Archive: 24 June 2002
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Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the Chinese From Forum As speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian citizens of Chinese origin.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO clarifies
AGO clarifies With reference to your news story titled Attorney General Rachman under fire for lavish party published in The Jakarta Post on June 15, the following is conveyed to avoid confusion on the part of the public: * It is not true that the wedding party for the daughter of Attorney General H. M.A. Rachman SH was a lavish one.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Military graduates must abide by the law'
'Military graduates must abide by the law' Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told career officers on Saturday to firmly uphold the military code of conduct, human rights principles and the law when performing their duties.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Politicians busy
Politicians busy mobilizing forces From Rakyat Merdeka Whatever you call it, a meeting of politicians is one intended to mobilize forces to win the general election in 2004. This, of course, refers to a meeting of representatives of Islamic political parties held at the initiative of Amien Rais, Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Nurhidayat of the Justice Party. Or a meeting held by Arifin Panigoro, or still a meeting between Taufik Kiemas and former president Abdurrahman Wahid.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image
Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the country shows some signs of economic recovery and political stability, the hotel industry in Jakarta has started efforts to improve the capital's image in a bid to lure more visitors. "This is the best time to start turning things around.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. LAUT: 1 x 40
1. LAUT: 1 x 40 Fishermen at a loss due to pollution 2. SHOOTING 1 x 30 Five PTPN workers killed in Aceh 3. AMBON 2 x 20 Two explosions rock Ambon over weekend
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police to send officers to RP
Police to send officers to RP JAKARTA: The police are planning to send two officers to the Philippines soon to seek information on a report that four Indonesian boat crewmen have been abducted by armed group believed to be members of the Abu Sayyaf rebel group. "We will dispatch two police officers to the Philippines," Police Chief General Da'i Bachtiar said Sunday. He did not give the name and rank of the officers and did not say when they will depart.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stay out of politics, Ryamizard repeats order
Stay out of politics, Ryamizard repeats order The Jakarta Post, Magelang, Central Java Members of the Army are being told to stay out of politics, make sacrifices and improve their professionalism if they want to succeed in performing their task, which is to maintain national unity. "Maintaining national unity is TNI (Indonesian Military) ideology. How can we safeguard national unity if we are divided into various political camps?" Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Manulife Indonesia case
Manulife Indonesia case Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti's statement on an insurance company's case is not wrong. Manulife Indonesia, which has been declared bankrupt by the Jakarta Commercial Court, should serve as a very important lesson. The Canadian government has thus protested against the controversial verdict.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen at a loss due to pollution
Fishermen at a loss due to pollution Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Although compensation has been given by sugar cane factory PT Gunung Madu Plantations (GMP) to local fishermen in Lampung, the fishermen remain reluctant to go fishing due to declining fish stocks in Bandarlampung's polluted water. They claim pollution would force them to stay home for at least the next six months.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Market (3x18)
1. Market (3x18) Rupiah set to strengthen after IMF's latest loan 2. Hotel (2x28) Hotels struggle to shrug off Jakarta's unattractive image
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega to open religious conference
Mega to open religious conference YOGYAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the 6th General Assembly of the Asia Religion and Peace Conference in Yogyakarta on Monday. Megawati will be accompanied by, among others, husband Taufik Kiemas and Minister of Religious Affairs Said Aqil Al Munawar. Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengku Buwono X and wife I Gusti Kanjeng Ratu Hemas will also accompany the President during the opening ceremony at the Sheraton Hotel.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. media sees Sept. 11 as turning point
U.S. media sees Sept. 11 as turning point Ati Nurbaiti, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is eerie that journalists in the U.S. are referring to -- almost hailing -- the Sept. 11 tragedy as a turning point toward better and "serious" journalism. Embarrassed by coverage of the Clinton sex scandal and so much trivia in the press, journalists and media observers say now the public is turning its attention to coverage of public affairs, foreign news and also to newspapers.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Country observes Anti-Drug Day
Country observes Anti-Drug Day JAKARTA: The country observed Anti-Drug Day Sunday by holding a large assembly in the capital and other regions, but both top leaders were absent from the ceremony to kick off a national campaign against drugs. The "Say No to Drugs" assembly held at the National Monument Square in Central Jakarta was attended by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla and Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. HEALTH: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 12
1. HEALTH: 36 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 12 Many people counterfeit health cards: Official 2. SUTIYOSO: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 30 Sutiyoso calls for modesty, but activists slam it as hot air 3. ROAD: 36 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 37 Tangerang residents complain about road 4. SPEAKUP: 40 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 43 'I hope Jakarta will be free from flooding'
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Megawati rated highly despite govt's failures: Survey
Megawati rated highly despite govt's failures: Survey The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has performed better than all other national political leaders currently in office, even as her government is deemed to be failing in delivering the goods, according to a recently published survey.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RP military targeting Abu Sayyaf chief
RP military targeting Abu Sayyaf chief PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has ordered soldiers to nab the chief of the al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf group after one of its top leaders was believed to have been killed in a recent clash, a senior military officer said on Sunday. Maj. Gen.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suspects of mutilated case arrested
