Archive: 2 October 2003
74 articles found
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cash no way to settle abuse case
Cash no way to settle abuse case SINGAPORE: A woman who sought to avoid trial for abusing an Indonesian maid by offering an apology and cash was behind bars on Wednesday serving a four-month prison term after the Chief Justice threw out her appeal. Jill Ho Yean Theng, 29, was convicted last April of abusing Sartini Warsono five times.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercy
Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercy Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Remorseful Bali bomber Ali Imron, who was sentenced to life in prison, requested clemency on Wednesday from President Megawati Soekarnoputri. Imron's lawyer, Suyanto, told reporters he did not expect the President to order Imron to be freed, but hoped instead that she would reduce his sentence to a maximum of 20 years in jail. "Even though she is the president, she is also a mother.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Semarang Thousands of workers of PT Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile manufacturer, held separate demonstrations in three cities on Wednesday, demanding that the government save the giant company from imminent bankruptcy. The workers also complained about being laid off in January this year, and urged the government to help solve their problems.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. threatens to stop aid for MILF
U.S. threatens to stop aid for MILF PHILIPPINES: The United States on Wednesday accused Muslim separatists in the southern Philippines of ties with regional terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), and threatened to withhold millions of dollars in aid unless the rebels stop harboring "outlaws" and "terrorists." "I would not be stating that concern unless we have excellent grounds for it," U.S. Ambassador Francis Ricciardone told reporters.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
More life lost in regency split violence
More life lost in regency split violence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Another man was killed in violence in South Sulawesi over the split of Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies, Polewali and Mamasa, police and residents said on Wednesday. Tuesday's killing of Abdul Hakim, 40, from Salurinduk village in Aralle subdistrict was blamed on supporters of the division, who allegedly attacked him in Kondo Rubak village. His death brings the toll to three.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evaluation, accountability frighten police detectives
Evaluation, accountability frighten police detectives Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If criminals were aware of Jakarta police detectives' time schedule, they might have taken the opportunity to commit crimes on Wednesday as they would have avoided an encounter with their predators, plainclothes police detectives.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Homework awaits President Megawati
Homework awaits President Megawati Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday concluded her visit to New York, Tunisia and Libya with positive results. At least, Megawati's address at the UN General Assembly and her visit to Libya will immensely benefit the country. Before the UN General Assembly, Megawati raised the problem of terrorism, which has disturbed the lives of the world community.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'ASEAN one of China's most important partner'
'ASEAN one of China's most important partner' Chinese Prime Minister Wen Jiabao will attend next week's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bali, along with Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun and Indian Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee. The following is an excerpt of an interview with the Chinese envoy to Indonesia Lu Shumin, who talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kijang output hits 1 million mark
Kijang output hits 1 million mark Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMI) launched on Wednesday its one-millionth Kijang van, making it the first four- wheeled vehicle in the country to reach the one-million production mark. The Kijang has become the most popular van in the country since it was first launched 1987, with users now ranging from the rich to middle and lower income people.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SAMPAH 1x50
1. SAMPAH 1x50 Bali struggles to deal with its mounting garbage 2. GECKO 1x55 Aussie rules Geckos prepare for international tournament
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budget airline ready to vie for lucrative Singapore market
Budget airline ready to vie for lucrative Singapore market Agence France-Presse, Singapore Malaysian budget airline AirAsia said on Wednesday it will start flying between Kuala Lumpur and Johor state near Singapore on Oct. 22 for less than the fare of a second-class train ticket. In preparation for the launch, AirAsia signed an agreement on Wednesday with postal operator Singapore Post (SingPost) to sell airline seats in its first step to market the carrier outside its homebase.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency Administration plans to build the Tangerang Center in Serpong district to accommodate and promote products of small and medium enterprises. "The Tangerang Center will be provided for small and medium enterprises that want to promote their products," said head of the Regency Trade and Industry Agency Tjetje Syamas on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI says Myanmar issue not to overshadow ASEAN Summit: Hassan
RI says Myanmar issue not to overshadow ASEAN Summit: Hassan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia says the Myanmar issue will not overshadow the upcoming Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali as all member countries have hailed recent developments in the military-ruled country.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS
Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is considered to have done little to comply with its commitment made during the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on HIV/AIDS two years go.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI's exports remain weak, BPS says
RI's exports remain weak, BPS says The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hefty drop in non-oil and gas exports in August contributed to a 5.35 percent decline in the country's export value during the month compared to the level in the previous month, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday. BPS said that exports in August fell to US$4.97 billion from $5.25 billion in July as the weak global economy continued to suppress demand for Indonesia's export commodities.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest marijuana dealer
Police arrest marijuana dealer BEKASI: Bekasi Police arrested on Tuesday evening a suspected marijuana dealer at his home on Kampung Jati, Margahayu subdistrict, East Bekasi, and confiscated 48 packets of the drug as evidence. Police narcotics chief Adj. Comr. Rasino said on Wednesday that the arrest of Zainudin, 30, was made following a tipoff from a member of the public.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
STPDN head responsible for culture of violence: Watchdog
STPDN head responsible for culture of violence: Watchdog Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government watchdog on Wednesday said Sutrisno, the principal of the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, was responsible for the prolonged violence against junior students at the institute.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong
Tangerang Center to be built in Serpong TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency Administration plans to build the Tangerang Center in Serpong district to accommodate and promote products of small and medium enterprises. "The Tangerang Center will be provided for small and medium enterprises that want to promote their products," said head of the Regency Trade and Industry Agency Tjetje Syamas on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, October 2, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, October 2, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Music 8:00 Travel 9:00 Business Magazine 10:00 Music 12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 TV Drama 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Comedy 11:30 Puppet Show 12:40 News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sultan seeks term extension
Sultan seeks term extension YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hamengkubuwono X, who is also a presidential hopeful from the Golkar Party, is seeking an extension on his five-year term in the governor's seat as the central government will likely postpone his swearing-in due to next year's elections. A request for the extension will be filed on Thursday with Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno, secretary of the Yogyakarta administration Bambang Suasanto Priyohadi said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
More life lost in regency split violence
More life lost in regency split violence MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Another man was killed in violence in South Sulawesi over the split of Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies, Polewali and Mamasa, police and residents said on Wednesday. Tuesday's killing of Abdul Hakim, 40, from Salurinduk village in Aralle subdistrict was blamed on supporters of the division, who allegedly attacked him in Kondo Rubak village. His death brings the toll to three.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Korean Product & Culture Festival reflects Korean true
Korean Product & Culture Festival reflects Korean true friendship True friends are those who are still with us in time of need. This being true friend is what the Koreans in Indonesia have proven themselves to be. When some friends have shunned us after series of crisis engulfed our country, the Koreans have shown their true friendship with Indonesia. As Indonesia is struggling to free the country from the multi- dimensional troubles, Koreans keep on investing in this investment-thirsty country.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aussie rules Gecoks prepare for international tournament
Aussie rules Gecoks prepare for international tournament Marian Carroll, Contributor, Kuta, Bali In a small field off a main road in Bali, bemused locals look on as a group of Australians kick a smooth leather ball shaped something like a jackfruit between two palm trees serving as goalposts. They share the field with groups of locals playing soccer, kite-flyers and dogs, which appear oblivious to the sweating expats charging across the rock-hard ground.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Depok residents upset by mountains of trash
Depok residents upset by mountains of trash Marilin, The Jakarta Post, Depok Residents in Cipayung subdistrict, Depok, have been complaining about the accumulation of garbage at the Cipayung dumpsite in the area and said it was causing unhealthy levels of pollution. "This place has been used as a disposal site for 14 years. At the beginning, it was only 2,500 square meters but it has expanded and is now 90,000 square meters," said one of the residents, Gani, 42.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terror against the press
Terror against the press The seizure of the house of prominent journalist Goenawan Mohamad by the East Jakarta District Court on Monday is just the latest sign of how lamentable the legal system in this country is. Goenawan is being sued for libel by the powerful, but controversial, businessman Tomy Winata. The point of contention is Goenawan's statement in the Koran Tempo daily on March 12, 2003, in which he made an appeal for people to fight against rampant thuggery in this country.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Tomy Winata's lawsuit unlawful'
'Tomy Winata's lawsuit unlawful' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In front of a court attended by a number of prominent community figures and outspoken political activists, the East Jakarta District Court heard on Wednesday the defense team representing media icon Goenawan Mohamad, which underlined in their argument that the libel suit filed by businessman Tomy Winata against their client was unlawful.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budget airline AirAsia sets up on doorstep of Singapore market
Budget airline AirAsia sets up on doorstep of Singapore market Agence France-Presse Singapore Malaysian budget airline AirAsia said on Wednesday it will start flying between Kuala Lumpur and Johor state near Singapore on Oct. 22 for less than the fare of a second-class train ticket. In preparation for the launch, AirAsia signed an agreement on Wednesday with postal operator Singapore Post (SingPost) to sell airline seats in its first step to market the carrier outside its homebase.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions
Texmaco hit by protests over layoffs, suspensions The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Thousands of workers of PT Texmaco Group, the country's biggest textile manufacturer, held separate demonstrations in three cities on Wednesday, demanding that the government save the giant company from imminent bankruptcy. The workers also complained about being laid off in January this year, and urged the government to help solve their problems.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar issue will not go away
Myanmar issue will not go away Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia says the Myanmar issue will not overshadow the upcoming Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali as all member countries have hailed recent developments in the military-ruled country.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Getting authentic land title here is difficult'
'Getting authentic land title here is difficult' The City Administration has announced that it would continue eviction in some areas, owned by private companies or state-run entities, before the start of the Muslim fasting month, which begins in the last week of October. The administration officials have apparently not taken into account that most residents actually paid for what they thought was a title to the land, and did not just squat on the land.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security lax at KPU, says official
Security lax at KPU, says official Moch. N. Kurniawan and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Security measures at the General Elections Commission (KPU) office are lax, making it vulnerable to attack by intruders, head of the commission's Security Bureau, Djon Sani, says. Djon said the office lacked security guards and had a poor security system, rendering it impossible to anticipate attack.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. History -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 35 counts
1. History -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 35 counts Govt team to rewrite history, seek truth behind 1965 communist coup 2. React -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 counts Use of Press Law urged in 'Tempo' case 3. Tourism -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts, 26 counts Foreign arrivals rise despite Marriott bombing 4. Terror -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts, 26 counts 'Militant groups recruit new members, plan more attacks' Bali bomber Ali Imron asks for President's mercy
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
World Bank signs $242.6m loans for RI
World Bank signs $242.6m loans for RI Bloomberg, Jakarta The World Bank agreed to provide Indonesia with a US$242.6 million loan to help finance a number of projects, including power, gas distribution and health care. The loan agreement was signed by the bank and the government on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogor a new hot spot for spreas of HIV/AIDS
Bogor a new hot spot for spreas of HIV/AIDS Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor As a melting pot of migrant workers, Bogor is one of many areas in the country that are vulnerable to the spread of HIV/AIDS. Bambang Irianto, a volunteer at the Indonesian Committee for Humanity (KKI), said on Wednesday that 500 people in Bogor alone were infected by the as yet incurable virus.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Turkish firms to team up
Singapore, Turkish firms to team up SINGAPORE: A Singapore company has teamed up with a Turkish automaker to develop and market armored vehicles for Turkey's armed forces, the firms said on Wednesday. Singapore Technologies Kinetics and Otokar were set to sign two cooperation agreements at a defense, aerospace and maritime show in Ankara. The companies will collaborate on the design and manufacture of the second "Terrex 8x8" vehicle prototype, said ST Kinetics.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SAMPAH 1x50
1. SAMPAH 1x50 Bali struggles to deal with its mounting garbage 2. GECKO 1x55 Aussie rules Geckos prepare for international tournament
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign arrivals rise, despite Marriott bombing
Foreign arrivals rise, despite Marriott bombing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Showing its resilience, the country posted an increase in foreign tourist arrivals in August -- the same month when a powerful bomb blast damaged a luxury Jakarta hotel and killed 12 people. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Wednesday that despite the terror attack, foreign tourist arrivals rose slightly to 368,217 in August from 364,952 in July. "The bomb blast at the JW Marriott Hotel on Aug.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lancer Evolution VIII maintains its sporty character
Lancer Evolution VIII maintains its sporty character Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When Mitsubishi announced last December that it would take a sabbatical year, in a bid to become a stronger contender for next year's World Rally Championships, people already started to speculate over the specifications the Japanese carmaker would create for next season's Lancer.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shares end higher as Telkom up 7%
Shares end higher as Telkom up 7% Indonesian shares ended higher on Wednesday as further buying in Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) drove the main index to hit a fresh 43-month closing high, dealers said. The recent strength of the rupiah against the dollar following the Moody's Investors Service upgrade of Indonesia's foreign currency ratings to B2 has improved sentiment. The dollar is at Rp 8,383, compared with Rp 8,410 at Tuesday's close.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
One killed and houses burned in tribal riot
One killed and houses burned in tribal riot Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least one person has been killed and two others wounded during a tribal clash between residents from two villages in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), police and officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali struggles to manage mountains of garbage
Bali struggles to manage mountains of garbage Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Too many people are producing too much garbage on Bali, spoiling the famed beauty of this paradise isle. With millions of foreign tourists visiting Bali annually and the rapid growth of the local population due to vast development, the Bali administration is currently facing a very tough job managing its mountains of garbage -- both industrial and domestic.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. GALIGO: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1. GALIGO: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Indonesian epic 'La Galigo' takes world stage 2. SYNOP: 2 LINE, 27 COUNTS Synopsis of 'La Galigo' to be performed next year
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yusril and terrorism
Yusril and terrorism From Forum Keadilan The police have arrested 16 mosque activists allegedly involved in a terrorist network responsible for the fatal bomb blast at JW Marriott Hotel. While receiving praise for their achievement, the police have also been criticized over the way these arrests have been made. Ironically, Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra has questioned the legal process involved in these arrests.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policeman busted for drug trafficking
Policeman busted for drug trafficking JAKARTA: A low-ranking policeman of North Jakarta Police precinct was arrested on Tuesday night by police detectives for alleged drug trafficking. Comr. Guntur, head of the drug section at Jakarta Police detectives, confirmed on Wednesday that the policeman, known only as Brig. Rah, was arrested at 8 p.m. at a discotheque in Pluit, North Jakarta. Police found around 100 ecstasy pills in his pocket.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Alien visas are justified
Alien visas are justified From Kompas The news on the new tourist visa policy which is likely to disrupt tourism carried in Kompas (Sept. 13) needs some comment. Law No.9/1992 on immigration stipulates that all aliens entering Indonesia must possess a visa. Any exception to the rule is specified in a presidential decree on the basis of the principle of mutual benefit and non-involvement in security matters.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shut down STPDN
Shut down STPDN From Koran Tempo At first, I was against closing down the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) following the death of Wahyu Hidayat. I thought a better solution was to abolish the militaristic features of this institute. However, after watching a report titled Torture behind the walls of STPDN -- aired by private television station SCTV on Sept. 21, 2003 -- I changed my mind. The report graphically illustrates that STPDN is not an educational institute.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Bali bomb toll could have been much worse'
'Bali bomb toll could have been much worse' Reuters, Sydney, Australia Most of the chemicals used in Bali nightclub bombs that killed 202 people, including 88 Australians, burned instead of exploding, thus limiting the death toll, Australian police said on Wednesday. Two bomb blasts tore through nightclubs packed with tourists on the Indonesian island to Australia's north last Oct. 12 but forensic experts believe the blasts could have been much worse.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
More than 10 kgs of cocaine found at airport
More than 10 kgs of cocaine found at airport Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Customs and excise officers discovered 10.6 kilograms of cocaine hidden in an unclaimed suitcase left since Monday at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, but have yet to trace the perpetrators. "The cocaine was found in one of two bags left without name tags.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian epic 'La Galigo' takes world stage
Indonesian epic 'La Galigo' takes world stage Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi La Galigo, probably the world's longest epic, that describes the values of life and heroism in the Buginese community, will go international as a colossal theatrical performance under the same title. The performance, which will be directed by Texas-born Robert Wilson, a famous name in experimental theater, will take the stage in a number of cities in Asia, Europe and the United States.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
FBI replaces PABBSI's affiliation in ABBF, IBBF
FBI replaces PABBSI's affiliation in ABBF, IBBF Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bodybuilding Federation (FBI), which was established in June to rival the long-standing the Indonesian Weight Lifting, Power Lifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI), has become the official Indonesian representative member of the Asian Bodybuilding Federation (ABBF), said a top official at FBI.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Domestic gas should be used to fuel Indonesia's future
Domestic gas should be used to fuel Indonesia's future Edimon Ginting, Institute for Economics and Social Research School of Economics, University of Indonesia, (LPEM FE-UI), Jakarta The fact that Indonesia is the world's largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) producer has long been a point of pride. For more than two decades the nation has been the primary supplier of LNG to Japan, Korea, Taiwan and other big markets.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.1, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.1, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 0 243,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 160 0 24,500 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,275 -25 20,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 20 -5 50,500 Alumindo...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPK's findings
BPK's findings The Jakarta Post, on Sept. 25, 2003 carried the headline: BPK slams govt over corruption over its report that the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) had reported to the Attorney General's Office and the National Police, a total 6,162 suspected corruption cases since 2001 but that only 505 cases, or 8 percent, had been investigated by both law enforcement agencies.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday
Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday concluded her visit to New York, Tunisia and Libya with positive results. At least, Megawati's address at the UN General Assembly and her visit to Libya will immensely benefit the country. Before the UN General Assembly, Megawati raised the problem of terrorism, which has disturbed the lives of the world community.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sell bonds, government tells PLN
Sell bonds, government tells PLN Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following its decision to cancel the plan to increase the electricity rate for the last quarter of the year, the government urged state electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Wednesday to raise funds from the debt market to finance its investment plans. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said PLN needed to adjust its future investment scheme with the current flat power rates.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Top-seeded Indians advance in RI tourney
Top-seeded Indians advance in RI tourney Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sania Mirza of India led most of the top seeds through to the second round with an easy win over Thailand's Varanya Vijuksanabon in the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament here on Wednesday. The 16-year old number one seed Mirza, who won the 2003 Junior Wimbledon girls doubles crown with Russia's Alisa Kleybanova, thumped Vijuksanabon 6-1, 6-1 at the Hilton tennis courts in Central Jakarta.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Syaukani lifts regency to new heights
Syaukani lifts regency to new heights Pandaya, The Jakarta Post, Tenggarong, East Kalimantan When tens of thousands of people gathered in the Rondong Demang stadium in Tenggarong for the opening of an international arts festival, the biggest thrill was provided by two low-passing gliders towing a banner carrying a government slogan. "Gerbang Dayaku Program Bupatiku" (Gerbang Dayaku is My Regent's Program) screamed the giant yellow banner.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday
Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Sunday concluded her visit to New York, Tunisia and Libya with positive results. At least, Megawati's address at the UN General Assembly and her visit to Libya will immensely benefit the country. Before the UN General Assembly, Megawati raised the problem of terrorism, which has disturbed the lives of the world community.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inflation remains in check
Inflation remains in check The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices rose slightly by 0.36 percent in September, bringing the inflation rate during the first nine months of the year to a modest 2.48 percent, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Wednesday. BPS attributed the slight rise in inflation to a 0.52 percent decline in basic food prices, which helped offset a rise in prices of other commodities and services.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
May the buyer beware
May the buyer beware I have always dreamed of buying a house. I saved my money for a long time in order to afford a nice house in a safe neighborhood. I viewed many houses while trying to decide which one was best. When I finally came to view the homes in Kota Wisata, I thought they were the answer to my prayers. The homes were of a nice design and each community had security gates with posted guards.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policeman busted for drug trafficking
Policeman busted for drug trafficking JAKARTA: A low-ranking policeman of North Jakarta Police precinct was arrested on Tuesday night by police detectives for alleged drug trafficking. Comr. Guntur, head of the drug section at Jakarta Police detectives, confirmed on Wednesday that the policeman, known only as Brig. Rah, was arrested at 8 p.m. at a discotheque in Pluit, North Jakarta. Police found around 100 ecstasy pills in his pocket.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judging govt solutions to Papuan separatism
Judging govt solutions to Papuan separatism Neles Tebay, Pontifical University, of Urbaniana, Rome The central government has repeatedly emphasized the necessity of tackling the separatist movement in Papua through "proper ways". It is interesting to see how the government has been trying to tackle the newly recognized Papuan separatist movement, and how the international community has reacted. The first solution was the offer of the status of special autonomy for Papua.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
More than cricket at stake in Pakistan tour
More than cricket at stake in Pakistan tour Abdul Waheed, Reuters, Lahore, Pakistan There is more than a cricket series at stake with South Africa gearing up for their tour of Pakistan. Much more. For Pakistan, the visit by a top-flight team is the first since May 2002 when New Zealand went home after a car bomb outside their hotel in the southern port city of Karachi killed 11 French engineers.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Militant groups recruit new members, plan more attacks'
'Militant groups recruit new members, plan more attacks' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Wednesday that militant groups continued to recruit new members and warned of more terror attacks in the country. "There are new recruits in these groups. We have yet to find out entirely about their recruitment system, but for sure there are new members of the group," Da'i said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism, trade to top APEC summit in Thailand
Terrorism, trade to top APEC summit in Thailand Darren Schuettler, Reuters, Bangkok The scourge of global terrorism after a year of deadly bombings and rescuing world trade talks will dominate an Asia- Pacific summit in Bangkok this month, Thailand's chief summit organizer said on Wednesday. Tej Bunnag also declared Thailand -- mounting a huge security operation amid fears it poses a soft target for militants -- is ready to host the 21 leaders, including U.S. President George W.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Matori moves out of ICU in Singapore
Matori moves out of ICU in Singapore Agencies, Jakarta Defense minister Matori Abdul Djalil has been moved out of the intensive care unit (ICU) but remains in a Singapore hospital after suffering a stroke nearly a month ago, an embassy official said Wednesday. Matori was flown to Singapore for treatment after suffering a mild stroke here on Sept. 3. His condition is "continually improving," said Chalief Akbar, a spokesman for the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore. "He can communicate easily.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor looks to tourism to cut oil, gas dependence
East Timor looks to tourism to cut oil, gas dependence Yeoh En Lai, Associated Press, Singapore East Timor, the world's youngest nation, pitched itself as a tourist destination for the first time Wednesday in what President Xanana Gusmao called an effort to avoid becoming dependent on oil and gas for revenue. "Tourism will be an important provider of economic growth behind oil and gas ...
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Synopsys of 'La Galigo' to be performed next year
Synopsys of 'La Galigo' to be performed next year In the cosmology of the Buginese, there are three worlds: the upper world, the lower world and the middle world. Deities dwell in the upper and lower worlds while human beings live in the middle. One day, the deities agreed to send their children to occupy the middle world. As the story goes, Batara Guru, the son of Patotoge, the ruler of the upper world, descended from the sky in a bamboo stem along with thunderclaps and the rainbow.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/rusuh
JP/5/rusuh One killed, houses burned in tribal riot Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least one person has been killed and two others wounded during a tribal clash between residents from two villages in Kupang regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), police and officials said on Wednesday.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Jakarta to continue with forced evictions
West Jakarta to continue with forced evictions Bambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta West Jakarta municipality administration will continue with its plans to clear some 700 houses on a plot of land next to Mal Taman Anggrek on Jl. S. Parman, West Jakarta, on Thursday morning, although the residents affected claim they have not received any prior official notification of this.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Use of Press Law urged in 'Tempo' case
Use of Press Law urged in 'Tempo' case Sri Wahyuni and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta The Press Council and legislators questioned on Wednesday the swift preventive confiscation of some of Tempo media group's properties and proposed that prosecutors use the Press Law instead of the Criminal Code in media-related cases. "It (the confiscation) has raised a big question mark. It's strange. How could they do it that fast?
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS
Low mark for Indonesia in fight against AIDS Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia is considered to have done little to comply with its commitment made during the Special Session of the United Nations General Assembly on HIV/AIDS two years go.
Thu, 02 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt team to rewrite history, seek truth behind 1965 coup
Govt team to rewrite history, seek truth behind 1965 coup Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To set history straight, the government has formed a team to clarify the facts behind the shadowy 1965 "aborted coup" blamed on the now outlawed communist party, which preceded the regime change from founding president Sukarno to Soeharto.