Archive: 4 October 2003
114 articles found
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Minister orders suspension of regency split after deaths
Minister orders suspension of regency split after deathsAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno ordered on Friday the suspension of a decision to divide Polewali Mamasa (Polmas) into two regencies in South Sulawesi, following the killing of...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Agency official says more evictions soon to follow
Agency official says more evictions soon to followBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only one day after successfully evicting "illegal" occupants from a plot of land in Tanjung Duren Selatan, West Jakarta, head of the City Public Order Agency Soebagio emphasized that the campaign to...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
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...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Empowering ASEAN's grassroots
Empowering ASEAN's grassrootsChristine Susanna Tjhin, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Around 200 participants representing the grassroots throughout Southeast Asia gathered at the third ASEAN People's Assembly (APA) from Sept. 24 to 27 in Manila.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003 clarifies As general manager of CP Foundation, organizer of C.P. Open Biennale 2003, we would like to correct Kapoor's statement about Indonesian participants in the C.P. Biennalle 2003.On the People page of The Jakarta Post on Oct.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
There was dissatisfaction among members of the House of
There was dissatisfaction among members of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta about the government's statement before House Commission II. The government is speeding up the process of splitting Papua into several provinces while the House is yet to ratify the legislation to this effect.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
ADS
ADSTransforming a Microfinance System : The BRI Experience "The Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Unit system, which is fully self-financing and computerized, has become one of the world's greatest success stories in microfinance.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Beware of
Beware of 'baby-sitters'From Media Indonesia About two months ago, after reading an advertisement in a Jakarta-based paper about well-trained baby-sitters placed by ASI Foundation in Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, I decided to contact the agency and hire one for my child.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Hidden camera lands two in jail
Hidden camera lands two in jailThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced two assistant photographers to 10 months in jail on Friday, for illegally filming several models while they were changing in a bathroom.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Hendrawan resigns from national badminton squad
Hendrawan resigns from national badminton squadPrimastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prolonged injuries, age and disappointment have forced Olympic badminton silver medalist Hendrawan to make the most difficult decision for any athlete in the world; leave the sport that has catapulted him...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Surabaya to dismiss secretary
Surabaya to dismiss secretary SURABAYA: East Java Governor Imam Utomo has approved the Surabaya mayor's proposal to dismiss the secretary of his municipal administration for unspecified reasons, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
The dead support DPD candidates
The dead support DPD candidates MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The use of identity cards of deceased people are among irregularities found in applications by candidates here to contest next year's election of West Nusa Tenggara's Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
SIA set to get new rivals
SIA set to get new rivalsAgence France-Presse, Singapore The Singapore government on Friday announced the establishment of a committee to allocate air traffic rights, clearing the way for the entry of new domestic carriers to compete with Singapore Airlines (SIA).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Singapore protests against Indonesia's new visa policy
Singapore protests against Indonesia's new visa policySari P. Setiogi and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Singapore The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has complained to the Indonesian government over its plan to revoke the visa-free facility for the citizens of 37 countries, saying the plan would...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
French housing developer optimistic on local potential
French housing developer optimistic on local potentialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Premier Indonesia, a subsidiary of the French-based Les Nouveaux Constructeurs, has completed the development of a block of homes at its Central Park luxury housing estate in Cibubur.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
TNI to shun elections despite right
TNI to shun elections despite right To celebrate its 58th anniversary, which falls on Oct. 5, the Indonesian Military (TNI) has picked "Make the general election a success" as the commemoration's theme. The following is an excerpt of the question and answer session with TNI Commander Gen.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Film looks at Sept. 30 from different angle
Film looks at Sept. 30 from different angleTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta I remember my mother would advise me not to say "PKI" in public many years ago as I grew up in Malang, East Java. "People might get you wrong," she told me earnestly.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Eviction peaceful after violence
Eviction peaceful after violenceApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra After two days of violence, the forcible eviction of dozens of houses in the North Sumatra capital of Medan by local security and order officers ended peacefully on Friday.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Orangutan rehab takes time and money
