Archive: 15 December 2003
72 articles found
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flash floods hit Donggala
Flash floods hit Donggala PALU, Central Sulawesi: Floods hit a number of villages in Palolo subdistrict, Donggala district, Central Sulawesi, sweeping away 15 houses and downing seven bridges. A resident, identified as Sapri, 28, from Berdikari village, was reported missing, sources said on Sunday. Local government officials and humanitarian workers are helping residents and providing them with essentials. The floods came after incessant rain in the regency's rice bowl areas since Friday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Extensive preparation, coordinated programs bear golden fruit
Extensive preparation, coordinated programs bear golden fruit Vietnam emerged as the winner of the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in terms of medals. The success in securing the championship for the first time came down to the long, hard preparation of their athletes. Dang Lam Son, the assistant to the Minister of Sports, spoke with The Jakarta Post's Musthofid on the sidelines of the Games in Hanoi. Below are the highlights of the interview.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business
Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe. Cigar smoking dates back centuries ago when Christopher Columbus' crew introduced the Cubans' affection for cigars to the Spanish people in the early part of the 16th century.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian tourism winsr as no-frills carriers take off
Asian tourism winsr as no-frills carriers take off Bernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Regional tourism will emerge as the big winner as budget airlines take off in Asia, boosting the prospects of a sector which has been through rough times in recent years, analysts said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
President Megawati arrives in Pakistan on official visit
President Megawati arrives in Pakistan on official visit Sadaqat Jan, Associated Press, Islamabad Indonesia's President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Pakistan on Sunday for a three-day official visit to boost ties between the world's two largest Muslim nations, officials said. Megawati arrived at the airport in the capital Islamabad with a more than 80-strong delegation, and was due to meet Pakistan's President Gen.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2 : How Bush could recover Muslims' support
Part 2 of 2 : How Bush could recover Muslims' support Jusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Indonesia's support to the Palestinians is based on the Preamble of the 1945 Constitution, which states: Whereas independence is the natural right of every nation, colonialism must be abolished in this world because it is not in conformity with humanity and justice.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Results
Results Chess Men's standard chess single 1. Utut Adianto (Ina) 2. Torre Eugeo (Phi) 3. Susanto Megaranto (Ina) Men's standard chess team 1. Vietnam 2. Indonesia 3. Philippines Fin Swimming Men's 50m surface 1. Pham Toan Thang (Vie) 15,19sec 2. Phan Luu Cam Thanh (Vie) 15,62 3. Kwok Ying Wah (Sin) 16,10 4. Ariel Jevon (Ina) 16,21 ... 7. Kevin Gerhana Angga (Ina) 17,28 Men's 899m surface 1. Ngo Xuan Phuong (Vie) 6:53.27 2. Le Minh Trung (Vie) 6:59.64 3.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hosts upstage regional rivals at SEA Games
Hosts upstage regional rivals at SEA Games John Pye, Associated Press, Hanoi, Vietnam Shooters without guns, sinking ships and deadly soccer celebrations hardly rated a mention in Vietnam as it basked in hosting and finishing atop the Southeast Asian Games medal standings for the first time. In the nation where the sporting preoccupation is soccer, the one blotch was Thailand's golden-goal win in a men's final that ended 2-1 six minutes into extra time.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Choi, South Korea's pioneer in RI
Choi, South Korea's pioneer in RI Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and South Korea were technically enemies in the late 1950s as the country, ruled under then founding father Sukarno, had political ties with the communist North Korea rather than South Korea which was said to be -- according to Sukarno -- an American puppet.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
A tale of two cities
A tale of two cities 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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
115 families want to be relocated
