Archive: 4 October 2003
114 articles found
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's former party praises TNI democracy
Soeharto's former party praises TNI democracy Kurniawan 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. Endriartono Sutarto that the TNI would not support any presidential candidate in the upcoming general elections. "The statement of the TNI chief is sympathetic.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Iman -- TNI Anniversary: A time to consolidate, focus on
1. Iman -- TNI Anniversary: A time to consolidate, focus on defense role 3 X 18 Time for TNI to consolidate, focus on its defense role Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post Jakarta 2. tJIN -- Empowering ASEAN's grassroots 1 x 30 Empowering ASEAN's grass roots Christine Susanna Tjhin Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta 3. nATION -- Post-Mahathir, ASEAN faces another crunch 2 x 21 Post-Mahathir, ASEAN faces another crunch Pana Janviroj The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega conducts final checks on summit preparations
Mega conducts final checks on summit preparations Fabiola 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, 00:00 WIB
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 30 America losing the war of ideas Arnab Neil Sengupta The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. 1, 2003, the story on Sasyita "Sasya" Tranggono suggested that only 10 Indonesian artists participated in the C.P. Open Biennale 2003. This statement is incorrect. In reality, of the 128 artists at the C.P.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to draw up power policy
Govt urged to draw up power policy The 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, 00:00 WIB
On shifting holidays
On shifting holidays From Media Indonesia In 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 issued after a long process of consultations with religious leaders and inter- departmental meetings.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. 1, 2003, the story on Sasyita "Sasya" Tranggono suggested that only 10 Indonesian artists participated in the C.P. Open Biennale 2003. This statement is incorrect. In reality, of the 128 artists at the C.P.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Orangutan rehab takes time and money
Orangutan rehab takes time and money Bambang 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. But if you carry her to a tree, which is home to orangutans, she will quickly free herself from you and quickly climb up the tree. Her innocent face and dark eyes make her appear harmless and adorable.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eviction peaceful after violence
Eviction peaceful after violence Apriadi 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. The peace was finally achieved after the victims from Jl. Dr Cipto in the neighborhood of Anggrung Medan accepted the compensation for their houses offered by the local administration.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Film looks at Sept. 30 from different angle
Film looks at Sept. 30 from different angle Tantri 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. I grew up in the 1980s, almost 20 years since the alleged attempted coup by PKI (Indonesian Communist Party) on the night of Sept. 30, 1965.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Endriartono Sutarto, which was attended by The Jakarta Post's Tiarma Siboro.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister orders suspension of regency split after deaths
Minister orders suspension of regency split after deaths Andi 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 at least three people in attacks sparked by the proposed split.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singapore protests against Indonesia's new visa policy
Singapore protests against Indonesia's new visa policy 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. Indonesian tourism players have also voiced similar concerns, saying the policy would add to the pains caused by terrorists to the country's tourism.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
SIA set to get new rivals
SIA set to get new rivals Agence 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). The Ministry of Transport said the setting up of the air traffic rights committee (ATRC) was in line with practices in other countries with more than one airline.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Eko Yuniarso Arief, head of the city's personnel affairs division, said the governor had sent a letter to Surabaya Mayor Bambang Dwi Hartono to endorse the proposed replacement of Alisjahbana.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hendrawan resigns from national badminton squad
Hendrawan resigns from national badminton squad Primastuti 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 to glory and fame. Hendrawan, the 2001 world champion, delivered his resignation to Badminton Association of Indonesia chairman Chairul Tanjung on Friday at around 2 p.m.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hidden camera lands two in jail
Hidden camera lands two in jail The 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. The court decided the two were not guilty of disseminating the footage for financial reason. But the panel of judges ruled that Benhur Bangunkarjaya alias Beung and Kodim Wahid were guilty of violating Article 282 of the Criminal Code on obscenity.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. I was disappointed because the baby-sitter could not do anything that a baby-sitter should be able to do. She was nothing more than a housemaid in a baby-sitter's uniform.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADS
ADS Transforming 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." The above statement, written in a report by the Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID), accurately describes the achievements of Indonesia's oldest bank: BRI. Such achievements were unimaginable when the bank was established more than a century ago, on Dec.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The House is simply complying with the president's statement made in late August that this split should not be implemented in a hurry. The government is defying logic in this case.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. 1, 2003, the story on Sasyita "Sasya" Tranggono suggested that only 10 Indonesian artists participated in the C.P. Open Biennale 2003. This statement is incorrect. In reality, of the 128 artists at the C.P.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Empowering ASEAN's grassroots
Empowering ASEAN's grassroots Christine 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. A diverse representation of non-governmental organizations (NGOs), including think tanks and advocacy NGOs and officials, assembled to discuss a multitude of issues pertaining to the region.
