Archive: 23 January 2003
96 articles found
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati told to address the nation
Megawati told to address the nation Moch. N. Kurniawan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais called on President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday to address the nation, instead of her supporters in the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), on the problems facing the country.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
New province to
New province to solve Papua issue From Media Indonesia People in the region of Irian Jaya, now called Papua, are still lagging behind in their standard of living, while the political movement to secede from the Republic of Indonesia is escalating. Despite the region's rich gold and copper deposits, Papuans remain poor and underdeveloped, possibly due to the vastness of the province, which makes development efforts ineffective and centered only in certain areas.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Young artists bring Balinese culture to Japan
Young artists bring Balinese culture to Japan Ayuningati, Contributor, Tokyo, Japan That day, more than 100 Japanese children flocked to the beautiful Children's Palace, Kodomo no Shiro, in the chilly Oayo district of Tokyo. They all came to watch a painting exhibition and cultural performance by young Balinese artists. Some of the children, aged between eight and 10 years old, came to the palace escorted by their parents while others came along with their friends.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meeting
Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meeting Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After being forced out of Puncak and back to City Hall, councillors seem to have lost their enthusiasm for meetings with city officials to discuss the 2003 draft budget. "Yes, some of my friends and some officials did not seem really serious (about the meeting)," councillor Audi I.Z. Tambunan of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from Iraq
RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from Iraq Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has begun evacuating its non-essential embassy staff and their families from Baghdad, in the face of a possible U.S. attack on Iraq. The evacuation began this week, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising
Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold. The multimedia giant has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with local firm Indomedia Dinamika, which will give local companies previously unparalled access to Internet advertising.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Congested Depok
Congested Depok bus terminal From Warta Kota The bus and minivan terminal at Depok is congested, with many public transport vehicles and private cars jamming its exit gate. Meanwhile, departing buses and minivans frequently stop to wait for passengers at the gate. In my view, the terminal exit must not be left under the drivers' control.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
My birthday wish for the nation if I were President Megawati
My birthday wish for the nation if I were President Megawati Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com If most people expect presents on their birthday, I, the Indonesian President, would change this custom and use the occasion to confer the most memorable gift from the president to all Indonesians. I would try to answer their demands for a better life.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local forwarders want new government regulation
Local forwarders want new government regulation Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian forwarding companies are urging the government to issue a new regulation aimed at improving forwarding services in the country. "A new regulation is badly needed as some local forwarding companies are unreliable and do not meet international standards," Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA) chairman Chris Kanter told the media on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rich provinces told to help poor ones
Rich provinces told to help poor ones Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To ensure equal development in the country following the implementation of regional autonomy, President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on resource-rich provinces to help the rest. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Sumatra governors meeting in Jambi on Wednesday, Megawati asked the provinces to help each other to guarantee a fair distribution of wealth.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. -- (No original head)
1. -- (No original head) 1 X 38 Part 1 of 2 Toward better economic growth and justice Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti Coordinating Minister for the Economy Jakarta 2. Asia -- East Asia: is it innovation or productivity? 2 X 21 E. Asia: Is it just innovation or productivity? E. Asia: Just innovation or productivity too? Pana Janviroj The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok 3.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
World's natural rubber price may increase to US$1.20
World's natural rubber price may increase to US$1.20 Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The price of natural rubber on the global market could increase to US$1.20 per kilogram by the middle of this year from $0.90 at present, as world demand grows and supply declines. Rubber Association of Indonesia (Gapkindo) chairman Asril Sutan Amir said on Tuesday the increased demand would come mostly from China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/Yahoo Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising The Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold. The multimedia giant has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with local firm Indomedia Dinamika, which will give local companies previously unparalled access to Internet advertising.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to sign new decree on money laundering
Government to sign new decree on money laundering A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono is expected to sign an anti-money laundering decree on Jan. 31 requiring non-bank financial institutions to apply certain measures to help fight money laundering practices. "The decree will take effect immediately after it has been signed," director general of financial institutions Darmin Nasution told reporters on Wednesday on the sidelines of a meeting with industry players.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina replies
Pertamina replies With regard to your Jan. 14 article on the hike of fuel prices written by Parulian Sihotang and Alex Russell from the Department of Accountancy and Business Finance at the University of Dundee in the UK, we feel it necessary to convey the following points: We feel that the article has harmed our company's image because the writers referred to out-of-date data from the World Bank based on the 1988-1999 survey to explain about the hikes set by the government on Jan. 1, 2003.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reform or go bust
Reform or go bust International donors have reaffirmed strong support for Indonesia at this extremely difficult time by pledging US$2.7 billion in new soft loans and grants to help plug the state budget deficit, but again urged a faster pace of reform to lift the economy out of its five-year-old crisis.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Present coalition
Present coalition still going strong In the political scene, it is virtually impossible for the solid coalition of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan), the faction of the Functional Group (Golkar) behind Akbar Tandjung and the United Development Party (PPP) to lose the 2004 elections. The mafia have only moved from one political vehicle (Golkar) to a new one (PDI-Perjuangan).
