Archive: 25 January 2003
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Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
New art gallery opened for public
New art gallery opened for public JAKARTA: Indonesian man Leksmono Santosa has opened an art gallery in South Jakarta to display and sell thousands of unique items collected during his extensive travels through Indonesia. The gallery, Roemah Djawa, at Jl. Lebak Bulus Raya I No. 85Z, is home to thousands of unique items, including a beautifully- carved ship's mast from Madura, statues from the Asmat tribe in West Papua and male dance bags from the Dani tribe in Papua.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
House approves Australia's new ambassador
House approves Australia's new ambassador The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has finally approved the appointment of senior Australian diplomat David Ritchie to serve as the new Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Richard Smith. The ambassador-designate, who is expected to present his credentials to President Megawati Soekarnoputri next month, is due to preside over a ceremony marking Australia Day at the neighboring country's embassy next Monday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Els takes charge at Caltex Masters with eight-under
Els takes charge at Caltex Masters with eight-under Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Singapore World No. 2 Ernie Els took charge of the US$900,000 Caltex Singapore Masters after improving his play by scoring a five- under-67 in the second round on Friday at the Laguna National Golf and Country Club's Masters Course for two-day aggregate score of 8-under 136 (69 67).
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM, RI charged over truce violations
GAM, RI charged over truce violations The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Joint Security Committee (JSC) responsible for overseeing the implementation of the peace accord in Aceh has sanctioned both the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and Indonesia for serious violations of the cessation of hostilities agreement signed by both sides in Geneva on Dec. 9, 2002.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain Ciesek pollution
Residents complain Ciesek pollution BOGOR: Residents of Cilember in Bogor, West Java, have demanded that tapioca producer PT Alfa Abadi cease dumping untreated waste into the Ciesek River, which flows through their village. Residents said the pollution meant they could no longer use the river water as many had suffered skin infections from taking a bath in the river.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA begins selling off Danamon
IBRA begins selling off Danamon The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) started on Friday selling Bank Danamon shares on the stock market, a move which marked the first phase of the bank's divestment process. Under the agreement with the House of Representatives, IBRA will sell up to 20 percent of the stake in the bank on the stock market first, before selling a controlling 51 percent stake to strategic investors.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papua's case in the eyes of the European Commission
Papua's case in the eyes of the European Commission Neles Tebay, Pontifical University of Urbaniana, The Jakarta Post, Rome The Indonesian government has begun intensifying efforts to settle the Papua conflict by making it one of its main priorities, given reports that the government will launch diplomatic approaches to foreign countries to request support regarding Indonesia's territorial integrity, including the province of Papua.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ancol budget meet nixed by public criticism
Ancol budget meet nixed by public criticism Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Due to sharp public criticism, the city council canceled on Friday its plan to conduct a meeting, which will formulate the 2003 City Budget, at city-owned Hotel Horison in Ancol, North Jakarta. "We decided that the meeting would be conducted here, instead of Ancol," city council deputy chairman Chudlary Syafei Hadzami told reporters from City Hall.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Th Sumartana, a scholar known for his work on behalf of peaceful co-existence and dialog among the adherents of different creeds, passed away on Friday evening in Ciawi, Bogor, West Java, at the age of 58. His remains will be taken to his family home in Salatiga, Central Java, before being laid to rest in Yogyakarta on Sunday. Sumartana is survived by his wife, Retnowati, and his three children, Diah Nuringtyas, Nur Widjayadi and Nurhadi Nugraha.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGO warns budget ripe for corruption
NGO warns budget ripe for corruption The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than Rp 1.5 trillion (US$111 million) of the spending outlined in the 2002 draft city budget, which amounts to a total of Rp 11.05 trillion, could be saved, while Rp 539 billion of the proposed spending was susceptible to corruption, a non- governmental organization said on Friday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nearly 2,000 left homeless by quake in Dompu regency
Nearly 2,000 left homeless by quake in Dompu regency The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nearly 2,000 villagers in the West Nusa Tenggara regency of Dompu discovered on Friday that their homes had been destroyed by an overnight earthquake. With their houses destroyed by the quake, which measured 5.0 on the Richter scale, the villagers are sheltering in tents erected by emergency workers. Food assistance also has been provided for the victims.