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Agency official says more evictions soon to follow
Agency official says more evictions soon to follow Bambang 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 demolish illegally erected houses throughout the city was in full force.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
French housing developer optimistic on local potential
French housing developer optimistic on local potential The 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. The housing complex is located in the Kota Wisata housing complex.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Jend. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. Rustam said that completion of the construction was expected in December.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been more than a sentimental journey for the Malaysian leader.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
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. Warning against sitting atop trains can be found everywhere in the stations, but a lot of passengers still sit on top of the electric trains traveling between Jakarta and Bogor. On Sept.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. PWI chairman Tarman Azzam said the watchdog was named People and the Indonesian Journalists Association for Free and Fair Elections (Pijafrel). He said the election watchdog would be independent and would have 31 chapters across the country.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/LIDDLE
JP/6/LIDDLE MEGAWATI'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. The pampered oldest child of national founding father Sukarno, she is said to have little interest in either government or politics.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "The new ID cards are aimed at increasing service and monitoring residents and also to avoid fake ones," she said as quoted by the city administration official website Beritajakarta.com.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "We can't tolerate and support people who use the name of Jemaah Islamiyah to engage in terrorism," Umar Shihab, deputy chairman of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), told AFP. Jemaah Islamiyah is Arabic for Islamic community.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Kornelius Purba. Question:How can South Korean companies benefit from the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) and boost their presence in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, especially in Indonesia?
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challenges
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challenges Wenda Wonoseputra and Eko Yulianto Contributors Jakarta The 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 huge automotive market here, along with its yearly growth in sales, local fuel quality is lower than that in developed countries.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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, 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "The Doctors Without Borders (MSF) sent 40 vials of rabies vaccine and the World Health Organization (WHO) will provide the same vaccine based on the need," head of the agency Ristianto Sugiono said.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's PM braves critics at summit
Myanmar's PM braves critics at summit Fabiola 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 pressure from within and outside of ASEAN to free Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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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 Reform Jakarta
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reenergizing security sector reform in a democratic society
Reenergizing security sector reform in a democratic society Andi 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, leaving most of our territories devoid of government.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of Telkom
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of Telkom The 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). The firm's owner, Eddy Pianto, told The Jakarta Post by telephone from Australia that PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) played a role in the rejection of Telkom's report by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 of Idul Fitri this November. Those taking the courses will be assigned to health centers near the province's main roads.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB to give East Timor $1.2m
ADB to give East Timor $1.2m Agence 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. The grant is aimed at building local capacity for economic and financial management, improving public infrastructure to support private sector growth, and to generate income at the community level, the bank said in a statement.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU and PKB, mother and child
NU and PKB, mother and child From Media Indonesia There 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. These attempts climaxed in the issue of repositioning PKB's secretary general. Many external circles believed this would lead to a rift, making PKB a small and powerless party.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court to give judges primer course for seizures
Supreme Court to give judges primer course for seizures The 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 Goenawan Mohamad.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties urged to end discrimination
Parties urged to end discrimination Kurniawan 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, 00:00 WIB
RI players denied semis berths on own courts
RI players denied semis berths on own courts Zakki 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 Friday.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/NAT
JP/17/NAT Natsuko Shioya, a quiet library with beautiful panorama Library to commemorate the neverending love story Though 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. Now, if you want to find a library with a pleasant reading atmosphere, come to Sumberan village in Sariharjo, Sleman.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Addressing not only his soldiers but the whole nation as well, Gen. Endriartono emphasized the role of the military in defending the country.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Time for TNI to consolidate, focus on its defense role
Time for TNI to consolidate, focus on its defense role Imanuddin 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. The anniversary celebration will be held at the Naval base in Surabaya, East Java, and will be the first time it is held outside Jakarta.
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
2 months sought for troops charged in torture
2 months sought for troops charged in torture Nani 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. He also demanded that the court acquit the troops' commander from all charges. Prosecutor Maj. Mariyanto Banji said the soldiers' commander Chief Sgt.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Syafruddin Chan
Syafruddin Chan Contributor Jakarta The 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 an integral part of marketing. The better its quality of after sales service, the more competitive the brand.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jengo Paramartha
Jengo Paramartha Map of Bali's tourist spot Denpasar: 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.Gianyar: Celuk, Mas, Ubud Art Community, Gold and Silver for The Blues - Sukawati Art Market and Tampak Siring President Palace. Bangli: Batur Mountain and Lake, Volcano, Bali Old Village.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. "The domestic tire market has dropped for various reasons, particularly because of Indonesia's economic problems, which has reduced greatly the movement of goods and people over land.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The suspect admitted that the cash had been received from the sale of 26 packages of marijuana. Sukmajaya subprecinct police chief Adj. Comr. Suratno said that they were still interrogating Maman in their search for other dealers in a drug ring. -- JP
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations has been more than a sentimental journey for the Malaysian leader.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI still unwilling to accept civilian supremacy: Observers
TNI still unwilling to accept civilian supremacy: Observers A'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 expectations and uphold democracy. Those low marks included the TNI's seeming lack of respect for civilian leadership and a lack of professionalism, according to local analysts.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 democracy 3. KPK (1 X 50) Noted reformists register for AntiCorruption Commission 4. ACEH (1 X 36) 2 months sought for troops charged in torture 5. TIONG (1 X 30) Parties urged to stop discrimination
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/
JP/17/ Bedugul offers scientific and natural delights I 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 Denpasar's traffic jams. Lying some two hours by car from Denpasar and about two-and-a- half hours from Nusa Dua, Bedugul sits next to the misty Lake Beratan.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Tbk 1,025 25 5,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 100 0 21,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 170 5 62,500 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,275 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 62,500 Alumindo Light 225 0...
