Archive: 9 January 2003
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Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Expansion by foreign firms stronger in 2002: BKPM
Expansion by foreign firms stronger in 2002: BKPM Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the poor image of the country's business climate, some existing foreign investors continued to make expansion plans last year, according to the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM).
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flyovers or
Flyovers or underpasses needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection. After observing road conditions for many years, I have found that the traffic congestion at the Pasar Minggu intersection is really very serious, as vehicles merge from Warung Buncit/Ragunan and from Pasar Rebo/Tanjung Barat.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso allows bus fare hike of up to 10 percent
Sutiyoso allows bus fare hike of up to 10 percent Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting protests on the increase in fuel prices and utility rates, Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday that his administration would allow a maximum 10 percent increase in public transportation fares. "At maximum, an increase by 10 percent would be reasonable," Sutiyoso told reporters. Sutiyoso had the final say in the joint team which was formed to discuss the fares increase.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two Chinese tourists arrested in Maumere
Two Chinese tourists arrested in Maumere MAUMERE, East Nusa Tenggara: Two Chinese nationals were arrested in the East Nusa Tenggara regency of Sikka for allegedly misusing their tourist visas, police said on Wednesday. Zhang Changgong, 30, and Ke Su Ping, 27, were detained at the Wini Wai II Hotel by Sikka district police officers on Monday, one day after their arrival from the East Java capital of Surabaya. Sikka Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. F.X.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance. Unfortunately, for a birth certificate, an official in charge in North Jakarta's municipality demands between Rp 30,000 and Rp 40,000, while the original fee is only Rp 5,000. This means a rise of 500 percent to 700 percent.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BI JP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.29 Swiss franc 1 6,736.72 6,019.72 6,411.47 6,344.86 Danish krone 1 1,322.46 1,181.64 1,258.61 1,245.46 Euro 1 9,823.58 8,776.97 9,349.29 9,251.03 Poundsterling 1 15,135.89 13,525.57 14,405.11 14,256.12...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Traditional leaders meet to help end Maluku strife
Traditional leaders meet to help end Maluku strife Ati Nurbaiti, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku More than 100 rajas (traditional leaders) from the Maluku islands will begin a three-day meeting here on Thursday in a bid to bring a complete end to four years of sectarian fighting in the troubled islands following a peace deal.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Angie suffers double loss to Loit in Canberra
Angie suffers double loss to Loit in Canberra Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite brimming with confidence, Indonesia's Angelique Widjaja was defeated by Emilie Loit of France in the second round of the US$110,000 Canberra Classic women's tennis tournament on Wednesday. To complete Indonesian woe, Angie, teaming up with Argentinean Clarisa Fernandez, had to abandon her women's doubles hopes, crashing out to Loit and Tathiana Garbin.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Balinese look to 2003 as year for healing
Balinese look to 2003 as year for healing Rita A. Widiadana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The name "Bali" has always been associated with the image of a paradise island. The Oct. 12 terrorist attack, however, shattered this tranquil image of the international tourist destination. As the New Year unfolds, the Balinese people expressed fresh hopes as put forward by some of its most prominent figures.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
OPEC calls emergency meeting
OPEC calls emergency meeting Reuters, Dubai/Kuwait/London OPEC producers on Wednesday called an emergency weekend meeting to decide how much more crude to pump to prevent a long- running strike in Venezuela and a looming war in Iraq causing an oil price shock. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said oil ministers will meet on Jan. 12 in Vienna after a 25 percent rise in prices in the past two months.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen question financial aid
Fishermen question financial aid MANADO, North Sulawesi: Fishermen in the regency of Minahasa have questioned the absence of financial aid slated for small scale industries that they need to boost productivity. The funds were provided by several state enterprises, and were intended to help small scale industries improve their products. Local fishermen, however, have been mostly forgotten.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Attention:
Attention: PLN-Cimanggis From Koran Tempo The power supply in Harjamukti village, Cimanggis, Depok, is subject to frequent blackouts, particularly during thunderstorms. On Dec. 26, 2002, for instance, there was a blackout from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., even though the last rattle of thunder was shortly after 6 p.m. Every time we make a complaint to the local office of the state electricity company (PLN), they tell us that something has to be repaired.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Jakarta to set up antiterrorism group 2