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rainy season starts for real in Jakarta
Rainy season starts for real in Jakarta Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having endured hot days for the last two weeks due to clouds over the South China Sea blocking the air mass that was to have brought rain to Java, Jakartans have been experiencing rainy days since Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to sign new decree on money laundering
Government to sign new decree on money laundering A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono is expected to sign an anti-money laundering decree on Jan. 31 requiring non-bank financial institutions to apply certain measures to help fight money laundering practices. "The decree will take effect immediately after it has been signed," director general of financial institutions Darmin Nasution told reporters on Wednesday on the sidelines of a meeting with industry players.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma
Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abbas, a driver of a Mayasari Bakti air-conditioned bus on the route between Pulogadung and Kalideres bus terminals, along with his two conductors, were vigilant on Thursday making sure not to miss a single passenger.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/Yahoo Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising The Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold. The multimedia giant has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with local firm Indomedia Dinamika, which will give local companies previously unparalled access to Internet advertising.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers, commuters, victims of fuel price dilemma
Bus drivers, commuters, victims of fuel price dilemma Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak The Jakarta Post Jakarta Abbas, a driver of a Mayasari Bakti air-conditioned bus on the route between Pulogadung and Kalideres bus terminals, along with his two conductors, were vigilant on Thursday making sure not to miss a single passenger.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies
Farewell, Hilda: pioneer of modern art dies Carla Bianpoen Contributor Jakarta On Friday, January 17, at 9.20 p.m. Jakarta time, Hildawati Soemantri passed away at Darmais Hospital from cancer. Her brother was at her side along with other family members, as well as sculptor Lydia Poetri, who has tended to her throughout her illness.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women legislators lead charge against Akbar
Women legislators lead charge against Akbar Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of women legislators have taken the lead in the movement to force out House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung over his conviction in a Rp 40 billion corruption case.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Quiz on Melodies
Quiz on Melodies I am a fan of Metro TV as its programs are excellent, be it news, commentaries or entertainment. One of the programs I enjoy watching is Berpacu Dalam Melody (Quiz on Melodies), which is aired on Sunday evenings. Along with this program, there is a quiz for viewers at home, which I have sometimes taken part in for fun. On Sunday, Dec. 22, 2002, I watched the program and phoned in for the quiz. To my surprise I was one of the winners.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia says RI not behind incursions in E. Timor
Australia says RI not behind incursions in E. Timor Agencies, Sydney, Australia/Jakarta There is no evidence that Indonesia is launching incursions into its former colony of East Timor, Australian officials said on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said reports that Indonesia's Kopassus special forces were supporting border violations by pro-Jakarta militias were untrue.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Scholars warn of imminent upheaval if injustices persist
Scholars warn of imminent upheaval if injustices persist Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted scholars warned the government on Wednesday of social upheaval that could explode at any time as people were fed up to the teeth with rampant injustices. They said the recent increase in utility prices and the amnesties offered to notorious business tycoons were the most conspicuous examples of government policies that had hurt the public sense of justice. Th.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Retired officers told to prioritize national interests
Retired officers told to prioritize national interests Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told retired military officers on Wednesday to prioritize national interests over personal or group interests. He also urged retired servicemen to pursue their political ambitions through constitutional means and to take into account ethics and morality in advancing their political goals.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two Bali bombing suspects mislead police
