Archive: 13 December 2003
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Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Habibie asks ICMI to make 2004 elections a success
Habibie asks ICMI to make 2004 elections a success Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president BJ Habibie called on Friday members of the Indonesian Muslim Intellectual Association (ICMI) he founded to provide the public with accurate information on the elections. Habibie said such information would help voters choose the right legislative candidates and president. "ICMI is an organization of intellectuals.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. WATON -- 1 x 45
1. WATON -- 1 x 45 'Wayang waton', breakthrough to save legacy 2. ROOT -- 1 x 42 Scented statues, unique but hard to sell
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Robbers shoot two residents
Robbers shoot two residents BEKASI: Six armed men mistakenly entered a rented house occupied by Jimmy Kisan, 48, who was watching a live soccer match with his neighbor Feri, 20, in the early hours of Friday morning, asking for the keys of a near-new Kijang minivan parked outside. However, the car owner, Alex Kisan, lived next door with his wife, Syeni.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU calls for peaceful elections
KPU calls for peaceful elections Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is completing the draft of a code of ethics for political parties that underscores the need for election candidates to maintain peace. The code also prohibits rallies beyond the official campaign period between March 11 and April 1, 2004 and violence against the press. It encourages parties to respect KPU decisions and to show tolerance toward rival supporters.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents say no to plan for garbage processing
Residents say no to plan for garbage processing Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of residents in Duri Kosambi, West Jakarta, rejected the city administration's plan to set up a garbage processing plant at the sewage treatment compound in the area, saying they did not believe the administration anymore after it broke its earlier promise.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Army Day involves 11,000 troops
Army Day involves 11,000 troops JAKARTA: More than 11,000 soldiers will take part in Army Day Celebrations on Dec. 22 at Kemayoran in Central Jakarta. The huge celebration will force the Jakarta Police to close Jl. Benyamin Sueb, the main access to Kemayoran Fair Grounds, where the ceremony will take place between Dec. 15 and Dec. 22 to allow the soldiers to prepare for the event. To mark the specialty of this year's celebration, Army Strategic Reserve Command (Kostrad) chief Lt. Gen.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
November new vehicle sales falls 40%
November new vehicle sales falls 40% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New vehicle sales in the country fell 40 percent to 21,683 units in November due to the long Muslim holiday. According to data released on Friday by the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo), passenger car sales fell 50 percent, from 4,955 in October to 2,479 units in November, while commercial vehicles accounted for 19,204 units, down 38 percent from 31,049 units in October.
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Military-police clash
Military-police clash The separation in 1999 of the police from the Indonesian Defense Force (TNI), previously known as the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI), was one of the fruits of the reform government. The reform, of course, has a far-reaching objective, which is to create a democratic nation by restructuring the Indonesian Armed Forces. In the spirit of reform, the People's Consultative Assembly issued MPR Decree No VI/2000 and MPR Decree No VII/2000.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jefri's clean government stops fat cats purring
Jefri's clean government stops fat cats purring Haidir Anwar , The Jakarta Post, Kampar, Riau Jefri Noer had for the past two years been known only among timber entrepreneurs. But lately, his name has become better known after he was elected by the local legislative council as the new regent of Kampar, a district dubbed Riau's "Veranda of Mecca".
