Archive: 29 April 2002
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Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Four policemen fired for offenses
Four policemen fired for offenses YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta's provincial police fired on Saturday four of their members for disciplinary offenses, including the consumption of drugs. The discharged officers, all second brigades, were Suradi, Triyono Kiswanto, Sutikno and Sugiharto. Suradi was dismissed for using the illegal drug shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine), and Triyono experienced the same fate for having two wives.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid, but no movement on trade
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid, but no movement on trade Steve Kirby, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has wrapped up a weekend visit to Vietnam, pledging to protect Tokyo's large aid program here from budget cuts, but rebuffing Hanoi's calls for early trade talks.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 29, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 29, 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 Tubuh + Tanda, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza complex, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), until April 30. * Photo Papua expedition Race to the Snow, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. RICE (3x21)
1. RICE (3x21) Govt plans new tariff and quarantine system to limit rice imports 2. IBRA (1x37) 'Reshuffle at IBRA expected this week' JP/13/IBRA 3. ISP (2x28) ISPs to cut operations amid tighter competition 4. JFX (1x40) JFX jostles with tight budget to survive
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
The case of Abubakar Ba'asyir
The case of Abubakar Ba'asyir Some 750 Muslims from various Solo-based Muslim institutions and organizations staged rallies in Jakarta on Thursday. Three of the rallies rejected the plan to execute the verdict against Abubakar Ba'asyir while another was held in conjunction with the hearing in which Ba'asyir filed a lawsuit against Singapore's Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew for accusing him of being a terrorist.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Family planning board hesitant to go local
Family planning board hesitant to go local The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "What would you like to do?" a family-planning staff member asked a client in a rural area in Java. "It's up to you, Sir, whatever you consider fitting," answered the client in refined Javanese. The above example, advanced by a participant in a discussion here over the weekend, illustrates the submissive attitude of the public toward the authorities.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Many menopausal women misled over womanhood, experts say
Many menopausal women misled over womanhood, experts say Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many menopausal women have been misled by the deceptive feeling that they failed to perform their role as women, said Asman Boedisantoso R., a noted endocrinologist, on Saturday. "They (the menopausal women) still have the usual sexual drives," Asman stated, despite their physical deficiency.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI must invest in human development
RI must invest in human development The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The era of decentralization has actually opened a great possibility for the nation to gradually move its development pattern from natural resources-based to human resources-based development. Ascobat Gani, a prominent advocate of family planning and human development, said on Saturday that the growth-oriented development in the Soeharto era that continues until now had cost the nation a lot.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economists welcome $347 IMF loan tranche
Economists welcome $347 IMF loan tranche The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The approval of the International Monetary Fund US$347 million loan tranche for the country would have a positive impact on the economy as it would further lift investor sentiment, economists said. But they reiterated that the government would have to press ahead with the implementation of key reform programs to maintain the positive sentiment.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Phony journalists hit Central Java
Phony journalists hit Central Java Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto More than 100 phony journalists have been defrauding people of money across Central Java over the past few months, causing unrest among local senior government officials, businesspeople and politicians.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
ISPs cut operations amid tighter competition
ISPs cut operations amid tighter competition Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Increased competition, most of it coming from TelkomNet Instan, owned by state telecommunications firm PT Telkom, has forced about half of the country's 90 internet service providers (ISP) to cut their operations, according to the Association of Indonesian Internet Service Providers (APJII).
