Archive: 20 October 2003
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Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Expo deals reach $85m, exceeding target
Expo deals reach $85m, exceeding targetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several hours ahead of its closing on Sunday, the five-day export expo Resource Indonesia 2003 (PPE) had recorded a total of US$85.8 million-worth of export deals, surpassing its target of US$80 million.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
EU contributes to development, trade of RI agriculture
EU contributes to development, trade of RI agricultureBungaran Saragih, Minister of Agriculture, Jakarta The efforts of developing countries to propose special and differential treatment on a limited number of strategic or special products all the way to Cancun were driven by legitimate concerns.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
PDI Perjuangan executives leave party to join PAN
PDI Perjuangan executives leave party to join PANKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of frustrated Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) executives in the East Java town of Sidoarjo have switched their allegiance to the National Mandate Party (PAN).
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Silvi beats
Silvi beats Ling to move closer to Asia championshipZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Silvi Antarini, who has been hailed as Indonesia's future badminton hope, moved a step closer to becoming Asian champion after beating Ling Wan Ting of Hong Kong in the semifinals of the JVC Asian Badminton...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
KL concerned at foreign men marrying older locals
KL concerned at foreign men marrying older localsDeutsche Presse-Agentur, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Immigration department has expressed concerns over the rise in the number of marriages of young foreign men with older local women, a news report said on Sunday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
TV Program: Monday, October 20, 2003
TV Program: Monday, October 20, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Quiz10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:30 Music: Pop Daerah3:00 Children's Program4:00 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat5:00...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Deported workers continue to suffer
Deported workers continue to sufferApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Around 1,200 Indonesian workers who have been languishing in Malaysian jails for up to seven months were left stranded in Belawan regency, North Sumatra, on Saturday after being deported from Malaysia for...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
'Migrant workers deserve equal rights'
'Migrant workers deserve equal rights' The violent treatment of Indonesian migrant workers is an old story. Yet, the story is ongoing as the government is yet to take firm steps toward their protection. The Jakarta Post talked with some people in response to the issue.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
WB aid allegedly corrupted
WB aid allegedly corrupted TANGERANG: The Tangerang Municipality's Control Body (Bawasda) will investigate the alleged misappropriation of Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) allocated to install a website network in administration offices since 2001.The case arose when the World Bank, which donated Rp 1.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Indonesia-Netherlands economic ties flourishing: Official
Indonesia-Netherlands economic ties flourishing: OfficialSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Economic relations between the Netherlands and Indonesia are now flourishing after some lean years resulting from the economic crisis.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, October 20, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, October 20, 2003Exhibitions* Painting Buah, by Munadi, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., until Oct. 31.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Motoa to host 5th PP Cup
Motoa to host 5th PP Cup JAKARTA: A total cash prize of Rp 150 million (US$19,000) is on offer for 30 pro golfers when they compete in the 5th Pemuda Panca Sila Cup from Oct. 21 to Oct. 24.Qualifiers will comprise those who made the cut of the four- day annual championships to be held at the par-72...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Chirac response to Mahathir comments 'a shame', Israel says:
Chirac response to Mahathir comments 'a shame', Israel says: Israeli Foreign Minister Silvan Shalom criticized on Sunday French President Jacques Chirac's reaction to controversial comments about Jews made by Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad as "a shame".
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Azyumardi frowns upon extremism
Azyumardi frowns upon extremismT. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta, tabita@cbn.net.id Azyumardi Azra is a respected Muslim scholar with western flair. He is a fan of English soccer and an admirer of Celine Dion, Whitney Houston and Lionel Richie.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Breaking the vicious circle?
Breaking the vicious circle? A rating of 1.9 out of 10 to mark Indonesia's place regarding corruption leaves one speechless. The Corruption Perception Index recently issued by the Berlin-based Transparency International, only served to confirm the sense of helplessness against this pervasive...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
RP says senior JI figure captured
RP says senior JI figure captured PHILIPPINES: The Philippines said on Sunday it has captured one of the top operatives of Southeast Asian militant Islamic group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI).Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Taufik Rifqi was arrested on Oct.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Corruption is the root of all evil: Kwik
Corruption is the root of all evil: KwikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Minister of National Development Planning, Kwik Kian Gie, said all the nation's problems stemmed from rampant corruption, collusion and nepotism, known by the Indonesian acronym KKN.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Cultural congress kicks off
Cultural congress kicks off BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra: Around 10,000 people in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, welcomed on Sunday the arrival of participants to the fifth national cultural congress, due to start on Monday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Time to build on 'reformasi' amid the bottlenecking obstacles
Time to build on 'reformasi' amid the bottlenecking obstaclesSL Lim, External Relations Advisor, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta As Indonesia gears up for an election year which will include the first-ever direct presidential elections, the country appears...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Medco to move into offshore and geothermal sectors: CEO
Medco to move into offshore and geothermal sectors: CEO Established by businessman-turned-politician Arifin Panigoro in the 1980s, PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk has become the largest privately owned national energy firm, with an oil output of 80,000 to 90,000 barrels per day.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
APEC leaders stand 'tall' in Bangkok
APEC leaders stand 'tall' in Bangkok Heightism has found a profile at the Pacific Rim summit. In a break from tradition, leaders will not stand in alphabetical order for their annual group photograph but will be arranged to ensure the tall do not hide the short.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Efficient logistics means profitable business
Efficient logistics means profitable businessAri Darmawan Contributor JakartaThe role of logistics in the business world is becoming more and more important. Delivery of products is required to be early and at the very least on time, otherwise competitors have the opportunity to fill the gap and...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Traffic problem for 2008 games
Traffic problem for 2008 games BEIJING: Traffic congestion in the Chinese capital could be a problem for the 2008 Olympics Games in Beijing, visiting International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
HP focuses on small-and medium-sized firms
HP focuses on small-and medium-sized firmsZatni Arbi, Columnist, zatni@cbn.net.id What was interesting about Andreas Diantoro's presentation during HP's special event for small and medium enterprises (SME) late last month? Andreas, one of the bosses at HP-Compaq Indonesia gave his Powerpoint...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
[b]Badminton
BadmintonUS$150,000 JVC Asian CupSunday's finals results: Men's singles Sony Dwi Kuncoro (Ina) bt Taufik Hidayat (Ina) 15-5, 7-15, 15-8 Women's singles Wang Chen (Hkg) bt Silvi Antarini (Ina) 11-6, 11-5 Men's doubles Lee Dong-soo/Yoo Young-sung (Kor) bt Markis Kido/Hendra Setiawan (Ina) 15-10,...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
'US, Thailand to launch free-trade pact talks'
'US, Thailand to launch free-trade pact talks'Agence-France Presse, Bangkok The United States and Thailand will launch negotiations aimed at crafting a bilateral free-trade agreement, U.S. President George W. Bush announced Sunday as he began a state visit here.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
1. APEC -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts, 25 counts
1. APEC -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts, 25 counts 'APEC is not a security forum' 3. Badminton -- 5 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 counts Sony defends JVC Asian C'ships title 4. Poso -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 28pts, 17 counts Joint team kills another Poso gunman, arrest six more
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Mentawai officials set for graft trial
Mentawai officials set for graft trial PADANG, West Sumatra: The secretary of the Mentawai islands regency administration, identified only by the initials RS, along with three other senior local officials, will soon stand trial for corruption.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
East Timorese blamed for crop thefts
East Timorese blamed for crop thefts ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: People in East Nusa Tenggara have complained about East Timorese citizens who allegedly frequently sneak into the province to steal or burn their crops.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Govt to reveal exams' materials
Govt to reveal exams' materials JAKARTA: In a bid to help more students pass final exams, the Ministry of National Education will let the students know beforehand all of the material that will appear on next year's tests, an unprecedented effort deemed counterproductive by at least one observer.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Experts calls on government to lift martial law in Aceh
Experts calls on government to lift martial law in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have called on the government to lift martial law imposed on Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam since May 19 and back instead a clean, civilian government to lead the Acehnese to the 2004 general elections.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Truly Indonesian interior design yet to emerge
Truly Indonesian interior design yet to emergeRudijanto Contributor Jakarta The interior design business looks bright as the property sector has started to recover in the past couple of years but like other developing countries truly Indonesian interior designs have still taken time to emerge from...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
WB aid allegedly corrupted
WB aid allegedly corrupted TANGERANG: The Tangerang Municipality's Control Body (Bawasda) will investigate the alleged misappropriation of Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) allocated to install a website network in administration offices since 2001.The case arose when the World Bank, which donated Rp 1.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Unocal to invest over $4b in Asia over 5 years
