Archive: 27 November 2003
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Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aussie Labor leader warns of 'Islamist RI'
Aussie Labor leader warns of 'Islamist RI' Agence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia Australia's most powerful Labor Party leader and the premier of its largest state has warned the country to prepare for the threat of an aggressive Islamic government in Indonesia. New South Wales state Premier Bob Carr said in a speech late on Tuesday that Australia increasingly had to think about threats to its security in the Asia Pacific region.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Management of women migrant workers
Management of women migrant workers From 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. Unfortunately, while abroad, many of these migrant workers have been subjected to torture. They have to suffer physically and mentally. Some of them are now being treated at Kramatjati Police Hospital in Jakarta.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to sign UN anticorruption pact
RI to sign UN anticorruption pact Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is slated to sign the new United Nations Convention against Corruption in Mexico in December, expecting that it would strengthen the country's drive against rampant and prolonged corruption.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk
Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The nine members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be breathing sighs of relief as most tenders for the procurement of goods have been completed. However, for the public, a big question mark remains as to whether or not the controversial tenders were carried out properly. "The tenders have prompted people to question the credibility of the KPU.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fak-Fak tribe in Papua maintains holiday traditions
Fak-Fak tribe in Papua maintains holiday traditions Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Visiting friends and families at Idul Fitri has been a long- standing tradition for the Fak-Fak tribe, the majority of whom are Muslim. They live in Fak-Fak regency, hundreds of kilometers west of Jayapura, the capital of Papua.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to implement national ecolabeling plan
Government to implement national ecolabeling plan Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to implement its own ecolabeling measures for domestic manufactured and agricultural products starting in June next year following an agreement signed on Nov. 19, a senior government official says.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: Will revision of the law on regional autonomy fail?
Part 1 of 2: Will 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 Fund (IMF) may set a deadline for a revision of the law on regional autonomy (Law No. 22/1999).
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Boat capsizes in Makassar, six dead
Boat capsizes in Makassar, six dead MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Six people died and three others were injured when the boat carrying them capsized in the Jeneberang River here on Tuesday. The accident occurred at about 1 p.m. as the boat, carrying 20 people, was making its way from Sungguminasa village in Gowa district to Makassar, the capital of South Sulawesi province. A spokesman for the Gowa Police said the hull of the vessel apparently developed a leak.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Automobile sales receive boost from seasonal festivities, bonuses
Automobile sales receive boost from seasonal festivities, bonuses Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some of the factors that may explain the correlation between the rise in car sales and the occurrence of three festive occasions, namely Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year, concern activities and pay bonuses related to these occasions.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversy over bill on water resources
Controversy over bill on water resources Nila 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 a divergence from its original accord with the Indonesian government, this financial institution is likely to cancel the Water Resources Sector Adjustment Loan (WATSAL) and the disbursement of...