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Maluku killing prompts warning from government
Maluku killing prompts warning from government The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government pledged on Sunday to deploy reinforcement troops and take firmer action in order to restore peace in Maluku, following renewed violence that left at least 12 people dead and dozens of others injured earlier in the day. In the worst violence since a peace deal was signed by warring Christian and Muslim groups on Feb.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students don't need extra lessons
Students don't need extra lessons The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar expressed concern on Saturday at the widespread habit among teachers of asking elementary school students to take after-class lessons in a bid to boost their performance. Malik said, in his visit to his hometown of Magelang in Central Java, that students did not need extra lessons as they were already exhausted after their normal classes.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Early childhood
Early childhood education still a luxury for most Indonesians Santi W.E. Soekanto Contributor Jakarta Ridha turned five late last year and was bored with kindergarten, so his parents devised ways to enroll him in a neighborhood elementary school in Depok, despite being too young. He soon enjoyed the lessons, but could not cope with the bullies. One day, one of the big boys tried to take his lunchbox and money. Ridha fled and refused to return even after much cajoling from his mother and teacher.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
One more student dies after blast
One more student dies after blast JAKARTA: Another student of SMUN 47 state high school in Tanah Kusir, South Jakarta, died on Sunday of his wounds caused by the explosion of a helium cylinder that was used to inflate balloons to decorate the school on its 20th anniversary the previous day. Budi Wiyono died at Pertamina Hospital, South Jakarta, where he was being treated. His schoolmate, Alvin Taher, was still in the hospital.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Operator claims police ordered gambling clampdown
Operator claims police ordered gambling clampdown Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The month-long closure of illegal casino centers operating as amusement centers or recreation centers in downtown Kota, West Jakarta, was ordered by the National Police Headquarters, said one of the gambling operators. Wei Tan, not his real name, who owns several illegal gambling dens, told The Jakarta Post over the weekend that he had no idea the reason for the closure.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs to invest more on human development
Indonesia needs to invest more on human development The Jakarta Post Jakarta The era of decentralization has actually opened a great possibility for the nation to gradually move its development pattern from natural resources-based to human resources-based development. Ascobat Gani, a prominent advocate of family planning and human development, said on Saturday that the growth-oriented development in the Soeharto era that continues until now had cost the nation a lot.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena
Ethnic Chinese urged to enter political arena A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The struggle of Indonesians of Chinese descent to put an end to racial discrimination here will never succeed if they fail to gain influence in the decision making process in the country, a discussion concluded on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI can only provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians: Envoy
RI can only provide humanitarian aid to Palestinians: Envoy Claire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should provide immediate financial and humanitarian aid to the Palestinians after the destruction of their institutions and infrastructure by the Israelis, Egyptian Ambassador to Indonesia Ezzat Saad El Sayed has said.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
House urged to question BIN over Manila arrests
House urged to question BIN over Manila arrests Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has been urged to summon the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) director for a hearing in connection with the arrest of several Indonesians abroad. A former intelligence officer, Suripto, said on Saturday that BIN should clarify whether it was involved in the arrests, including those of Tamsil Linrung, Agus Dwikarna and Abdul Jamal Balfas in Manila.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
'IBRA reshuffle expected this week'
'IBRA reshuffle expected this week' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is expected to announce a reshuffle of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency's (IBRA's) deputies this week, with Soebowo Musa and I Nyoman Sender likely to be victims, sources said. Soebowo is the deputy chairman with responsibility for the Bank Restructuring Unit (BRU), while Sender controls Asset Management Credit (AMC).
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
OzIndo puts politics aside to help RI's impoverished
OzIndo puts politics aside to help RI's impoverished Claire Harvey, Contributor, Jakarta In the heart of Australia's dusty outback, where rednecks are as common as kangaroos, hundreds of hearts have been touched by the struggles of ordinary Indonesians.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Independent directors, commissioners
Independent directors, commissioners The idea to establish independent boards of directors and boards of commissioners in public companies aims to uphold good corporate governance. An independent board of directors or commissioners may, directly or otherwise, be considered an extension of the public. In the case of many issuers, independence is just an empty slogan which the controlling shareholders in a public company can freely flaunt. Take a look at Panin Bank.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: RI must invest in human development2
