Archive: 17 October 2003
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Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three houses torn down for Cilandak mall
Three houses torn down for Cilandak mall The Jakarta Post Jakarta South Jakarta public order officers bulldozed on Thursday three houses on Jl. T.B. Simatupang, Cilandak Barat, to make way for extensions to the Cilandak Town Square mall, despite an ongoing legal battle over the ownership of the land.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Autopsy held in Solo for Ghozi's remains
Autopsy held in Solo for Ghozi's remains ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post Madiun, East Java The remains of escaped bombmaker Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi was transported to Solo last night for autopsy, following suspicion by his family that Al-Ghozi was deliberately murdered by the Philippine security authority. "The remains of Al-Ghozi are finally in our hands, but we found something strange with it.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military chief bullied, gun seized
Military chief bullied, gun seized JAYAPURA, Papua: Karubaga military chief Second Lt. Pudjo was bullied on Thursday by a group of civilians who then seized his FN pistol in the area of Bulakme, Jayawijaya regency, Papua province, officials said. Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Nurdin Zainal confirmed the incident that injured the victim.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military police take over STABO case
Military police take over STABO case JAKARTA: The Military Police Command has taken over from the Army the investigation into the death of eight Army Special Forces (Kopassus) soldiers during a rehearsal for the Indonesian Military anniversary celebration in Aceh on Oct. 4. Military Police Commander Maj. Gen. Sulaeman AB said on Thursday he had appointed Col. Suratno to lead the probe, which could lead to prosecution.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Golkar may cede to demands and delay party election
Golkar may cede to demands and delay party election Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demands have mounted from Golkar's regional chapters to delay the election of the party's presidential candidate ahead of its leadership meeting here from Oct. 17 through Oct. 19.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Correction
Correction In the headline and introduction to an article about Bali tourism that appeared on this page on Oct. 16, we erroneously stated that the Bali bombings occurred in 2001 instead of 2002. -- Editor
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Talk of being undiplomatic
Talk of being undiplomatic It is common knowledge among the Dutch themselves that their most popular pastime is to point at the dirty laundry outside their borders and to reduce critics from the people about conditions in their country. Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra was right mentioning the unresolved Westerling affair where hundreds were massacred in South Sulawesi as compared to the so-called human rights abuses in Indonesia.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, October 17, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, October 17, 2003 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Orient 2003 - Color and Shape, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), until Oct. 18. * Graphic Trienal Seni Grafis Indonesia 2003, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Oct. 19. * The Fascinating World of Traditional Indonesian Textiles, Borneo Gallery, Jl.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three houses torn down for Cilandak mall
Three houses torn down for Cilandak mall The Jakarta Post Jakarta South Jakarta public order officers on Thursday bulldozed three houses on Jl. T.B. Simatupang, Cilandak Barat, to make way for extensions to Cilandak Town Square mall, despite the ongoing legal fight over the ownership of the land.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. PLASTIC: 2 lines, 20 counts
1. PLASTIC: 2 lines, 20 counts Cosmetic surgery remakes face of Japan 2. CHINA: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS No great walls for RI students in China
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
SIA to launch non-stop Singapore-LA flight
SIA to launch non-stop Singapore-LA flight Benget Simbolon Tnb, Singapore, The Jakarta Post Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled the ultra long-range Airbus 340-500, its newest aircraft type to ply the 16-hour non- stop flight -- the longest service in the world -- from Singapore to Los Angeles in the U.S., starting from next February. "We have named the aircraft the A345Leadership to underscore its unique characteristics and SIA's continued commitment to product and service innovation.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali bomber gets life, Makassar bombers 7-12 years