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI shares end lower, rupiah steady
RI shares end lower, rupiah steady Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended down Friday led by selling in Indonesian Satellite and Astra International, while rupiah ended steady, amid talk of central bank intervention to bolster the rupiah in the face of dollar demand from corporates. They said overall sentiment was weak amid lingering concerns about a possible war in Iraq and an absence of fresh leads from the domestic economic front.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Only 30 percent fishermen go to sea
Only 30 percent fishermen go to sea TANGERANG: About 70 percent of Tangerang's 1,672 fishing boats are being put to sea with fishermen claiming the cost of diesel has impacted on profits, despite the recent diesel price reduction. Diesel, which costs Rp 1,550 in December last year was increased to Rp 1,890 on Jan. 1 but reduced to Rp 1,650 (about 19 US cents) per liter last week.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
One of the most boring of subjects in Indonesia is the saga of
One of the most boring of subjects in Indonesia is the saga of Akbar Tandjung which must go down in history as the biggest drag of the millennium. The number of times the House and all its carnival members have debated, discussed, argued, considered, deliberated, examined, sifted, voted and digested this apparent dilemma must be a world record that will never be surpassed.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 27, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Jan. 27, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Horizon Keempat, by Agapetus A Kristiandana and Januri, Edwin's Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-7194721), until Jan. 31, 8 p.m.. * Photo, Arsitektur Jepang Kontemporer, Galeri Mini, The Japan Foundation, Summitmas 1, 2nd, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5201266), Feb. 4 to Feb 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Photo, The Art Of Dying by Oscar Motuloh, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia, a safe tourism destination
SE Asia, a safe tourism destination Associated Press, Phnom Penh Southeast Asian tourism ministers kicked off a four-day conference Friday aimed at drawing up plans to promote the region as a safe tourism destination. Regional tourism has taken a hit since October's terrorist attacks on the Indonesian island of Bali, which killed nearly 200 people.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Woman activists protest Golkar
Woman activists protest Golkar JAKARTA: Woman activists from various groups expressed on Friday their support for House of Representatives legislator Eka Komariah Kuncoro, who has been sidelined by the Golkar Party through a mid-term replacement procedure.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Train derailment in Padalarang kills two
Train derailment in Padalarang kills two Two people were killed when a freight train drove off a dead-end track into a ravine beside Cilame station, Padalarang, 15 kilometers west of the West Java capital of Bandung on Thursday. The cause of PT Kereta Api Indonesia's (PT KAI's) latest fatal accident appears to be related to a stop light either not being activated or ignored.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Proliga to commence 2003 season with fewer teams
Proliga to commence 2003 season with fewer teams Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Despite the absence of a tournament promoter, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) will carry on with its plan to stage the 2003 national professional volleyball league, which is locally known as Proliga, starting on Feb. 14, an official says. The league was initially scheduled to start on Feb.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
15 firms warned over pollution
15 firms warned over pollution SURAKARTA, Central Java: Authorities in Karanganyar, Central Java, warned 15 companies in the regency that they would face pollution charges unless they improved the management of their waste water. "We are giving the 15 companies until this March to comply with the warning or face charges in court," Karanganyar Regent Tjipto Hartono said after the launch of the Vision 2005 clean river program in Palur on Friday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
House fails to finish electoral bill on schedule
House fails to finish electoral bill on schedule Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disagreement over the electoral system and threshold have stalled the deliberation of the election bill, raising the specter of failing to meet the Jan. 30 deadline.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
British envoy offers assistance
British envoy offers assistance JAKARTA: British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney offered on Friday assistance and facilities that would help the House of Representatives Commission II for home and legal affairs speed up the deliberation of the large number of outstanding bills. "We are willing to provide assistance and facilities for Commission II to finish its work," Gozney told the press after a meeting with Commission chairman Agustin Teras Narang here.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bulog rice cheap but inedible?