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ASEAN, Japan outline action plan
ASEAN, Japan outline action plan Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo The 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and their host Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi concluded on Friday their two-day summit to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ASEAN and Japanese relations with ASEAN.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Supreme court law amended
Supreme court law amended JAKARTA: Supreme Court judges will be restricted to career judges with at least 17 years of experience and a three-year term as high court judge, a draft law says. The draft, now being deliberated in the House of Representatives, also allows non-judges to sit on the court, provided they have been lawyers for 25 consecutive years. Career judges who apply for the position on the Supreme Court can come from district, religious or state administration courts.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam to emerge as champion of SEA Games
Vietnam to emerge as champion of SEA Games Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Host Vietnam confirmed its top position with 150 golds to claim the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games' championship title for the first time. With only 20 golds up for grabs on the final day on Saturday, the medal standing is unlikely to change. Thailand came in second with 87 golds, followed by Indonesia in third with 53 golds.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Happy none to happy as lift drops
Happy none to happy as lift drops JAKARTA: Six legislators and 20 other people were trapped for over half an hour in an elevator in the main building of the House of Representatives in Senayan, Central Jakarta on Friday. Allegedly overloaded, the elevator dropped into the basement from the first floor of the Nusantara I building, the first such incident to have happened in the House. Security guards had to use force to open the elevator's doors to rescue the terrified passengers.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The separation in 1999 of the police from the Indonesian
The separation in 1999 of the police from the Indonesian Defense Force (TNI), previously known as the Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI), was one of the fruits of the reform government. The reform, of course, has a far-reaching objective, which is to create a democratic nation by restructuring the Indonesian Armed Forces. In the spirit of reform, the People's Consultative Assembly issued MPR Decree No VI/2000 and MPR Decree No VII/2000.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta to launch 'Langit Biru' program
Yogyakarta to launch 'Langit Biru' program YOGYAKARTA: The provincial government of Yogyakarta is to launch a Langit Biru (Blue Sky) program early next year in a bid to have cleaner, healthier air and a greener environment as well as to reduce the gas emissions from motorized vehicles. Head of the project, Pieter Lawuasal, claimed the program, which will kick off on Jan. 6, 2004 would include a series of activities.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medal tally
Medal tally Ranking table Country G S B T 1. Vietnam 150 90 84 324 2. Thailand 87 91 95 273 3. Indonesia 53 64 95 212 4. Philippines 43 52 72 167 5. Malaysia 43 41 55 139 6. Singapore 29 31 49 109 7. Myanmar 14 39 48 101 8. Laos 1 5 14 20 9. Cambodia 1 5 11 17 10. Brunei 1 1 8 10 11. Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
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FTA with ASEAN a must for Japan
FTA with ASEAN a must for Japan The Daily Yomiuri, Asia News Network, Tokyo If the government continues to be preoccupied with the interests of a few, the interests of all will be jeopardized. On Thursday, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi agreed with top leaders from Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines to open separate negotiations aimed at signing bilateral free trade agreements.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners held for visa violations
Foreigners held for visa violations BLITAR, East Java: The Blitar immigration office has arrested four foreigners -- two Pakistani and two Bangladeshi nationals -- for alleged visa violations, an official said on Friday. Ade E. Dahlan, spokesman for the director general of immigration at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, said the four were being detained in Blitar.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Private details of KPK aspirants to be laid bare in questioning
Private details of KPK aspirants to be laid bare in questioning Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Reporters could not hide their consternation on Friday when they heard a question posed by a legislator conducting a field check on a candidate of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). "Do you have a mistress?" legislator Tunggal L. Tobing of House Commission II asked aspirant M. Yamin at his residence in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parking attendants, vendors to lose business with busway
Parking attendants, vendors to lose business with busway Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Street vendors and parking attendants on the alternative roads along the busway corridor are apparently unaware that they will soon be prohibited from working there. "No, we haven't received any notification from the city administration," said a parking attendant on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta, on Friday, as he helped a customer move his car from an on-street parking site.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indosat pushes index to new high
Indosat pushes index to new high Agencies, Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index rose to its highest in almost four years on optimism promised new loans for the government will boost economic growth. PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. and PT Gudang Garam led the advance. The Jakarta Composite Index rose 3.416, or 0.5 percent, to 656.740, the highest since Jan. 21, 2000, at the 4 p.m. market close in Jakarta. Within the index, 36 shares rose, 57 fell, while 243 were unchanged.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Track and field