Bali bomber gets life, Makassar bombers 7-12 years Wahyoe Boediwardhana and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Makasssar A fifth suspect in last year's Bali bombings, Utomo Pamungkas, alias Mubarok, received a life sentence on Thursday for planning, conspiring and executing acts of terrorism. A panel of judges at the Denpasar District Court said in its verdict that the evidence, witness testimony and the defendant's own confession pointed to his key role in the Oct.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poverty remains a problem
Poverty remains a problem Alex Arifianto, The SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta, Indonesia The Millennium Development Goals (MDG) is a global development framework established in 2000. It sets specific targets to halve the global poverty rate, end hunger, lower infant and maternal mortality, promote gender equality, eliminate illiteracy, limit the prevalence of AIDS, and slow global environmental degradation by the year 2015. Today on Oct.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
House legislators to visit East Timor
House legislators to visit East Timor JAKARTA: A group of House of Representatives members plan to visit East Timor in a move to improve ties between lawmakers of the two neighboring countries. The Indonesian legislators will share their experiences in the legislation process with their East Timorese counterparts. The deputy chairman of the House's inter-parliamentary cooperation team, Prasetya, reported the plan to House Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
A crusade to reduce world poverty: Bequest of the 20th Century
A crusade to reduce world poverty: Bequest of the 20th Century Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch Indonesia Surakarta, Central Java yanuar-n@unisosdem.org In spite of the development of agriculture, scientific knowledge and modern technology, the wealth of the poorest group has actually fallen.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military chief bullied, gun seized
Military chief bullied, gun seized JAYAPURA, Papua: Karubaga military chief Second Lt. Pudjo was bullied on Thursday by a group of civilians who then seized his FN pistol in the area of Bulakme, Jayawijaya regency, Papua province, officials said. Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Nurdin Zainal confirmed the incident that injured the victim.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Da'i meets Powell, fails to secure access to Hambali
Da'i meets Powell, fails to secure access to Hambali Agence France-Presse, Washington National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar met U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday (Thursday morning Jakarta time), but faced continued U.S. reluctance to hand over alleged terror mastermind Hambali to detectives from Jakarta. The general did, however, receive a new dose of U.S. praise for efforts to hunt those behind the Bali blasts last year and other terror strikes. U.S. President George W.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU and Muhammadiyah, last hope to wipe out corruption
NU and Muhammadiyah, last hope to wipe out corruption A historic agreement was reached Wednesday between the country's largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, on eradicating corruption in a nation that continues to rank among the most corrupt countries in the world. Indonesian Corruption Watch coordinator Teten Masduki shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti on the issue.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Golkar to celebrate 39th anniversary
Golkar to celebrate 39th anniversary JAKARTA: About 25,000 Golkar Party supporters are expected to attend the party's 39th anniversary celebration in Denpasar, Bali, on Oct. 25. Party chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Thursday the celebration would be aimed at boosting unity among supporters ahead of the 2004 elections. Akbar, who is bidding for the presidency despite a graft conviction, will deliver a political speech at the event.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers sentenced for aiding rebels
Soldiers sentenced for aiding rebels Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua A court-martial here sentenced two soldiers on Thursday to up to 14 months in jail for their roles in events connected with a weapons raid last April on a military armory in Wamena regency, Papua province. First Lt. Pilius Wenda was jailed for one year and two months and First Sgt. Sergius Jikwa for 10 months by the Jayapura military tribunal.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI legalese needs revision: Expert
RI legalese needs revision: Expert A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted legal expert Harkristuti Harkrisnowo suggested on Thursday that long sentences and foreign terms be avoided in legal documents to make legal language easy to understand for ordinary people. "The use of long sentences and foreign terms means legal language can only be understood by lawyers.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Veteran swimmers still relied on for SEAG gold
