Archive: 14 May 2002
73 articles found
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prejudice against TNI
Prejudice against TNI From Koran Tempo The murder of Theys, chairman of the Papuan Council Presidium (PDP) has been widely reported in the mass media, at home and abroad, with the accusing finger generally being pointed at some members of the Indonesian military (TNI). That some TNI members may be involved in this murder is economically, rather than politically, motivated. Political motivation is more related to the internal affairs of PDP.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gas pipeline mooted to link up RI and China
Gas pipeline mooted to link up RI and China Reuters, Seoul A group of businessmen brought together by the APEC trade group plan an undersea gas pipeline from an Indonesian gas field to Shanghai, a South Korean member of the group said on Monday. Partnership for Equitable Growth (PEG), a non-profit company, plans to build the 4,875 km (3,027 miles) pipeline from the Natuna D-Alpha natural gas field in the South China Sea to Shanghai, PEG chairman Kim Young-hoon said in a statement.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Irregularities confirmed in establishment of 'Raudlatul Jannah'
Irregularities confirmed in establishment of 'Raudlatul Jannah' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Witnesses confirmed on Monday irregularities found in the establishment of Raudlatul Jannah, an Islamic foundation appointed to organize a fictitious charity project in 1999. Most of the eight witnesses testified before the panel of judges, which tried the three defendants in the Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption scandal involving funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian press: Walking a tightrope
Indonesian press: Walking a tightrope Arya Gunawan, Media Analyst, Jakarta Why is press freedom always considered by some as a pre- requisite for a democratic nation? According to a UK-based media expert, Richard Keeble, the freedom of the press is essential as it creates a bridge between the rulers and the ruled.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt forms special team to resolve Karaha case
Govt forms special team to resolve Karaha case Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government formed a special team to help resolve the ongoing dispute between state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina and independent power producer (IPP) Karaha Bodas Co. LLC., said Eddie Widiono, president of state-owned electricity company PLN. Eddie said on Monday that the team consisted of officials from various ministries, the Attorney General's Office, the National Police, Pertamina and PLN.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activist ignores police summons
Activist ignores police summons JAKARTA: The chairman of the Jakarta Residents Forum, Azaz Tigor Nainggolan, failed to answer a summons from the city police on Monday morning, when he was to be questioned as a suspect in defamation case involving Governor Sutiyoso. Tigor said he did not answer the summons because it did not clearly state who he was suspected of defaming. "The summons just stated that I was charged with defamation.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Organda's funny math
Organda's funny math From Warta Kota It is not right for The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) to plan an increase in public transportation fares because of the recent fuel price hike as fuel determines only 10 percent of the fare calculation. I don't know how Organda can come up with a 40 percent hike in its calculation. If Organda wants to increase the fares, the reason is usually a rise in the prices of (imported) spare parts. Yet, the value of the U.S.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bridge players vying for Rp 30m, HK trip
Bridge players vying for Rp 30m, HK trip Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After completing the first five rounds of the National Bridge League (LBN) on Sunday, local bridge players are now set for the final round of matches with high hopes of winning the competition, and a place on the national team for the Intercity Bridge Championship in Hong Kong. The league, which began in January, plays each series at the end of the month in 16 cities and towns. The final series will be on June 2.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police attack students honoring Trisakti dead
Police attack students honoring Trisakti dead I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar A violent clash erupted here on Monday afternoon after police officers attacked 60 student protesters from Udayana University who were staging a peaceful protest to commemorate the Trisakti shooting incident in 1998. The clash took place at 1:15 p.m. local time at the square in front of the provincial legislative building.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
House wants to soon commence debate on political bills
House wants to soon commence debate on political bills Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives insisted on Monday that the deliberation of three long-awaited political bills would commence at least late this month.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PBSI unveils ambitious programs for 2004
PBSI unveils ambitious programs for 2004 Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Despite the failure of the national women's team to reach the semifinals of the 2002 Uber Cup, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) has still set itself the ambitious goal of bringing back badminton glory to Indonesian soil.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PLN booked unaudited net profit of $19.35 million in 2001
PLN booked unaudited net profit of $19.35 million in 2001 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity company PLN said on Monday it booked an unaudited net profit of Rp 180 billion (US$19.35 million) in 2001 compared to losses of Rp 24 trillion in 2000. But PLN president Eddie Widiono said that this did not reflect the true performance of the company as the profit was mainly due to the payment of accumulated government subsidy funds since 1998, totaling Rp 6.7 trillion.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gen. Endriartono looks set to become TNI commander
