Archive: 11 September 2002
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Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Islam and the West discussed
Islam and the West discussed JAKARTA: A number of experts on Islam and Indonesianists from various countries will gather in Jakarta to discuss the relations between Islam and the West one year after the Sept. 11 incident in New York in an international seminar which will take place between Sept. 11 and 13.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
VP calls for review of reclamation plan
VP calls for review of reclamation plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz told the city administration on Tuesday to review the plan to reclaim 2,500 hectares of coastal area in North Jakarta, underlining that it needs comprehensive study to determine the social and environmental implications. "The environmental impact, not only economic benefits, should be considered," Hamzah told reporters after the opening of a seminar on Indonesian Maritime Economic Development here.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Reclamation project will make fishermen's life harder
Reclamation project will make fishermen's life harder Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Engkos Kusnadi has little idea why the government is planning 2,500 hectares of coastal areas to the north of Jakarta. But he does know that his life would be much harder once implemented, as it could cut into his fishing areas. "Fishing is the only job I know. I only graduated from elementary school. I couldn't get any other job.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
House told to discuss leave for VIPs
House told to discuss leave for VIPs JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz has referred the issue of whether or not the president and vice president should be allowed to go on leave to the House of Representatives for consideration. Asked whether the state's top two leaders needed to go on leave, he referred to other countries that permit holidays for their country's top political leaders.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Marines assigned to local fishing boats
Marines assigned to local fishing boats Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The Navy has started assigning Marines to local people's fishing boats in North Sumatra and Aceh waters in an attempt to eliminate marine security threats from pirates and armed groups and to interdict weapons supplies for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI to take steps against racial hatred
RI to take steps against racial hatred Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators are taking a minor step forward in the way it perceives bigotry against race, ethnicity and religion as lawmakers proposed a new bill they hoped would become the country's first law that deals with such issues. The House of Representatives' plenary meeting on Tuesday agreed to start discussing the internally proposed bill, along with another on the protection of witnesses and victims.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
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 should not be allowed in residential areas," Abid Marzuki, who claimed to be an environmentalist told Antara on Monday.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Vice governor's children nabbed
Vice governor's children nabbed BANDUNG, West Java: Gangan, 27, and his younger brother Rizki Sunan, 24, the sons of West Java Deputy Governor Soedarna T.M., were allegedly using heroin in separate rooms when police entered their father's official residence on Tuesday afternoon. The police then took them into custody. Gangan was detained by police last May on drug abuse charges but was released. "We summoned him twice but he ignored the letters, so we arrested him.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rights body calls for tough action against KL employers
Rights body calls for tough action against KL employers Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Edi Purwijayanta, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Nunukan The National Commission on Human Rights stepped in on Tuesday to the row over the deportation of hundreds of thousands of illegal Indonesian workers from Malaysia, urging the government of the neighboring country to take action against its those of its citizens who had employed them.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Undocumented vs illegal workers
Undocumented vs illegal workers Regarding the recent deportation of Indonesian migrant workers from Malaysia, it would be better, in honor of their rights and dignity, to let these workers return to their home villages while the Indonesian and Malaysian government sort things out. These returned migrant workers are not refugees and must not be treated as such. Otherwise, everybody will be busy taking care of this matter which is quickly becoming a crisis and is bleeding the nation.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Water - 4x12
1. Water - 4x12 Corruption clouds control of use of groundwater 2. Utara - 2x 25 Reclamation project will make poor fishermen's life harder 3. Hamzah - 1x32 VP calls for review of reclamation plan 4. Speak - 2x 20 'New governor should side with the poor'
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rights body members want credible, professional chief
Rights body members want credible, professional chief Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is facing mounting internal pressure to elect a chairperson who is capable of restoring its image as a credible institution. Whoever is elected as the commission's new chairperson on Thursday should focus on efforts to stop the rights body from siding with state authorities, several commission members told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, House discuss changes to 2002 state budget
Govt, House discuss changes to 2002 state budget The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has proposed to the House of Representatives a revision to several assumptions in the current 2002 state budget, taking into account the latest development in the local economy and overseas. Under the revision proposal, the government is forecasting a lower budget deficit of around Rp 40.5 trillion from the initial target of Rp 42.1 trillion, or 2.5 percent of gross domestic product.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Six declared suspects in Indramayu mass brawl
Six declared suspects in Indramayu mass brawl Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Police authorities have declared six villagers as suspects involved in a mass brawl in Arahan district, Indramayu regency, West Java on Saturday which injured two persons and left 29 houses completely burned and 27 destroyed. Local police chief Adj. Sr. Comm.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
American investors told to stay away
American investors told to stay away U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce has advised American investors not to make any new investments in Indonesia until the investment and security climate improves.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/PURBA
JP/6/PURBA Mourning the innocent victims of terrorism Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Staff Writer Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Tutty, Rasyidah and the parents of Chandra Tirta Wijaya understand very well the threat of terrorism and have much more empathy for the victims of violence than President Megawati Soekarnoputri or any other of our leaders who boast that Indonesia is a terrorist-free nation.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 10.2002:
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 10.2002: ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 825 -25 3,000 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 40,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 295 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 825 0 34,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 400 0 0 Andhi Chandra...
