Archive: 16 October 2003
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Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/across
JP/5/across Balikpapan expels 878 migrants The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Balikpapan municipal administration in East Kalimantan sent home at least 878 migrants for allegedly failing to comply with the city's bylaw on population, a local official said on Wednesday. Sudirman, a senior official at the Balikpapan population office, said the repatriated migrants were mostly from Java and Sulawesi islands. They were sent home in connection with Bylaw No.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Body of al-Ghozi arrives in Surabaya: The remains of bombmaker
Body of al-Ghozi arrives in Surabaya: The remains of bombmaker Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi who was shot dead in a shoot-out with Philippine troops on Sunday arrived in Surabaya at 10:46 p.m. on Wednesday after a flight from Manila. A number of East Java Police officers received the body, before transporting it by land to Mojorejo village in Madiun, some 150 kilometers west of Surabaya, for burial.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings JAKARTA: Moody's announced on Wednesday that it had placed the bank financial strength ratings (BFSR) of Bank Mandiri and Bank Rakyat Indonesia on review for a possible upgrade. The BFSR of Bank Mandiri is E and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), E+. The credit ratings of both banks are unaffected.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Employers told to better investment climate
Employers told to better investment climate Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Manpower and Transmigration Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea asked employers on Wednesday to respect the rights of local workers and for labor unions to help create a more conducive climate for investment. Nuwa Wea explained that employers could avert labor strikes and keep their investments secure in Indonesia if they complied with the labor law regulating workers' rights.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man rapes, impregnates daughter
Man rapes, impregnates daughter TANGERANG: Jatiuwung subprecinct police arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly repeatedly raping his daughter. The 17-year old girl is now five month pregnant. The resident of Sangiang Mas housing complex, Periuk district, admitted he had the urge to have sex with his daughter the day his second wife was out of town in April this year. The girl is from the man's first wife. The couple are divorced.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bush shuns RI's request to question Hambali
Bush shuns RI's request to question Hambali The Jakarta Post, Jakarta United States President George W. Bush has played down Indonesia's demand to question terrorist suspect Hambali, saying Washington had to secure as much information as possible from the man believed to be behind a series of bombings in Indonesia. In an exclusive interview with television station SCTV on Wednesday, Bush said that Indonesian-born Hambali was no longer an issue between the two governments.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI slashes rate to historic low
BI slashes rate to historic low The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) cut its benchmark one-month interest rate on Wednesday to a historic 8.51 percent, from its already low rate of 8.53 percent the week before. Albeit slight, the decline should confirm the central bank's continued commitment to making commercial lending rates more affordable, thus helping spur economic activities.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. wants faster ASEAN economic integration
U.S. wants faster ASEAN economic integration Agence-France Presse, Singapore An influential U.S. business lobby group added its voice Wednesday to calls for Southeast Asian nations to speed up their economic integration process. The U.S.-ASEAN Business Council said it was pleased that the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed at their annual leaders summit in Bali last week to establish a European- style economic community by 2020.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
World Food Day and 'food sovereignty'
World Food Day and 'food sovereignty' Tejo Pramono, Researcher, Center for Agricultural Policy Studies (CAPS), Jakarta On World Food Day of Oct. 16, we should reflect on whether our food development policy is on the right track. If the answer is no, then what are the main causes for decades of neglect of a very fundamental development sector? What should the alternative policy be?
