Archive: 22 April 2002
65 articles found
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Experts slam Bali harbor expansion plan
Experts slam Bali harbor expansion plan Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A plan to expand Benoa Harbor, 15 kilometers southeast of Denpasar, has been criticized by environmental experts as it could cause severe environmental damage to the surrounding mangrove forests, as well as the city of Denpasar. Dr. Dietriech G.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'TNI's growing confidence' becomes apparent: Analyst
'TNI's growing confidence' becomes apparent: Analyst The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has regained its confidence and is gradually assuming a greater role in politics after four years of retreat, a political analyst warned on Sunday.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao 'sad' at becoming E. Timor's first president
Gusmao 'sad' at becoming E. Timor's first president Guerrilla commander turned president-elect Xanana Gusmao feels "sad" at becoming East Timor's first elected head of state, he told an Indonesian TV station. "My personal feeling is sadness," he told the private TV-7 network after winning the soon-to-be-independent territory's first presidential poll last week with a resounding 83 percent of the vote.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singapore-Malaysia relations strained
Singapore-Malaysia relations strained SINGAPORE: Sections of the Malaysian media were souring relations with neighboring Singapore by publishing unfounded information, Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said in remarks published on Sunday. Singapore's prime minister accused some media in Malaysia of being "more interested in chasing up stories which could sour relations," the Sunday Times reported. He did not name any particular media group or stories.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
More on Excelcom
More on Excelcom Further to my letter Excelcom rip off, published in The Jakarta Post on April 19, I have been contacted by a representative from ProXL, Sylvia Napitupulu, by phone and then in person. Sylvia told me that the company, PT Excelcommindo, will credit my account with the amount previously charged for a call that their UK partner alleged I had made, involving an amount of Rp 739,094.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. GAJAH -- Trying to feel an elephant in Palestine and Indonesia
1. GAJAH -- Trying to feel an elephant in Palestine and Indonesia amidst the war against terror 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Groping the elephant in Palestine, Indonesia Hidayat Jati Researcher Jakarta 2. Prio -- Improving the bureaucracy 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Still some hope for the bureaucracy Prijono Tjiptoherijanto Head, State Civil Service Agency (BKN) Jakarta 3. Taiwan -- Deeds failing to match words 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni U.S. deeds fail to match words Xun Feng China Daily Asia News Network Beijing
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
4 X 10
4 X 10 President to visit RI-E. Timor border area RMS 2 x 20 Maluku separatist leader faces charge of treason Benoa 1 x 30 Experts slam Bali harbor plan Kopi 2 x 25 Coffee, pepper price plunge upsets farmers in Lampung
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDAM chief dismissed over graft
PDAM chief dismissed over graft TANGERANG: Tangerang regency is expected to dismiss the president director of the local water company (PDAM) Dadan Hendra Sambas for his alleged involvement in a Rp 10 billion corruption scandal. Secretary of the regency, Ismet Iskandar, said that Hendra, along with several other officials, would be replaced soon, pending the completion of the company audit by an independent auditor.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
SNAKE CHARMER: A 42-year old man, Encar Oray, displays his
SNAKE CHARMER: A 42-year old man, Encar Oray, displays his expertise in coping with poisonous snakes during a recent fair held at the Grage Mall in Cirebon, West Java. Encar, a resident of Bandung, claimed he had been living with the dangerous reptiles for 13 years. He was recorded in the Indonesian Record Museum (Muri) as "Snake Human 2002" after sleeping with 2,000 snakes.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activists celebrate Earth Day
Activists celebrate Earth Day JAKARTA: Dozens of members of the Indonesian Environment Lovers Coalition staged a peaceful gathering called the Green Consumers Movement at the National Monument square on Sunday. The gathering, which was also held to commemorate world Earth Day on Monday, was marked with activists carrying a miniature globe and a banner reading Save the Earth. One of the activists, Chandra Surya, said environmental conditions on earth had deteriorated due to human activities.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 22, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 22, 2002 Exhibitions * Contemporary Artwork Minisalon, the National Gallery of Indonesia, Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 30. * Painting Untukmu Saudaraku Jakarta, Dinda Cafe Gallery, Taman Semanggi Cafe Area, Blok L-7/8, Jl Jend Sudirman, South Jakarta, until April 25. * Graphic Design: Signes, by French artists, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta: (Tel.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Coffee, pepper price plunge upsets farmers in Lampung
