Archive: 4 May 2002
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Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Minister urges stop to extortion of workers
Minister urges stop to extortion of workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea expressed his concern on Friday about the fact that migrant workers had become cash cows for all parties involved in sending workers abroad. The outspoken minister said that extortion was so rampant it was difficult now to find someone who was not involved. "Everybody commits extortion.
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Plan for Minahasa container port opposed
Plan for Minahasa container port opposed Yongker Rumthe The Jakarta Post Manado Environmentalists and local officials demanded on Friday the Minahasa administration in North Sulawesi cancel its plan to build a container port in Manado Bay, as it could harm Bunaken National Park. The local government has issued a permit to private company PT Tempuranmas to construct the seaport at Pasir Panjang beach in Minahasa regency.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dissolation of Interest Group faction gains more momentum
Dissolation of Interest Group faction gains more momentum Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The presence of the Interest Group faction in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has created a double representation and therefore must be scrapped, National Awakening Party (PKB) legislator Ali Masykur Musa said on Friday.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local police close 30 'illegal' VoIP operators
Local police close 30 'illegal' VoIP operators Much. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police and officials from the Ministry of Communications raided 30 allegedly illegal Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) operators on Friday -- a move that raised the hackles of industry players.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Laksamana to talk with Mega about Garuda boss
Laksamana to talk with Mega about Garuda boss Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi has yet to make up his mind on who will lead the flagship carrier Garuda Indonesia, saying he still needs to consult with President Megawati Soekarnoputri. "The decision will be made after consultation with the president. We will make a wise decision, taking into account people's aspirations," Laksamana told reporters on Friday.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. ASEAN (4 x 12)
1. ASEAN (4 x 12) S'pore voices impatience over ASEAN on trade links 2. Farm (1 x 24) U.S. House passes farm bill 3. Trade (1 x 24) U.S., EU to defuse trade war
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
On code of conduct
On code of conduct From Media Indonesia In Indonesia almost every profession has their own code of conduct. Even the House of Representatives has its own. An organization has a code of conduct to ensure that its members act in an orderly, honest and polite manner. Unfortunately, the speaker of our House of Representatives is a defendant in an ongoing court trial. The governor of our central bank is also a defendant, as is also one of the leaders of our People's Consultative Assembly.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao sends message of reconciliation
Gusmao sends message of reconciliation Anastashya Emmanuelle and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta East Timor president-elect Xanana Gusmao ended his two-day visit here on Friday, leaving behind a strong reconciliation message. "The people of East Timor greatly look forward to her participation and will welcome her with all their hearts," Gusmao said, referring to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's expected visit.
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Can Indonesia sue the Netherlands for history? Asvi Warman Adam Historian Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta 2. Women -- Women and Politics 1 X 32 36pt Bodoni The science of women and politics Attreyee Roy Chowdhury London School of Economics The Statesman Asia News Network Calcutta 3.
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Can Indonesia sue the Netherlands for history?
Can Indonesia sue the Netherlands for history? Asvi Warman Adam, Historian, Indonesian Institute of Sciences, (LIPI), Jakarta Major celebrations are underway in the Netherlands to commemorate the Dutch East India Company's (VOC) 400th anniversary this year. This commemoration is especially targeted at Holland's younger generation, to instill a sense of pride in their history.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL waives fees to lure airlines
KL waives fees to lure airlines KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia said on Friday it would waive landing and parking fees for five years on new flights to Kuala Lumpur to turn its showpiece airport into a major hub for Southeast Asia. The move is seen as helping the ultra-modern but under- utilized Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) battle established hubs such as Singapore's Changi and Bangkok's Don Muang.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Twilite honors commitment to fine music