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Superliga postponed until 2003
Superliga postponed until 2003 JAKARTA: Superliga, a clubs' badminton league, has been postponed until next year due to the athletes' commitment to the upcoming Asian Games in Busan, South Korea, a report said. The league, with the participants being the top six clubs in Java, had formerly planned to start its maiden competition on Friday in Bandung, West Java.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Duit (3 x 14)
1. Duit (3 x 14) Sept. 11, war talk weigh on Asian market 2. Iraq (2 x 24) Risk of war threatens to spark new global slump 3. Bali (2 x 18) 50 Chinese officials to attend Bali forum 4. Car (1 x 30) Car sales up in August: Gaikindo
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI awards American scholar
RI awards American scholar JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has awarded noted American scholar John Bresnan, a senior research associate at the East Asia Institute of Columbia University, New York, with the Bintang Jasa Pratama medal. A state secretariat official said on Tuesday that the presidential decree for the award was signed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Aug. 12.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mourning the innocent victims of terrorism
Mourning the innocent victims of terrorism Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Staff Writer, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Tutty, Rasyidah and the parents of Chandra Tirta Wijaya understand very well the threat of terrorism and have much more empathy for the victims of violence than Indonesian political leaders who boast that Indonesia is a terrorist-free nation. They are the real victims of terrorism and violence, begging for justice but only receiving lip service.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rat killers get prizes
Rat killers get prizes KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Southeast Sulawesi Agriculture Office said on Tuesday that it would provide hand sprayers to a farmers group that had killed many rats during a massive rat eradication program over the weekend. Sudirman Amir, the head of Southeast Sulawesi agriculture office, said that thousands of rats had been killed in seven locations in the province. Besides the farmers, students from elementary, junior, and senior high schools also killed the rats.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Local manufacturers support PSI system to curb smuggling
Local manufacturers support PSI system to curb smuggling Rendi A. Witular and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local manufacturers whose businesses have been seriously threatened or damaged by cheaper, smuggled products urged the government to immediately reapply the pre-shipment import inspection (PSI) system.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Banks to provide more loans for eastern Indonesia
Banks to provide more loans for eastern Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top bankers have vowed to give full authority to their local branch offices to extend loans to businesses in the eastern part of Indonesia in a move that should help promote economic growth in the region, according to a minister.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alleged thief beaten to death
Alleged thief beaten to death TANGERANG: Angry residents mobbed a man to death here on Monday evening for allegedly trying to steal a motorcycle belonging to an ojek (motorcycle taxi) driver. Tangerang subprecinct police chief Insp. Sumanto said the suspect was identified as Ismail Siregar, 35, a resident of Cipete village, Pinang subdistrict, Cipondoh, Tangerang.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Suu Kyi neutral on EU sanctions
Suu Kyi neutral on EU sanctions MYANMAR: Pro-democracy opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi told a visiting European Union (EU) delegation on Tuesday she was "neutral" toward the crippling economic sanctions imposed on her country. The National League for Democracy leader held more than two hours of "comprehensive talks" with the EU delegation at her party's headquarters, NLD deputies said.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U-17 soccer competition enters second stage
U-17 soccer competition enters second stage The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Extra Joss Under-17 soccer tournament, with teams from all over Java has entered the second stage with eight teams set to compete for a place in the final. However, some criticism of the national soccer body was evident at the announcement on Tuesday, over its inability or unwillingness to develop younger players. The eight teams are split into two groups, eastern Java and western Java.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
50 Chinese officials to attend Bali forum
