Archive: 5 June 2002
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Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidate
PDI Perjuangan has sole gubernatorial candidate Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) named on Tuesday its chairman Tarmidi Suhardjo as its sole gubernatorial candidate, but the choice is still subject to approval from the party's central board. "We proposed Tarmidi today to the party's central board.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Man dies in a violent attack
Man dies in a violent attack DENPASAR, Bali (JP): A sixty-year-old man was killed and five others were severely injured on Tuesday morning during a violent attack by hundreds of residents of Desa Adat Culik traditional village against the residents of Banjar Kebon in Karangasem, some 80 kilometers northeast of here, a report said. The attackers also burned down at least 30 houses and two motorcycles belonging to Banjar Kebon residents.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Keeping feet free of fungal infections
Keeping feet free of fungal infections Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Sanur, Bali, drdonya@hotmail.com After introducing tinea fungal infections last week, this week we will deal with preventive measures you can use to avoid the infection, as well as learning more about fungal nail infections. How to prevent tinea infection? Keeping your skin clean and dry is your best defense.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
AGO objects to videoconferencing
AGO objects to videoconferencing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court's wish to be the first court in the country to go hi-tech by hearing the testimony of former president BJ Habibie through a videoconference is being challenged by prosecutors, who claim that they do not have enough funds.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Most Asian monies higher, rupiah falls
Most Asian monies higher, rupiah falls Dow Jones, Singapore Ongoing concerns about the U.S. economy and stock markets pushed the dollar lower against most Asian currencies Tuesday. Only the Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah failed to take advantage of the dollar's global weakness. Most other regional currencies continued to trade at multi- month highs, with the South Korean won and New Taiwan dollar posting their best performances in 17 months and one year respectively.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go home
Govt sets new deadline for East Timorese refugees to go home Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang The government has given until Aug. 31 for East Timorese refugees to join government-sponsored repatriation programs, an official says.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
13 'Jakarta News FM' staff resign
13 'Jakarta News FM' staff resign JAKARTA: Thirteen editorial staff members of the Jakarta News FM radio station submitted their resignation on Monday, which was effective June 1, due to "excessive interference from the owner with the radio's editorial board". "We resigned because we couldn't tolerate the owner's intervention with the management any longer," said Ratna Sarumpaet, who is one of the 13 who resigned.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Direct election of community unit chief
Direct election of community unit chief On Sunday June 2, 2002, residents belonging to community unit No. 02, Ulujami subdistrict, South Jakarta, participated in a direct, general, free and confidential election of their community unit chief. The winner was Syahroni, who collected more votes than the other four candidates. Prior to this election, the candidates were required to describe their vision and mission to the residents.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event
Indonesia off to winning start in int'l karate event Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Tiger team won two golds while their fellow Indonesians grouped in the Buffalo team took one on the opening day of the Indonesia Open karate tournament at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium in Jakarta on Tuesday. The Indonesian trio of Aswan Ali, Elias Tende and Wahyu Widayat outplayed their Myanmarese opponents, winning 5-0 in the final of the men's team kata.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya
Where to go in Surabaya Exhibition * Graphic Signe, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until June 15. Films * French Film Festival, at Mitra 21, 2:15 p.m., 4:55 p.m., 7:05 p.m., 9:15 p.m., on June 7 - 9. * World Cup on big screen (live), at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Tel. 031 5615246), until June 31. * Short Films, CCCL - French Cultural Center, 6 p.m., June 28. * British Film Show, at British Council Surabaya, Jl.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN wants more money from North