* Headlines: Jakarta to set up antiterrorism group 2 * National: Police fail to link al-Qaeda with bombers4 * Archipelago:Traditional leaders meet to end Maluku strife5 * Opinion:Women workers left behind by globalization7 * City: Late budget approval delays projects8 * Sports: Angie suffers double loss to Loit in Canberra10 * World: Taiwan airlines allowed to fly to China 11 * Business: OPEC calls emergency meeting14 * Features: Balinese look to 2003 as year for healing17
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students report disruption
Students report disruption BOGOR: Some 50 students of the Pharmaceutical Institute (STIFAR) lodged a complaint with the Bogor city council on Tuesday over the disruption of activities at the school. The students reported that the school had been closed by the school management reportedly due to financial constraints since Dec. 16. The management failed to give the students clear reasons for the temporary closure. It only said in a posted notice that activities would resume on Feb. 3.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia
The politics of Muslims-Christian relations in Indonesia Bob S. Hadiwinata Head International Relations Department, University of Parahyangan, Bandung Open conflict between the majority Muslims and minority Christians has been rare in Indonesian history. When it does break out, however, it is often violent and brutal. Violent clashes between Muslims and Christians in Maluku, Kalimantan and Sulawesi perhaps represent the most brutal episode of Muslims- Christian relations in Indonesian history.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BI JP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.29 Swiss franc 1 6,736.72 6,019.72 6,411.47 6,344.86 Danish krone 1 1,322.46 1,181.64 1,258.61 1,245.46 Euro 1 9,823.58 8,776.97 9,349.29 9,251.03 Poundsterling 1 15,135.89 13,525.57 14,405.11 14,256.12...
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'I've heard about subsidies, but are they real?'
'I've heard about subsidies, but are they real?' Life is becoming harder and harder, especially for the poor, due to the rises in fuel and utility charges, which may well trigger an increase in public transportation fares. The government says that it has provided a fuel-subsidy compensation fund to help the poor. What do the people say? Ety, 24, is an employee in a firm in Pulogadung, East Jakarta.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta warns East Timor against accusing militiamen
Jakarta warns East Timor against accusing militiamen Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has warned newly established East Timor that it risks hurting bilateral relations with Indonesia by blaming former militia members for security disturbances there. East Timor, Indonesia's former 27th province, has accused former militia members of involvement in an armed attack in Tiarelelo and Loubeno villages that killed four people and injured 12 others last Sunday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta About 150 becak (trishaw) drivers united in the Daya Manunggal Becak Driver Group (PBDM) visited the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta Wednesday, pressing for their right to operate legally in Jakarta. They demanded that the city administration stop raids and allocate funds towards better management of the becak transportation system instead.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Media is not sympathetic to me: Megawati
Media is not sympathetic to me: Megawati The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri complained on Wednesday over what she called unbalanced reports by the national media regarding the increase in utility rates. Venting her irritation at the media, Megawati said that newspapers and television stations had always misunderstood her decisions and turned facts upside down.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia braces for U.S. war on Iraq
Indonesia braces for U.S. war on Iraq Endy M. Bayuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While continuing its opposition to any United States plan to invade Iraq without the approval of the United Nations, Indonesia says it is already bracing itself for the worst. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirajuda said on Wednesday that the international debate about Iraq would intensify in the days approaching Jan.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra Crude Palm Oil Output Up 3.8%
Astra Crude Palm Oil Output Up 3.8% JAKARTA: Indonesian plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari said Wednesday that its crude palm oil output in the first 11 months of 2002 rose 3.8% from the year-earlier period to 502,770 metric tons. The company said the increase in CPO production was mainly driven by a 5.3% on-year increase in production of fresh fruit bunches and an increase in the extraction rate to 23.1% from 22.3%. Astra Agro is a unit of PT Astra International Indonesia. -- Dow Jones
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Anthrax blamed for eight deaths in W. Nusa Tenggara