Twilite honors commitment to fine music Sonitha, Contributor, Jakarta The Twilite Popstravaganza concert in Jakarta on Wednesday was good proof that the 10-year-old Twilite Orchestra continues to live up to its commitment to performing the finest class of orchestral music. Consistency in quality is what it's all about. Not only did they perform well, their mission to introduce ensemble music to the Indonesian public and to educate others further, was accomplished and deserves acknowledgement.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students demand W. Sumatra budget review
Students demand W. Sumatra budget review PADANG, West Sumatra: Dozens of students in Padang are picketing the West Sumatra legislative building demanding council members to revise current provincial budget (APBD), that they say offers too many financial benefits to lawmakers.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar's trial appalling, says Roy
Akbar's trial appalling, says Roy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator Roy B.B. Janis said on Friday that the ongoing corruption trial of House Speaker Akbar Tandjung was appalling as it had totally failed to meet the public's expectations.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Exposing crimes in urban areas
Exposing crimes in urban areas Crimes among poor people in urban areas across the country have been on the increase in the past two to three years. Taxi drivers and motorbike taxi (ojek) drivers have become the victims of crimes.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Adrian edited this between 7:30pm and 8pm on May 3
Adrian edited this between 7:30pm and 8pm on May 3 FOR FOCUS ISSUE May 2 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Housing-sales-trend Sales of new houses on an upward trend I. Christianto Contributor Jakarta After experiencing an economic downturn over the past three years, sales of new houses are showing an upward trend thanks to the expansion of housing loans.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Rice (2x30)
1. Rice (2x30) 100,000 ha of new paddy fields needed annually: Official 2. Rini (1x47) Rini mulls options to protect sugarcane farmers 3. Garuda (2x24) Laksamana to talk with Mega about new Garuda boss
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
War will never kill my ideals, says refugee child
War will never kill my ideals, says refugee child Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Spending his days on crutches, 15-year-old Agusni Nurdin is not at all deterred from aspiring to be a physician. "I have to strive to become a doctor," he told The Jakarta Post at the Jeumpa Mirah refugee camp in Banda Aceh on Tuesday. To this teenager, medicine is a noble profession and doctors are people who dedicate their lives to the victims of the armed conflicts in the war-torn province.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Plan for Minahasa container port opposed
Plan for Minahasa container port opposed Yongker Rumthe The Jakarta Post Manado Environmentalists and local officials demanded on Friday the Minahasa administration in North Sulawesi cancel its plan to build a container port in Manado Bay, as it could harm Bunaken National Park. The local government has issued a permit to private company PT Tempuranmas to construct the seaport at Pasir Panjang beach in Minahasa regency.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two killed by mob, no police action
Two killed by mob, no police action BOGOR: Two suspected thieves were beaten to death by an enraged mob of villagers in Ciasihan, Bogor, on Thursday at 8:10 p.m. Both men -- identified as Ida Firmansyah bin Ada, 32, and Cecep, 30 -- were caught after allegedly stealing a television and five chickens from the house of a resident, identified as Nadi, of the nearby village of Menir.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government on Friday revised its full
SINGAPORE: The Singapore government on Friday revised its full year economic growth forecast to between two and four percent, up from the previous projections of between one and three percent. The upwards revision of the growth target comes on the heels of an improvement in the global economy, particularly the United States which is the biggest export market for the trade-dependent island, Deputy Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 The union at a glance The EU was set up after the Second World War. The process of European integration was launched on May 9, 1950, when France officially proposed to create "the first concrete foundation of a European federation". Six countries (Belgium, Germany, France, Italy, Luxembourg and the Netherlands) joined from the very beginning.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tow truck operators running amok in city
Tow truck operators running amok in city Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is always annoying when you are forced to use a service or pay a much higher price than warranted for something. Iwan, who runs a small business selling lubricant oil, had to be towed when his rented light truck developed an engine problem in Jembatan Tiga, West Jakarta, recently. "How could this happen?