ASEAN wants more money from North Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has called for developed countries to fulfill their commitments to support developing countries in implementing sustainable development. The joint statement by ASEAN environment ministers on Tuesday expressed concerned that promises of financial assistance, technology transfer and capacity building had not been fully realized by the developed world.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bus accident kills one
Bus accident kills one BOGOR: A Merdeka bus plying the Ciamis-Lebak Bulus route drove off a 10-meter slope at Sampay village, Cisarua subdistrict in Bogor on Monday afternoon. A man, 34-year-old Supardi, was killed instantly while 39 passengers suffered injuries. Six victims were taken to PMI Bogor hospital, 18 to Cisarua hospital and 15 to Ciawi hospital. Authorities said the cause of the accident, which occurred at 12:45 p.m., was brake failure.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Global terror and security in the region
Global terror and security in the region Paul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States Last September, terrorists struck America's shores. But terrorism is no stranger to Asia. I still recall my own experience 16 years ago this month when a terrorist bomb, launched by an improvised mortar, struck the roof of my office in the American Embassy in Jakarta and landed in the courtyard. Fortunately, the fuse did not work so the bomb failed to spread its deadly load of nails and shrapnel.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
B. Herry-Priyono
B. Herry-Priyono Researcher Alumnus, London School of Economics 2. Didy -- What can the forestry help in sustaining development? 1 x 32 48 pt Bodoni The case for sustainable forests Sustainable forests need to be locally managed Didy Wurjanto Bureau of Planning and Finance Ministry of Forestry Jakarta dwu112001@yahoo.com
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 4
Rupiah Rates June 4 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 4. Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp U.S.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Opposition seeks graft probe
Opposition seeks graft probe MALAYSIA: An opposition leader called on Tuesday for a police investigation into claims that Transport Minister Ling Liong Sik had allegedly obstructed a graft probe. Democratic Action Party (DAP) president Lim Kit Siang said the case against Ling, who heads the Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA), came to light following remarks by businessman Soh Chee Wen who previously had intricate business dealings with Ling's family.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Victims of violence call for rule of law
Victims of violence call for rule of law JAKARTA: People who fell victim to the bloody incident on July 27, 1996, when the head office of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan) was taken over by a government- backed splinter group, demanded the ruling PDI Perjuangan show a commitment to the rule of law by pushing for the settlement of the case.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Impact of Sept. 11 on strategic balance in Asia Pacific Jusuf Wanandi, Founder, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir has brilliantly made use of Sept. 11 for his political revival and initiative against opposition party PAS. The main problem he might be facing is how to reform the madrasah schools that have been developed along the Pakistan model and are mainly under PAS supervision and influence.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Some delegates use private jets
Some delegates use private jets Not all delegates for the current UN meeting on sustainable development in Bali utilized scheduled commercial flights to get to Bali, as some chose to fly in their own private jets. On Tuesday morning, the Ngurah Rai International Airport received a delegate's private jet, a Boeing 737-200. "It is the private jet of Saudi Arabia's delegate.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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JP;TNT; ANPAi..r.. UN-Forest-environment Indonesia's rich tropical forests on brink of extinction JP/8/FOREST RI's rich tropical forests on brink of extinction Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its rolling carpet of lush tropical forests, home to thousands of plant and animal species.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Legislators or politicians?
