Archive: 28 January 2003
76 articles found
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to launch PPAP II
IBRA to launch PPAP II The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will auction off property worth Rp 2.1 trillion (about US$230 million) starting tomorrow, with the recovery rate expected to reach 120 percent. Known as PPAP, the program is the second in recent months, after IBRA completed the successful first round of auctions in August last year. "As the offered prices are mostly below market prices, the auction is expected to draw lots of bidders, as occurred in the first round.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Abdul admits bombing churches
Abdul admits bombing churches Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abdul Jabar, 35, one of the main suspects in the Christmas bombings in Jakarta in 2000, confessed to his role in the bombings, especially at the Koinonia church in East Jakarta and Anglican church in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt sends illegal stations warnings
Govt sends illegal stations warnings BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: More than 2,000 television and radio stations are operating without frequency licenses, a cabinet minister says. State Minister for Communications and Information Syamsul Mu'arif said on Monday that the stations would be banned if they failed to obtain licenses.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Java to build airstrip
East Java to build airstrip JEMBER, East Java: Jember regent Samsul Hadi Siswoyo said on Monday that an airstrip would be built in the regency to serve commercial flights to and from Surabaya and Denpasar. The airstrip will be built in Mumbulsari subdistrict, with most of its support facilities coming from the Jakarta-based private investor, PT Air Bus, Samsul said.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gun control not effective, says observer
Gun control not effective, says observer Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More and more residents are protecting themselves with firearms as they can easily be purchased at several firearm and self- protection device distributors in Jakarta. But this ironically has not made the city a safer place to live in. Besides violent armed robberies, incidents of gun misuse in the hands of the private gun owners often occur here.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali suspect 'built bombs for church attacks'
Bali suspect 'built bombs for church attacks' Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Dul Matin, alias Joko Pitono, a fugitive wanted for his alleged involvement in the deadly Bali bombings, assembled bombs used in attacks on churches across the archipelago in 2000, police said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls privatizing toll road
Govt mulls privatizing toll road JAKARTA: Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said on Monday that the government was planning to privatize the toll road sector in the country. He said the privatization plan was included in the draft bill on roads currently being prepared by the government.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10 AJI wins lawsuit against governor 2. BUDGET: 50 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 34 Council unwilling to follow Sutiyoso in allocation cut 3. HERI: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 37 Senen traders have sorry story to tell 4. GUN: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 40 Gun control not effective, says observer 5. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 'Evidence usually resold by police'
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, January 28, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, January 28, 2003 Exhibitions * Book Launching Garis Langit by Mat Don, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi, Bandung, (Tel. 022-4233562), Jan. 30, 8 p.m.. Performances * Traditional Sundanese Play, by Hipwi, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi, Bandung (Tel. 022-4233562). Jan. 31, 8 p.m.. * Danse,Contemporaine - Tari Kontemporer, by Lena Guslina, Auditorium CCF, French Cultural Center, Jl.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Internet worm to have small impact on Indonesia
Internet worm to have small impact on Indonesia Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent global Internet virus-like attack, which slowed down Internet traffic tremendously and halted banking services in several countries, has proven to have had only a minor impact on Indonesia. The Slammer, as analysts like to call the worm, sought out vulnerable computers on the Internet to infect at about 5:30 GMT (12:30 p.m.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Liquor destroyed by police
Liquor destroyed by police PEKANBARU, Riau: Thousands of bottles of liquor confiscated by Bukit Raya Police in Pekanbaru, Riau, were destroyed in front of the police station on Monday. Pekanbaru Police chief Sr. Comr. Suro Jauhari said that the destruction of liquor bottles should act as a warning to liquor vendors to stop selling it. According to Bukit Raya Police chief Adj. Comm. Endri M Noor, most of the destroyed liquor had covertly been on sale in several shops.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI tells JSC to get tough
TNI tells JSC to get tough JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto has urged the Joint Security Committee (JSC) to investigate the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) appointing a self- proclaimed governor for Aceh. "The JSC should investigate so they will understand that we do not want to break the peace deal, but it was GAM that expressed unfriendly gestures," Endriartono said on Monday.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drivers rally over dead friend
Drivers rally over dead friend BANDUNG, West Java: More than 100 city bus drivers went on strike on Monday in a show of solidarity over the death of a driver who died in a fist fight with a soldier last week. City buses serving several routes in the West Java capital city, Bandung, stopped operating, as more than 100 drivers went on strike and others staged a rally before the Siliwangi Military Police Detachment compound. They demanded that First Pvt.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Housing sector is predicted to increase by 12% this year
Housing sector is predicted to increase by 12% this year Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The housing sector in the country is predicted to grow by 12 percent this year, with 130,000 houses estimated to be sold on the market, according to an expert. "Last year, about 115,000 units were sold, as compared to 98,000 units in 2001.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
How lucrative is the market for DVD home-theater?
