Archive: 10 September 2002
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Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Female artist explores 'body as a prison' in exhibition
Female artist explores 'body as a prison' in exhibitionBoudewijn Brands, Contributor, Yogyakarta In Western countries, society developed fast after World War II. Education has been democratized and women have entered the ranks of productive income earners.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
U.S. to fund study of gas pipeline
U.S. to fund study of gas pipeline JAKARTA: The United States said Monday it will fund a study on the development of a gas pipeline from East Kalimantan to the heavily-populated island of Java.Under a deal signed with Indonesian officials, the state-owned gas company Perusahaan Gas Negara will...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
1. Sufa - 4x12
1. Sufa - 4x12 Most IPB students suffer from anemia 2. Water - 2x 22 Expert warns about contaminated tap water 3. Timan - 1x28 Eight years asked for corruptor 4. Speak - 2x 20 'Water in most parts of Jakarta is polluted'
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Norway to provide $4m for disabled
Norway to provide $4m for disabled MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Norway will allocate US$4 million in financial aid this fiscal year to help the Indonesian government develop schools for the disabled.Norwegian Ambassador to Indonesia Sjur Helge Torgersen said on Sunday that the assistance deal was...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
British missions visiting Sulawesi
British missions visiting Sulawesi JAKARTA: Two British trade delegations are visiting the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar to promote trade between the United Kingdom and Indonesia.British ambassador Richard Gozney is leading a group representing British agribusiness companies to the...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Society doing its bit in U.S.-RI ties
Society doing its bit in U.S.-RI tiesYenni Djahidin, Contributor, Washington The United States-Indonesia Society (USINDO) has been acting like the second embassy for Indonesia in Washington since its founding nearly 10 years ago.Founded by former U.S.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Bekasi asked to close pig farms
Bekasi asked to close pig farms BEKASI: The Bekasi administration has been asked to close all pig-breeding farms in its territory because local residents have objected to their existence."The government should do this to avoid violent protests from the locals who have been demanding that pig farms...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Drivers on strike, hundreds stranded
Drivers on strike, hundreds stranded TANGERANG: Hundreds of passengers were stranded across Tangerang on Monday following a strike by public minivan drivers serving three routes from Cimone to Cikupa, Tigaraksa and Perumnas.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Rupiah Rates Sept.9
Rupiah Rates Sept.9Banknote rates TT ratesSelling Buying Selling BuyingRp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,126.87 4,575.59 4,877.40 4,824.84Brunei dollar 1 5,357.61 4,783.16 5,096.91 5,043.71Canadian dollar 1 6,009.75 5,364.99 5,717.31 5,657.25Swiss franc 1 6,306.19 5,631.35 5,999.33 5,938.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
1. BAIRD: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. BAIRD: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Baird calls Indonesia second home'I shall return', Baird vows After completing his tenure as the World Bank's country director for Indonesia, Mark Baird, 53, now enters his retirement and is heading for his homeland, New Zealand.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Sumatran rhinos wait for helping hand
Sumatran rhinos wait for helping handBambang Parlupi, Contributor, Lampung Out of five remaining species of rhinos left in the world, Indonesia is home to two -- the Javanese and Sumatran rhinos.These two rare species of rhinos -- the Javanese rhino (Rhinoceros sondaicus) which has a single horn...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
RI among countries with highest maternal deaths
RI among countries with highest maternal deathsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite improvements in health over the past decades, Indonesia is listed as being among the countries that contribute 40 percent of the world's maternal deaths.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Miles of wrong priorities
Miles of wrong prioritiesBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), bandoro@csis.or.id President Megawati Soekarnoputri's first year in power has witnessed nearly 100,000 miles in foreign trips.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
On toll road construction
On toll road constructionFrom Rakyat MerdekaWe are really concerned about Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno's tardiness in settling major problems within the scope of his job. There are two things that are worth questioning concerning his policies.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Americans across Southeast Asia to mark Sept. 11 attacks
Americans across Southeast Asia to mark Sept. 11 attacksMike Casey, Associated Press, Singapore Twelve months after the Sept. 11 attacks, Southeast Asia has become known as the second front in Washington's war on terror.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Government pushes for open list electoral system
