Archive: 5 December 2002
74 articles found
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bambang Nurbianto
Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Private companies have had differing responses to the government's decision to extend Idul Fitri holidays for up to five days. Some companies have also implemented the additional holidays, while others gave less or even more than suggested to their employees. The government has decided that it will require civil servants to take three days leave in additional to the Idul Fitri holiday on Dec. 6 and Dec. 7. The three additional days are Dec.5, 9 and 10.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
BP plans RI's first regasification terminal
BP plans RI's first regasification terminal The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy firm BP Indonesia, the Indonesian unit of Anglo-American energy giant BP PLC, plans to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification facility to avert gas shortages in West Java.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
On squaring the circle
On squaring the circle I realize that by the time I sent The Jakarta Post the revised version of my article entitled On unemployment: Squaring the circle II (the Post, Dec. 4, page 7) it was not possible to accommodate the changes. Since it could be confusing and misleading, I feel that the mistakes should be clarified/corrected.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Environment minister prefers troubled pulp firm to operate
Environment minister prefers troubled pulp firm to operate Moch. N. Kurniawan and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim is siding this time with troubled pulp producer PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL), and is asking the people of Porsea, North Sumatra, to give the company a chance to prove that it will not pollute the environment.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian currencies up, dollar rally wears thin
Most Asian currencies up, dollar rally wears thin Alan Yonan Jr., Dow Jones, Singapore The Philippine peso, South Korean won and Thai baht strengthened against the U.S. dollar Wednesday, while other Asian currencies were little changed. A stabilization of the yen after two straight days of declines helped provide a base for other Asian currencies to build on.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Emergency phone numbers:
Emergency phone numbers: Police 112 PLN 123 Telkom 147 Senopati Pharmacy 5736355 (8 a.m. - 22 p.m.) Kimia Farma Pharmacy 5481140 (24 hours) Melawai Pharmacy 3150589, 4722776, 7509886 (24 hours) Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital 330808, 3144756, 3901192, 3901193 Metropolitan Medical Center 5203435, 5225201-5 St. Carolus Hospital 3904441 Pondok Indah Hospital 7502322, 7658347, 7697525 Fire Dept. Command Post 6340484, 6340580 North Jakarta Fire Dept. 491063 West Jakarta Fire Dept.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thailand raps Myanmar over workers
Thailand raps Myanmar over workers THAILAND: Bangkok accused the Yangon junta on Wednesday of failing to cooperate in a plan to repatriate hundreds of thousands of illegal Myanmar workers in the kingdom. "Thailand has repeatedly expressed its wish for Myanmar officials to fully implement the agreed masterplan for repatriation of illegals," Deputy Prime Minister Korn Dabbaransi told reporters.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Curfew imposed in Dili after riots and looting
Curfew imposed in Dili after riots and looting Agencies, Dili Hundreds of UN troops patrolled the streets of the East Timor capital Dili on Wednesday after riots and looting in which at least one person died and several buildings including the prime minister's house were torched. "A curfew was imposed at 1900 (5:00 p.m. Jakarta time) and is being widely observed by the population," Brig. Gen. Justin Kelly, deputy commander of the UN peacekeeping force, told AFP.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Poso strife due to govt failure: Rights group2
* Headlines: Poso strife due to govt failure: Rights group2 * National: New anticorruption commission hailed4 * City: Jakartans hurt by customary price increases5 * Opinion: Terrorism, religion and global politics7 * Sports: Randhawa leads three golfers in race for Asian title 9 * World: Taiwan agrees to indirect charter flights to China11 * Business: Govt denies government planning Sony boycott 16 * Features: Balinese Muslims to observe Idul Fitri modestly20
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
New anticorruption commission hailed
New anticorruption commission hailed Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts hailed the newly endorsed law on the establishment of a powerful anticorruption commission as a breakthrough in the drawn-out fight against corruption, rampant among public servants and state officials.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I am too scared to talk to strangers'
'I am too scared to talk to strangers' The annual Idul Fitri exodus provides an opportunity for crime at bus terminals and train stations, as many crooks may target travelers, while ticket scalpers and thugs may harass passengers. The Jakarta Post asked several people at bus terminals about security conditions. Sri Suhartini, 50, is a housewife and resides in Cibubur, East Jakarta.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian airline tests Asia's resistance to no-frills flights AP
Malaysian airline tests Asia's resistance to no-frills flights AP Sean Yoong, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tony Fernandes, chief executive of Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia, has a theory about flying in this region. "Air travel is made for Asia," Fernandes says. "You can generally drive from one end of Europe to another, or take a train, but that's not the case here. You want to try driving from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok? Good luck, mate!
