Archive: 19 September 2002
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Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI's pledge to fight terrorism assured
RI's pledge to fight terrorism assured Hasan Wirajuda, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta We gather here tonight right after the bitter commemoration of the hideous terrorist attack on the United States last year. A tragedy that should not have happened in a civilized world and therefore, we must harness our efforts earnestly in order to prevent it from recurring anywhere in the world. As a global coalition, let us round up the terrorists and bring them to justice.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
RI requests better conditions for migrant workers abroad
RI requests better conditions for migrant workers abroad Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Jupriadi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar In a bid to increase its bargaining power with Malaysia over the labor issue, Indonesia has asked for welfare guarantees for those of its workers employed legally in the neighboring country. Coordinating Minister for Social Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Wednesday that the government would establish welfare benchmarks before sending workers to Malaysia.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
PAN legislator resists ousting
PAN legislator resists ousting MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: House of Representatives' legislator Hatta Taliwang of the National Mandate Party (PAN) is continuing to resist party demands he step aside. Hatta said on Wednesday the move was against the law and that his exit from the House would meet resistance from his constituents on Sumbawa island. Hatta is the only Sumbawa representative in the House.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The sugar saga
The sugar saga On Sept. 12, thousands of workers from 46 sugar mills in Java -- there are 60 sugar mills throughout the country -- held a protest against imported sugar. They demanded that the government revise its import duties on sugar, control sugar imports and take strict action against sugar smugglers.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Caltex closes offices as labor protest continues
Caltex closes offices as labor protest continues Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Riau, Pekanbaru Thousands of PT Tripatra workers were still blocking main roads to PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) offices in Rumbai and Duri, prompting the management of CPI to declare a holiday for its employees.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.18,2002
Stock prices on The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep.18,2002 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925 125 3,500 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 234,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 275 -5 7,500 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 800 -25 85,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light...
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The poor want voice in urban policy making
The poor want voice in urban policy making Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In fear of imminent eviction, poor communities urged the city administration to involve them in designing urban policies to tackling the problem of poverty.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mega and the press
Mega and the press From Bisnis Indonesia The mass media needs to react to President Megawati's accusation that the press has blown the deportation of migrant Indonesian workers in Nunukan out of proportion by refraining to report anything connected to her as a President or a private person. This may be what Megawati wants, given that she is a tight- lipped introvert who cannot stand criticism.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. BROAD: 3 x 20
1. BROAD: 3 x 20 House delays passing broadcasting bill as radio, TV vow to defy 2. TKI: 2 x 28 RI requests better conditions for migrant workers abroad 3. LEGAL: 1 x 35 Akbar's liberty, Criminal Code disputed 4. Gender equality introduced in citizenship bill 5. POOR: 1 x 45 The poor want voice in urban policy making 6. 7. ODD: 1 x 33 Man gets diploma after 17 tries All aboard! Except for driver
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
AFTA offers great opportunity to shipping business
AFTA offers great opportunity to shipping business Rikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta This Special Page is published in conjunction with the Trans ASEAN 2002 Conference and Exhibition, which opens at the Jakarta Convention Center here today. Over 40 industry leaders in international and regional transportation-related businesses are expected to participate in the three-day event held following the Eighth ASEAN Transport Ministers' annual meeting.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Indonesia committed to privatization'
'Indonesia committed to privatization' Rebecca Thurlow, Dow Jones Newswires, Bandar Seri Begawan Indonesia's Senior Economics Minister Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti says the Indonesian government will push ahead with privatization despite popular opposition to the sale of state- owned assets.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to make people-smuggling a crime
Govt to make people-smuggling a crime Indonesia will include sanctions against people smugglers in a bill on immigration currently being prepared, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said in Jakarta Wednesday. "So far there are no (legal) articles on this and therefore we are including some regulations governing this matter in the draft bill on immigration," the minister said.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
After ten years of operation in Indonesia, freight forwarding
After ten years of operation in Indonesia, freight forwarding and logistics provider PT Danzas Saranaperkasa, a subsidiary of Switzerland-based Danzas Group, has successfully managed to retain its strong customer base for its reliable and excellent forwarding and logistics-related service.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
State banks agree to extend maturity of govt bonds
State banks agree to extend maturity of govt bonds A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned banks have agreed to the government's proposal to extend the maturity period of government bonds they hold, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday. Boediono said that this would help avert a fiscal disaster in the near future, and hoped that the House of Representatives could quickly endorse the agreement.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
DPR online shows House progress
DPR online shows House progress JAKARTA: The public will now have access to the progress of various bills as they pass through the House of Representatives through a parliamentary website. The website, www.pansus-dpr-ri.or.id., was launched on Wednesday. Legislator Yahya Zaini of Golkar said the homepage would provide the public with information on all the House's special committees.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Councillors' foreign trips put on hold
Councillors' foreign trips put on hold SURABAYA: Travel plans for 37 East Java councillors ready to tour the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and several European countries have been put on hold after Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno issued a ruling that bans overseas trips involving more than 10 councillors. "I doubt if we can carry out the trip (after the minister issued the ruling).