Coffee, pepper price plunge upsets farmers in Lampung Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakata Post, Bandar Lampung With prices of coffee and pepper plummeting over the last three years, farmers in Lampung have been forced to destroy their plantations. In West Lampung, many farmers have had to diversify their crops to support themselves.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stunning sounds from DVD dream machine
Stunning sounds from DVD dream machine Gatot Tio, Contributor, Jakarta Many commoners might frown on the amazing price of a DVD audio player. A Sony player, for instance, at the popular Mangga Dua electronics shopping area in Jakarta is worth US$1,000 or approximately Rp 9.8 million, which is somewhat similar to the price of a large TV set of a top brand. But for audio buffs, the sound quality of a DVD audio player is worth the price.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Regional terrorist training is real'
'Regional terrorist training is real' Associated Press, Canberra Australia said on Sunday terrorists were being trained in Indonesia and other southeast Asian countries and that Canberra was working with the United States to reduce the threat they pose to the region. However, Defense Minister Robert Hill said he did not expect Washington to use military force against them.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. presence could escalate conflict in the RP: PERC
U.S. presence could escalate conflict in the RP: PERC Agence France-Presse, Singapore The growing U.S. military presence in the Philippines to help the government crush Islamic extremists could spark an escalation of the conflict, a risk consultancy warned on Sunday. Washington also risks getting bogged down in a protracted and costly conflict in the southern Philippines if its role is mainly limited to training local forces, the Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) said.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
President to decide Dili visit
President to decide Dili visit JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri will soon decide whether or not she would attend the induction of Xanana Gusmao as the first president of East Timor on May 20, Vice President Hamzah Haz said Sunday. "Next week the decision will be made because the official announcement of the result of East Timor's presidential election will be made today," he told the press after attending the commemoration of the United Development Party's 29st anniversary here.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government to sponsor agency to rate regencies
Government to sponsor agency to rate regencies Asip A. Hasani, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said here on Saturday that the government would sponsor an independent rating agency to assess all local administrations in the country, in a bid to give investors a better understanding before investing in the regions. Boediono said that the agency would rate all autonomous regions in Indonesia, the results of which would be published in both the domestic and foreign markets.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Software providers
Software providers Bisnis System Indonesia Menara DEA 7th Suite 705 Jl. Mega Kuningan Barat, Jakarta 12950 Phone: (021) 576 0969 Cisco Systems Menara BCD 14th Floor Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 26 Jakarta 12920 Phone: (021) 250 6533 Mitrasolusi Binadaya Gedung Sarinah 11th Floor Suite 1100 Jl. MH Thamrin No. 11 Jakarta 10350 Phone: (021) 314 6560 Computer Associates Wisma 46 BNI Kota Level 34-05/06 Jl. Jend.Sudirman Kav. 1 Jakarta 10220 Phone: (021) 251 5030 SDI Technologies Plaza Central Jl. Jend.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Civilians hold keys to fighting terrorism: Prabowo
Civilians hold keys to fighting terrorism: Prabowo Civilian leaders now have to take charge in the fight against terrorism, especially by providing clear-cut rules for security forces to act against suspected terrorists, according to general turned businessman Prabowo Subianto. Lt. Gen.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO prepares to investigate Indomobil case
AGO prepares to investigate Indomobil case The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) is quietly making preparations to launch an investigation into the sale of the government stake in the country's second-largest car maker PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional. AGO spokesman Barman Zahir said over the weekend that the office had begun collecting information relating to the case including from people familiar with the transaction.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor's big tasks
East Timor's big tasks The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore East Timor has managed to hold two elections since its break with Indonesia in August 1999. In the presidential election held on Sunday, resistance leader Xanana Gusmao was confirmed by a large margin as the newest icon to emerge from the world of the deprived.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gulf marks 40th anniversary in Natuna
Gulf marks 40th anniversary in Natuna JAKARTA: Gulf Indonesia Resources marked its 40th year of operations in the Natuna islands by donating earlier this month Rp 60 million of medical equipment and scholarships to residents of Terempa, a subdistrict in the islands.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elza to be summoned next week