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Celebrating Idul Fitri
Celebrating Idul Fitri Millions of Muslims throughout the country gathered for prayers and family reunions on Tuesday to celebrate Idul Fitri, the end the holy month of Ramadhan. The holiday, which began on Monday evening, was marked by the breaking of the fast for the last time this Ramadhan. As is tradition, revelers in the capital Jakarta and other major cities climbed aboard trucks, minibuses and motorcycles for a noisy parade through the streets on Monday night.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. 1 x 56
2. 1 x 56 Pirates attack three oil tankers offshore Nigeria and RI 3. 1 x 48 OPEC fails to reach oil cutbacks: PetroLogistics 4. 2 x 24 Japan ready to counter U.S. steel safeguards
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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). For him to suggest that "national plus" schools operate within their own social microcosm isolated from Indonesian education and society is both ill-informed and totally at odds with reality of national plus education.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, November 27, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, November 27, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Music 8:30 Comedy Drama 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 10:00 Music 11:00 Flora and Fauna 11:30 Singing Contest 12:00 p.m. Talk Show 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Comedy Drama 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 5:00 Music 6:00 English News Service 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Comedy 12:00 a.m.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fitch upgrades ratings of RI banks
Fitch upgrades ratings of RI banks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded a number of local banks following recent upgrade in the country's sovereign ratings. The agency said in statement issued on Tuesday that it had upgraded the long-term foreign currency rating of the giant state-owned Bank Mandiri to B+ from B, with a stable outlook. "The rating for its US$300 million senior unsecured notes due 2008 has also been upgraded to B+ from B," it said.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. As I learned later, she was not allowed by Indonesian immigration to enter the country and was sent back. Her German passport was valid for only one more month instead of the six months required.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Human rights minister complains over salary
Human rights minister complains over salary Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra has complained about his monthly salary, saying his basic salary of Rp 19 million does not reflect his workload. "I feel like I am being exploited (by the state). I am not happy (with this job)," he told reporters during a recent interview. "I always do my best in this job.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy
Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy Denny 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. Unfortunately, the main weakness of the Constitutional Commission is the absence of legitimacy. John Elster (1993) distinguishes three kinds of legitimacy in the drafting of a constitution.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisis JP/6/E05 authoritarian 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 terrorist offshoots - as in popular demands to right past wrongs.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. The question about how the state should deal with religious pluralism remains unresolved and therefore needs to be rethought. The Indonesian Constitution clearly states that every person has the right to worship according to his or her own religion and beliefs.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 health sector under the national health system.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislative candidates told to donate
Legislative candidates told to donate JAKARTA: The National Mandate Party (PAN) has admitted to requiring each of its legislative candidates to "donate" Rp 3 million (US$353) for the party's election campaign. The party's secretary-general, Hatta Radjasa, said on Wednesday the money would be used to finance its campaign for the 2004 elections. The money must be paid during registration. "Legislative candidates have to fulfill their own needs because the party lacks funds.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega holds open house, gives alms to well-wishers
Mega holds open house, gives alms to well-wishers Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Top officials, including President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz, received well-wishers in their official residences on the first day of the Idul Fitri celebration on Tuesday. The annual open house tradition was also held by former presidents Soeharto and Abdurrahman Wahid at their respective residences. It is understood that former president B.J.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Achieving
Achieving 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. Also, the debate has involved an exchange of opposing arguments from differing perspectives, as manifest in a dozen lengthy articles published in Kompas, from Sept. 29 to date.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 others. This traffic scenario must have raised the eyebrows of Jakarta traffic police as well as city planners, and maybe they are scratching their heads to work out a solution to this traffic madness.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian 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 terrorist offshoots - as in popular demands to right past wrongs.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco can build vehicles: Minister
Texmaco can build vehicles: Minister JAKARTA: The government has finished a technological audit of ailing textile company PT Texmaco's machines, and confirmed that the equipment can be used to manufacture large-sized vehicles. State Minister for Research and Technology Hatta Radjasa said on Tuesday, however, the audit was unable to determine the quality of any vehicles the company could build. "We have to further discuss and analyze the ability of the machines to manufacture vehicles.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir unable to deliver sermon at Idul Fitri prayers