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Power plant saga
Power plant saga The plan to construct a gas and steam generating power plant in Pemaron village, in the regency of Buleleng, Singaraja, Bali, has drawn much attention from locals. State-owned electricity company PLN had to suspend the construction due to protests from villagers, which have been going on for more than a year now. Bali, a prime tourist destination, gets its power from Java through underwater cables with wattage capacity of about 180 MW.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asylum-seeker testifies against police
Asylum-seeker testifies against police AUSTRALIA: Indonesian police helped people smugglers who led more than 400 mostly Afghan asylum-seekers on an ill-fated trip to Australia last year, a court here heard on Wednesday. One of the asylum-seekers, Mohammed Hashim Hussaini, 36, told the court that police and other security forces in Jakarta appeared to be accomplices with the dozens of people smugglers involved in the incident.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Mass wedding held in Tangerang
Mass wedding held in Tangerang TANGERANG: A total of 113 couples, including some grandparents, gathered together for a mass wedding on Tuesday in Cisoka district of Tangerang. The event was organized by Dian Mitra, a local social foundation. The residents of five villages across the district: Sukatani, Sukareo, Cikasuka, Cikuya and Cempaka participated. The oldest couple at the mass wedding Mamat, 60, and Sukirnah, 56, have three children and several grandchildren.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rini wants taxes on cocoa dropped
Rini wants taxes on cocoa dropped Adianto P . Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi said on Wednesday that she had asked the finance ministry to scrap the existing 10 percent value added tax (VAT) and a 2.5 percent income tax (PPN) imposed on the trading of the country's cocoa beans to local manufacturers. She said that the move was aimed at increasing the sales of the commodity here.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Al-Qaeda network present in SE Asia'
'Al-Qaeda network present in SE Asia' MALAYSIA: Intelligence gathered by Southeast Asian security officials has revealed the presence of Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda terror network in the region, a top Thai defense official said in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. "We have cooperated with other countries in intelligence sharing. We have some proof of that," Adm. Narong Yuthavong, supreme commander of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, told reporters in response to a question.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Japanese killed in Batam
Japanese killed in Batam BATAM, Riau: A 48-year-old Japanese man, suspected of a hit- and-run accident, died instantly after he crashed into a police car following a two-hour car chase. Sakanoto Kayuza reportedly fled the scene after he allegedly hit four ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers. He was then chased by other motorcycle drivers and the local police.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto still unfit to stand trial
Soeharto still unfit to stand trial JAKARTA: Former president Soeharto had yet to recover from his illness and remained unfit to stand trial for alleged corruption, a prosecutor said on Wednesday. "We have no choice because if we push for his trial, the court will not approve it. We don't want the case to move backwards," the chief prosecutor in Soeharto's case, Y.W. Mere, said.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Detention of American, Briton questioned
Detention of American, Briton questioned The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have illegally detained American Joy Lee Sadler and Briton Lesley McCulloch as they were not charged six days after they were arrested, a lawyer said on Wednesday. Aceh Legal Aid (LBH) director Rufriadi told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that the police should have released the foreigners as no charges had been laid against the two women.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Former model wants jail term for a 'decent sleep'
Former model wants jail term for a 'decent sleep' Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The beautiful former wife of a high-profile businessman says she is looking forward to being jailed for harboring Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra because she wants to get a good night's sleep. Prosecutors told the Tangerang District Court on Wednesday that the three people accused of harboring the rogue son of former president Soeharto should be jailed for seven months.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia Wednesday set two rupiah intervention