Elza to be summoned next week JAKARTA: The police will question next week a lawyer of defendant Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra over allegations that she bribed a witness to lie during Tommy's trial at the Central Jakarta District Court. "Elza Syarief will be summoned next week. She should also be ready to be taken into custody if necessary," said Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam, referring to the lawyer who leads Tommy's defense team.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
New IBRA boss
New IBRA boss The appointment of a new chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) comes as no surprise. Rumors have been circulating for the last few months about antagonisms existing between the outgoing chief, I Putu Gede Ary Suta, and the State Minister of State Enterprises, Laksamana Sukardi, about IBRA's policies that appear to favor conglomerates and about conflicting political interests jostling for the more than US$60 billion worth of assets under the control of IBRA.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IBRA chief to 'survive politicking'
IBRA chief to 'survive politicking' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the new chief of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), Syafruddin Temenggung will face the daunting task of weathering political interference to maintain his professionalism and independence, but analysts believed the man has substance given his experiences in the bureaucracy. "Syafruddin comes from the inside, so he is surely familiar with how things are done in the agency, including its politicking.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Crisis looms as reform to Constitution stagnates
Crisis looms as reform to Constitution stagnates The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Regardless of the outcome of the current and final phase of amendments to the Constitution, Indonesia is likely to plunge into a constitutional crisis if amendments to the 1945 Constitution are still carried out by current members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Open attracts more shuttlers
Jakarta Open attracts more shuttlers JAKARTA: Organizers expect more than 1,000 shuttlers to take part in the 2002 Yonex-Sunrise Jakarta Open from April 23 to April 28 at the Bung Karno Sports Complex. "There will be 1,014 shuttlers compared with the 800 shuttlers who participated last year," the chairman of the tournament's organizing committee, Leo Christian Wiranat, told reporters on Thursday.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hot debate on gambling cools the business
Hot debate on gambling cools the business Ahmad Junaidi and Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bukittinggi The ongoing heated debate on gambling has forced owners of illegal gambling centers in the city to temporarily close their establishments. The centers, many bearing the name amusement center or recreation center, located along Jl. Gajah Mada, Jl. Hayam Wuruk and downtown Kota in West Jakarta were seen closed on Sunday.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/EARTH
JP/8/EARTH Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta The nationwide Green Consumers Movement will, this Monday, highlight the 32nd World Earth Day, which falls on April 22, the campaign for which focuses on reducing waste problems rampant in the country. Initiated by the Indonesian Green Consumers Foundation (Lemkohi), the campaign focuses on Jakarta, as the capital faces the worst consequences of waste problems, where residents will be educated to manage their own household waste.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku separatist leader faces charge of treason
Maluku separatist leader faces charge of treason Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Maluku Police said on Saturday that they would continue to detain local separatist leader Alex Manuputty on charges of treason. "Pak Alex will not be released in the near future. In the past (2001) we detained him on accusations that he violated regulations imposed by civil emergency authorities.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister's brother claims support from Garuda's workers
Minister's brother claims support from Garuda's workers Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the government plans to announce the short list of candidates for the new president of national flag carrier Garuda Indonesia, Samudra Sukardi believes that his name will be included in the list, claiming that he has gained crucial support from the airline workers. "I'm ready to be elected.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flood canal project hits a brick wall
Flood canal project hits a brick wall Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is growing increasingly unlikely that the city administration will allocate the Rp 1.3 trillion (US$138,298) needed for clearing the 250 hectares of land for the East Flood Canal Project this year as expressed by city Governor Sutiyoso in February.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stability, reforms could strengthen rupiah