Veteran swimmers still relied on for SEAG gold Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven veterans will be on the 24-member Indonesian swimming team for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games with an official saying that he expected one last golden hurrah from them. Among the veterans are Elsa Manora Nasution and Richard Sam Bera. Richard has been the dominant force in the region since he burst onto the scene in 1991.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia detains Hambali's wife
Malaysia detains Hambali's wife MALAYSIA: The wife of top terror suspect Hambali has since this month been detained in Malaysia for two years to assist police in their investigation of her husband, a top police official said on Thursday. Noralwizah Lee Abdullah, a Malaysian national, was handed to police in Kuala Lumpur after she was arrested with her husband in Thailand in August, the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. "Her detention began on Oct. 10 for two years," he said.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP;URIP;ANPAc..r..Watublapi-traditionsPeople of Mother Earth, Father Sky strive to keep their
JP;URIP;ANPAc..r..Watublapi-traditionsPeople of Mother Earth, Father Sky strive to keep their traditions aliveJP/19/LEKEPeople of Mother Earth, Father Sky strive to keep their traditions aliveUrip HudionoThe Jakarta PostJakartaTwo concentric circles of dancers filled the stage. The inner circle of five male dancers revolved clockwise, while the outer circle of nine female dancers swishing horse-tail switches in the air revolved in the opposite direction.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military police take over STABO case
Military police take over STABO case JAKARTA: The Military Police Command has taken over from the Army the investigation into the death of eight Army Special Forces (Kopassus) soldiers during a rehearsal for the Indonesian Military anniversary celebration in Aceh on Oct. 4. Military Police Commander Maj. Gen. Sulaeman AB said on Thursday he had appointed Col. Suratno to lead the probe, which could lead to prosecution.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Breaking harness kills two, hurt two
Breaking harness kills two, hurt two Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two construction workers fell to their deaths on Thursday at about 9 a.m. from the fourth floor of the Mediterania Grand Apartment being built on Jl. Tanjung Duren Raya in West Jakarta. The two dead men were identified as Sudadi and Kasnoto. Also injured in the accident were Suparno and Sakeh. The workers came from Pati, Central Java.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs file suit against evictions
NGOs file suit against evictions JAKARTA: The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta) and the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) filed lawsuits on Thursday at the Jakarta administrative court against two municipal administrations on behalf of evicted residents. The lawyers accused the West Jakarta and North Jakarta municipalities of violating Article 11 of Law No. 39/1999 on human rights and Article 3 of Law No. 51/1960 on prohibition of illegal land use.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGO head gets 3 years for graft
NGO head gets 3 years for graft CIREBON, West Java: The Sumber District Court sentenced on Thursday an executive director of a non-governmental organization (NGO) to three years in jail for corruption here. Presiding judge R. Nohantoro also required defendant Tasrif Abu Bakar, who led the Wangun Caruban Foundation, to pay a fine of Rp 391.4 million (US$48,875).
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Home folks treat Al-Ghozi like returning hero
Home folks treat Al-Ghozi like returning hero ID Nugroho The Jakarta Post Madiun, East Java The remains of the convicted terrorist and prison escapee Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi was transported to Surakarta last night for an autopsy, following suspicions by his family that Al-Ghozi was deliberately murdered by the Philippine security forces. "The remains of Al-Ghozi are finally in our hands, but we found something strange about the body.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL August manufacturing sales up
KL August manufacturing sales up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian manufacturing sales in August rose 3.6 percent from a year earlier to 28.38 billion ringgit (US$7.47 billion) but fell 0.1 percent from July, the Statistics Department said on Thursday. For the first eight months of the year, manufacturing sales increased 9.1 percent to 219.15 billion ringgit, according to preliminary figures released by the department.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.16, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.16, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,150 50 137,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 5 105,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 9,065,000 Alakasa Industrindo 160 -20 7,000 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,300 50 1,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 30 0 573,500...