Gen. Endriartono looks set to become TNI commander The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lengthy speculation over the military reshuffle was put to rest on Monday when the House of Representatives received President Megawati Soekarnoputri's nomination of current Army chief of staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto as the new Indonesian Military (TNI) commander, replacing Admiral Widodo Adi Soetjipto. Endriartono's nomination was confirmed in a letter the President sent to the House on May 10.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
KAI stops operation of diesel trains
KAI stops operation of diesel trains BANDUNG, West Java: Thousands of passengers in Bandung, West Java were stranded on Monday when PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) aborted five morning train routes after two of its diesel trains developed engine trouble. The routes affected were Bandung to Cicalengka, Rancaekek to Bandung and Cicalengka to Bandung from 4:45 a.m. to 7:05 a.m.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antiterrorism deal needs time to be effective
Antiterrorism deal needs time to be effective Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The tripartite antiterrorism agreement signed recently by the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia will not take effect immediately as the three neighboring countries still need a substantial amount of time to design their legal frameworks and communication centers, says a government official.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI chalks up 4-1 win over Denmark in Uber Cup
RI chalks up 4-1 win over Denmark in Uber Cup Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Guangzhou, China Indonesia defeated Denmark to save itself from sinking to bottom place of the women's team Uber Cup Group B with a 4-1 victory at Tianhe Sports Center here on Monday. The last match was no longer important for either Indonesia or Denmark as their ill fate was already known, each losing out to Hong Kong and the Netherlands in previous ties.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Marijuana, gold seized at airport
Marijuana, gold seized at airport TANGERANG: The Custom and Excise officers seized a package of marijuana which was sent, via a delivery company, from Banda Aceh into the capital through the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Beware of education fraud: Minister
Beware of education fraud: Minister SEMARANG: National Education Minister Abdul Malik Fadjar warned universities against unauthorized persons who offered services in gaining permission for study programs from the Education Ministry in Jakarta. He said all universities should directly submit their request for new study programs as the government had simplified the official procedure.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
NGOs seek review on controversial bylaw
NGOs seek review on controversial bylaw Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several non-governmental organizations (NGO) officially proposed on Monday to City Council a draft bylaw that aims to replace the controversial No. 11/1988 bylaw on public order, which is considered by many to be unjust.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kiki Syahnakri: A real officer and a gentleman
Kiki Syahnakri: A real officer and a gentleman Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this era of military bashing, few people in the Indonesian Military (TNI) enjoy genuine respect and affection, from fellow officers or civilians. One of those officers who does command respect is the recently retired Army deputy chief of staff Lt. Gen. (ret) Kiki Syahnakri.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor poorest country in Asia with per capita GDP of $478: UNDP
E. Timor poorest country in Asia with per capita GDP of $478: UNDP Joanne Collins, Reuters, Dili, East Timor Tiny East Timor, counting down to its independence in a few days, is Asia's poorest country and will need considerable international assistance in the years ahead, the United Nations said on Monday. The UN Development Program (UNDP) said in a report that East Timor was Asia's poorest nation in terms of financial and human development, with annual per capita GDP of just US$478.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Militant Islam poses test for Mega
Militant Islam poses test for Mega Lee Kim Chew, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The law has finally caught up with Islamic militant Jafaar Umar Thalib for inciting violence in the Maluku islands, but there is no certainty that justice will be served. The commander of Laskar Jihad, a paramilitary group of Muslim fanatics, could still wriggle free with help from powerful backers in the Islamic parties and the military, skeptics say.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Several Army soldiers saw but did not stop massacre: Witness
Several Army soldiers saw but did not stop massacre: Witness The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testified on Monday in the human rights court for the 1999 East Timor debacle that military troops were deployed to a Suai church that was under attack, but they did nothing to stop the killing. First Insp. Sony Sanjaya, a member of the Mobile Brigade Police serving in Suai when the raid took place, said he saw several military troops standing near the St.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta needs integrated transportation system
Jakarta needs integrated transportation system Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city will soon see another fare increase, and bus companies have promised better services, but as long as the city's transportation system remains haphazard the promise will always ring hollow. Chaotic transportation has become the middle name of Jakarta, and traffic congestion is a common sight.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Notes on Endriartono
Notes on Endriartono It is now almost certain that Army Gen. Endriartono Sutarto will replace Navy Adm. Widodo A.S. as the chief of the Indonesian Military (TNI). The announcement by the leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri has nominated Endriartono virtually ended months of speculation about who would take charge of TNI.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Something's wrong with Raudlatul Jannah
Something's wrong with Raudlatul Jannah Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Witnesses confirmed on Monday irregularities found in the establishment of Raudlatul Jannah, an Islamic foundation appointed to organize a fictitious charity project in 1999. Most of the eight witnesses testified before the panel of judges, which tried the three defendants in the Rp 40 billion (US$4 million) corruption scandal involving funds of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog).