Two Bali bombing suspects mislead police Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two key suspects in the Bali bombing gave investigators "false statements", police said on Wednesday after finding new evidence contradicting the suspects' statements. The new discoveries include a rented house in Denpasar where suspects allegedly built the bombs used in the attacks, and the route on which they carried the explosive materials from Surabaya, East Java, to Bali.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police to disperse demonstrators
Police to disperse demonstrators JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said on Wednesday that the police would forcibly disperse any protesters who fail to give three-days advance notice to the police of their intention to demonstrate. "I have received many protests from the public and members of the House of Representatives accusing me of not enforcing Law No.9/1998 on how people exercise their freedom of expression," Makbul told reporters.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders condemn attempts to legalize abortion
Religious leaders condemn attempts to legalize abortion M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of religious leaders publicly condemned abortion on Wednesday, saying it was against the teaching of all religions and against human values. In a joint statement, representatives from five religions denounced abortion in the country and all attempts to legalize the practice through an amendment to the 1992 Health Law.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/Yahoo Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising The Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold. The multimedia giant has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with local firm Indomedia Dinamika, which will give local companies previously unparalled access to Internet advertising.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JSC to help stop rampant extortion in Aceh
JSC to help stop rampant extortion in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Joint Security Committee (JSC), supervising a peace accord between rebels in Aceh and the government, said it would help stop the widespread extortion in the province. Elements of the Indonesian security forces and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists have been implicated in extortion rackets, including demanding money from truck drivers, the JSC said.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/spekaup
JP/8/spekaup The city councillors had planned to hold their 2003 budget meeting in Ciloto Indah Permai Hotel in Puncak, West Java, on Tuesday. But due to objections from the public, the councillors agreed to cancel the meeting and moved to City Hall. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents about the meeting and their expectations of the budget meeting. Husein, 46, has been working as a taxi driver for 20 years.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
`I don't have any faith in the councillors'
`I don't have any faith in the councillors' The city councillors had planned to hold their 2003 budget meeting in Ciloto Indah Permai Hotel in Puncak, West Java, on Tuesday. But due to objections from the public, the councillors agreed to cancel the meeting and moved to City Hall. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents about the meeting and their expectations of the budget meeting. Husein, 46, has been working as a taxi driver for 20 years.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
VP to open ICMI congress
VP to open ICMI congress PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Vice President Hamzah Haz is scheduled to open on Friday a national meeting and a conference on sharia economy to be held by the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) here. Hamzah was expected to attend the event along with several cabinet ministers, an organizing committee member told Antara on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women arrested with 1.5 tons of marijuana: Police arrested on
Women arrested with 1.5 tons of marijuana: Police arrested on Wednesday three women aged between 20 and 22 for attempting to transport 1.5 tons of marijuana from Aceh to Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. The three Acehnese women reportedly transported the marijuana in a truck, the driver of which escaped after police stopped the vehicle. They could face the death penalty if found guilty of trafficking. -- JP
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Scholars warn of upheaval 2
* Headlines: Scholars warn of upheaval 2 * National: Megawati told to address nation 4 * Archipelago: JSC to help stop extortion in Aceh5 * Opinion:Something for everyone, or almost everyone6 * City: Drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma 8 * Sports: Els hopes to bag 4th title in Singapore 9 * World: Bush dismisses calls for more time for Iraq 12 * Business: Customs to expedite import clearance 13 * Features: Oscar Motuloh 'speaks' through photos 20