Anthrax blamed for eight deaths in W. Nusa Tenggara The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor At least eight people died in the country's eastern island of Sumbawa supposedly from anthrax, which also infected seven others in the West Java city of Bogor. The eight victims, aged between seven and 55 years, were found dead after having eaten infected goat meat, Antara news agency reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regions 'in charge' of preservation
Regions 'in charge' of preservation JAKARTA: Local governments will have to share greater responsibility in the preservation of Indonesian coastal areas and seas across the country, an official said. Deputy environment minister Liana Bratasida said on Wednesday that provincial, regional and municipal administrations were required by law to care for the environment.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt assists W. Lampung to recover from landslide
Govt assists W. Lampung to recover from landslide Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Krui, Lampung The government granted on Wednesday Rp 1 billion (US$111,000) in financial assistance to the West Lampung administration to help several villages there recover from a landslide disaster. Vice President Hamzah Haz said the donation would be used to rebuild destroyed houses, damaged public facilities and other public utilities.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to open Borobudur festival
Megawati to open Borobudur festival MAGELANG, Central Java: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to open the Borobudur International Festival 2003, scheduled for June 11 to June 17. Central Java tourism office head Hengky Hermantoro said on Wednesday that representatives from at least 13 countries would participate in the festival, marking the 20th anniversary of the renovation of the Borobudur Temple.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI rejects foreign research on Papua, Aceh
RI rejects foreign research on Papua, Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has announced a plan to restrict foreign researchers' access to conduct field work in Papua and Aceh, saying that many came with intentions other than academic goals that could amount to an interference in Indonesia's domestic affairs.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BI JP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.29 Swiss franc 1 6,736.72 6,019.72 6,411.47 6,344.86 Danish krone 1 1,322.46 1,181.64 1,258.61 1,245.46 Euro 1 9,823.58 8,776.97 9,349.29 9,251.03 Poundsterling 1 15,135.89 13,525.57 14,405.11 14,256.12...
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Birth certificate fees
Birth certificate fees From Warta Kota North Jakarta municipality head, Soebagio, has often said he would dump into a garbage bin all praise but will treasure criticism about the municipality administration's performance. Unfortunately, for a birth certificate, an official in charge in North Jakarta's municipality demands between Rp 30,000 and Rp 40,000, while the original fee is only Rp 5,000. This means a rise of 500 percent to 700 percent.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three arrested for risque games
Three arrested for risque games TANGERANG: Three men were arrested on Tuesday by the Tangerang Police for renting R-rated video games to elementary school children. The police also confiscated 13 R-rated video games from the suspects, who run a play station rental store on Jl. Karet in Cibodasari subdistrict, Cibodas district, Tangerang. Arif Hidayat, 31, Syardifudin, 39, and Wawan, 20, were arrested following complaints from parents in the neighborhood.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shares end lower amid fears of violent protests
Shares end lower amid fears of violent protests Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended lower for the sixth consecutive trading day Wednesday, led by selling in car maker PT Astra International ahead of the close of registration for its planned rights issue Thursday, dealers said. Overall sentiment remained weak given growing concerns that protests against recent price and tariff hikes will escalate, they said.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang to get haj dormitory
Tangerang to get haj dormitory TANGERANG: A Rp 7.5 billion haj dormitory for Banten province will be built on five hectares of land in Sepatan district, Tangerang regency, this year. The head of the regency's Development Planning Body, Suryana, said on Wednesday the administration had allocated Rp 2.5 billion from the 2003 budget for the project. The provincial administration also will provide up to Rp 5 billion for the construction.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 X 11
4 X 11 Traditional leaders meet to help end Maluku strife JP/5/antrax 2 x 26 Anthrax blamed for eight deaths in W. Nusa Tenggara 1 x 45 JP/5/SULTAN Royal family split over appointment of new sultan JP/5/donation 4 x 12 Govt assists W. Lampung to recover from landslide
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers set for biggest anti-utility price hikes
Workers set for biggest anti-utility price hikes Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 25,000 workers are expected to hit the streets of Jakarta on Thursday in what will likely be the biggest demonstration so far against the utility price hikes. The protesters plan to assemble in front of the State Palace to demand the government of President Megawati Soekarnoputri call off the increases in fuel prices and electricity and telephone rates.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kopassus helped attacks by Christian gang: Lawyer