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega to inaugurate projects worth Rp 704b
Mega to inaugurate projects worth Rp 704b KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: President Megawati will inaugurate infrastructure development projects worth Rp 704 billion in Kupang on Sunday. East Nusa Tenggara administration spokesman Johanis B. Kosapilawan told The Jakarta Post on Monday that the projects, which were funded by the national budget or through foreign donations, would include bridges, dams, irrigation systems and a cement manufacturer.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Headings:
Headings: 1. House: 8 x 4 lines: House gives low priority to draft political laws 2. Theys: 20 x 2 lines TNI assassin botches murder of abduction witness 3. Terror: 32 x 1 line Antiterrorism deal needs time to be effective 4. HAM: 24 x 2 lines: Several Army soldiers saw but did not stop massacre: Witness 5. Akbar: 16 x 2 lines Something's wrong with Raudlatul Jannah 6. Mega: 16 x 2 lines Forest management runs short of funds
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
House gives low priority to draft political laws
House gives low priority to draft political laws Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives insisted on Monday that the deliberation of three long-awaited political bills would commence at least late this month.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.13
Rupiah Rates May.13 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates May.13 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Workers demand dismissal of manager
Workers demand dismissal of manager TANGERANG: Around 400 workers of PT Mawar Nirwana, a plastic flowers manufacturer in Tangerang, went on strike on Monday, demanding the management dismiss the company's production manager. "We demand the management dismiss production manager Johan, because he has been acting like a dictator. Johan's policies always disadvantage the workers," said Alamsyah, one of the workers.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI assassin botches murder of They's murder witness
TNI assassin botches murder of They's murder witness Tiarma Siboro and Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta A member of the Indonesian Military's (TNI) elite Special Forces (Kopassus) allegedly attempted last Friday to assassinate a key witness in the murder of Papua Presidium Council leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, the National Military Police said on Monday. National Military Police chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FSPC approves BII rights issue plan
FSPC approves BII rights issue plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) approved late on Monday the proposal of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to increase the size of the bank's rights issue plan to Rp 4.33 trillion (US$466 million) from the original estimate of around Rp 3.9 trillion. IBRA Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung said that this was needed to boost the ailing bank's capital adequacy ratio (CAR) to between 8 and 12 percent.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Antiterrorism deal needs time to work
Antiterrorism deal needs time to work Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The tripartite antiterrorism agreement signed recently by the Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia will not take effect immediately as the three neighboring countries still need a substantial amount of time to design their legal frameworks and communication centers, says a government official.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN palm oil market gets nervous
ASEAN palm oil market gets nervous Reuters, Jakarta The Southeast Asia palm oil market is getting nervous following more arrivals of soyoil from Argentina, with India, the world largest edible oils buyer, already showing huge appetite for soyoil because of lower prices.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economy shows encouraging progress: IMF
Economy shows encouraging progress: IMF Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund (IMF) gave a positive report on the Indonesian economy on Monday, saying that macro economic indicators in the first few months of the year were encouraging. IMF senior advisor for Asia Pacific Daniel Citrin urged the government to stick to the agreed reform program to maintain the current positive sentiment in the economy.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five named suspects in Bandung hotel fire
Five named suspects in Bandung hotel fire Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Police have named five suspects in connection to a hotel fire here last week that claimed four lives, including two foreign nationals. Budiman Somali, the hotel director-cum-owner, and hotel maintenance man Adhiansyah are the main suspects, West Bandung Police chief Adj. Sr. Com. Zaenul Arifin said. Three of the suspects have been in detention since Sunday while the two others were detained on Monday, he said.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
A lack of funds hampers forest management