* Headlines: RI must invest in human development2 * National: House urged to questions BIN4 * Archipelago: Military ready to reopen Marsinah case5 * Opinion: Ending graft needs access to information 6 * City: Money, influence affect legal treatment 8 * Sports: Schumacher dominates Spanish Grand Prix10 * World: U.S. vows to crush al-Qaeda cells in SE Asia 12 * Business: Govt plans to limit rice imports13 * Features: Students learn straight from nature 19
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Letters flung from condo save slaves
Letters flung from condo save slaves MALAYSIA: Two "SOS" letters flung from a high-rise Malaysian condominium helped save two Indonesian and five Thai women after weeks of being sex slaves, news reports said on Sunday. The first letter was thrown from the apartment on Friday night while a second was found in the wee hours of Saturday, The Sunday Star said. The letters, written by Indonesians Nova Aliani, 22, and Suryadani, 20, alleged that they had been lured into prostitution.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ending corruption needs access to information
Ending corruption needs access to information Bambang Widjojanto, Lawyer, Consultant, Partnership for Governance Reform, Jakarta A survey by the Partnership for Governance Reform sought the perceptions of households, business people and civil servants regarding causes of corruption. Three reasons were mentioned in the results, published in February.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
CapitaLand unit to sell RI stakes
CapitaLand unit to sell RI stakes SINGAPORE: CapitaLand Ltd, Singapore's second-largest property group, said its wholly-owned subsidiary is divesting stakes in two Indonesian property firms which will net it US$26.8 million in cash. The moves are part of its strategy to divest non-core assets and streamline operations to focus on key gateway cities, the firm said in a statement on Saturday. They will contribute about 1.6 cents to earnings per share for the year ending Dec. 31, 2002, it said.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
PLN makes apology in Lampung
PLN makes apology in Lampung BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The local branch of the state-owned power company PT PLN has apologized to all electricity consumers in the province for the inconvenience caused by continuing blackouts due to the ongoing repairs being carried out on two power plants in Way Besai in the province and in Bukit Asam, South Sumatra. Arief Muryoto, spokesman for the local branch of PLN, said here on Saturday that the repair work was still underway.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Family planning board to retain some functions
Family planning board to retain some functions Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations starting from December 2003. The board's chairwoman, Yaumil C.A.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Guard shoots, mob burns warehouse
Guard shoots, mob burns warehouse BOGOR: Three hundred people attacked and burned a warehouse in the PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa compound in Gunung Putri, Bogor, after they learned that a local youth had been shot dead by a security guard of the company on Friday at 11:30 p.m. The Bogot Police managed to restore peace 45 minutes after the incident began by deploying 200 officers.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Enduring Sutiyoso
Enduring Sutiyoso The Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) voted to endorse the leadership of Governor Sutiyoso on Friday, even though many of its members had a variety of reservations about his performance in 2001. Residents of Jakarta are thus condemned to endure life under Sutiyoso's governorship, with all its shortcomings and ugly consequences, at least for a few more months.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
JFX scrambles to survive on tight budget
JFX scrambles to survive on tight budget Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Futures Exchange (JFX) has been toiling to survive since even before trading began in late 2000, and now a tight budget and mismatched commodities continue to dim the prospects of the country's first futures exchange market.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. AUSSIE -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 5/2
1. AUSSIE -- 55 pts Bodoni Bold 5/2 OzIndo puts politics aside to help RI's impoverished ==================== 2. PHOTOS 3. Guess What? 4. Chess-xword
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Family planning board to retain some functions
Family planning board to retain some functions Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations starting from December 2003. The board's chairwoman, Yaumil C.A.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans declare war against drugs
Jakartans declare war against drugs Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting concern over serious abuse of drugs and their widespread distribution, Jakarta residents gathered on Sunday in the vicinity of the National Monument park to launch a city-wide antidrug campaign. "Jakarta residents pledge today to wage war against the distribution and abuse of drugs," said the antidrug pledge read out by two Muslim leaders, Alie Yafie and Nurcholish Madjid.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stretch your body for greater flexibility
Stretch your body for greater flexibility The Jakarta Post Jakarta Stretching is an essential part of playing sport as it can prevent injury. Here are three simple stretching exercises from LifeSpa & Fitness Center that you can do before and after exercise. * Chest Find a wall or similar structure for resistance. Take an upright position and take a small step to the front so that your feet are about one meter apart. Make sure that you keep your feet parallel and your knees bent.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF loan approval to boost markets
IMF loan approval to boost markets Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent loan approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would likely extend the rupiah and the stock market's bullish trend for yet another week, analysts said. Last Friday, the IMF approved the disbursement of loans worth US$347 million to Indonesia, saying the country deserved continued support from the international community.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
BKKBN to retain functions