Kopassus helped attacks by Christian gang: Lawyer The Agence France-Presse, Jakarta A lawyer for a Christian gang suspected of deadly bombings and shootings in Maluku province said Wednesday some attacks had been assisted by special forces soldiers. He said detained members of the youth gang Coker have admitted they had waged a series of attacks since 2000, including last year's blast at a soccer stadium that killed four female athletes and the sinking of a boat that also killed four.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI benchmark rate down again
BI benchmark rate down again The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said the interest rate on its one-month SBI promissory notes declined again during the weekly Wednesday auction, which is surprising given the expected strong inflationary pressure this month as a result of the utility price hikes. The benchmark rate slipped to 12.89 percent from 12.93 percent previously.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Life becomes harder, even for middle-income earners
Life becomes harder, even for middle-income earners Maria Endah Hulupi and Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Patricia Situmorang, 35, said that starting this month, she will no longer eat out with her friends at cafes or restaurants. Unless, of course, somebody pays for her. "I have to really tighten my budget because of the recent hikes, so that I can save some money," said the owner of a small boutique in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta. As a single woman, Patricia depends on herself.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Royal family split over appointment of new sultan
Royal family split over appointment of new sultan Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Cirebon people are turning their attention to the Kanoman Palace, home of one of three royal families in the West Java ancient city, as a dispute over the coveted throne heightens. The conflict surfaced after the sultanate's chief executive, Prince Mohamad Imamuddin, disclosed on Jan.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to give tax cuts, incentives for businesses
Govt to give tax cuts, incentives for businesses Rendi A. Witular and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will provide a tax cut facility and other incentives to the business sector as compensation for the increase in utility rates. The incentives were promised by Minister of Finance Boediono during a meeting between business leaders and Vice President Hamzah Haz and other senior economic ministers on Wednesday afternoon.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati awards U.S. scholar Bresnan
Megawati awards U.S. scholar Bresnan President Megawati Soekarnoputri honored American researcher John J. Bresnan (right) on Wednesday for helping thousands of Indonesian scholars to study abroad during a decade of working with the Ford Foundation. Megawati presented Bresnan of Columbia University with the Bintang Jasa Pratama, or the Star of Primary Service, one of the highest honors for work that promotes Indonesia.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Noted political analyst Affan Gafar sent his last message to President Megawati Soekarnoputri hours before he died of a heart attack near his house on Wednesday. "Megawati should address the nation on her administration's decision to simultaneously increase prices as it will psychologically appease the angered people," Affan told a local journalist who asked for his comment on the current government's unpopular policy, which has sparked sporadic rallies.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism, Iraq war on agenda for Straw's Southeast Asian visit
Terrorism, Iraq war on agenda for Straw's Southeast Asian visit Agence France-Presse, Singapore British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw arrived in Singapore on Wednesday on a whirlwind series of meetings with Southeast Asian leaders to discuss terrorism and a possible war against Iraq. Straw met first with Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, and was later to hold talks with Foreign Minister S. Jayakumar.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rebel commander shot dead in RP
Rebel commander shot dead in RP PHILIPPINES: An alleged Moro rebel commander and a companion were shot dead by gunmen in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, police said on Wednesday. Abdulrahjak Kabalu Siambal, 31, believed to be a commander of the Muslim separatist Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Marcos Ruta were killed instantly when gunmen on a motorcycle attacked them on Tuesday in the town of Polomolok, Chief Inspector Florendo Quidilla said.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women workers left behind by globalization
Women workers left behind by globalization Ati Nurbaiti, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A steady inflow of foreign exchange totaling approximately US$1 billion from Indonesia's migrant workers in 2002 alone has led to the state's complicity in the violation of its citizens' human rights. The contribution came from 465,485 workers, mostly "unskilled," meaning a large portion of them are women in household and child care services.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BI JP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.29 Swiss franc 1 6,736.72 6,019.72 6,411.47 6,344.86 Danish krone 1 1,322.46 1,181.64 1,258.61 1,245.46 Euro 1 9,823.58 8,776.97 9,349.29 9,251.03 Poundsterling 1 15,135.89 13,525.57 14,405.11 14,256.12...