Track and field Men's marathon 1. Allan Ballester (Phi) 2 hours, 21 minutes, 3 seconds, 2. Nguyen Chi Dong (Vie) 2:21:51, 3. Boonchoo Jandacha (Tha) 2:23:35. Women's marathon 1. Erni Ulatingsih (Ina) 2 hours, 52 minutes, 28 seconds, 2. Nguyen Thi Hoa (Vie) 2:53:53, 3. Feri Marince Subnafeu (Ina) 2:56:40. Tennis Men's singles 1. Danai Udomchoke (Tha), 2. Febi Widhiyanto (Ina), 3. Prima Simpatiaji (Ina)/Attapol Rithwatanapong (Tha) Women's singles 1. Viratprasert Suchanun (Tha), 2.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vermicomposting vs. mall-building
Vermicomposting vs. mall-building As yet another controversy flares over waste management and garbage disposal in the metropolis, ought not there to be a more holistic approach taken to the problem? A considerable element of this problem appears to come in the form of plastic for bottles, cartons and bags, which, as we all know, are simply thrown away in the casual manner in drains and on patches of waste ground.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
A tale of two cities,
A tale of two cities, 2003 version I always thought Bangkok was no better than Jakarta; How wrong I was! My family and I went there for a short break and came away impressed. The sky-train offers an efficient and comfortable mode of transportation within Bangkok serving key locations at reasonable prices. The surprisingly extensive choice of consumer goods almost rivals that of Hong Kong and Singapore.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang traders protest relocation
Tanah Abang traders protest relocation JAKARTA: About 30 traders from the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta staged a rally outside the Jakarta City Council on Friday, protesting plans to relocate them to a less strategic place. The traders formerly ran stalls in the market's Blok A building, which was destroyed in a suspicious fire in February.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN to protect seas
China, Japan, Korea, ASEAN to protect seas M.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Putrajaya, Malaysia China, Japan and the two Koreas met with eight ASEAN countries in Malaysia on Friday to adopt a common plan to protect East Asia's overexploited and polluted seas, despite overlapping claims in the South China Sea.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU calls for nonviolence during elections
KPU calls for nonviolence during elections Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is completing the draft of a code of ethics for political parties that underscores the need for election candidates to maintain peace. The code also prohibits rallies beyond the official campaign period between March 11 and April 1, 2004 and violence against the press. It encourages parties to respect KPU decisions and to show tolerance toward rival supporters.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI needs to prioritize girls' education: Unicef
RI needs to prioritize girls' education: Unicef The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) has urged the Indonesian government to make the education of girls a priority if it is to improve the country's development prospects.
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* Headlines: 2
* Headlines: 2 * National: Legislators grill KPK aspirants 4 * Archipelago: E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise5 * Opinion: Getting literate about Islam of benefit to all 6 * City: Residents say no to plan for garbage processing 8 * World: Deadlock darkens EU summit 9 * Sports: Erni runs strong to win gold for RI 12 * Business: ASEAN, Japan outline action plan 13 * Features: Publishers make over, reprint, old comics 19
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Security protection
Security protection for TKI? From Warta Kota Reports on Indonesian migrant workers (TKI), particularly women, who have become a target of extortion and robbery upon their arrival home, should arouse our concern. After leaving their families for several years of hard work, they still have to face such mishaps. Stories of rape and torture of female workers by their employers abroad add to the tragedy.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang in clutches of prostitution
Tangerang in clutches of prostitution TANGERANG: An urban watchdog and ulemas on Thursday called for serious action to be taken against prostitution, which is widespread in several districts between the town and South Jakarta and West Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Transparency is key to eliminating corruption: U.S. prosecutor
Transparency is key to eliminating corruption: U.S. prosecutor Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Transparency and openness are the two keys to eradicate corrupt practices in government offices, visiting United States Federal Prosecutor Patrick Donley says. "Corruption is a serious problem in our country, we can reduce or eliminate it by making the government more transparent and more open to the people," Donley said on Friday.
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Christmas specials at the Hyatt
Christmas specials at the Hyatt YOGYAKARTA: As Cristmas is looming, the five-star hotel Yogyakarta Hyatt Regency is offering a series of programs including High Tea, Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner and a Christmas Choir. High Tea, which is being offered for Rp 46,000++ per person, will be served on Dec. 24, 2003 starting from 3 p.m. at the hotel's Paseban Lounge.
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RI rowers still hopeful of win
RI rowers still hopeful of win The Jakarta Post, Hanoi After an almost unchallenged stint at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian rowing team took bronze in the traditional boat race on West Lake here on Friday. In the traditional boat race crews are comprised of 20 rowers. Indonesia's bronze came from the women's category of the 1000- metre event. Mintauli Haloho and her teammates finished third, ahead of three other teams, in a time of five minutes, 29.35 seconds.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.12, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.12, 2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 406,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 75 0 4,500 Alakasa Industrindo 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 2,027,500 Alumindo Light 190...