BKKBN to retain functions JAKARTA: In a bid to keep its public services intact, the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN) plans to retain two of its main functions, with the others being delegated to local administrations starting from December 2003. The board's chairwoman, Yaumil C.A.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
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Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
SPH Kindergarten
SPH Kindergarten A Second Home for Your Children In order to produce students with the advanced thinking skills and problem solving abilities needed for the 21st century, Sekolah Pelita Harapan Kindergarten has adopted a more globally accepted approach to learning. This modern approach to early childhood education recognizes that learning is a process and therefore parents should not expect immediate results.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military ready to reopen probe into Marsinah case
Military ready to reopen probe into Marsinah case Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Maj. Gen. A.D. Sikki, chief of the Brawijaya Military Command overseeing East Java, said the local military was ready for the proposed reopening of the investigation into the savage murder of labor activist Marsinah, an employee of PT Catur Putra Surya watchmaker in Sidoarjo, in May 1993.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, April 29, 2002
TV Program: Monday, April 29, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Quiz 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 Film 5:00 Music 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Blues Night 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Music 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Constitution 'must meet women's aspirations'
Constitution 'must meet women's aspirations' Kurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's obsolete Constitution must either be amended or replaced with one that protects the interests and rights of Indonesian women, an activist says.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Changing ISPs can be quite an adventure
Changing ISPs can be quite an adventure Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta, zatni@cbn.net.id It was actually a fairly bright day in the part of Jakarta where I live, although there were some gray clouds in the sky. Suddenly, I heard a cracking noise from behind my computer, followed by a little spark. Before I could determine anything, I heard a very loud clap of thunder right outside my house. I knew there and then that the cable modem had been hit.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
China, ASEAN discuss free-trade talks
China, ASEAN discuss free-trade talks SINGAPORE: China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will discuss when to launch negotiations for a proposed free-trade agreement at a meeting of senior officials on May 14, a spokeswoman at China's Foreign Ministry said Friday, the Kyodo news service reported.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Party tells Megawati not to visit East Timor
Party tells Megawati not to visit East Timor The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has advised President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also the party's chairwoman, to skip East Timor's independence celebration because of the numerous unresolved issues between the two governments. The party's deputy chairman, Roy B.B. Janis, confirmed on Sunday that the party's executive board conveyed this message to Megawati during the party's last meeting.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students learn straight from nature
Students learn straight from nature Badri Jawara, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Loud voices reciting the alphabet usually come out of formal schools. But in Bulan, an area in Ampana Tete district in Poso regency, the voices emerge from a clump of trees and bushes. With no school uniforms and shoes, many children between six and 12 years of age sit in groups under the trees to study. They are full of enthusiasm, do not mind sitting on a bamboo floor or pandanus mats.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
NAM condemns Israeli aggression
NAM condemns Israeli aggression A committee formed by the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict denounced on Saturday the double standards and leniency of developed countries toward Israel's continued aggression against Palestine. This position, which was initiated by Indonesia's Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda, was taken during the Non-Aligned Movement's ministerial meeting in Durban, South Africa, which ends on April 29.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid
Koizumi vows to maintain Vietnam aid Steve Kirby, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has wrapped up a weekend visit to Vietnam, pledging to protect Tokyo's large aid program here from budget cuts, but rebuffing Hanoi's calls for early trade talks.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Main street turn into playground on Sundays
Main street turn into playground on Sundays Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Here in the capital, many Jakartans play soccer in places you would not think were the most ideal -- in the middle of the road. And yes, they do it on the city's main thoroughfares such as Jl. MH Thamrin, Jl. Jend.Sudirman and Jl. Rasuna Said.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Riri Riza's film wins Singapore award
Riri Riza's film wins Singapore award After his success in directing Petualangan Sherina (Sherina's Adventure) and jointly producing Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (What's Up with Cinta?) with Mira Lesmana, Riri Riza has been awarded a new achievement to his credit. On Friday, the filmmaker's latest venture Eliana, Eliana received Best Young Cinema and Best Critics Awards at the Singapore Film Festival. The film, which will be screened locally in June, was premiered at the festival on April 23.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students don't need extra lessons
Students don't need extra lessons JAKARTA: Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar expressed concern on Saturday at the widespread habit among teachers of asking elementary school students to take after-class lessons in a bid to boost their performance. Malik said, in his visit to his hometown of Magelang in Central Java, that students did not need extra lessons as they were already exhausted after their normal classes. "Students are tired after having classes from 7 in the morning.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tough measures urged for RMS
