foreign investors.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Putin briefs China on his pro-Western policies
Putin briefs China on his pro-Western policies Richard Balmforth, Reuters, Beijing Russian President Vladimir Putin, seeking to justify his pro- Western policies to a Chinese audience, said on Tuesday it would be "absolutely counter-productive" to seek confrontation with the United States.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia gains int'l support to rebuild Aceh
Indonesia gains int'l support to rebuild Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International donors and funding agencies Tuesday expressed support for a peaceful solution to the Aceh conflict and pledged to send a team to assess the needs of post-war reconstruction in the province as soon as Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) sign a peace deal.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Javanese traffic death toll rises
Javanese traffic death toll rises SURABAYA: A family of three were killed instantly when their motorbike was crushed by an inter-city bus, run by Sumber Kencono Lines, in Kertosono district, Nganjuk, East Java on Tuesday. Local police Kamdani confirmed the incident, and added that an unruly mob of villagers attacked and burned the bus. It was not clear if any of the bus passengers burned as well.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Locals get brochures on AIDS day
Locals get brochures on AIDS day FAKFAK, Papua: The commemoration of the World AIDS Day in Fakfak regency, Papua was marked by the dissemination of brochures on HIV/AIDS to local people. Chairman of the organizing committee Benny Kwa said the brochures contained information on how to prevent HIV/AIDS and an appeal to local people to avoid risky behavior. "The activity was funded by activists from the Indonesian Red Cross," Benny was quoted by Antara as saying on Tuesday.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, December 5, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, December 5, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 9:00 Film 10:30 Quiz 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:00 Widya Wahana 4:00 TV Drama 5:03 Quiz 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 7:30 Variety Show Takbir Akbar 9:00 News 10:00 TV Drama 11:30 Religious Song 12:00 a.m News TPI 6:00 a.m. News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five die as bus crashes into crowd: A speeding bus crashed into a
Five die as bus crashes into crowd: A speeding bus crashed into a crowd, killing five people instantly and injuring 23 others at a bus stop in front of Karanggede market in Boyolali regency, East Java. Witnesses said the PO Barokah bus lost control and passengers said the cause might have been a brake failure as they had cautioned the driver, Purwanto, to slow down. The bus was coming from the Central Java town of Salatiga and was heading to Karanggede. Antara
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angry residents attack company
Angry residents attack company Hundreds of Amarek village residents in Cikupa district, Tangerang, ran amok on Monday afternoon and damaged the office of PT Bintang Abadi at Jl. Raya Serang km.18. Suryaman, the village chief, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that the attack was sparked by the company's unwillingness to meet residents' request for Rp 6 million to repair the drainage system around the company's factory, which borders with the residents' houses.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
KPKPN urges police to quiz Rachman over wealth report
KPKPN urges police to quiz Rachman over wealth report A'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) filed a report on a possible corruption case involving Attorney General M.A. Rachman with the police for further investigation. At the same time, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) hailed the KPKPN's move.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'The Washington post' refuses to apologize, court battle looms
'The Washington post' refuses to apologize, court battle looms Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A possible court showdown between The Washington Post and the Indonesian military (TNI) chief loomed large on Tuesday after the U.S. daily refused to apologize for a report implicating the TNI in the ambush on two vehicles carrying PT Freeport Indonesia employees in August, which resulted in the deaths of one Indonesian and two Americans.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali tourism revival costs Rp 3.5b
Bali tourism revival costs Rp 3.5b JAKARTA: The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has spent Rp 3.5 billion on the production of video clips on Bali's attractions as part of its efforts to revive Indonesia's ailing tourism, particularly in Bali which was recently hit by terrorist bombs. Setyanto P. Santosa, a ministry spokesman, said as quoted by Antara on Tuesday that the 30-second video clips would be broadcasted by international media, including television networks CNN, CNBN and BBC.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bribery tarnishes image of DPR
Bribery tarnishes image of DPR From Rakyat Merdeka The chairman of the House of Representatives' Commission V, Surya Dharma Ali of the United Development Party (PPP), has made comments that may be considered counterproductive to the efforts to uphold the law in Indonesia. Ali's comments, which were made in support of A.M. Fatwa, could be construed as legislative intervention in the work of the police in uncovering bribery in the House. Farid R.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Comfortable journey?
