Archive: 30 January 2003
81 articles found
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
More regions could mean less public service
More regions could mean less public service Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The creation of new regencies and municipalities has increased concerns over deteriorating public services in regions across the country, as more local governments claim a share of the limited state budget, experts said.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Budget - 4x12
1. Budget - 4x12 Postpone budget approval: Activists 2. Cipinang - 2x 25 Riverbank residents can be environmentally friendly 3. Corrupt - 2x20 Alleged corruptor released from jail 4. Busway - 2x 25 Demands rise for review of controversial busway project 5. Speak - 2x20 'The Chinese are still discriminated against'
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir faces suspect status
Ba'asyir faces suspect status Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police officially declared on Wednesday that the alleged spiritual leader of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) Abubakar Ba'asyir was involved in the Oct. 12 Bali bombing and may soon be named a suspect. The police claim they have found early indications of Ba'asyir's involvement in the Bali bombing and are building up a case to declare him a suspect, said spokesman for the police investigating team Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muis denies prior knowledge of riot
Muis denies prior knowledge of riot JAKARTA: An Army general accused of failing to prevent riots in East Timor in 1999 denied on Wednesday that he had prior knowledge of the Sept. 9 riots in Dili. Former East Timor military commander Brig. Gen. Noer Muis told the human rights tribunal that his subordinate Lt. Col. Soedjarwo failed to inform him of an impending attack by pro-Jakarta militias on the residence of Dili Bishop Felipe Ximenes Belo on Sept.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Riau govt criticized for spending Rp 4b for journalists
Riau govt criticized for spending Rp 4b for journalists Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau The Riau administration spent at least Rp 4 billion of the province's 2002 budget in "fund assistance" for local journalists and their media organizations, a move that raised a number of serious ethical questions, legislators said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unocal farms in to Donggala PSC
Unocal farms in to Donggala PSC JAKARTA: Unocal Corporation said Tuesday its Unocal Donggala Limited subsidiary has reached agreement to farm in to the deepwater Donggala production-sharing contract (PSC) area offshore East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Unocal Donggala will acquire a 19.55-percent working interest in the PSC. TotalFinaElf, the operator, Pertamina, and Inpex Corp. hold the balance, it said in a press statement.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati envoy to visit Pyongyang
Megawati envoy to visit Pyongyang JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri special envoy to North Korea Nana Sutresna is slated to visit Pyongyang on Feb. 8 to find ways to support a peaceful settlement on the Korean Peninsula. "Indonesia was asked to help Pyongyang settle the issue. In response to the request, I will meet North Korean leaders during the visit," Nana said on Wednesday after a meeting with Megawati.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chinese-Balinese expect Year of the Goat to bring prosperity
Chinese-Balinese expect Year of the Goat to bring prosperity The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali On Jan. 26, the Chinese community in the predominantly Hindu Bali began a week-long celebration for the Chinese New Year, known here as Imlek, to welcome the Year of the Goat.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 -25 20,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 50 5 9,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 750 0 24,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 170 0 0 Andhi Chandra 450 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Postpone city budget approval, NGOs demand
Postpone city budget approval, NGOs demand Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five non-governmental organizations (NGOs) visited the City Council on Wednesday, demanding the postponement of approval of the 2003 city budget due to its lack of clarity over fund allocation and scope for corruption, as well as the fact that it does not favor the poor. "The drawing up of the budget was manipulative and irrational.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
On utility price hikes
On utility price hikes From Bisnis Indonesia In response to the recent price hikes which the government argues would remove price disparity, I would like to give the following comments and suggestions: Price disparity will lead to speculative practices, smuggling and corruption, making the government's intention to provide subsidies by reducing the prices of basic commodities counterproductive.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Deal with power producers
Deal with power producers The government's success in lowering the price that the state electricity company PT PLN is paying and will pay to 20 independent power producers (IPPs) will go a long way in reducing the company's financial burden and, at the same time, spur power investments while averting a looming electricity crisis.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Electoral system must be inclusive, fair: Cetro