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, by Nyoman Wirata, at Museum Pendet Ubud, until Jan. 31 * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361-979253), until Feb. 15. * Photos: The Lover of Zeus by Polina Sirosh, Pala Restaurant, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 121 X, Sanur, Bali, Jan. 23-31 * Painting: Metafor Tubuh by Putu Sutawijaya, Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Ubud, Bali, until Jan. 28.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway system
Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway system Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The busway project will use both footbridges and zebra crossings to provide access to bus stops for passengers, but many doubt their effectiveness and fear it is doomed to failure as many people are reluctant to use such facilities on other roads. Their reluctance is apparently based on issues of comfort and security, as well as the absence of sanctions for jaywalking.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Viable alternative for cost-effective solutions
Viable alternative for cost-effective solutions Ari A. Rachmat Contributor Jakarta You wish to have an office of your own, but you do not have sufficient funds? Well, not to worry. By renting a serviced office available in the city, your wish is easily realized.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rubber price may increase to US$1.20
Rubber price may increase to US$1.20 Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The price of natural rubber on the global market could increase to US$1.20 per kilogram by the middle of this year from $0.90 at present, as world demand grows and supply declines. Rubber Association of Indonesia (Gapkindo) chairman Asril Sutan Amir said on Tuesday the increased demand would come mostly from China, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
House hopes to prevent pilot strike
House hopes to prevent pilot strike Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators will meet with Garuda Indonesia pilots on Thursday in an attempt to persuade them to drop their plan to take labor action and to find the best possible solution to their pay dispute with the company's management. "We have scheduled an official meeting with the (Garuda) pilots and the management next week to sort things out.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batam lacks prosecutors
Batam lacks prosecutors BATAM, Riau: The State Prosecutor's Office in Batam, Riau, said on Wednesday that a lack of prosecutors was impeding the law enforcement process on Batam island, Riau province. He said that his office could tackle only 30 percent of the cases submitted to it in 2002. "I have made some proposals seeking additional prosecutors from the Attorney General's Office but so far none have been appointed," Zulkarnain said.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads
Joggers protest closure of Thamrin-Sudirman roads Damar Harsanto and Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Those who used to jog and exercise along Jakarta's main arteries of Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta are angry about Governor Sutiyoso's decision to close the roads to all Sunday sports activities. "The argument to close the roads is nonsense.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thamrin-Sudirman closure canceled
Thamrin-Sudirman closure canceled JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso has reversed his decision to close Jl. M.H. Thamrin and Jl. Jend. Sudirman in Central Jakarta for Sunday jogging and other sports activities amid mounting public criticism over the controversial policy. Though Sutiyoso himself announced the roads would be closed to recreational users, Sutiyoso ordered his subordinates to announce the policy u-turn.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Quake jolts Aceh and Medan
Quake jolts Aceh and Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A quake measuring 4.6 on the Richter Scale shook Aceh and a part of North Sumatra on Wednesday. The local office of the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) recorded that the tremor was felt in East and Southeast Aceh and the North Sumatra regencies of Karo and Deli Serdang.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Present coalition still going strong
Present coalition still going strong In the political scene, it is virtually impossible for the solid coalition of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-Perjuangan), the faction of the Functional Group (Golkar) behind Akbar Tandjung and the United Development Party (PPP) to lose the 2004 elections. The mafia have only moved from one political vehicle (Golkar) to a new one (PDI-Perjuangan).