Ba'asyir unable to deliver sermon at Idul Fitri prayers Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Convicted Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, leader of Surakarta- based Ngruki Islamic boarding school, Central Java, celebrated his first Idul Fitri at the Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday by presiding over Idul Fitri prayers.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 27, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, November 27, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Signs paintings exhibition, new works of I Ketut Sugantika, at Werddhi Budaya Art Center, Jl. Nusa Indah-Denpasar, until Nov. 28. * Perempuan paintings and photographs exhibition, works by 7 artists including Wianta, Oei Hong Djien and Iswanto Soerjanto, Hotel Padma Bali, Jl. Padma-Legian, until Dec. 6. * Video-Painting-Kadek installation by Filippo Sciascia, the Gaya gallery, Jl. Raya Sayan-Ubud, Nov. 28 to Dec. 28.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Babel to host Malay, Islamic festival
Babel to host Malay, Islamic festival PANGKALPINANG, Babel: Bangka-Belitung (Babel) province will host the Malay and Islamic World Festival from Dec. 13 to Dec. 17, an official said. "We should take advantage of the upcoming festival to promote Babel's potential," the head of the provincial tourism office, Sofyan Rebuin, said here on Monday. China, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Thailand are among the 10 countries that will take part in the event.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir sermon in prison canceled
Ba'asyir sermon in prison canceled Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Convicted Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, leader of Surakarta- based Ngruki Islamic boarding school, Central Java, celebrated his first Idul Fitri at the Salemba Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday by presiding over Idul Fitri prayers.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peaceful, safe celebrations mark Idul Fitri across country
Peaceful, safe celebrations mark Idul Fitri across country The Jakarta Post, Indramayu/Ambon/Semarang Despite a string of road accidents and a bombing incident, Indonesian Muslims celebrated Idul Fitri in relative peace and safety across the archipelago, including restive areas. On the second day of the Idul Fitri holiday on Wednesday, people flocked to amusement parks or tourist resorts for a fun- filled day with families, friends or relatives.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Recreation places see increase in numbers of visitors
Recreation places see increase in numbers of visitors Evi Mariani and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Unlike previous years when Greater Jakarta was unusually quiet during Idul Fitri holidays, an increase in the number of visitors to popular recreation sites all over the capital has highlighted a trend of celebrating the day away from home. The management of Ancol Dreamland Park, North Jakarta, estimated an increase in the number of visitors by 15 percent compared to last year.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian 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 terrorist offshoots - as in popular demands to right past wrongs.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
No leave for troops near E. Timor
No leave for troops near E. Timor ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: A total of 1,500 Indonesian Military (TNI) troops remained on duty to guard the border with East Timor during the Idul Fitri holiday. The soldiers returned to their posts after performing the Idul Fitri prayer, the commander for Indonesia-East Timor border security, Col. Joko Setiyono, said.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/TRAFFIC
JP/17/TRAFFIC Understanding the causes of Jakarta traffic jams To understand traffic problems thoroughly is the first step toward an attempt to solve this royal mess, right? Here are several corroborating fact(or)s, which contribute to the horrendous traffic conditions in the city. 1.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bomb, village attack mar Idul Fitri in Poso
Bomb, village attack mar Idul Fitri in Poso Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Tension marred the Idul Fitri celebration in Poso as a bomb exploded near a housing complex in Lawanga subdistrict early on Wednesday, just hours after a group of unidentified men opened fire in a neighboring village. No casualties were reported in either incident, which came after security officials in Jakarta announced that Idul Fitri had passed peacefully across the country.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Will 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 informed about the stages of achievement and the deadline.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati holds open house, gives alms to well-wishers
Megawati holds open house, gives alms to well-wishers Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top government officials, including President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz, received well- wishers at their official residences on Tuesday, the first day of Idul Fitri. Open houses also were held by former presidents Soeharto and Abdurrahman Wahid at their respective residences. However, the mood was less than festive at Megawati's open house at the State Palace.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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. Unfortunately, this health check may not be effective, given the short time allowed, especially as public transportation companies want their drivers to make best use of Lebaran.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evicted families celebrate low-key Idul Fitri
Evicted families celebrate low-key Idul Fitri Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of evicted families in the capital celebrated Idul Fitri on Tuesday in a very modest way as most of them only hung around their makeshift tents or stayed on board their boats. Around 200 fishing families, who had been evicted from their stilt houses on the banks of the Muara Angke River, North Jakarta, said their Idul Fitri prayers at a nearby mosque and visited each other to ask for forgiveness.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pirates attack three oil tankers offshore Nigeria and Indonesia