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May.3
Rupiah Rates May.3 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
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For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own development priorities are central. The present development co-operation focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, good governance in health, education and public administration.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor probes bribery case involving councillors
Prosecutor probes bribery case involving councillors Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office visited the City Council on Friday to investigate an allegation that city-owned joint venture PT Jakarta International Trade Fair (JITF) had bribed several councillors. Intelligence assistant to the office R.J. Soehandojo said he had tried to meet councillor Ugiek Soegihardjo of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and council secretary Moerdiman.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes A stable investment partner for Indonesia Investors from the EU have traditionally shown a strong interest in Indonesia. Reforms in Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations, which took place in 1994, triggered a substantial increase in investment activity by EU companies. From 1995-1998, Europe (including EFTA and Eastern Europe) was the largest foreign investor in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES:
For ADVERTORIAL PURPOSES: EURO DAY - May 8 EU-RI development co-operation Development co-operation between the EC - as the executive body of the EU - and the government of Indonesia started in 1976. Since then, a stable and continuous relationship has been built, in which Indonesia's own development priorities are central. The present development co-operation focuses on sustainable management of natural resources, good governance in health, education and public administration.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sutiyoso has tough job'
'Sutiyoso has tough job' Today's topic is the performance of Governor Sutiyoso, but it was interesting that many civil servants at City Hall refused to comment on the governor, whose term ends in October. Some agreed to be interviewed, but asked The Jakarta Post not to print their names. Most of them said they were afraid they would be "in danger" if their identity was known.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. defense chief calls for renewed Indonesia ties
U.S. defense chief calls for renewed Indonesia ties Charles Aldinger Reuters Washington U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expressed hope on Thursday that the United States could soon resume severed military relations with Indonesia to bolster the war against terrorism in Asia.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Elza appears before ethics committee
Elza appears before ethics committee OR Ethics hearing appears to be diversion Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer Elza Syarief, who has been accused of paying witnesses to lie in court, was brought before a lawyers' ethics committee on Friday, in what appeared to be a smoke screen. The Indonesia Advocates and Lawyers Association's (HAPI) ethics committee is questioning Elza over the case, which involve two witnesses in Tommy's court case.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan says Akbar's trial appalling
PDI Perjuangan says Akbar's trial appalling Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) legislator Roy B.B. Janis said on Friday that the ongoing corruption trial of House Speaker Akbar Tandjung was appalling as it had totally failed to meet the public's expectations.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where is my motorbike?
Where is my motorbike? In January I asked the Indonesian Consulate in Perth if there were any special regulations I would need in order for me to transport my motorbike to Bali, where I would be staying on a KITAS-basis. "No problem! Just take it!", was the friendly answer of the people at the consulate. After arriving on Feb.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore voices impatience over ASEAN
S'pore voices impatience over ASEAN Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong in remarks published Friday voiced impatience over the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for being slow in building trade links outside of the regional bloc.
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TV Today: Saturday, May 4, 2002
TV Today: Saturday, May 4, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Comedy 10:30 30 Minutes with Anita Rachman 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Religious Teachings 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Traditional Performance 6:00 News 7:00 Variety Show 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Go Rock 11:00 Theater 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m.
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Lightning in golf course
Lightning in golf course From Kompas In response to news about lightning striking the Soewarno golf course near Soekarno-Hatta airport, I would like to inform readers that it was not true that the golf course management had warned visiting golfers not to play golf. While the rain began subsiding at 12:40 p.m local time, the golf starter called through a speaker phone the Korean group to go to hole 10.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
VP tells Maluku authorities to work together
VP tells Maluku authorities to work together The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the wake of the recent sniping among Maluku authorities, Vice President Hamzah Haz told all officials in charge of the state of civil emergency in the province to work together in dealing with the prolonged conflict there. The Vice President also urged the authorities to take action against any parties making trouble in the province, including the South Maluku Republic (RMS) secessionist movement.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to miss Lin Che Wei
Indonesia to miss Lin Che Wei Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is a bit of an irony that just as the stock market is surging again, a market analyst of the caliber of Lin Che Wei is pulled out of Indonesia. Reeling from poor business last year, SG Securities shut down its Jakarta office and made Che Wei its director of corporate finance in Singapore.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Britain's Princess Anne due in Vietnam
Britain's Princess Anne due in Vietnam VIETNAM: Princess Anne, the only daughter of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, is due in Vietnam on Saturday to promote British interests in business, development and social issues, an embassy spokesman said. The five-day visit starts on Saturday in the commercial hub of Ho Chi Minh City and takes in the former imperial capital of Hue and a rural development project in the north-central province of Ha Tinh.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam and Deep Purple
Gudang Garam and Deep Purple Since I came to Indonesia 13 years ago I have been confronted with a lot of interesting stories, some were beautiful, some were sad and some were funny. This story, which I experienced on the event of the Deep Purple concert in Jakarta on April 30, I would like to share with the readers of The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali hosts student exchange
Bali hosts student exchange DENPASAR, Bali: The government has named Bali as the host for Canadian students who will study in Indonesia between September and November under a student exchange program. "Bali was chosen for several reasons, including its success in conducting the program last year despite the fact that all but one of the Canadian students canceled their trip following the Sept.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Schools in disrepair in S. Kalimantan
Schools in disrepair in S. Kalimantan BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: At least 40 per cent of 3,018 primary school buildings in South Kalimantan were in serious disrepair, a local official said. Abdullah Amin, head of the South Kalimantan education office, said the 1,200 damaged buildings, found in all regencies and municipalities across the province, were built in the 1970s and have since never been repaired.