115 families want to be relocated MAJALENGKA, West Java: As many as 115 families in West Java have asked the local administration to relocate them amid fears a landslide could hit their hamlet of Tinggar in Cibodas village, Majalengka regency. Majalengka subdistrict head Nursiwan Jaya confirmed on Saturday he had received the request from the local villagers. "They ask us to relocate them to a safer place in Blok Ciurih, not far from their current residential areas," he said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia says troops to stay in Timor
Australia says troops to stay in Timor AUSTRALIA: Australian Defense Force chief Gen. Peter Cosgrove said on Sunday his troops should remain in East Timor until citizens of the fledgling nation feel secure. Speaking after returning to Australia following a brief visit to East Timor on Saturday, he said Australia should remain in East Timor even after the United Nations pulls out in May next year.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Access sough for disabled voters
Access sough for disabled voters JAKARTA: Social affairs minister Bachtiar Chamsyah has called on the General Elections Commission (KPU) to provide adequate facilities for disabled voters so that they can exercise their rights in the 2004 election. "The provision of facilities for disabled voters will reflect equal rights to vote as between disabled and other voters," Bachtiar said on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/Resulb
JP/12/Resulb Men's final standings W L F A Pts 1. Philippines 5 0 464 289 10 2. Thailand 4 1 397 370 8 3. Malaysia 3 2 384 358 6 4. Singapore 2 3 333 380 4 5. Indonesia 1 4 366 361 2 6. Vietnam 0 5 300 486 0 Saturday's result Philippines 90 Malaysia 61 Thailand 103 Vietnam 71 Women's final standings W L F A Pts 1. Malaysia 4 1 405 290 8 2. Singapore 4 1 335 288 8 3. Philippines 3 2 314 288 6 4. Thailand 3 2 367 335 6 5. Indonesia 1 4 283 365 2 6.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar democracy talks inspires little hope
Myanmar democracy talks inspires little hope Sarah Stewart, Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Landmark international talks on democratic reform in Myanmar are to be held here on Monday, but even the Thai hosts have warned they will not produce a magic solution to end four decades of military rule.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's houses are deathtraps: Fireman
Jakarta's houses are deathtraps: Fireman Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following three fatal fires in the last two months, claiming a total of 14 occupants' lives, Jakarta Fire Department chief Johnny Pangaribuan warned citizens that most houses in the city were deathtraps, as many failed to meet the fire safety regulations set by the city. "Many house owners fail to abide by the city regulation No. 3/1992 on fire prevention," he said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogor Botanical Gardens underpass already under construction
Bogor Botanical Gardens underpass already under construction Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The construction of a pedestrian underpass connecting Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) with the Bogor Botanical Gardens, is already underway. A new parking lot at the insitute and a new gate at the botanical gardens are being built as part of the project. Due to a huge hole on Jl. Pajajaran, Bogor marking the site of the underpass, traffic is being diverted to another road.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Christmas comes early to malls
Christmas comes early to malls Evi Mariani and P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Christmas is still 10 days away but malls in the city have been gearing up for the festivity by providing special programs and attractions related to the Christmas. Men dressed in Santa Claus costumes are to be found in all the malls, ready to entertain children.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Lombok gets new regent
West Lombok gets new regent MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The pairing of H. Iskandar and Izzul Islam was elected the new regent of West Lombok and his deputy respectively on Saturday for the 2004-2009 period. The pair won 24 of 45 votes in the regental election by the West Lombok legislative council in the city's capital of Girih Menang. They defeated their rivals -- the pairing of L. Koeshardi Angrat and M.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Spat among Soekarno's daughters regretable: Expert 2
* Headlines: Spat among Soekarno's daughters regretable: Expert 2 * National: House wraps up debate on water bill 4 * Archipelago: Poso troops and police to start raids on weapons 5 * Opinion: How Bush could recover Muslim's support 7 * City: Jakarta's houses are deathtraps: Fireman 8 * Sports: Ruiz wins unanimous decision over Rahman 9 * World: Saddam's capture may not end unrest 12 * Business: Saddam's capture may lift stocks to new high 13 * Features: Fire!