Government pushes for open list electoral systemKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite challenges from major factions in the House of Representatives, the government pushed on Monday for a proportional electoral system and an open list of candidates, saying that it would improve the...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
'Water in most parts of Jakarta is polluted'
'Water in most parts of Jakarta is polluted' People cannot live without water. Unfortunately, most water in the city is contaminated by hazardous substances and pathogens. As a result, many people are forced to spend money to buy potable water, adding yet another financial burden to the majority of...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Children's book illustrations get a thorough view
Children's book illustrations get a thorough viewYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Every nation has its own typical characteristics. The same is true of Indonesian children's book illustrations, which differ from those of other countries, as displayed in the International Exhibition of...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Only 10 HIV-positive in Indramayu
Only 10 HIV-positive in Indramayu INDRAMAYU, West Java: Indramayu health office said Monday that only 10 people had been tested HIV positive in the area so far despite its notorious reputation as the country's biggest sex worker supplier.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Outbreak of Diarrhea in North Lore
Outbreak of Diarrhea in North Lore PALU, Central Sulawesi: Diarrhea has attacked the residents of North Lore district, Donggala regency in Central Sulawesi about 100 kilometers northwest of conflict-torn Poso during the past two weeks, claiming the life of one refugee from Sanginora village, Poso...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
National Ombudsman supervises tax, customs services
National Ombudsman supervises tax, customs servicesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has assigned the National Ombudsman Commission to supervise the tax and customs offices, and help clean up the two institutions from corrupt practices.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Everyone should enjoy equal opportunities: Jambi governor
Everyone should enjoy equal opportunities: Jambi governorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Against the backdrop of local autonomy, Jambi Governor Zulkifli Nurdin warned all sides against questioning the ethnic backgrounds of potential leaders or their places of origin, saying that every person living in...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
'Regions not ready for new budget system'
'Regions not ready for new budget system'Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Local administrations will find it difficult to implement the new concept of budgeting stipulated in a decree issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs as it upheld the principles of transparency and...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Expert warns people about contaminated tap water
Expert warns people about contaminated tap waterDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An expert warned on Monday that tap water might not be safe to drink, even after it has been boiled."The public must be careful in consuming tap water as the conventional filtering fails to screen micro...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
TV Program: Tuesday September 10, 2002
TV Program: Tuesday September 10, 2002TVRI .TB.30" .90"5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News 8:00 Environment8:30 Music9:00 Technology9:30 Music11:00 Regional News11:30 Music12:00 p.m. News1:00 Talk Show2:00 News2:30 Documentary3:30 Cartoon4:00 TV Drama5:00 Music5:30 Children's Program6:00...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Indonesia, the Philippines and anti-U.S. sentiment
Indonesia, the Philippines and anti-U.S. sentimentMax Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia In the 1980s, there was a strong anti-American movement active in Southeast Asia.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
China's Li Peng says no objection to Indonesia-Taiwan trade ties
China's Li Peng says no objection to Indonesia-Taiwan trade tiesAgence France-Presse, Jakarta Chinese number two Li Peng on Monday said Beijing has no objection to trade ties between Indonesia and Taiwan, a senior Indonesian official said.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Suba Indah to operate corn plant
Suba Indah to operate corn plant SINGAPORE: Publicly-listed PT Suba Indah will start running the first integrated corn processing factory in Indonesia in November to meet the growing needs of domestic consumers for corn-based ingredients and additives, the company's president, Teddy Tjokrosaputro,...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Police on bicycles to patrol Bandung
Police on bicycles to patrol Bandung BANDUNG: Visitors to and residents of Bandung will soon have more security and comfort traveling in the crowded city as more police officers are to begin patrolling the city on foot or bicycle.Bandung police chief, Sr. Cmdr.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Hamzah opposes plan to attack Iraq
Hamzah opposes plan to attack Iraq JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz condemned on Monday the plan of the United States to attack Iraq. "Of course," Hamzah said, responding to journalists's questions at his office on whether Indonesia would condemn an attack by the United States on Iraq.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Eight years asked for corruptor