Bulog rice cheap but inedible? From Warta Kota A private TV station reported the sale of cheap rice for the poor from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in Marunda, North Jakarta, several days ago. At the price of Rp 1,000 per kilogram, the rice was later said to be unfit for consumption, unless it was mixed with other kinds of rice of better quality. If what the rice buyers said was true, it should be questioned why the government treated the poor people that way.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judges say trial into murder of Papuan leader must go on
Judges say trial into murder of Papuan leader must go on Ainur Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The panel of judges trying seven of the Army Special Forces (Kopassus) personnel charged with killing Papuan proindependence leader Theys Hiyo Eluay rejected on Friday a demand by the defendants' lawyers to drop the case. Presiding judge Col. E.M. Yamini and members of the panel Col. Amirudin Rahim and Col.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gloomy property market in Jakarta, except retail
Gloomy property market in Jakarta, except retail Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Property businesses in Greater Jakarta are facing gloomy prospects in 2003, except in the retail sector, which is predicted to grow due to increasing domestic consumption. "The retail property market will likely expand by some 15 percent to 20 percent over the next 12 months," head of research and consultancy at Colliers International Indonesia Adhitya Wisesa told the press on Thursday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, January 27, 2003
TV Program: Monday, January 27, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Environment 9:00 Janji Cinta 9:30 Surat 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia 2:30 TV Series: Kisah Imam Buchari 3:03 Children's Program 3:30 Diatrans (Live) 4:00 Komputer 5:03 Entertainment 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show 8:03...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Don't pander to donors
Don't pander to donors From Republika Once I heard the management of a mosque I attended make the following announcement: "We would like to thank Sudwikatmono and all his family for performing an obligatory prayer in this mosque". I've never heard such a welcome like this before, not even at Masjidil Haram in Mecca when the Saudi Arabian king joined an obligatory prayer. Why wasn't this welcome -- purportedly sincere -- intended for all the people joining the prayers on that occasion?
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur vows to remain critical
Gus Dur vows to remain critical PALEMBANG: Former president Abdurrahman Wahid, or Gus Dur as he is familiarly known, said he would continue criticizing his successor President Megawati Soekarnoputri as the Constitution guaranteed freedom of speech. "The Constitution guarantees my freedom to talk about anything. This country has the right to know what is right. As long as nobody else speaks the truth, I will keep on talking out," Abdurrahman said.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Mr. Boombastic' set to explode
`Mr. Boombastic' set to explode Joseph Mangga, Contributor, Jakarta Hang on to your dreadlocks ladies and gentlemen, as a little bit of Jamaica will be performing live here in Jakarta on Tuesday, Jan. 28, when famed reggae and R&B artist Shaggy arrives in town as part of his Lucky Day World Tour.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Burning bus causes havoc, kills 18
Burning bus causes havoc, kills 18 Nana Rukmana and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Slawi, Central Java At least 18 people were killed on Thursday night when a Sinar Jaya bus traveling to Jakarta crashed into a number of oil drums, exploded in flames and turned into a speeding death trap for passengers and locals along a section of road in the town of Slawi, Central Java. The bus rammed into the side of a bridge and then into the oil drums, causing it to catch fire and explode.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese child beggars dream of school
Acehnese child beggars dream of school Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh There are fears that tens of thousands of children estimated to have been forced to abandon schooling in Aceh are a time bomb waiting to explode. The Child Protection Institute (LPA), a non-governmental organization, in Banda Aceh claimed on Thursday that more than 150,000 children under the age of 17 had had their education disrupted by the 26-year-old civil war.
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
WB to train 300 Acehnese for community development
WB to train 300 Acehnese for community development Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To support the peace process in Aceh, the World Bank (WB) pledged on Friday to expand its community development program in the strife-torn province and provide training for the Acehnese. World Bank Deputy Director for Asia Pacific Jemal-ud-din Kassum said the program would start as soon as possible.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Councillors have money on their minds'
`Councillors have money on their minds' If the 2003 draft budget is approved by the Jakarta City Council, the 85 councillors would each receive about Rp 90 million per month. The Jakarta Post talked to some urban residents about the proposed expenditure. Alfi, 29, is an unemployed woman who lives in Cakung, East Jakarta, with her husband and only son: Why should I protest the city budget meeting or the city councillors? It will be to no avail at all.