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shopping centers attack crowds, record low sales
Shopping centers attack crowds, record low sales Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The extreme heat and humidity over the last several days has not deterred thousands of people from venturing out of their homes to crowd the city's many shopping centers. "Big Sale" signs are plastered everywhere, attracting shoppers preparing to celebrate the long-awaited Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Peace talks between govt and GAM should lead to peace in Aceh: Leaders
Peace talks between govt and GAM should lead to peace in Aceh: Leaders Ibnu Mat Noor and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta A cessation of hostilities, law enforcement and corruption eradication are a prerequisite to the reconstruction of postwar Aceh, leading Acehnese figures and scholars say.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Dec.04
Rupiah Rates Dec.04 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,302.25 4,738.12 5,047.50 4,992.65 Brunei dollar 1 5,359.37 4,791.81 5,101.87 5,049.22 Canadian dollar 1 6,078.31 5,434.36 5,786.26 5,726.29 Swiss franc 1 6,427.75 5,746.66 6,118.92 6,055.36 Danish krone 1 1,271.19 1,136.88 1,210.12 1,197.95 Euro 1 9,455.80 8,453.06 9,001.48 8,907.15 Poundsterling 1 14,873.58 13,298.75 14,158.96 14,013.14 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,214.38 1,086.08 1,156.04 1,144.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI fails to meet cocoa output target
RI fails to meet cocoa output target The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Cocoa Exporters (Askindo) said that the country would fail to meet its 2002 cocoa output target due to the recent drought affecting key producing areas. Askindo secretary-general Zulhefy Sikumbang said on Wednesday that this year's cocoa production would only reach 430,000 tons compared to the initial projection of 450,000 tons.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners working in Indonesia
Foreigners working in Indonesia Once again it appears that an Indonesian government is on the verge of retreating into paranoia. A couple of women are alleged to have broken visa laws by a couple of groups of people, with plenty of motive to lie about it (the Police and Military in Aceh), and a Minister and Vice President start squealing for an end to automatic tourist visas, and ridiculous (and ineffective) screening by consular officials (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 23).
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Shares Close Change Trading
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Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bob S. Hadiwinata
Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department University of Parahyangan Bandung 2. Bible -- Biblical distortions 1 X 30 Biblical distortions and sex Zoe Williams Guardian News Service London 3. Lim -- 2 X 21 Dump ASEAN baggage and reevaluate Aussie ties By LIM SAY BOON The writer is director of OCBC Investment Research. The views expressed here are his own. He contributed this comment to The Straits Times.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
A time for purification
A time for purification By the time this issue reaches our readers, the tens of thousands of people who in the past few days have patiently endured all the inconveniences of a long journey home will hopefully have arrived at their destinations sound in body and refreshed in mind.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri holiday
Idul Fitri holiday The Jakarta Post will not be published on Friday, Saturday and Sunday to commemorate the Idul Fitri holiday. The newspaper will reappear on Monday. Our readers are advised to turn to our website, www.thejakartapost.com for all the latest news during the extended holiday. We would like to wish our Muslim readers a happy Idul Fitri. -- Publisher
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI should support Howard
RI should support Howard I refer to the controversial statement from John Howard, prime minister of Australia. I think the Indonesian government should give its full support to Howard. Why? Imagine Indonesia announces that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Free Papua Movement (OPM) are terrorist organizations, while those separatist organizations have offices outside this country. As a consequence, the Australian government will close the offices of these organizations in Australia.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police capture alleged JI operations chief
Police capture alleged JI operations chief The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar In what is being hailed as a major breakthrough, police investigating the deadly Bali bombings arrested on Tuesday night Mukhlas, alias Ali Gufron, the alleged chief of regional terror network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI). National Police Detective Chief Insp. Gen.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government decides Idul Fitri to be on Friday
