Archive: 13 June 2002
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Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ancol to provide free tickets
Ancol to provide free tickets JAKARTA: Ancol Dreamland will provide free tickets on June 21 in commemoration of Jakarta's 475th anniversary during the Jakarta Rumahku, Aku Cinta Jakarta (Jakarta, my home, I love Jakarta) festival. Ancol Dreamland spokesman Ramses Edward Simanjuntak said on Tuesday that the amusement park management would also provide one-for-two tickets for visitors to Fantasyland, the swimming arena and ocean park.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Rakyat Indonesia
Bank Rakyat Indonesia BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Firms stay competitive by outsourcing
Firms stay competitive by outsourcing The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok It is a relatively a new game in town. The pace has gathered. Some Thai bankers are alarmed, and so too are policy-makers in charge of national competitiveness. Thailand is again one step behind in the global knowledge and services economy.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tenganan people care for enviromnent
Tenganan people care for enviromnent Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The large drum at the tower beats 21 times as a wakeup call to residents of quiet Tenganan Penggringsingan village near Candi Dasa resort in Karang Asem, around 100 kilometers east of Nusa Dua. Some 600 residents of the village hastily leave for their ricefields, plantations and workplaces. The women cook meals for their families and later in the day they weave Tenun Penggringsingan cloth.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, June 13, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, June 13, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Authorities hunt down car importer
Authorities hunt down car importer JAKARTA: National Police detectives are hunting down a luxury car importer and a close friend of Comr. Gen. Sofjan Jacoeb, who admitted earlier in a police questioning that he issued temporary vehicle documents for 11 Mercedes Benz cars, allegedly smuggled from Singapore, at the end and after his term as South Sulawesi police chief last year.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Don't expect too much from the police'
'Don't expect too much from the police' People are disappointed by the failure of the police to solve many of the past bombing cases in the country, especially in Jakarta. Many have expressed their pessimism over the police's ability to find the perpetrators in the latest bomb blasts. Agus, 30, was born in Tasik, West Java, and moved to the city 15 years ago. He resides in Grogol, West Jakarta, and works as a street hawker.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
No action taken to restore damaged Lake Tondano
No action taken to restore damaged Lake Tondano Yongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Manado Locals and tourists are no longer able to enjoy the beauty of Lake Tondano, some 37 kilometers north of here in Minahasa Regency, as it has been suffering from serious environmental deterioration for many decades. Fewer and fewer locals and tourists picnic along the lake's shores following the disappearance of tourist resorts and recreation spots due to increasing population.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN's task at hand
ASEAN's task at hand Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id To the world's dismay and horror, 15 days later after India tested its nuclear weapons on May 13, 1998, Pakistan tested their own. Now the two are head to head again over Kashmir.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
FDI in Vietnam down 26%
FDI in Vietnam down 26% HANOI: Vietnam attracted just US$394 million' of foreign investment in the first five months of 2002, marking a year-on- year decline of 26 percent, the General Office of Statistic (GOS) said Wednesday. "With 209 projects licensed, the number of projects was up but the capital inflow fell down," a GOS official said.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P divided over Sutiyoso's nomination
PDI-P divided over Sutiyoso's nomination Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) were still divided on Wednesday about the endorsement by party chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso for the gubernatorial election. Councillor Ugiek Soegihardjo rejected Sutiyoso's nomination, saying that the governor has failed to eradicate corruption and collusion during his tenure.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prambanan temple
Prambanan temple for prayers From Kompas With reference to the letter sent by I Nyoman Mettayasa from Tabanan, Bali, regarding the permit for conducting prayers at the Prambanan temple in Yogyakarta, it should be noted that as the nation's cultural heritage, Prambanan is safeguarded by Law No.5/1992 on protected cultural sites. This law was promulgated on March 24, 1992 in the Statute Book of the Republic of Indonesia No.27/1992, so that everybody is assumed to be cognizant of it.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year
Bali resorts are heading for a more promising year Rita A.Widiadana The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali The word "resort" always conjures up a picture of a serene and integrated holiday site surrounded by white sandy beaches or a lush mountainous panorama where you can escape from your hectic life in the city and take a deep breath to rejuvenate your body and mind. And Bali offers dozens or maybe hundreds of such resorts across the island, from beach areas to secluded sites high up in the mountains.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate slides slightly