Eight years asked for corruptorMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State prosecutors recommended on Monday the South Jakarta District Court sentence a former president director of state- owned company PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia (PT BPUI) to eight years in prison for causing...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Ambon police find military bullet cases at shooting site
Ambon police find military bullet cases at shooting siteOktovianis Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku Police investigators have discovered standard military bullet cartridges at the site of a gunfight that claimed three lives on Sunday.Maluku Police chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Suba Indah to operate corn plant
Suba Indah to operate corn plant SINGAPORE: Publicly-listed PT Suba Indah will start running the first integrated corn processing factory in Indonesia in November to meet the growing needs of domestic consumers for corn-based ingredients and additives, the company's president, Teddy Tjokrosaputro,...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Dozens rally over corruption
Dozens rally over corruption JAKARTA: Dozens of youths grouped under the North Maluku Salvation Movement demonstrated in front of the Attorney General's Office on Monday, demanding an investigation into the alleged corruption involving some of the province's officials.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Bangladesh reserves reach $1.7b
Bangladesh reserves reach $1.7b DHAKA: Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves have recovered to US$1.7 billion after sinking to $1.05 billion in January, a central bank source said Monday.The Bangladesh Bank source said the rise could be attributed mainly to action against the illegal transfer of...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
British missions visiting Sulawesi
British missions visiting Sulawesi JAKARTA: Two British trade delegations are visiting the South Sulawesi provincial capital of Makassar to promote trade between the United Kingdom and Indonesia.British ambassador Richard Gozney is leading a group representing British agribusiness companies to the...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
IMF joins calls for readoption of PSI
IMF joins calls for readoption of PSIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is facing mounting pressure to apply the preshipment inspection (PSI) system on imports with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) joining calls for the readoption of the system.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Belu to build general hospital
Belu to build general hospital ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The East Nusa Tenggara health office said on Monday that the Health Minister has endorsed a proposal to build a new general hospital in Belu regency, near the East Timorese district of Covalima.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Tire maker eases debts
Tire maker eases debtsDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian listed tire maker PT Gajah Tunggal said Monday that it has reached an agreement with foreign creditors to restructure US$528 million in debts.Gajah Tunggal added it has settled $208 million of the total debts at a discount, although it declined to...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
RI launches clean-squad campaign for Busan
RI launches clean-squad campaign for BusanMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has launched a drug-free campaign for its contingent by conducting a dope test for 20 of the athletes ahead of their departure to the 2002 Asian Games.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Mayasari depot accused of polluting
Mayasari depot accused of polluting TANGERANG: The Sukanegara Village Representative Body (BPD) in Cikupa district of Tangerang have asserted that lubricant motor oil from a local bus depot has polluted ground water in the area, forcing residents to buy drinking water.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Lost attraction
Lost attraction An international survey shows that Bali's attractiveness for tourists dropped from the top spot down to the eighth. What happened? Did the "Island of Paradise" lose its charm, its beautiful environment, its hospitable people? Maybe a little bit of all. What to do to get the No.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Unconvincing, predictable verdict in Akbar's case
Unconvincing, predictable verdict in Akbar's caseTeten Masduki, Chairman Indonesian Corruption Watch, Jakarta The law in Indonesia used to be helpless against those with political and monetary influence. But this time it departed from the usual practice.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
ICCAT plans to boycott RI tuna products
ICCAT plans to boycott RI tuna productsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tuna (ICCAT) are threatening to launch an embargo against Indonesian tuna products over alleged improper fishing practices, according to...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Convicted Akbar attends AIPO meet
Convicted Akbar attends AIPO meetAgence France-Presse, Hanoi Indonesian parliament speaker Akbar Tandjung was attending an annual meeting of Southeast Asian legislators here on Monday despite his conviction last week on corruption charges.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Thousands rally to thwart reelection of Sutiyoso
Thousands rally to thwart reelection of SutiyosoNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a last minute attempt to foil governor Sutiyoso's nomination in the gubernatorial election on Wednesday, thousands of people from various groups - some brought along two cows with them - packed the City...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Growth and environment