Comfortable journey? During the past week we have witnessed miserable scenes at bus terminals and railway stations, with thousands of people queuing for tickets to go home for the Idul Fitri holiday. Women screaming for their lost belongings and ticket scalpers operating with impunity have become commonplace at bus terminals and railway stations. The sad story continues when the people board the buses that will take them home. The bus crews charge them very unreasonable fares.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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(Advertorial) Sleman regency preserves batik as Javanese traditional heritage One of Indonesia's splendid masterpiece art forms that has been inherited for generations is batik. Today, not many people can produce batik, which is rich in unique and symbolic characteristics. As it is highly artistic and classical, we should be proud of its existence. Unshaken by modern technology, batik has managed to survive and continues to exist in its homeland, the island of Java.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Watchdog claims vote buying in gubernatorial election
Watchdog claims vote buying in gubernatorial election Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar An election watchdog has alleged that vote buying took place in the election of South Sulawesi governor and vice governor on Nov. 29 and urged legislators to declare the result invalid.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Batam ranked third among top investment destinations in Asia
Batam ranked third among top investment destinations in Asia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid numerous reports describing Indonesia as an unsuitable place to invest, a leading consultant has ranked the industrial island of Batam third among the top nine investment destinations in South East Asian and Asian countries.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas
Taking the fight against terrorism to the high seas Graham Gerard Ong, Research Associate Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The International Maritime Organization's (IMO) meeting on maritime security that opens in London today could not have been more timely. There is increasing evidence that al-Qaeda's terrorist network has taken sail through their attempts on ports and ships worldwide.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fate of Gunung
Fate of Gunung Putri residents I'm both concerned and saddened by how the residents of Gunung Putri, living not far from the Cibinong cement plant in Bogor, have been unjustly treated since the New Order era. During the New Order era the residents had to give up the land they had inherited from their ancestors for the construction of the Jagorawi toll road. They only received Rp 25 to Rp 50 per square meter in compensation for the land.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Annual exodus far more than tradition'
'Annual exodus far more than tradition' The massive exodus of travelers to their villages is a common phenomenon in the country every Idul Fitri holiday session. For some people, it is a nice tradition, but others have reasons. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about it. Supri, 37, has been selling papers for seven years in South Jakarta. He resides in Kebayoran Baru with his wife and two children.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indah Kiat's losses widen
Indah Kiat's losses widen JAKARTA: Indonesia's PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper Tuesday said losses for the first nine months of this year widened to $228.09 million from $166.90 million a year earlier, mostly due to foreign exchange losses and interest expenses. The figures translate to loss per share of $0.04, widening from $0.03 in the same period last year. Sales rose 9.8 percent to $923.00 million from $840.48 million, the company, a major pulp and paper producer, said in a statement.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk
Fire razes 40 houses at Kebon Jeruk JAKARTA: Fire destroyed about 40 houses in Kedoya Utara, Pesing, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, on Saturday. Firefighter from the West Jakarta fire station Suhardi suspected that the fire might have been caused by a short circuit, adding that a further investigation into the cause of the fire was still under way. Seventeen fire engines managed to extinguish the fire at 3:30 p.m., more than four hours after it had started. --Antara ;JP;MLT; ANPAj..r..
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medco's net profit up 36%
Medco's net profit up 36% JAKARTA: Oil producer PT Medco Energi, said Tuesday it made a nine-month net profit of $72.6 million, up 36 percent from $53.4 million a year earlier. The figures translate to earnings per share of $0.023, rising from $0.017 in the same period last year. Sales rose 8 percent to $312.3 million from $288.3 million a year earlier. But the sales increase was offset by the higher cost of sales, which rose 27 percent to $140.2 million from $110.2 million.
Wed, 04 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four more killed in exodus
Four more killed in exodus CIREBON, West Java: Four more people died on Tuesday along the north coast route of West Java during the mass exodus ahead of Idul Fitri, bringing the death toll to 15 since Saturday. In the latest fatalities along the cross-Java route, three were motorcyclists, who were all killed in traffic accidents on the way to their respective hometowns.