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
People of Mother Earth, Father Sky keep their traditions alive
People of Mother Earth, Father Sky keep their traditions alive Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two concentric circles of dancers filled the stage. The inner circle of five male dancers revolved clockwise, while the outer circle of nine female dancers swishing horse-tail switches in the air revolved in the opposite direction.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's parking
Jakarta's parking problem continues From Warta Kota The voucher system applied to on-street parking in Jakarta lately has failed. According to reports, a deficit of more than Rp 240 million has been incurred in the last two months and the salaries for parking officers remain uncertain. In my observation, the Jakarta provincial administration has never considered the matter in a thorough and integrated manner, while the mentality of its executing agency should be doubted.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
The hand that cooks the food for most Asian families
The hand that cooks the food for most Asian families Shoma A Chatterji, The Statesman, Asia News Network, Calcutta Women are responsible to a great extent for the passage of food from the farm to the table. Yet, when it comes to consumption of the same, they hardly get a fair share. It is a well known the fact that women are and have always been actively involved in agriculture to a large extent. Yet, when it is time to dine, they eat the last and get the least.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Missing man found dead after new in Poso attacks
Missing man found dead after new in Poso attacks La Remmy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi A 26-year-old man, who was reported missing on Oct. 12 when masked gunmen raided several villages and killed at least nine people in Central Sulawesi, was found dead on Thursday, police said. Spokesman for the Central Sulawesi Police headquarters Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Sugianto said the body of Susanto Jafar was discovered floating in a river at around 8 a.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, October 17, 2003
TV Today: Friday, October 17, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Music 8:00 Travel 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. TV Series: Battle of Wits 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 TV Drama 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Music 5:00 Comedy Drama 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 TV Drama 10:30 Talk Show: Bincang Malam 11:30 Religious Songs TPI 6:00 a.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Officials must provide early warning on floods
Officials must provide early warning on floods Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to improve the city's flood warning system, subdistrict heads across the city have been made responsible for alerting residents before water inundates their areas. Subdistrict heads will be informed by the city's crisis prevention center at City Hall on heavy rainfall upstream from Jakarta and of water levels at sluice gates.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Memorial to Bali victims unveiled
Memorial to Bali victims unveiled AUSTRALIA: Clutching single red roses and photos of loved ones, survivors of the Bali bombings and scores of relatives gathered in the national capital on Thursday to honor victims of one of the worst peacetime disasters to hit Australian citizens. In a secluded garden of the national parliament, Prime Minister John Howard unveiled a memorial to the 91 Australian citizens and residents among the 202 killed on Oct.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lawyer hired to represent KPU
Lawyer hired to represent KPU JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has named noted lawyer Amir Syamsuddin to represent the commission in the any legal disputes. The KPU said in a statement that Amir was hired on Thursday to represent it. "His appointment was decided in a plenary meeting," KPU member Hamid Awaluddin said. He said the lawyer would start by preparing legal moves against sociologist Laode Ida, who the KPU has accused of discrediting it.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Autopsy conducted on Al-Ghozi
Autopsy conducted on Al-Ghozi ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Madiun, East Java The remains of the convicted terrorist and prison escapee Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi was transported to Surakarta last night for an autopsy, following suspicions by his family that Al-Ghozi was deliberately murdered by the Philippine security forces. "The remains of Al-Ghozi are finally in our hands, but we found something strange about the body.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]* Headlines: Da'i fails to secure access to Hambali 3
b]* Headlines: Da'i fails to secure access to Hambali 3 * National: Ulema to question U.S. foreign policy 4 * Archipelago: President's visits burden Batam's coffers 5 * Opinion: Poverty remains a problem 6 * City: Shoddy safety harness breaks, kill 2 laborers 8 * Sports: Indonesia marches to Asia Cup 10 * World: Bush calls Australia America's 'sheriff' in SE Asia 11 * Business: Court sides with Garuda against KPPU 14 * Features: 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage 18
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI hopes to double exports to Eastern Europe by 2004
