Archive: 28 September 2002
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Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Credibility of legislators
Credibility of legislators During the present multi-dimensional crisis, a number of legislators have shown their disrespectful attitude, thus increasing the psychological burden on the government. The disrespectful attitude included bribery of a number of legislators by the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) over the plan to divest the government's stake in Bank Niaga. Politicians' claim that they are reformists has turned out to be mere lip service.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Asian shares end mostly up with key index rising in Tokyo
Asian shares end mostly up with key index rising in Tokyo Dow Jones Hong Kong Asian stock markets closed mostly higher Friday, with the key index rising in Tokyo on news reports that the Japanese government would force banks to get rid of bad loans that have hampered economic growth. Japan's benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 209.52 points, or 2.3 percent, to 9530.44. The Nikkei's rise was led by major bank shares Daiwa Bank, Mitsubishi-Tokyo Financial Group and Mizuho Holdings.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
HIV/AIDS cases increase sharply in northeast W. Java
HIV/AIDS cases increase sharply in northeast W. Java Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The number of people with HIV/AIDS has increased sharply in the northeast coastal areas of West Java in the past two years because of increased drug use and prostitution in the area.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Walisongo festival hits Yogyakarta
Walisongo festival hits Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta is hosting the second Walisongo International Festival, which was officially opened by Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X and Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husin Al Munnawar at the Jogja Expo Center on Friday.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Datang Telecom displays latest series
Datang Telecom displays latest series of optical tranmission equipment Datang Telecom Technology Co. Ltd. (DTT), a large-scale high- tech enterprise from China, has sent an exhibition team to the Techno Pre-Eminence -- Connectivity Indonesia 2002 with a mission of grabbing a share of Indonesia's telecommunications market.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Muara Baru fire victims search for answer
Muara Baru fire victims search for answer Leo Wahyudi S, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than a week after fire destroyed about 900 shanties in Muara Baru, Penjaringan subdistrict, North Jakarta, most affected residents are still living in tents near their razed homes because they have no where else to go. In public kitchens, women busily themselves cooking lunch for their families, while some of the men shift through the ashes of their houses, looking for anything that can be saved.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's anti-migrant stance is illogical and inappropriate
Jakarta's anti-migrant stance is illogical and inappropriate Tigor Azas Nainggolan, Chairman, Jakarta Residence Forum (Fakta), Jakarta The Jakarta provincial administration and the City Council are preparing a draft regional regulation on population and civil registration to control the influx of people from other regions, which reaches no less than 250,000 people annually, in view of the increasing population density in Jakarta.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Passengers love, loath commuter trains
Passengers love, loath commuter trains Poor management and a lack of trains provided by the state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) in Greater Jakarta has failed to meet public demand. Only some 226 passenger cars -- in comparison to the expected 260 trains -- are operating daily to serve a total of 450,000 commuters. Some commuters complained about the situation with The Jakarta Post. Hendi is a small-scale garment businessman in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Two Cameroonians nabbed for fraud
Two Cameroonians nabbed for fraud JAKARTA: Police arrested two Cameroonians on Thursday afternoon for allegedly defrauding an Indonesian, causing the victim to suffer US$5,000 or about Rp 45 million in losses. Nzenda Aime, 34, and Pola Serge, 33, were arrested by Pasar Minggu police officers after Dei Edi Rachmadi, a resident of Jl. Aji Baung, South Jakarta, reported them to the police.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
House urged to punish lazy, defiant legislators
House urged to punish lazy, defiant legislators Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The attendance record of legislators in the past four sitting periods from August 2001 through July 2002 has shown no improvement, and this has prompted journalists covering the House of Representatives (DPR) to call for the establishment of a disciplinary committee to address the problem.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Temporary teachers to be promoted
Temporary teachers to be promoted PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Central Java administration announced on Thursday it would promote some 1,500 part-time teachers in the province to become state employees next year. Currently, there are 15,000 temporary teachers in the province, who are paid Rp 100,000 (US$11) per month on average, including those who have worked for more than 10 years.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disposing of bleeding ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia
Disposing of bleeding ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia Todd Callahan Senior Technical Advisor PT Jasa Cita Across the street from the Bank Indonesia building, "Privatization equals poverty" used to be scrawled on a busy bus stop wall for all passersby to see. The point of the message was clear: State ownership in Indonesia should be maintained ostensibly because it contributes to the public good. That, at least, is what the guardians of the status quo would have the public believe.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Aceh to implement caning punishment