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Late budget approval delays projects
Late budget approval delays projects Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All projects planned by the city administration this year will start late as the approval of the 2003 budget by the City Council will likely come late. According to the schedule of the budget meetings, which was made available on Wednesday, Governor Sutiyoso is scheduled to officially submit the budget to the council and give his introductory speech during a plenary session on Monday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gabsi to launch drive to promote bridge talent
Gabsi to launch drive to promote bridge talent Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to foster new talent, the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) will promote bridge in schools, said the newly appointed chairwoman, Miranda Goeltom, on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Heritage Year 2003 opens
Heritage Year 2003 opens YOGYAKARTA: Minister of Tourism and Culture I Gde Ardhika and Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih on Wednesday jointly marked the beginning of Indonesia Heritage Year 2003 at Sambi village, Pakem, Sleman regency, some 20 kilometers north of here. A five-day international symposium and workshop on Managing Heritage Environment in Asia was also opened officially on the same day. Organizing committee chairman Laretna T.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to set up antiterrorism group
Jakarta to set up antiterrorism group Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia plans to establish a consortium to coordinate financial assistance from the international community aimed at enhancing the country's efforts to fight terrorism. "We are determined to set up a 'consortium' consisting of countries that are willing to support us in security issues especially in dealing with terrorists," Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Focus on business
Focus on business The government's decision to shift the focus of its attention this year from macroeconomic management to microeconomic development and the improvement of basic infrastructure is timely and quite appropriate. Despite its lack of credibility and its poorer-than-expected record of performance, the government did deserve some credit for its achievement in strengthening macroeconomic stability.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Let's curb crime
Let's curb crime Three unidentified men in an Isuzu Panther van robbed Abdul Nasir, a 40-year-old Singaporean, of his Kijang van in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, on Saturday. Blindfolded and tied up, Nasir and his partner Nia were dumped on the roadside and the thieves made away with his vehicle. Earlier in the same day, two people stole a bag containing Rp 4 million cash from a Japanese national, Ichida, in Kembangan, West Jakarta.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Support for blue
Support for blue sky program needed From Media Indonesia Man himself must make sure that his environment will be pollution-free. That's why we have the Kyoto Protocol and the Montreal Amendment. The Kyoto Protocol calls for each country to gradually reduce CO2 emissions while the Montreal Amendment calls for, among other things, a gradual cut in the use of Chloro Fluoro Carbons (CFCs). CO2 is usually emitted by factories and motorized vehicles.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta About 150 becak (trishaw) drivers united in the Daya Manunggal Becak Driver Group (PBDM) visited the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta Wednesday, pressing for their right to operate legally in Jakarta. They demanded that the city administration stop raids and allocate funds towards better management of the becak transportation system instead.
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;JP;ASA; ANPAa..r.. Business-currency-BI JP/ / Rupiah Rates Jan. 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,411.26 4,832.85 5,150.00 5,093.88 Brunei dollar 1 5,409.87 4,833.05 5,148.68 5,094.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,036.00 5,392.05 5,744.57 5,683.29 Swiss franc 1 6,736.72 6,019.72 6,411.47 6,344.86 Danish krone 1 1,322.46 1,181.64 1,258.61 1,245.46 Euro 1 9,823.58 8,776.97 9,349.29 9,251.03 Poundsterling 1 15,135.89 13,525.57 14,405.11 14,256.12...
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i-box 1 Components of UMP calculations in Greater Jakarta: 1. Minimum monthly living cost (KHM) 2. Company performance 3. Minimum wage in Greater Jakarta 4. Economic growth and per capita income 5. Consumer price index 6. Job market situation Source: City Manpower and Transmigration Office i-box 2 Minimum monthly living cost (KMH) per person (Based on 3,000 calories/day) .TB.40" 1.80" 2.90" 4.2" 4.5" 5.7" No. Needs Monthly Monthly ( d Unit/kg/Pcs month tion* tion ** ( h d 8 3,200 48,000 2.