A lack of funds hampers forest management I Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali A lack of funds and means have undermined sustainable forest management efforts despite the goodwill of tropical country governments, a high ranking officer of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) said on Monday. "Sustainable forest management is a difficult and costly task.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
SingTel considers regional cable network
SingTel considers regional cable network Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) is looking at building a fibre optic submarine cable network to link the city- state with Indonesia and Thailand, the island's dominant carrier said Monday.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians on multinational trip
Indonesians on multinational trip JAKARTA: Four Indonesians left for Utah, the United States, on Sunday for a multinational Marlboro Adventure Team (MAT) journey, a release said here. The four will be among around 100 participants from 22 countries, who will set out for the 1,000-mile Utah-Arizona-Utah enterprise trip from May 12 to May 27. A number of activities, such as jeeping, rafting, horse- riding, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) ride, have been planned for the participants.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
2002 rice import seen at 1.3 million tons
2002 rice import seen at 1.3 million tons Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia would only need to import about 1.3 million tons of rice this year despite the threat of the drought-inducing El Nino weather phenomenon, a senior official at the Agriculture Ministry said on Monday. "Even with El Nino, the country's total rice importation will not surpass ... 1.3 million tons," Kaman Nainggolan director for planning and finance at the ministry told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
May riots still burned into victim's minds
May riots still burned into victim's minds Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four years after the May riots, life is still hard for Yuliarti, 50, one of the survivors of the bloody tragedy. Her shop-house at the vicinity of the former Yogya shopping center in Klender, East Jakarta, was burned to the ground on May 13, the first of two days of riots that paralyzed the capital.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with cost of conflict
Dealing with cost of conflict Ignas Kleden, Center for East Indonesian Affairs, Jakarta The relationship between conflict and social integration appears to be a paradox. On the one hand, social integration exists when conflicts can be prevented, or if ongoing conflicts are resolved peacefully. The absence of social conflict can lead to social integration, whereas the presence of social conflict jeopardizes it.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Second terrorist gets death penalty for bombing
Second terrorist gets death penalty for bombing Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After imposing the death penalty on a Malaysian bomber last week, the Central Jakarta District Court gave another defendant a similar sentence for his role in the bombing of Atrium Senen shopping mall in Central Jakarta last year.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
15 years sought for BCA robber
15 years sought for BCA robber JAKARTA: A prosecutor asked the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday to sentence a man to 15 years imprisonment for his role in a Rp 160 million robbery attempt that resulted in the death of a police officer and injuries to a bank customer. Defendant Agung Wibowo, 30, along with Ari Wibowo, Rudi and Danu robbed Dani Sukanta on Oct.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Forest management runs short of funds
Forest management runs short of funds I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali A lack of funds and means have undermined sustainable forest management efforts despite the goodwill of tropical country governments, a high ranking officer of the International Tropical Timber Council (ITTC) said on Monday. "Sustainable forest management is a difficult and costly task.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stern ethics key to improve advocate profession: Magnis
Stern ethics key to improve advocate profession: Magnis A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Advocates' neglect of their code of ethics, compounded with different codes of ethics that belong to various bar associations, are being blamed as the source of rampant legal malfeasance in the country. Enforcement of a code of ethics is badly needed to promote order in the advocate profession, a profession which has served as one of the pillars in the work of this country's law system, said experts.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI assassin botches murder of abduction witness
TNI assassin botches murder of abduction witness Tiarma Siboro and Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Military Police Headquarters has put a key witness in the November 2001 murder of Papua Presidium Council leader Theys Hiyo Eluay under its protection following an alleged murder attempt against him last Friday, an officer said on Monday. National Military Police chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Clean air, blue skies -- just a dream?