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
How to make a billion bucks: A tragic satire
How to make a billion bucks: A tragic satire Andrew I. Sriro, Lawyer and Member California State Bar, Jakarta I was recently introduced to a new business idea by a fellow lawyer here in Jakarta. It looked almost too good to be true but based on some recent high profile Indonesian court cases describing a similar structure, the market potential seems unlimited and I wanted to share it with you.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The cigar, an inclusive culture of intimate conversation
The cigar, an inclusive culture of intimate conversation Chisato Hara Contributor Jakarta 'A cigar is conversation.' So says Yadie Dayana, manager of the Club Macanudo Cigar Divan and Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel. Operated by Swedish Match, a leading manufacturer and distributor of premium and mass-market cigars, the Macanudo is one of fine cigar lounges selling premium cigars in the United States.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Persija claims Bang Yos Golden Trophy: The Capital city's soccer
Persija claims Bang Yos Golden Trophy: The Capital city's soccer club, Persija, won the 2003 Bang Yos Golden Trophy after defeating Surabaya-based Persebaya 4-1 in a penalty shootout in Bung Karno Stadium, Jakarta, on Sunday. Persija's Elie Aiboy, who was later awarded as the tournament's best player, delivered the last goal and brought his club entitled of a total prize money of Rp 200 million (US$23,600).
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saddam's capture may lift stocks to new high
Saddam's capture may lift stocks to new high Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capture of former Iraqi ruler Saddam Hussein on Saturday by the U.S.-led coalition forces is expected to trigger a rally on global stock markets this week, thus providing impetus for the Jakarta Composite Index to continue its rally, analysts said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rally calls for peaceful elections
Rally calls for peaceful elections Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Hundreds of youths grouped under the Banjar (traditional neighborhood organization) Umadui in Bali's capital Denpasar staged a street parade on Sunday afternoon to remind political parties and their supporters to maintain peace prior to and during the 2004 elections. They said they were worried about the possible recurrence of clashes between supporters of rival parties.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Scholars exchange knowledge
Scholars exchange knowledge JAKARTA: Academics from the Malaysia Sabah University (UMS) and the Jakarta State University (UNJ) are to conduct exchanges of knowledge and expertise among themselves and their students. UNJ rector Sutjipto and UMS deputy rector Abu Hassan Othman signed a memorandum of understanding on the issue between both universities over the weekend. The five-year cooperation agreement, which runs from 2003 to 2008, is intended to improve the quality of both universities.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA faces increasing calls for investigative audit
IBRA faces increasing calls for investigative audit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the tasks of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) near completion, debate intensifies on whether an investigative audit on the agency is needed to check for possible irregularities during its five-year existence.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Penniless Xavier endures both on and off track
Penniless Xavier endures both on and off track Musthofid The Jakarta Post Hanoi Timor Leste's Xavier Do Rego was exhausted when he finished the men's marathon inside My Dinh Stadium in Hanoi on Friday. Xavier, as he prefers to be called, came third last, meaning the Timor Leste contingent is yet to win a medal in its first turnout at the SEA Games, a biennial sporting showcase in the Southeast Asian region. Despite the result, Xavier was far from displeased with his performance.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
WTO unlikely to discuss S'pore issues
WTO unlikely to discuss S'pore issues Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, London Member countries of the World Trade Organization (WTO) may not discuss issues related to investment and competition policy at a key meeting on Dec. 15, and will focus on agriculture and non- agriculture market access.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Experts give thumbs-down to East Asian Community
Experts give thumbs-down to East Asian Community Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts gave a thumbs-down over the weekend to the proposed East Asian Community (EAC), saying that the existence of such a community would create tension in the region. Citing the wide economic gap and different political alliances among member countries, they stressed that the establishment of such a huge community required thorough studies.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 6,000 Acehnese remain at camps
Over 6,000 Acehnese remain at camps BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: As of today, 6,029 people, or 1,271 families, still live in refugee camps, following the operation launched by the Indonesian Military (TNI) on May 19 to crush the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Burhanuddin, spokesman for the Aceh social affairs office, said over the weekend that the biggest group of refugees -- 3,552 people, or 754 families -- were living in a camp in Tapak Tuan, South Aceh.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House wraps up debate on water bill