SBI rate slides slightly JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes slid slightly at the central bank's weekly auction Wednesday. The one-month SBI notes stood at 15.16 percent, down from 15.17 percent last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said. It was, however, higher than market expectations of around 15.07 percent. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 20.50 trillion (US$2.3 billion) in bids at the auction, or 93.02 percent of total bids.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two men robbed and shot
Two men robbed and shot JAKARTA: A group of robbers on motorcycles shot two men who were traveling in a Kijang van along Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, before making off with Rp 235 million. Lilik Priyo Utama, who witnessed the robbery on Wednesday, said the crooks were on two motorcycles and carrying four firearms. Suyanto, the van's driver, suffered one shot to his right thigh while Abadi was hit in the waist, left thigh, knee and ankle.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign country plotted to free E. Timor: Witness
Foreign country plotted to free E. Timor: Witness Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A witness testifying on behalf of the defendants in the 1999 East Timor atrocities case said on Wednesday that a book prepared by Australian intelligence showed a well-planned plot to lead the territory to independence. Ass. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police to get Australian patrol ships
Police to get Australian patrol ships JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar left on Wednesday for the Australian city of Perth to meet with representatives of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), over the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on dealing with transnational crimes. Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pirated music growing out of control, industry group says
Pirated music growing out of control, industry group says Matt Beer, Agence France-Presse, San Francisco Two out of every five music recordings sold worldwide in 2001 were illegal copies, with China, Russia, Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico leading the trend, a global recording industry trade group said Tuesday. Sales of pirate CDs alone rose to 950 million last year from 640 million a year earlier, the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) reported.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. APBD: 12 x 4 lines
1. APBD: 12 x 4 lines Papua to drop student fees, increase teacher salaries With new powers under the special autonomy laws, the provincial legislature in Irian Jaya (Papua) has dropped all fees for elementary and high school students as of the 2002/2003 academic year to give children more of an opportunity to receive a quality education.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN-China pact more diplomacy than detail for now
ASEAN-China pact more diplomacy than detail for now Patrick Chalmers, Kuala Lumpur, Reuters A plan by China and Southeast Asian nations to unite a quarter of the world's population in a free trade area is progressing at a relaxed pace, buoying critics who say the idea is more grandiose politics than practical.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sultan to be questioned in graft case
Sultan to be questioned in graft case YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X said here on Tuesday that he was ready to be questioned by the Attorney's General Office over the alleged misused of some Rp 54 billion funds of Bank Indonesian liquidation support (BLBI), for his now defunct Bank Mataram Dhanarta. "Yes, of course, I am ready for that. As you see, I came to the Attorney General's Office a few months ago for questioning in the same case," he told reporters at his office.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, June 13, 2002
Where to go in Bali: Thursday, June 13, 2002 Exhibitions * Painting Balinese Women, at Duta Wijaya office complex, Jl. Raya Puputan Renon, Denpasar, June 15 to July 15. * Painting Humanity and Eccentricity by Made Kaek, Gallery 9, Jl AA Gede Rai, Lod Tunduh, Ubud, until June 18. * Hard Rock Bazaar, Hard Rock Hotel, Jl. Pantai, Banjar Pande Mas, Kuta (Tel. 0361 761869), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., June 15 - 16. Performance Balinese Art Week, Art Center in Denpasar, June 20 to July 20.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mulia seizure order withdrawn
Mulia seizure order withdrawn JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court withdrew on Wednesday its decision to seize Hotel Mulia Senayan after the hotel paid its Rp 15 billion (US$ 1.7 million) debt to the city administration. Judge Andi Samsan Nganro said the withdrawal was made after lawyers from both parties told the court that the dispute between them was settled, just before the court planned to seize the hotel on Thursday.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Association calls for higher duty on sugar
Association calls for higher duty on sugar Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Sugar Association has renewed calls on the government to raise the import duty on sugar imports to protect local producers as many other countries do including European countries and the United States. Association chairman Farukh Bakri asked the government to raise the import duty to at least 65 percent.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' responds