Clean air, blue skies -- just a dream? Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hazardous vehicular emission has long been an irritating problem for people traveling along the busy streets of the capital. They realize the consequences of inhaling the toxic gas but only a handful want to take an active part in the efforts to clean up the air. Many motorists do not care about the pollutants coming from the exhaust of their vehicle that have long passed tolerable levels.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Wajo flood recedes as death toll rises to six
Wajo flood recedes as death toll rises to six Jupriadi Asmaradhana, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Floods that hit nine of the 14 districts of Wajo regency, 400 kilometers north of Makassar, South Sulawesi, receded on Monday, but thousands of flood victims have opted to stay in the makeshift shelters instead of returning home.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Robbery in Jl. Casablanca
Robbery in Jl. Casablanca From Media Indonesia On April 5, 2002, at about 6 p.m., I was in a traffic jam in front of the Rifa Building, Jl. Casablanca, when I used my blue- light cellphone. Suddenly, somebody knocked loudly on the front left window, rudely asking me to give him my cellphone. Then six other hoodlums broke the front right window near the driver, unlocked the car via the centralized locking system and assaulted us.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
13 policemen fired in Central Java
13 policemen fired in Central Java PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Central Java Police chief Erwin Mapasaeng announced on Monday that he had fired 13 police officers for violations of the law, misconduct and desertion. Erwin said the Central Java Police had undergone a total reform in all sectors, including taking strict measures against members who violated the law. "We officially fired those 13 officers yesterday.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Senen traders protest market management
Senen traders protest market management Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 100 traders from the Senen market in Central Jakarta protested on Monday against PT Pembangunan Jaya, the market operator, which unilaterally revised the contract terms which they reached with the previous management of the market in 1966.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nobody relishes a ride on a city bus
Nobody relishes a ride on a city bus Public transportation is one of the most important elements of a big city like Jakarta. Many people, including students, depend on public transportation to travel from one place to another. Therefore, they spontaneously reacted upon learning of the city administration's plan to increase fares. Granita Ramadhani, 17, a student at the University of Indonesia's School of Cultural Studies.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's lawyer Elza gets slap on the wrist
Tommy's lawyer Elza gets slap on the wrist Leo Wahyudi S. and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As had been predicted earlier, the ethics hearing of the Indonesian Advocates and Lawyers Association (HAPI) failed to reach a decision against lawyer Elza Syarief that would satisfy the public, although she was found guilty of violating the ethics code by "influencing prosecuting witnesses to defend her client." The hearing reprimanded her for an "ethics violation", but then dropped...
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Putrid flower blooms in Sibolangit every five years
Putrid flower blooms in Sibolangit every five years Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan A plant with a large tuber is currently one of the main attractions of the Sibolangit Nature Park in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra. Officially called the Amorphophallus Titanum, this plant has a giant foul-smelling flower that resembles apetalous Rafflesia.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Killings continue after GAM, govt agree on cease-fire
Killings continue after GAM, govt agree on cease-fire Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Violence in restive Aceh continues to claim lives, only days after the government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) vowed to end hostility in Geneva, Switzerland. Eight people were killed in skirmishes over the weekend at three different locations, military sources said.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drivers go on strike to demand fare hike
Drivers go on strike to demand fare hike Kasparman and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Padang/Medan Hundreds of public minivan drivers in Padang, West Sumatra went on strike Monday, forcing thousands of students, civil servants and other commuters to find other means of reaching their destinations.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indosat agrees to buy Satelindo stake for $325m
Indosat agrees to buy Satelindo stake for $325m The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat has reached an agreement with Germany's Deutsche Telekom to purchase the latter's 25 percent stake in local cellular operator PT Satelindo for US$325 million, according to State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi. "(The price) is $325 million," Laksamana told reporters on Monday when asked about the result of negotiations with Deutsche Telekom.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Immigration requirements eased
Immigration requirements eased JAKARTA: Senior citizen tourists are invited to visit Indonesia as the government eases its immigration restrictions and cuts the required deposit and funds for accommodation costs in half. The director general of immigration at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, M. Iman Santoso, issued the policy on April 18, overturning a 2000 decree, which was considered obsolete.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI assassin botches murder of Theys' murder witness