Electoral system must be inclusive, fair: Cetro The acceptance of a more democratic electoral system by major parties Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), during the ongoing deliberation of the elections bill, must be observed with more caution, says Hadar N. Gumay of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro). He spoke to The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti on the issue.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rastika, a stranger in his own land
Rastika, a stranger in his own land Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Rastika, a well-known name in glass painting from Cirebon, West Java, is a stranger in his own land -- as far as his artwork is concerned. "I get more recognition in Jakarta and abroad than I do in my own hometown," said Rastika, 60, in a mixed tone of indictment, sadness, annoyance and anger.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JSX expects 40 firms to launch IPOs
JSX expects 40 firms to launch IPOs Around 40 Indonesian companies are expected to sell shares through initial public offerings this year, up from 23 last year, an official with the Jakarta Stock Exchange, or JSX, said Wednesday. They are expected to raise between two trillion rupiah ($1=IDR8,818) and IDR4 trillion from the IPOs, JSX President Director Erry Firmansyah told reporters.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP wants exiled rebels to face charges
RP wants exiled rebels to face charges PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government is studying how to seek the return from the Netherlands of an exiled communist leader on murder charges in the absence of an extradition treaty, an official said on Wednesday. Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison and seven communist guerrilla leaders were charged on Tuesday in connection with the assassination of a lawmaker two years ago. Sison denied the charges.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hong Kong employer fined for underpaying Indonesian maid:
Hong Kong employer fined for underpaying Indonesian maid: A Hong Kong woman was on Wednesday fined for paying her Indonesian domestic helper well under the government's prescribed minimum wage. The Tuen Mun Magistracy fined the employer HK$22,000 (US$2,824) for committing offenses under the Employment Ordinance, including the underpayment of wages to her maid. The employer paid her domestic helper HK$2,200 per month. The minimum allowable wage stipulated by the government is HK$3,670 per month.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt, House plan bill on border areas
Govt, House plan bill on border areas Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing that Indonesia might lose another island to neighboring countries, the government and House of Representatives (DPR) agreed on Wednesday to discuss a bill on the definitive demarcation of the country's borders.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prostitution is big biz in NTT
Prostitution is big biz in NTT ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The security officers should take stern measures to curb rampant prostitution in border areas of Indonesia and East Timor in Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), said a councillor. Maksimus Murrah, councillor at Belu Regency Legislature, said on Wednesday that the prostitution in the regency was hard to control although the police had arrested some sex workers and their handlers recently.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Russia to reactivate consulate in Surabaya
Russia to reactivate consulate in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: Russian Ambassador to Indonesia Vladimir Y. Plotnikov said he would focus on reopening the consulate office in Surabaya, East Java province to maintain good cooperation with the province. He said that the consulate office was needed to facilitate activities that could promote cooperation between Russia and the province. "Both East Java and Russia have great potential in the tourism and trade fields," Plotnikov said.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan. 29, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 -25 20,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 50 5 9,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 750 0 24,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 170 0 0 Andhi Chandra 450 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/DISCO30
JP/3/DISCO30 Election system must aim for inclusiveness, accountability The acceptance of a more democratic electoral system by major parties Golkar and the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), during the ongoing deliberation of the elections bill, must be observed with more caution, says Hadar Gumay of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro). He spoke to The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti on the issue.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
The government has declared Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which
The government has declared Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which falls on Saturday, a public holiday. The Chinese community are happy as they feel that their existence has at last been recognized. Yet, many still experience discrimination. Some of them related their experiences to The Jakarta Post. Fifi, not her real name, 30, is an elementary teacher in West Jakarta. She lives in Meruya, West Jakarta, with her husband and son: I won't celebrate Imlek in any special way.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ambigous law separates criticism from insult