How lucrative is the market for DVD home-theater? Ari Prastowati, Contributor, Jakarta Recently quite a number of electronics manufacturers have launched various integrated products that combine both high-tech audio and video features: the DVD home-theater. Consumers are really pampered by the abundant range, from the low-end up to the super premium types that contain the latest features.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 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 Comedy 10:00 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 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 TV Series: Kisah Imam Buchori 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Battle of Wits 5:03 Agro Bisnis 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show 8:03 Comedy...
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 x 33
1 x 33 Thugs attack striking drivers, students JP/5/TEWAS 2 x 22 Relatives mourn victims of train crash in Kroya JP/5/theys 2 x 25 'Witnesses' offer confusing testimony in Theys' murder trial JP/5/tpl 1 x 40 Thousands protest pulp plant 'operations' in Porsea JP/5/Buruh 1 x 60 Government plantations in violation of national labor laws
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
A few brave legislators try again to oust Akbar
A few brave legislators try again to oust Akbar Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new motion in the House of Representatives (DPR) to force House Speaker Akbar Tandjung -- convicted of corruption -- to relinquish his position had won the support of at least 70 legislators from various factions, according to the motion's initiator.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
In memoriam: Agam Wispi was a true political poet
In memoriam: Agam Wispi was a true political poet Nur Zain Hae, Amsterdam Agam Wispi passed away on Jan. 1 in a nursing home in Amsterdam. His was another death that immortalized an old premise: le poete maudit. He was solitary, quiet and wasted thousands of miles from his homeland. The ultimate exile. He was one of the most important Indonesian poets of the 1960s.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tan Joe Hok's citizenship saga
Tan Joe Hok's citizenship saga I would like to comment on the articles: RI to protest to U.S. over profiling policy and U.S. says its immigration policy fair published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25, 2003, respectively. As an Indonesian, I am sad, angry and humiliated! However, pondering more deeply on the issue, I fully realize that it is the inalienable right of the U.S. to do what it deems necessary to safeguard its own security. And what about the situation here in Indonesian?
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Infiltration pools can help alleviate floods, drought
Infiltration pools can help alleviate floods, drought David Solaiman, Lecturer, Civil Engineering, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Tangerang, Banten There is still hope for the alleviation of the floods that usually occur at this time of year. However, despite this, people continue to be subjected to stress as they are told to prepare for another traumatic disaster.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Relatives mourn victims of train crash in Kroya
Relatives mourn victims of train crash in Kroya Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java An unattended railway crossing in the town of Kroya led to a train crash that claimed five lives, including a family of four, but state railroad company PT KAI has refused to accept any responsibility for the accident.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP, Brunei cooperation against terror
RP, Brunei cooperation against terror Brunei's Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and Philippine President Gloria Arroyo pledged in Manila on Monday to step up cooperation in the war against terrorism, including possible joint naval exercises. After meeting at Malacanang palace, the two leaders "emphasized the importance of bilateral, regional, and international cooperation in combating terrorism," Arroyo spokesman Ignacio Bunye told reporters.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
AJI wins lawsuit against governor
AJI wins lawsuit against governor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Central Jakarta District Court ordered Governor Sutiyoso on Monday to apologize to a reporter who had been intimidated by city public order officers. The court's decision, which was delivered by presiding judge Andi Samsan Ngaro, was in response to demands contained in a lawsuit filed by the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) on behalf of reporter Edi Hariyadi of Warta Kota daily.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI may deport Abu Quassey
RI may deport Abu Quassey JAKARTA: Indonesia is considering deporting Abu Quassey, an Egyptian detained for visa violations, to Egypt, justice and human rights minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Monday. "If Abu Quassey can be prosecuted in Egypt in accordance with Egyptian law, we will consider deporting him to Egypt rather than Australia," Yusril was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN complete renegotiation with 20 IPPs
PLN complete renegotiation with 20 IPPs A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Financially-troubled state electricity firm PT PLN has completed contract renegotiations with 20 independent power producers (IPPs), saying the deals will help ease its financial burden. The company also expected to complete the renegotiations of seven other remaining contracts in the middle of this year, said Juanda Nugraha, the head of the firm's renegotiation team.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, January 28, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, January 28, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 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 Comedy 10:00 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 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 TV Series: Kisah Imam Buchori 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Battle of Wits 5:03 Agro Bisnis 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show 8:03 Comedy...
Tue, 28 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.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Businessmen ask for more tax incentives
Businessmen ask for more tax incentives The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of representatives of various business associations asked the government on Monday to provide the business sector with fiscal incentives to help alleviate rising costs. The demand was voiced during a meeting with Director General of Taxation Hadi Purnomo and members of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) and the National Economic Recovery Committee (KPEN).
Tue, 28 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.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Restructure forest-based industries
Restructure forest-based industries Lately Indonesia has seen new culprits accelerating deforestation of the country's already depleted natural forests. The Ministry of Forestry claims that deforestation is worsening as local administrations are currently in a race to give businesspeople hundreds of timber concession licenses in order to help fill the regions' coffers. Nearly every regency in Kalimantan, Sumatra and Papua has issued an average of 150 timber licenses for the past two years.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/SHIP
JP/4/SHIP Navy ready to sink boats of smugglers The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Navy has deployed three warships with some 90 personnel on board to tackle smuggling in Karimun waters in Riau near Singapore and Malaysia. Karimun Naval Base commander Maj. Purwanto said on Saturday that his troops were ready to sink any vessel involved in smuggling. "Currently, we are monitoring some vessels carrying logs, which they smuggle to Singapore.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU, Muhammadiyah leaders refuse U.S. invitation
NU, Muhammadiyah leaders refuse U.S. invitation Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chairmen of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, Indonesia's two largest Muslim organizations, have rejected an invitation to attend an inter-religious gathering from the United States Congress in the wake of a souring relationship between the two countries. NU chairman Hasyim Muzadi said on Monday he would absolutely reject the invitation to attend the annual National Prayer Breakfast because the U.S.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
No. New Regencies/mayoralties Province
No. New Regencies/mayoralties Province ------------------------------------------------------ 1. Mukomuko Bengkulu 2. Seluma Bengkulu 3. Kaur Bengkulu 4. South Bangka Bangka Belitung 5. Central Bangka Bangka Belitung 6. West Bangka Bangka Belitung 7. East Belitung Bangka Belitung 8. South Nias North Sumatra 9. Pak Pak Bharat North Sumatra 10. Humbang Hasundutan North Sumatra 11. Tanah Bumbu South Kalimantan 12 Balangan South Kalimantan 13. East Luwu South Sulawesi 14.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Jan. 27 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin to push Yangon to reconcile
Thaksin to push Yangon to reconcile THAILAND: Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Monday he would urge Myanmar's military junta during talks next month to speed up reconciliation with ethnic rebel groups, some of whom are blamed for running drug operations in border areas between the two countries. Thaksin, who is scheduled to visit Yangon on Feb. 9 and Feb. 10, said the political conflict in Myanmar, ethnic rebellions and poverty were the root causes of drug production.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
VA to begin non-stop flights to Paris
VA to begin non-stop flights to Paris HANOI: Vietnam Airlines said Monday it will begin daily non- stop flights to Paris from July to tap the growing demand from both the European and Vietnamese markets. Currently, the state-run carrier has seven flights a week -- four from Hanoi and three from Ho Chi Minh City -- to the French capital, but all flights stop in Dubai for refuelling.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drug trafficker gets 18 years
Drug trafficker gets 18 years BOGOR: A man was sentenced to 18 years in jail and fined Rp 1 million on Monday by the Bogor District Court for marijuana trafficking. Ady Junaedi bin M. Ali, 32, was arrested by police on Aug. 27 at about 1:30 p.m. as he was about to hand over five kilograms of marijuana to a man identified as Zaldi in a telephone kiosk in the Indraprasta housing complex in North Bogor. Zaldi was able to escape officers.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Songbird craze pushes thrush toward extinction
Songbird craze pushes thrush toward extinction Bambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta It was a sunny Sunday morning and the Babarsari camping ground in Yogyakarta was alive with the sound of cheerful birds singing. The birds, of course, were not there to join in the camping. They were brought by owners to participate in a bird-singing contest. The competition started with the orange-headed thrush (Zoothera cirtrina). Each participant paid Rp 75,000 as a registration fee for their birds.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antara photo gallery aims for the sky
Antara photo gallery aims for the sky Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta On Dec. 27, 2002, the Antara Journalistic Photo Gallery (GFJA) celebrated its 10th anniversary with a modest ceremony. Jakarta- based photo journalists got together in the old building that now houses the gallery. Just like any other building of over 50 years of age, the gallery, put up in Dutch colonial times, is a protected historical building. It stands gracefully on the banks of the Ciliwung river at Jl.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thugs attack striking drivers, students
Thugs attack striking drivers, students Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A group of unidentified people attacked bus drivers and students here on Monday hours before they went ahead with a planned strike to protest the recent rise in fuel prices and electricity rates. The attack took place at about 2:30 a.m., shortly after the victims had distributed leaflets at bus stations announcing the strike. At least eight bus drivers and four students were injured in the violence.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Road accidents take heavy toll on Southeast Asian economies
Road accidents take heavy toll on Southeast Asian economies P. Parameswaran Agence France-Presse Manila Saddled with the world's worst road safety records, Southeast Asia is losing a whopping US$11 billion annually from motor vehicle accidents, and experts are warning of even greater losses unless governments take swift action.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati versus the press
Megawati versus the press President Megawati Soekarnoputri has accused the print and electronic media of making unbalanced reports, especially on the recent demonstrations against the government decision to increase fuel and gas prices as well as electricity and telephone rates. Megawati's emotional reaction reflected that the protests against her government were exaggerated.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Evidence usually resold by police'
'Evidence usually resold by police' The antidrug campaign seems to be getting more intensive support from the police as drug abuse problems become more serious. There are now an estimated four million drug addicts nationwide and some Rp 800 billion is spent daily just on drugs. The Jakarta Post talked to several city residents about the issue and their response to the police attempts. Syifa, 21, is a student at a private university in South Jakarta, majoring in tourism.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
House rushes to approve new regencies
House rushes to approve new regencies Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At a plenary meeting attended by less than 100 legislators, the House of Representatives (DPR) on Monday endorsed 10 bills on the establishment of 23 regencies and two municipalities in 10 provinces throughout the country. The meeting also approved a minor revision of Law No. 53/1999 on the establishment of regencies in the Riau Islands.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council unwilling to follow Sutiyoso in allocation cut
Council unwilling to follow Sutiyoso in allocation cut Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has agreed to a reduction in the Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) allocated to him in the 2003 draft city budget to about Rp 5 billion, but city councillors are against the idea, saying it should be cut by just Rp 950 million. "I checked the allocation of the money and suggested it be decreased to about Rp 5 billion," Sutiyoso announced at City Hall on Monday.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pedicab drivers want transmigration
Pedicab drivers want transmigration PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: About 500 families of pedicab drivers in Palembang, South Sumatra, wanted to enter the government-sponsored transmigration program for a better life and improved prosperity, a representative said.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maritime borders neglected
Maritime borders neglected Having gone through the ordeal caused by the dishonorable loss of Sipadan and Ligitan, the learned society of scholars and former competent government officials in the field of maritime affairs did the right thing by convening a panel discussion on the subject of maritime borders with neighboring countries in Jakarta on Jan. 16 (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 17 and Jan. 20).
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
EU, ASEAN look to turn page on Myanmar issue
EU, ASEAN look to turn page on Myanmar issue Jitendra Joshi, Agence France-Presse, Brussels The European Union and Southeast Asia were set Monday to try to put years of acrimony over Myanmar behind them in foreign ministers' talks focused on trade and terrorism. The two-yearly meeting between two of the world's biggest trading blocs was to take place on EU territory for the first time with an official from military-run Myanmar in attendance.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Senen traders have sorry story to tell
Senen traders have sorry story to tell Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A picture of gloom was painted by Heri, 25, a clothes trader whose kiosk was completely destroyed in Sunday's fire at Blok IV, Senen Market, Central Jakarta, which devastated almost all the kiosks in the area. "This was the only kiosk owned by my family ... And now it's gone," Heri sighed. He told The Jakarta Post that his father and mother, who live in Bandung, West Java, were now depressed as a result.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Any movement must be conveyed effectively
Any movement must be conveyed effectively Max Lane, Visiting Fellow, Center for Asia Pacific Social Transformation Studies, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia In the Jakarta Post, on Jan. 27, Juwono Sudarsono is quoted as stating that there was too much political party involvement in the wave of recent student demonstrations.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Witnesses' offer confusing testimony in Theys' trial
'Witnesses' offer confusing testimony in Theys' trial Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Five witnesses testified in court here on Monday that they had never seen any of seven soldiers charged with murdering Papuan separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay two years ago. The five said could not identify any of the defendants from the Army's Special Force (Kopassus) as the killers of Theys, leader of the separatist Papua Presidium Council (DPP).
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to pursue the assets of dead fraud convict
Govt to pursue the assets of dead fraud convict Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A wanted Indonesian banking and business magnate convicted of corruption, Hendra Rahardja, died on Sunday night in Australia, but the government said on Monday that it would still pursue his assets to pay his debts to the country. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that the Australian government had offered Jakarta some US$120 million of Hendra's assets in that country.
Tue, 28 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.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Juniors hope to steal the show in Pusam Cup
Juniors hope to steal the show in Pusam Cup Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Junior chess stars Susanto Megaranto, Tirta Chandra Purnama and Taufik Halay are relishing the prospect of taking on more experienced competitors at the Pusam Cup in Samarinda, East Kalimantan.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/Inside for 28/1/03
JP/1/Inside for 28/1/03 * Headlines: Bali suspect 'built bombs for church attacks'2 * National:Govt to pursue assets of dead fraud suspect4 * Archipelago:Thugs attack striking drivers, students 5 * Opinion: Any movement must be conveyed effectively6 * City: AJI wins lawsuit against governor 8 * Sports: Benko cracks four-minute barrier in World Cup 10 * World: N.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
The cost of the release and discharge policy
The cost of the release and discharge policy Lin Che Wei, CFA, Banking analyst, Jakarta Reading about all the public demonstrations against the hike in fuel prices and electricity rates, the release and discharge policy and the government's response to these issues, I was reminded of a cha-cha dance class. Two steps forward, two steps backward and you end up in the same place where you started, nothing changed, nothing improved and in the end all you get is tired.
Tue, 28 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.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers need more govt protection
Migrant workers need more govt protection M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Representatives of Indonesian workers in the Middle East and Malaysia called on the House of Representatives on Monday to pass the bill on workers' protection and ensure embassies offered effective help to abused Indonesians.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt treads tentatively in curbing forest misuse
Govt treads tentatively in curbing forest misuse Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing a number of possible measures in an attempt to curb the issuance of forest concessions and to crack down on illegal loggers amid rising international criticism, culminating last week when the largest donors expressed outrage over the increased deforestation and the lack of prevention. As part of the actions, early next month, Minister of Forestry M.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hun Sen orders Thai TV show off air
Hun Sen orders Thai TV show off air CAMBODIA: Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered on Monday a Thai-made TV series off the air in Cambodia and said one of its actresses was worth less than "grass" following media reports that she accused Cambodia of stealing the famous Angkor Wat temple from Thailand. There was no confirmation that actress Suwanan Kongying made the comments, and her spokeswoman in Bangkok denied she ever said anything against Cambodia.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest fake money sellers
Police arrest fake money sellers BOGOR: Four men arrested here last Saturday for allegedly selling counterfeit money remain under the police custody, chief of Bogor Police Precinct's detective unit Adj. Comr. Yayan said on Sunday. The suspects -- Imam Budiono, 48, Mardi, 53, Mufti, 50, and Suyono, 42 -- were raided while waiting for a customer inside a blue Kijang van near Hero's supermarket on Jl. Padjadjaran, he said.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cemen sales fall 4.9% 2002: SG
Cemen sales fall 4.9% 2002: SG JAKARTA: PT Semen Gresik of Indonesia said Monday its total cement sales for 2002 fell 4.9 percent to 14.485 million metric tons from 15.235 million tons a year earlier. Gresik, Indonesia's largest cement maker, said the fall was due to a decline of its cement exports volume last year. Semen Gresik's domestic cement sales in 2002 rose 5.9 percent to 11.872 million tons from 11.214 million tons a year earlier.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Free trade feared to threaten health jobs
Free trade feared to threaten health jobs Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country could face massive unemployment among professional health workers and inadequate health services for poor people if the government does not provide clear regulations on standards for health professionals, experts warn.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Jan. 27 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
World Bank grants Rp 33b to IPB
World Bank grants Rp 33b to IPB BOGOR: The World Bank has provided a fund of Rp 33 billion for the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) to improve its food technology program. IPB spokesman Agus Lelana said here on Monday that the World Bank decided to give the fund when the international body visited the agricultural institute last week. IPB rector Ahmad Ansori Mattjik said that the fund would be used in the QUE program (Quality Undergraduate Education).