Pirates attack three oil tankers offshore Nigeria and Indonesia Bloomberg, London Three oil tankers offshore Indonesia and Nigeria were among five ships targeted by pirates last week, extending the worst year of violence on the seas in more than a decade, the International Maritime Bureau (IMB) said. "The attacks on tankers are happening almost every week, which is very worrying," said Pottengal Mukundan, the IMB's deputy director, in a telephone interview in London.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's political Islam finds voice, limitations
Indonesia's political Islam finds voice, limitations Endy M. Bayuni, Deputy Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post, Cambridge, Massachusetts Political Islam has been making significant inroads ever since Indonesia embarked on democracy in 1998. To the casual observer, the specter of Islamist political forces overrunning secular parties in democratic elections seems all too real in a country where nearly 90 percent of its 220 million people are Muslims.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bajaj will set up plant in Indonesia
Bajaj will set up plant in Indonesia NEW DELHI: Bajaj Auto Ltd. will set up a plant near Jakarta in Indonesia to manufacture three-wheelers, the Economic Times reported, citing Rajiv Bajaj, joint managing director of the company. The Pune, India-based company plans to sell 3,000 vehicles in Indonesia in the year ending Mar. 31, 2005, the paper said. The plant will begin production in the next fiscal year, the paper reported.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. YUSRIL: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. YUSRIL: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Human rights minister complains over salary 2. BOM: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Bomb, village attack mar Idul Fitri in Poso 3. KEMAYORAN: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Mega under fire over Kemayoran project 4. DISASTER: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Storms, floods dampen Idul Fitri celebrations 5. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 5.1: Runner bares all in Changchun 5.2: Oldest nut stash discovered
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Becak' driver, orphans get gifts
'Becak' driver, orphans get gifts BEKASI: Some 3,000 becak (pedicab) drivers and 1,500 orphans received Idul Fitri gifts from two different political parties in Bekasi on Monday, the last day of the Ramadhan fasting month. The becak drivers received from the Bekasi branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) T-shirts bearing the picture of the party's chairwoman Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also the country's president.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Courts Mammoth to open stores in RI
Courts Mammoth to open stores in RI KUALA LUMPUR: Courts Mammoth Bhd., the Malaysian unit of Courts Plc, plans to more than double its stores in Indonesia within the next five years, the Star newspaper said. Courts Mammoth will increase its stores to 60 from 24 by opening at least one a month, the paper said, citing David Philip Wood, its managing director. Johor Bahru-based Courts Mammoth sells furniture and electrical goods on installment plans.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 surrounding environment. Some have been built in residential areas and others on water catchment areas.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rural people display material success during Idul Fitri
Rural people display material success during Idul Fitri Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara, Central Java The age of the cell phone has not yet subsided. Maybe it has in large towns, where cell phones have become ubiquitous, and consequently, have lost their status as luxury goods. However, in remote villages, cell phone fever has apparently just begun. See what has happened in Watuurip village, Banjarnegara regency.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
No-frills airlines boost number of air passengers
No-frills airlines boost number of air passengers Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Singapore In the last three years, Indonesian skies have seen a rising number of new airlines providing much cheaper fares. This has been one of the main reasons for a surge in the number of passengers in the past couple of years.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents denounce new parking rates in Medan
Residents denounce new parking rates in Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The public have lashed out at exorbitant parking fees newly imposed by the local government at six spots in Medan, saying that the fees, seven times higher than previously, are a great burden on the public.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Storms, floods dampen Idul Fitri celebration
Storms, floods dampen Idul Fitri celebration Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Storms and floods hampered Idul Fitri celebrations across the country, and left one person dead and hundreds of homes damaged. A heavy storm hit Temanggung regency in Central Java on Tuesday, the first day of Idul Fitri. The storm tore the roofs off several homes and uprooted trees in the area. No fatalities were reported in the incident, which occurred in the subdistricts of Drono and Boto Putih.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rubbish left to rot in Bogor
Rubbish left to rot in Bogor BOGOR: Piles of rotting refuse were left to rot throughout Bogor, particularly in front of traditional markets as garbage collectors from the City Sanitation Agency celebrated Idul Fitri. The government decreed that the holidays would be prolonged to nine days and all employees, both civil servants and employees of private companies, would resume work on Dec. 1. -- Antara
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gunarsa's museum safeguards Bali's heritage