Orangutan rehab takes time and moneyBambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta Fani, a two-year-old orangutan is a favorite of visitors and staff at the Jogja Animal Rescue Center.Whenever you come close to her, she will immediately give you a big hug and refuse to let go.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003 clarifies As general manager of CP Foundation, organizer of C.P. Open Biennale 2003, we would like to correct Kapoor's statement about Indonesian participants in the C.P. Biennalle 2003.On the People page of The Jakarta Post on Oct.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
ASEAN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT
ASEAN BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT SUMMIT (ASEAN BIS), Oct. 4-7, 2003, At Bali Hilton International Hotel, Nusa Dua.KUTA KARNIVAL Month-Long Multi events Festival under the theme A Celebration of Life a Remembrance of Love until Oct.12. More information on www,gokuta.com.Oct.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
On shifting holidays
On shifting holidaysFrom Media IndonesiaIn response to Media Indonesia's editorial on Sept. 24, 2003 on holiday shifts, we would like to explain the background and substance of the government policy.The joint decree (of three ministers) on this matter -- effective for the calendar year 2003 -- was...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Govt urged to draw up power policy
Govt urged to draw up power policyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank has asked the government to prepare itself with adequate policies to lure foreign investment in the country's power sector, in line with its plans to liberalize the sector in 2006.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003 clarifies As general manager of CP Foundation, organizer of C.P. Open Biennale 2003, we would like to correct Kapoor's statement about Indonesian participants in the C.P. Biennalle 2003.On the People page of The Jakarta Post on Oct.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
1. Edi2 -- Ambon's sweet road to conflict recovery
1. Edi2 -- Ambon's sweet road to conflict recovery 3 X 18 Local govt reform key to recovery from conflict in Ambon Edi Suhardi Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia Jakarta 2. Strait6 -- U.S. losing the war of ideas in Muslim world 1 x 30America losing the war of ideas Arnab Neil Sengupta...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Mega conducts final checks on summit preparations
Mega conducts final checks on summit preparationsFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali President Megawati Soekarnoputri cast her eye over preparations for the ninth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit here on Friday to ensure the huge event runs as planned.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
1. Iman -- TNI Anniversary: A time to consolidate, focus on
1. Iman -- TNI Anniversary: A time to consolidate, focus on defense role3 X 18Time for TNI to consolidate, focus on its defense role Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post Jakarta2. tJIN -- Empowering ASEAN's grassroots 1 x 30Empowering ASEAN's grass roots Christine Susanna Tjhin Centre for Strategic and...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Soeharto's former party praises TNI democracy
Soeharto's former party praises TNI democracyKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar, the political machine of the repressive New Order government, hailed on Friday a statement from Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
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...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Toward a professional TNI
Toward a professional TNI Military Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto made an encouraging statement the other day while overseeing preparations for Sunday's celebrations of the 58th anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI), which will be held in Surabaya.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
JP/17/NAT
JP/17/NATNatsuko Shioya, a quiet library with beautiful panoramaLibrary to commemorate the neverending love storyThough Yogyakarta boasts itself as a student's city for being a home to dozens of universities and scholars, in fact it has more shopping malls than good public libraries.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
RI players denied semis berths on own courts
RI players denied semis berths on own courtsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There will be no local players to cheer at the singles semifinals of the Indonesia Women's Circuit tennis tournament after Wukirasih Sawondari and Septi Mende became the home side's last players to fall here on...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Parties urged to end discrimination
Parties urged to end discriminationKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of Chinese Indonesian organizations said on Friday that the ethnic community here would only vote for political parties that consistently fight against any forms of discrimination.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Supreme Court to give judges primer course for seizures
Supreme Court to give judges primer course for seizuresThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court will soon issue a more detailed circular on asset preservation orders for district courts, as some have become the subject of controversy, including that issued against senior Tempo journalist...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
NU and PKB, mother and child
NU and PKB, mother and childFrom Media IndonesiaThere have been attempts to disturb the close relationship between Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the largest Islamic mass organization, and the National Awakening Party (PKB) since the inception of the latter.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
ADB to give East Timor $1.2m
ADB to give East Timor $1.2mAgence France-Presse, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday it will give US$1.2 million to East Timor next year to improve the country's economy and public infrastructure.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Paramedics trained ahead of exodus
Paramedics trained ahead of exodus SEMARANG: Central Java's health office is providing courses in emergency treatment to paramedics, physicians and nurses.The course will provide training in how to handle any cases that might emerge as a result of the heavy traffic caused by the annual exodus ahead...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of Telkom