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. REPORT: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. REPORT: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Two years after the bombing, Bali still suffers 2. TSHIRT: 2 lines, 28 counts Still traumatized over bombing, Balinese splash peace messages on T-shirts
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budi exits early from JVC tourney
Budi exits early from JVC tourney Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta 2002 All-England finalist Budi Santoso suffered an upset defeat in the opening round of the US$150,000 JVC Asian Badminton Championships at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium here on Wednesday. Budi went down to JBS Vidyadhar of India 12-15, 12-15, a loss that is likely to cost him a place on the national squad.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Live grenade discovered in Medan
Live grenade discovered in Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra An active grenade was found on Wednesday by an employee of a state-owned oil palm plantation in Medan, North Sumatra. Police secured the unexploded grenade, which they believed belonged to members of the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The small hand-thrown bomb was discovered by Nirwana, the employee, in the Pasar I Helvetia area of Medan as she was on her way to work.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, October 16, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 16, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 Travel 9:00 Business Magazine 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 TV Drama 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentar 4:00 Children's Program 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Comedy 11:30 Music 12:40 News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU, Muhammadiyah form national anticorruption movement
NU, Muhammadiyah form national anticorruption movement Moch. N. Kurniawan and Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Denpasar Frustrated with the government's lackluster anticorruption measures, the country's two largest Muslim organizations have joined hands to fight corruption.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Recommendations for Bali Tourism Recovery
Recommendations for Bali Tourism Recovery Government Initiatives * Government agencies, with possible support from UNDP/World Bank, should consolidate the collection and management of data and information relating to tourism in Bali in order to provide a better foundation for policy making. * Government and donors should support the implementation of action plans. Canceling the US$35 fee for a tourist visa upon arrival is a key point for consideration.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police kill three motor bike thieves, nab gangs
Police kill three motor bike thieves, nab gangs The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Depok/Bogor Police apprehended three gangs of alleged motorcycle thieves in Tangerang, Depok and Bogor over the last two days, and shot and killed three of them in separate operations. Tangerang police happened upon a motorcycle that had been reported stolen as it was parked in front of a coffee stall at the Cikupa Mas industrial plant. Two men were seen inside the coffee stall.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Balikpapan expels 878 migrants
Balikpapan expels 878 migrants The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Balikpapan municipal administration in East Kalimantan sent home at least 878 migrants for allegedly failing to comply with the city's bylaw on population, a local official said on Wednesday. Sudirman, a senior official at the Balikpapan population office, said the repatriated migrants were mostly from Java and Sulawesi islands. They were sent home in connection with Bylaw No.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corruption-Lampung-governor
Corruption-Lampung-governor Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, Lampung A district court in Bandarlampung began on Wednesday a much- awaited court trial involving defendant Alzier Dianis Thabrani, the governor-elect of Lampung province. He was indicted for diploma abuse and fraud that he allegedly committed two years ago. The trial session, which was marred by rowdy protests from Alzier's supporters outside the courtroom, began at 9:40 a.m.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rice conference to open in Vietnam
Rice conference to open in Vietnam HANOI: Traders, agriculture officials and industry experts from rice-producing nations will gather in Hanoi on Thursday for this year's World Rice Commerce forum to discuss the state of the industry. The two-day conference brings together some 150 delegates, including over 100 rice traders, from across the globe for the annual event.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN board OKs $60M Sarulla sale
PLN board OKs $60M Sarulla sale SINGAPORE: Indonesia's national power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara, or PLN, is poised to "within days" sign a US$60 million deal with Unocal Corp. for the take over of the Sarulla geothermal power project in North Sumatra, said PLN Finance director Parno Isworo Wednesday. The conclusion of the Sarulla deal, originally scheduled for September, was delayed pending approval from PLN shareholders, which came through last week on Oct. 8, said Parno.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lion Air to commerce flights to S'pore
Lion Air to commerce flights to S'pore Deutsche Press-Agentur, Singapore The race among budget airlines to fly to Singapore is heating up with a third player, Jakarta-based Lion Air, joining the fray, a spokesman said on Wednesday. "Singapore is a very important market for us," Lion Air spokesman Hasyim Arsal told the daily newspaper Streats. "We believe both Singaporeans and Indonesians will benefit from Lion Air's connectivity within Indonesia," he was quoted as saying.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court declines request to return Goenawan's asset