Aceh to implement caning punishment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In line with sharia law, the Aceh legislative council is proposing that caning be one of the punishments for people who tempt Muslims to desert religious teachings. A special team set up by the council is drafting the bylaw in response to Law No. 44/1999 on Aceh's special status and Law No. 18/2002 on special autonomy for Aceh.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
'Sandeq', the Mandar's speedy sail boat
'Sandeq', the Mandar's speedy sail boat Yusrianti, Contributor, Makassar Like white swans running after one another on the sea, dozens of sandeq, the traditional boats of the Mandar tribe, speed in a row towards the South Sulawesi beach. From afar, the slim shapes and white sails look like beautiful wings. The beauty of the boat's shape and the natural navigation of the Mandar traditional seamen have drawn the attention of the world.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hassan, Ivanov discuss trade, Mega's planned visit to Russia
Hassan, Ivanov discuss trade, Mega's planned visit to Russia Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press, Moscow Visiting Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda and his Russian counterpart conferred on Friday on international issues and discussed ways to bolster bilateral trade. "We are interested in the development of active political dialog between Russia and Indonesia," Russian Foreign Minister Igor Ivanov said, welcoming Hassan to the Foreign Ministry's elegant mansion.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Protesters demand annulment of election
Protesters demand annulment of election Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of activists and city councillors marched to the Ministry of Home Affairs on Friday, demanding the annulment of the recent election of Sutiyoso and Fauzi Bowo as the new governor and deputy governor of Jakarta, due to allegations of money politics.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Money politics: Seeking help of the lords of the purse
Money politics: Seeking help of the lords of the purse B. Herry-Priyono, Researcher, Alumnus, London School of Economics On Friday Sept. 13, when Mahfudz Djailani admitted that he had paid Rp 200 million to 40 councillors as down payment of a total of Rp 2 billion if they elected him to the post of Jakarta Governor, people must have been angered and burst into laughter simultaneously. Angered, as politics had become so low.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Indonesians jailed over 'Tampa' affair
Indonesians jailed over 'Tampa' affair Agence France-Presse, Perth, Australia An Australian court sentenced two Indonesians Friday to jail terms ranging from four to seven years for their role in an ill- fated attempt to smuggle more than 400 asylum seekers into Australia last year. Bastian Disun, 33, and Norbames Nurdin, 32, faced up to 20 years in prison over the so-called Tampa affair, which turned the world spotlight on Australia's hardline policy on boat people.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Living in the village: Escaping from the trap of routine activities
Living in the village: Escaping from the trap of routine activities For many foreign tourists, their Indonesian trip would not be complete with out a trip to villages where they can see and enjoy not only the beauty of the nature but also the real warmness and friendliness of local people. The situation in such villages is beyond the imagination of those who are accustomed to living in modern cities.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
IPB selects 41 rector candidates
IPB selects 41 rector candidates BOGOR: The Rector Election Committee of the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has shortlisted 41 people from 176 registered candidates for the rector election. The Election Committee Chairman Ismudi Muchsin said that the candidates consist of lecturers from the institute and prominent figures from outside the institute. He said that the next selection will get underway in the first week of October.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
On Hotel Santika
On Hotel Santika Thank you for printing my article in the Sunday edition of The Jakarta Post on Sept. 22, 2002 regarding Hotel Santika Yogyakarta's ISO certification. Unfortunately, an important point got lost in the editing process. The ISO numbering system is a bit confusing, but actually Santika Yogyakarta earned ISO 9002 first, attaining certification in 1999. Earlier this year they completed the requirements to upgrade that certification to ISO 9001.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Economic considerations outweigh safety on trains
Economic considerations outweigh safety on trains Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An unidentified body was laid down on the floor of Serpong railway station recently. The body, only covered by newspapers, was there for hours. It was then taken to a hospital in Tangerang after nobody claimed it. The body is only one of dozens of people who are regularly killed after being electrocuted while sitting on atop trains in the city.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Bank Permata key indicators
Bank Permata key indicators Customer base 1.2 million to 1.3 million Employees 7,000 (950 planned for layoff) Total Assets: Rp 32 trillion Total third party liabilities Rp 28 trillion Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) 12 percent Non Performing Loan (NPL) 6 percent
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hospital refuses patient
Hospital refuses patient From Kompas It was harrowing to read about Abigail, a woman who delivered a baby in the corridors of the Malalayang General Hospital. In the present era of reform, there are still some people who refuse to help their fellow humans. More and more people have become selfish. Doctors in charge of the emergency room in any hospital must prioritize the safety of the patients, especially those needing surgery.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Can organic agriculture solve the crisis of modern agriculture?