Legislators or politicians? The petition calling for an inquiry into President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to attend the birth of East Timor last month is another grim illustration of how most of our elected representatives need to elevate themselves from being a bunch of opportunistic politicians who have nothing else better to do with their time.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Labor extortion remains unresolved soon
Labor extortion remains unresolved soon The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to take charge of transporting of overseas workers home upon their arrival at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and will no longer use the special lounge at the terminal as a transit point. According to one minister, the move was necessary to take the power out of the hands of airport, immigration and customs officials who are well-known for rampant labor extortion.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
35,663 families without bathrooms
35,663 families without bathrooms TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal resettlement and regional infrastructure agency disclosed on Tuesday that 35,663 families living in 20 slums across the municipality relieve themselves on open land as they do not have bathrooms. "The residents' habit of going to the toilet on open land is having a bad environmental impact," the agency's technical planning chief Suwardjono told reporters.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Intro
Intro World Environment Day, commemorated each year on June 5, is one of the principle vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and action. The theme Give Earth a Chance calls on each and every one of us to contribute to the healing of the ailing planet.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI's forests on brink of extinction
RI's forests on brink of extinction Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia was once called "the emerald of the equator" for its rolling carpet of lush tropical forests, home to thousands of plant and animal species. But the country has been drastically changed by the greedy hordes who descended on the forests, slashing and burning their way through the land to open up mining sites and plantations, causing serious ecological damage.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali
Southwest Pacific dialog in Bali JAKARTA: Indonesia will host the initial Southwest Pacific talks in Bali, which will open on Saturday with a meeting of senior officials. The foreign ministry announced in its press release that Director General for Asia-Pacific and Africa Makarim Wibisono will preside over the convention, which is to be opened by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than research
Govts slammed for spending on arms rather than research A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali International scientists lashed out on Tuesday at governments around the world for their lack of commitment to supporting science and technology programs for sustainable development. Instead of spending on scientific or technological research, which could significantly contribute to sustainable development, the governments preferred to pour their budgets into armaments spending.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
The case for sustainable forests
The case for sustainable forests Didy Wurjanto, Bureau of Planning and Finance , Ministry of Forestry ,Jakarta, dwu112001@yahoo.com Sustainable development is a process of meeting the continuing needs of people while protecting and enhancing the resource base on which the entire production of goods and environmental services depends. Therefore, good forest management is essential. This principle has been in use since the colonial days, especially regarding teakwood plantations in Java.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mining operations put environment at risk
Mining operations put environment at risk A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali It was a superb day for the fishermen out in Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi. However, when they came ashore on that day in mid-1996, they were surprised by an odd scene: hundreds of fish floating dead along the shore of the beautiful bay. This was the first hint of the trouble that lay in store.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Medan loses its historical buildings
Medan loses its historical buildings MEDAN, North Sumatra: The capital of North Sumatra, Medan, will soon lose its rich legacy of historical buildings because they are being demolished at an alarming rate, say non- governmental organizations (NGOs). Medan city administration has failed to heed provincial ruling No. 6/1988 which bans demolition of historical buildings, Hasti Tarekat told reporters in Medan on Tuesday after meeting the head of provincial legislators.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;NFK; ANPAa..r.. Kholilbisri-People-Interview Muslim cleric with political talent JP/20/CHOLIL Muslim cleric with political talent Muhammad Nafik The Jakarta Post Jakarta To many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for anyone as it can bolster one's esteem. "If you want to be respected by the people, you should commit to teaching.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtors
YLKI urges IBRA to aid consumer credit debtors Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) is urging the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) to help thousands of people who received loans from banks that were subsequently shut down by the government in the wake of the 1998 financial crisis.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
New TNI chief to be installed on Friday
New TNI chief to be installed on Friday Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The uncertain future of former Army chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto may well be short-lived as President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to install him as the new Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander on Friday. Endriartono said on Tuesday the President herself had informed him the date of his inauguration as TNI chief replacing Adm. Widodo A.S., who is retiring.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
National Police to restore deputy chief post
National Police to restore deputy chief post Yogita Tahilramani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Restoring the controversial deputy chief post is among the significant changes in the National Police organizational structure, to be submitted to the State Ministry for Administrative Reform for approval. National Police Chief Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday he would throw his full weight behind the move to restore the post, which will be the second highest in the National Police hierarchy.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL businesses urged to invest more in RI