Tough measures urged for RMS JAKARTA: Former intelligence chief ZA Maulani said on Sunday the government had to react aggressively against those attempting to secede from the unitary Republic of Indonesia. He added that proper law enforcement was vital to prevent chaos, particularly in Maluku.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Operator claims police ordered casino closure
Operator claims police ordered casino closure Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since earlier this month, illegal casino centers operating as amusement centers or recreation centers in downtown Kota, West Jakarta, have been temporarily closed down. The closure was ordered by the National Police Headquarters, said one of the gambling operators.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
CEO Suite expands to Singapore
CEO Suite expands to Singapore JAKARTA: Local firm CEO Suite, which provides professionally serviced offices for short and long-term usage, recently opened a service center in the Singapore Land Tower. The company said in a statement that similar to its service centers in Wisma KGBI and the Jakarta Stock Exchange Building, both in Jakarta, and the Menara Maxis in Kuala Lumpur, the Singapore CEO Suite offered fully furnished instant offices, along with secretarial and business support services.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
East Timor requires paramedics
East Timor requires paramedics MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: East Timor, whose independence is to be proclaimed on May 20, 2002, urgently requires paramedics and this a golden opportunity for Indonesian paramedics, says a WHO staffer. The WHO representative in Mataram, Linggom, said he had obtained the information on the job opportunities from Rui, East Timor's designate minister of health, and the information had been disseminated through the internet.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Everyone is equal before the law according to Article 5 of Law No. 74/1970 on the power of the judiciary. But the reality shows the opposite is more often the case. Rich and powerful defendants, even when they are declared guilty, usually get better treatment than poor defendants. The case of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra shows this reality very clearly.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso has left work unfinished, says 'Dekel'
Sutiyoso has left work unfinished, says 'Dekel' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council approved Governor Sutiyoso's 2001 budget statement on Friday even though it had to go to a vote. However, some subdistrict council members said on Saturday that the governor still had some unfinished business left, especially as regards his weakness in fighting corruption and his inconsistent policies, such as in the case of becak (pedicab) drivers .
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to tighten vehicle emissions standards
Govt to tighten vehicle emissions standards Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government was planning to issue a new decree on tighter vehicle exhaust emission limits that would require new vehicles to have a catalytic converter beginning in 2004, according to a senior governmental official. Ridwan D.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Envoy asks Tamsil, Jamal not to issue statements
Envoy asks Tamsil, Jamal not to issue statements Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Makassar A Philippine envoy urged Tamsil Linrung and Abdul Jamal Balfas on Sunday to refrain from making comments that could hamper the release of Agus Dwikarna, an Indonesian being detained in Manila. "We appeal to both men not to pressure the Philippine administration or to irritate (Philippine) President Arroyo, so that the (Philippine) government can free Agus," Roberto B.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Bambang -- Access to information vital to corruption
1. Bambang -- Access to information vital to corruption eradication 2 x 22 48 pt Bodoni Ending corruption needs access to information Bambang Widjojanto Lawyer, Consultant Partnership for Governance Reform Jakarta 2. Roy -- Blending discretion with transparency 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni A painful period for the Church Roy Cimagala Philippines Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila 3. Thai -- Three years and one small fish 1 x 32 36pt Bodoni Three years, one fish in Thai trial The Nation
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Money and influence affect legal treatment
Money and influence affect legal treatment Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Everyone is equal before the law according to Article 5 of Law No. 74/1970 on the power of the judiciary. But the reality shows the opposite is more often the case. Rich and powerful defendants, even when they are declared guilty, usually get better treatment than poor defendants. The case of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra shows this reality very clearly.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teenagers celebrate World Cup
Teenagers celebrate World Cup AKARTA: The Hotel Indonesia roundabout on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, turned into a sea of red when a total of 2002 teenagers, clad in red outfits, flocked to the spot on Sunday. Each of them carried a ball and marched towards the Bung Karno Stadium in South Jakarta in celebration of the World Cup. Some of them also carried World Cup banners.
Mon, 29 Apr 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. to crush al-Qaeda cells in S.E. Asia: Military chief
U.S. to crush al-Qaeda cells in S.E. Asia: Military chief Agence France-Presse, Tabiawan, Philippines United States military chief Gen. Richard Myers on Sunday vowed to crush al-Qaeda cells in Southeast Asia as he rallied American soldiers assisting Filipino troops in the hunt for Abu Sayyaf kidnappers. Myers, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited the army's 103rd Brigade in the village of Tabiawan, near Basilan's capital Isabela, accompanied by Lt. Gen.