Unocal to invest over $4b in Asia over 5 yearsDow Jones Bangkok The U.S. energy giant Unocal Corp. will spend more than US$4 billion over the next five years to expand its exploration and production businesses in the Asia Pacific region, with Thailand and Indonesia as its prime locations.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
RP says senior JI figure captured
RP says senior JI figure captured PHILIPPINES: The Philippines said on Sunday it has captured one of the top operatives of Southeast Asian militant Islamic group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI). Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Taufik Rifqi was arrested on Oct.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Street vendor stabbed by thief
Street vendor stabbed by thief JAKARTA: A street vendor was seriously injured when an unidentified man stabbed him in the chest with a broken bottle.The vendor, Ahmad, 60, caught the suspect red-handed as he attempted to break the lock of the vendor's cigarette stall on Jl. Raya Bekasi Km.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Malaysia protests over RI's timber allegation
Malaysia protests over RI's timber allegationAgence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has criticized Indonesia's move to urge the European Union (EU) to stop importing Malaysian wood products, a report said.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
2. Pindah ( 2 x 24 )
2. Pindah ( 2 x 24 ) PDI Perjuangan executives in East Java join PAN 3. Corrupt ( 1 x 40) Corruption is the root of all evil: Kwik
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Police curb extortion of workers
Police curb extortion of workersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Migrant workers returning from overseas may benefit from a new scheme introduced by the airport police at Soekarno-Hatta International under which they can deposit their money at state- owned Bank BNI prior to leaving the...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Sudibyo M. Wiradji
Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minimalist lighting more popular among young people Deciding which lighting fixture one will choose in terms of design and function is a matter of taste but there has been a growing trend among young people to use modern and simple "minimalist" lighting...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Solving logistics problems by outsourcing
Solving logistics problems by outsourcing Jacky Mussry Contributor JakartaToday, fierce competition worldwide is unavoidable. At the national level, the regional autonomy has created competition to a certain extent.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
ABC wants
ABC wants IBF HQ move to SingaporeZakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Asian Badminton Confederation (ABC) will propose the headquarters of the International Badminton Federation (IBF) be moved from England to Singapore to save operational cost.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Sony defends Asian title in all-Indonesia final
Sony defends Asian title in all-Indonesia finalZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sony Dwi Kuncoro of Indonesia defended his Asian championship title but the home side must have rued its missed chances for more titles in Sunday's finals.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
More traffic congestion
More traffic congestionFrom Bisnis Indonesia As a loyal citizen of Tangerang, Banten, I would like to appeal to the Jakarta provincial administration about the construction of the overpass extending from the T-junction of Green Garden to the railroad crossing of Pesing be speedily finished to...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Badminton
BadmintonUS$150,000 JVC Asian Cup Saturday's semfinals results Men's singles Taufik Hidayat (Ina) bt NG Wei (Hkg) 15-5, 15-5 Sony Dwi Kuncoro (Ina) bt Agus Haryanto (Hkg) 15-7, 15-8 Women's singles Silvi Antarini (Ina) bt Ling Wan Ting (Hkg) 11-9, 11-1 Wang Chen (Hkg) bt Dai Yun (Chn) 11-1, 2-11,...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
KPU slammed for overseas trips
KPU slammed for overseas tripsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six of nine members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) are traveling to the United States, Canada and Europe to disseminate information to Indonesian voters living overseas, a move that has drawn criticism from poll...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
U.S. set to reinvigorate trade with SE Asia
U.S. set to reinvigorate trade with SE AsiaKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore The United States is set to reinvigorate its economic interests in Southeast Asia after three years of stagnation caused by terrorism, a struggling domestic economy and the lure of China, U.S.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Stop evictions or we reject accountability speech: Roy
Stop evictions or we reject accountability speech: RoyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will withdraw its support of Governor Sutiyoso if he continues to conduct wide-scale evictions in the city.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Cultural congress kicks off
Cultural congress kicks off BUKITTINGGI, West Sumatra: Around 10,000 people in Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, welcomed on Sunday the arrival of participants to the fifth national cultural congress, due to start on Monday.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Official plays down World Bank threat to stop water aid
Official plays down World Bank threat to stop water aidMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior government official has played down the World Bank's threat to stop disbursing financial assistance under the Water Resources Sector Adjustment Loan (Watsal), saying the aid is not...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Petronas to invest $100m each year in downstream sector
Petronas to invest $100m each year in downstream sectorRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's state-owned energy giant Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) plans to invest at least US$100 million a year in Indonesia to prepare and develop its oil and gas downstream business in the...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Taufik starts fight: Police
Taufik starts fight: PoliceDamar Harsanto and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Badminton star Taufik Hidayat, 22, was allegedly to have provoked into a mass fight which pitted him and his father against 20 people on a street section just outside the Bung Karno Sports Compound in...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
TV Program: Monday, October 20, 2003
TV Program: Monday, October 20, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi8:00 Quiz10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:30 Music: Pop Daerah3:00 Children's Program4:00 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat5:00...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
E. Timorese citizens demand asylum
E. Timorese citizens demand asylum KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Twenty-six East Timorese citizens have requested political asylum from the Indonesian government due to fear of intimidation back home, an Indonesian official has said.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Gus Dur's uncle lashes out at Gold Quest