Stability, reforms could strengthen rupiah Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With positive sentiments still looming in the currency market, the rupiah was expected to be able to maintain its strength against the dollar this week, and even to strengthen a bit further, analysts said. As relative stability in recent months prevails here, currency analysts at PT Currency Management Group Farial Anwar believe that the local unit would test the Rp 9,300 level with Rp 9,200 a real possibility.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Swimming event in Lippo Cikarang
Swimming event in Lippo Cikarang JAKARTA: Swimming clubs from around Greater Jakarta are set to take part in a swimming competition on Sunday at the Olympic Sports Club's swimming pool in the Lippo Cikarang residential area in eastern Jakarta. There will be 56 events for age groups ranging from 5-6 years old to over 35 years old, the organizers said in a written statement. The organizers are cooperating with the Indonesian Swimming Federation (PRSI) to put on the event. -- JP
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. KALIJODO: 50pt, 2cols, 4 x 12
1. KALIJODO: 50pt, 2cols, 4 x 12 Despite a law to shut down, Kalijodo still gambling haven 2. CANAL: 48PT, 3 COLS, 2x17 Flood canal project hitting brick walls 3. JAKSA: 40 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Justice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO 4. WARNET: 40 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Internet cafes complain about poor phone service
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Monitoring the free forex regime
Monitoring the free forex regime A very free foreign exchange system had evidently contributed to the prolonged economic hardship in Indonesia. Institutions or people were free to bring with them money into or out of the country whenever they wanted. The flow of foreign exchange was uncontrollable before 1999. At that time, the central bank Bank Indonesia (BI) did not know exactly the total amount of Indonesia's corporate debts.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
14 killed as buses collide in Cirebon
14 killed as buses collide in Cirebon Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Two overloaded buses from the same operator fatally collided head-on in the West Java city of Cirebon on Sunday, killing at least 14 people, with 21 others injured. However, Cirebon Police immediately decided not to continue the investigation into the collision because the drivers of the two Dewi Sri buses, both serving the Jakarta-Purwokerto route, were among the dead.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Waste management to mark Earth Day celebration
Waste management to mark Earth Day celebration Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nationwide Green Consumers Movement will, this Monday, highlight the 32nd World Earth Day, which falls on April 22, the campaign for which focuses on reducing waste problems rampant in the country.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gambling activities go on in Kalijodo despite bans
Gambling activities go on in Kalijodo despite bans Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many illegal gambling parlors located in the former Kalijodo brothel and gambling complex have reopened, despite the recent pledge issued by the authorities to prohibit gambling. Near the entrance gate located on Jl. Tubagus Angke, West Jakarta, a parking lot for motorcycles had been taken over by gambling businesses.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
South Sulawesi's quiet resistance to syariah
South Sulawesi's quiet resistance to syariah Hasanuddin Hamid, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi To date, there is no conclusive proof of a connection to terrorism by the three Indonesians arrested in Manila on March 13 -- Agus Dwikarna, Tamsil Linrung and Abdul Jamal Balfas. On Saturday it was reported that Tamsil and Abdul Jamal were to be released.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Islamic school denies involvement in Puncak riot
Islamic school denies involvement in Puncak riot Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Darul Huda Islamic boarding school in Cilember, Bogor, denied on Sunday that any of its students initiated the attack on hotels and suspected brothels in Cipayung, in the mountainous Puncak resort, on Saturday night. "All the 60 Muslim students were here last night, conducting a prayer when the riot happened. Three police officers even joined us," said the son of the school chief, Cecep Imron.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Airport implicated in extortion
Airport implicated in extortion JAKARTA: The extortion of females returning to Indonesia after working abroad both by officials at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and "transportation providers" is becoming rampant, activists say. "Very often TKIs (Indonesians working abroad) have to spend between Rp 2 million and Rp 3 million to reach Surade village in Sukabumi," Sukabumi TKI cooperatives chairman Oti Sunarti was quoted by Antara as saying on Sunday.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rita A. Widiadana
Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Denpasar A plan to expand Benoa Harbor, 15 kilometers southeast of Denpasar, has been criticized by environmental experts as it could cause severe environmental damage to the surrounding mangrove forests, as well as the city of Denpasar. Dr. Dietriech G.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Back-room deal behind release of two Indonesians'