50 Chinese officials to attend Bali forum About 50 Chinese top government officials and corporate leaders will attend the first meeting of the China-Indonesia Energy Forum in Denpasar from Sept. 25 to 27, the organizing committee said on Tuesday. Chairman of the organizing committee Michael Sumarijanto told The Jakarta Post that the energy forum was established in March this year by both governments during the visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to China.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singapore tourist arrivals drop
Singapore tourist arrivals drop SINGAPORE: Visitor arrivals in Singapore slumped five percent in July from a year ago, but China remained the star performer against the trend with a double-digit jump, authorities said Tuesday. "Traffic from China continued to grow as a result of the country's strong economic performance," the Singapore Tourism Board said. Chinese arrivals were up 12.2 percent, with a significant 42.3 percent increase in the number of repeat visitors, said the board.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. closes missions after 'specific terrorist threat'
U.S. closes missions after 'specific terrorist threat' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States closed its diplomatic missions in Indonesia indefinitely on Tuesday over an alleged al Qaeda-linked terrorist threat, a move that has startled many senior government officials.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Construction employees demand status guarantee
Construction employees demand status guarantee The Jakarta Post, Medan 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 following the state owned firm's management transfer.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption clouds control of use of groundwater
Corruption clouds control of use of groundwater Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Environmental activists revealed on Tuesday that unclear government policy coupled with corruption resulting in weak implementation of regulations had worsened the condition of groundwater in the city.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN army chiefs meet in S'pore
ASEAN army chiefs meet in S'pore Agence France-Presse, Singapore Southeast Asian army chiefs met in Singapore Tuesday to address security challenges emerging in a region where nests of extremists allegedly allied to Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network are holed up. Transnational cooperation is more crucial than ever in the post-Sept. 11 period, Singapore's Minister of State for Defense Cedric Foo said in an opening address. The effects of the Sept.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
U.S. warns Pakistan on Kashmir polls
U.S. warns Pakistan on Kashmir polls Agencies, Washington/Islamabad/New Delhi U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell said on Monday that Washington had warned Pakistan not to interfere in looming elections in Indian-ruled Kashmir. Powell also signaled, as he hosted Indian Foreign Minister Yashwant Sinha, that the United States was still pressuring Pakistan, its close ally in its campaign against terrorism, to rein in militants in the divided region.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/Across
JP/5/Across Use of formalin in food probed BENGKULU: The Bengkulu Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) said Tuesday that it was looking for borax and formalin substances in meatball, tofu, fish, and noodles produced by local home industries. Bengkulu BPOM head Joko Triyono said that formalin, if consumed, will attack people's nervous systems, kidneys, and other vital organs.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Pollution control eyes 50 industries
Pollution control eyes 50 industries JAKARTA: The government has targeted 50 industries this year for its program to control them from endangering the environment, State Minister of Environment Nabiel Makarim says.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Worker crackdown hits construction
Worker crackdown hits construction MALAYSIA: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad acknowledged on Tuesday that a mass expulsion of illegal immigrants had hurt Malaysia's construction industry but indicated that employers must now be prepared to pay the relatively higher costs of legal workers.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
90 houses built illegally
90 houses built illegally TANGERANG: The chief executive of Periuk district here accused the developer of the Mutiara Pluit housing estate of illegally constructing 90 new houses without building permits from the municipal administration. The district chief, Eddy Mulyanto, said on Tuesday that the Villa Mutiara Pluit developer had only obtained permits to build 161 houses, but to date there had been a total of 251 houses constructed.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
On pedophiles in Bali
On pedophiles in Bali In the Aug. 29 edition of The Jakarta Post you ran an interesting section of several articles on pedophilia in Bali. This was accompanied by a photograph of a light-skinned man sitting on the beach with a dark-skinned boy. The caption, as well as the positioning of the photo, made it absolutely clear that this photo was meant to illustrate a pedophile and his toy. In Aug. 30 of the Post, you ran a cowardly disclaimer stating that it was merely meant to illustrate "Bali".