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Unsafe parking in Taman Ria
Unsafe parking in Taman Ria From Bisnis Indonesia On Saturday, April 27, 2002, two friends of mine and I had a meeting in Pulau Dua restaurant, Senayan. I entered the parking area at 1:03 p.m. and parked my car, B 1261 YS, in a space about 100 meters from the entrance gate. After the meeting at about 3:53 p.m, I found the front left window of my car had been smashed and the car stereo was missing.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (1 x 35)
1. Duit (1 x 35) Most Asian monies keep upward trend 2. S'pore (3 x 16) Singapore cuts taxes to remain competitive 3. Gold (2 x 27) Gold firms in Europe on soft dollar, Mideast's fresh clash 5. Oil (2 x 20) Oil prices rise as Middle East simmers
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Concerned about
Concerned about missing heirlooms From Pikiran Rakyat I am concerned about the two missing gamelan instruments and other heirlooms belonging to the Indramayu people, as published in Pikiran Rakyat daily on March 25. The regional administration should not evade responsibility on these missing assets. The opinion that these missing items are merely percussion instruments for entertainment or heirlooms associated with sacred objects that have to be maintained and worshiped has to be put aside.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians adjust to fuel price policy
Indonesians adjust to fuel price policy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A day after the government raised fuel prices, Jakarta remained calm and without the usual protests marking previous hikes, highlighting a growing acceptance among the public that fuel prices must be driven by market forces. On Thursday, state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina raised fuel prices for May by an average of 14 percent -- its third price increase this year. The public response has been muted, if heard at all.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
2002 Fuel Subsidy Compensation Scheme
2002 Fuel Subsidy Compensation Scheme Institution Amount Target in charge (in billions of rupiah) ------------------------------------------------------------------- State Logistics 500 1 million poor Agency (Bulog) families Ministry of Health 500 supply of medical treatment and medicines Ministry of Social 70 aid for orphanages, Affairs foster homes etc Ministry of Education 1,000 aid for 3.6 million and Culture students Ministry of Religious 280 aid for 274,725 Affairs teachers for 12 months...
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RI to open trading houses overseas
RI to open trading houses overseas Indonesia plans to open a number of trading houses overseas to promote the country's agricultural commodities, Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih said. Bungaran, in his speech at the opening of the Agro and Food Expo 2002 in Jakarta on Thursday, said the government would cooperate with the private sector to establish the trading houses.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
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checked FOR FOCUS ISSUE May 2 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Housing-new-projects More new housing projects built as demand surges Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta The residential property market has come alive again after a long sleep during the peak of the country's economic crisis in the past three years. Many developers have even started their new housing projects to take the advantage of the early signs of the business recovery.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Koba Tin has new president
Koba Tin has new president SINGAPORE: Indonesia-based PT Koba Tin named Mohd Anuar Sidek the president director of the company effective Friday, replacing Peter Jackson, Malaysia Smelting Corp. Bhd. said in a statement. The change followed Malaysia Smelting's acquisition of a 75 percent stake in the Indonesian tin producer from Australia-based Iluka Resources Ltd. in April this year, the company said. Sidek has been the chief executive of Tronoh Mines Malaysia Bhd. before joining Koba Tin.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gusmao looks to the future of East Timor
Gusmao looks to the future of East Timor Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rebuilding the infrastructure of war-torn East Timor and developing its human resources will be an enormous task both for the United Nations Transitional Administration for East Timor (UNTAET) and the soon to be fully independent country.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's hitmen to get only 14 years for assassination