Court declines request to return Goenawan's asset M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Jakarta District Court on Wednesday decided not to annul the previous court order to freeze property belonging to Tempo co-founder Goenawan Mohamad, the accused in a defamation suit filed by businessman Tomy Winata. The decision came after a lengthy argument between the legal teams of the plaintiff and the accused.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
DJ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Volatility Dominates Session
DJ Asian Currencies Mixed Late; Volatility Dominates Session Dow Jones Singapore Asian currencies were mixed against the dollar Wednesday in a choppy trading session. The U.S. currency weakened against the New Taiwan dollar, Philippine peso and Indonesian rupiah, while extending its gains versus the South Korean won and Singapore dollar.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI sixth most corrupt country
RI sixth most corrupt country From Media Indonesia Transparency International has announced that Indonesia is the sixth most corrupt country on the list of 133 nations worldwide, with a corruption index of 1.9 (on a scale of 1 to 10). By sector, the House of Representatives (DPR) is one of the major sources of corruption through bribery and other political kickbacks. No wonder, then that this legislative institution coveted by many former officials.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Heryanto makes 60 percent recovery: Doctor
Heryanto makes 60 percent recovery: Doctor After two months of intensive medical treatment, Heryanto, an elementary school student who was paralyzed during an aborted suicide attempt two months ago, has greatly improved, a doctor at a hospital in Bandung said on Wednesday. "He has made a 60 percent recovery," Suganda Tanumihardja, the leader of the medical team treating Heryanto at the Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, was quoted as saying by Antara.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nine heads top list in Governor Cup
Nine heads top list in Governor Cup Zakki Hakim and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nine national swimmers, currently preparing with the Indonesian squad for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam, head the list of top participants at the 19th Governor Cup Swimming Championships, according to the organizing committee. The names of the nine were not released during a media conference here on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt, House told to unite over water bill
Govt, House told to unite over water bill Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hydrology observer has suggested that the government and the House of Representatives heed public demand for a water resource legislation that provides access to safe and affordable water, instead of bowing to pressures for privatization.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'APEC leaders intend to restart WTO talks'
'APEC leaders intend to restart WTO talks' Agence France-Presse, Bangkok World leaders attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit intend to push for failed WTO talks to be restarted, Thai foreign minister Surakiart Sathirathai said on Wednesday. Breaking the deadlock between rich and poor nations that emerged during the talks at Cancun, Mexico last month and putting the Doha Round of free trade negotiations back on track is a major goal of the Bangkok talks.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Children's songwriter arrested for alleged fraud
Children's songwriter arrested for alleged fraud The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Renowned children's songwriter Papa T. Bob alias R. Wanda was arrested by Central Jakarta Police for his alleged involvement in the illegal sale of a Toyota Kijang van. Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives, Comr. Angesta Romano Yoyol, said on Wednesday that Bob was aware of a plot to sell the rented van with plate number B 8541 K. It belonged to PT Agung Rent A Car in Sumur Batu, Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
World Bank clarifies
World Bank clarifies We read your article WB water aid may dry up (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 15, 2003), and feel compelled to clarify some key points. The World Bank supports the government's New Water Resources Policy, because it puts the farmer interests at the center of the equation, and will better protect the water resource. All this would help make water more accessible -- especially to the poor.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
SiA to launch direct flight to LA
SiA to launch direct flight to LA Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Airlines (SIA) will launch the world's longest non- stop commercial flights in February next year with a direct Singapore to Los Angeles route, the carrier said on Wednesday. SIA's new daily Airbus A340-500 flight SQ 20 will take off from Singapore's Changi Airport for the first time on February 3 on a trip that will take 16 hours.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPS said exports in August were valued at $4.97 billion. Over the
BPS said exports in August were valued at $4.97 billion. Over the first eight months of the year, exports were valued at $40.66 billion or 8.75 percent rise from the same period last year, which stood at $37.39 billion.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Robberies mar tourism image
Robberies mar tourism image From Warta Kota The high frequency of robberies experienced by foreign residents in Jakarta will spoil the image of the city as a tourist destination. A Malaysian living in a leased house in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, was reportedly robbed of his car on Oct. 5. This is only one of many such cases. The incident is counter productive to the plan to increase the number of foreign tourist arrivals.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Karimunjawa island to be leased to China
Karimunjawa island to be leased to China SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java provincial administration plans to lease one of its islands to the Yong San municipal government of the People's Republic of China. The island in question is located in the Karimunjawa Archipelago, about two hours by boat from the Central Java capital of Semarang.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. gives more antiterror aid to RP