RI hopes to double exports to Eastern Europe by 2004 Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government predicts the country's exports to 10 Eastern European countries to double after their accession to the European Union (EU) next year. "Our exports to the 10 Eastern Europe countries were valued at US$263 million last year. After their accession to the European Union, we expect the value to double to about $500 million," Minister of Trade and Industry, Rini M.S.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia marches to Asia Cup
Indonesia marches to Asia Cup The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two goals from Eduard Ivakdalam and a resilient performance from goalkeeper Jendri Pitoy earned Indonesia a 2-2 draw against Yemen and a place at the 2004 Asia Cup. Playing their second tie in Group C of the qualifying matches on Wednesday at Abdullah Al Faisal Stadium in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia led twice, but Yemen struck back to even the score each time through Adel Abdullah, and then Ali Aboud.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Life takes second place to money'
'Life takes second place to money' The health services are supposed to be for all citizens, regardless of their social status. However, many people from the lower income brackets are reluctant to seek treatment in the hospital as they cannot afford the medical bills. Besides, being rejected by a hospital on account of lack of money is an exceedingly bitter pill to swallow. Some Jakarta people shared their experiences with The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Party verification
Party verification The 2004 general election might be delayed. This statement does not aim to provoke but it has a strong basis because until now, verification of political parties has yet to be completed. Some 50 parties have passed the verification held by the Justice and Human Rights Ministry. They have registered with the General Elections Commission (KPU) to see if they have met the requirements to vie in the election. However, some of them apparently have yet to meet the requirements.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
21 st-century crusade to reduce world poverty
21 st-century crusade to reduce world poverty Yanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org In spite of the development of agriculture, scientific knowledge and modern technology, the wealth of the poorest group has actually fallen.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Poverty remains a problem Alex Arifianto The SMERU Research Institute Jakarta, Indonesia 2. Rich -- 1 X 30 Message behind Bush's bypass of Seoul Richard Halloran Contributor Honolulu 3. Inqui -- Preemption 1 X 30 Another theory on al-Ghozi's death Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dutch mistakes: Things of the past
Dutch mistakes: Things of the past Lately the name of Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Yusril Ihza Mehendra, appears quite often in articles in newspapers. Not without reason of course. First he wants to change the visa system for tourists visiting Indonesia. In short, tourists entering Indonesia have to pay a fee and can only stay in Indonesia for one month, instead of two months like it is now.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Houses torn down for Cilandak mall
Houses torn down for Cilandak mall The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Jakarta public order officers bulldozed on Thursday three houses on Jl. T.B. Simatupang, Cilandak Barat, to make way for extensions to the Cilandak Town Square mall, despite an ongoing legal battle over the ownership of the land.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four die after drinking party
Four die after drinking party BEKASI: Four residents of Setia Dharma village, Tambun, Bekasi, died after drinking a blend of beer and ginseng at a party on Sunday. The latest fatality was Anto, 23, who died on Wednesday at the Mustajam Tambun Hospital in Jati Mulya. Seven others are still being treated in the hospital's intensive care unit. Supriyadi, one of the residents, said the village was celebrating the anniversary of a radio station on Sunday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
WTO failure may dampen East Asia rebound: WB
WTO failure may dampen East Asia rebound: WB Roberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore East Asia is poised for a strong cyclical recovery in 2004 after a dip this year but the failure of global trade talks and other problems might dampen the rebound, the World Bank said on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bush calls Australia America's 'sheriff' in SE Asia
Bush calls Australia America's 'sheriff' in SE Asia Mike Corder, Associated Press, Sydney, Australia In comments likely to confirm the suspicions of nearby Southeast Asian nations, U.S. President George W. Bush has called Australia America's "sheriff" in the region. In an interview published Thursday in The Australian newspaper and other journals, Bush heaped praise on Australia and its conservative Prime Minister John Howard for supporting the war on terror and sending troops to fight in Iraq.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court sides with Garuda against KPPU
Court sides with Garuda against KPPU The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Thursday in favor of PT Garuda Indonesia in its dispute with the country's monopoly watchdog, which accused the national flag carrier of preventing fair competition. Garuda spokesperson Pudjobroto said in a press statement the court had dismissed the charges filed by the Business Competition Control Commission (KPPU).
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail JAKARTA: A policeman was captured by detectives for allegedly blackmailing a drug user. Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr. Angesta Romano Yoyol confirmed the arrest. "The policeman has been under arrest since Monday. He is a low-ranking member with the Menteng Police," he said.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH 2x20
1. ACEH 2x20 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage 2. LEKE 1x50 People of Mother Earth, Father Sky keep their traditions alive
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU and Muhammadiyah, last hope against corruption
NU and Muhammadiyah, last hope against corruption A historic agreement was reached Wednesday between the country's largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, on eradicating corruption in a nation that continues to rank among the most corrupt countries in the world. Indonesian Corruption Watch coordinator Teten Masduki shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti on the issue.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
No great walls for RI students in China
No great walls for RI students in China Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pursue knowledge even if you have to go to as far as China. So goes an old Indonesian adage whose truth still rings true for those who believe in the power of education. But 23 years of broken diplomatic ties between Indonesia and China had made this advice difficult to follow.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
~1. ACEH 2x20
~1. ACEH 2x20 ~ 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage There was no music -- just foot thumping and hand clapping from 14 dancers pounding out the rhythm of the Rampai Aceh dance, while the dance leader at the edge of the stage continuously shouted out poetry in the Acehnese language. The dancers, clad in bright-colored shirts and black pants, with shawls draped around their shoulders and shiny gold-colored sarongs over the pants, began with movements reminiscent of ritual Muslim praying.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage
'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage Eva C Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was no music -- just foot thumping and hand clapping from 14 dancers pounding out the rhythm of the Rampai Aceh dance, while the dance leader at the edge of the stage continuously shouted out poetry in the Acehnese language.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Heavy task prompts KPU to seek raise
Heavy task prompts KPU to seek raise Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has proposed to the government a salary rise for nine of its members due to their workloads, a KPU senior official said. KPU secretary-general Safder Yusacc refused to disclose any figure for the proposed increase, but said that if the government approved the proposal, the salary of each KPU member would not exceed that of a House of Representatives legislator.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail
Cop nabbed for alleged blackmail JAKARTA: A policeman was captured by detectives for allegedly blackmailing a drug user. Central Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr. Angesta Romano Yoyol confirmed the arrest. "The policeman has been under arrest since Monday. He is a low-ranking member with the Menteng Police," he said.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas to question U.S. policy
Ulemas to question U.S. policy Yuli Tri Suwarni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Jakarta Muslim leaders invited to meet United States President George W. Bush in Bali next week are planning to question Washington's foreign policy toward Muslim countries. "I will convey a letter expressing our concerns over Bush's action that creates a false perception of Muslims. He has provoked uneasiness among us," noted preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar said on Thursday.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military kin told to vote for pro-TNI candidates
Military kin told to vote for pro-TNI candidates Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Family members of Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel have been told to back presidential candidates who accommodate the institution's interests and are committed to maintaining the country's territorial integrity in the 2004 general elections. Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
President's two visits burden Batam administration: Official
President's two visits burden Batam administration: Official Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam Batam City Council staff may not be paid for two months work because the Batam municipal administration claims it spent Rp 11.5 billion (US$1.4 million) to cover expenses partly for two presidential visits to Batam. The administration's total annual budget is Rp 358 billion ($45 million).
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man dies after swallowing tooth
Man dies after swallowing tooth PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: A middle-aged man in Palangka Raya choked to death on Monday after accidentally swallowing his false tooth, a local daily reported on Thursday. Abdul Saleh was rushed by his family to the Doris Sylvanus Hospital, but died on the way, the Kalteng Post newspaper wrote. His remains were taken to Martapura subdistrict, Banjar, South Kalimantan, for burial at his birthplace. -- Antara
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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1 x 38 Two soldiers sentenced for aiding rebels Fadli 2 x 28 President's visits burden Batam administration: Official JP/5/poso 2 x 22 Missing man found dead after new Poso attacks
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seven RI firms make it onto 'Forbes' list
Seven RI firms make it onto 'Forbes' list The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S.-based Forbes magazine will list seven Indonesian companies among 200 global companies that have boosted sales, profit and shareholder value in the "rough environment" of recent years. The Best Under a Billion list, which will appear in the Oct. 27 edition of the magazine, comprises companies outside the United States with annual sales in the latest reported year of less than US$1 billion, the magazine said in a statement.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Media giant offers bonds to finance power plant