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt unlikely to recover tax and duty losses: Official
Govt unlikely to recover tax and duty losses: Official Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will most probably never recover billions of dollars in unpaid import duties and taxes owed by the country's dishonest importers as it has no idea as to their whereabouts, a governmental official has said.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Animal smuggling foiled at airport
Animal smuggling foiled at airport The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Soekarno-Hatta International Airport's animal quarantine hall looked like a miniature version of Noah's Ark on Friday, lined with cages containing 246 wild animals from a dazzling array of species. The only difference was that they did not come in pairs. The protected animals were saved by the airport's security personnel and tax and immigration officers from being smuggled to Kuwait on Wednesday night.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Korean Air disappoints me
Korean Air disappoints me I went to Korea on Dec. 1, 2002 by Korean Air and planned to go home on Dec. 12. Although I had made a reservation in October for my fight back to Jakarta on Dec. 12 through KIA Travel, the agency put me on a waiting list and I was notified of OK status for travel on Dec. 17. On Dec. 10, I got important news from Jakarta asking me to return to Jakarta on Dec. 12. I called Korean Air, asking about the possibility of OK status for the Dec. 12 flight.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 25, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 25, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Horizon Keempat, by Agapetus A Kristiandana and Januri, Edwin's Gallery, Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-7194721), until Jan. 31, 8 p.m.. * Photo, Arsitektur Jepang Kontemporer, Galeri Mini, The Japan Foundation, Summitmas 1, 2nd, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5201266), Feb. 4 to Feb 28, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. *Photo, The Art Of Dying by Oscar Motuloh, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
WB tells Jakarta to get tough on corruption
WB tells Jakarta to get tough on corruption Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently incensed by reports of widespread leakage affecting loans from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI), the World Bank has urged the government to get tough on the country's endemic corruption.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ANCOL: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. ANCOL: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Ancol budget meet canceled by public criticism 2. DRUG: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 X 20 Activists urge concerted effort to fight drugs 3. FITRA: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 34 NGO warns budget ripe for corruption 4. SATWA: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Animal smuggling foiled at airport 5. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 'Councillors have money on their minds'
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Activists urge concerted effort to fight drugs
Activists urge concerted effort to fight drugs Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the police intensify their war on drugs, activists are calling for a comprehensive and concerted effort to combat drug abuse and trafficking in Jakarta. "The government's flawed efforts to combat drug abuse and trafficking has allowed the trade to reach alarming level in society," said antidrug activist Henry Yosodiningrat of the National Anti-Addiction Movement on Friday.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
FIATA world congress to take place in Bali
FIATA world congress to take place in Bali Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For the first time since it held its inaugural world congress in 1926, the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) is to hold a world congress in Bali. The congress, the 41st to be held by FIATA, is to run from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 and will be hosted by the Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA).
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI pledge help to FBI in probe into Timika ambush
TNI pledge help to FBI in probe into Timika ambush Tiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has pledged to help U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) officers probe the deadly ambush on employees of American mining giant PT Freeport Indonesia in Papua. TNI spokesman Maj. Gen. Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin said on Friday the two FBI agents, who arrived on Wednesday, met with TNI chief Gen.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda to operate normally despite threatened strike
Garuda to operate normally despite threatened strike Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Playing down the threat of industrial action from its pilots, Garuda Indonesia management reassured the public on Friday that the airline would operate as normal. President director of the airline Indra Setiawan said that the public should not worry about the possibility of industrial action and every flight would keep to its normal schedule.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt requests revisions to dirty money law: DPR
Govt requests revisions to dirty money law: DPR A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) endorsed on Friday a government proposal to revise the law on money laundering that took effect several months ago, on the grounds that several clauses of the law were deemed both ineffective and incomplete. "We have been asked by the government to revise the law, and we welcome the request," chairman of DPR Commission II for home and legal affairs A. Teras Narang said.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Ambon: 26 x 1 line
1. Ambon: 26 x 1 line Ambon remains tense after attacks 2. Anak: 30 x 1 line Aceh child beggars dream of school 3. Theys: 24 x 2 lines Judges say trial into murder of Papuan leader must go on
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto may enliven 2004 elections
Wiranto may enliven 2004 elections Imanuddin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.com The general elections is still a year ahead, but prospective candidates for the next presidency, who have their roots in the top ten political parties, have either secretly or publicly launched their pre-election campaigns by visiting their constituents across the country.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL Internet newspaper evicted from office
KL Internet newspaper evicted from office Pauline Jasudason, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur An Internet newspaper has been ordered to leave its offices after it ran afoul of Malaysia's governing party for publishing a letter critical of government policies.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Empu Djeno, the last sacred kris master alive
Empu Djeno, the last sacred kris master alive Bambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Finding ordinary kris makers are easy, as they can be found at any handicraft center. But to find a master who creates only sacred kris following age old rituals and processes, and who has obtained the title of empu or kris master, is difficult.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rules, not privatization, needed to ensure water access
Rules, not privatization, needed to ensure water access The government has submitted a bill on water privatization to the legislature for approval. The government sees water privatization as the best way of improving people's awareness of preserving the commodity. Resistance to the bill, however, is based on the fear that it would gradually lead to denial of public access to clean water.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda customer complaint
Garuda customer complaint Once again Garuda Indonesia has failed to look after its customers. Our Garuda Frequent Flyer (GFF) cards expired in November 2002. We had contacted Garuda on numerous occasions and have been given the following explanation from: Jakarta office: Your Frequent Flyer cards were sent from Jakarta to Denpasar office on Oct. 24, 2002 and should now be in your possession. Denpasar office: We still have the cards in our office and they will be delivered tomorrow.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN looks to connect gas pipeline to China
ASEAN looks to connect gas pipeline to China Shanghai, Dow Jones The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is looking at ways to extend its planned gas pipeline into China, where demand for natural gas is expected to boom in the coming years, said Guillermo Balce, executive director of the Asean Center for Energy.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]U.S. Dollar Rates Jan. 24
U.S. Dollar Rates Jan. 24 Latest %Change Yen 118.09-14 -0.02 Euro* 1.0767-74 +0.20 Sterling* 1.6308-12 +0.52 Swiss franc 1.3613-18 -0.08 Canadian dollar 1.5233-36 -0.06 Australian dollar* 0.5911-16 +0.03 New Zealand dollar* 0.5483-88 +0.20 Deutsche mark 2.2150-75 0.00 Czech koruna 29.070-95 -0.70 Hungary forint 228.83-26 -0.85 Danish krone 6.9005-25 -0.26 Norwegian krone 6.9196-46 -0.37 Polish zloty 3.8410-60 -1.51 Russian ruble 31.802-07 +0.06 Swedish krona 8.5813-43 -0.39 Dutch guilder...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Activists caution U.S. over military training
Activists caution U.S. over military training Moch. N. Kurniawan and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. senators voted down on Thursday an attempt to limit U.S. military training for Indonesian soldiers, a move that Indonesian activists said would further dampen efforts to promote human rights in the country.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, January 25, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, January 25, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Music 9:30 Entertainment 10:00 Mujizat 10:30 Talk Show 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Entertainment 3:00 Documentary 3:30 Entertainment 4:00 Religious Teachings 4:30 Documentary 5:03 TV Drama 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00...
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministers face quiz over Indosat
Ministers face quiz over Indosat JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) is scheduled on Monday to hear explanations from the government over the sale the state's 41.9 percent stake in telecommunications firm PT Indosat to Singapore Technologies Telemedia Pte Ltd. (STT). Among the government officials scheduled to attend the hearing are Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti, State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi, Indonesian Military chief Gen.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Govt misses refugee relocation target by a mile'
`Govt misses refugee relocation target by a mile' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, already weighed down with political and economic problems, seems to have missed its target of concluding the resettlement of hundreds of thousands of refugees, a program it had planned to complete by the end of last year.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Tayub' dance moves with the times
`Tayub' dance moves with the times Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta Exoticism, sex and the hint of prostitution are three things which make the traditional tayub dance popular, but at the same time have tainted it with a negative image. Residents living in rural areas in the provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java believe tayub dancers, all female, bring them good luck.
Sat, 25 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.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Anti-globalization movement grows in RI 2
* Headlines: Anti-globalization movement grows in RI 2 * National: House fails to finish electoral bill on time4 * Archipelago: Ambon remains tense after attacks 5 * Opinion: Papua's case in the eyes of the EC 6 * City: Ancol budget meet canceled by public criticism 8 * Sports: Els takes charge at Caltex Masters 9 * World: PRC seeks dialog, direct links with Taiwan11 * Business: Govt unlikely to recover tax and duty losses13 * Features:Ambon journalists become jacks-of-all-trades19
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Improving the fire agency
Improving the fire agency "Fire is a good servant but a bad master." This old proverb remains very relevant to Jakarta, which has seen at least three big fires since the New Year that have killed seven people. The most dramatic fire took place last Sunday in Cakung, East Jakarta, when three people, one of whom was a baby, perished in a fire.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ambon journalists become jacks-of-all-trades
Ambon journalists become jacks-of-all-trades Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Journalists of struggling media publications have never had the luxury of sticking to just reporting, yet they will do anything in their power to reach their public to survive. Print journalists in Ambon, for instance, dash between reporting, amateur accounting, supervising the unloading of their orders of paper and film plates at the nearby port before rushing back to prepare the next edition.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Proliga to start 2003 season with fewer teams
Proliga to start 2003 season with fewer teams Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the absence of a tournament promoter, the Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) will carry on with its plan to stage the 2003 national professional volleyball league, which is locally known as Proliga, starting on Feb. 14, an official says. The league was initially scheduled to start on Feb.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Improving the fire agency
Improving the fire agency "Fire is a good servant but a bad master." This old proverb remains very relevant to Jakarta which has seen at least three big fires since the New Year that has killed seven people. The most dramatic fire took place last Sunday in Cakung, East Jakarta, when three people, one of whom was a baby, were trapped to death in a fire.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Improving the fire department
Improving the fire department "Fire is a good servant but a bad master." This old proverb remains very relevant to Jakarta, which has seen at least three big fires since the New Year that have killed seven people. The most dramatic fire took place last Sunday in Cakung, East Jakarta, when three people, one of whom was a baby, perished in a fire.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2002
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Jan. 25, 2002 Exhibitions * Comic Arts exhibition Retrospeksi 1965-2000 by Teguh Santosa at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), until Jan. 27. * Joint exhibition of 12 Singaporean and 12 Indonesian artists Fusion Strength 03 at Galeri Benda, until Feb. 20. * Exhibition: Jenaka Raya by Y. Andy F. at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (phone: 0274-560404), Feb. 3-11.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police hunt marijuana syndicate
Police hunt marijuana syndicate BANDA ACEH, Aceh: A joint police force has launched a massive hunt in Banda Aceh for a syndicate believed to own over two tons of dried marijuana leaves seized on Thursday in North Aceh regency. The illegal materials, confiscated from a North Sumatra-bound truck in front of Baktiya precinct police station in the regency, were the largest quantity ever seized by the North Aceh police. North Aceh police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antiglobalization movement grows in Indonesia
Antiglobalization movement grows in Indonesia M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A flier displaying a blurry color photo of a pensive farmer and a bold headline saying "Indonesian farmers cry, developed countries laugh" immediately grabs the attention of passersby. On the back page, a more forthright headline declares that "Indonesia needs to quit the Cairns group", which is a group of leading agricultural exporting countries.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ambon remains tense after attacks
Ambon remains tense after attacks Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku After the signing of the Malino peace agreement nearly one year ago, the situation in Ambon, capital of Maluku, remains tense following a series of attacks this month. The latest attack occurred early Friday when an unidentified gunman attacked a Mitsubishi L-300 pickup in Galunggung, Batu Merah area in the city, injuring one passenger.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian youths becoming more aware of global injustice
Indonesian youths becoming more aware of global injustice Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung When he was a university student, Tristan thought fighting what he considered global injustice was a cool thing to do. Now, at the age of 28, he has continued the struggle, but in a more organized manner. "As a young student, I thought it was cool to have a different attitude towards the established system," he said.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
There have been numerous appeals lately for Australian
There have been numerous appeals lately for Australian domination in the region to be curbed. The appeals were, among others, voiced by Reni Winata, director of the Australian Studies Center at a hearing with Commission I of the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday. It is apparent that Australian domination, especially in bilateral relations with the Southwest Pacific countries, has caused worry. The countries just do not match Australia in terms of economics, technology, defense etc.
Sat, 25 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1,500 haj pilgrims stranded
1,500 haj pilgrims stranded JAKARTA: Around 1,500 Indonesian haj pilgrims are stranded at Soekarno-Hatta airport as the airline company that is to transport them to Saudi Arabia failed to ensure their scheduled departures. The passengers condemned Indonesian Airlines on Friday as the flight delays had been occurring since Wednesday and no explanations had been given by the company.