Archive: 3 June 2002
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Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Restoring peace in Maluku
Restoring peace in Maluku Some two years ago, when the communal conflicts in Ambon and Maluku seemed to continue unabated, many people became suspicious of possible foul play. Several non-governmental organizations raised suspicions that the conflicts were being deliberately prolonged in order to...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Business, nature meet in sustainable development
Business, nature meet in sustainable development Companies will have to start talking business if they want to save the planet. One good place to start is the World Business Council for Sustainable Development. Its president, Bjoern Stigson, shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Berni K.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Corruption rife in Asian justice, regional study finds
Corruption rife in Asian justice, regional study findsChris Foley, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Corruption and political interference are rife throughout police and justice systems in Asia, according to a regional survey in which only four countries headed by Singapore are viewed favorably.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
GAM ready to end hostility, violence
GAM ready to end hostility, violenceNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Field commanders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are ready to hold conditional peace talks with the local military and police in an attempt to end hostilities and violence, says a GAM official.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
The magic of soccer
The magic of soccer The World Cup is slated to kick off in South Korea on Friday. It is the first time Asia will host the event.Asia is the world's most populous continent but it has been left behind in soccer. The sport has been dominated by Europe and Latin America.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Outsiders blamed for Poso bombings
Outsiders blamed for Poso bombings PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police here blamed on Saturday "outsiders" for the bombings in the riot-torn town of Poso in Central Sulawesi after a peace deal was signed last December.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Indonesia remains an impaired nation
Indonesia remains an impaired nationS.P. Seth, Freelance Writer, Sydney, SushilPSeth@aol.com It is now four years since President Soeharto was forced out of office following popular unrest against his regime. Much of Indonesia's present problems stem from his long rule.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Keep in touch with office through an Intranet connection
Keep in touch with office through an Intranet connectionVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Imagine a small crisis. Your client asks for changes. All modifications to the contract must have the approval of your boss, who is currently overseas.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 3, 2002
TV Program: Monday, June 3, 2002TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Children's Program9:00 Cooking Program10:30 Documentary11:00 News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:30 Documentary3:00 Children's Program3:30 Cartoon4:00 Music6:00 News7:00 Dialog8:00 Quiz9:00...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Smoking women may cause lost generation
Smoking women may cause lost generationDebbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The widespread smoking of cigarettes by women will not only lead to poor reproductive health, but a lost generation in the country, a medical expert warned on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Awair to resume operation
Awair to resume operation JAKARTA: Indonesia's domestic airline company, Awair, is planning to resume operations in August with six narrow-bodied airplanes, its spokesman, Arifin Hutabarat, said here Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Paternalistic culture hampers women
Paternalistic culture hampers womenRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali A paternalistic culture and masculine political system have been hampering women from around the world from actively participating in politics and high-level government bureaucracy.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Kurniawan Hari
Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe deliberation of the long-awaited review drafts of political laws requiring stricter conditions to contending the 2004 general election, will likely raise heating debates between the House of Representatives and the government and, even protests, especially...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
People's Forum opens acrimoniously
People's Forum opens acrimoniouslyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Despite internal friction, the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) opened with a colorful series of activities on Sunday, including a traditional music festival, children's drawing...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Partindo reestablished, to join 2004 election
Partindo reestablished, to join 2004 electionTheresia Maria Sufa and Imanuddin The Jakarta Post Bogor, West JavaIndonesians loyal to the philosophy and the teachings introduced by the country's founding president Sukarno now have an alternative medium to channel their political aspirations in the...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
People's Forum opens acrimoniously
People's Forum opens acrimoniouslyFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Despite internal friction, the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) opened with a colorful series of activities on Sunday, including a traditional music festival, children's drawing...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Garbageman rapes eight-year-old girl
Garbageman rapes eight-year-old girl KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: A temporarily employed official at the Kendari sanitary office in Southeast Sulawesi has been detained by local police for raping an eight-year-old school girl.Chief the Mandonga police subprecinct First Insp. Edwin H.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
A confusing melting pot at UN meeting
A confusing melting pot at UN meeting It is refreshing to see thousands of people from different parts of the world flocking to Bali to attend the UN ministerial meeting on sustainable development.However, for some people, the variety of people of all colors can be confusing.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Okan in doubt for Brazil match
Okan in doubt for Brazil match ULSAN, South Korea: Turkish midfielder Okan Buruk could miss his country's group A match against Brazil after straining a muscle in his right thigh, coach Senol Gunes said on Sunday."After the end of the warm-up yesterday there was a slight strain.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
NGOs urge WTO reform to end exploitation
NGOs urge WTO reform to end exploitationFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Developing countries should fight for reform within the World Trade Organization (WTO) to end the exploitation of developing countries for the benefit of developed countries and their corporations,...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Press photo expo at Erasmus Huis