Gus Dur's uncle lashes out at Gold QuestThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's uncle has filed a complaint with the National Police against Gold Quest International over its plan to produce gold coins bearing the image of his father, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) founder...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Riau oil workers forced out of work
Riau oil workers forced out of work PEKANBARU, Riau: Local residents have reportedly forced workers of the Joint Operation Agency from PT Bumi Siak Pusako (BSP) and Pertamina Hulu to quite their jobs at the Coastal Plains Pekanbaru (CPP) oil block.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
APEC ministers endorse guidelines to fight fake goods
APEC ministers endorse guidelines to fight fake goodsDeutsche-Agence Presse, Bangkok Ministers from Pacific Rim economies endorsed Saturday a document detailing a set of guidelines to fight the rampant production of counterfeit or pirated goods in the region, according to a final draft of the...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Local NGOs challenge Walhi over Bulukumba land dispute
Local NGOs challenge Walhi over Bulukumba land disputeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading environmental non-governmental organization (NGO), the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) has faced a challenge from other local NGOs in its efforts to help settle a land dispute between PT London...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
RI hosts ASEAN science Olympics
RI hosts ASEAN science Olympics JAKARTA: Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar opened on Saturday the ASEAN mathematics and science Olympics for primary schools, with a call for cooperation among member countries in improving the quality of education.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Poor Indonesian newspapers need to get back to basics
Poor Indonesian newspapers need to get back to basicsOng Hock Chuan, PT Maverick Solusi Komunikasi, Partner, Jakarta Indonesia's press is in trouble, and it's not only from the defamation suits from notables such as President Megawati Soekarnoputri and tycoons such as Tomy Winata and Sinivasan.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
IT-based logistics firms give customers more than a better sleep
IT-based logistics firms give customers more than a better sleepRangga Ivananda Contributor JakartaThe application of information technology (IT) in the logistics business is not only vital to be more competitive, it also gives efficient solutions and a feeling of security to customers.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
PPP aims high in 2004 elections despite splits
PPP aims high in 2004 elections despite splitsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim-based party, the United Development Party (PPP), is eying a rather ambitious 20 percent of the vote in the general elections in 2004.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
E-government: RI needs new approach and focus
E-government: RI needs new approach and focusFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta The need for more governmental transparency and more direct participation by citizens in the democratic process, in addition to the shift from a centralized system to a more decentralized system here, calls for...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Muslim leader promises frank discussion with Bush
Muslim leader promises frank discussion with BushSri Wahyuni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta/YogyakartaOne of the four prominent Muslims invited to meet U.S. President George W. Bush in Bali said on Sunday that he would ask him to change his foreign policies, especially those...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Golkar delays candidate selection
Golkar delays candidate selectionTiarma Siboro , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar has decided to delay selecting a presidential candidate until after the legislative election in April 2004 instead of its targeted date of February 2004.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Floods, landslides hit Southern Java, South Bandung
Floods, landslides hit Southern Java, South BandungAgus Maryono and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara/Bandung, One person was killed and hundreds of homes in the southern Central Java regencies of Banjarnegara and Kebumen were inundated as a result of the heavy rain that fell over...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
1. Trade -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 2 counts
1. Trade -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 48pts, 2 counts U.S. to reinvigorate trade with SE Asia 2. Vatican -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts, 35 countsPope beatifies Mother Teresa3. Timber -- 2 cols, 2 lines, 28pts, 21 countsMalaysia protests over Indonesia's timber allegation to EU
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Joint team kills another Poso gunman, arrests six more
Joint team kills another Poso gunman, arrests six moreLa Remmy, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi A top police official said on Sunday a joint military and police force have killed another gunman and arrested six other people as they combed Pawaru subdistrict, Lembo district in Central...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
US, Thailand sign cargo agreement
US, Thailand sign cargo agreement BANGKOK: The United States and Thailand on Saturday signed an open-skies cargo transport agreement allowing unrestricted expansion of air routes that officials say will significantly boost two-way cargo traffic.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Three killed in traffic accident
Three killed in traffic accident SURAKARTA, Central Java: Three people were killed and three others injured on Sunday when a Gaya Putra bus rammed into three motorcycles at Sukoharjo, near Surakarta, Central Java.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Twenty-six East Timorese citizens have requested political asylum
Twenty-six East Timorese citizens have requested political asylum from the Indonesian government due to fear of intimidation back home, an Indonesian official has said.However, the Indonesian government initially turned down the request on the grounds that the 26 East Timorese previously refused to...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Syafii promises frank talks with Bush
Syafii promises frank talks with BushSri Wahyuni and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta One of the four prominent Muslims invited to meet U.S. President George W. Bush in Bali said on Sunday that he would ask him to change his foreign policies, especially those dealing with...
Mon, 20 Oct 2003
Fishermen divided on eviction
Fishermen divided on evictionEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fishermen living on Muara Angke riverbanks, North Jakarta, have responded differently to a final order to clear the area issued by the city administration.