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cakes created 'by accident'
Cakes created 'by accident' Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Famous as a land of stunning castles, arts and breathtaking landscape, Austria is also renown for its centuries old tradition of baking. For Austrians, enjoying delicate cakes after lunch and dinner or at coffee time is simply one of life's richest and oldest pleasures. This enduring tradition is preserved in families, where special cakes and pastries are served during a picnic or family week-end get together.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Motorists advised to avoid Kebon Sirih
Motorists advised to avoid Kebon Sirih Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta residents are advised to avoid Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta as it will be closed on Wednesday as a measure to safeguard the gubernatorial election taking place at 10 a.m. at the City Council building, which is located on the street. "We will close Jl.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tosari goes all out to save PPP skin in QSAR case
Tosari goes all out to save PPP skin in QSAR case Berni K. Mustafa and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent move to distance the United Development Party (PPP) from the collapsed PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya, one of the party's executives, Tosari Wijaya, maintained on Tuesday that the Rp 5 billion (US$555,000) he had invested in the company did not belong to the party but rather to Tosari himself.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
A glimmer of hope amid chaos in Indonesia
A glimmer of hope amid chaos in Indonesia Hans Vriens, Managing Director, PT APCO Indonesia, Jakarta Indonesia produces little good news for foreign investors these days. Headlines from the last three weeks speak about Koreans and Japanese companies threatening en masse to pack up and move to greener pastures. Newspapers predict the coming collapse of the footwear, textile and mining sectors. Much is being written about the dismal state of Indonesia's court system.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: More legislators sign petition to suspend Akbar2
* Headlines: More legislators sign petition to suspend Akbar2 * National: Commission I joins call for ban on sand4 * Archipelago: Govt seeks Rp 2.3t for road repairs5 * Opinion: A glimmer of hope amid chaos in Indonesia7 * City: Corruption clouds control of groundwater 8 * Sports: England vs India series KO'd by last-day rain 9 * World: Iraq urges Arabs to hit back if U.S. attacks11 * Business: Air France pilots to discuss more strikes16 * Features: Rudolph Giuliani, 'America's mayor'20
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lack of lecturers, poor remuneration
Lack of lecturers, poor remuneration I wish to reply to the article Govt laments lack of lecturers in The Jakarta Post of Sept. 4, 2002. Minister of National Education Malik Fajar is correct in his statement, "Only half of the lecturers in state universities hold either masters degrees or doctorates, and it is worse in private universities." The point he was trying to make was that the government needed more funds!
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Risk of war threatens to spark new global slump
Risk of war threatens to spark new global slump Agence France-Presse, Paris The global economy, stumbling already over financial scandals and stock market routs, is at risk of tumbling into recession if the United States launches military strikes against Iraq and a new oil price shock ensues, analysts warned Monday. "The Iraq wildcard and the related possibility of an oil shock -- however brief -- shouldn't be taken lightly," warned Morgan Stanley chief economist Stephen Roach.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Car sales up in August: Gaikindo
Car sales up in August: Gaikindo The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New vehicle sales at home increased slightly by 0.8 percent to 27,119 units in August from July, the Indonesian Automakers Association (Gaikindo) said on Tuesday. Gaikindo said that commercial vehicles accounted for 24,678 units of total sales during the month, or a 1.6 percent increase from July. But the association said that sales volumes for passenger cars declined to 2,441 units in August from 2,597 in the previous month.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to get 'new' governor today
Jakarta to get 'new' governor today Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is bracing for one of its most crucial moments on Wednesday, with the gubernatorial election to be held at the City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, where the 85-strong council will cast their votes on who will be the next governor for the 2002-2007 term.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
GAM welcomes govt's proposed for peace talks
GAM welcomes govt's proposed for peace talks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which is fighting for the war-torn territory's independence, accepted the government's tentative plan for further dialogs in Geneva, Switzerland, by the end of September or early in October, to end the prolonged conflict that has claimed more than 900 civilian lives this year alone.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/Across
JP/5/Across Use of formalin in food probed BENGKULU: The Bengkulu Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) said Tuesday that it was looking for borax and formalin substances in meatball, tofu, fish, and noodles produced by local home industries. Bengkulu BPOM head Joko Triyono said that formalin, if consumed, will attack people's nervous systems, kidneys, and other vital organs.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
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. My observation shows that most TV stations screen programs featuring comedians as well as child actors and actresses. While it is true that children like comedians, it is a pity that these comedians do not use edifying language.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.10
Rupiah Rates Sept.10 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,167.61 4,611.62 4,915.99 4,863.02 Brunei dollar 1 5,352.96 4,778.63 5,092.31 5,039.13 Canadian dollar 1 5,995.52 5,353.60 5,703.59 5,645.44 Swiss franc 1 6,308.10 5,632.62 6,000.94 5,939.67 Danish krone 1 1,238.45 1,105.72 1,178.14 1,166.00 Euro 1 9,199.24 8,212.76 8,751.31 8,660.46 Poundsterling 1 14,600.97 13,035.18 13,890.02 13,745.76 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,200.69 1,072.39 1,142.22...