'Back-room deal behind release of two Indonesians' Tiarma Siboro and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is alleged to have made a compromise with the National Mandate Party (PAN) in the release of two Indonesians arrested in Manila, for the sake of her survival until 2004.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elza to be summoned next week
Elza to be summoned next week JAKARTA: The police will question next week a lawyer of defendant Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra over allegations that she bribed a witness to lie during Tommy's trial at the Central Jakarta District Court. "Elza Syarief will be summoned next week. She should also be ready to be taken into custody if necessary," said Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Anton Bachrul Alam, referring to the lawyer who leads Tommy's defense team.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah appeals to Zainudin to reconcile
Hamzah appeals to Zainudin to reconcile Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz has appealed to a splinter group led by noted cleric Zainuddin MZ to reunite and strengthen the Muslim-based political party. However he made no mention of the splinter group's demand that the party's congress be held in 2003 as originally planned, instead of 2004 as already decided by Hamzah's supporters on the central board.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Gambling activities go on in Kalijodo 2
* Headlines: Gambling activities go on in Kalijodo 2 * Opinion: Groping the elephant in Palestine 4 * City: Debate on gambling cools the business 6 * Archipelago: Maluku separatist leader faces charge of treason 7 * National: Jakarta airport implicated in workers' extortion 8 * World: Bombings kill 14, injure 60 in southern Philippines 9 * Business: Government to hire agency to rate regencies 11 * Features: Autonomic computing to curb complexity 15 * Sports: Webber pulls out victory for Kings...
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lampung told to fight river pollution
Lampung told to fight river pollution BANDAR LAMPUNG: Mat Alamin Kraying, a member of the House of Representatives, called on the provincial administration to respond to increasing complaints of river pollution caused by factories in the province. "The people and non-governmental organizations have frequently complained about river pollution caused by factories, but so far no action has been taken," he said during a tour of villages located near rivers in the provincial capital on Saturday.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local breeders told to export chickens to U.S.
Local breeders told to export chickens to U.S. Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East Java While honoring one local poultry breeder's ability to export chickens to Japan, which is considered the world's strictest market for chicken products, Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih called on other local poultry breeders to explore new markets, including the United States.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/prosecutor
JP/6/prosecutor Justice and corruption merry bedfellows at AGO or KKN in the justice system starts with recruitment process Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta An indictment leading to a conviction is supposed to be the main goal of prosecutors in any justice system. Unfortunately, however, only a few prosecutors here have the wherewithal or the motivation to arrange comprehensive indictments in a bid to bring a defendant to justice.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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S. Sulawesi's quiet resistance to syariah S. Sulawesi's quiet rejection of syariah Hasanuddin Hamid The Jakarta Post Makassar, South Sulawesi 2. Caltex -- Unraveling the petrol-price mystery 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni Unraveling the gasoline-price saga Sue-Ann Chia The Strait Times Asia News Network Singapore One thing stands out in the ongoing petrol-price saga: The debate on the merits of price competition is all economics mumbo- jumbo. 3.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Still some hope for the bureaucracy
Still some hope for the bureaucracy Prijono Tjiptoherijanto, Head, State Civil Service Agency (BKN), Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has complained more than once about the bureaucracy. Even in the New Order period, ministers complained about the bad performance of their subordinates. Many were "free loaders", receiving salaries without displaying significant performance. The crucial role of the bureaucracy is not supported by responsible and capable bureaucrats.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Decree yet to be signed
Decree yet to be signed President Megawati Soekarnoputri is yet to sign a presidential decree confirming the appointment of a new Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) chairman, according to Metro TV. The TV station did not give details in its report on Sunday. State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, who on Friday said that he had dismissed IBRA chairman I Putu Gede Ary Suta and replaced him with Syafruddin Temenggung, could not be reached for comment.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rita A. Widiadana
Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Denpasar A plan to expand Benoa Harbor, 15 kilometers southeast of Denpasar, has been criticized by environmental experts as it could cause severe environmental damage to the surrounding mangrove forests, as well as the city of Denpasar. Dr. Dietriech G.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
The state, an umbrella for its citizens
The state, an umbrella for its citizens Two out of three Indonesians held in the Philippines for alleged terrorism were released on Friday. Agus Dwikarna is still in custody pending the completion of his investigation. The decision to release Tamsil Linrung and Abdul Jamal Balfas came from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, not from the court. This is because in the Philippines, the president has the authority to free suspects who are proven innocent.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to overhaul national education
Govt to overhaul national education The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will mark National Education Day on May 2 by launching a program to revamp the national education system, which has been widely criticized for failing to foster creativity.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDAM chief dismissed over graft
PDAM chief dismissed over graft TANGERANG: Tangerang regency is expected to dismiss the president director of the local water company (PDAM) Dadan Hendra Sambas for his alleged involvement in a Rp 10 billion corruption scandal. Secretary of the regency, Ismet Iskandar, said that Hendra, along with several other officials, would be replaced soon, pending the completion of the company audit by an independent auditor.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
President to visit RI-E. Timor border area
President to visit RI-E. Timor border area The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri was scheduled to visit Belu in West Timor in May to have a firsthand look at the development programs in the regency bordering East Timor, after attending East Timor's independence celebration.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gambling in Kalijodo continues despite being outlawed
Gambling in Kalijodo continues despite being outlawed Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Many illegal gambling parlors located in the former Kalijodo brothel and gambling complex have reopened, despite the recent pledge issued by the authorities to prohibit gambling. Near the entrance gate located on Jl. Tubagus Angke, West Jakarta, a parking lot for motorcycles had been taken over by gambling businesses.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gunung Kidul, ancient man home
Gunung Kidul, ancient man home Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta People living near Gunung Kidul are used to being called country bumpkins from the mountain -- a reference to their perceived backwardness and lack of education. However, if we gaze far, far back into the past, we see that this reference is extremely inappropriate, as the ancestors of modern man lived in the Gunung Kidul area.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rita A. Widiadana
Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Denpasar A plan to expand Benoa Harbor, 15 kilometers southeast of Denpasar, has been criticized by environmental experts as it could cause severe environmental damage to the surrounding mangrove forests, as well as the city of Denpasar. Dr. Dietriech G.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vatican ambassador visits N. Sulawesi
Vatican ambassador visits N. Sulawesi MANADO, North Sulawesi: The Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia, Mgr. Renzo Fratini, presided over Mass in a large open field in Manado on Saturday in observance of the golden anniversary of the Catholic Education Foundation in the Manado diocese. Accompanying the ambassador at the Mass, which was attended by some 20,000 Catholics in the province, were Manado Bishop Mgr. Joseph Suatan and a number of priests.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati tells women to stop seeking 'pseudo-advancement'
Megawati tells women to stop seeking 'pseudo-advancement' Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri pleaded with women on Sunday to stop struggling for a quota of high positions to avoid "pseudo advancement". "Avoid seeking roles or gains by struggling for a quota or allotment of high positions," she said in a speech to mark a Kartini Day celebration at the packed Manahan Stadium in Surakarta, Central Java.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Grouping the elephant in Palestine, Indonesia
Grouping the elephant in Palestine, Indonesia Hidayat Jati, Researcher, Jakarta We all have heard the cliche. A group of people, blindfolded, is feeling an elephant. None of them failed to identify the animal in its entirety. Their limited perception inevitably confined their senses to some specific parts of the animal. Its trunk, its tail, its feet, etc. In some ways, this is also the case when some of the mainstream Indonesian media sees the bloody conflict in Palestine.
Mon, 22 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Internet cafes gripe about poor phone service
Internet cafes gripe about poor phone service Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Internet cafe operators are complaining about the poor telephone service provided by state-owned telecommunications firm PT Telkom Tbk, despite the increases in phone charges in February which dealt another blow to the already-battered sector.