U.S. gives more antiterror aid to RP PHILIPPINES: Three days before the visit of U.S. President George W. Bush to the Philippines, Washington signed an antiterror agreement with Manila to strengthen the skills of local law enforcement agencies. Francis Ricciardone, the U.S. ambassador to the Philippines, said on Wednesday the new pact would "advance our cooperation on the global war on terrorism". He said Manila -- a staunch U.S.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/across
JP/5/across Balikpapan expels 878 migrants The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Balikpapan municipal administration in East Kalimantan sent home at least 878 migrants for allegedly failing to comply with the city's bylaw on population, a local official said on Wednesday. Sudirman, a senior official at the Balikpapan population office, said the repatriated migrants were mostly from Java and Sulawesi islands. They were sent home in connection with Bylaw No.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to concentrate on exploration
Pertamina to concentrate on exploration Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said it would focus on exploration and exploitation activities to boost oil and gas reserves. "Seventy percent of our activities will be focused on exploration, mainly (for) oil. Pertamina is an oil company. So, we have to explore for oil," Pertamina's finance director Alfred S. Rohimone explained to members of the press on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
VP wants more aid from developed countries
VP wants more aid from developed countries JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz called on developing countries on Wednesday to fight for more education and family planning assistance from developed countries. Hamzah said developing countries must improve their education systems to produce high quality human resources and promote birth control.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chess prodigy goes to Greece before SEAG
Chess prodigy goes to Greece before SEAG Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eleven-year-old Irene Kharisma Sukandar will take on a timely, potentially testing warm-up field ahead of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games when she takes part in the 2003 World Youth Chess Championships in Greece. Irene is the youngest member of the Indonesian sporting delegation to the SEA Games in December, and her Greek run should provide her with a test of her skills prior to her departure to Vietnam.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
More parties pass KPU screening
More parties pass KPU screening JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that five more political parties had passed its administrative screening. KPU member Mulyana W. Kusumah, who is in charge of party screening, said the five parties were the Democrats Party, the Pelopor Party, the PNI Marhaenisme Party, the Prosperous Peaceful Party, and the Independence Party.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPS said exports in August were valued at $4.97 billion. Over the
BPS said exports in August were valued at $4.97 billion. Over the first eight months of the year, exports were valued at $40.66 billion or 8.75 percent rise from the same period last year, which stood at $37.39 billion.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
APEC may be losing ground, faces calls for revamp
APEC may be losing ground, faces calls for revamp P. Parameswaran , Agence France-Presse, Manila Fourteen years after its establishment as the premier economic and trade forum in the Asia-Pacific region, the APEC grouping needs a major shake-up after losing ground due to a weak operational structure, analysts say. A key problem facing the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum, whose leaders including U.S. President George W.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
China looks to ASEAN for more oil
China looks to ASEAN for more oil Xu Yihe, Dow Jones, Singapore Having failed so far to secure a commitment for Siberian oil from its northern neighbor Russia, China is now looking southward to help meet its rapidly growing energy needs.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers set oil price at $22 for 2004
Lawmakers set oil price at $22 for 2004 Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators and the government agreed on Wednesday to set the oil price assumption for the 2004 budget at US$22 per barrel, prompting a senior government official to forecast a rise in oil subsidy to Rp 14 trillion next year.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Exports to grow 7% next year, thanks to new buyers
Exports to grow 7% next year, thanks to new buyers Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government painted on Wednesday a brighter outlook for the country's exports for next year, predicting exports to grow by 7 percent, higher than this year's growth target of 5 percent. "I am optimistic that we will reach the 5 percent growth target this year and even 7 percent growth in 2004," Minister of Trade and Industry Rini M.S.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to impede infiltration of Poso
Govt to impede infiltration of Poso La Remmy and Erik W., The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central Sulawesi Jakarta plans to increase security in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, to prevent outsiders from perpetrating further attacks after the deaths of at least nine people in recent raids there, a senior minister said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
15 students injured in a brawl
15 students injured in a brawl Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 15 people, mostly university students, were injured in a brawl on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday. Seven cars were damaged in the incident and police rerouted traffic for the duration of the brawl.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogya to host youth convention
Yogya to host youth convention Some 100 young people from the provinces of Yogyakarta and Central Java are to attend a two-day convention on youth employment in Indonesia, to be held on Oct. 16 and Oct. 17 at Yogyakarta's Muhammadiyah University (UMY).