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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 5,763.96 5,702.27 Brunei dollar 1 5,144.33 4,563.37 4,878.85 4,828.77 Canadian dollar 1 6,634.52 5,881.69 6,292.14 6,223.77 Swiss franc 1 6,733.18 5,972.24 6,385.71 6,319.58 Danish krone 1 1,396.96 1,239.65...
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ambon's sweet road to conflict recovery
Ambon's sweet road to conflict recovery Edi 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. Ambon was at the center of the communal conflict that affected almost the entire province until 2002.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors travel world on taxpayer dosh
Councillors travel world on taxpayer dosh Suherdjoko, 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 reasons. Members of the council's Commission C visited Batam island, Singapore, Thailand, China and Kuala Lumpur on a whirlwind one- week tour. They arrived back here on Oct. 1.
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Bali, haven for art collectors, souvenir hunters
Bali, haven for art collectors, souvenir hunters I 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 Java and Lombok, and even from as far away as Papua, have flooded the island's souvenir and handicraft market with their unique products.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN makes progress to integrate economy
ASEAN makes progress to integrate economy The 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 Foreign Affairs Makarim Wibisono said.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. KPU member Hamid Awaluddin, disclosed here on Friday that they had been mulling over a plan to sue the director of the Center for Regional Development Studies, Laode Ida, for allegedly making slanderous comments against the commission.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Welcome to the island of the gods
Welcome to the island of the gods Rita 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 until Oct.8. Business figures from Asian countries and their trading partners will also share their views at the ongoing ASEAN Business and Investment Summit.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan hopes to sign FTA with Mexico soon, eyes negotiations with SKorea
Japan hopes to sign FTA with Mexico soon, eyes negotiations with SKorea Agence 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. Closing an FTA with Mexico "is very significant. I believe the agreement can be reached when President Fox visits Japan on October 15," Trade Minister Shoichi Nakagawa told a press briefing.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Former Total executive questioned
Former Total executive questioned Agence 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, 00:00 WIB
`Tempo' employees face hard times with optimism
`Tempo' employees face hard times with optimism M. 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 legal wrangle against businessman Tomy Winata. The asset preservation order issued by the courts has not fazed them.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Indonesian tourism players have also voiced similar concerns, saying the policy would add to the pains caused by terrorists to the country's tourism.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challenges
Local gasoline quality fuels problems and poses challenges Wenda Wonoseputra and Eko Yulianto Contributors Jakarta The 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 huge automotive market here, along with its yearly growth in sales, local fuel quality is lower than that in developed countries.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Syafruddin Chan
Syafruddin Chan Contributor Jakarta The 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. This may consist of anything from the simplest maintenance procedures, or change of parts, to major repairs, such as an engine overhaul, or a crashed car repaired to its purchase state.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 2.2 percent from a year earlier to US$2.966 billion following a 7.9 percent decline in July.