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
No more talk of sharia: Amien
No more talk of sharia: Amien JAKARTA: People's Consultative Assembly Speaker Amien Rais said on Wednesday that the discussion about the implementation of sharia, or Islamic law, in the country was over. He said the issue was settled when all political parties agreed not to include sharia in the amended 1945 Constitution. Amien said the amended Constitution only stipulated that the state was based on one God.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Unilever)
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Unilever) UNILEVER AS OVERALL BEST-MANAGED COMPANY IN INDONESIA: Publicly listed Unilever Indonesia recently received the Overall Best- Managed Company in Indonesia 2002 award from Asiamoney magazine.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 23, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, by Nyoman Wirata, at Museum Pendet Ubud, until Jan. 31 * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361-979253), until Feb. 15. * Photos: The Lover of Zeus by Polina Sirosh, Pala Restaurant, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 121 X, Sanur, Bali, Jan. 23-31 * Painting: Metafor Tubuh by Putu Sutawijaya, Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Ubud, Bali, until Jan. 28.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega told me to be quite: Gus Dur
Mega told me to be quite: Gus Dur SURABAYA: The chief patron of the National Awakening Party (PKB), Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, said on Wednesday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri had asked him to stop issuing statements. According to Gus Dur, who Megawati succeeded as president, Megawati made the request while receiving members of PKB's executive board in Jakarta on Monday. Gus Dur, who was impeached for incompetence in July 2001, did not say if he would heed Megawati's request.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq
RI leaders warn U.S. not to attack Iraq or 'U.S. must not fight Iraq as it will cause chaos in RI' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Noted Muslim leaders, scholars and activists warned the United States on Saturday against attacking Iraq, saying that a war against Baghdad would only encourage radicalism and undermine efforts to promote democracy, particularly in Indonesia. In a meeting with U.S. under Secretary of State James A.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ford provides grants for Indonesia
Ford provides grants for Indonesia JAKARTA: The Ford Motor Company has awarded total grants of US$45,000 to an Indonesian citizen and four institutions to finance their nature conservation, and cultural and historical artifact research projects. The four institutions are Yayasan Indonesia Hijau, Yayasan Tumbuh Mandiri Indonesia, the University of Indonesia's Batu Jaya archeological team and Yayasan Terumbu Karang Indonesia, the company said in a press release.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda to open direct service to Shanghai
Garuda to open direct service to Shanghai SHANGHAI: Garuda Indonesia plans to open a direct service from Jakarta to Shanghai, China, in the near future, a spokesman said. The plan was made after it was noticed the numbers of passengers on a Garuda service between Jakarta and Guang Zhou opened last November were increasing, Garuda President Director Indra Setiawan said here Tuesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 4,000 on immigration blacklist
Over 4,000 on immigration blacklist JAKARTA: Immigration authorities blacklisted 4,472 Indonesians and foreigners in 2002. Some 214 people were barred from leaving the country and 4,258 were banned from entering. The authorities did not specify how many foreigners had been blacklisted. Indonesia deported 1,698 foreigners in 2002 -- 753 seeking refugee status, 494 for overstaying and 451 for visa violations or other immigration offenses.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Els aiming to make it three in a row in Singapore
Els aiming to make it three in a row in Singapore Reuters Singapore South African Ernie Els feels he is in the form to make it three titles in succession for the first time in his career when he tees off for the US$900,000 Singapore Masters on Thursday. Els won his previous two tournaments, the Hawaii Open and the Mercedes Championship, and after a practice round said he felt he was in just the right physical and mental shape to continue his best start to a year ever.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Morotai island to be developed as fishing port
Morotai island to be developed as fishing port The Jakarta Post, Ternate, North Maluku The Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries is exploring the possibility of developing Morotai island, North Maluku province, into the largest fishing port in eastern Indonesia, North Maluku Governor Thaib Armayin said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian banks still face hurdles after financial crisis: Fitch
Asian banks still face hurdles after financial crisis: Fitch Deborah Haynes, Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Banks are recovering from the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis but still face hurdles, with massive bad loans in China, reform delays in Taiwan and low quality assets hurting Philippine lenders, an official from credit rating agency Fitch said Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. TARIFF: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. TARIFF: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Bus drivers, commuters fall victim to rate dilemma 2. IMLEK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 X 34 Non-Chinese vendors capitalize on 'Imlek' 3. BMG: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Rainy season starts for real in Jakarta 4. BUSWAY: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Reluctance to use crossings seen as hitch in busway system 5. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 'I don't have any faith in the councillors'
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
The government has reduced its fuel price increases, however,