Tommy's hitmen to get only 14 years for assassination Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Friday a 14-year sentence each for the two accomplices of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra in the assassination of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita last July allegedly ordered and funded by Tommy. Chief prosecutor Abdul Kamar Badrun presented the sentence recommendation for R. Maulawarman, alias Molla, and Noval Hadad at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Life on unsustainable Earth
Life on unsustainable Earth Harry Surjadi Journalist Jakarta hsurjadi@yahoo.com The Earth cannot go on like this. Unsustainable development threatens its health and the health of the billions of people who call it home.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes
FOR ADVERTORIAL purposes A stable investment partner for Indonesia Investors from the EU have traditionally shown a strong interest in Indonesia. Reforms in Indonesia's Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations, which took place in 1994, triggered a substantial increase in investment activity by EU companies. From 1995-1998, Europe (including EFTA and Eastern Europe) was the largest foreign investor in Indonesia.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
HAPI grills lawyers Elza in ethics hearing
HAPI grills lawyers Elza in ethics hearing Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra's lawyer Elza Syarief, who has been accused of paying witnesses to lie in court, was brought before a lawyers' ethics committee on Friday, in what appeared to be a smoke screen. The Indonesia Advocates and Lawyers Association's (HAPI) ethics committee is questioning Elza over the case, which involve two witnesses in Tommy's court case.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
NZ wants military ties with RI restored, says Elder
NZ wants military ties with RI restored, says Elder Claire Harvey, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Normalization of military ties and mutual efforts to fight people-smuggling look set to highlight the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark here next week. New Zealand Ambassador Chris Elder said on Friday that Clark would also urge President Megawati Soekarnoputri to attend East Timor's upcoming independence celebrations, despite the fierce opposition of legislators.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Freedom of the press needs law enforcement
Freedom of the press needs law enforcement A'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was 9 p.m, and the journalists at Rakyat Merdeka daily were finishing their reports. Suddenly, a senior editor called everyone into the meeting room. The editor explained that he had just received a telephone call from a group claiming to be PDI Perjuangan (Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle) supporters. The message was loud and clear: Be prepared to be attacked the next morning.
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production imports
production imports (unhusked rice) 1984* : 38.1 0 1998 : 49.2 2.8 1999 : 50.8 4.7 2000 : 51.8 1.3 2001 : 49 1.5 2002** : 48 1.5 * : The year of self-sufficiency ** : projected Source: Central Statistic Agency (BPS)
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UGM maintains top record
UGM maintains top record SEMARANG: Yogyakarta's Gadjah Mada University (UGM) maintained its record as the best state-run university in Indonesia, according to a survey carried out by experts. The National Accreditation Body (BAN), which conducted the investigation, ranked Jakarta's University of Indonesia (UI) and Semarang-based Diponegoro University (Undip) in second and third places respectively.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police sends UPC case file
Police sends UPC case file JAKARTA: City police have sent the case file on March 28's attack on the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC) by the Betawi Brotherhood Forum (FBR) to the Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, Jakarta Police general crimes detectives' chief Adj. Sr. Com. Raja Erizman said on Friday. We are still awaiting new evidence that would complete the dossier," he said when asked about the possibility that the prosecutors' might return the case file to the police.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ambitious target set for rice
Ambitious target set for rice Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Agriculture has set an ambitious target of opening 100,000 hectares of paddy fields per year over the next eight years to avoid the possibility of rice shortages by the end of this decade, a senior official at the ministry said.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 4, 2002