Ambigous law separates criticism from insult Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Students and activists charged with insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri might have fallen victim to the law's vague language, separating criticism from insult, legal experts said. While criticizing the head of state is allowed, insulting her is not, according to the country's Criminal Code.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'The Chinese are still discriminated against'
'The Chinese are still discriminated against' The government has declared Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which falls on Saturday, a public holiday. The Chinese community are happy as they feel that their existence has at last been recognized. Yet, many still experience discrimination. Some of them related their experiences to The Jakarta Post. Fifi, not her real name, 30, is an elementary teacher in West Jakarta.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flood sweeps through two regencies in Riau
Flood sweeps through two regencies in Riau Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau The sporadic flooding in Riau over the last several weeks has begun to sweep through Indragiri Hulu and Pelalawan, two large regencies in the province, displacing more than 20,000 people and paralyzing a section of the East Trans-Sumatra Highway.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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================================================== (Caption for spotlight column. Client: PT Ford Motor Indonesia) FORD MOTOR INDONESIA ENVIRONMENTAL GRANT AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT: PT FORD MOTOR INDONESIA recently announced the five recipients for its grants for the conservation and environmental program. The event was held on Jan. 21 in Jakarta.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: RT / RW 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta 9:30 TV Drama: Aku Dan Kau 10:30 Entertainment 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 Buchari 3:03 Children's Program 4:00 TV Drama 4:30 Cartoon: Chibico 5:05 Pesantren...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. IMLEK: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. IMLEK: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Bali cheerful with coming Chinese New Year 2. LAWAH: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Sacred cave of the bats big on mystery
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Demand for luxury condominiums to soar in 2003
Demand for luxury condominiums to soar in 2003 Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The supplies of luxury condominiums for the middle and upper- end of the market in Jakarta will remain flat this year, while demand for them is likely to soar. Willyanto J. Halim, a property analyst with consulting firm PT Procon Indah, told reporters that supply would remain stagnant at 1999's level of 1,946 units due to the absence of new developments.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
A country without soul
A country without soul We are in moral crisis, said Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Hasyim Muzadi. The analogy was, he said, if a state's system and its pillars collapsed once, them its (the state's) morale was broken. Everything would lose it substance, and the state would no longer exist. In a letter to an international magazine a Singaporean likened Indonesia to a beggar: A humiliating and disgraceful description.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
British princess visits Bangkok
British princess visits Bangkok THAILAND: Britain's Princess Alexandra and her husband Sir Angus Ogilvy arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday for a six-day visit as private guests of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. The princess is the second child and only daughter of the late Duke and Duchess of Kent, and is a cousin of Queen Elizabeth.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Added-value services help banks keep customers
Added-value services help banks keep customers I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta People have different reasons for choosing a bank. Some might choose a certain bank because of its strategic location, while others may pick a bank that has an extensive ATM network or an Internet banking service. For Nancy, an executive of a car distributor, she chose a bank where she could pay her telephone, electricity and credit card bills through the bank's Internet banking service.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, January 30, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Sports Feature 8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: RT / RW 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta 9:30 TV Drama: Aku Dan Kau 10:30 Entertainment 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 Buchari 3:03 Children's Program 4:00 TV Drama 4:30 Cartoon: Chibico 5:05 Pesantren...
Thu, 30 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, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
2004 elections add to forestry woes