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Court to review 14 legislations
Constitutional Court to review 14 legislations Moch. N. Kurniawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court took over from the Supreme Court on Wednesday the task of hearing motions to review 14 legislations, but will prioritize those laws that may affect the upcoming general elections. Constitutional Court chief Jimly Asshidiqie said the decision was made to help next year's elections run without a hitch.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. REPORT: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. REPORT: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Two years after the bombing, Bali still suffers 2. TSHIRT: 2 lines, 28 counts Still traumatized over bombing, Balinese splash peace messages on T-shirts
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Party verification
Party verification The 2004 general elections may be delayed. This statement is not designed to provoke, but it is a fact that until now the verification of political parties has not been completed. Some 50 parties have passed the verification process held by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. They then registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to see if they have met the requirements to contest the election. However, some of them apparently have yet to meet the requirements.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two years after the bombings, Bali still suffers
Two years after the bombings, Bali still suffers The Jakarta Post, Denpasar ---------------------------------------------------------------- The Oct. 12, 2001 terrorist attack in Bali came as a horrible shock to the international community. Beyond the tragic loss of lives, the tragedy has affected the livelihoods of many on and outside Bali. On Monday (Oct.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali
Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Denpasar District Court sentenced on Wednesday five accomplices in the Bali bombing case with prison terms ranging from three to six years. The panel of judges sentenced Sofyan Hadi to six years, Mujarot and Sirojul Munir to five, Imam Susanto to four and Syamsul Arifin to three years.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Fasting month begins Oct. 27'
'Fasting month begins Oct. 27' JAKARTA: The country's second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, announced on Wednesday that the Ramadhan fasting month would begin on Oct. 27. Muhammadiyah secretary Good Will Zubir said on Wednesday that the decision was made based on calendar calculations. "We have also decided that the Idul Fitri celebration will fall on Nov. 25," Zubir said as quoted by Antara. Idul Fitri marks the end of the 30-day fast.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beijing looking to ASEAN for more oil
Beijing looking to ASEAN for more oil Xu Yihe Dow Jones Singapore Having failed so far to secure a commitment for Siberian oil from its northern neighbor Russia, China is now looking southward to help meet its rapidly growing energy needs.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
New visa policy needs explaining
New visa policy needs explaining In September 2002 I wrote to The Jakarta Post about the government's proposal to abolish visa free entry for most foreign tourists. I said that the main effects would be to fill the coffers of the Immigration Office and to deter tourists, thus driving Indonesians out of employment. Since then we have had the Bali bombs, the SARS epidemic, the Iraq war and the Marriott bombing.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Investment on the rise, says chief economic minister
Investment on the rise, says chief economic minister Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister of the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti insisted on Wednesday that foreign direct investment in Indonesia was on the rise, saying that the gloomy reports from the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) did not represent the real situation.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU, Muhammadiyah ink anticorruption MOU
NU, Muhammadiyah ink anticorruption MOU Moch. N. Kurniawan and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar Frustrated with the government's lackluster anticorruption measures, the country's two largest Muslim organizations have joined hands to fight corruption. Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), which estimates membership at 40 million, and Muhammadiyah, with around 30 million members, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday to initiate a national anticorruption movement.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seven nominees secure ticket to Golkar convention
Seven nominees secure ticket to Golkar convention Kurniawan Hari and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya At least seven of Golkar's 19 presidential aspirants have secured a ticket to the party's preliminary convention to choose five candidates after winning the support of at least five provinces as required by the convention.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council not to have additional seats
Council not to have additional seats The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) will not be able to fulfill the hope of Jakarta's politicians to have additional seats in the City Council as it would violate Law No. 12/2003 on general elections which was deliberated by the House of Representatives on Feb. 18. KPUD chairman M. Taufik said on Wednesday that the only way to add more seats was by revising the law.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Intensive evictions related to city budget spending
Intensive evictions related to city budget spending Evi Mariani and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The intensive evictions of illegal squatters across the capital is apparently related to city budget spending in the last semester by the relevant agencies in the city administration. "It (the eviction) is one of the efforts of some agencies to escalate their spending," head of the Jakarta Public Order Agency Soebagio said on Wednesday.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Still traumatized over blasts, Balinese splash peace messages
Still traumatized over blasts, Balinese splash peace messages on T-shirts I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali Candlelight vigils and interfaith services did not seem sufficient media through which the Balinese and their friends from other parts of the world observed last year's bombing of Kuta. They expressed their feelings about the tragedy that claimed 202 lives in many ways, but probably the most noticeable has been by wearing T-shirts carrying written messages.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'No money means no treatment in the hospital'