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, May 4, 2002 Exhibitions * Photo Papua expedition Race to the Snow, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until May 18. * Painting Wandering Water Colors by Tamara De Fretes, Gallery Cafe Linggar, Jl. Kemang Timur No. 36, South Jakarta (Tel. 71790008), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until May 5. * Painting Tenung Dua Medium, by Benny Setiawan, Maxima - Minima Lifestyle Gallery , Jl.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Endriartono controls top two posts
Endriartono controls top two posts Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Army Chief of Staff Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said here on Friday that he would temporarily carry out the duties of the vacant deputy chief post of the Army until the appointment of a new officer. The Council for High Ranking Promotions and Duty Rotation (Wanjakti) was selecting the new officer, he said. Deputy Chief of Staff Lt. Gen.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. envoy to visit Sulawesi
U.S. envoy to visit Sulawesi JAKARTA: United States Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce is to visit South Sulawesi next week to hold talks with local government officials and community figures. During his visit from Monday through Thursday, Boyce will also tour several projects being funded by the U.S. and cultural sites in the province, Antara reported quoting a U.S. Embassy statement released on Friday.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega to pay historic visit on Thomas, Uber Cup shuttlers
Mega to pay historic visit on Thomas, Uber Cup shuttlers Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Thomas Cup and Uber Cup teams will depart for China, in the highest of spirits, with President Megawati Soekarnoputri scheduled to see the teams off at the Indonesian Badminton Center (PBI) in Cipayung, East Jakarta, on Saturday. This will be the first visit by an Indonesian president to the center which has provided the country with so many glorious moments.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Flashpoints engulf Indonesia
Flashpoints engulf Indonesia Bantarto Bandoro Editor, The Indonesian Quarterly Center for Strategic and Indonesian Studies Jakarta Indonesia has had four presidents in just four years (1998- 2002) and each of them has experienced a turbulent period during their presidency. The sources of the turbulence in the country are the quite potentially dangerous flashpoints of Maluku, Aceh, Papua, Sulawesi and Kalimantan, and perhaps to certain extent Jakarta.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Junior high schools can organize own tests: Govt
Junior high schools can organize own tests: Govt Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has gone ahead with its decision to abolish the national examinations (Ebtanas) for elementary schools this month through the issuance of a new decree on Friday allowing junior high schools to organize scholastic and aptitude tests themselves to screen enrolling students. This ruling, set out in Ministry of Education Decree No.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's democtars wait as release of Suu Kyi's looms
Myanmar's democtars wait as release of Suu Kyi's looms Pascale Trouillaud, Agence France-Presse, Yangon Myanmar's democratic opposition, diplomats and media were forced to play the waiting game on Friday as they watched anxiously for the expected release of Aung San Suu Kyi after 19 months under house arrest.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singapore cuts taxes to remain competitive
Singapore cuts taxes to remain competitive Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore on Friday announced hefty cuts in corporate and personal income taxes to lower the cost of doing business in the city-state, which is feeling the pinch of stronger regional competition. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lee Hsien Loong said corporate taxes and personal income taxes will be slashed to 20 percent from 24.5 and 26 percent respectively within three years.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Education hampered in conflict-torn provinces
Education hampered in conflict-torn provinces The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prolonged conflict has severely disrupted education in Aceh, Maluku and Irian Jaya, thereby seriously threatening future human resources development in the restive provinces. Hundreds of thousands of school-age children have been deprived of the right to an adequate education, which students in other provinces enjoy.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. LINCHE: 1 line, 25 counts
1. LINCHE: 1 line, 25 counts Indonesia to miss Lin Che Wei 2. CLARK: 1 line, 30 counts A friendlier Clark to visit our shores 3. CLINTON: 4 lines, 12 counts Clinton could give Oprah a run for her money
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Whither the national ethos?