Government decides Idul Fitri to be on Friday Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Wednesday evening that Idul Fitri would fall on Friday, even though the Muhammadiyah, the country's second largest Muslim organization, decided earlier to celebrate the holiday on Thursday. The Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization, announced earlier that it would also celebrate Idul Fitri on Friday.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 9, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 9, 2002 Exhibitions * Jukung-Boats from the Barito Basin, Maritime Museum, Jl. Pasar Ikan No. 1, North Jakarta (Tel. 6693406, 6602476), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., until Dec. 23. * Mask by Gallis and Rakidi, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until Dec. 31. * Photo Nyanyian Periferal by Oscar Motuloh, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Wijaya 48, South Jakarta (Tel.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Promoting religious pluralism
Promoting religious pluralism Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, Islamic State University (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu In the month of Ramadhan, Muslims exhibit unusual proximity to their holy book. They read it, learn its teachings, and attempt to apply them in their daily lives. It is indeed a conducive time for learning the Koran more thoroughly and seriously. One of the values in need of particular attention as part of this process is religious pluralism.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
No requirement for RI exports to pass S'pore
No requirement for RI exports to pass S'pore The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. government has never required Indonesian agricultural products bound for the U.S. market to be shipped via Singapore for security inspection, a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Indonesia said, dismissing earlier media reports as erroneous. "No new policy regarding U.S. imports of containerized agricultural products from Indonesia has been implemented, nor is any being contemplated," the statement said. The U.S.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, December 9, 2002
TV Program: Monday, December 9, 2002 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Music 9:00 TV Drama 10:30 Quiz 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Documentary 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music 11:00 Head To Head TPI 6:00 a.m. News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Australia launches damage-control push after Howard's comments
Australia launches damage-control push after Howard's comments Agencies, Canberra/Kuala Lumpur The government on Wednesday called together senior diplomats from Southeast Asian nations for a meeting in Canberra aimed at cooling fears Australia is planning preemptive anti-terror attacks in the region. Prime Minister John Howard set off a diplomatic storm on Sunday by saying he would be prepared to launch such strikes to prevent a terrorist attack on Australia.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle stolen at mosque
Motorcycle stolen at mosque BEKASI: Ramadhan fasting month does not stop criminals to steal a motorcycle at a mosque here on Tuesday afternoon. Harun, a resident of Bekasi Jaya Indah housing complex in Duren Jaya area, lost his Honda Grand motorcycle while praying at Al Falah mosque in Bekasi Permai housing complex in East Bekasi. "I parked my motorbike at the mosque's parking lot as I wanted to say prayers," Harun said in a police report.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans hurt by customary price increase at markets
Jakartans hurt by customary price increase at markets Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Menik, a housewife from the Kalibata area of South Jakarta, could not hide her disappointment when she heard the new prices for vegetables and spices at the nearby Pasar Minggu traditional market. "That is way too expensive. They've gone up too much," she complained bitterly as she attempted to bargain for lower prices.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign tribes invited to Jambi
Foreign tribes invited to Jambi JAMBI: A local tribal conservation group has invited isolated tribes from foreign countries to attend the handing over of the 2003 Traditional Society Award here. The coordinator of the Suku Anak Dalam tribe conservation group (Kopsad), Budhi Vrihaspati Jauhari, said here on Wednesday the ceremony would be attended by Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah. The Traditional Society Award is in honor of the numerous tribes across the country.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sponsors of disabled awarded
Sponsors of disabled awarded JAKARTA: A number of individuals, government officials, foundations and companies were awarded on Tuesday for their contribution to the empowerment of disabled people. The awards were given to, among others, Johana Sunarti Nasution Gondokusumo, the wife of the late Gen. Abdul Haris Nasution, Kuningan Regent Arifin Setiamiharja, the late L. Manurung, Asih Budi Foundation and PT Microsoft Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism, religion and global politics
Terrorism, religion and global politics Bob S. Hadiwinata, Head, International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung The suspects of the Bali bombings may indeed just be "dummy agents" sacrificed to protect greater powers, yet further investigation has reportedly led to an extreme religious group planning ruthless attacks on foreign targets in Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Business slows, retailers book lower year-end sales