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Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 Exhibitions * Contemporary art, Exploring Vacuum II presenting the works of mixed artists and other related professionals including Ade Darmawan, Asmudjo Jono Irianto, Arahmaiani, Bambang 'Toko' Witjaksono, FX Harsono, Krisnamurti, Samuel Indratma, Sigit Pius, Tisna Sanjaya, Yudhi Soeryoatmodjo at Cemeti Art House, Jl. DI Panjaitan 41 (Tel./fax: 0274-371015, e-mail: cemetiah@indosat.net.id, web site: www.cemetiarthouse.com), everyday, 9 a.m.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Family dies in fire with memento on the Net
Family dies in fire with memento on the Net The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Darmawan Supratisto, 36, had long dreamed of having a website dedicated to his family. His dream, indeed, came true on Friday with the launch of www.supratisto.com on the Internet. But Darmawan and his family never lived to see it.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nationalist spirit needed
Nationalist spirit needed From Suara Karya The human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests. Based on the 1945 Constitution, the HAM law and the HAM judicial procedure, the HAM institution functions not only as a means to try rights violation cases but also a means to prevent such violations.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police question students over terrorism connection
Police question students over terrorism connection Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police began on Friday the questioning of the brother of top terrorist suspect Hambali and his five fellow students over their alleged involvement in several terror attacks in Indonesia, just after their arrival from Pakistan overnight. National Police director of antiterrorism Brig. Gen. Pranowo said the students were questioned under Law No.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators grill KPK aspirants
Legislators grill KPK aspirants Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reporters could not hide their consternation on Friday when they heard a question posed by a legislator conducting a field check on a candidate of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). "Do you have a mistress?" legislator Tunggal L. Tobing of House Commission II asked aspirant M. Yamin at his residence in Pejompongan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB provides $60m funds for RP
ADB provides $60m funds for RP Manila: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Friday it has released an additional US$60 million for a project to rehabilitate the Philippines' most polluted river. The Manila-based ADB said the additional funding represented the second and last trance of a $100 million loan approved in 2000 to help cleanup the Pasig River in Manila.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
University lecturers dominate broadcasting body membership
University lecturers dominate broadcasting body membership The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives subcommission for communications and information unveiled on Friday the nine members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), paving the way for the setting up of the long-awaited commission.
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The foreign minister's article
The foreign minister's article I refer to an article titled Sept. 11 changed American foreign policy published by The Jakarta Post on page 7 of its Dec. 11, 2003 issue. An endnote cites the article as "an abridged version of the minister's (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia) keynote address at the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia Pacific (CSCAP) conference in Jakarta on Dec.
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Elite school to share facilities with public schools
Elite school to share facilities with public schools P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Located on the side of a busy road in the elite residential area of Simprug, South Jakarta, the Bina Nusantara School was officially opened on Friday for children from middle to high income bracket. However, the school -- that accommodates students from preschool grades through to high school -- still has a social obligation to its surrounding community.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
10,000 jobless as 67 textile firms collapse
10,000 jobless as 67 textile firms collapse Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung At least 67 textile companies have had to stop operations in the West Java capital of Bandung this year due to drastic decreases in orders and rising operational costs, businesspeople said on Friday. The closures had forced around 10,000 workers to lose their jobs, they added.
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Torture, comprehensive reform & democratization
Torture, comprehensive reform & democratization Christine Susanna Tjhin Researcher Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta On Nov. 15, 2003, the National Commission on Human Rights (KOMNAS HAM) announced its preliminary findings about human rights abuses by the TNI and National Police in Papua. On the same day, cases of torture and judicial killings by the police in Maluku were also reported. Torture cases have been "public secrets" for many years.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
CGI slammed for being insensitive about RI's debts
CGI slammed for being insensitive about RI's debts Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The meeting of the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) was a disappointment because it did not address measures needed to tackle the country's huge debt, International NGO Forum for Indonesia Development (INFID) says.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise proposal
E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise proposal Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The East Java administration has proposed a salary increase of more than 100 percent for provincial legislative council members, prompting enraged criticisms that the local officials lacked a genuine sensitivity toward the impacts of the prolonged economic crisis. The sharp rise was proposed ahead of the end of the five-year terms of 100 councillors in mid-2004.
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Scented statues, unique but hard to sell
Scented statues, unique but hard to sell Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Statues made out of wood, stones or iron are common. But statues created entirely from roots of fragrant plants may sound unusual. Such statues are neither produced through carving nor by an inlay method, but by weaving and gluing. This is a specialty of 45-year-old Hadiwiyono.