House wraps up debate on water bill The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators deliberating the controversial water bill have wrapped up their discussion and will submit the final draft to the House Steering Committee (Bamus) on Monday. According to the legislators, the draft has accommodated most of the demands of the public, including the treatment of water as a basic human right, instead of a commodity as it was defined in previous drafts.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle maker sees no major investment
Motorcycle maker sees no major investment Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local demand for motorcycles is expected to continue rising next year, but local manufacturers have more than enough capacity to fulfill the rise in demand. Thus, the Indonesian Motorcycle Industry Association (AISI) has predicted no additional investment planned by local motorcycle manufacturers in machinery to expand their production capacity next year.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kalbe Farma's corporate health formula: Specialization
Kalbe Farma's corporate health formula: Specialization Publicly listed pharmaceutical company PT Kalbe Farma was named by Forbes magazine in October as one of the best 200 global companies outside the U.S. with annual sales of under US$1 billion. This is the second time the company has been included in the Best Under a Billion list of the prestigious magazine. The Jakarta Post's Sari P.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya bishop dies
Surabaya bishop dies SURABAYA: Hundreds of people mourned on Sunday the death of Surabaya bishop Johanes Hadiwikarta, who died on Saturday of diabetes. Hadiwikarta, 59, was admitted to the St. Vincentius A Paulo Hospital on Thursday after complaining of feeling unwell. "We have lost so much. We never expected his death would come that quickly," one of the mourners, Trisnantya, said. A requiem mass will be held on Monday at Surabaya Cathedral, and will be led by Semarang bishop Ignatius Suharyo.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poso troops and police to start raids on weapon
Poso troops and police to start raids on weapon The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint police and military force in Central Sulawesi will soon launch a search-and-seizure raid for sharp weapons in the violence-torn regencies of Poso and neighboring Morowali to prevent retaliatory attacks against a well-armed hit-and-run gang that has been terrorizing Christian villages of late, according to authorities on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta may let go of Kepulauan Seribu
Jakarta may let go of Kepulauan Seribu Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The dispute over Kepulauan Seribu regency will soon be settled as Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has agreed to hand authority over the chain of islands to Banten province, an official claimed on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
TV Program: Monday, Dec. 15, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama: Mat Angin 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News 11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m. English News Service 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Comedy Drama: Komseko 3:30 Music 4:00 News 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Children's Program: Bando 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita TPI 6:00 a.m.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
MUI to issue edict on election
MUI to issue edict on election JAKARTA: The Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) will cap its ongoing national meeting on Tuesday by issuing a recommendation regarding the 2004 elections. Chairman of the event's organizing committee Ichwan Sam said the recommendation was being discussed by the council's edict- making body. He said the recommendation would be addressed to both political parties and voters, and was aimed at greater democracy.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
More photo print outlets go digital
More photo print outlets go digital Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major photo print providers have turned to digital-print technology to take advantage of the growing trend toward digital photography. The sale of digital cameras in the country has started to pick up lately thanks to the inflow of lower-priced digital camera models on the market. The growing trend in the use of digital cameras has inspired major photo print providers to turn to digital processing services.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Digital camera starts to gain ground in local market
Digital camera starts to gain ground in local market Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta While in some more advanced parts of the world, digital camera sales have exceeded that of film camera sales, many start to wonder how long the sales of film cameras can still dominate the Indonesian market. Based on data from Japan's Camera Imaging Product Association, digital camera sales in the country reached 24.55 million units within this year as compared to 23.60 million film camera sales.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Spat among Sukarno's daughters regrettable: Expert
Spat among Sukarno's daughters regrettable: Expert Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The candidacy of three daughters of founding president Sukarno in the 2004 elections would be more appreciated if they stood as a single political force carrying Sukarno's nationalist principles, an observer said on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to open new children's shelter