Gunarsa's museum safeguards Bali's heritage I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Semarapura, Bali Nyoman Gunarsa carefully opened the rolled white cloth to reveal his museum's newest acquisition; an ancient Kamasan-style painting believed to be the collective creation of 15th century Balinese artists. "The original fabric was so delicate that I had it sewn onto this new white cloth.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati under fire over Kemayoran project
Megawati under fire over Kemayoran project Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The adage that power, money and guns are three key elements that work in synergy with corruption, collusion and nepotism, has taken a new shape in the current regime with President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government awarding a Rp 1.3 trillion (US$164.7 million) real estate mega-project to her own family.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
More evidence on GAM sent to Sweden
More evidence on GAM sent to Sweden Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has sent additional legal evidence to the Swedish government in a bid to complete the legal process against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders currently residing in Stockholm.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evictee names newborn 'Gusur'
Evictee names newborn 'Gusur' JAKARTA: A fishing family recently evicted from their makeshift house on the banks of the Muara Angke River, North Jakarta, have named their newborn baby Gusuryanto, nicknamed Gusur, which means to evict. Warinah, 40, said they picked the name after Idul Fitri prayers on Tuesday because the week-old boy was born after their parents had been evicted a month ago and were still homeless. "He was born last week at Atma Jaya hospital.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Journalist killed in accident: A cameraman with Indosiar
Journalist killed in accident: A cameraman with Indosiar television station died on Wednesday while covering the visit of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu to South Aceh. The journalist, Ari Woylan Orah, was killed when the armored vehicle he was riding in met with an accident in Suluhsalam, South Aceh, at around 4 p.m. local time, the channel's Aceh correspondent, Yayan, said. She added the reporter, Siska, suffered severe injuries. No further details were available. -- JP
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Accepting cultural diversity part of Islamic civilisation
Accepting cultural diversity part of Islamic civilisation Chandra Muzaffar, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Like many other Islamic parties with a similar mindset, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has a tendency to insist upon religious purism. Its Nov.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Media figure Manuhua dies at 78
Media figure Manuhua dies at 78 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Lazarus Edward Manuhua died on Tuesday at the Hikmah Hospital, where he was being treated for low blood pressure. Manuhua, who was 78, is survived by nine children. His wife passed away in 1997. The Ambon native founded Pedoman Rakyat Makassar daily and served as its general manager until his death. He resigned as the newspaper's chief editor in 1997 after a stroke and was replaced by Dahlan Abubakar.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU may delay naming qualified parties
KPU may delay naming qualified parties Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) could announce which political parties qualified to contest the 2004 elections in stages, another disruption to its initial schedule. A KPU executive attributed the modification to its regional offices (KPUDs), which might fail to complete their jobs on time.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Consumer confidence rises quickly in Asia
Consumer confidence rises quickly in Asia Agence France-Presse, Singapore Consumer confidence in the Asia Pacific has rebounded faster than expected from the severe slump in the first half of the year that was chiefly blamed on SARS, a survey released on Wednesday said. The ACNielsen survey showed more people are optimistic their economies will further improve in the next 12 months and are willing to spend extra money for non-essential items and overseas holidays.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Boy dies at Parangtritis resort
Boy dies at Parangtritis resort YOGYAKARTA: One of the thousands of people celebrating Idul Fitri at the Parangtritis Beach resort here died on Wednesday. The victim, Novi Budi Santosa, 10, was dragged into the sea by a large wave. Taufik, 40, a member of a local search and rescue team, said the victim was playing with other members of his family on the beach at about 2 p.m. At that time, the beach was packed with vacationers on the second day of the Idul Fitri holiday.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/LALIN
JP/17/LALIN How messed up is Jakarta's traffic? Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta People often assume that if traffic is congested less accidents will occur, as the slower flow of vehicles will restrain reckless drivers. But, it seems that in Jakarta, where traffic jams are as regular as they are tiresome, this rule is not applicable.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four killed in traffic accident
Four killed in traffic accident INDRAMAYU, West Java: Four people from the same family were killed instantly on Wednesday when a Sumber Alam bus crashed into their minivan in Indramayu. The four victims were Dani Sudani, 41, his wife Sunarsih, 39, and their two children Emi Asmi, 8, and Bagus, 6. They were residents of Seda village in the neighboring regency of Kuningan. Indramayu Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Threats to elections
Threats to elections The recent warning by Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto about attempts by certain groups to obstruct next April's general election, including those who are now demanding judicial review of the election law, will echo strongly again next week. The general hinted, though, that his statement was issued as an answer to a written question from the House of Representatives (DPR).