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2 x 27
2 x 27 E. Java councillors slammed over payment rise proposal JP/5/Corrupt 4 x 11 Bureaucrat flees with Rp 1.5b of state funds 1 x 54 Protests against people trafficking in Semarang, Medan JP/5/textile 2 x 22 10,000 jobless as 67 textile firms collapse JP/5/Kampar 1 x 47 Jefri's clean government stops fat cats purring
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1.6m euro offered for NGOs
1.6m euro offered for NGOs JAKARTA: The European Commission revealed on Friday that it had provided 1.6 million euros to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) wishing to carry out micro projects on democracy and human rights in Indonesia. European Commission delegation head in Indonesia Sabato Della Monica said the projects were aimed at promoting human rights, democracy and conflict prevention.
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Mall opening starts with bang
Mall opening starts with bang TANGERANG: A fireworks extravaganza will highlight the opening of Metropolis Town Square Mall in Modernland housing estate, Cikokol, Tangerang municipality on Saturday evening. The mall is the largest in town. Mall spokesperson Chika said the opening would also feature a piano recital by three brothers, and several contests and games. "The fireworks will start at 6:30 p.m. for 12 minutes. The show is free of charge," she said. --JP
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Part 2 of 2: How to make Asia-Pacific peaceful
Part 2 of 2: How to make Asia-Pacific peaceful Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security, Jakarta How do we develop mechanisms for peace which cater to the unique conditions of the Asia-Pacific region? This question will continue to be relevant, precisely because we continue to have flashpoints in the Asia Pacific region: In the South China Sea, in the Korean Peninsula, across the Taiwan straits, in Kashmir.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Walhi slams illegal logging probe
Walhi slams illegal logging probe SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) criticized councillors on Friday for their poor performance in carrying out investigations into rampant illegal logging in the province.
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Councillor nabbed for tiger-skin trade
Councillor nabbed for tiger-skin trade BENGKULU, Bengkulu: A councillor from the Golkar Party faction, identified only by his initials RK, was arrested on Friday on charges of trafficking a protected species, an official said. Agus Priambudi, head of the Bengkulu natural resources conservation office, said police seized a freshly skinned hide of a Sumatran tiger (Panthera Tigris Sumatrae) from RK's car. The arrest might be the first ever in Indonesia of a political figure under Law No.
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Better take 822s
Better take 822s HANOI: Indonesian karate team assistant coach Zulkarnaen Purba has learned to be selective when choosing a taxi in Hanoi as, like in Jakarta, many have dodgy meters. Zulkarnaen said he was surprised to be billed more than 100,000 dong for a trip between the Gia Lam Gymnasium and the Union Trade Hotel, a 15 kilometers journey that normally cost 70,000 dong (US$4.50).
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Erni runs strong to win marathon gold for Indonesia
Erni runs strong to win marathon gold for Indonesia Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Erni Ulatningsih went into high gear in the last few meters on Friday to win the women's marathon, while Allan Ballester of the Philippines crossed the men's tape. The 42.195-kilometer race started and finished at My Dinh Stadium. Erni clocked 2:52.28, followed by Vietnam's Nguyen Thi Hoa at 2:53.53, and Indonesian Feri Marince Subnafeu came in third at 2:56.40.
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Golkar women demand party comply with quota pledge
Golkar women demand party comply with quota pledge The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About a dozen women Golkar Party members demanded on Friday that their party keep its promise to allocate a 30 percent quota for women to be listed as its legislative candidates. "Our observations indicate that not all of the candidate lists being drafted by the party's regional chapters fulfill the quota," said head of Golkar's women's development department Juniwati M. Sofwan.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City plans to raze school for blind
City plans to raze school for blind M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An internationally acclaimed training center for the blind in East Jakarta, may soon be demolished by the city administration to make way for the expansion of a city-owned hospital. Panti Taman Harapan's spokesperson, Rojiin Faqih, said on Friday that the center would be relocated to Cengkareng area, West Jakarta.
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IBRA to receive Rp 2.67t next week from BII sale
IBRA to receive Rp 2.67t next week from BII sale The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is expected to receive a total of Rp 2.67 trillion in cash next week from the sale of 71 percent of the shares in publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), according to agency Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung. He said on Friday that some Rp 1.9 trillion would come from the Sorak Financial consortium, which bought a 51 percent stake in BII last month.