Growth and environment The House of Representatives appeared to ease its outright opposition to the government's proposal that 50 foreign companies, which had invested heavily in their concession areas in protected forests, be allowed to resume open-pit mining operations.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Tax chief refuses to publish names of large tax evaders
Tax chief refuses to publish names of large tax evadersRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Taxation has dropped its earlier threat to go public with the names of the country's largest corporate tax evaders, arguing that such a move would violate the existing...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Only 48 parties to contest election
Only 48 parties to contest election BUDAPEST: President Megawati Soekarnoputri predicted here on Monday that out of the 200 political parties that had registered with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, only 48 would qualify for the general election in 2004.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
U.S. Asian allies not in one voice over stand on Iraq
U.S. Asian allies not in one voice over stand on IraqAgence France-Presse, Singapore/Manila Two staunch supporters of the United States in Southeast Asia region, Singapore and the Philippine, took different preliminary stance over the possible U.S. attack on Iraq.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
People cannot live without water. Unfortunately, most water in
People cannot live without water. Unfortunately, most water in the city is contaminated by hazardous substances and pathogens. As a result, many people are forced to spend money to buy potable water, adding yet another financial burden to the majority of city residents.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, September 10, 2002
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, September 10, 2002Performances* Operetta Wah Cakepnya, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 2 p.m., 4 p.m., Sept. 11 - 14. * Traditional Performance Gelar Bulan Purnama, Taman Budaya, 7:30 p.m., Sept. 21.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Asian monies down on yen, threat of war
Asian monies down on yen, threat of warNirmala Menon, Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were on a softer note late Monday, tracking the yen in quiet trading underscored by a reluctance among market players to take strong positions ahead of the Sept.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Hamzah denies PPP link to PT QSAR
Hamzah denies PPP link to PT QSARFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung United Development Party (PPP) chairman Hamzah Haz flatly denied on Monday any connection between the political organization the agribusiness company PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya (QSAR).
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Asian watercolor artists paint lives
Asian watercolor artists paint livesYusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The slabs of stone, large and small, are in a row. They are silent and remain in their own places, basking in the tropical sunshine.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Rights trial proposed for Dili
Rights trial proposed for Dili JAKARTA: Due to the difficulty in bringing in victim witnesses from East Timor to testify in the human rights trial of Brig. Gen. Tono Suratman, an ad hoc prosecutor has proposed to move the hearing to the neighboring country's capital of Dili.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
ASEAN MPs urged to tackle terror, drugs, piracy
ASEAN MPs urged to tackle terror, drugs, piracyBen Rowse, Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Terrorism, drugs, piracy and the trafficking of women and children are among the key issues which must be tackled to ensure regional peace and stability, Southeast Asian legislators meeting in Hanoi were told on...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Court to continue Manuputty's trial
Court to continue Manuputty's trial JAKARTA: The North Jakarta District Court ruled on Monday to continue the trial of Maluku Communication Forum figures Alex Manuputty and Wailairumy Sammuel, who are facing subversion charges.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Most IPB students suffer from anemia
Most IPB students suffer from anemiaTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor About 57 percent of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture's (IPB) new students suffer from anemia, its rector said on Monday.The rector, Aman Wirakartakusuma, told the press that the anemia cases were found after conducting...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Visiting Fellow
Visiting Fellow Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies University of Wollongong New South Wales Australia 2. Yenny -- Society doing its bit in promoting US-RI ties 1 X 38 Society doing its bit in U.S.-RI ties Yenni Djahidin Contributor The Jakarta Post Washington
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
'N. Jakarta reclamation may cause flood'
'N. Jakarta reclamation may cause flood' State Minister of Environment Nabiel Makarim warned on Monday that the reclamation of the sea and coastal land in North Jakarta may cause flooding in the city."Reclamation will not only create a barrier for sea water to reach land, but it will also establish...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Construction employees demand status guarantee