2004 elections add to forestry woes Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Illegal logging is set to intensify this year as political parties race to raise funds, even from illegal logging, to finance their campaigns ahead of the 2004 general elections, a senior government official warned on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Out-of-pocket, under the table: RI brand of justice
Out-of-pocket, under the table: RI brand of justice Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's corrupt judiciary has cost justice seekers or practitioners not only a lot of money but the right and opportunity to win a case. A retired Army lieutenant colonel said he had spent Rp 200 million (US$22,471) to win his claim over land from his former superior, a retired major general.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poverty to double Indonesia's population: BKKBN
Poverty to double Indonesia's population: BKKBN Debbie A. Lubis, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) warned on Wednesday the country's population would double within 50 years or earlier if the family planning program were neglected. With young, economically weak people predominant in Indonesia's population currently, the country could be home to 400 million people by 2053, BKKBN chairwoman Yaumil C.A. Achir said.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Differences over election system delay bill approval
Differences over election system delay bill approval The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the unanimous agreement among all factions of the House of Representatives to adopt the open-list, or directly proportional, system of general elections, major factions still have their own version of the system based on their political clout, and are thus delaying the House's approval of the elections bill.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Ba'asyir faces suspect status 2
* Headlines: Ba'asyir faces suspect status 2 * National:RI workers still safe in Mideast: Govt 4 * Archipelago: Flash floods extend in Riau 5 * Opinion: An urgent agenda for local human development7 * City:Postpone city budget approval, NGOs demand 8 * Sports: Angie reserves appointment with Dokic 10 * World: Mob torches Thai embassy in Phnom Penh 11 * Business:Debt repayment to reach $18.5b in 2003: BI 13 * Features: Rastika, a stranger in his own land 20
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police name another suspect in robbery
Police name another suspect in robbery JAKARTA: The police named on Wednesday another suspect in the robbery on Monday that resulted in the death of Wisnani Safitri, 52, wife of the secretary-general to the finance minister. Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo identified this latest suspect as Trondol, who is believed to have played a role in selecting Wisnani for the deadly robbery. Police also are searching for Bagong, another suspect who is believed to have helped organize the robbery.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI asks U.S. to exercise sefl-restraint on Iraq
RI asks U.S. to exercise sefl-restraint on Iraq Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government reiterated on Wednesday its position on the Iraq crisis and called on the United States to exercise self- restraint and review any plans to launch a unilateral attack. "We call on the United States to exercise self-restraint and not immediately decide to launch unilateral acts against Iraq," Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minivan passengers beat pickpocket
Minivan passengers beat pickpocket JAKARTA: Pickpockets employ numerous tricks to distract their victims, including feigning illness on public transportation vehicles. But when Kiki Adriansyah and an accomplice allegedly attempted this trick on a public minivan plying the Bekasi-Kaliabang route on Monday, all they received for their trouble was a beating. While his accomplice pretended to be sick, Kiki stole the cellular phone of a passenger.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
TPL to resume operations soon
TPL to resume operations soon Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite increasing protests from non-governmental organizations and locals, pulp mill PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL), the new name for PT Inti Indorayon Utama, will go ahead with its plan to resume operations in the next two months after gaining a green light from the government. Leo S.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
BHP Billiton oil and gas output down
BHP Billiton oil and gas output down SYDNEY: Anglo-Australian resources giant BHP Billiton posted mixed second-quarter production results Wednesday, with falls in oil and gas output offset by strong growth in iron ore production. The company said natural decline in two of its Australian fields and maintenance shutdowns at its British and US fields contributed to a 16 percent fall in oil and condensate production in the three months to Dec. 31, 2002, compared to the same period last year.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/9/Score
JP/9/Score Tennis US$1.3 million Pan Pacific Open (x denotes seeds) Singles first round Angelique Widjaja (Ina) bt Jeon Mi-Ra (Kor) 6-3, 6-3 Lisa Raymond (USA) bt Paola Suarez (Arg) 6-1, 4-6, 7-5 Iva Majoli (Cro) bt Alexandra Stevenson (USA) 6-3, 6-3 Elena Bovina (Rus) bt Anna Pistolesi (Isr x7) 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Magdalena Maleeva (Bul x5) bt Saori Obata (Jpn) 6-3, 6-3 Second round Monica Seles (USA x1) bt Ai Sugiyama (Jpn) 7-5, 5-7, 6-1 Chanda Rubin (USA x4) bt Katarina Srebotnik (Slo) 6-4, 6-0...