'RCTI' responds Soccer has become a global industry aimed at profit-making. Kirch Media spent a huge sum of money to secure the World Cup 2002 broadcasting license from FIFA. Kirch Media required that RCTI pay US$5 million for the right to broadcast in Indonesian territory. The high cost also applies to other countries interested in the same license. People are fortunate to be in Indonesia to watch World Cup matches for free.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House to summon former officials
House to summon former officials JAKARTA: The leadership of the House of Representatives (DPR) has put its support behind moves by a team of members of House Commission I to summon former ministers/state secretaries from the Suharto regime to the present to shed light on the Presidential Assistance Fund (Banpres). "Go ahead if (the team) wants to ask for clarification.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt makes new pledges to IMF as Cabinet cracks
Govt makes new pledges to IMF as Cabinet cracks Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Minister of Finance Boediono have made a new economic reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite signs that the Cabinet is cracking due to a disagreement on key economic policies sponsored by the fund.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Italy takes part in Bandungtex
Italy takes part in Bandungtex JAKARTA: Italian textile machinery makers are taking part in the international textile, garment machinery and accessories exp Bandungtex 2002, in Bandung, West Java, which was opened Wednesday, a release said. Agusto Di Gacinto, trade commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission said in the release that at least 50 Italian companies were taking part in the event which would end on June 16.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Woman admits harboring fugitive Tommy in her home
Woman admits harboring fugitive Tommy in her home Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A woman testified on Wednesday that she had allowed Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, who was a fugitive, to stay at her house even though she knew it was against the law. "Yes, I realize that (the fact that she faces a possible jail term for sheltering a fugitive). I allowed him to stay at my home because I took pity on him.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Redesign farm policy
Redesign farm policy President Megawati Soekarnoputri's widely criticized current tour of Europe could still go a long way in serving national interests if her attendance at the second World Food Summit in Rome leads her to full awareness of how vital food security is and how urgent is the need to restore agricultural development on top of her government policy agenda. Heartening indeed is that an early sign of reckoning is already on the horizon.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Regional governments, PHRI to rate hotels
Regional governments, PHRI to rate hotels Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government has issued a new decree which transfers its decades long authority to assess and rate hotels to regional governments and the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI). R. Sarwono, deputy for Tourism Development at the Ministry of Tourism and Culture said that in the past, approval for hotel classification had been the sole authority of the central government.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Teachers need more preparation for new curriculum
Teachers need more preparation for new curriculum Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Education experts have urged the government to improve teachers' skills before implementing the new, competence-based curriculum as it requires a democratic, open-to-discussion and adventurous learning atmosphere in school. The government is planning to adopt the competence-based curriculum in 2004, replacing the previous 1994 curriculum which is considered too authoritarian and centralized.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Heat is on Indonesia
Heat is on Indonesia Southeast Asia's haze problem, the result of wanton forest burning in Indonesia's western provinces, has a well-known pathology. Plantation companies and nomadic cultivators burn exhausted trees and undergrowth for new planting, as this makes sense to them. The method saves on labor and time, so it is cheap. Laws against open-burning, such as they exist, are ignored. Provincial and local-area enforcement officers are no match for the patronage clout of these firms.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta
Taking a break from oppressive Jakarta Sudibyo M. Wiradji Contributor Jakarta With serene and peaceful ambience, resorts surrounding Jakarta witness regular customers wishing to spend their weekends or holiday breaks. Staying in a resort has become an alternative getaway for Jakartans, especially revelers wishing to avoid the hustle bustle of the city. Most of the retreats are situated outside the bustling metropolis but not too far away. It only takes a few hours drive to reach the sites.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L10
JP/13/L10 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 12 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Papua drops student fees, hikes teacher salaries
Papua drops student fees, hikes teacher salaries R.K. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura With new powers under the special autonomy laws, the provincial legislature in Irian Jaya (Papua) has dropped all fees for elementary and high school students as of the 2002/2003 academic year to give children more of an opportunity to receive a quality education.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL palm oil output up 7%
KL palm oil output up 7% KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's crude palm oil (CPO) output rose seven percent month-on-month in May while palm oil exports increased by nine percent, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board said Wednesday. CPO output increased 60,330 tons to 924,797 while palm oil exports were up 76.098 tons to 939,971, it said in a statement. But palm oil stocks dropped 12.2 percent to 929,472 tons, against 1.1 million tons in April. Of this total, CPO stocks dropped 6.8 percent to 506,780 tons.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Thousands support cement firm reshuffle
Thousands support cement firm reshuffle Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Padang Thousands of protesters expressed on Wednesday their support of a government plan to dismiss the current management of state cement maker PT Semen Padang, lending fresh backing to the company's privatization efforts. Grouped under the Forum for the People of Padang (FPM-KP), the demonstrators said the current management was corrupt and lacked commitment to the local community.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indosiar posts Rp 337b profit
Indosiar posts Rp 337b profit JAKARTA: Private television company PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri posted Rp 337 billion (US$386.4 million) in net profit in 2001, a 212 percent increase from the previous year's profit. "The increase was due to marketing, competitive advertising fee and increasing commercial broadcasting time, especially non prime time," the company said in a release on Wednesday.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, U.S. aim for a 9th round of trade talks
S'pore, U.S. aim for a 9th round of trade talks Reuters, Singapore Singapore and the United States will try to work through persistent differences during a ninth round of talks on a free trade pact next week in London, the city state's chief negotiator said on Wednesday. Speaking to reporters after a Singapore International Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting, chief trade negotiator Tommy Koh said the main meetings would be held on June 20-28 and others would follow in early July.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy
BRI 14040 offers quick and easy banking transactions by phone Executives, professionals, academics and businesspeople who are always on the move can now make banking transactions by phone anywhere and anytime through Bank BRI, Indonesia's only bank which has offices in almost every town across the country.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Agencies' poor service
Agencies' poor service From Media Indonesia State Minister of Administrative Reforms M. Feisal Tamin stated that the poor service agencies provided to the public had been going on since the New Order era. Although the state administration has been in transition to one led by a more democratic and nationalist figure, it is seemingly difficult to change the character of the country's civil servants, who tend to treat the people as objects.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Going beyond the first draft of history
Going beyond the first draft of history Endy Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "The war ended at 11:35 this morning." These words, which appeared in a Reuters news flash on April 30, 1975, came from a dispatch by Nayan Chanda, correspondent for the Far Eastern Economic Review who was then working with a British news agency while covering the last days of the Vietnam War.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 12, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 370 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 0 0 Adindo Foresta 45 -5 9,000 AGIS Tbk 125 5 925,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 365 0 0 Alakasa 140 -10 500 Alfa Retailindo 775 0 17,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 45 0 0 Alumindo Light 600 0 0 Andhi Chandra 330 0...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sewage dumped into Tangerang rivers
Sewage dumped into Tangerang rivers Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Truck drivers of both Tangerang regency and municipal environmental agencies dump untreated sewage in canals and rivers crossing the Tangerang city. This occurrence was witnessed by The Jakarta Post over the weekend when the drivers dumped raw sewage into the Sipon canal on Jl. TMP Taruna, Tangerang, although there was an announcement board banning the dumping of sewage in the river.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Taufik leading at ASEAN chess event
Taufik leading at ASEAN chess event JAKARTA: Taufik Halay took over at the top of the U-16 category after beating Nguyen Huynh Minh Huy of Vietnam in the sixth round of the Southeast Asian Junior Chess Championships in Singapore on Tuesday. The win earned Taufik an overall 4.5 points, according to a press release here on Wednesday. The same points were scored by Vietnamese Duong The Anh and Singaporean Luke Leong Chee Ming, but the Indonesian was ahead of both on Progressive Score.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
President yet to approve Cabinet Secretary's plan
President yet to approve Cabinet Secretary's plan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Secretary/Cabinet Secretary Bambang Kesowo seems to be out of favor as the second draft of his proposed office reorganization plan lies unnoticed on the President's desk.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New medical team for Soeharto
New medical team for Soeharto JAKARTA: State prosecutors assigned on Wednesday a new team of physicians from state-run Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) to make a thorough medical assessment of former president Soeharto, a suspect in a US$571 million graft case. RSCM director Merdias Almatsier appointed the 15-member team, led by Akmal Taher, to help state prosecutors in ensuring that Soeharto is physically and mentally fit to stand trial.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Prefab Balinese houses in great demand
Prefab Balinese houses in great demand Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, Contributor, Denpasar Sitting on a circular bench in a wooden gazebo surrounded by a Balinese tropical garden is like staying in one of the island's palaces. But it is not Bali, it is a busy housing complex in Singapore.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
BI says monetary condition is improving
BI says monetary condition is improving Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's monetary condition has continued to improve, which bodes well for the recovery of the economy, Bank Indonesia says. The central bank said in a statement following its board of governors meeting on Wednesday, that the upbeat assessment of the monetary picture was based on the recent declining trend in inflation, the stronger rupiah, and the lower interest rate of Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tasting impressive Balinese coffee flavor
Tasting impressive Balinese coffee flavor Wahyuni Kamah, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Indonesian coffee lovers are familiar with local coffees, such as Medan, Lampung and Toraja coffees. Still, Balinese coffee does not ring a bell despite its impressive taste. Only a few who cannot forget the taste of Balinese coffee keep coming back for more, getting what they need in a small specialized shop in the heart of Denpasar, on Jl. Gajah Mada.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Photo A
Photo A PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk BRANTAS RIVER AGREEMENT: East Java Vice Governor Imam Supardi (left) and PT Unilever Indonesia Tbk Director A.A. Pranatadjaja (right) shake hands after signing a memorandum of understanding on the "Brantas Bersih Forum". The signing of the agreement at the Hilton Hotel, Bali, recently was witnessed by State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim (center).
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
On Surabaya incident
On Surabaya incident Allow me to make a belated comment on the May 7 letter from David Jardine titled Historical records. In those "revolutionary days" perhaps only members of the fledgling army units, hastily formed, were aware of the basic rules of the humanitarian law, in a vague and rudimentary way. But what could one expect from those who had only minimal education, if any at all? Beside the regular army, there were also the rag-tag irregulars and common people who formed an angry crowd.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI needs food security policy, experts say
RI needs food security policy, experts say Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After years of increasing rice imports, Indonesia should now think of adopting a comprehensive policy so as to ensure food security and avoid a food crisis in the future, experts said on Wednesday. H.S.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Greed ruining Bali's beaches
Greed ruining Bali's beaches I Wayan Ananta Wijaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Bali has always been associated with pristine beaches that have white sands and powerful waves that attract millions of visitors to the island. And for years, the scenic and panoramic views of Balinese beaches have been exploited for tourism purposes. The Balinese consider the sea as a holy place as it plays a crucial role in their lives, either through religion or culture.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to ban imports of RI logs
Malaysia to ban imports of RI logs Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia plans to ban imports of logs from Indonesia, partly to protect its furniture industry from charges it uses illegally- felled timber, a government source said Wednesday. Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik proposed the ban at a weekly cabinet meeting Wednesday and would submit a working paper on the subject next week, a ministry source told AFP.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's major donors see slow progress in poverty reduction
Indonesia's major donors see slow progress in poverty reduction Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's major donors from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have emphasized that the country's progress in certain structural reform programs has been slow, resulting in reduced economic activity and investment, thus creating a slower rate of poverty reduction.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police reluctantly acquisce to military authority in Maluku
Police reluctantly acquisce to military authority in Maluku Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite its objection, the National Police have quickly adjusted itself to the new structure of security forces in Maluku, which sees the Indonesian Military (TNI) in command. National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on Wednesday the corps had no choice but to adapt to the changing security conditions in the restive province. "Don't be mistaken...
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dorodjatun makes new promises to IMF as Cabinet cracks
Dorodjatun makes new promises to IMF as Cabinet cracks Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti and Finance Minister Boediono have made a new economic reform agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), despite signs that the Cabinet is cracking due to a disagreement on key economic policies sponsored by the fund.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Italy takes part in Bandungtex
Italy takes part in Bandungtex JAKARTA: Italian textile machinery makers are taking part in the international textile, garment machinery and accessories exp Bandungtex 2002, in Bandung, West Java, which was opened Wednesday, a release said. Agusto Di Gacinto, trade commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission said in the release that at least 50 Italian companies were taking part in the event which would end on June 16.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Administrative discipline
Administrative discipline The end of the assistance agreement between the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Indonesian government has raised controversy. The controversy indicates a shift in making a strategic decision in government. A monetary council, consisting of the finance minister, central bank governor, and industry and trade minister, had approved the Letter of Intent II on international financial aid before it was signed by former president Soeharto on Jan 15, 1998.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mbeki asks Spain for easy ride
Mbeki asks Spain for easy ride ROME: South Africa's president has jokingly asked his Spanish counterpart to order the national soccer team to give South Africa an easy ride into the next round of the World Cup when they meet on Wednesday. In Rome to attend a World Food Summit, South African President Thabo Mbeki found himself sitting next to Prime Minister Jose Maria Maria Aznar during one of the meetings.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police baffled by Poso bus explosion
Police baffled by Poso bus explosion JAKARTA: The deadly bus explosion in the strife-torn district of Poso, Central Sulawesi last week has baffled police, who are unsure how the bomb was set off, National Police deputy spokesman Aritonang said on Wednesday. "Police forensic investigations found no signs of a timer, no detonator at the site so we conclude that the bomb was not operated by remote control or by timer," Aritonang said. "We ourselves are baffled.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
SBI rate slides slightly
SBI rate slides slightly JAKARTA: The weighted average interest rate on one-month SBI promissory notes slid slightly at the central bank's weekly auction Wednesday. The one-month SBI notes stood at 15.16 percent, down from 15.17 percent last week's auction, Bank Indonesia said. It was, however, higher than market expectations of around 15.07 percent. Bank Indonesia also said it accepted Rp 20.50 trillion (US$2.3 billion) in bids at the auction, or 93.02 percent of total bids.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tourists yes... but environment first
Tourists yes... but environment first Dean Yates Reuters Selemadeg Kaja, Bali Staring at the terraced green rice fields that drop away into the distance, Putu Mahardika ponders how to tap the tourist trade on Indonesia's Bali island without harming his village's pristine environment.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard
Retreat islands in Singapore's backyard Fadli Contributor Batam The hotel business, including the resort hotels on Batam and the nearby island of Bintan, has been booming in the past three years despite a setback in the hotel industry in the other parts of the country. While many hotels are struggling to survive amid the downfall in the number of foreign tourists, the hotel industry on the two islands is doing quite well.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
At least three envoy candidates disqualified
At least three envoy candidates disqualified Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least three ambassadorial candidates have been disqualified by legislators for their poor track record and lack of knowledge about the countries in which they were soon to be posted. The identities of the disqualified candidates, however, remain a secret.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military agrees to quit politics by the year 2004
Military agrees to quit politics by the year 2004 Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The move to remove the Indonesian Military (TNI) and Police from politics by 2004 won backing from legislators on Wednesday, including those from the Indonesian Military/National Police faction in the House of Representatives (DPR). Military/police faction chairman Agus Widjojo said TNI and police leaders increasingly realized that the military should concentrate on its defense and security duties.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Match words with actions, experts tell Megawati
Match words with actions, experts tell Megawati Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts here praised on Wednesday President Megawati Soekarnoputri's visit to the Rome-based Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the Vatican, but also urged her to provide similar excellent leadership in dealing with domestic problems.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Nuriana tries to please legislators
Nuriana tries to please legislators BANDUNG, West Java: In an apparent attempt to woo support from local legislators, West Java Governor Nuriana who will end his term soon, has proposed to build a new office for them. The building will be located near Bandung's Gedung Sate building on Jalan Diponegoro, and will cost some Rp 315 billion, Nuriana said on Wednesday. According to Nuriana, he had designated some 5,400 of the 25,000 square meters in total area for councillors' offices.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. POLICE: 50 PT, 3 COLS, 2 X 18
1. POLICE: 50 PT, 3 COLS, 2 X 18 Police ineffectual in war against crime 2. TOMMY: 40 PT, 5 COLS, 1 X 44 Woman admits harboring fugitive Tommy in her home 3. WASTE: 36 PT, 3 COLS, 1 X 30 Sewage dumped into Tangerang rivers 4. SPEAKERS: 36 PT, 4 COLS, 1 X 42 'Don't expect too much from the police'
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lifters forced to scrap Greece outing
Lifters forced to scrap Greece outing Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lack of financial support from the National Sports Council (KONI) has resulted in a late cancellation of an already-planned trip to Greece by a weightlifting team. The national weightlifting body PABBSI had planned to send two athletes to Tofalos Kakousis, Greece, to take part in an international weightlifting tournament there as part of preparations for the 2002 Asian Games.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sitor's poems evoke beauty
Sitor's poems evoke beauty Lie Hua, Contributor, Jakarta Sitor Situmorang has a lot to offer to Indonesian literature, particularly in terms of versification. He is most noted for the lyrical nature of his poems. Unlike Chairil Anwar, whose poems reflect his burning egotism, Sitor Situmorang is famous for the euphony of his verses despite, according to many critics, the existentialist philosophical content of these poems.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PALYJA to double investment
PALYJA to double investment to improve clean water supply PT PAM Lyonaise Jaya (PALYJA), a subsidiary of ONDEO Services of France, will more than double its investment to improve and expand the supply of clean water in western Jakarta.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indofood sells most bonds offshore
Indofood sells most bonds offshore Dow Jones, Jakarta PT Indofood Sukses Makmur has sold most of its US$280 million five-year bonds to offshore investors, further signaling a return of foreign interest in high-yielding Indonesian assets. Lead underwriter Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. said Wednesday it received Tuesday orders for the Indonesian company's dollar-denominated bond totaling slightly over $400 million.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain of sewage disposal
Residents complain of sewage disposal Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang When people call the environmental agency to pump out the contents of their septic tanks, many do not realize that the truck drivers dump the untreated sewage in canals and rivers crossing Tangerang city. This occurrence was witnessed by The Jakarta Post over the weekend when drivers from both Tangerang regency and municipal environmental agencies dumped raw sewage into the Sipon canal on Jl.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police ineffectual in war against crime
Police ineffectual in war against crime Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police are the main agents in society assigned to ensure security, right? However, in the event that they are powerless to crack down on widespread crime, the public must be prepared to defend itself. Sooner or later, the public must prepare to protect itself, as the police unveiled on Wednesday that they were powerless to deal with the high number of crimes in the capital.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The 'Islam-nationalist' divide, one obstacle to progress
The 'Islam-nationalist' divide, one obstacle to progress Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), Jakarta, mbuchori@indo.net.id In the Indonesian political psyche there seems to be a wall that firmly separates the "Islamic wing" from the "nationalist wing", the two traditional main pillars of the political system. The rivalry between these two political communities can at times be so bitter that they look at each other not only as rivals, but as adversaries.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Damar Harsanto
Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta The police are the main agents in society assigned to ensure security, right ? However, in the event that they are powerless to crack down on widespread crime, the public must be prepared to defend itself. Sooner or later, the public must prepare to protect itself, as the police unveiled on Wednesday that they were powerless to deal with the high number of crimes in the capital.
Thu, 13 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers questioned over recent police post attack
Soldiers questioned over recent police post attack Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Military Police in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, are questioning three Indonesian Military (TNI) soldiers for their alleged role in an attack on the Serbelawan Police subprecinct post on Monday night. Bukit Barisan Military Command spokesman Lt. Col. Nurdin Sulistiyo said on Wednesday that Second Sgt. Tigor Marbun, First Sgt. Hotma Tunggul Samosir and Chief Sgt.