TNI assassin botches murder of Theys' murder witness Tiarma Siboro and Yogita Tahilramani The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Military Police Headquarters has put a key witness in the November 2001 murder of Papua Presidium Council leader Theys Hiyo Eluay under its protection following an alleged murder attempt against him last Friday, an officer said on Monday. National Military Police chief Maj. Gen.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gas pipeline
Gas pipeline mooted to link up RI and China JP/ 2. OIL 2 X 28 Oil prices sink from 8-month high on profit-taking JP/ 3. Gold 1 x 35 Gold robust in thin European trade 4. Sing 2 X 20 SingTel considers regional cable network JP/SINGAPORE
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
City undecided over public transportation fares
City undecided over public transportation fares The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor The Jakarta administration failed to raise bus fares on Monday despite a threat by operators to raise fares based on their own calculations if the city failed to announce new fares by May 18. The City Council has yet to approve the proposal since Governor Sutiyoso did not submit a signed recommendation with the proposal.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah's visit to Ja'far not wise
Hamzah's visit to Ja'far not wise Vice President Hamzah Haz's visit to the commander of the Laskar Jihad Muslim group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, who is at present in police custody, has attracted a lot of attention, especially from politicians. Why did Hamzah do this? He said that he visited Ja'far not in his capacity as Vice President, but as a fellow Muslim. But you cannot ignore the fact that he is the Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, and that should be always in his mind.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia beats Denmark 4-1,
Indonesia beats Denmark 4-1, avoids hitting the bottom Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Guangzhou, China Indonesia defeated Denmark to save itself from sinking to bottom place of the women's team Uber Cup Group B with a 4-1 victory at Tianhe Sports Center here on Monday. The last match was no longer important for either Indonesia or Denmark as their ill fate was already known, each losing out to Hong Kong and the Netherlands in previous ties.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Controversial visit by Vice President
Controversial visit by Vice President Vice President Hamzah Haz visited National Police Headquarters in South Jakarta on Tuesday to see the commander of the Laskar Jihad Islamic group, Ja'far Umar Thalib, who is being detained there. Those close to Hamzah said that he made the visit in his capacity as chairman of the United Development Party (PPP), not as Vice President. But can the two positions be separated?
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
The power of word of mouth
The power of word of mouth K. Basrie, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Alice Koh, a Singaporean that regularly flies to Jakarta for business trips, was stunned after exploring photographs of Kampung Sampireun resort. The unique natural settings of the boutique hotel erected above a lake in the chilly Ciparay village of Desa Sukakarya, Samarang in Garut, about two hours drive from Bandung, amazed her.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Syahnakri, a professional soldier
Syahnakri, a professional soldier Lela E. Madjiah, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During a closed-door seminar on East Timor at Chatam House in London in 1999, a senior editor of a leading Indonesian daily asked what the hell was a two-one-star (??) Army general doing in that meeting? He was referring to Kiki Syahnakri, then deputy operations to the Army chief.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'FKM, Laskar Jihad not the root of conflict'
'FKM, Laskar Jihad not the root of conflict' Annastashya Emmanuelle and Oktovianus P., The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon Leaders of the National Moral Movement cross-religious group urged the government on Monday to launch an investigation into the years of bloodshed in Maluku as they believe the presence of Laskar Jihad and the Maluku Sovereignty Forum (FKM) is the mere tip of a bigger problem.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five lifters axed from RI squad
Five lifters axed from RI squad Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian weightlifting governing body PABBSI has removed five lifters from the Asian Games squad after "they failed to meet the parameters set by the National Sports Council (KONI)". The five lifters are Joko Hanggono, Junaedi, Yudi Suhartono, Sri Indriyani and Sri Hartati. "We have come to a judgment that they failed to meet KONI's parameters," Gandrung, the executive director of PABBSI, said on Monday.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI artists leave ASEAN awards trophy-less
RI artists leave ASEAN awards trophy-less Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali This year's ASEAN Arts Awards, which took place here on May 9, were a complete disappointment for the host country, Indonesia, whose five entrants won no recognition. "It's a shame. I am disappointed," said artist Ay Tjoe Christine, whose work Pilgrim King (pencil, pastels and gouache on canvas) was nominated.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
House unmoved by lies during the trial of Akbar
House unmoved by lies during the trial of Akbar Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lies and irregularities uncovered during the ongoing trial of a corruption scandal implicating House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung have failed to encourage legislators to set up a separate inquiry into the high-profile scandal.
Tue, 14 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Samudera files complaint to police
Samudera files complaint to police JAKARTA: Reportedly angry at losing the top post at national airline Garuda Indonesia, Samudera Sukardi, who is the elder brother of State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, filed a defamation complaint against Garuda's former top director Abdul Gani, at the National Police Headquarters on Monday. Although Samudera filed the report in person, he refused to comment on the matter.