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
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 surrounding environment. Some have been built in residential areas and others on water catchment areas.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk
Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The nine members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) may be breathing sighs of relief as most tenders for the procurement of goods have been completed. However, for the public, a big question mark remains as to whether or not the controversial tenders were carried out properly. "The tenders have prompted people to question the credibility of the KPU.
Thu, 27 Nov 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fire destroys houses in Koja
Fire destroys houses in Koja JAKARTA: Fire destroyed at least three houses on Jl. Duku Barat, Koja, North Jakarta, on Wednesday evening. No fatalities were reported. The fire started at about 7:50 p.m. in one house, before spreading to the neighboring houses. Fourteen fire trucks and crews eventually brought the blaze under control. The firefighters were still examining the cause of the fire. -- JP
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Minister pays visit to injured migrant workers
Minister pays visit to injured migrant workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea visited Indonesian migrant workers at the Soekanto Police Hospital in Kramat Jati, East Jakarta, on Tuesday. Jacob listened as the workers described the injuries they suffered at the hands of their overseas employers.
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1. MUSEUM 1x35
1. MUSEUM 1x35 Museum safeguards Bali heritage 2. CHILD 1x55 The sky is not blue in children's eyes
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'Official Idul Fitri holiday only gives more headaches'
'Official Idul Fitri holiday only gives more headaches' Idul Fitri holidays were supposed to be for only two days. But as the government extended the official holidays until the end of this month, the city administration and state institutions have shut. The Jakarta Post talked to several people about the issue. Arlene, 30, a civil servant in the training division of the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.
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SEAG soccer tickets soar on black market
SEAG soccer tickets soar on black market Agence France-Presse, Hanoi Ticket prices for Sunday's Southeast Asian Games clash in Hanoi between soccer-mad Vietnam and defending champion Thailand have soared to as much as US$50 on the blackmarket. The much anticipated Group A clash takes place at the My Dinh National Stadium, a day after the opening match in Ho Chi Minh City between Indonesia and Laos, who also find themselves in the "group of death".
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When Semar rides the Chinese dragon
When Semar rides the Chinese dragon Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta Semar Chinese Art Gallery, owned by Chinese-Indonesian, Christine Ivonella, was opened in Malang, East Java by noted Chinese Indonesian art collector, Dr. Oei Hong Djien of Magelang, Central Java in June. This gallery is one of the few such establishments in Malang, while most of the galleries are found in Jakarta, Bali, Bandung, Yogyakarta and Surabaya and are generally owned by Chinese- Indonesians.