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Fujian LNG contract reconfirmed
Fujian LNG contract reconfirmed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta China has reconfirmed the awarding of the Fujian liquefied natural gas (LNG) contract to Indonesia, ending speculation that it was reconsidering the contract following the recent visit of a Taiwanese politician to Indonesia. China's parliamentary speaker Li Peng told Vice President Hamzah Haz during their meeting on Tuesday that the contract reflected China's commitment to continuing energy cooperation with Indonesia. "Mr.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The good news and the major economic risks are waiting
The good news and the major economic risks are waiting Mark Baird, World Bank Country, Director for Indonesia, Jakarta It's always hard to get a perspective on developments in Indonesia. We're all fixated by the daily turmoil of events, and rarely take the time to sit back and look at longer-term trends. Yet, when we do, we see confirmation for what is evident around Jakarta and even more so in the countryside: Indonesia has come a long way over the past 30 years.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
More legislators sign petition to suspend Akbar
More legislators sign petition to suspend Akbar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of House of Representatives legislators are gathering support for speaker Akbar Tandjung's suspension, claiming to have secured 50 signatures while targeting 150, at least. The petition could amount to an informal vote of no confidence against Akbar, who was sentenced last week to three years in prison after being declared guilty of corruption.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sports council to decide on Sandry's Asian Games trip
Sports council to decide on Sandry's Asian Games trip Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) said that it had allowed itself time to wait for the latest development in Sandry Liong's fitness before deciding whether the wushu hopeful should proceed to the Asian Games. "We are still waiting for the doctor's report," Indonesian contingent's Chef de Mission Rudolf S. Warouw said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Use of formalin in food probed
Use of formalin in food probed BENGKULU: The Bengkulu Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) said Tuesday that it was looking for borax and formalin substances in meatball, tofu, fish, and noodles produced by local home industries. Bengkulu BPOM head Joko Triyono said that formalin, if consumed, will attack people's nervous systems, kidneys, and other vital organs.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rahardi's sentence demands on Oct. 1
Rahardi's sentence demands on Oct. 1 JAKARTA: Prosecutors are expected to announce their sentence demands on Oct. 1 for former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Rahardi Ramelan for his alleged role in the high-profile Bulog scam involving Golkar Party Chairman Akbar Tandjung. Rahardi is being tried in the South Jakarta District Court for allegedly misappropriating Rp 62.9 billion in state funds between 1998 and 1999.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/Across
JP/5/Across Use of formalin in food probed BENGKULU: The Bengkulu Agency for Drug and Food Control (BPOM) said Tuesday that it was looking for borax and formalin substances in meatball, tofu, fish, and noodles produced by local home industries. Bengkulu BPOM head Joko Triyono said that formalin, if consumed, will attack people's nervous systems, kidneys, and other vital organs.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'New governor should side with poor people'
'New governor should side with poor people' With the gubernatorial election drawing near, local residents speak of their hopes for an ideal figure for the next governor. They want someone better than the incumbent governor, Sutiyoso, who they consider unqualified. Some share their opinions with The Jakarta Post. Wiwit, 25, has been a shop assistant for six years and currently works at a leading optical shop.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks Rp 2.3t for road repair in Java, Sumatra
Govt seeks Rp 2.3t for road repair in Java, Sumatra Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is seeking Rp 2.3 trillion (US$260 million) to repair damaged roads on the eastern coast of Sumatra island and Java's northern coast, according to a cabinet minister. Minister for Settlement and Infrastructure Soenarno said Tuesday that his office had set up two teams to deal with repair work on the two islands. "This (the repair of damaged roads) is the responsibility of my office.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The PPP saga
The PPP saga The National Development Party (PPP) may be excluded from the next general election if it is found to have invested its money in the controversial agribusiness firm PT Qurnia Subur Alam Raya (QSAR). According to Law No. 2/1999 on political parties, a party, which is a nonprofit organization, is not allowed to have shares in a profit-oriented company. If found guilty, PPP will have to give up its right to participate in the election.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
House Commission I joins call for ban on sand dredging
House Commission I joins call for ban on sand dredging Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls from the House of Representatives are mounting for the government to ban sand dredging in Riau waters to avoid further marine environmental damage and financial losses to the state. If the ban is imposed, this will effectively stop exports of sand from Riau to Singapore, which currently needs a huge amount of sand and soil for reclamation projects.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Cable television beats terrestrial in new broadcasting draft law
Cable television beats terrestrial in new broadcasting draft law Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Unlike television broadcasting stations which face an imminent threat of restriction, the subscribed or cable television will be allowed to relay or rerun programs from foreign channels.
Wed, 11 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muslim liberal takes on militants
Muslim liberal takes on militants Dean Yates Reuters Jakarta In the struggle for the public face of Islam in Indonesia, militant Muslims rarely encounter anyone willing to confront them head on. But Ulil Abshar-Abdalla, a young moderate Muslim intellectual, has taken the battle to the militants on the radio airwaves and through newspaper columns to defend Indonesia's traditional Islamic tolerance.