Suspects of mutilated case arrested BOGOR: A joint team from the Bogor and Cisarua police announced on Sunday the findings of its investigation into a murder- mutilation case. Bogor Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. M. Taufik said the motive behind the murder was financial. Taufik said Benged Siahaan, alias Lilis, a 37-year-old transvestite, murdered Abdul Kadir Alhabsyi, 40, a resident of Gedong subdistrict, Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, to obtain money for a sex change operation.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake jolts Padang
Earthquake jolts Padang PADANG, West Sumatra: A brief earthquake measuring 3.8 on the Richter scale shook Padang, Padang Panjang and Padang Pariaman regencies in West Sumatra on Sunday, Antara reported. No casualties were reported. Head of the West Sumatra chapter of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) Sumarso, said the quake only took five seconds to eight seconds, at around 12:30 p.m.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
A thought for the IMF
A thought for the IMF Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said extension of the Indonesian contract with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to December 2003 was made because the country still needed the fund's assistance. Meanwhile, State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said Indonesia should sever its contract with the IMF because the latter's advice on the country's economy has not borne any good fruit.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Woe to our military, woe to our nation
Woe to our military, woe to our nation Endy M. Bayuni, Staff writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The current debate about whether members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police (Polri) should be allowed to vote, as well as to run for office, in the 2004 general election has reached ludicrous proportions.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, June 24, 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 24, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:00 Environment 8:30 Children's Program 9:30 Cooking Program 10:30 Documentary 11:00 News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:30 Documentary 3:00 Children's Program 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 Music 5:00 T-Channel 6:00 News 7:00 Dialog 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News 9:30 Blues Night 11:00 Talk Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indonesian Film 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asylum seekers waiting in Indonesia, says Ruddock
Asylum seekers waiting in Indonesia, says Ruddock Agencies, Sydney, Australia Around 1,000 asylum seekers currently in Indonesia are searching for people smugglers to bring them to Australia or the Pacific region, Australian Immigration Minister Philip Ruddock said on Sunday. Ruddock said there were 500 people in Indonesia who'd been deemed legitimate asylum seekers by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). Those people were waiting for resettlement places across the globe.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Manulife ---- 10 x 4 lines
1. Manulife ---- 10 x 4 lines IMF wants reform of Commercial Court 2. Aceh -- 30 x 1 line Military fails to stop violence in Aceh 3. W.Cup -- 40 x 1 line World Cup semifinal lineup defies experts
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Poso refugees to get Rp 67 billion
Poso refugees to get Rp 67 billion PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Ministry of Social Affairs has donated Rp 67 billion to promote humanitarian activities designed to improve the lives of 55,000 refugees, the victims of the sectarian conflict in Poso. "The funds were disbursed by the central government earlier this month," said the director of the Central Sulawesi Office of the Ministry of Social Affairs, Andi Azikin Suyuti, here on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Police not ready to use voting rights'
'Police not ready to use voting rights' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent bid to lend some solidarity to their counterparts in the military (TNI), the National Police said on Sunday they would exercise their voting rights only if all quarters, both police personnel and all other components of the nation, were ready to accept their active participation in general elections.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Kerak Telor' vendors protest PRJ
'Kerak Telor' vendors protest PRJ JAKARTA: Dozens of vendors of Kerak Telor (a Betawi traditional dish of baked rice and egg), lodged a protest over the weekend with the Jakarta Fair organizing committee over its decision to ban them from trading inside the fairground in Central Jakarta. Mustofa, 65, one of the Kerak Telor vendors, expressed disappointment that he and his friends were not allowed to enter the fair ground unlike in previous years.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
One dead, 15 injured in bus accident
One dead, 15 injured in bus accident JAKARTA: A Mayasari Bakti bus plying the Kampung Rambutan- Tanjung Priok route collided on Sunday morning with a truck belonging to Indocement on the Ir. Wijoto Wiyono toll road in North Jakarta, killing one person and injuring 15 others. Enday, 40, an assistant to the bus driver, died en route to the hospital with severe injuries. Endang Haryadi Nadir, the bus driver, suffered severe injuries to his head and legs.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Military fails to stop violence in Aceh
Military fails to stop violence in Aceh Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The reestablishment of the Iskandar Muda military command in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province has failed to bring about peace in the restive region. Aceh human rights campaigner Maimul Fidar said the existence of the military command had instead limited the space for civilian activities in the province.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Many people counterfeit health cards: Official
Many people counterfeit health cards: Official Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of Jakarta's Health Agency, Abdul Chalik Masulili, said that health cards, a service for poor people in the capital, were often faked and could easily be found at state-owned health centers and hospitals. Chalik said he received reports from hospitals and district health centers that many patients used fake health cards to get health services for free.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Union says labor relations remain tense in Indonesia
Union says labor relations remain tense in Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the lifting of the worst restrictions on labor union rights in 2000, many others still remain and labor relations have become increasingly tense, with many incidents of violent physical attacks on strikers, according to the International Confederation of Free Trade Unions (ICFTU).
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
World Cup and our plight
World Cup and our plight From Koran Tempo Most Indonesians are able to temporarily forget their plights because of the festive mood of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Or, perhaps, we have finally gotten used to oppression. An increase in fuel prices during Soeharto's time triggered a popular movement that eventually toppled the ruler. Unfortunately, the price of fuel and public utilities has been raised several times now but the public does not seem to be concerned about these increases.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Grace Emelia
Grace Emelia Contributor Jakarta Giorgio Armani would probably laugh again were he to visit Jakarta and be given fake Armani jeans or T-shirts, the way he did when he visited Moscow. In his recent visit to the Russian capital, where cheap clothing bearing famous brand names can easily be found, he was given a pair of fake Armani jeans and sunglasses by a local television reporter. Armani was not angry.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators pay less attention to KPU's independence
Legislators pay less attention to KPU's independence Edith Hartanto and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators say that they are committed to holding the 2004 general election as scheduled, but they do not seem to care about the importance of an independent General Elections Commission (KPU).
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Illegal workers struggle for employment
Illegal workers struggle for employment Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru The prolonged economic crisis over the past five years has forced many Indonesian workers to seek employment abroad, mainly in neighboring Malaysia. Many job seekers have followed the existing legitimate procedures to find employment abroad, but others have unfortunately had to deal with the "hazardous process of recruitment".
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two explosions rock Ambon over weekend
Two explosions rock Ambon over weekend The Jakarta Post, Ambon Two bombs exploded in separate locations in the city of Ambon on Saturday, shaking the fragile peace in the troubled Maluku province. No casualties were reported in the blasts. The first explosion took place at 8 p.m. behind a building on the border between the areas of Diponegoro and Urimesing. Two hours later, another bomb exploded in the area of Ahuru.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega to open Bali Arts Festival
Mega to open Bali Arts Festival DENPASAR, Bali: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the annual Bali Arts Festival here on Monday afternoon. The opening was supposed to take place on Saturday, but was delayed pending the return of Megawati from her European trip, the organizing committee said in a statement on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Experts warn dealing on amendment 2
* Headlines: Experts warn dealing on amendment 2 * National: 'Police not ready to use voting rights' 4 * Archipelago: Fishermen at a loss due to pollution 5 * Opinion: Woe to our military, woe to our nation 7 * City: Many people counterfeit health cards 8 * World: Al-Qaeda says bin Laden alive 10 * Sports: Barrera wins rematch against Morales 11 * Business: Rupiah set to strengthen 16 * Features: Ex-French PM Juppe on the rise 20
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah set to strengthen after IMF's latest loan
Rupiah set to strengthen after IMF's latest loan Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah is expected to remain firm against the U.S. dollar in the coming week amid continued bullish sentiment in the market, with analysts predicting the local unit to test the level near Rp 8,500. Last week, the local unit closed stronger at Rp 8,630 against the American greenback, than Rp 8,740 the week before.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Believe it or not
Believe it or not Unbelievable things do happen in Indonesia, to an unbelievable extent and in unbelievable ways. For example, the country is top of the list of the most corrupt countries in the world. And yet, only a handful of wrongdoers have been prosecuted. No wonder, the Ripley's Believe It or Not exhibition in Jakarta was forced to close down two years ago, reportedly because of poor business.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir seen likely to quit, retraction buys time
Mahathir seen likely to quit, retraction buys time Simon Cameron-Moore, Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's retraction of his shock resignation on Saturday was only to give other party leaders time to work out the transition of power, a senior ruling party source said.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais and the Chinese
Amien Rais and the Chinese From Forum As speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly, Amien Rais, on the occasion of the fourth anniversary of the May 13 and May 14, 1998 tragedy, called on the abolition of "WNI" (citizen of the state of Indonesia), a term usually intended to refer to Indonesian citizens of Chinese origin.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five PTPN workers killed in Aceh
Five PTPN workers killed in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten armed men shot dead five employees of a state-owned plantation in Aceh and kidnapped eight others on Saturday, the military said on Sunday. All of the victims were employees of state-owned plantation PT Perkebunan Nusantara I in Langsa district, East Aceh.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Averting a power crisis