Can organic agriculture solve the crisis of modern agriculture? Can organic agriculture help farmers? C. Any Sulistyowati Institute of Development Studies and Technological Assistance Bandung email..... 2. Hungary -- A glimpse at a successful visit to Hungary 1 X 38 A glimpse at Megawati's visit to Hungary Gyvrgy Busztina Ambassador of Hungary Jakarta 3. Guar30 -- The UK is sleepwalking into war 1 X 45 The UK is sleepwalking into war against Saddam Seumas Milne Guardian News Service London
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Akbar, guilty but determined
Akbar, guilty but determined From Gatra Owing to his undue love of his position and party, House of Representatives (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who has been convicted of graft, firmly maintains the attitude that he is innocent. He feels he reserves the right to function as House speaker. Several of his Golkar Party supporters support his leadership. In their view, whatever happens, Akbar must be protected, defended, considered clean and worthy of the post of DPR speaker.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
CNOOC to take 12.5% stake in RI LNG project
CNOOC to take 12.5% stake in RI LNG project Major Chinese oil firm CNOOC Ltd. said Friday it is to acquire a 12.5 percent stake in Indonesia's Tangguh liquefied natural gas project for about US$275 million. The company said the acquisition was part of an $8.5 billion deal signed Thursday with a consortium led by Britain's BP Plc. and Indonesia's Pertamina to supply LNG to China's Fujian province.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Corruption and twin functions
Corruption and twin functions President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited Banda Aceh to inaugurate the maiden flight of Seulawah NAD Air and open the fourth Aceh Custom Congress. There was a conference of the local chapter of her party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle, but she did not attend it. Regardless of the quality of the visit, she was visiting Aceh in her capacity as president.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines apologizes We refer to Panaia's letter Singapore Airlines (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 23). We have carried out an investigation into the loss of his sunglasses while traveling to New Jersey. We sincerely apologize that our ground handling agent at the Soekarno-Hatta Airport had failed to follow up with Panaia after he reported the loss. We take this matter seriously and have taken the issue up with the manager in charge in the ground handling agent.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans face serious water crisis
Jakartans face serious water crisis Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Suparman, 45, a resident of Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, wonders why the water pump at his house has not been able to produce enough water for his five-member family for the past month. From 10 a.m. until late in afternoon, the pump, which can draw water from a depth of nine meters, does not work.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Telekom Malaysia to bid for stake in Indosat
Telekom Malaysia to bid for stake in Indosat KUALA LUMPUR: Telekom Malaysia said Friday it will submit a bid for a 42 percent stake in PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. (Indosat) before next month's deadline. "The bid closes in mid October and we are preparing the documents for the bid. We will be appointing an adviser for the bid," Telekom chief executive Mohamad Khir Abdul Rahman told reporters.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Mega asked to issue antiterrorism decree2
* Headlines: Mega asked to issue antiterrorism decree2 * National:House urged to punish lazy legislators 4 * Archipelago: Analysts regret Tanggamus issue 5 * Opinion: Democracy without education: quo vadis?7 * City:Drought strikes suffering farmers8 * Sports:Safin crashes out of Hong Kong Open 10 * World: U.S. steps up campaign on Iraq11 * Business:Kwik opposes divestment of Bank Niaga 16 * Features: Cornelia Agatha in love with Javanese art20
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso's reelection
Sutiyoso's reelection Jakarta governor Sutiyoso apparently believes in the curative power of spanduk, those colorful, slogan-filled banners that adorn Jakarta's bridges and roadsides. Ever since he defied the wall of public opposition and won a second term as governor in a sham election, they've been erected around the city to tell us that we, the people of Jakarta are in fact delighted at his success.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Democracy without education: Quo vadis?