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Sayadin forgets his baby's name
Sayadin forgets his baby's name HANOI: Indonesian golden boy Sayadin may have dedicated his two canoeing golds to his new born baby, but don't ask the athlete his child's name. "Oh, I forgot," Sayadin said apologetically amid howls of laughter from his team mates. The four-month old is Sayadin's second child.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 Exhibitions * An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 15. * Architecture Asia Architecture and Dutch Cultural Teaching and Planning Methodes, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), Dec.
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JP/1/hour
JP/1/hour Police nab terrorist look-alike: Cianjur Police in West Java said on Friday they had arrested a man whom they suspect is Noordin Moch. Top, one of the two most wanted persons charged with terrorist attacks across Indonesia. The man was nabbed at his rented house in the hamlet of Warung Jambu, Hegarmanah village, Cianjur regency. The police said they were trying to determine whether in fact the man was Noordin Moch. Top.
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Disabled persons demand public access
Disabled persons demand public access Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has ignored the rights of the disabled despite regulations assuring them of public access, Indonesian Disabled Foundation (YPCI) chairman Siswadi said Wednesday. Speaking on the sidelines of the International Disabled Day gathering in Jakarta, Siswadi said the government's poor treatment of the disabled was evidenced by the disabled's lack of access to public places, education and job opportunities.
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Graham to invest in Indonesia
Graham to invest in Indonesia JAKARTA: Communications software company Graham Technology is planning to invest in Indonesia by setting up a new flagship office in Jakarta and recruiting staff to man it. In a press release to The Jakarta Post, the Scottish-based company said it would invest "hundreds of thousands of pounds".
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sony beats Wong for men's title; Wong Mew Choo wins women's
Sony beats Wong for men's title; Wong Mew Choo wins women's gold John Pye Associated Press Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Top-seeded Sony Dwi Kuncoro collected his second badminton gold medal for Indonesia at the 22nd Southeast Asian Games on the back of a 10-point run in Friday's 15-8, 15-5 final win against world No. 4 Wong Choong Hann.
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Bureaucrat flees with Rp 1.5b of state funds
Bureaucrat flees with Rp 1.5b of state funds Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Police are hunting a financial controller from the North Sumatra administration for allegedly stealing money from the budget, officials have announced. Nurintan, 42, allegedly disappeared with Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) from the province's 2003 budget, administration spokesman Eddy Sofyan said on Thursday. The case surfaced on Nov.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, Pakistan to unity against terrorism, drugs
RI, Pakistan to unity against terrorism, drugs Bronwyn Curran, Agecence France-Presse, slamabad Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri heads to Pakistan this weekend for a visit which will see the world's two largest Muslim nations, both battling Islamic extremism, forge pacts to fight terrorism and drug-trafficking and to foster industrial cooperation. Megawati arrives on Sunday for the first visit by an Indonesian leader to the 56-year old Islamic republic in three years.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Track and field
Track and field Men's marathon 1. Allan Ballester (Phi) 2 hours, 21 minutes, 3 seconds, 2. Nguyen Chi Dong (Vie) 2:21:51, 3. Boonchoo Jandacha (Tha) 2:23:35. Women's marathon 1. Erni Ulatingsih (Ina) 2 hours, 52 minutes, 28 seconds, 2. Nguyen Thi Hoa (Vie) 2:53:53, 3. Feri Marince Subnafeu (Ina) 2:56:40. Tennis Men's singles 1. Danai Udomchoke (Tha), 2. Febi Widhiyanto (Ina), 3. Prima Simpatiaji (Ina)/Attapol Rithwatanapong (Tha) Women's singles 1. Viratprasert Suchanun (Tha), 2.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cemex opens to amicable settlement of dispute
Cemex opens to amicable settlement of dispute Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An out-of-court settlement to resolve an investment dispute between Mexico's cement giant Cemex SA and the government of Indonesia is still possible, according to a spokesman of the company's local office.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SEAG: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48
1. SEAG: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Vietnam emerges as champion at the 22nd SEA Games 2. PURBA: 55 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 25 East Asian Community formed 3. CGI: 40 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 CGI slammed for being insensitive about RI's debts 4. FIRE: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Family dies in fire with memento on the Net
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Getting literate about Islam of benefit to all Muhamad Ali Lecturer State Islamic University (UIN) Jakarta muhamad@hawaii.edu 2. Pro13 -- The dynamism of nations 2 x 30 The dynamism of nations produces high performance, high productivity Edmund S. Phelps Professor of Economics Columbia University Project Syndicate
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Retes Dec.12
Rupiah Retes Dec.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,652.60 5,908.61 6,313.68 6,247.30 Brunei dollar 1 5,252.70 4,665.69 4,985.10 4,933.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,820.94 6,059.92 6,473.44 6,407.28 Swiss franc 1 7,077.63 6,287.87 6,717.05 6,648.30 Danish krone 1 1,476.92 1,311.56 1,401.68 1,386.74 Euro 1 10,987.58 9,761.38 10,427.81 10,320.92 Poundsterling 1 15,692.05 13,944.15 14,892.61 14,743.45 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,157.77 1,028.86 1,098.79 1,087.83...