Whither the national ethos? In a comment on the ongoing debate regarding the amendment process of the 1945 Constitution, Yislam Alwini in this column (The Jakarta Post, April 22) stated that "no matter if the Constitution is changed a thousand times, it will remain imperfect". Speaking of a constitution, even England, after all, is famous for having no written constitution. Nevertheless, its legal system works in an orderly way and its integrity is exemplary.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's alleged hitmen may face 14 years for murder
Tommy's alleged hitmen may face 14 years for murder Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Friday a 14-year sentence each for the two accomplices of Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra in the assassination of Supreme Court Justice M. Syafiuddin Kartasasmita last July allegedly ordered and funded by Tommy. Chief prosecutor Abdul Kamar Badrun presented the sentence recommendation for R. Maulawarman, alias Molla, and Noval Hadad at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
For ADVERTORIAL purposes
For ADVERTORIAL purposes RI's second largest trading partner Trade relations between the EU and Indonesia have benefited from Indonesia's export diversification policy that was initiated in the mid-80s. Over the period of 1980 to 2000, the EU's share in Indonesian exports has been steadily growing. As a result, the EU has become the second largest trading partner of Indonesia (after Japan and ahead of the US). Since the mid-90s, the EU has been the main source of Indonesia's imports.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
PLN's service
PLN's service Recently I had a horrible experience with the 'service' provided by state-owned electricity company (PLN). On April 1, I reported a short circuit to PLN, and they sent a technician who had no uniform and arrived on foot without any spare parts. After I had bought the spare parts myself, he charged me Rp 75,000 for 10 minutes work.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Waste burning blamed for phone cuts
Waste burning blamed for phone cuts KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Thousands of telephone lines in Kupang were out of order on Thursday with telecommunications officials there blaming it on trash burning by local people. The damage affected most telephone subscribers living across the city, particularly in the areas located along Jl. Suharto, Jambu, Flamboyan, Teratai and Naikoten.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya administration to bulldoze illegal buildings on riverbanks
Surabaya administration to bulldoze illegal buildings on riverbanks The Jakarta Post, Ainur R. Sophiaan, Surabaya The East Java administration looks determined to take tougher against illegal housing and factories blamed for environmental damage in the nation's second largest city.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Application for name change From Kompas Born and bred in Indonesia, I am an Indonesian citizen of Chinese descent. On Oct. 10, 1992 I filed an application to change my name into an Indonesian one. My name change was published in State Gazette No. 55 dated July 9, 1993, which was then corrected in State Gazette No. 83 dated Oct. 18, 1994.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Violence against RI press continue
Violence against RI press continue Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security personnel in the country are reluctant to arrest or take legal action against their colleagues involved in brutality against journalists, according to two prominent press associations. The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI), a member of the Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA), has unveiled that 30 of 118 recorded attacks on the press over the past year have involved police and military officers.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Are DPRD members already immune to money?
Are DPRD members already immune to money? Hopefully, it is not merely a fleeting enthusiasm but a consistent attitude. A number of the City Legislative Council (DPRD) members, who concurrently become the Kemayoran Special Committee members, have reportedly been given a bundle amounting to Rp20 million by PT Jakarta International Trade Fair (JITF) so that the case involving PT JITF will not be further investigated.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO to reopen probe into Ginandjar case
AGO to reopen probe into Ginandjar case Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office is expected to reopen the investigation into a corruption case involving former minister of mines and energy Ginandjar Kartasasmita, which allegedly inflicted a total of US$24.8 million in losses on the state. Attorney General M.A.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
When driving in Jakarta gets even tougher
When driving in Jakarta gets even tougher Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta It is always annoying when you are forced to use a service or pay a much higher price than warranted for something. Iwan, who runs a small business selling lubricant oil, had to be towed when his rented light truck developed an engine problem in Jembatan Tiga, West Jakarta, recently. "How could this happen?
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Afghan migrants urged to go home
Afghan migrants urged to go home JAKARTA: The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will begin the voluntary repatriation of Afghan migrants stranded in Indonesia in the next two weeks. The repatriation follows an agreement reached between the Indonesian and Afghan authorities, IOM and the UN High Commission for Refugees on procedures allowing for the voluntary return of undocumented Afghan migrants stranded here en route to Australia.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption rife in Indonesia
Corruption rife in Indonesia From Suara Karya The statement made by the Minister of Administrative Reform, Feisal Tamin, after his meeting with Vice President Hamzah Haz, is related to the result of a survey conducted by Political and Economic Risk Consultancy (PERC) stating that Indonesia is Asia's most corrupt country, scoring 9.92.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: AGO to reopen probe into Ginandjar case 2