Democracy without education: Quo vadis? Nirwan Idrus, Executive Director, Indonesian Institute for Management Development (IPMI), Jakarta How do we move forward to sort these problems out rather than becoming embroiled in more rhetoric and useless arguments? Here is a potential proposal, accepting that education for the people is fundamental to democracy and democratization. First, what is the problem with education in Indonesia? Well, the problems are complex and chronic.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Rubber down amid doubt over ITRCo
Rubber down amid doubt over ITRCo Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber has been declining during the past two weeks as the market doubts the rubber consortium formed by three major producers will work, an expert says. "Today, the price of natural rubber on the international market is only 86 U.S. cents per kilogram, compared to around 92 cents two weeks ago," chairman of the Rubber Association of Indonesia (Gapkindo) Asril Sutan Amir said.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Robbers steal Rp 250m in cash
Robbers steal Rp 250m in cash KUTA, Bali: A daylight robbery took place only about 100 meters away from a police station in Bali's prime tourist area of Kuta on Thursday, causing Rp 250 million (US$27,000) in losses to a money changer firm. An employee of the company, 28-year-old Dewa Made Astawa, suffered gunshot wounds to his right thigh for resisting the robbery attempt. "We found two shells and two projectiles, apparently from a handgun, at the site of incident.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
International expo, conference on information
International expo, conference on information and communication technology opens today Rikza Abdullah Contributor Jakarta Today's opening in Jakarta of a tandem event for an international exhibition and conference on information and communication technology (ICT), called the Techno Pre-Eminence (TPE) -- Connectivity Indonesia 2002, is very timely as the ICT market in Asia and the Pacific is on its sign of recovery in the second half of this year.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Disposing of bleeding ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia
Disposing of bleeding ulcers: Privatization in Indonesia Todd Callahan Senior Technical Advisor PT Jasa Cita Across the street from the Bank Indonesia building, "Privatization equals poverty" used to be scrawled on a busy bus stop wall for all passersby to see. The message was clear: State ownership in Indonesia should be maintained ostensibly because it contributes to the public good. That, at least, is what the guardians of the status quo would have the public believe.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Student badminton tournaments launched
Student badminton tournaments launched Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acknowledging the tight international competition and the availability of Indonesian world class shuttlers, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education will launch a regular competition for elementary, junior and senior high school students starting in January.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans cutting VAT, corporate taxes
Govt plans cutting VAT, corporate taxes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to make sweeping changes to the tax system by cutting down the value added tax (VAT) and corporate tax to help improve the country's competitiveness, Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday. "In the medium term, the corporate tax and VAT will be cut to improve our competitiveness with other countries.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Young glassmaker creates oversized portrait of sultan
Young glassmaker creates oversized portrait of sultan Ridlo Aryanto, Contributor, Jakarta An imposing glass ornament showing the crowning of Yogyakarta King Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X in 1989 greets everyone visiting the Jogja Expo Center, the city's grandest convention building. Those who think that the exotic, detailed and elegant creation is the work of a famous and reputable glass craftsman will be surprised to find out that it was created by a young, 26-year-old craftsman, Dedy Sindutomo.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
New judge tour of duty sought
New judge tour of duty sought SURABAYA: Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Friday a new system for reshuffling and promoting judges was being drafted to ensure fair treatment and to allow no room for judges to file a review each time they were moved to other regions. Speaking before judges taking part in a national meeting here, Bagir said his office was establishing the "team of eleven", who would be authorized to decide whether a judge deserves a promotion or rotation to another town.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt to announce color-coded rankings in pollution program