Business slows, retailers book lower year-end sales The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Holiday shoppers are spending less money this year due to weaker consumption power, the Association of Indonesian Retailers said on Wednesday, adding that total retail sales would likely miss the 2002 target. "Compared to last year, retail sales ahead of the holidays aren't so good anymore. Business is slowing down," the association's spokesperson Rudi Sumampow told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Light plane crashes, 3 injured
Light plane crashes, 3 injured JAKARTA: A light, training plane crashed and hit a house in Serdang Wetan, Legok district, Tangerang, on Wednesday, injuring two people on board, the pilot and a passenger, and a local on the ground. The plane was flown by Igo, 25, a student of the Curug flight training center, who was accompanied by his colleague, Riyadi, 25, Elshinta reported. The two students and another victim, who was the brother of the house owner, were rushed to the hospital. --JP
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disabled people still dream of equal access
Disabled people still dream of equal access Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of wheelchair access to school facilities and transportation services forced Dera Maya Sofi to quit her studies at a private university, shattering her dreams of working in the hotel industry. Now she contemplates suicide.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Post offices close during holidays
Post offices close during holidays JAKARTA: Post offices in the city's five mayoralties will be closed to the public during the Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's holidays. "This year, for the first time, we will close because of the government's decision about the mass leave for civil servants," Baharuddin, the secretary of PT Pos Indonesia's Area IV, which oversees post offices in Jakarta, told Antara on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to revoke another timber concessions
Govt to revoke another timber concessions Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry plans to revoke the operating licenses of 13 industrial timber plantation companies for failing to comply with sustainable production requirements.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poso strife due to govt failure: Rights group
Poso strife due to govt failure: Rights group Agence France-Presse, New York The sectarian bloodshed in Poso, Central Sulawesi is the direct result of government's failure to punish violence when it broke out four years ago, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. An estimated 1,000 people have died and more than 100,000 have been displaced since violence between Christians and Muslims erupted in Poso in December 1998.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants' freedom
Civil servants' freedom From Rakyat Merdeka Civil servants have been affiliated with a single workers' union, i.e. the Civil Servants Corps (Korpri), for the last 32 years. With only one union, the government can easily control its members, now totaling about four million, and direct them to vote in general elections for a certain political party.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bribery tarnishes
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.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dump ASEAN baggage and reevaluate Aussie ties
Dump ASEAN baggage and reevaluate Aussie ties Lim Say Boon, Director, OCBC Investment Research, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The recent angry exchanges between Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) and Australia sound like a broken record -- and reflect historical baggage that has already been overtaken by fast-moving events.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Refugees greet Idul Fitri in camps
Refugees greet Idul Fitri in camps GARUT, West Java: Nearly 10,000 people displaced by the eruption of Mount Papandayan will be greeting Idul Fitri on Friday in refugee camps in Garut regency. Although Idul Fitri draws near, displaced persons remain in several camps in Cisurupan, Bayongbong and Cikajang. The volcano first erupted on Nov. 11 and has spewed mud and debris into rivers at its foot.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Banda Aceh quiet as GAM celebrates anniversary
Banda Aceh quiet as GAM celebrates anniversary Ibnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Simpang/Bireuen Banda Aceh was largely deserted on Wednesday, with most public transport off the streets, as the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) celebrated its 26th independence anniversary. The situation in the capital, home to about 370,000 people, was generally quiet, with many shops closed. Only a small number of people were seen at traditional markets and shopping centers.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riaupulp helps farmers to transform barren land into productive
Riaupulp helps farmers to transform barren land into productive areas Farmers in Riau province have transformed barren land into productive areas, based on an integrated farming system with zero waste, thanks to technical and financial assistance provided by PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (Riaupulp).