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's women demand party's quota pledge
Golkar's women demand party's quota pledge The Jakarta Post Jakarta About a dozen women Golkar Party members demanded on Friday that their party keep its promise to allocate a 30-percent quota for women to be listed as its legislative candidates. "Our observations indicate that not all of the candidate lists being drafted by the party's regional chapters fulfill the quota," said head of Golkar's women's development department Juniwati M. Sofwan.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Leony Aurora
Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post Jakarta Street vendors and parking attendants on the alternative roads along the busway corridor are apparently unaware that they will soon be prohibited from working there. "No, we haven't received any notification from the city administration," said a parking attendant on Jl. Hayam Wuruk, West Jakarta, on Friday, as he helped a customer move his car from an on-street parking site. Jakarta Police traffic division chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CEMEX: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. CEMEX: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Cemex open to amicable settlement of dispute 2. MEGA: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS RI, Pakistan to join forces against terrorism, drugs 3. CANADA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Paul Martin sworn in as 21st Canadian PM 5. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS China, Japan, Korea to help ASEAN protect seas
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
PMI teams gear up for disaster
PMI teams gear up for disaster JAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) is preparing 50 teams to help victims of natural disasters, chairman Mar'ie Muhammad said on Friday. The teams, called Satgana, will be dispatched to 50 disaster- prone regencies and municipalities now that the rainy season has come, Mar'ie said.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested for raping deaf-mute
Man arrested for raping deaf-mute TANGERANG: Curug subprecinct police arrested a man for allegedly raping a deaf and mute woman on a soccer field in Cibundar village, Curug, late on Thursday. Police chief Insp. I Ketut Sudarsana said the 42-year-old suspect attacked the 36-year-old woman, who was passing near the soccer field, and raped her. The victim, who could not speak, later told her relatives in sign language that she had been raped.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Export award criteria need revision
Export award criteria need revision Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is being urged to revise the criteria for next year's Primaniyarta award, an export award given to successful exporters, because in previous years it has been awarded mainly to Indonesia-based foreign companies instead of local companies.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
A tale of two cities,
A tale of two cities, 2003 version I always thought Bangkok was no better than Jakarta; How wrong I was! My family and I went there for a short break and came away impressed. The sky-train offers an efficient and comfortable mode of transportation within Bangkok serving key locations at reasonable prices. The surprisingly extensive choice of consumer goods almost rivals that of Hong Kong and Singapore.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Top-seeded Sony beats Wong for title, second gold
Top-seeded Sony beats Wong for title, second gold John Pye, Associated Press, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Top-seeded Sony Dwi Kuncoro collected his second badminton gold medal for Indonesia at the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) games on the back of a 10-point run in Friday's 15-8, 15-5 final win against world No. 4 Wong Choong Hann. Wong Mew Choo became the first Malaysian winner of the women's SEA Games singles title since 1975 with an 11-5, 11-5 win over Thailand's Salakjit Ponsana.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Asian Community formed
East Asian Community formed Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo Southeast Asian countries and Japan agreed on Friday to work together toward the creation of the East Asian Community which will also cover China and South Korea. The leaders played down suggestions that the Community, aimed at enhancing prosperity and security, was a strategy to counter the rising influence of China.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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How to make Asia-Pacific peaceful Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Bali 2. YOMI -- Govt must forge ahead with ASEAN FTAs 1 x 30 FTA with ASEAN a must for Japan Yomiuri Shimbun 3. Power -- Taiwan is playing a risky game with China. 2 X 21 Taiwan playing a risky game with China Jonathan Power Columnist London
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Travel 10:30 Talk Show: Dialog Reformasi 11:00 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m. English News Service 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Comedy Drama 3:00 Music 5:00 Sea Games Closing Ceremony 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 TV Drama 10:30 Puppet Show 12:30 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Busway a flawed policy?