JAKARTA: Bank Indonesia Wednesday set two rupiah intervention rates - departing from its usual practice of just setting one - to contain sudden surges in liquidity in the money market, a central bank official said. This is a new policy, the official, who declined to be named, said. The intervention rate - or the rate that the central bank pays commercial banks for funds placed with the monetary authority - was at 12.625 percent in the morning, the official said.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Oesman installed as MPR deputy speaker
Oesman installed as MPR deputy speaker JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) regional representatives faction chairman Oesman was sworn in as one of the legislative body's deputy speakers on Wednesday. Shortly after his induction by MPR Speaker Amien Rais, Oesman said his immediate program was strengthening ties with the media, whom he said played a crucial role in disseminating information about the assembly's achievements.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to select bidders for Indosat
Govt to select bidders for Indosat JAKARTA: The Indonesian government will decide later Wednesday which investors will qualify to bid for a 41.94 percent stake in international call service provider PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. (Indosat). A government official told Dow Jones Newswires that 16 local and foreign investors have submitted letters to the government indicating their interest in buying the stake.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Over 500,000 kids get polio shots
Over 500,000 kids get polio shots Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Health Agency has claimed that the first stage of the National Immunization Week (PIN) program in Jakarta went smoothly, with the number of toddlers being immunized against polio exceeding the original target. The agency had only registered some 569,550 toddlers in the city to be immunized. But so far, some 756,636 toddlers have the received the polio vaccine.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Popular Kodok market born out of an accident
Popular Kodok market born out of an accident I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kediri, Bali It was a slow day for Pak Agung, owner of two make-shift stalls in the famous used clothes market of Pasar Kodok, 18 kilometers from Bali's capital of Denpasar. His cheap, Japanese imitation wristwatch showed that it was 2:30 p.m., and so far, he had only managed to sell two items of clothing worth Rp 25,000 (around US$2.80).
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
TNI asked to explain budget irregularities
TNI asked to explain budget irregularities Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A legislator hinted on Tuesday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) might not get House support for a rise in the defense budget if it failed to explain irregularities in the use of state funds. "We will ask for clarification from TNI Headquarters over the report (of irregularities).
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Angry residents burn down house
Angry residents burn down house TANGERANG: Some 200 residents of Leuwi Halu village in Tigaraksa district of Tangerang burned down a house which was believed to have been used to spread misleading religious teaching practices on Monday evening. Tigaraksa subprecinct police chief Adj. Comr. Purwadi said on Tuesday that the angry residents arrived at 8:30 p.m., when some 50 people were reading wirid (religious prayer) led by Haitami, 40, the house owner. The residents yelled.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Government steps up anti-terrorist campaign
Government steps up anti-terrorist campaign Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, called by foreign countries a safe haven for terrorists, is now beginning to step up measures against the al- Qaeda network which has allegedly conducted a series of activities in the country, despite official denials for months. After admitting to have deported a senior al-Qaeda operative Omar al-Faruq, officials here said that another man is being questioned on similar charges.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
WB clarifies
WB clarifies I would like to clarify some minor points on your article titled Govt to discontinue rice subsidy for 565,000 families (Sept. 12). It stated in the article that the "Rice for the poor" program emulates the special market operation program (OPK), which was first conducted in 1998 in the wake of the economic crisis and funded by the World Bank.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
War on smugglers?