Govt to announce color-coded rankings in pollution program Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects to complete the evaluation and ranking program of companies (PROPER) next month, and is aimed at monitoring whether or not their activities endanger the environment. Hermien Roosita, deputy assistant for manufacturing, infrastructure and service at the State Ministry of the Environment, said her office would publicly announce the PROPER results by the end of next month.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Drought strikes suffering farmers as crisis continues
Drought strikes suffering farmers as crisis continues Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Life is hard for thousands of farmers in the northern coastal areas of Tangerang regency. After being hit by huge floods early this year, now they are being attacked by drought which is destroying their rice fields. Since the dry season started in June, it hardly rains.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Kwik opposes divestment of Bank Niaga
Kwik opposes divestment of Bank Niaga The Jakarta Post, Semarang State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie has reiterated his opposition to the government's plan to sell Bank Niaga, arguing that the divestment would be a huge loss to the people. "I think it would be better not to sell Bank Niaga. I had earlier taken a similar position on the divestment of BCA. I am also against this new divestment," Kwik told reporters here on Friday.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Correction
Correction The headings for the table on the State of Emergency Law and State Security Law that appeared on this page on Friday were incorrectly labeled "State Emergency Law No. 23/1999" and "State Security Law". They should have read "State Emergency Law No. 23/1959" and "1999 State Security Law". The word "army" in the 1999 Military Emergency ruling should have read "the military". We apologize for the errors. -- Editor
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Alumni call on YLBHI to renew mission
Alumni call on YLBHI to renew mission Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some former leading lights from the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute Foundation (YLBHI) have deemed that the organization will be unable to safeguard its future unless it finds a new role for itself in the current era of reform.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Filmfest celebrates guerrilla filmmaking
Filmfest celebrates guerrilla filmmaking Joko E.H. Anwar, Contributor, Jakarta Before today's "independent" film craze hit almost every corner of the capital, a bunch of young film buffs started it all with a small festival. Named the Indonesia Independent Film and Video Festival, or FFVII, the event was organized three years ago by film devotees who later on started to group in a non-profit organization called the Independent Film Committee (Konfiden).
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Sayid -- Effective leadership needed in reform movement
1. Sayid -- Effective leadership needed in reform movement 2 X 22 Effective leadership needed in reform movement Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo Former Governor National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas) Jakarta 2. Tigor -- Jakarta to colonize fellow citizens 2 X 30 Jakarta's anti-migrant stance is illogical and inappropriate Tigor Azas Nainggolan Chairman Jakarta Residence Forum (Fakta) Jakarta
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Concession areas exceed the country's total area
Concession areas exceed the country's total area Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inconsistent and overlapping legislation on forest exploitation has resulted in the total area of forest and mining concessions, of around 200 million hectares, exceeding Indonesia's total land area of 191 million hectares, according to a non-governmental organization (NGO).
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
House marked by graft and low productivity
House marked by graft and low productivity Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Saddled with bribery scandals, the House of Representatives (DPR) closed its six-week sitting period on Friday with an apparent poor performance in legislative activities by having finished deliberations of only seven bills from the targeted 29 draft laws.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Effective leadership needed in reform movement
Effective leadership needed in reform movement Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta Although some people say that our reform movement is on the right track, many others are of a different opinion. There are even people who consider the movement to have failed or to have been defeated by the "anti-reform" people. At least we must agree that the movement is stagnating. Can we recover from this situation?
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
German police to help terror probe
German police to help terror probe JAKARTA: A German police officer has arrived in Jakarta to help Indonesian investigators question an Arab man held for possible ties to al-Qaeda, a police spokesman said Friday. The German officer arrived in Jakarta Wednesday on a mission to "help our investigation" into the case of Seyam Reda, who carries a German passport, national police spokesman Insp. Gen. Saleh Saaf told AFP. Saleh would not reveal the rank and identity of the visiting officer.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Train service in limbo
Train service in limbo What is the best mode of transportation for a teeming metropolitan city the size of Greater Jakarta, with its 10 million population? With traffic gridlock becoming the norm these days, more public buses are not the answer. More buses will only clog the available roads, and add to the congestion. A commuter train service, whether underground or at the surface, could be the solution that Jakarta is searching for.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Monitoring team called to ensure cease-fire in Aceh
Monitoring team called to ensure cease-fire in Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh An independent committee is necessary to prevent the forthcoming agreement for the cessation of hostilities between Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) from turning into a failure.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Orations on city buses
Orations on city buses From Kompas Every day I commute by bus from Pulo Gadung to Blok M. When the bus passes Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan, I am always gripped with a strong feeling of fear and worry because when it gets dark, a group of three to five youngsters, claiming to be street children will get onto the bus and make speeches in a terrifying manner. One of them will say that rather than being a criminal, they prefer to be street singers.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 28, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 28, 2002 Exhibitions * Fine Arts by Six Fine Artists of Klaten, Central Java (G.M. Sudarta, Hardjija, Jaka SP, Ibnu Wibowo, Subroto SM, Suyardi Dipo), Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (Tel. 0274- 560404), Oct. 2 - 9. * Installation by Anusapati, Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I. Panjaitan 41 (Tel. 0274-371015), Oct. 6-31. * Graphic Arts Warna-Warni by Meilina Mira Sari, Joice Widiastuti, and Dewi Indah Setyowati, Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/HUNGARY
JP/7/HUNGARY A glimpse at a successful visit to Hungary Gyvrgy Busztina Ambassador of Hungary Jakarta In the course of her whirlwind tour following the Johannesburg Summit, President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived to the Hungarian capital on Sept. 8. Her visit, at the invitation of President Ferenc Madl, finally materialized after it was postponed several times due to unforeseen events like sudden developments on the domestic scene or natural calamities befalling Indonesia.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Radicalism no threat to Indonesia: Crouch
Radicalism no threat to Indonesia: Crouch The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious radicalism has no place in the world's most populous Muslim country due to the fact that the sociocultural diversity of the people here would discourage such extremist movements, analysts said on Friday.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Political analysts regret Tanggamus issue
Political analysts regret Tanggamus issue Oyos Saroso H.N. The Jakarta Post Bandarlampung A number of village heads from Tanggamus regency, Lampung have resigned following the regency legislative council's acceptance of Tanggamus Regent Achmadsyah Putra's accountability speech for his 1997 to 2002 term of office.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Police officer found dead in hotel
Police officer found dead in hotel JAKARTA: A West Java senior police officer was found dead on Thursday in Hotel Melawai II in South Jakarta, where he had stayed with an unidentified young woman. Sr. Comr. Harta Wijaya, who was the planning assistant to the West Java police chief, was found dead in room No. 500 at the hotel. The death was reported by the unidentified woman to the receptionist at the hotel. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
2 foreigners arrested for possible links with terrorists
2 foreigners arrested for possible links with terrorists Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Two Bangladeshi men with suspected links to international terrorist networks were arrested in Medan, North Sumatra on Thursday night, a police official said on Friday. The two foreigners, identified as Huseiri alias Iqbal, 27, and M. Tana Chouduri, 30, were nabbed from a hotel on Jl. Sisingamangaraja in Medan, according to North Sumatra Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Amrin Karim.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
1. Demo - 4x10
1. Demo - 4x10 Protesters demand annulment of election 2. Drought - 2x 23 Drought strikes suffering farmers as crises continue 3. Fire - 2x32 Muara Baru fire victims search for answers after tragedy 4. Speak - 1x40 Passengers love, loath commuter trains
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
A leader to unite
A leader to unite the nation needed From Rakyat Merdeka A responsible political party leader is one who highly values his constituents and cadres and one who regrets losing any of them as he regards them like his own eyes that he always protects and cherishes. However, Megawati Soekarnoputri -- the leader of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is not at all like the leader described above.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Independent festival celebrates guerrilla filmmaking
Independent festival celebrates guerrilla filmmaking Joko E.H. Anwar Contributor Jakarta Before today's "independent" film craze hit almost every corner of the capital, a bunch of young film buffs started it all with a small festival. Named the Indonesia Independent Film and Video Festival, or FFVII, the event was organized three years ago by film devotees who later on started to group in a non-profit organization called the Independent Film Committee (Konfiden).
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
IAI to punish bad accountants
IAI to punish bad accountants A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly elected chairman of the Indonesian Accounting Association (IAI) Ahmadi Hadibroto says it will act against crooked accountants in a bid to help improve public confidence in the profession. Ahmadi was elected during the three-day IAI congress, which concluded here on Friday. He replaces Zainal Soedjais. He said it would not be hesitant to freeze the licenses of bad accountants.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
No fanfare as East Timor joins UN
No fanfare as East Timor joins UN Agencies, Dili/United Nations East Timor becomes the 191st member of the United Nations on Friday, an historic day for the world's newest nation after a bloody transition from Indonesian rule, but East Timorese complain it will pass virtually unnoticed in their own land.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five banks sign merger deal to form Bank Permata
Five banks sign merger deal to form Bank Permata The Jakarta Post Jakarta Bank Bali, Bank Universal, Bank Arthamedia, Bank Prima Express and Bank Patriot on Friday signed a merger agreement to become the country's 10th largest bank in terms of assets under the new name Bank Permata (Jewel). The signing followed Bank Bali and Bank Universal's general shareholders meetings on Friday that approved the merger. The other three banks' shareholders agreed to it last week.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The rights of citizens
The rights of citizens From Media Indonesia A few day ago I saw our President, Ibu Megawati, on TV and heard her saying seriously that there were Indonesian people, who, despite the fact they lived and earned their livings here, always talked ill about their own country abroad. She then suggested that these people, who are not proud of their country, find themselves another country to move to.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
House to talk to local govts concerning new mining policy
House to talk to local govts concerning new mining policy Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives will seek input from provincial and regency administrations before deciding on the government's proposal to allow some 22 mining companies to resume operations in protected forests. Legislator Andas P.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Five banks sign deal to form Bank Permata
Five banks sign deal to form Bank Permata he Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Bali, Bank Universal, Bank Arthamedia, Bank Prima Express and Bank Patriot on Friday signed a merger agreement to become the country's 10th largest bank in terms of assets under the new name Bank Permata (Jewel Bank). The signing followed Bank Bali and Bank Universal's general shareholders meetings on Friday that approved the merger. The other three banks' shareholders agreed to it last week.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
The House's performance in legislation
The House's performance in legislation --------------------------------------------------------------- No. Session Targets Approved Bills --------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Jan - March 24 - Ten bills on the creation of 22 regencies - Outer space treaty - Money laundering - Tax court --------------------------------------------------------------- 2.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Lia in love with Javanese art
Lia in love with Javanese art Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Until recently, Cornelia "Lia" Agatha was not interested in Javanese art although everybody knows she has mixed blood of Javanese, Manadonese and Dutch. She could not appreciate the elaborate, graceful Javanese dances and soulful songs. In short, the 29-year-old frowned on everything reeking of Javanese.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Govt, House drop 1997 labor law
Govt, House drop 1997 labor law Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) and the government agreed on Friday to drop Law No. 25/1997 on manpower, and promised to speed up the prolonged deliberation of the disputed new bills on labor protection and dispute settlements. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea confirmed that revoking the law would automatically keep the prevailing laws and regulations effective. They include laws No.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Ivanna quits posts at PBSI
Ivanna quits posts at PBSI JAKARTA: In an attempt to concentrate on the monitoring and training of female shuttlers, chief coach of Indonesia's female singles shuttlers, Ivanna Lie has announced her resignation from structural posts at the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI), an official said.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
HIV/AIDS cases increase sharply in northeast W. Java
HIV/AIDS cases increase sharply in northeast W. Java Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java The number of people with HIV/AIDS has increased sharply in the northeast coastal areas of West Java in the past two years because of increased drug use and prostitution in the area.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Tennis players feel comfortable with Busan's weather
Tennis players feel comfortable with Busan's weather Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Busan, South Korea Unlike other Indonesian athletes who have complained about the chilly weather here, tennis players at the Busan 2002 Asian Games find the weather in this southern port city ideal. "Weather like this enables the players to play without tiring easily. "The temperature also prevents fast dehydration unlike when playing in hot places like Bali," coach Suharyadi said on Friday morning.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Storm kills three in Pinrang