KL businesses urged to invest more in RI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors' "radar screens" for quite a while due to various problems.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: Amien
Deadlock unlikely at Annual Session: Amien Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite some articles that have yet to be decided upon, the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) expressed a commitment on Tuesday that it would finalize the last part of the latest constitutional amendment process during its Annual Session, scheduled to take place from Aug. 1 through Aug. 12.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directive
Governor to quiz mayor on Muslim attire directive Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso looked surprised on Tuesday upon learning that the West Jakarta mayor had instructed students to wear Muslim attire on Fridays, saying he would ask the mayor to explain the controversial directive. "I will phone him (the mayor) and ask what he wants with his instruction. I have yet to read the instruction even though it was written six month ago," Sutiyoso told reporters at City Hall.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
A cleric with political bent
A cleric with political bent Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To many people politics is a dirty world, but not to Kiai Haj Muhammad Cholil Bisri who believes that it is commendable for anyone as it can bolster one's esteem. "If you want to be respected by the people, you should commit to teaching.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Students protest governorship candidates from military background
Students protest governorship candidates from military background Jupriadi The Jakarta Post Makassar Dozens of student activists, grouped under the Tamalanrea Students Forum (FORMAT), staged a rally here on Tuesday opposing the nomination of South Sulawesi governorship candidates who have a military background, a report said. The protest, which began at 9 a.m. local time, was focused on the Jl. Pettarani and Jl.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
House agrees on 2000 budget figures
House agrees on 2000 budget figures JAKARTA: All nine factions of the House of Representatives unanimously approved on Tuesday the government-proposed final figures for the 2000 state budget. In its draft, the government revealed a deficit of Rp 16.13 trillion (about US$1.8 billion) during the 1999/2000 fiscal year, which was much lower than the predicted Rp 29.7 trillion.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RI
KL urges businesses to continue investing in RI The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government of Malaysia urged its businesspeople to take a closer look at Indonesia's business potential and continue to invest in the neighboring country, which has been off investors' "radar screens" for quite a while due to various problems.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002
TV Program: Wednesday, June 5, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Children's Program 9:00 Cooking Program 10:00 Technology 10:30 Documentary 11:00 Regional News 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 2:30 Quiz 3:30 Cartoon 4:30 Documentary 5:00 The Brilliant 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 Music 9:00 News 9:30 Music 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.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screening
Eight Komnas HAM members egree to undergo screening Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) agreed on Tuesday to undergo a fit-and-proper test by the House of Representatives (DPR) to endorse their membership.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in Medan
Chinese tea drinking a new fad in Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Medan folks in North Sumatra have taken great delight in consuming various kinds of Chinese tea, as indicated by the presence of at least five Chinese-style tea houses that help drinkers appreciate the origins of this delicacy. Tea buffs in the city can now enjoy their own style of tea parties and have affiliated themselves with the Medan Tea Club (MTC).
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL to start whipping illegals soon
KL to start whipping illegals soon PHILIPPINES: Malaysia warned on Tuesday it would begin whipping illegal immigrants in about three months following amendments to the country's immigration laws. Malaysian ambassador to the Philippines Taufik Mohamed Noor stressed that Filipinos who comprise a big number of the illegals were not being singled out, and that Kuala Lumpur was not the first country in Southeast Asia to mete out corporal punishment.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vote of no confidence
Vote of no confidence From Rakyat Merdeka The people have struggled for four years in search of a democratic state mechanism. The fall of the New Order regime, it turns out, has not also meant the end to authoritarianism in this country. The scenario of the state administered by the state executives remains unchanged. It is underlined by a management of the state with a conspiracy of interests that does not pay attention to or carry out the people's mandate.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
PrepCom boycotters hit the street
PrepCom boycotters hit the street A policeman (above) stands guard as a Greenpeace activist displays a poster during a rally in front of the Bali International Convention Center.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The political, security impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region Jusuf Wanandi Founder and Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies Jakarta The impact of Sept. 11 on the Asia Pacific region can be discussed within the context of the new global strategic development and how this will unfold in the future. This necessitates some exercises in speculation about those future developments.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks
RI, Brazil, S. Africa to speed up Bali talks The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Indonesia, Brazil and South Africa have been appointed to mediate negotiations on an action plan aimed at balancing global economic development with the environment, in an effort to break the apparent deadlock three days before Friday's deadline.
Wed, 05 Jun 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI sailors stranded in Kenya
RI sailors stranded in Kenya JAKARTA: As many as 26 Indonesian sailors have been left stranded for eight months at Kilindini port near the Kenyan port city of Mombasa, Indonesian Marine Watch (IMW) reported. IMW spokesman Gabriel D. Sola told Antara the sailors had been living without jobs, income and housing, while their employer refused to bring them home.