War on smugglers? Smuggling, like corruption, has been tolerated for far too long. So long in fact, that by now it has reached a point that it endangers not only the economy, but Indonesia's very existence. A quick glance at some recent reports detailing how rampant smuggling activities have become, and the impact they have on the economy and the people, should raise alarms bells and prompt the nation to act.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The U.S. spreading fear
The U.S. spreading fear According to Time magazine, Indonesia is one of the centers of al-Qaeda's network in Southeast Asia. The magazine is very sure that after al-Qaeda's base in Afghanistan was destroyed, some of al-Qaeda leaders had been slipped into the country to prepare new terror. In Indonesia the organization, according to the magazine, planned an enormous attack on all the U.S. 'interests' in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia to commemorate the Sept. 11 tragedy.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
American investors upbeat on RI
American investors upbeat on RI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A delegation of American investors under the U.S.-ASEAN Business Council met with senior government officials and reiterated their confidence about investing here despite recent reports of alleged terrorist activities sparking fresh security concerns. Said to be the biggest delegation of U.S.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Public urged to combat KKN'
'Public urged to combat KKN' Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demands for public participation should increase to keep the reform movement going forward, and particularly to combat corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), experts said on Wednesday. Chairman Todung Mulya Lubis of the Supervisory Board of Transparency International Indonesia said public involvement was mandatory to monitor KKN, which was on the rise at national and provincial levels.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Despite public disgust, city council OKs Sutiyoso vote
Despite public disgust, city council OKs Sutiyoso vote Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Undeterred by public outcry, the City Council's election committee approved on Wednesday the result of the voting in the gubernatorial election and refused to examine the ballot papers, which were allegedly marked in code by supporters of Governor Sutiyoso.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Spotlight
Spotlight Photo A: Telkomsel CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AWARD FOR TELKOMSEL: For the fourth year in a row, Indonesia's leading cellular operator, Telkomsel, received two Indonesian Customer Satisfaction Awards (ICSA) for the performance of its products kartuHALO in the postpaid category and simPATI in the prepaid category. This recognition of customer satisfaction was received by Telkomsel only two months after it was awarded two Indonesian Best Brand Awards for the same products.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Incompetent politicians must rely on bribery'
'Incompetent politicians must rely on bribery' Allegations regarding money politics in the recent gubernatorial election have upset the public, including people on the streets. The Jakarta Post talked to some of them. Ichen, 22, is a street singer who has worked the public buses in Greater Jakarta for almost two years. He lives in Petukangan, South Jakarta, with his friends.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gender equality introduced in citizenship bill
Gender equality introduced in citizenship bill Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hopes are running high that the new citizenship bill will solve disputes over citizenship, particularly for women and children, as it recognizes the principles of gender equality.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Sept.18
Rupiah Rates Sept.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,207.05 4,656.29 4,958.39 4,904.72 Brunei dollar 1 5,364.26 4,798.56 5,108.10 5,054.58 Canadian dollar 1 6,033.43 5,397.47 5,745.31 5,685.44 Swiss franc 1 6,302.84 5,639.47 6,001.85 5,940.35 Danish krone 1 1,247.99 1,116.52 1,188.39 1,176.09 Euro 1 9,268.84 8,293.48 8,826.21 8,735.97 Poundsterling 1 14,679.79 13,136.53 13,978.77 13,837.41 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,221.66 1,093.31 1,163.32...
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Dewa Putu Kantor, guardian of Batuan painting style
Dewa Putu Kantor, guardian of Batuan painting style I Wayan Sunarta, Contributor, Ubud, Bali Four children are happily playing with their crickets placed in hollow bamboo cylinders. Half naked, these village kids cheerfully laugh at each other. The portrayal of the real and simple traditional life of Balinese children in old times are captured in many of Dewa Putu Kantor's canvasses.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:House delays passing broadcasting bill2
* Headlines:House delays passing broadcasting bill2 * National: 'Public urged to combat KKN'4 * City: City Council OKs Sutiyoso vote5 * Opinion: RI's pledge to fight terrorism assured9 * Sports: China set to dominate Asiad diving10 * World: Tamil Tigers drop demand for separate state12 * Business:Banks agree to extend maturity of govt bonds13 * Features: Islamic touch in Trisutji's music 20
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, September 19, 2002
TV Program: Thursday, September 19, 2002 TVRI 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 8:30 Health Program 9:00 Film 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News 3:30 Cartoon 4:00 TV Drama 5:00 Documentary 6:00 News 7:00 Talk Show 9:00 News 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 TV Drama 12:00 News TPI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News 7:00 Quiz 8:00 Music 9:00 Indian Film 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar rebuffs demands to quit House post
Akbar rebuffs demands to quit House post Ainur R. Sophiaan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta Convicted House Speaker Akbar Tandjung seems to have grown more confident after blocking a move to unseat him in the legislature, declaring that the calls from his opponents and the public for him to resign were "irrelevant".