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bush's speech broadcast in Indonesia
Bush's speech broadcast in Indonesia Many Indonesians were able to follow President George W. Bush's state of the union address on Tuesday morning thanks to a simultaneous translation into Bahasa Indonesia courtesy of the U.S. Congress in Washington. The U.S. Embassy in Jakarta organized a gathering of selected journalists and scholars to watch the live telecast of the American president's speech in both English and Indonesian.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Crimes in Jakarta
Crimes in Jakarta It was not so much because she was a wife of a high-ranking government official, but the fact that she was killed in a very tragic and brutal manner. Wisnani Safitri was slashed in the neck to death by a man who robbed her of her bag containing cash after she had just withdrawn it from a bank. The tragic accident took place in front of her residence in Rawamangun, East Jakarta, on Monday.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN needs to strengthen ties to lure investments
ASEAN needs to strengthen ties to lure investments Fadli and Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) needs to strengthen cooperation among members to offer an attractive business environment for investors, a Singapore minister says.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI threatens to cut ties with Vanuatu over Papua
RI threatens to cut ties with Vanuatu over Papua Indonesia has threatened to sever diplomatic relations with Vanuatu over the Pacific nation's support for separatist rebels in Papua province, the state news agency Antara reported on Wednesday. Acting Indonesian ambassador to Australia Imron Cotan, quoted by Antara, said he delivered the message to Vanuatu Prime Minister Edward Nipake Natapei in a meeting in mid-January.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI workers still safe in Mideast, says govt
RI workers still safe in Mideast, says govt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 1.5 million workers employed in Middle Eastern countries should remain safe should the United States and its allies lauch an attack on Iraq as Indonesia, besides preparing a contingency plan, has gained assurances on their safety from host countries in the region.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Floods are menacing
Floods are menacing In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts of the capital, including areas that had never before been touched by flood waters. The flooding claimed many lives and crippled the capital for days. Thousands of people had to spend nights in their vehicles or in roadside shelters because the roads to their homes were underwater. Now, one year later, we are again entering February and heavy rains are expected.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
DHL clarifies
DHL clarifies I refer to your article titled RI professionals not ready for competition published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 16, 2003. While your reporter brings up a valid point, we need to be aware that good quality Indonesian professionals do exist. Indeed, there are many skilled, qualified and extremely competent Indonesian professions working across a broad spectrum of industries and they are just as capable as their foreign counterparts.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
20 killed, dozens missing in Garut landslides
20 killed, dozens missing in Garut landslides Yuli Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Garut, West Java At least 20 people have been killed, and dozens of others are missing and feared dead after landslides triggered by torrential rains swept through three villages in the West Java town of Garut, officials and residents said on Wednesday.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia to remain competitive in manufacturing: Singapore
Southeast Asia to remain competitive in manufacturing: Singapore Agence France-Presse, Singapore Southeast Asia will remain competitive as a manufacturing base despite the rapid growth of industries in China, Singapore Trade Minister George Yeo said Wednesday. "First, Southeast Asia has a longer history in advanced manufacturing and has built up strong competencies over the years, with well-developed knowledge clusters," he said.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Discourse on Islam needs more participants
Discourse on Islam needs more participants Eva K. Sundari, Lecturer, School of Economics Researcher, Center for Women Studies, Airlangga University, Surabaya The registration requirement for Indonesian citizens living in the United States hurts this nation's dignity. America is being discriminative by placing Indonesia on its list of 25 countries suspected of harboring Islamic terrorists.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt assures water still free for daily needs
Govt assures water still free for daily needs Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government assured on Wednesday that the public would not have to pay for river water used for daily needs such as bathing, washing clothes, cleaning and cooking, and that water used for farming and fish ponds owned by small-scale farmers would also remain free of charge.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
SilkAir to suspend Makassar flights
SilkAir to suspend Makassar flights SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) said in a statement Wednesday its regional wing SilkAir will suspend its weekly flights to the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar from March 26. "After a long and careful review, we have decided to suspend the Makassar flights because they are no longer viable.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bishop of Dili calls for independent control of Timor Sea oil
Bishop of Dili calls for independent control of Timor Sea oil Agence France-Presse, Lisbon The Bishop of Dili called Wednesday for the creation of an independent body to oversee the exploitation of Timor Sea oil reserves, the Portuguese news agency Lusa reported. "The oil is under the Timor Sea, it belongs to everybody and everybody has the right to know what is at stake. That is democracy and transparency," Bishop Ximenes Belo told the agency.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Riverbank residents can be environtmentally friendly