Busway a flawed policy? While some other countries adopt the paradigm that transportation is a human right, Indonesia has yet to find the best formula to provide its citizens with humane transportation, especially ground transportation in the big cities. This inability to provide appropriate ground transportation is clearly observable in the streets of Jakarta, the capital of the republic.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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======================================================================================= checked EJK SUPPORT FROM MILO: To support Indonesian athletes, Nestle MILO -- the official energy food drink for the SEA Games 2003 in Vietnam -- has collected signatures from 600,000 elementary students in 10 major cities here. Some of the MILO banners bearing the signatures are on display in public places here, while the rest were handed over to the National Sports Council (KONI) on Dec. 2.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Street children need more than shelter
Street children need more than shelter P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I want to be a bus conductor and open my own five-and-dime store with my savings," said Edi, 13, who spends most of his day busking from bus to bus trying to collect change from passengers. Edi says he can collect almost Rp 100,000 (US$11.76) a day. After four years of saving up, he feels certain he can open a shop one day.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saying no to
Saying no to New Order hopefuls From Koran Tempo The general election in 2004, as a further stage of improvement in Indonesia's democracy, must be totally free from the influence of the New Order, including the practice of money politics. To safeguard the democratic process in the elections, we must say no to presidential candidates from the New Order regime. New Order figures are in general against reform and democracy; some are even involved in corruption.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Wayang waton', a breakthrough to save legacy
'Wayang waton', a breakthrough to save legacy Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta During a wayang kulit (shadow play using leather puppets) show on the slopes of Mount Merapi in Central Java recently, a man suddenly jumped on the stage with the leather puppet of wayang character, Wisrawa, in his hand. He danced around the stage measuring four by eight meters and acted the role of Wisrawa, who was in love with Dewi Sukesi, a character played by a woman.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cikampek toll road not safe for trucks
Cikampek toll road not safe for trucks JAKARTA: Trucks carrying valuable loads have once again become the targets of robbers operating on the Cikampek toll road. Early Friday, six men in a Kijang minivan approached a truck parked just outside the rest area at Kilometer 60. Truck driver Eman Sulaeman, 35, and his assistant, Solihin, 29, were sleeping. The robbers pushed the two into their car and drove off with the truck, which was loaded with iron bars.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.12, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.12, 2003 ______________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 2,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 406,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 75 0 4,500 Alakasa Industrindo 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 2,027,500 Alumindo Light 190...
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Govt should pay more attention to athletes'
'Govt should pay more attention to athletes' The 22nd Southeast Asian Games in Vietnam will close on Saturday. The Indonesian squad has managed to maintain third place in the medal standings among 11 competing countries. But many have complained that this is not good enough, as they dwell on the country's former glory at the games. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about their impression of the country's achievement in sports.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
COMPARING NOTES: Chairman of the Honorary Council of the
COMPARING NOTES: Chairman of the Honorary Council of the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) B.J. Habibie, who is the former ICMI chairman, talks to incumbent chairman Muslimin Nasution on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of ICMI's national congress at the Cempaka Hotel in Central Jakarta. After losing its way since Habibie's exit from the presidency in 1999, ICMI held a three-day congress on Friday aimed at consolidating its members and organization.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
How to make a billion
How to make a billion bucks: A tragic satire Andrew I. Sriro Lawyer Jakarta 2. Pro15 -- Money, politics and opposition to Bush 1 x 30 Money, politics and opposition to Bush George Soros Chairman Soros Fund Management Open Society Institute Project Syndicate
Sat, 13 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protest against people trafficking hit Semarang, Medan
Protest against people trafficking hit Semarang, Medan 2Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang A coalition of street children, housewives, students and activists took to the street for a rally here on Friday against rampant people trafficking across the country. A similar rally also took place in Medan, the North Sumatra capital. The rallies were held in conjunction with the signing of a United Nations protocol to prevent or stop the trafficking of people and to bring perpetrators to court.