Construction employees demand status guaranteeApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Hundreds of employees of a regional construction company staged a demo at the city council building in Medan, North Sumatra, on Monday demanding a guarantee for their future employment status...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Govt proposes draft peace agreement to GAM
Govt proposes draft peace agreement to GAMThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has submitted the draft of a peace agreement to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and proposed dates for a dialog with the secessionist movement, a Cabinet minister says.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Comedians and language
Comedians and language From Kompas Television stations should carefully choose their programs for around 7 p.m. because children watch TV at this time. Inappropriate programs will adversely influence the development -- particularly psychological -- of these children.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Tough times ahead for Megawati without Akbar
Tough times ahead for Megawati without AkbarSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The three-year prison sentence handed down to House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung in the case of the abused non-budgetary funds will have long reaching implications.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Drinking water in restaurants
Drinking water in restaurants I have been reading with interest the comments from people in your Speaker's Corner for the past few days.We all know that water from a faucet in Indonesia is not safe to drink.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Baird calls Indonesia second home
Baird calls Indonesia second homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After completing his tenure as the World Bank's country director for Indonesia, Mark Baird, 53, now enters his retirement and is heading for his homeland, New Zealand.But his passion for Indonesia will always stay aflame.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
House calls for sand-mining ban as marine damage looms
House calls for sand-mining ban as marine damage loomsMoch. N. Kurniawan and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government must ban sand dredging in the waters off Riau as the activity has caused damaged to the marine environment and huge losses to the state, a House of Representatives...
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
EU delegates hold talks with junta
EU delegates hold talks with junta MYANMAR: European Union (EU) delegates held talks in Yangon on Monday with officials of Myanmar's ruling military junta as part of their three-day mission to assess the country's progress in political reforms, officials said.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Lawmakers prepare move to suspend House speaker
Lawmakers prepare move to suspend House speakerThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several legislators have moved into action to suspend disgraced House Speaker Akbar Tandjung as talk mounts for a petition to call for a disciplinary committee to consider the case.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
* Headlines: Tough times ahead for Megawati without Akbar2
* Headlines: Tough times ahead for Megawati without Akbar2 * National: Hamzah denies PPP link to PT QSAR4 * Archipelago: Military bullet cases found at shooting site5 * Opinion: RI, the Philippines and anti-U.S.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Asia-Pacific air travel making rebound
Asia-Pacific air travel making reboundDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Singapore Air travel is making a solid rebound nearly one year after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with carriers in the Asia-Pacific region enjoying relatively blue skies, a newspaper survey of travel agents showed on Monday.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
How international brands affect consumers' choices
How international brands affect consumers' choicesSatyasuryawan, Contributor, Jakarta Who hasn't heard of the Hard Rock Cafe? Once just a dream for Jakartans, its arrival ten years ago allowed people here to really enjoy its world famous ambience.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Japanese, Asean youth to visit museum
Japanese, Asean youth to visit museum MANADO, North Sulawesi: As many as 350 youths from Japan and Asean countries are scheduled to visit the city's state museum on Oct. 2, to view historical objects from colonial times.The museum curator, K.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Arrogance precedes shameful downfall
Arrogance precedes shameful downfall In The Jakarta Post (Aug. 23) I read a complaint about an Arrogant lecturer from the University of Indonesia (UI) by Irvan Septiardi. The complaint letter was reprinted from Bisnis Indonesia.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Residents block damaged road in Bekasi
Residents block damaged road in Bekasi JAKARTA: Residents of Jejalen subdistrict in north Tambun, Bekasi regency, blocked the three-kilometer main road in the area on Monday from 3 a.m. to 11 a.m. to protest the condition of the seriously damaged road.
Tue, 10 Sep 2002
Shrimp farmers seek debt relief
Shrimp farmers seek debt relief TULANGBAWANG, Lampung: Shrimp farmers belonging to the Association of Dipasena Prawn Breeders (P3UW) are appealing to the government to write off their debt owed to the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA).