Archive: 22 November 2003
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Sat, 22 Nov 2003
When there's a will ...
When there's a will ... We are German citizens, living in Indonesia. My husband is working in the field of education development with the German government. Our daughter is a medical student, who wanted to visit us for two weeks. Upon her arrival, I could not find her at Soekarno-Hatta airport.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?P. Agung Pambudhi, Executive Director, Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD), Jakarta The White Paper of the government's economic policies after the ending of its cooperation with the International Monetary...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Pertamina appoints chief of top unit
Pertamina appoints chief of top unit JAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil company, appointed Ari Soemarno as the new president of its oil trading unit, said Harry Poernomo, vice-president for downstream affairs at Pertamina.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
National discipline
National discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
JP/3/DISC
JP/3/DISCJapan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo first meeting outside the region Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Happy Idul Fitri
Happy Idul Fitri Monday will be the end of the holy month, which many Muslims have observed in accordance with the guidance given by the Prophet Muhammad. And on the following day Muslims will celebrate the eagerly awaited Idul Fitri, which according Islamic teachings is the day when Muslims return...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
EU parliament condemns military crackdown in Aceh
EU parliament condemns military crackdown in AcehAgencies, Strasbourg/Banda Aceh The European Parliament condemned on Thursday an extension of martial law in the restive province of Aceh and called on Jakarta to revive peace talks with separatist rebels.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Part of 2
Part of 2Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?P. Agung Pambudhi, Executive Director, Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD), Jakarta Although the plan to revise the law on regional autonomy has often been publicly discussed, the public is yet to be adequately...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
2. 2 x 27
2. 2 x 27 Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers 3. 1 x 45 Parties find new gold mine with selection fees 4. 1 x 29 Students to monitor election 5. 1 x 63 Military has failed to turn Acehnese against rebels: Commander
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
City of shopping centers
City of shopping centers From Warta Kota Shopping centers have recently sprung up in almost every corner of Jakarta. While the construction of all these new shopping centers has made it easier for residents to go shopping, it is regrettable that they have been built with little heed for the...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
JP/4/TKI
JP/4/TKI Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The enactment of a law protecting migrant workers in receiving countries is much more urgently needed than the recently signed joint ministerial decree to set up advocacy teams overseas, observers said.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Management of women migrant workers
Management of women migrant workersFrom Media Indonesia With great enthusiasm and hope, a number of Indonesian women -- married or single -- register themselves at workers recruitment agencies to work overseas and help feed their families.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
PDI Perjuangan excludes critics from candidate selection
PDI Perjuangan excludes critics from candidate selectionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has excluded outspoken party members from its list of legislative candidates for the 2004 elections.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Councillors get Idul Fitri bonuses
Councillors get Idul Fitri bonuses BANYUMAS, Central Java: Banyumas councillors, who have often been criticized for their poor performance, have just received an Idul Fitri bonus of Rp 3,250,000 (US$382) each, a councillor has said.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
People's purchasing power drops in Jambi
People's purchasing power drops in Jambi JAMBI, Jambi: Ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday, people's purchasing power in Jambi province has significantly dropped compared to last year.Juline, a shopkeeper here, said on Friday that the turnover in her shop reached only Rp 25 million (US$2,941) to Rp 50...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Gunungkidul to have new harbor
Gunungkidul to have new harbor YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to increase the daily yield of fish in Gunungkidul -- from 800 kg a day to 4 tons -- the Yogyakarta authority is building a harbor worth some Rp 10.5 billion, an executive said recently.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
JP/3/DISC
JP/3/DISCJapan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo first meeting outside the region Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
The politics of religious pluralism
The politics of religious pluralism Muhamad Ali Lecturer Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta muhamad@hawaii.edu 2. Agung 2 -- Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail? 1 X 45Part of 2Will revision of regional autonomy law fail?P.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Reform the tax service
Reform the tax serviceFrom Tempo In Tulungagung, Blitar and Kediri small-scale cattle breeders have for some time been frustrated by an acute cattle disease and the collection of income tax that tax collectors have said to be owing since the 1995 - 1996 fiscal year.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
1. TEMPE 1x35
1. TEMPE 1x35 'Tempeh mendoan', an all-time favorite 2. JAHE 1x45 Stay healthy with traditional 'jahe pletok' 3. SIDE1 1x30 Idul Fitri menus on offer 4. SIDE2 1x30 Gunungkidul to have new harbor
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Traffic in Jakarta
Traffic in Jakarta During the last few months road traffic in Jakarta has been going from bad to worse; with the arrival of the rainy season it has been further worsened. It takes a lot of energy, patience and utmost use of your logic and math skills to reach your destination a bit earlier than...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Stay healthy with traditional 'jahe pletok'
Stay healthy with traditional 'jahe pletok'Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Magelang, Central Java In the competitive food and beverage business there is a well- known adage that the ingredients might be similar but the taste should be different, depending on how you brew and serve them.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Chronic garbage mess in Mampang
Chronic garbage mess in MampangFrom Koran TempoCitizens of Mampang Prapatan, particularly Tegal Parang subdistrict, South Jakarta, have been complaining about poor garbage handling in the area, which has remained unsolved despite all the reports to relevant authorities.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Hundreds of fishermen in Java to be relocated
Hundreds of fishermen in Java to be relocated AMBON, Maluku: Hundreds of fishermen from the north coast of Java will soon be relocated to Southeast and Southwest Maluku districts, Maluku province, Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Rochmin Dahuri said here on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Emergency numbers during holiday
Emergency numbers during holidayA. EMERGENCYPOLICE 112Jakarta Police 523-4333West Jakarta Precinct 548-2317North Jakarta Precinct 491-055Central Jakarta Precinct 390-9922South Jakarta Precinct 720-6013/11East Jakarta Precinct 819-1478Ambulance 118Electricity 123Fire Brigade 113Telephone Repair...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Matahari to open 12 outlets in '04
Matahari to open 12 outlets in '04 JAKARTA: Indonesia's retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to open at least six new department stores and six new supermarkets next year to boost its sales, Matahari's spokeswoman, Renata Lyfan, said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
1 X 30
1 X 30 Pressure mounts to oust regent JP/5/ACEH1 X 48 Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in camps 1 X 45 'Scum of society' turn new tricks in Surabaya JP/5/boat1 x 37 Boats collide, one dead, nine missing JP/5/RUSLI 2 x 22 Rusli Zainal installed as new Riau governor
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
KPU, TV stations ink cooperation
KPU, TV stations ink cooperation JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Friday with five television stations to advertise the 2004 elections.The five TV stations are Trans TV, SCTV, TV7, TVRI and Metro-TV.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
JP/3/DISC
JP/3/DISCJapan-ASEAN summit in Tokyo first meeting outside the region Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Chemical sparks brief scare in Surabaya
Chemical sparks brief scare in SurabayaAbdul Khalik and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Three packages containing a chemical substance that were found aboard a van sparked a brief panic and security scare in the country's second biggest city of Surabaya on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Excelcomindo repays foreign debt
Excelcomindo repays foreign debtThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cellular phone operator PT Excelcomindo Pratama announced Friday it had repaid some US$70 million of its debts to foreign creditors, by using half of the proceeds raised from the recent bond issue.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
City of shopping centers
City of shopping centers From Warta Kota Shopping centers have recently sprung up in almost every corner of Jakarta. While the construction of all these new shopping centers has made it easier for residents to go shopping, it is regrettable that they have been built with little heed for the...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Politicians and promises
Politicians and promisesFrom Media IndonesiaAs the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Thugs beat up man over bonus
Thugs beat up man over bonus JAKARTA: A chicken trader was beaten by a group of thugs late on Thursday because he refused to give them an Idul Fitri bonus.The victim, Ramun, 35, was taken to hospital to treat the long gash on his face.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Police upgrade security at Soekarno-Hatta airport
Police upgrade security at Soekarno-Hatta airportDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears of another terror attack have prompted city police to upgrade the status of its office at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from a subprecinct to a precinct.City Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
1. BNI: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. BNI: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Another member of Lumowa clan nabbed for BNI scandal 2. PDIP: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 PDI Perjuangan excludes critics from candidate selection 3. LAWSUIT: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Experts lament trend to sue government critics 4.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 22, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 22, 2003Exhibitions* Exhibition of antiquarian maps and prints of Indonesia form the 16th century to the present time, at Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Telecom watchdog to get into gear next month
Telecom watchdog to get into gear next monthThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recently established Indonesian Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI) will start operation in the middle of next month, a senior government official said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Blind people brave hurdles to gain confidence
Blind people brave hurdles to gain confidenceTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jatiluhur, Purwakarta, West Java The young woman wobbles on a length of rope suspended between two trees some five meters above the ground.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Rusli Zainal installed as new Riau governor
Rusli Zainal installed as new Riau governorHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Rusli Zainal, a former contractor, was installed as the new governor of the resource-rich Riau province on Friday by Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Military has failed to turn Acehnese against rebels: Commander
Military has failed to turn Acehnese against rebels: Commander The first six months of martial law in Aceh has yet to encourage people to participate in the fight against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), as evident in the military's failure to capture the rebel group's leaders.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Community health
Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
1. TURKEY : 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS
1. TURKEY : 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Turkey says several suspects arrested after lethal blasts 2. CRASH : 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS Road accidents claim 14 lives 3. BILL: 1 line, 24 COUNTS Gates named No. 1 philanthropist 4. MUDIK: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Bus, railway stations crammed as holiday nears
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Road accidents claim 14 lives
Road accidents claim 14 livesID Nugroho and Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, Bandarlampung At least 14 people died in road accident on Friday, as most Indonesian Muslims were preparing to observe the Idul Fitri holidays next week.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Bus, railway stations crammed as holiday nears
Bus, railway stations crammed as holiday nearsThe Jakarta Post Jakarta/Cirebon/Yogyakarta With just three full days before the kick off of Idul Fitri celebrations on Nov. 25, thousands of migrants living in Jakarta began to overstretch the limits of the airport, seaports, bus terminals and train...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Indofood will pay dividends on 30% of profit
Indofood will pay dividends on 30% of profitThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's largest instant noodle maker PT Indofood Sukses Makmur plans to pay out 30 percent of its 2003 net profit in dividends next year, which is the same ratio as last year, a senior official said.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
JAKARTA: Indonesia's retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to
JAKARTA: Indonesia's retailer PT Matahari Putra Prima plans to open at least six new department stores and six new supermarkets next year to boost its sales, Matahari's spokeswoman, Renata Lyfan, said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Most Merak ferries fail safety standards
Most Merak ferries fail safety standardsMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang More than half the ferries sailing from Merak port in West Java to Sumatra island fail international safety standards.Taufik Handriawan, chief of the Merak branch of PT ASDP, which operates river, lake and sea ferry...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Parties find new gold mine with selection fees
Parties find new gold mine with selection feesMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nomination of legislative candidates by the country's political parties is not only undemocratic but also discriminatory due to the high "fees" charged by the parties to the aspirants, non governmental...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
[b]Controversy over bill
Controversy over bill on water resources Nila Ardhianie Coordinator Indonesian Forum on Globalization Surakarta, Central Java 2. Pro27 -- Reforming economic reform 2 X 30 Universal principles not self-executing when aiming for world economic reform Dani Rodrik Professor of Political Economy John F.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Business confidence weakens due to terror