Storm kills three in Pinrang MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A storm swept through three districts of Pinrang regency, South Sulawesi, on Thursday evening, leaving three people dead and 249 houses, one mosque and a school building damaged. Pinrang deputy regent Kadir Pais said on Friday that financial losses resulting from the disaster were estimated at Rp 1.5 billion (US$165,000). He added that the regency administration had disbursed Rp 1.5 million in cash and food assistance to the victims.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investors' flight
Foreign investors' flight From Media Indonesia Labor movements constitute the main reason why foreign investors are leaving Indonesia, according to a Media Indonesia editorial, Aug. 28, 2002. Is this view correct? First, a survey of productivity has indicated that when Indonesian workers' productivity increases, their wages stay low, but when wages rise slightly, higher productivity is demanded of them.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
2. IMF -- Economics: IMF believes recession can be avoided
2. IMF -- Economics: IMF believes recession can be avoided 1 x 35 IMF believes recession can be avoided 1,065 words (IMF) Larry Elliott in Washington = 1. Nirwan2 -- Democracy without education -- quo vadis? 2 X 22 Democracy without education -- quo vadis? Nirwan Idrus Executive Director Indonesian Institute for Management Development (IPMI) Jakarta
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
KL arrests key figure in militant group
KL arrests key figure in militant group Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian police on Friday arrested a senior figure in an alleged Islamic militant network in Southeast Asia accused of having al- Qaeda ties and plotting to bomb the U.S. Embassy and other targets in Singapore, the national police chief said. "I wish to announce the capture of one of our prime suspects related to the Malaysian militant group," Norian Mai told a news conference.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim urges Mega to issue decree on antiterrorism
Hasyim urges Mega to issue decree on antiterrorism Tiarma Siboro and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi has called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri to issue a decree ordering the arrest of terrorists here should intelligence reports alleging that Indonesia is a hotbed for international terrorists ring true.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Student badminton tournaments launched
Student badminton tournaments launched Imanuddin The Jakarta Post Jakarta Recognizing the tight international competition and the availability of Indonesian world class shuttlers, the Badminton Association of Indonesia (PBSI) in cooperation with the Ministry of National Education will launch a regular competition for elementary, junior and senior high school students starting in January.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Improving faith in
Improving faith in public schools From Koran Tempo I would like to respond to the decree of East Jakarta mayor No. 62/2002 on the program to promote faith in and devoutness to God and the fostering of Akhlaqul Karimah (good conduct) in public schools, particularly with respect to the compulsory wearing of Muslim dress by girl students on Friday and on Islamic holidays. I support this decision because religion plays a very significant role in the shaping a person's personality.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Analysts regret Tanggamus issue
Analysts regret Tanggamus issue Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Political analysts regretted on Friday the mass resignation by dozens of village heads from Tanggamus regency, Lampung, in protest against the regency's legislative council's acceptance of the regent's accountability report. Armen Yasir, a constitutional law expert from Lampung University in Bandar Lampung, said the move set a bad precedent for regional autonomy in the province.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Can Korpri become
Can Korpri become a political party? From Media Indonesia Meetings involving regional governing boards and the central board of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) a few days ago touched upon the necessity for this organization to set up a political party. There are several reasons why Korpri needs to set up a political party five to 10 years from now.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
Craftsman gives bird cages aesthetic touch
Craftsman gives bird cages aesthetic touch Ridlo Aryanto, Contributor, Yogyakarta A bird cage is more than just a place to house exotic singing birds. In the skilled hands of bird cagemaker M. Bashori, it becomes a beautiful creation. In creating his work, the 38-year-old bird cagemaker does not simply make a cage, but he gives it a touch of Javanese culture, which won him first prize in the bird cage category at the Songbird Contest last month.
Sat, 28 Sep 2002, 00:00 WIB
PL
PL .RM Stock prices at The Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept.27,2002 -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 270 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 725 0 0 Adindo Foresta 45 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 5 725,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 250 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 800 0 140,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 330 0 0 Andhi...
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LIPI to refocus on natural sciences as it gets new chief
LIPI to refocus on natural sciences as it gets new chief Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government installed Umar Anggara Jenie, a natural science researcher, as the new chief of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) to replace historian Taufik Abdullah, signaling a return to its founding ideals as an institution with more concern for exact sciences.