Press photo expo at Erasmus Huis JAKARTA: Hundreds of interesting press photos will be displayed here during the World Press Photo 2002 exhibition at the Erasmus Huis on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said from June 3 to June 15.The annual exhibition is open to public from Monday to Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Japan calls for expansion of ASEAN security group
Japan calls for expansion of ASEAN security groupAgence France-Presse, Singapore Asia-Pacific's main umbrella security grouping, the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), needs to be expanded to meet the increasing threats facing the region, a senior Japanese defense official said on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Business neglects development: Nabiel
Business neglects development: NabielA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali State minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Sunday that business interests have continued to ignore sustainable development practices, even as the world has gathered in Bali to reaffirm its commitment...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
IBRA to launch $17b loan asset sale Monday
IBRA to launch $17b loan asset sale MondayDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) gears up with an ambitious plan to sell off bank loan assets worth Rp 150 trillion (some US$17 billion), some analysts have criticized the agency for including...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Banjarsari, city hamlet with a clean environment
Banjarsari, city hamlet with a clean environmentBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The residents of Banjarsari hamlet in Cilandak Barat subdistrict, South Jakarta, are among the handful of Jakartans who pay serious attention to their environment.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Ciledug traders refuse to be relocated
Ciledug traders refuse to be relocated TANGERANG: Ciledug traders are adamant they will not be moved to a new planned market near Ciledug bus depot despite the demolition of their kiosk by public order officers.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Mahathir says GDP growth may exceed 4%
Mahathir says GDP growth may exceed 4%Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has painted a rosy picture of the Malaysian economy amid recovery of its top trading partner -- the United States, a report said Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
More experts join call for new constitution
More experts join call for new constitutionJupriadi Asmaradhana, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Two experts have joined in the chorus of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) by calling for a new constitution amid the uncertain future of amendments being made to the 1945 Constitution.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENETheys murder suspects detention extended Three Indonesian soldiers suspected of murdering Papua independence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay have had their detention periods extended, National Military Police chief Maj. Gen. Sulaiman A. Bakar said on Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
People's group protests arrest
People's group protests arrestThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The indigenous people's group attending the UN meeting in Bali protested on Sunday over the arrest of 12 representatives of indigenous people by the Bali police the previous day.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Semen Padang bosses rebel against shareholders
Semen Padang bosses rebel against shareholdersVincent Lingga, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The imbroglio over state-owned PT Semen Padang cement manufacturer in West Sumatra took another twist after the company's management refused to convene an extraordinary shareholders meeting to replace its board...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Military's internal reform efforts mere lip service, observers say
Military's internal reform efforts mere lip service, observers sayTiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers have expressed doubts that internal reform within the Indonesian Military (TNI) will materialize despite the pressure from the United States, which has...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Vice President's aide clarifies
Vice President's aide clarifies On Wednesday (May 29) evening, I was contacted by one of your journalists, Moh. Nafik, for information regarding the program of Vice President Hamzah Haz at the Al-Mukmin Islamic boarding school, Ngruki, Surakarta.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Study finds corruption rife in Asian justice
Study finds corruption rife in Asian justice Chris Foley Agence France-Presse Singapore Corruption and political interference are rife throughout police and justice systems in Asia, according to a regional survey in which only four countries headed by Singapore are viewed favorably.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Delegates undecided over Bali Commitment
Delegates undecided over Bali CommitmentThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Two deadlines have passed and the negotiations on the Bali Commitment remain deadlocked, although the talks are now centering on fundamental issues that could open the way to new compromises, according to an Indonesian...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Navy shoots at two dredgers
Navy shoots at two dredgersDPA, Singapore Two dredgers operating in the Straits of Singapore were attacked by the Indonesian Navy before returning safely to the city-state, a published report said Saturday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Soccer fever hits BICC
Soccer fever hits BICC Passing by the lobby of the Bali International Convention Center (BICC) on Sunday afternoon one could hear calls of "yes!" or "c'mon!" That was uncharacteristic of an intensive UN meeting on sustainable development, which has been held in the building for the past week.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
PDI Perjuangan discusses gubernatorial candidates
PDI Perjuangan discusses gubernatorial candidatesAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta city chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) conducted a special meeting on Saturday to discuss its nominations for the gubernatorial election on Sept. 11.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
VP wants RI to stop begging for foreign aid
VP wants RI to stop begging for foreign aid The Jakarta Post JakartaVice President Hamzah Haz said on Saturday Indonesia should not become a "beggar nation" that relies on foreign assistance to care for its people.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
16 found dead in restive Aceh
16 found dead in restive AcehIbnu Mat Noor and Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh Human rights groups say the abduction and murder of civilians in Aceh has reached "alarming levels" after the bodies of 19 people were found separate locations throughout the war-torn province in the last four...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
GAM ready to end hostility, violence
GAM ready to end hostility, violenceNani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda AcehField commanders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) are ready to hold conditional peace talks with the local military and police in an attempt to end hostilities and violence, says a GAM official.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Restoring peace in Maluku