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of TelkomThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Accounting firm Eddy Pianto stands by its audit of the 2002 financial report of state-owned telecommunication company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Reenergizing security sector reform in a democratic society
Reenergizing security sector reform in a democratic societyAndi Widjajanto , Member, Indonesia's Working Group on Security Sector Reform, Jakarta Indonesia's political and social instability must be seen as the result of our incapability to project power and authority within our own borders,...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
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Evictions highlight lack of proper housing policy Marco Kusumawijaya Urban Planner Jakarta marcokw@centrin.net.id 2. Andi -- Re-energizing security sector reform 2 x 30 Reenergizing security sector reform in a democratic society Andi Widjajanto Member Indonesia's Working Group on Security Sector...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Myanmar's PM braves critics at summit
Myanmar's PM braves critics at summitFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Myanmar's ruling junta will send Prime Minister Gen. Khin Nyut to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) annual summit, which begins on Tuesday, despite heavy diplomatic...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Int'l bodies give rabies vaccine
Int'l bodies give rabies vaccine AMBON, Maluku: Two international bodies have provided the Maluku health agency with rabies vaccine, following an outbreak of the disease on Ambon island, a local official said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Time for TNI to consolidate, focus on its defense role
Time for TNI to consolidate, focus on its defense roleImanuddin Razak, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There will be no extraordinary activities to mark this year's celebration of the 58th anniversary of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Sunday.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
1. HOSTAGE: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 25
1. HOSTAGE: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 25 Peace zone proposed in Aceh 2. DISCOURSE: 40 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 TNI to shun elections despite right 3. SENIOR: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 ASEAN makes progress to integrate economy
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challenges
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challengesWenda WonoseputraandEko YuliantoContributors JakartaThe writers are respectively president director and head of after-sales service at PT Car and Cars Indonesia, the authorized sole agent for Volkswagen cars in Indonesia In contrast to the...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Shut down STPDN
Shut down STPDNFrom 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Indonesia remains favorable for Korean investment
Indonesia remains favorable for Korean investment South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun is scheduled to attend this year's Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Bali on Oct.7-8. The following is an excerpt of an interview with South Korean envoy Yun Hai-jung with The Jakarta Post's...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
MUI executive condemns JI
MUI executive condemns JI JAKARTA: A member of Indonesia's Islamic authority on Friday denounced the Jemaah Islamiyah network, which is blamed for the Bali bombings and a string of other attacks, and voiced support for the government's efforts to root out terrorism.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Jakartans to get barcoded IDs
Jakartans to get barcoded IDs JAKARTA: Computer-readable ID cards with barcodes will be available to all Jakartans next year after a successful pilot project that began in April, head of the City Population and Civil Registration Agency, Sylviana Murni, said on Friday.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
JP/6/LIDDLE
JP/6/LIDDLEMEGAWATI's PRESIDENCY: A CONTRARIAN VIEW R. William Liddle Professor of Political Science The Ohio State University Ohio, U.S.A. President Megawati Soekarnoputri, in office just over two years, has not won universal praise for her leadership skills.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Journalists set up election watchdog
Journalists set up election watchdog PALANGKARAYA, Central Kalimantan: The Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) has set up an election watchdog involving journalists and the public to monitor the 2004 elections.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Electric train warning
Electric train warning From Koran Tempo It is unfortunate that passengers taking the electric train plying the Jakarta-Bogor-Jakarta route never pay attention to the regulations issued by the railway authorities.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Asmindo holds national meeting
Asmindo holds national meeting YOGYAKARTA: The Association of Indonesian Furniture Manufacturers (Asmindo) will hold its 2003 national meeting here on Saturday to elect a new chairman for the 2003-2008 term, and to formulate the association's program for the next five years.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Post-Mahathir, ASEAN faces another crunch
Post-Mahathir, ASEAN faces another crunchPana Janviroj, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok This week's ASEAN Summit in Bali will bid farewell to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who is due to retire shortly.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Busway project shelters started
Busway project shelters started JAKARTA: The construction of eight of 29 bus shelters for the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT), or busway, project began on Friday, said head of the City Transportation Agency Rustam Effendi.The eight shelters are located along Jl. Sisingamangaraja, South Jakarta, and Jl.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Councillors travel world on taxpayer dosh
Councillors travel world on taxpayer doshSuherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Despite public protests from local residents, members of the Central Java legislative council are reportedly planning expensive overseas trips as others made a quiet visit to several foreign countries for unexplained...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Most disabled kids not in school