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* Headlines:Minister Yusril complain of low salary 2
* Headlines:Minister Yusril complain of low salary 2 * National:RI to sign UN anticorruption pact 4 * Archipelago:New parking rates in Medan denounced 5 * Opinion:Will revision of regional autonomy law fail? 7 * Sports:Ron Artest powers Pacers to 6th straight win 9 * World:Philippine "John Wayne" to challenge Arroyo 11 * Business:Global economic slump is over: OECD 16 * Features:Toeti Heraty lives a full life 20
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Kutai gets US$210m German loan
Kutai gets US$210m German loan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: PT Tunggang Parangan, a company controlled by the Kutai Kertanegara regency administration, has received a US$210 million loan from German-based construction company Brohult Bijkerk Ltd., an official said. The loan will be used to finance the construction of an airport in the regency, said Dahri Yasin, the president director of construction and transportation company PT Tunggang Parangan.
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RI cocoa output to decline by 7.7%
RI cocoa output to decline by 7.7% Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian cocoa production could decline by 7.7 percent this year due to the severe drought in the second quarter of the year, Indonesian Cocoa Association (Askindo) chairman Zulhefy Sikumbang says. He said cocoa output was expected to fall to 400,000 tons this year from 433,411 tons last year.
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Reform the tax service
Reform the tax service From 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. The tax collectors have also imposed a fine on these income tax arrears, therefore making the amount we are supposed to pay soar.
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Two killed, 24 injured on eve of Idul Fitri
Two killed, 24 injured on eve of Idul Fitri The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two people were killed and at least two dozen others were injured in traffic accidents across the capital before takbiran, the parade on the eve of Idul Fitri when people repeatedly chant Allahu Akbar (God is great), and over the Idul Fitri holiday. Samsiati died at Fatmawati hospital, South Jakarta, from severe head injuries sustained when the public minibus she was riding was hit on Tuesday by a Kota-Serpong train at 9:51 a.
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During the first six months of martial law in Aceh, which ended
During the first six months of martial law in Aceh, which ended on Wednesday, the military captured 37 of about 140 top GAM figures. Also during that period, 1,106 suspected GAM members were killed and 488 weapons seized. Another 1,544 suspected rebels were captured while 504 separatists surrendered.
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Train crews loyally serve the public on Idul Fitri
Train crews loyally serve the public on Idul Fitri Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Zakir, a conductor on one of Jakarta's electric commuter trains, has been able to spend just one Idul Fitri with his family over the last 29 years because of his work. "I was very happy when I had a day off on Idul Fitri last year," he reminisced as the chant of Allahu Akbar (God is Great) echoed from mosques the train passed on the eve of Idul Fitri on Monday evening.
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JP/4/PARTY
JP/4/PARTY KPU may gradually announce parties eligible for elections Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) could stagger the announcement of which political parties qualified to contest the 2004 elections, another delay to its initial schedule. A KPU executive attributed the modification to its regional offices (KPUDs), which might fail to complete their jobs on time.
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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 troubled waters. And at all levels of executive, legislative and judicial bodies, negotiations and compromises continue to be sought in an effort to win public support.
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Policemen have tough job during 'Takbiran'
Policemen have tough job during 'Takbiran' P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sound of pounding drums and the chanting of Allahu Akbar (God is great) echoed through the night, along with the pitter-patter of rain over Jakarta on Monday evening, the eve of Idul Fitri, marking the end of the Ramadhan fasting month. Police officers were seen standing at an intersection trying to direct traffic as a convoy of trucks overloaded with youngsters headed into the city center.
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Preelection lame duck syndrome
Preelection lame duck syndrome Rachmad 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 the process of democratization. The likelihood of this process being thwarted is based on two developments.
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2. Ecolabel (2 x 24)
2. Ecolabel (2 x 24) Government to implement national ecolabeling plan 3. Party ( 2 x 20) KPU may delay naming qualified parties 4. (1 x 50) Controversial tenders put KPU credibility at risk
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2. 1 x 56
2. 1 x 56 Pirates attack three oil tankers offshore Nigeria and RI 3. 1 x 48 OPEC fails to reach oil cutbacks: PetroLogistics 4. 2 x 24 Japan ready to counter U.S. steel safeguards