Business confidence weakens due to terrorThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The upward trend in business confidence in the country was halted in August and September due to the impact of the Marriott Hotel bombing, the Danareksa Research Institute said in its regular survey on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
The Japan-ASEAN summit is key to closer ties
The Japan-ASEAN summit is key to closer ties Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri will co-chair the Japan-ASEAN (The Association of Southeast Asian Nations) commemorative summit in Tokyo on Dec. 11-12.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2Will revision of regional autonomy law fail? P. Agung Pambudhi Executive Director Monitoring Committee of Regional Autonomy Implementation (KPPOD) Jakarta 2. Bahari -- Pre-election lame duck syndrome 1 X 30Preelection lame duck syndrome Rachmad Bahari Institute for Policy and Community...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Experts lament trend to sue government critics
Experts lament trend to sue government criticsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal experts lamented the recent trend among central and local government officials for reporting anyone who criticizes them to police for alleged slander, saying that it was harming the country's...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Maria Lumowa's sister arrested for BNI scandal
Maria Lumowa's sister arrested for BNI scandalAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another relative of Maria Paulien Lumowa, a prime suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam, has been arrested for alleged involvement.National Police chief of detectives Com.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Preelection lame duck syndrome
Preelection lame duck syndromeRachmad Bahari, Institute for Policy and Community Development Studies, Jakarta The countdown to the 2004 general election continues. Amid optimism and high hopes of a smooth and successful election that is free and fair, there is fear of an imminent stumbling block to...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Boats collide, one dead, nine missing
Boats collide, one dead, nine missingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ten people thought to be on their way home to celebrate Idul Fitri with loved ones are feared dead after two ships collided in rough seas in waters off Southeast Sulawesi on Thursday night.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
'Scum of society' turn new tricks in Surabaya
'Scum of society' turn new tricks in SurabayaID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Wise men say that the holy month of Ramadhan belongs to all human beings, including people who are branded as "scum of society".
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
'I won't bring anyone from my village to Jakarta'
'I won't bring anyone from my village to Jakarta' The Jakarta administration has warned those leaving for their hometowns during the Idul Fitri holiday not to bring relatives or friends to the capital, which already has around 8.3 million citizens.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers
Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workersA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The enactment of a law protecting migrant workers in receiving countries is much more urgently needed than the recently signed joint ministerial decree to set up advocacy teams overseas, observers said.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Korean products gain more popularity in fridge market
Korean products gain more popularity in fridge market Rudijanto Contributor JakartaWith an annual growth rate of 10 percent to 15 percent per annum, the Indonesian refrigerator market is certainly promising and manufacturers are quickly developing new technology and designs to win the hearts of...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
2. 2 x 27
2. 2 x 27 Law, bilateral agreements urgent for migrant workers 3. 1 x 45 Parties find new gold mine with selection fees 4. 1 x 29 Students to monitor election 5. 1 x 63 Military has failed to turn Acehnese against rebels: Commander
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
EU parliament condemns military crackdown in Aceh
EU parliament condemns military crackdown in Aceh Agencies Strasbourg/Banda AcehThe European Parliament condemned on Thursday an extension of martial law in the restive province of Aceh and called on Jakarta to revive peace talks with separatist rebels.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
The second six months for Aceh
The second six months for Aceh As the first six-month military operation in Aceh has yet to crush the rebellious activities of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the government has decided to extend the operation for another six months.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
* Headlines: Security beefed up worldwide 2
* Headlines: Security beefed up worldwide 2 * National: EU condemns extension of martial law in Aceh 4 * Archipelago: Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in camps5 * Opinion: U.S. and democratization in the Middle east 6 * City: Police upgrade security at Soekarno-Hatta airport 8 * Sports:...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
On national plus schools
On national plus schools While I generally read Simon Gower's frequent articles in The Jakarta Post with mild interest, I was somewhat incredulous at some of the comments made in his most recent article RI's schools should target higher standards (the Post, Nov. 15).