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Housing sector is predicted to increase by 12% this year
Housing sector is predicted to increase by 12% this year Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The housing sector in the country is predicted to grow by 12 percent this year, with 130,000 houses estimated to be sold on the market, according to an expert. "Last year, about 115,000 units were sold, as compared to 98,000 units in 2001.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Dulmatin: 3x15
1. Dulmatin: 3x15 Bali suspect 'built bombs for church attacks' 2. jabar: 1x22 Abdul admits bombing churches 3. akbar: 2x28 A few brave legislators try again to oust Akbar
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to assess Arafura, Timor seas
RI to assess Arafura, Timor seas JAKARTA: Indonesia will work in partnership with East Timor, Australia, and Papua New Guinea to assess the ecosystems of the Arufura and Timor seas to help manage them better. The partnership was kicked-off at a two-day workshop beginning on Monday.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to offer 11 oil, gas blocks for bidding
RI to offer 11 oil, gas blocks for bidding Dow Jones, Jakarta The government will offer 11 oil and gas blocks for open bidding Saturday by private oil and gas companies, a government official said Monday. Iin Arifin Takhyan, oil and gas director general of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, said he will launch the bidding process in Bali during a gathering of oil and gas companies on the resort island this weekend.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands protest pulp plant 'operations' in Porsea
Thousands protest pulp plant 'operations' in Porsea Arpiadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Thousands of residents including activists from various non- governmental organizations, clergymen and ulemas again staged a protest on Monday against the reopening of a suspended pulp plant in Toba Samosir regency, North Sumatra.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1,630 houses for people in Papua
1,630 houses for people in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: The government plans to build 1,630 houses for people in seven regencies in Papua, including Jayapura, Nabire, Serui, Manokwari, Fakfak, Sorong and Timika. Developer of the housing development Umar AJ Alkatiri said on Monday that the project would require Rp 27.8 billion (US$2.9 million) from the state and provincial budget. The houses are to improve the standard of living of local people. --Antara
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda pilots
Garuda pilots have no conscience I feel that the recent demand made by the Association of Garuda Indonesian Airways' pilots that their salaries be increased to Rp 80 million a month amid the monetary crisis is absolutely embarrassing and illogical. I personally think that they are very selfish and have no conscience. The pilots threatened to go on strike if their demands were not met. If they go ahead with their threat, it will affect their customers.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt pledges to protect foreign interests
Govt pledges to protect foreign interests Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian security authorities vowed to protect foreign interests in the country amid increasing fears of anti-Western violence should the United States and its allies attack Iraq. Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said they were prepared to handle any unrest. They conceded unrest was likely in the event of an attack.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government plantations in violation of national labor laws
Government plantations in violation of national labor laws Apriadi Gunawan and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Several state-owned palm oil plantations in North Sumatra have employed tens of thousands of workers for years below the minimum wage and without the social security programs.
Tue, 28 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Haj organizers blamed for departure postponement
Haj organizers blamed for departure postponement Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government blamed a delay in the departure of about 1,200 Muslims making the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia on the haj organizers who arranged the flights. Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husein Al Munawar said the government did not intervene in transportation matters entrusted to travel agencies organizing the pilgrimage.