Most disabled kids not in school SURABAYA: An official with the Ministry of National Education said on Friday that only 3.8 percent of the country's 1.3 children with disabilities enjoyed formal education, leaving a big question mark over their future."Only 50,000 of a total 1.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Eddy Pianto defends Telkom audit
Eddy Pianto defends Telkom auditThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Accounting firm Eddy Pianto stands by its audit of the 2002 financial report of state-owned telecommunication company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Yusril and terrorism
Yusril and terrorismFrom Forum KeadilanThe 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...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
MANILA: Philippine exports continued to slip in August as
MANILA: Philippine exports continued to slip in August as electronics shipments dropped sharply, the government said on Friday, raising fears that a recovery in this key sector will fail to materialize this year. The National Statistics Office (NSO) said August 2003 exports fell 2.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Syafruddin Chan
Syafruddin Chan Contributor JakartaThe writer is the author of "Relationship Marketing: Marketing innovation that wins the hearts of customers".Automotive manufacturers realize that the overall revenue, indeed, the major portion of profits may be attributed to its after sales business.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challenges
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challengesWenda WonoseputraandEko YuliantoContributors JakartaThe writers are respectively president director and head of after-sales service at PT Car and Cars Indonesia, the authorized sole agent for Volkswagen cars in Indonesia In contrast to the...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Sari P. Setiogi and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Singapore
Sari P. Setiogi and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Singapore The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has complained to the Indonesian government over its plan to revoke the visa-free facility for the citizens of 37 countries, saying the plan would hurt the city-state's tourist industry.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
`Tempo' employees face hard times with optimism
`Tempo' employees face hard times with optimismM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A disruption in publication is the main concern for Tempo media group employees, not the possibility of job loss or closure of the office that looms over Tempo weekly and Koran Tempo daily in the ongoing...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Former Total executive questioned
Former Total executive questionedAgence France-Presse, Nanterre, France The former director of operations in Myanamar of French oil company Total has been questioned about the alleged use of forced labour in Myanmar to build a pipeline in the 1990s, a source close to the matter said.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Japan hopes to sign FTA with Mexico soon, eyes negotiations with SKorea
Japan hopes to sign FTA with Mexico soon, eyes negotiations with SKoreaAgence France-Presse Tokyo Japan's trade minister said on Friday he believed a free trade agreement (FTA) with Mexico could be concluded when President Vicente Fox visits later this month.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Welcome to the island of the gods
Welcome to the island of the godsRita A.Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Starting today, no less than 14 leaders from members nations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), plus Japan, China, South Korea and India, will stay in Nusa Dua, Bali to attend the ASEAN summit...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
KPU may sue critic for slander
KPU may sue critic for slander JAKARTA: As if members of the Indonesian General Elections Commission (KPU) were not hard-pressed enough in carrying out their mission, they might soon find themselves with an additional job: dealing with a lawsuit.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
ASEAN makes progress to integrate economy
ASEAN makes progress to integrate economyThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali The Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is making significant progress in laying the groundwork to liberalize and integrate their economies, director general of Asia Pacific and Africa, at the Ministry of...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Bali, haven for art collectors, souvenir hunters
Bali, haven for art collectors, souvenir huntersI Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali For souvenir hunters, the island of Bali may probably the largest jungle in the archipelago. As Indonesia's prime tourist destination, artists and handicraft producers from the neighboring islands of...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
President's
President's criticism of the press Press freedom is considered one of the most outstanding fruits of the reform movement. The system of government may change and presidents may come and go, but freedom of the press will stay triumphant.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Ambon's sweet road to conflict recovery
Ambon's sweet road to conflict recoveryEdi Suhardi Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia Jakarta When the horrifying sectarian conflict broke out in 1999, no one believed it could happen in the capital of Maluku province long known as Ambon manis, or Sweet Ambon.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates Oct.3 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,077.60 5,388.86 5,763.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.3, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.3, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
JP/17/
JP/17/ Bedugul offers scientific and natural delightsI Wayan Juniartha The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali With its cool air, beautiful scenery and quiet atmosphere, Bedugul in Tabanan regency is a comfortable haven for those who have grown bored with Kuta's cramped environs and frustrated with...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
1. TEMPO (4 X 12)