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Arroyo meets Sabah sultan
Arroyo meets Sabah sultan PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo met on Wednesday with a Filipino sultan in connection with the Philippines claim on the Malaysian state of Sabah, telling him that reclaiming the territory will take a "long, long time", a presidential aide said. Sultan Jamalul Kiram and a brother, their wives and 36 other relatives held a luncheon meeting with Arroyo at Malacanang palace, said presidential adviser Norberto Gonzales, who also was at the meeting.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sovereign rating services fail to get passing grade
Sovereign rating services fail to get passing grade Fajar Hidayat, MBA Int'l Banking & Finance, Birmingham University, UK Standard & Poor'S (S&P) Rating Services on Sept. 5 raised its long and short-term foreign currency sovereign credit ratings on Indonesia to triple C plus and C, respectively, from "SD" (selective default) and assigned the foreign currency ratings a stable outlook.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Violence against media up in Aceh
Violence against media up in Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The Banda Aceh chapter of the Association of Indonesian Journalists (PWI) voiced its concern on Wednesday over violence against journalists in Aceh, which has increased over the past few months. "We are extremely concerned with mounting violence against those working for the media in Aceh," Aceh PWI chairman Adnan N.S. told Antara.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Islamic touch in Trisutji's music
Islamic touch in Trisutji's music Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a child, she knew she was blessed with music talent, a prowess that she sharpened during her teenage years. Her toil and determination paid. Now, Trisutji Kamal has made a name for herself as a pianist and composer of both national and international classical music scenes. "I have composed music since I was seven. I remembered playing my own compositions for my mother. "It was a long time ago.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bridging the investment gap in Asia
Bridging the investment gap in Asia Motomichi Ikawa, Executive Vice President Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), World Bank Group For Asia, the last decade has seen its share of drama. An unprecedented boom in flows of foreign direct investment (FDI), an engine of economic growth, quickly spiraled downward during the crisis of the late 1990s. The region has since recovered to its pre-crisis levels of investment, but the distribution is uneven.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in Ambon brawl
Two killed in Ambon brawl AMBON, Maluku: Two people were killed and two others were seriously wounded during a clash between villagers from Pelauw and Kailolo in the eastern Indonesian subdistrict town of Haruku here on Wednesday. The clash occurred after a dozen youths from the Kailolo village approached the Pelauw village at about 12:00 to find a solution to a misunderstanding that occurred between villagers from there at a party on Sept.14, witnesses said.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Handling migrant workers
Handling migrant workers From Media Indonesia An expert presidential adviser said that President Megawati Soekarnoputri handled the problem of Indonesian migrant workers better than her Philippine counterpart Arroyo. President Megawati met with Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad whereas President Arroyo only spoke to him by telephone. I disagree with the adviser for two reasons. First, President Arroyo's telephone conversation with the Malaysian premier was less expensive.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Youths discuss peace for Aceh
Youths discuss peace for Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 70 young people coming from across Aceh province gathered in Banda Aceh on Wednesday to seek a common understanding on government policy and a peaceful solution to the conflict in Aceh. "We hope that the dialog will yield new ideas and be a reference that can be developed to promote regional development policies," head of Aceh youth and sports affairs office Teuku Pribadi was quoted by Antara as saying in Banda Aceh on Wednesday.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Efforts to curb illegal logging hampered by collusion
Efforts to curb illegal logging hampered by collusion Musthofid and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chronic collusion among officials and a lack of financial support have hampered the Ministry of Forestry's bid to curb rampant illegal logging, which has caused Rp 30 trillion in annual losses to the state, an official said on Tuesday. "Collusion among officials in related institutions, including the forestry ministry, has made illegal logging difficult to tackle," said R.B.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Gaining foothold in regional forwarding and delivery markets
Gaining foothold in regional forwarding and delivery markets Sudibyo M. Wiradji, Contributor, Jakarta Despite the lingering economic crisis in several member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), providers of freight forwarding and delivery-related services are racing to strengthen their presence in the region.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt cautioned on U.S. motives in Iraq
Govt cautioned on U.S. motives in Iraq Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian Muslim leader has cautioned the government against the U.S. threat to attack Iraq, saying it could be motivated by a desire to control the world's oil production rather than to combat terrorism. "I'm curious about why the U.S. insists on launching a military operation against Iraq.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Editor's note