Riverbank residents can be environtmentally friendly Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Residents of Penas Tanggul, a poor area along the banks of the Cipinang River in East Jakarta, are proving themselves to be environmentally friendly, in the process refuting charges that they are a major cause of the seasonal floods that swamp Jakarta. All of the houses along this strip of riverbank are built two to three metres away from the river, with their fronts facing the river.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, Singapore discuss water supply
RI, Singapore discuss water supply JAKARTA: The governments of Indonesian and Singapore have intensified talks on a plan to export water from Riau to the city state. Director General of Water Resources at the Ministry of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Roestam Sjarief said on Wednesday the two governments had focused on technical and legal matters in the plan.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kemal accentuates humanity through the lens
Kemal accentuates humanity through the lens Simon Howland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two exciting projects by a young Indonesian photo journalist paint a picture of a thriving industry capable of standing unaided on the world stage. Kemal Jufri's work on the aftermath of the Bali bombings and work in progress on the children of Timor Lorosae are a testament to the skills of one of the nation's finest photographers and an indication of what Indonesian photo journalists have to offer. On Oct.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators undecided on three issues
Legislators undecided on three issues The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Under pressure of time constraints, a number of legislators and government officials are holding closed-door meetings at Hotel Horison in Ancol, North Jakarta, to resolve a number of contentious issues regarding the general election bill.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Banking industry improves, but can't propel economy
Banking industry improves, but can't propel economy Rikza Abdullah, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia's banking industry has shown improvement but it remains weak in its ability to fuel real economic growth in the country. During the first 11 months of 2002, for example, Indonesia's commercial banks managed to improve their combined capital and total funds collected from depositors but they, for some reason, failed to channel most of the deposited funds to borrowers.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt claims illegal logging lower
Govt claims illegal logging lower JAKARTA: The government claimed on Wednesday that illegal logging activities in the country's conservation areas had declined in 2002. Widodo S. Ramono, Director of Natural Conservation Areas at the Ministry of Forestry said three national parks, Tanjung Puting in Kalimantan, Siberut and Kerinci Seblat in Sumatra, were good examples of the decline in illegal logging activities.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Demand for luxury condos to soar
Demand for luxury condos to soar Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The supplies of luxury condominiums for the middle and upper- end of the market in Jakarta will remain flat this year, while demand for them is likely to soar. Willyanto J. Halim, a property analyst with consulting firm PT Procon Indah, told reporters that supply would remain stagnant at 1999's level of 1,946 units due to the absence of new developments.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
How do we choose a bank in more objective approach?
How do we choose a bank in more objective approach? Elvyn G. Masassya, Banking analyst, Jakarta Most of us, in one way or another, frequently make use of the various services provided by a bank: time deposits, savings and current accounts and money transfers, just to name a few. In short, forming a relationship with a bank has very much become an integral part of our lives. However, some people go through some unpleasant experiences with their banks.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Demands rise for review of controversial busway project
Demands rise for review of controversial busway project Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration remains at a loss as to when to start the controversial busway system, while criticism demanding a review of the project has increased. Despite the mounting criticism however, the administration is obstinate enough to proceed with the project.
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An urgent agenda for local human development
An urgent agenda for local human development S.A. Chowdhury, Principal Sector Specialist, Asian Development Bank, Jakarta Adam Smith once wrote, "No one needs be bankrupt by investing in human beings." All over the present day world it is recognized that the educational achievement and economic success are closely linked; the battle to raise a nation's living standards is fought first and foremost in the classrooms.
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Maiden flight of new local airline
Maiden flight of new local airline Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin inaugurated on Wednesday the maiden commercial flight of Sutera I Airlines from Medan, capital of North Sumatra, to Sibolga in a bid to connect the province's more isolated areas.
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Hotel room rates up by 5-15 percents
Hotel room rates up by 5-15 percents JAKARTA: Jakarta's hotels have increased room rates by up to 15 percent, following the government's decision to increase fuel prices, electricity rates and the regional minimum wage. "Actually, we don't really want to increase the room rates due to the sluggish market," Jakarta International Hotel Association spokeswoman Indah Aryani said Wednesday.