Restoring peace in Maluku Some two years ago, when the communal conflicts in Ambon and Maluku seemed to continue unabated, many people became suspicious of possible foul play. Several non-governmental organizations raised suspicions that the conflicts were being deliberately prolonged in order to...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Seeds win first matches in Hamzah Haz Cup
Seeds win first matches in Hamzah Haz CupMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International Master (IM) Danny Juswanto led the seeds in the Hamzah Haz Cup chess open tournament after the first two matches were played at the Tanah Abang Chess Center in Central Jakarta on Sunday.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
New governor must be KKN-free
New governor must be KKN-free JAKARTA: Anyone concerned with the nomination of candidates for the position of Jakarta governor should not repeat the past mistakes, in order that the next city governor will be a "clean" person, Jakarta Residents Forum (FAKTA) Chairman Azas Tigor Nainggolan said.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Abdullah to visit Jakarta
Abdullah to visit Jakarta KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Monday leads an unusually top-heavy delegation on a visit to Indonesia aimed at deepening ties with parties in President Megawati Soekarnoputri's coalition.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Restoring peace in Maluku
Restoring peace in Maluku or TNI's dirty little secret exposed or TNI's hidden agenda Some two years ago, when the communal conflicts in Ambon and Maluku seemed to continue unabated, many people became suspicious of possible foul play.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
JP/2/TNI
JP/2/TNITiarma Siboro and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post JakartaObservers have expressed doubts that internal reform within the Indonesian Military (TNI) will materialize despite the pressure from the United States, which has pledged to resume its military assistance in return.M.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Argentina lifts home spirits with 1-0 win
Argentina lifts home spirits with 1-0 win Mike Collett Reuters Ibaraki, JapanArgentina struck the opening blow in the World Cup's toughest group on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Nigeria to give a sorely needed boost to its economically stricken nation.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
'Fake diploma users tried to bribe lawyers'
'Fake diploma users tried to bribe lawyers'Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan At least five North Sumatra civil servants accused with 25 other civil servants and legislators of allegedly using fake university diplomas to advance their careers had attempted to bribe their way out of facing...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Cheap food finally available for delegates
Cheap food finally available for delegates Participants of the UN meeting here in Bali breathed a sigh of relief when alternative cheap food finally became available for them on Nusa Dua beach, where the Indonesian People's Forum (IPF) expo is being held.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Stop yelling, use a mini PABX
Stop yelling, use a mini PABX It is a common scene in a typical Jakarta home. The phone rings, someone picks it up and then, with the full force of his or her voice, calls the name of the family member whom the caller wishes to talk to.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Harini, a true environtmentalist
Harini, a true environtmentalistBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Her childhood memories of the green countryside of Surakrata, Central Java, where she grew up, inspired Harini Bambang Wahono, now 70, to make her neighborhood in South Jakarta green and clean.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
'Mega's Dili trip her prerogrative'
'Mega's Dili trip her prerogrative'Annastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) said they were not concerned about a bid by some House of Representatives (DPR) legislators to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri over...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Effectiveness of policy on Muslim wear questioned
Effectiveness of policy on Muslim wear questionedDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta What works for you might not work for others, right? That might be the case with public schools in West Jakarta which -- on the order of the mayor -- will try to follow Islamic schools in requiring students...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Partindo to join 2004 election
Partindo to join 2004 election BOGOR, West Java: A group of politicians loyal to the philosophy and the teachings introduced by the country's founding president Sukarno declared on Saturday establishment of the Indonesian Party (Partindo) 1931.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
RI needs better R&D system
RI needs better R&D systemYohannes Samosir, Researcher, School of Land and Food Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia, ysamosir@ourbrisbane.com In globalization, where competition is intensifying, the deployment of technology and knowledge-based services is a strategic...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Police called on to settle PKB row
Police called on to settle PKB row JAKARTA: The National Police are processing a complaint lodged by Alwi Shihab's National Awakening Party (PKB) against Matori Abdul Djalil, who heads the party's splinter group, for allegedly falsifying the party's letterhead and seal.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Too many issues remain contentious at Bali meeting
Too many issues remain contentious at Bali meetingHira Jhamtani, Board member of KONPHALINDO, An environmental NGO based in Jakarta After more than a week of tedious negotiations in Nusa Dua, Bali, many issues remain contentious and require further negotiation before they can be resolved and put in...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Nation on brink of distarter, bankruptcy, Kwik warns
Nation on brink of distarter, bankruptcy, Kwik warnsAnnastashya Emmanuelle, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is in the midst of political disarray and financial bankruptcy as the country no longer takes control of its own fate and is under a new form of domination, according to Kwik Kian Gie's...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Draft of new political laws may provoke polemic
Draft of new political laws may provoke polemicKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The deliberation of the long-awaited review drafts of political laws requiring stricter conditions to contending the 2004 general election, will likely raise heating debates between the House of Representatives...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
House to mull OK'ing mines in protected forests
House to mull OK'ing mines in protected forestsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is seeking support from the House of Representatives (DPR) for its policy to allow some mining companies to operate in protected forests -- a move which will...
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
Rupiah to remain firm this week
Rupiah to remain firm this weekDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The impressive showing of the rupiah against the dollar would likely continue this week amid continued positive sentiment in the market, an analyst said, predicting it could even break through the Rp 8,500 level.
Mon, 03 Jun 2002
1. School - 4x12
1. School - 4x12 Some question effectiveness of regulation on Muslim wear 2. PDI- 2x 23 PDI Perjuangan proposes gubernatorial candidates 3. Speak - 1x 30 'Teachers can't stop brawls'