The government has reduced its fuel price increases, however, street demonstrations go on. Dissatisfaction with Megawati Soekarnoputri's administration has continued. It is obvious the demonstrations have another target -- toppling the government. Whether we like it or not, toppling the government has become a hobby of the people. But it is a very expensive hobby, which causes an addiction. Therefore, despite it being expensive, many people are interested in it.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Els hopes to bag 4th title in S'pore
Els hopes to bag 4th title in S'pore Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore Despite his triumphs at two season-opening back-to-back tournaments, Ernie Els of South Africa said it would not be easy for him to reap another victory at the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters at the Laguna National Golf and Country Club beginning Thursday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Coalition seeks to challenge Mega, Hamzah
Coalition seeks to challenge Mega, Hamzah Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite facing a serious charge of instigating nationwide antigovernment protests, politician Eros Djarot declared the establishment of the National Coalition on Wednesday with the aim of challenging the current regime, which he said had failed to be a government of the people.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Consumer's
Consumer's disappointment From Republika One of the two Denpoo air conditioners I bought from Carrefour in Lebak Bulus failed to operate. After contacting Denpoo's technicians, I was told that the machine's PCB was at fault and therefore had to be replaced. Up to the present, I cannot enjoy the air conditioner yet while Denpoo has not seriously responded to my complaints. I have got only promises from three phone conversations.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hassan to address Davos panel
Hassan to address Davos panel JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda will take part in a panel discussion on Islam at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Friday. Wirayuda and others will discuss political Islam and its discontents at the forum in Switzerland, foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jan. 22
Rupiah Rates Jan. 22 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Jan. 22 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,535.16 4,941.37 5,266.31 5,210.00 Brunei dollar 1 5,416.26 4,836.53 5,153.18 5,099.46 Canadian dollar 1 6,127.94 5,473.41 5,830.29 5,770.96 Swiss franc 1 6,891.79 6,155.43 6,557.04 6,490.06 Danish krone 1 1,355.20 1,209.97 1,289.37 1,275.75 Euro 1 10,075.20 8,999.49 9,585.82 9,488.73 Poundsterling 1 15,172.89 13,554.17 14,435.90 14,291.02 Hong Kong dollar 1...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Aceh3: 4 x 10 lines JSC to help stop rampant extortion in Aceh 2. Jabar: 22 x 2 lines West Java gears for first election under autonomy 3. Aceh4: 24 x 1 line Acehnese ask govt to reject aid 4. Gajah: 16 x 2 lines Herd of elephants run amok in Riau
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exhanges (in rupiah) on Jan. 22, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exhanges (in rupiah) on Jan. 22, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 600 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 50 -5 972,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 205 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 825 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 56,500 Alumindo Light 170 0 60,000 Andhi Chandra 450 0 0 Aneka Kimia...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toward better economic growth and justice
Toward better economic growth and justice Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti, Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Jakarta As we look back at 2002 we have a decidedly mixed impression of what it has meant for the recovery of Indonesia.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
New province to
New province to solve Papua issue From Media Indonesia People in the region of Irian Jaya, now called Papua, are still lagging behind in their standard of living, while the political movement to secede from the Republic of Indonesia is escalating. Despite the region's rich gold and copper deposits, Papuans remain poor and underdeveloped, possibly due to the vastness of the province, which makes development efforts ineffective and centered only in certain areas.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
CGI, government `failing' to fight illegal logging
CGI, government `failing' to fight illegal logging The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and its donors grouped in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) have not been doing enough to curb illegal logging as the practice continues unabated, according to forestry activists.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java gears for first election under autonomy
West Java gears for first election under autonomy Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java is preparing for its first gubernatorial election in the regional autonomy era, with candidates from civilian and military backgrounds vying for the province's top job. The winner of the election will replace Governor R. Nuriana, whose second term expires in June. The former chief of the Siliwangi Military Command, which oversees West Java, has been the province's governor since 1992.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
FOR SPOTLIGHT (ADS)
FOR SPOTLIGHT (ADS) A: JP/Mulkan Salmona AWARD WINNER: President Megawati Soekarnoputri congratulates President Director of PT Intibenua Perkasatama Bachtiar Karim (left) after he received a Primaniyarta award for the company's success in promoting non-oil exports.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
FURNITURECENTER MEGALMAL
FURNITURECENTER MEGALMAL One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision. This would be time consuming, inefficient and require lots of energy. What you are really looking for is a place where you can find a good selection of furniture or interior accessories under one roof.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors stand to get Rp 90m a month