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Telkom has yet to fulfill preconditions of rate hike
Telkom has yet to fulfill preconditions of rate hike Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and state-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom have not yet fulfilled most of the preconditions stipulated by the House of Representatives for the approval of the increase in telephone rates. Therefore the higher rates that came into effect early this month were not legal, an analyst said on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to host antiterrorism meeting
RI to host antiterrorism meeting JAKARTA: Southeast Asian police chiefs would meet in Indonesia this month to discuss terrorism, drugs and transnational crimes, an official said Wednesday. National police spokesman Zainuri Lubis said the three-day meeting starting Jan. 20 would be attended by police chiefs and representatives from the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'TNI not responsible for abuses'
'TNI not responsible for abuses' JAKARTA: Former justice minister Muladi said Wednesday that legal military personnel stationed in East Timor before, during and after the 1999 referendum were doing their job for the country and therefore could not be blamed for abuses by militia members.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police fail to connect al-Qaeda with Bali bombers
Police fail to connect al-Qaeda with Bali bombers The Jakarta Post, Singapore/Denpasar National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday that investigators were unable to establish a link between Osama bin Laden's al-Qaeda network and Muslim militants blamed for the deadly Bali bombings last October. The police are detaining 15 of the 26 suspects in the Oct. 12 blasts that killed more than 190 people and injured some 300 others.
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Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 9, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 9, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 979253), until Feb. 15. * Photos: The Lover of Zeus by Polina Sirosh, Pala Restaurant, Jl. By Pass Ngurah Rai No. 121 X, Sanur, Bali, Jan. 14-31 * Painting: Metafor Tubuh by Putu Sutawijaya, Komaneka Fine Art Gallery, Ubud, Bali, until Jan. 28.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate
'Becak' drivers fight for their right to operate Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 150 becak (trishaw) drivers united in the Daya Manunggal Becak Driver Group (PBDM) visited the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) office in Central Jakarta Wednesday, pressing for their right to operate legally in Jakarta. They demanded that the city administration stop raids and allocate funds towards better management of the becak transportation system instead.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Injustice deepens people's disappointment
Injustice deepens people's disappointment Bambang Nurbianto and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Middle-income earners have joined the growing chorus complaining about the government's unpopular move to simultaneously increase fuel prices, electricity and telephone rates. However, the price hikes are not their main concern despite it meaning a higher cost of living.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to redeem some $4.6b worth of bonds this year
Govt to redeem some $4.6b worth of bonds this year Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government aims to redeem some Rp 43.4 trillion (US$4.6 billion) worth of bonds this year in a bid to reduce the huge amount of sovereign debt and minimize the risk of a fiscal disaster. Minister of Finance Boediono said on Wednesday that the bond redemption plan would be conducted via various schemes including asset-to-bond swaps and a buy-back program.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
FBI stars investigates Timika ambush
FBI stars investigates Timika ambush Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several agents of the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have started investigating the deadly Aug. 31 ambush in Timika, Papua, which claimed the lives of two American teachers and one Indonesian, an official said on Wednesday. Lt. Gen.
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PLN threatens to cut service
PLN threatens to cut service BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: State electricity firm PLN has threatened to stop its service to thousands of consumers here for failing to pay electricity bills. Consumers in the city of Balikpapan and the regency of Pasir have yet to pay electricity bills amounting to Rp 1.3 billion as of December last year. Head of PLN's East Kalimantan office Made Brata said on Wednesday PLN would have to take firm measures if the consumers did not settle their debts this month.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flyovers needed
Flyovers needed From Warta Kota The TB Simatupang outer ring road may solve the traffic jams in several spots in South Jakarta. Actually, neither the toll road or the artery roads are too crowded, except in areas close to an intersection. After observing road conditions for many years, I have found that the traffic congestion at the Pasar Minggu intersection is really very serious, as vehicles merge from Warung Buncit/Ragunan and from Pasar Rebo/Tanjung Barat.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LETS97
JP/7/LETS97 Restless Bali All this started on Dec. 11, 2002, when returning to Jakarta after celebrating Idul Fitri with my family in Malang, East Java, I visited Bali for a couple of days and decided to take a railway trip by executive class Mutiara Timur to see East Java's scenery. Arriving at the Gilimanuk port, a team of mobile brigade policemen checked the identity of every passenger of the bus owned by Perumka (state-owned railway company).