* Headlines: AGO to reopen probe into Ginandjar case 2 * National: Violence against RI press continues 4 * Archipelago: Education hampered in restive provinces 5 * Opinion: Can RI sue the Netherlands for history? 7 * City: HAPI grills lawyer Elza in ethics hearing 8 * Sports: KONI to ax Asian Games athletes down to 100s10 * World: S'pore to spend $5.9b on antiterror security 11 * Business: 100,000 ha of new paddy fields needed annually 13 * Features: Twilite honors commitment to fine music17
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Seagoing dog begins life on land
Seagoing dog begins life on land Ron Staton, Associated Press, Honolulu She has been promised a lifetime supply of dog food, but Forgea prefers the ham and spareribs she was fed aboard a tugboat after crew members rescued her from an abandoned tanker, they said. The 2-year-old terrier mix, who spent 24 days alone at sea, arrived in Honolulu Harbor Thursday on the tugboat American Quest, which towed behind it the burned out Indonesian tanker Insiko 1907.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sustainable debt management
Sustainable debt management Chief economics minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Finance Minister Boediono are quite right in making the observation at a seminar here on Wednesday that fiscal sustainability and debt management will continue to be the greatest challenge facing the government due partly to the explosion of government domestic debts to as large as Rp 670 trillion (US$71 billion at the current rate) from nil before the 1997 economic crisis.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. defense chief calls for renewed Indonesia relations
U.S. defense chief calls for renewed Indonesia relations Charles Aldinger, Reuters, Washington U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld expressed hope on Thursday that the United States could soon resume severed military relations with Indonesia to bolster the war against terrorism in Asia.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rini mulls options to protect sugarcane farmers
Rini mulls options to protect sugarcane farmers Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini M. Soewandi said on Friday that her office was currently evaluating alternative policies to protect local sugarcane farmers against the impact of cheaper imported sugar. She said that the alternatives were either to impose an import quota system or to adopt a "ceiling price and floor price" mechanism. "We'll make a decision soon," she told a media conference.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI migrant workers lost in Malaysia
RI migrant workers lost in Malaysia MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The whereabouts of at least 135 Indonesian migrant workers from Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, who left for Malaysia two years ago, remains unknown. The departure of the workers was sponsored by East Lombok's Marakit Taklimat Islamic boarding school or pesantren, with each receiving a Rp 2.5 million allotment derived from local Bank Syariah loans.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
A friendlier Clark to visit our shores
A friendlier Clark to visit our shores Claire Harvey, Contributor, Jakarta Not so long ago, New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark was not a big fan of Indonesia. "Indonesia is a particularly broke economy which looks to other wealthier countries to bail it out," she said disparagingly in September 1999.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Done
Done FOCUS ISSUE MAY 2 ;JP;HEN; ANPAc..r.. Property-housing-market 'Krismon' -- not for landed houses! Aswin Widjanarko Head of Residential Department PT Procon Indah Despite the prolonged crisis within the property industry, the "luxury" landed housing sector has remained active. Whether for sale or for lease, quality houses in the preferred locations of Kemang, Kebayoran Baru, Pondok Indah, Menteng, Kuningan, Permata Hijau and Simpruk have continued to enjoy high demand.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fuel price adjustment
Fuel price adjustment It is encouraging to note the relative calm in which the general public reacted to the increase in fuel prices on Thursday, the third since January. Unlike January's announcement of price increases, which was met by major street demonstrations, the latest rise, though much higher than the one in early April, seemed to be accepted as something unavoidable.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 3 , 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 375 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,275 0 18,500 Adindo Foresta 55 5 311,000 AGIS Tbk 140 0 1,197,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 355 0 379,000 Alakasa 185 0 0 Alfa Retailindo 850 50 328,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 55 0 0 Alumindo Light 700 50 5,000...
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Workers and Jacob Nuwa Wea
Workers and Jacob Nuwa Wea Labor unions in Jakarta commemorate May Day by holding massive demonstrations. Vigorous capitalist drives in Indonesia between 1970s and 1990s marginalized the labor in a process of production, and then in the entire economic development process. Their lot was sacrificed on the altar of their company's "financial soundness" and the high growth rate of national GDP.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
Activists oppose plan for Minahasa container port
Activists oppose plan for Minahasa container port Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Environmentalists and local officials demanded on Friday the Minahasa administration in North Sulawesi cancel its plan to build a container port in Manado Bay, as it could harm Bunaken National Park. The local government has issued a permit to private company PT Tempuranmas to construct the seaport at Pasir Panjang beach in Minahasa regency.
Sat, 04 May 2002, 00:00 WIB
KONI to ax Asian Games athletes down to 100s
KONI to ax Asian Games athletes down to 100s Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With its message that only those with the best medal prospects will be going to the Asian Games, the National Sports Council (KONI) expects to trim even further the number of athletes now training for the Asian sporting festival.