Councillors stand to get Rp 90m a month The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the 2003 draft budget is approved by the Jakarta City Council, the 85 councillors will each receive a monthly income of about Rp 90 million (US$10,000). Anna Rudhiantina, the chairwoman of the council's budget committee, confirmed on Wednesday that the draft budget allocated Rp 91.6 billion for the payment of councillors, including Rp 42.3 billion for stipends and councillors' transportation allowances.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Herd of elephants run amok in Riau
Herd of elephants run amok in Riau Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau An environmental conflict reached crisis level in Riau as hundreds of villagers in Rambah Hilir district took refuge after a herd of wild elephants ran amok at the loss of their habitat. At least 30 elephants emerged from forested areas in the district and devastated about 1,000 hectares of oil palm plantations and ricefields belonging to local people.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/Yahoo Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising The Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold. The multimedia giant has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with local firm Indomedia Dinamika, which will give local companies previously unparalled access to Internet advertising.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese protest foreign aid
Acehnese protest foreign aid Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh A coalition of non-governmental organizations demanded on Wednesday that the government reject foreign aid offered for reconstruction programs in the war-torn province, fearing its misuse by corrupt officials and an increase in the country's massive debt burden. The protesters, from the group A Peaceful Aceh Without Debt, staged a demonstration lasting about an hour in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/Yahoo
JP/14/Yahoo Yahoo to raise stakes in RI advertising The Jakarta Post Jakarta Yahoo is set to change the face of Internet advertising in Indonesia through a deal that will bring local companies into the international fold. The multimedia giant has signed an exclusive advertising agreement with local firm Indomedia Dinamika, which will give local companies previously unparalled access to Internet advertising.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
CGI pledges loans, urges govt to rev up reform
CGI pledges loans, urges govt to rev up reform Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) promised to provide the country with a higher than requested loan facility, but urged the government to be serious in implementing reform programs to attract flagging investment.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judges do not deserve privileges, experts say
Judges do not deserve privileges, experts say Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of judges' inherent rights for dealing with court cases are prone to abuse and therefore should be scrapped, legal experts have said. Rudi Satrio and Topo Santoso, both from the University of Indonesia, said on Tuesday judges should not be accorded any rights that only hurt people's sense of justice.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Customs to expedite import clearance procedures
Customs to expedite import clearance procedures Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has promised to cut bureaucracy and expedite import clearance procedures in a bid to help improve the competitiveness of the country's firms and attract investment.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. PROTEST: 3 x 22
1. PROTEST: 3 x 22 Scholars warn of imminent upheaval if injustices persist 2. ASEAN: 2 x 25 ASEAN agrees to boost cooperation on terrorism 3. BUDGET: 2 x 28 Councillors 'uninterested' in City Hall budget meeting 4. COUNCIL: 1 x 38 Councillors stand to get Rp 90m a month 5. GARUDA: 1 x 38 House hopes to prevent pilot strike 6.7. ODD: 1 x 30 Police seize fighting cocks 7. ODD: 1 x 30 Motorist no longer smiling
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Unilever)
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: Unilever) UNILEVER CHILDREN'S PROGRAM: Continuing its commitment to children, after holding the event with homeless children in Bogor, publicly listed PT Unilever Indonesia recently invited some 100 street children from the Anak Nusantara Baru Foundation to have fun at Dreamland, Ancol, North Jakarta, where they also proudly sang, recited poetry and played music.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Non-Chinese vendors capitalize on `Imlek'
Non-Chinese vendors capitalize on `Imlek' Evi Maryani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dedi, a Sundanese from Tasikmalaya, West Java, has been a vendor in Glodok, Jakarta's Chinatown, for the past three years. On regular days, he sells only toys. But as Imlek (Chinese New Year) approaches, he has left the toys in his house and instead sells Imlek-related items, such as ang pau (money envelopes that are supposed to bring good luck to their recipients), Chinese calendars and firecrackers.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese ask govt to reject aid
Acehnese ask govt to reject aid Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A coalition of non-governmental organizations demanded on Wednesday that the government reject foreign aid offered for reconstruction programs in the war-torn province, fearing its misuse by corrupt officials and an increase in the country's massive debt burden. The protesters, from the group A Peaceful Aceh Without Debt, staged a demonstration lasting about an hour in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Something for everyone, or almost everyone
Something for everyone, or almost everyone Endy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was something for almost everyone in the government's decision to roll back the increase in the prices of basic utilities this week following massive street protests nationwide.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, January 23, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 23, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:00 a.m.News 5:03 Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Environment 9:00 Music 10:00 Documentary 10:30 Entertainment 11:30 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 TV Series: Kisah Imam Buchari 3:03 Kid Channel 3:30 Canda 4:00 TV Drama 5:05 Entertainment 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:01 Talk Show 8:03 Health Club...