Sat, 04 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eddy Pianto defends Telkom audit
Eddy Pianto defends Telkom audit The 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). The firm's owner, Eddy Pianto, told The Jakarta Post by telephone from Australia that PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) played a role in the rejection of Telkom's report by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 1.3 million children with disabilities currently enjoy elementary and junior high school education," said Mujito, director of Education for People with Disabilities at the Ministry of National Education.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Previously, the power of the press was deemed as poisonous, like a devil haunting the authorities. Because of that, the press should be tamed and be controlled to become free and responsible.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI rebuffs plans for rotating OPEC chief
RI rebuffs plans for rotating OPEC chief Dow 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.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
`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 the city. The Jakarta Post spoke with some people about the issue. Irwan, 35, works for a company in Central Jakarta.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
2 X 28
2 X 28 Minister orders suspension of regency split after deaths JP/5/plesir 1 X 43 Councillors travel world on taxpayer dosh JP/5/gusur 4 X 8 Eviction peaceful after violence JP/5/kuno 1 X 40 Archeologists find ancient Buddhist relic
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beach v'ball final ends in controversy
Beach v'ball final ends in controversy Zakki 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 Ardiansyah for what they called biased umpiring.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
A'an Suryana
A'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 expectations and uphold democracy. Those low marks included the TNI's seeming lack of respect for civilian leadership and a lack of professionalism, according to local analysts.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The House is simply complying with the president's statement made in late August that this split should not be implemented in a hurry. The government is defying logic in this case.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evicted residents offered state housing
Evicted residents offered state housing Evi 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. The first option for the homeless people is to buy a house in the Perum Perumnas housing complex in Parung Panjang district, Bogor, for the low price of Rp 14 million (US$1,647).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace zone proposed in Aceh
Peace zone proposed in Aceh Tiarma 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 the hostages safely. The rebels had demanded a seven-day cease fire, fearing that TNI troops would intercept them shortly after the release of the hostages. TNI rejected the demand.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/PRESS
JP/4/PRESS Court to issue circular on asset preservation orders The Jakarta Post Jakarta Please 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 against senior Tempo journalist Goenawan Mohamad.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. 1, 2003, the story on Sasyita "Sasya" Tranggono suggested that only 10 Indonesian artists participated in the C.P. Open Biennale 2003. This statement is incorrect. In reality, of the 128 artists at the C.P.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
checked by rich
checked by rich After 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 rates. For information about rates and specifications of the column, please contact: Kris or Cypri at tel. (0361) 265 436, or fax: (0361) 223 698.
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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 5,763.96 5,702.27 Brunei dollar 1 5,144.33 4,563.37 4,878.85 4,828.77 Canadian dollar 1 6,634.52 5,881.69 6,292.14 6,223.77 Swiss franc 1 6,733.18 5,972.24 6,385.71 6,319.58 Danish krone 1 1,396.96 1,239.65...
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Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of Telkom
Eddy Pianto defends firm's audit of Telkom The 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). The firm's owner, Eddy Pianto, told The Jakarta Post by telephone from Australia that PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) played a role in the rejection of Telkom's report by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. If you are looking for a library with a pleasant atmosphere, you can try Sumberan village in Sariharjo, Sleman. Located about two kilometers north of the Yogya Kembali Monument, the village has a library called Natsuko Shioya, named after a Japanese woman.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evictions highlight lack of proper housing policy
Evictions highlight lack of proper housing policy Marco 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. The most interesting incident was the eviction of squatters who occupied a plot of land belonging to state-owned housing company (Perumnas) in Kampung Baru, Cengkareng, West Jakarta.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Moeswarno Moesanip said in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), on Friday that the five were arrested last Oct. 1 at Memo village, East Timor.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati says health services for public unsatisfactory
Megawati says health services for public unsatisfactory The 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, 00:00 WIB
JP/Murdani usman
JP/Murdani usman SYMBOL 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. ASEAN senior officials there are discussing issues to be brought up at the upcoming summit. President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open the two-day summit starting Oct.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three countries to sign rubber pact at ASEAN Summit
Three countries to sign rubber pact at ASEAN Summit The 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 market, according to a senior government official. "The shareholders agreement will be signed in Bali," Director General of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Industry and Trade Pos M.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children's Program 7:30 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Religious Teachings 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Children's Show 3:00 City News 4:00 Children's Show 5:00 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:30 Puppet Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
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TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, October 4, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children's Program 7:30 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Music 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Religious Teachings 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Children's Show 3:00 City News 4:00 Children's Show 5:00 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:30 Puppet Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The House is simply complying with the president's statement made in late August that this split should not be implemented in a hurry. The government is defying logic in this case.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Archeologists find ancient Buddhist relic
Archeologists find ancient Buddhist relic The 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, 00:00 WIB
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. Recent events have made sensible Indonesians feel very concerned about the behavior of regional legislative council (DPRD) members.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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). He was accompanied by Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) staffer Danang Widoyoko.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The banks work in line with the principles contained in Islamic law or sharia, which prohibits interest on loans and relies on a revenue sharing scheme. The Jakarta Post's Rendi A. Witular interviewed V.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. I was disappointed because the baby-sitter could not do anything that a baby-sitter should be able to do. She was nothing more than a housemaid in a baby-sitter's uniform.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drug prices beyond
Drug prices beyond people's reach From 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. Many people living in poverty cannot afford to pay medical fees, including public health clinic charges. Meanwhile, the government has raised the price of generic drugs.
Sat, 04 Oct 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 Tbk 1,025 25 5,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 100 0 21,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 170 5 62,500 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,275 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 62,500 Alumindo Light 225 0...