1. TEMPO (4 X 12) Supreme Court to give judges primer course for seizures 2. FPG (2 X 21)Soeharto's former party praises TNI democracy3. KPK (1 X 50) Noted reformists register for AntiCorruption Commission 4. ACEH (1 X 36) 2 months sought for troops charged in torture 5.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
TNI still unwilling to accept civilian supremacy: Observers
TNI still unwilling to accept civilian supremacy: ObserversA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military observers said on Friday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) had made some progress in reforming in the last 5 years, but pointed out other problems that it must improve to meet the nation's...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Post-Mahathir, ASEAN faces another crunch
Post-Mahathir, ASEAN faces another crunch Pana Janviroj The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok This week's ASEAN Summit in Bali will bid farewell to Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, who is due to retire shortly.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Shut down STPDN
Shut down STPDNFrom 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Drug dealer arrested in Depok
Drug dealer arrested in Depok DEPOK: Police arrested Maman, 29, an alleged drug dealer, on Wednesday at his rented house in Sukamaju, Sukmajaya district, Depok.Police confiscated 17 packages of marijuana and Rp 260,000 (US$30.60) in cash from him.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Gajah Tunggal to boost exports to Asia and Middle East
Gajah Tunggal to boost exports to Asia and Middle East Tire producer PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk (Gajah Tunggal) will further boost its exports to reduce the impact of a weakening domestic market due to the prolonged economic trouble at home.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Jengo Paramartha
Jengo Paramartha Map of Bali's tourist spotDenpasar: Museum Bali, Art Center, Kerobokan Jail Amrozy, Walking Deadman Here !, Bali Beach Hotel. Badung: Kuta Rock City Sunset, Pub, Surf and Rock n' Roll, Grand Zero 121002, Sanur Beach, Sunrise, Canoeing, Diving and XXX. Nusadua: Five star hotels.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Syafruddin Chan
Syafruddin Chan Contributor JakartaThe writer is the author of "Relationship Marketing: Marketing innovation that wins the hearts of customers".For any sort of company, especially manufacturers of cars, cellular phones, television sets, cameras or other electronic products, after sales service is...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
2 months sought for troops charged in torture
2 months sought for troops charged in tortureNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A military prosecutor requested that the Banda Aceh martial court on Friday hand down light sentences of between one month and two months in prison to 11 Army soldiers accused of torturing villagers.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Shut down STPDN
Shut down STPDNFrom 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Public library commemorates never-ending love story
Public library commemorates never-ending love story Though Yogyakarta is known as a university city for its dozens of institutes of higher learning, the city actually has more shopping malls than quality public libraries.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Drug prices beyond
Drug prices beyond people's reachFrom Bisnis Indonesia An acquaintance of mine, living in an urban village on the outskirts of Jakarta, consulted a traditional healer to cure his child's swollen eye instead of going to see an eye specialist.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Beware of
Beware of 'baby-sitters'From Media Indonesia About two months ago, after reading an advertisement in a Jakarta-based paper about well-trained baby-sitters placed by ASI Foundation in Utan Kayu, East Jakarta, I decided to contact the agency and hire one for my child.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Islamic banks strive for larger market share
Islamic banks strive for larger market share Islamic banks have strengthened their foothold in Indonesia, the country with the world's largest Muslim population, amid rising demands from the public for alternative investment and financing options that comply with Islamic law.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
School committee head alleges graft
School committee head alleges graft JAKARTA: Head of the school committee, Soebandrio, at state junior high school SLTP 250, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, filed a report on alleged corruption by the principal with the City Audit Agency (Bawasda).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Corruption at DPRDs
Corruption at DPRDs For the last three years, since the endorsement of Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy, we have seen the country increasing in "legislative power" -- both at the provincial as well as the regental levels.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Archeologists find ancient Buddhist relic
Archeologists find ancient Buddhist relicThe Jakarta Post, Klaten/Denpasar A gold inscription, believed to have been an inheritance from the Rakai Pikatan kingdom in the eighth century, was discovered by a joint team of students from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) and archeologists in Central Java.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
There was dissatisfaction among members of the House of
There was dissatisfaction among members of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta about the government's statement before House Commission II. The government is speeding up the process of splitting Papua into several provinces while the House is yet to ratify the legislation to this effect.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children's Program7:30 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Music10:00 TV Drama11:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Children's Show3:00 City News4:00 Children's Show5:00 Music6:00...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children's Program7:30 Music8:30 Documentary9:00 Music10:00 TV Drama11:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m. Talk Show1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Children's Show3:00 City News4:00 Children's Show5:00 Music6:00...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Three countries to sign rubber pact at ASEAN Summit