Averting a power crisis The resumption of several major private electricity-generation projects, as announced by chief economics minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti last week, should be welcomed as a crucial step to avert a national power crisis that most analysts have predicted could be two to three years down the road. The State Electricity Company (PLN) is indeed racing against time to prevent major supply disruptions because no new generating capacity has been built since 1996.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fresh military graduates told to uphold the law
Fresh military graduates told to uphold the law The Jakarta Post Magelang Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told career officers on Saturday to firmly uphold the military code of conduct, human rights principles and the law when performing their duties.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Our disillusion
Our disillusion From Koran Tempo Most Indonesians are able to temporarily forget their plights because of the festive mood of the World Cup in Japan and South Korea. Or, perhaps, we have finally gotten used to oppression. An increase in fuel prices during Soeharto's time triggered a popular movement that eventually toppled the ruler. Unfortunately, the price of fuel and public utilities has been raised several times now but the public does not seem to be concerned about these increases.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Horrified at Indonesia's face
Horrified at Indonesia's face From Kompas We are horrified to see the face of Indonesia today. On one side you have the silent majority -- they earn a decent living, exercise tolerance, speak politely and uphold morality. On the other side, you have the concentrated minority with a penchant for mass mobilization (small in number but armed), protest rallies to condemn certain people, character assassination and ultra-sectarianism. Indonesia is about 10 times bigger than Malaysia.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Damaged road angers residents
Damaged road angers residents Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The main road linking Kuta Bumi, Pasar Kemis and Tangerang town is in a serious state of disrepair, causing a host of problems for drivers and residents as it prolongs their journey times and threatens their health. "I cannot remember exactly how long this road has been damaged.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Experts warn of dealing on amendments
Experts warn of dealing on amendments The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly draws near, experts are warning of possible backroom dealing by politicians seeking to smooth the way for amendments to the 1945 Constitution.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
OPEC must maintain output: Iraq
OPEC must maintain output: Iraq BAGHDAD: Iraq will ask OPEC to maintain crude production ceilings when the cartel's oil ministers meet in Vienna on June 26, the official INA news agency reported Saturday. The Iraqi delegation to Vienna "will warn against any rise in production because that will increase pressure on prices," INA said. The agency said crude prices had already "reached their minimum ceiling" of the US$22-28 price mechanism adopted by OPEC to regulate output.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
'I hope Jakarta will be free from flooding'
'I hope Jakarta will be free from flooding' Jakartans celebrated the 475th anniversary of their city last Saturday. Some of them also expressed their hopes to The Jakarta Post that Jakarta would some day be blessed with more comfortable public transportation and a cleaner environment, and be more welcoming to the poor. Nurchomari, 43, is a Jakartan who has spent 18 years of his life working for an insurance firm.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
IMF wants reform of Commercial Court
IMF wants reform of Commercial Court Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Monetary Fund has stepped into the public debate over the Commercial Court's bankruptcy ruling on PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia (AJMI), saying the case should serve as a trigger point for Indonesia to speed up reforms in the Commercial Court and revision of the Bankruptcy Law. "Legal and judicial sector reforms remain critical to a sustained improvement in the investment climate.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso calls for modesty, but activists slam it as hot air
Sutiyoso calls for modesty, but activists slam it as hot air Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso delivered a speech to mark Jakarta's 475th anniversary at the City Council over the weekend, promising to uphold the law and improve public services, but activists quickly slammed his rhetoric as empty words. Speaking in the council plenary session, Sutiyoso said upholding the law was important for the city to realize clean and good governance.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Religious youth to elect new chair
Religious youth to elect new chair JAKARTA: The Muhammadiyah Youth Organization is set to elect its new leader next month with Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafi'i Ma'arif hoping the election would single out future statesmen from the country's second largest Muslim organization. Syafi'i said the upcoming election at the Muhammadiyah youth wing should produce future leaders with statesman qualities. "They must have integrity and not become tempted with today's politics.
Mon, 24 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Learn about hardware in a computer course
Learn about hardware in a computer course Go to any busy computer trade center in Jakarta or in other major town in Indonesia, and you will be surprised to see how quickly the so-called "technicians" can put together a PC from off-the-shelf component parts. Even if their boss receives an order for a dozen PCs that have to be assembled and delivered to the customer in two days, complete with the pirated operating system and software programs, they will meet the challenge.