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judges nod off during trials
Judges nod off during trials Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just like the blind Greek Goddess of Justice, many judges here close their eyes during court hearings. But this is not part of an effort to improve objectivity but rather is due to the fact that they are asleep. This was discovered by students from the University of Indonesia Law School during a group field study project on the Indonesian judiciary (MaPPI-FHUI), which has been underway since October.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kwik's concern for disabled
Kwik's concern for disabled Referring to the article by Kornelius Purba in The Jakarta Post Sunday edition, Dec. 15, 2002, entitled How can we help the disabled?" first of all we want to express our thanks to the writer for his constructive criticism of the Office of State Minister for National Development Planning/National Development Planning Board (Bappenas). Minister Kwik Kian Gie has thoroughly read the article.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
10 deer to roam Monas in July
10 deer to roam Monas in July JAKARTA: Despite critics' concern for the deer's ability to survive life in the noisy capital, the city administration has stuck to its plan to release the gentle animals in the National Monument (Monas) Park in Central Jakarta this year, Governor Sutiyoso said on Wednesday. Sutiyoso said the first 10 deer, taken from the grounds of the Bogor Presidential Palace, should be seen roaming the park in July or August.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador
Message from the Ambassador On this auspicious occasion of the 55th anniversary of the Independence Day of the Union of Myanmar, I have great pleasure to convey warmest greetings and best wishes of the Government and the people of the Union of Myanmar to the Government and people of the Republic of Indonesia as well as to the Myanmar community residing in this beautiful country.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Attention: PLN-Cimanggis
Attention: PLN-Cimanggis From Koran Tempo The power supply in Harjamukti village, Cimanggis, Depok, is subject to frequent blackouts, particularly during thunderstorms. On Dec. 26, 2002, for instance, there was a blackout from 4 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., even though the last rattle of thunder was shortly after 6 p.m. Every time we make a complaint to the local office of the state electricity company (PLN), they tell us that something has to be repaired.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
checked
checked Magical ancient wonders and scenic panoramas await visitors to Slemen regency Recreational tours do not merely consist of beautiful sights, shopping or doing things outside your daily routine. This is especially true if you happen to be a real nature lover. Apart from scenic beauty, which you can easily find in numerous places in this world, your next target could include unique sites that emanate magical nuances.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Presidential candidates must declare assets, NGOs insist
Presidential candidates must declare assets, NGOs insist Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinator of Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) Teten Masduki and senior member of the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) Hadar N. Gumay criticized the bill on presidential and vice presidential elections for its failure to compel candidates to declare their assets before running for the presidency.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Iraq war won't affect Indonesia's refinery'
'Iraq war won't affect Indonesia's refinery' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina expressed confidence on Wednesday that the possible war in Iraq will not affect the operation of its refinery in Cilacap, Central Java which is still fed with crude oil from the Middle East country. Indonesia has for years imported the Bashra light crude oil from Iraq to feed the country's largest refinery.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI pins hopes on Kournikova to lure tourists to Bali
RI pins hopes on Kournikova to lure tourists to Bali Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Indonesian tennis officials will ask glamorous Russian star Anna Kournikova to play a tournament on Bali as part of efforts to lure tourists back to the island following last year's terrorist attack, it was reported here on Wednesday.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asia to lead world growth this year: IMF
Asia to lead world growth this year: IMF Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong Asia is set to lead world growth this year despite risks to the regional and global economies from a possible war in the Middle East, terrorist attacks and Japan's weakness, a senior IMF official said Wednesday. The International Monetary Fund has estimated global economic growth this year of 3.7 percent, up from the forecast for last year of 2.8 percent.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs help monitor social problems
NGOs help monitor social problems AMBON, Maluku: The Maluku administration has asked 60 non- governmental organizations (NGOs) to help it monitor various social problems facing the province in the wake of regional autonomy. Head of the provincial social affairs office Izhak Umarela said on Wednesday the NGOs were badly needed due to the absence of civil servants at the district level to monitor social problems.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Huynh Due cancels deal with Persija
Huynh Due cancels deal with Persija The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The contract between Jakarta-based soccer club Persija and Vietnamese star Le Huynh Duc has come to nothing as he has been denied a permit to leave the country, the club announced here on Wednesday. "We made a one-year contract with Le during the Tiger Cup.
Thu, 09 Jan 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega's risk government by making dubious decisions
Mega's risk government by making dubious decisions Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com President Megawati Soekarnoputri deserves an award from the Semarang-based Museum of Indonesian Records (Muri). She is the only one among Indonesia's five presidents who has the guts to make a "suicidal" decision by simultaneously raising the price of fuel and the utility tariffs.