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. IRAQ: 2 x 27
2. IRAQ: 2 x 27 RI evacuates nonessential embassy staff from Iraq 3. BERLIN: 1 x 35 'Germany, France to push for peace' 4. TI: 2 x 27 Corporate scandals have hurt public confidence: TI 5. TIMOR: 1 x 50 Australia says RI not behind incursions in E. Timor
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to launch microcar
RI to launch microcar BANDUNG, West Java: State-owned aircraft manufacturer P.T. Dirgantara Indonesia announced on Wednesday that it would launch a microcar, to be known as the Gang Car, this year. The Gang Car project manager, Rachmat Junaedi, said that the company had secured a license from the government to produce the mini car, which will have the capacity to carry two persons. He said that the car would come on the market by the end of the year at the latest.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Furniture Center Mega Mall:
Furniture Center Mega Mall: One-stop shopping center for furniture and interior accessories Imagine that you are planning to furnish your home or office requiring you to go from one showroom to another in different buildings and malls all over Jakarta before eventually making a decision. This would be time consuming, inefficient and require lots of energy. What you are really looking for is a place where you can find a good selection of furniture or interior accessories under one roof.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corporate scandals have hurt public confidence: TI
Corporate scandals have hurt public confidence: TI Agence France-Presse, Berlin Public confidence in big business has been damaged by scandals like those at Enron and WorldCom and new codes of conduct are needed to restore faith, international corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Endy -- Something for everyone, or almost everyone
1. Endy -- Something for everyone, or almost everyone 2 x 23 Something for everyone, or almost everyone Something for (almost) everyone Endy M. Bayuni The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. Purba -- My birthday's wish if I were President Megawati 2 x 30 DRAFT My birthday wish for the nation if I were President Megawati Kornelius Purba Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oscar `speaks' through photos
Oscar `speaks' through photos Zora Rahman, Contributor, Jakarta Truth be told, it all happened for Oscar Motuloh by accident. Oscar Motuloh never had plans to become a photographer. When he started studying International Relations, he actually wanted to become a diplomat -- "because they can go everywhere in the world". At least, he canceled this plan, after he realized how formal and restricted a diplomat's life would be, and entered journalism instead.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN agrees to boost cooperation on terrorism
ASEAN agrees to boost cooperation on terrorism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police chiefs from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pledged on Wednesday to boost cooperation in combating terrorism including sharing resources after an attack and setting up task forces. They, however, shied away from endorsing a proposal by host country Indonesia to extradite terrorist suspects or witnesses for trial purposes in a member country. National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 23 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
People's reluctancy to use crossings looms in busway system
People's reluctancy to use crossings looms in busway system Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Busway project will use both pedestrian overpasses and zebra crossings to provide access to bus stops for passengers, but many doubt their effectiveness and fear it is doomed to failure as many people are reluctant to use such facilities on other roads. Their reluctance is apparently based on issues of comfort and security, as well as the absence of sanctions for not using them.