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Bogus journalists annoy City Hall staff
Bogus journalists annoy City Hall staffBambang Nurbianto and Marilin, The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Depok With Idul Fitri approaching, officials at the city halls in Jakarta and Depok are having to deal with the annual arrival of bogus journalists demanding a holiday bonus.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Health checks
Health checks on bus drivers From Warta Kota The communications ministry requires bus drivers to have a health check to ensure that they can drive passengers safely, especially in connection with the Muslim post-fasting (Lebaran) festivities.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
KPU to define 'disgracelful behavior'
KPU to define 'disgracelful behavior' JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) may issue a definition of "disgraceful behavior" in an instruction that could be used to block the candidacies of some presidential hopefuls, a KPU member says.KPU member Mulyana W.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
'Tempe mendoan', an all-time favorite
'Tempe mendoan', an all-time favoriteAgus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java Today's youth may favor pizzas or pretzels over Indonesian traditional snacks, but the Javanese tempe mendoan still holds a place in the hearts and bellies of many.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Pressure mounts to oust Flores regent
Pressure mounts to oust Flores regentYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara The East Flores branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) demanded on Friday that the regency legislative council convene a plenary meeting immediately to oust regent...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
The politics of religious pluralism
The politics of religious pluralism Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University (UIN), Jakarta, muhamad@hawaii.edu Religion has become part of not only private but also public life in Indonesia as elsewhere.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Council differs on report
Council differs on report BOGOR: The Justice Party faction of Bogor City Council has rejected the accountability report of Mayor HR Iswara Natanegara, saying that the administration had failed to deal with chronic traffic congestion and to curb rampant corruption.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
No paper
No paperIn observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with government instruction, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Monday (Nov. 24) through Wednesday (Nov. 26). The Post will reappear on Thursday (Nov. 27).-- Publisher
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in camps
Acehnese forced to celebrate Idul Fitri in campsTeuku Agam Muzakkir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam As Idul Fitri approaches, there is little to look forward to for those Acehnese forced into refugee camps by the conflict between the government and the separatist Free Aceh...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Siliwangi residents sue Jakarta governor
Siliwangi residents sue Jakarta governorEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of residents of a disputed plot of land on Jl. Senen Raya filed a lawsuit against Governor Sutiyoso for issuing an order to vacate the area in the absence of a valid document to back the eviction, a lawyer said on...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Security up worldwide after Istanbul attack
Security up worldwide after Istanbul attackAgencies, Paris/Hong Kong/Jakarta Countries worldwide stepped up security on Friday, especially around U.S. and British installations, in the wake of Thursday's suicide bombings in Istanbul that left 27 people dead and 450 people injured.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates Aug JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,525.62 5,799.50 6,195.62 6,129.27Brunei dollar 1 5,251.02 4,667.25 4,985.47 4,932.64Canadian dollar 1 6,929.68 6,160.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Beware politicians
Beware politicians bearing giftsFrom Media IndonesiaAs the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
JI grooming next generation of terrorists: S'pore
JI grooming next generation of terrorists: S'poreAgence France-Presse, Singapore The Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terrorist organization is grooming a new generation of militants and planning more Bali-style bomb attacks, Singapore Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng said in comments released here on...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
From Koran Tempo
From Koran Tempo Now that the 2004 general election is approaching, we must all carefully watch the maneuvering of presidential candidates. While our government is still busy dealing with political violence and security affairs, some among the country's political leaders have been fishing in...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Observers advise city to prioritize SMEs and housing
Observers advise city to prioritize SMEs and housingBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Urban observers advised the Jakarta Administration to put a higher priority for the 2004 city budget spending on small- and medium-sized enterprises and other important sectors, particularly public...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
ChevronTexaco to build plant in Java
ChevronTexaco to build plant in Java JAKARTA: Amoseas Indonesia Inc. said on Friday that it will build a third geothermal electricity generating plant in West Java, scheduled to start operations early in 2006.The Indonesian unit of the U.S.'s ChevronTexaco Corp.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Local homemade meals still most popular