Editor's note This Special Page is published in conjunction with the Trans ASEAN 2002 Conference and Exhibition, which opens at the Jakarta Convention Center here today. Over 40 industry leaders in international and regional transportation-related businesses are expected to participate in the three-day event held following the Eighth ASEAN Transport Ministers' annual meeting.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar's liberty, Criminal Code disputed
Akbar's liberty, Criminal Code disputed Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demand have been growing for the government and the House of Representatives to revise the Criminal Code Procedures (KUHAP) to ensure that a defendant convicted by a district court goes to jail immediately regardless of whether or not he or she lodges an appeal. Legal experts also said the revisions should oblige a convicted official to temporarily relinquish his or her public position despite an appeal request.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
PT Danzas Saranaperkasa offers excellent forwarding and logistics
PT Danzas Saranaperkasa offers excellent forwarding and logistics services After 10 years of operation in Indonesia, freight forwarding and logistics provider PT Danzas Saranaperkasa, a subsidiary of the Switzerland-based Danzas Group, has successfully managed to retain a strong customer base for its reliable and excellent forwarding and logistics-related services.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Locals organize cultural festival
Locals organize cultural festival Boudewijn Brands, Contributor, Yogyakarta Gejawan is a village off Jl. Wates, seven kilometers west of Yogyakarta, a bit away on the south of this busy, smoky road. It is a quiet village with sounds and noises coming from playing children, chicken and ducks and the mosque at the prescribed times. The residents are mostly farmers producing rice and watermelons. A river flows slowly through the village.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 19, 2002
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 19, 2002 Exhibitions * Installation Art Skyplace Bamboo Airshipe Zeppelin, by Markus Heinsdorff's, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Oct. 20. * Painting Whispering Line by Osmania, Museum Lukisan Sidik Jari Ngurah Gde Pemecutan, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 175, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar, until Oct.6. * Quilts Pieces of Indonesia by Mery's Quilts, Seniwati Gallery, Jl. Sriwedari 2b, Banjar Taman, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rini campaigns against higher cigarette excise
Rini campaigns against higher cigarette excise Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Trade and Industry Rini MS Soewandi is seeking support from legislators for her plan to persuade Minister of Finance Boediono to cancel cigarette excise increases. Rini argued Wednesday that forcing cigarette companies to pay more excise would cause some to go broke and cause more layoffs because of the current business downturn.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt asked to renovate market
Govt asked to renovate market BEKASI: Hundreds of garment vendors from Pondok Gede market urged the local administration to renovate the market, which is now in poor condition. The traders, grouped in the Association of Pondok Gede Market Vendors, complained that the market was badly in need of renovation as it was damaged by fire three years ago. They said that they were afraid that if it rained hard, the water would pour down through the leaks in the roof.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Danzas: Leading international logistics provider in Indonesia
Danzas: Leading international logistics provider in Indonesia After ten years of operation in Indonesia, freight forwarding and logistics provider PT Danzas Saranaperkasa, a subsidiary of the Swiss-based Danzas Group and the logistics subsidiary of Deutsche Post World Net, has a strong customer following for its excellent forwarding and logistics services.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muninggar Sri Saraswati
Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta A legislator hinted on Tuesday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) might not get House support for a rise in the defense budget if it failed to explain irregularities in the use of state funds. "We will ask for clarification from TNI Headquarters over the report (of irregularities).
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
House delays passing broadcasting bill as radio, TV vow to defy
House delays passing broadcasting bill as radio, TV vow to defy Kurniawan Hari and Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives bowed to mounting pressure on Wednesday and delayed endorsing the controversial broadcasting bill, which TV and radio operators and other critics say is too repressive.
Thu, 19 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
TANGERANG: A total of 113 couples, including some
TANGERANG: A total of 113 couples, including some grandparents, gathered together for a mass wedding on Tuesday in Cisoka district of Tangerang. The event was organized by Dian Mitra, a local social foundation. The residents of five villages across the district: Sukatani, Sukareo, Cikasuka, Cikuya and Cempaka participated. The oldest couple at the mass wedding Mamat, 60, and Sukirnah, 56, have three children and several grandchildren. "We feel like a new bride and groom," said Mamat.