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso told to take note of people's needs
Sutiyoso told to take note of people's needs Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers urged Governor Sutiyoso on Wednesday to start listening to the people and allow them to take an active part in running the city based upon a participatory approach.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Preemptive blunder
Preemptive blunder Australian Prime Minister John Howard's remark during question time in the parliament in Canberra to the effect that his country has the right to launch a preemptive strike in a neighboring country is indeed a startling policy statement. He defended his revolutionary position by stating that the canons of international law on the principle of national sovereignty had become outdated.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI monitors safety of citizens in E. Timor
RI monitors safety of citizens in E. Timor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has taken steps to ensure the safety of some 500 of its citizens who live in East Timor, as unrest spread through the capital city of Dili on Wednesday. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that at least 35 Indonesians have contacted the Indonesian Interests Representative Office in Dili, asking that they be picked up and given temporary shelter there until the situation was deemed safe.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali to host sustainability summit
Bali to host sustainability summit JAKARTA: State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Wednesday the government planned to hold a national summit on sustainable development on June 5, 2003 in Bali. Nabiel said the summit would be a follow up to the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
The seeds of radicalism
The seeds of radicalism From Koran Tempo Former president Abdurrahman Wahid said that the rise in Islamic radicalism in Indonesia was mostly due to the fact that many Muslims had an insufficient knowledge of their religion. He said there were two reasons for this radicalism. First, the majority of Indonesian Muslims are moderate. They are a group oriented toward the local culture. Second, they have a shallow understanding and consciousness of the religion.
Thu, 05 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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Multa Fidrus
Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang During the fasting month of Ramadhan, it has become tradition for Muslims to spend their time at various activities while waiting for the mosque drums to summon the breaking of the fast. Such activity is locally known as ngabuburit. Apparently, a favorite ngabuburit in Tangerang is fishing at lakes, rivers and the ocean.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
(Advertorial)
(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.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Balinese Muslims to observe Idul Fitri modestly
Balinese Muslims to observe Idul Fitri modestly Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali For most Muslims, the Idul Fitri holiday is a time for people to gather together with their family, wishing each other good luck and asking forgiveness for any wrongdoings. But not this year for Balinese Muslims.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Market - 4x 12
1. Market - 4x 12 Jakartans hurt by customary price increases at markets OR Complaints greet customary price increases at markets OR Customary price increases at markets met with scorn 2. Comment - 2x 25 Sutiyoso told to listen to the people OR Sutiyoso told to heed views of the people OR Sutiyoso told to take note of people's needs 3. Speak - 1x 30 'I'm too scared to talk to strangers'
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh activist found dead
Aceh activist found dead BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A number of student activists and several family members identified on Wednesday a body found under Senapit Bridge in the city, as Musliadi, coordinator of the Coalition for West Aceh Students Movement (Kagempar). Musliadi was kidnapped by unidentified men last week. Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) workers found Musliadi's body in Lembah Seulawah subdistrict, Aceh Besar district, on Tuesday and took it to Zainoel Abidin General Hospital.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Heightened security ensures safe journey for holidaymakers
Heightened security ensures safe journey for holidaymakers Bambang Nurbianto and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian security forces suffered a literal shock therapy two months ago, in the bomb blast on the resort island of Bali that claimed about 200 lives. As a result, perhaps, the approximately two million holidaymakers leaving the capital for their Idul Fitri celebrations are enjoying better security this year.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan time for Jakarta
Ramadhan time for Jakarta Thursday Maghrib 6:00 p.m.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali hotels pledge not to lay off workers
Bali hotels pledge not to lay off workers Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali A feared social upheaval caused by rising unemployment may no longer be an issue in Bali as hotel managements there are vowing not to lay off their workers, despite the fact that the Oct. 12 blasts have seriously reduced hotel occupancy rates.
Thu, 05 Dec 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 5, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, December 5, 2002 Exhibitions * Classical Balinese Painting, Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), until Dec. 9. * Painting Life in Harmony, works of Subroto, Museum Neka, Ubud, until Dec. 9. * Contemporary Painting, Through the Art Toward the Save and Peaceful Bali, Museum Rudana, Ubud, until Dec. 9. * Painting Emerging Worlds, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Dec. 20.
Thu, 05 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..
Thu, 05 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.