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Rupiah Rates Jan. 29
Rupiah Rates Jan. 29 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Jan. 29 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,509.17 4,914.91 5,240.09 5,183.76 Brunei dollar 1 5,396.53 4,815.71 5,132.95 5,079.15 Canadian dollar 1 6,117.15 5,458.36 5,818.37 5,756.94 Swiss franc 1 6,913.00 6,170.24 6,575.34 6,507.77 Danish krone 1 1,364.49 1,217.45 1,297.85 1,284.05 Euro 1 10,142.63 9,053.73 9,647.23 9,548.99 Poundsterling 1 15,364.26 13,714.39 14,613.82 14,464.60 Hong Kong dollar 1...
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Govt 'finds' Rp 21.6 trillion at BI
Govt 'finds' Rp 21.6 trillion at BI Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government unveiled on Wednesday that it was holding some Rp 21.6 trillion (about US$2.4 billion) in cash stashed away in the investment fund account (RDI), part of which is to be used to help finance the 2003 state budget.
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse (95)- 48 pts BB l/c 7cols 1line (1x38)
1. Discourse (95)- 48 pts BB l/c 7cols 1line (1x38) Electoral system must be inclusive, fair: Cetro 2. Ancol (60) - 36 pts BBl/c 4cols 1lines (1x24) Legislators still undecided over bill 3. Border (42) - 36 pts BB l/c 4cols 1line (1x24) Govt, House plan bill on border areas 4. Antiwar (47) - 36 pts BB l/c 3cols 2lines (2x18) 1,500 hold peaceful protest near Capitol 5. Susul (25) - 28 pts BBl/c 2cols 2lines (2x16) RI threatens to cut ties with Vanuatu --- 4. Photo A 3x24 5. Ads
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Muslim students blockade McDonald's
Muslim students blockade McDonald's PEKANBARU, Riau: A number of students from the Riau chapter of the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (KAMMI) sealed off and closed down a McDonald's restaurant on Wednesday in their protest of what they perceived as the United States' "intervention" in other countries' internal affairs. Despite a large police presence, the students were able to blockade the building as a way of boycotting U.S. products.
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Govt must push regions to drop bad policies
Govt must push regions to drop bad policies A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is not doing enough to resolve the poor investment climate in provinces and districts, according to Regional Autonomy Watch (KPPOD).
Thu, 30 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. banjir: 26 x 1 line
1. banjir: 26 x 1 line Flash floods extend in Riau 2. APBD: 30 x 1 line Rp 4b aid for journalists questioned 3. TPL: 26 x 1 line TPL to resume operations soon 4. Sutera: 16 x 2 lines Local airline makes maiden flight
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Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 30, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 30, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo, The Greatest Love For All, by five Bali's leading Photographes, Agus Pande, Murdani Usman, Toto Parwatha, Rama Surya, Ulung Wicaksono, at Center Stage, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. until Feb. 14, Contact: Deddy (Tel. 0361-761869). * 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.
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Goa Lawah Temple offers mystery, serenity
Goa Lawah Temple offers mystery, serenity Tri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Klungkung, Bali Goa Lawah is certainly not Batman's cave or a dwelling for vampires as depicted in fiction novels, although the millions of bats (Eonnycentris spelacea) certainly give that appearance. Locals consider the bats sacred guardians of the famous Goa Lawah temple, one of Bali's major Hindu temples, located near the beach of Kusamba in Klungkung, 45 kilometers east of Denpasar.
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Tangerang court agrees to alleged corruptor's plea
Tangerang court agrees to alleged corruptor's plea TANGERANG: The Tangerang District Court agreed Wednesday to place a defendant in a Rp 5.8 billion corruption case under house arrest, despite the fact that he has been running from the law for two years. Presiding judge Soeprapto said he granted the request filed by defendant Agus Burhanuddin, a former high-ranking official with the Tangerang municipal administration, based on guarantees from the defendant, his wife and his lawyer.
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Foreign debt repayment to reach $18.5b in 2003: BI
Foreign debt repayment to reach $18.5b in 2003: BI Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia foreign debt repayments this year are forecast to total US$18.5 billion, according to central bank statistics obtained by Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday. The private sector will repay about $12.1 billion in principal and interest on its borrowings, while the government must repay about $6.4 billion, the central bank figures estimate. Foreign debt repayments remain a weight on Indonesia's capital account.