Local homemade meals still most popularMaria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans still prefer Indonesian food and homemade meals to break their fast, despite the many international restaurants and thriving franchise eateries available across the city.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy
Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacyDenny Indrayana, Lecturer, Constitutional Law, University of Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta When a constitution lacks legitimacy, it is but a worthless document. Legitimacy must be present in the drafting of every constitution.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Students to monitor election
Students to monitor electionSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Thousands of students from more than 100 universities across the country are expected to be involved in monitoring and voter education work during next year's general elections, it was announced on Friday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Malaysian investor wins Palmerah oil concession
Malaysian investor wins Palmerah oil concessionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian oil contractor Tately & NV won on Friday the tender for the onshore Palmerah oil and gas concession in South Sumatra, outbidding its strongest rival, Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Govt mulls increasing global bond plan
Govt mulls increasing global bond planThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday that the government may increase the size of its international bond issue next year from the original plan of US$400 million following an upgrade in the country's sovereign rating.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Body of missing soldier returned to RI
Body of missing soldier returned to RI JAYAPURA, Papua: The remains of First. Sgt. Irfan Effendy, an Indonesian soldier killed during a border patrol in the Papua province, was returned to Jayapura from Papua New Guinea territory on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Bilateral trade ties hurt by row: China
Bilateral trade ties hurt by row: ChinaAgence France-Presse, Beijing China warned the United States on Friday bilateral trade will be hurt if import quotas are slapped on textile products, as the U.S. Federal Reserve chief cautioned against "creeping protectionism".U.S.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
PDI-P provides free buses for 'mudik'
PDI-P provides free buses for 'mudik' JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) is providing free transportation for people wishing to return to their hometowns to celebrate the post-fasting Idul Fitri holiday.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Company uses IBRA money to pay bonuses
Company uses IBRA money to pay bonuses BANDUNG: The management of PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) used emergency funds of Rp 78 billion (US$9.18 million) from the Indonesian Restructuring Bank Agency (IBRA) to disburse Rp 26 billion to its 9,600 employees to pay their salaries for November, along with...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
City says flood task force enough for holiday
City says flood task force enough for holidayEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the number of Idul Fitri travelers reaching its peak this weekend, the City Administration ensured residents that it would have enough flood watchmen available during the civil servants' official nine-day...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
TV Today: Saturday, November 22, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, November 22, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 TV Drama: Lorong Waktu8:00 Documentary9:00 Religious Teachings10:30 Children Drama11:00 Religious Teachings11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Sympathetic campaigns
Sympathetic campaigns From TempoGeneral election campaigns by mobilizing masses of people as a show of force, which frequently causes traffic congestion and even triggers conflict, should now be abandoned.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Idul Fitri menus on offer
Idul Fitri menus on offer YOGYAKARTA: Restaurants in the ancient city of Yogyakarta will open for businesses as usual during Idul Fitri, or Lebaran as it is popularly called, on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26.Mlangi Resto on Jl. Ring Road Barat, Nogotirto, for example, will be open to the public from 11 a.m.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Tangerang enjoys tax revenue
Tangerang enjoys tax revenue TANGERANG: Newly elected Mayor Wahidin Halim on Thursday gave five motorcycles to his subordinates. He said the five offices had efficiently collected property taxes, adding that tax revenue this year has far exceeded the target.
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Controversy over water resources bill
Controversy over water resources billNila Ardhianie, Coordinator, Indonesian Forum on Globalization, Surakarta, Central Java With the delayed discussion of the bill on Water Resources (RUU-SDA) by the House of Representatives (DPR) and the proposed article on irrigation considered by the World Bank...
Sat, 22 Nov 2003
Firecracker menace
Firecracker menace Year in year and year out the guilty parties are the same -- the people who peddle the illegal stuff and the parents who never learn. Sometimes images in the newspapers of children with fingers maimed and faces burnt do not shock anymore because it happens with alarming...