Media giant offers bonds to finance power plant The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Media giant PT Jawa Pos plans to issue five-year bonds valued at Rp 200 billion (US$24 million) later this year to raise funds for its coal-fired power plant project in Gresik, East Java, which will supply electricity to its subsidiaries.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore in railway dispute with KL
S'pore in railway dispute with KL SINGAPORE: Singapore said on Thursday it wants another of its many long-running disputes with neighbor Malaysia, this time over railway land, to be resolved through an international court. The latest issue to rise up out of the simmering tensions between the Southeast Asian nations centers on 200 hectares (494 acres) of land that Malaysia's national KTM railway owns in Singapore.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
World Bank optimistic on RI economy
World Bank optimistic on RI economy Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank praised the government's economic reform package laid out in a special White Paper as a program of impressive targets that promises to improve the investment climate and generate higher economic growth.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH 2x20
1. ACEH 2x20 'Rampai Aceh' explodes onto Jakarta stage 2. LEKE 1x50 People of Mother Earth, Father Sky keep their traditions alive
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Simon, Rony lose, but Sony, Taufiq move on to quarters
Simon, Rony lose, but Sony, Taufiq move on to quarters Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian youngster Simon Santoso and Rony Agustinus failed to overcome their opponents on Thursday, leaving Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Taufik Hidayat the host team's only hopes in the men's singles at the 2003 JVC Asia Badminton Championships. At the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium, Simon, 18, started impressively, crushing Malaysian Lee Tsuen Seng 15-5 in the opening set.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
High Court told to examine judges
High Court told to examine judges M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyers for Tempo magazine urged the Jakarta High Court on Thursday to scrutinize the new panel of district court judges assigned to handle a defamation suit filed by businessman Tomy Winata, following the judges' decision to uphold the asset preservation order issued earlier against their clients.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bankruptcy lawsuits decline by 54% in 2003
Bankruptcy lawsuits decline by 54% in 2003 Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bankruptcy lawsuits have dropped significantly this year, which legal experts said indicated a growing distrust of the business community in the existing judicial system. Bankruptcy litigation filed with the commercial court dropped by 54 percent to only 27 cases in the first nine months of the year compared to the same period last year, according to the Indonesian Association of Curators (AKPI).
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Morality of politics needed
Morality of politics needed From Media Indonesia The general elections of 2004 offer political parties a wide opportunity for participation by fielding their presidential candidates. This opportunity has prompted the political elite and social figures, including those who were once part of the autocratic regime, to join the race despite their flawed political ethics and moral standards.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 12,000 officers ready for holidays
Over 12,000 officers ready for holidays The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In safeguarding the capital during the upcoming Ramadhan fasting month, Idul Fitri and the Christmas holidays, the City Police is to deploy a total of 12,628 officers across the city, particularly at 243 critical points, under the Operasi Ketupat Lilin. To support the operation, City Police Chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara requested on Thursday an additional Rp 2.3 billion (US$270,588.24) fund.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
One dead, six injured in Tangerang pileup
One dead, six injured in Tangerang pileup A woman was killed instantly and six others were injured in an accident involving three trucks, a public minivan and a motorcycle on Jl. Sudirman, Tangerang, in front of Cikokol vegetable market, on Thursday at around 3 a.m.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Migration to cities in Asia challenges food suppliers
Migration to cities in Asia challenges food suppliers Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press, Bangkok More than 590 million rural Asians will move to cities in the next 20 years, taxing the ability of regional governments to deliver food safely and efficiently to soaring urban populations, a report released on Thursday said. Though Asia's total population will grow by more than 400 million in that period, there should be ample food to go around.
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Let us maintain the Indonesian language
Let us maintain the Indonesian language Six figures were recently installed as the best Indonesian language speakers. One of them was a foreigner, British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney. Also among them were two ministers who speak the Indonesian language very well. This is significant as the use of the language among officials has become very poor. Imagine if this nation does not have a common language. Unfortunately, the Indonesian language has not been "well- maintained".
Fri, 17 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another theory on Al-Ghozi's death
Another theory on Al-Ghozi's death Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The death of escaped Indonesian terrorist Fathur Rohman al- Ghozi represents the Philippine edition of the doctrine of preemption that has underpinned U.S. President George W. Bush's decision to invade Afghanistan and Iraq. The philosophical rationale behind this doctrine says you should hit the suspected terrorist enemy before he harms you.