Three countries to sign rubber pact at ASEAN SummitThe Jakarta Post, Nusa Dua, Bali Trade ministers from Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia will sign a "shareholders agreement" that will mark the launching of a rubber consortium aimed at stabilizing the price of the commodity in the international...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
JP/Murdani usman
JP/Murdani usmanSYMBOL OF UNITY: Flags of countries, participating in the ninth Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Bali, fly in Gianjar regency near Ubud, in front of the locally famous meditating Buddha statue.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Megawati says health services for public unsatisfactory
Megawati says health services for public unsatisfactoryThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri complained about health services for the public which she said remained unsatisfactory due to the heavy workload of physicians.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
UN force arrests five Indonesians
UN force arrests five Indonesians KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The United Nations Peacekeeping Force (UN-PKF) in East Timor has arrested five Indonesians for allegedly entering the territory illegally and smuggling cigarettes and canned drinks into the country.Wirasakti Military Commander Col. Inf.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Evictions highlight lack of proper housing policy
Evictions highlight lack of proper housing policyMarco Kusumawijaya, Indonesian Coalition for Social Housing, Jakarta, marcokw@centrin.net.id A series of forced evictions have taken place in several places in Jakarta recently.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.3, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct.3, 2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of Telkom
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of TelkomThe Jakarta Post Jakarta Accounting firm Eddy Pianto stands by its audit of the 2002 financial report of state-owned telecommunication company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom).
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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates Oct.3 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,077.60 5,388.86 5,763.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
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checked by richAfter Hours In order to provide information to Summit participants about leisure activities available, The Jakarta Post will provide an "After Hours" section, which will include facts about hotels, spas and other leisure/entertainment establishments to promote services at special...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
C.P. Biennale 2003 clarifies
C.P. Biennale 2003 clarifies As general manager of CP Foundation, organizer of C.P. Open Biennale 2003, we would like to correct Kapoor's statement about Indonesian participants in the C.P. Biennalle 2003.On the People page of The Jakarta Post on Oct.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
JP/4/PRESS
JP/4/PRESSCourt to issue circular on asset preservation ordersThe Jakarta Post JakartaPlease see editing notes below The Supreme Court will soon issue a more detailed circular on asset preservation orders for district courts, as some have become the subject of controversy, including that issued...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Peace zone proposed in Aceh
Peace zone proposed in AcehTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya After almost four months of rigorous debate over the terms of release for civilians held hostage by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels, the Indonesian Military (TNI) proposed a battle-free zone to allow the separatists to transfer...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Evicted residents offered state housing
Evicted residents offered state housingEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned housing company Perum Perumnas offered hundreds of homeless people three options on Friday after the West Jakarta administration cleared land in Cengkareng Timur subdistrict last month.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
There was dissatisfaction among members of the House of
There was dissatisfaction among members of the House of Representatives (DPR) in Jakarta about the government's statement before House Commission II. The government is speeding up the process of splitting Papua into several provinces while the House is yet to ratify the legislation to this effect.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
A'an Suryana
A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post JakartaMilitary observers said on Friday that the Indonesian Military (TNI) had made some progress in reforming in the last 5 years, but pointed out other problems that it must improve to meet the nation's expectations and uphold democracy.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
Beach v'ball final ends in controversy
Beach v'ball final ends in controversyZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The men's final of the National Beach Volleyball competition in Jakarta ended in controversy when Irilkhun Soffana and Makroji of East Java quit after losing the first set in the final against Supriadi and Arandi...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
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2 X 28 Minister orders suspension of regency split after deaths JP/5/plesir1 X 43 Councillors travel world on taxpayer dosh JP/5/gusur4 X 8 Eviction peaceful after violence JP/5/kuno1 X 40 Archeologists find ancient Buddhist relic
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
`Jakarta is just a place to earn money'
`Jakarta is just a place to earn money' The skyrocketing price of housing in Jakarta has forced many people to move to the outskirts of the capital. Despite the long distances many people must now travel to get to work, financial considerations are forcing people to live farther and farther from...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003
RI rebuffs plans for rotating OPEC chief
RI rebuffs plans for rotating OPEC chiefDow Jones, Jakarta Indonesia's Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Friday he doesn't agree with an idea floated by Iran to rotate the secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) between the group's 11 members.