'No money means no treatment in the hospital' The recent case of a patient sent home by a hospital because he could not pay the full medical bill is indicative of the poor treatment low-income people receive from the health service. A number of people recounted their bad experiences when dealing with hospitals to The Jakarta Post. Haryanto, 38, is a newspaper vendor who lives in Palmerah, West Jakarta, with his wife and three children: I have had some very bad experiences with hospitals.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NNT gets gold for safety, health
NNT gets gold for safety, health JAKARTA: Copper and gold mining company PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara (NNT) has received the Upakarti Aditama award from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources for its performance in maintaining the safety and health of its workers at its mine. The award is the highest given by the government for companies that show good performance in maintaining the safety and health of its workers.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN board OKs $60M Sarulla sale
PLN board OKs $60M Sarulla sale SINGAPORE: Indonesia's national power company Perusahaan Listrik Negara, or PLN, is poised to "within days" sign a US$60 million deal with Unocal Corp. for the take over of the Sarulla geothermal power project in North Sumatra, said PLN Finance director Parno Isworo Wednesday. The conclusion of the Sarulla deal, originally scheduled for September, was delayed pending approval from PLN shareholders, which came through last week on Oct. 8, said Parno.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Farah Wardani, Contributor, Jakarta
Farah Wardani, Contributor, Jakarta Between 1973 and 1983, a child exodus occurred in Indonesia, whereby a great number of Indonesian babies and children were taken by adoptive parents from foreign countries, mostly the Netherlands. These children were given away by their biological parents for many reasons, from escaping social and cultural restrictions for having an illegitimate child, to purely economic motives.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Firecrackers no-no at Ramadhan
Firecrackers no-no at Ramadhan JAKARTA: Jakarta administration has prohibited the sale and use of fireworks and firecrackers, especially during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan and the Idul Fitri holiday, arguing that use of the explosives endangers bystanders.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega urges OIC members to open door for reform
Mega urges OIC members to open door for reform Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on members of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) on Wednesday to introduce more changes and provide opportunities for their citizenry to grow as part of efforts to improve the image of Islam. Addressing the OIC Business Forum dinner in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Megawati said Islam was not opposed to reform, and provided room for its followers to grow.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 50 40,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 100 -5 1,015,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 10,176,500 Alakasa Industrindo 180 10 2,000 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 50 8,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 30 0 65,500...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
The spell of Pope John Paul II
The spell of Pope John Paul II Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a day I will always remember. I queued along with 10 other Indonesian Catholic businessmen and journalists to be blessed by Pope John Paul II in the Vatican in February 2000. It was after then president Abdurrahman Wahid and his daughter Yenni Zannuba accompanied the pope to receive us after their 40-minute bilateral talks.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Commission agrees on work week
Commission agrees on work week JAKARTA: The Constitutional Commission decided on Wednesday to spend only three days a week, from Monday through Wednesday, to discuss how to make the newly amended Constitution congruous. Commission members will gather input from the public on Thursday and Friday and have two days off on Saturday and Sunday.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.15, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 50 40,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 100 -5 1,015,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 10,176,500 Alakasa Industrindo 180 10 2,000 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 50 8,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 30 0 65,500...
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings
Moody's reviews Mandiri, BRI ratings JAKARTA: Moody's announced on Wednesday that it had placed the bank financial strength ratings (BFSR) of Bank Mandiri and Bank Rakyat Indonesia on review for a possible upgrade. The BFSR of Bank Mandiri is E and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), E+. The credit ratings of both banks are unaffected.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
PMI ready to help hostages
PMI ready to help hostages Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) urged on Wednesday all parties involved in the prolonged conflict in Aceh to settle issues involving civilian hostages, saying it was prepared to pick them up wherever and whenever the hostages were freed.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
LG, Carlyle offer US$1.34 billion to acquire Hanaro
LG, Carlyle offer US$1.34 billion to acquire Hanaro Agence-France Presse Seoul South Korea's LG Group and Carlyle Group of the United States said on Wednesday they will jointly bid US$1.34 billion for Hanaro, South Korea's leading Internet service provider, hoping to trump a rival offer from a U.S.-led consortium. "We signed a memorandum of understanding with Carlyle Group late on Tuesday to jointly take over Hanaro Telecom," said Jung Hong-shik, president of LG Corp.
Thu, 16 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Depok may close factories, hospital
Depok may close factories, hospital DEPOK: The Depok municipal administration has threatened to close down three factories and one hospital for violating Bylaw No. 5/2003 on liquid industrial waste treatment. The four have allegedly failed to process their waste and so have polluted and endangered the surrounding environment. "The three factories and the hospital have not processed their waste dumping permits.