City to open new children's shelter JAKARTA: A new city-run shelter for street children in Duren Sawit, East Jakarta, will be officially opened next January. The shelter will be able to accommodate around 500 street children. Jakarta Spiritual Development and Social Affairs Agency director Syariffudin Machbud said recently that the administration would also provide education for the children.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ranbaxy to acquire Aventis drug unit
Ranbaxy to acquire Aventis drug unit NEW DELHI: India's largest drug company, Ranbaxy Laboratories, is to acquire part of the Franco-German pharmaceutical group Aventis' generic drugs business in France for an undisclosed amount, Indian and French sources said Sunday. Ranbaxy has already signed the agreement, which would boost its expansion plans in Europe, a statement from the New Delhi- based Ranbaxy said. "The sale is subject to the legal process of consultation with employee representatives.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2 : Japan striving to maintain partnership with Asia
Part 1 of 2 : Japan striving to maintain partnership with Asia Ichiro Fujisaki, Japanese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jakarta Today, there indeed are a lot of new issues that command our attention. It is no exaggeration to say that we are entering a new page in our history. China's emergence. War against terrorism. New economic partnerships. Changing relations between developed and developing countries. New energy outlook. You name it.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Dec. 15, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Dec. 15, 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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
"Ghost" train travels on its own
"Ghost" train travels on its own JAKARTA: An empty train traveled 45 kilometers (28 miles) with no driver at the engine and eight wagons in tow before coming to a halt in the center of the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, a report said on Sunday. The electronic commuter train, parked in the town of Bogor, came to life at around 3:50 am Friday and headed towards Jakarta at about 65 kilometers per hour, sources said.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military Police hunt one of their own
Military Police hunt one of their own MANADO, North Sulawesi: Local Military Police are hunting one of their members accused of killing a civilian from Amurang, South Minahasa regency. Manado Military Police chief Lt. Col. Waluyo said Saturday that the suspect, identified only by his rank and initials as Chief Sgt. VS, alias Veto, 33, had been placed on a wanted list. He is accused of causing the death of Franky Muing, 42.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Who owns online information?
Who owns online information? Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com Information has undoubtedly become an important and valuable commodity today. It does not matter if one is a stockbroker in New York or a housewife in Jakarta, getting the latest data can make a difference in your life. The latest information on prices, the traffic situation, business conditions and even gossip on the hottest celebrities are just a few of the things people clamor for.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN-Japan's plan
ASEAN-Japan's plan The co-chairs of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan commemorative summit, President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, were evidently happy when they announced on Friday the outcome of the summit to commemorate the 30th year of friendly relations between the regional grouping and the world's second most powerful economy.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Celebratus interruptus
Celebratus interruptus HANOI: The streets were unusually quiet on Friday evening during and after the soccer final between host Vietnam and Thailand at the My Dinh Stadium. While the stadium accommodates only 40,000 spectators, most Hanoians chose to stay at home, glued to their TV screens to watch the gold medal match. In previous games, the calm on the streets lasted for around two hours, after which motorcades with the roaring horns would fill the streets, celebrating each Vietnam victory.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table
Southeast Asian Games Medals Table HANOI, Vietnam (AP) - Final medal standings G S B Total Vietnam 158 97 91 346 Thailand 90 93 98 281 Indonesia 55 68 98 221 Philippines 48 54 75 177 Malaysia 44 42 59 145 Singapore 30 33 50 113 Myanmar 16 43 50 109 Laos 1 5 15 21 Cambodia 1 5 11 17 Brunei 1 1 8 10 Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
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TPPI plant to be completed in 21 months
TPPI plant to be completed in 21 months The Jakarta Post Jakarta After a five-year delay, the construction of East Java petrochemical plant PT Trans Pacific Petrochemical Indonesia (TPPI) will be resumed immediately and is projected to be completed in 21 months, according to a senior official. President of state oil and gas company Pertamina, Ariffi Nawawi said on Sunday that the project would be resumed in early 2004. Pertamina partly owns the petrochemical plant.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nation pays enormous price for reform: Habibie
Nation pays enormous price for reform: Habibie Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president B.J. Habibie said rampant corruption, injustice and distortion of democratic practices was the price Indonesia had to pay for reform.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta not friendly to people with disabilities
Jakarta not friendly to people with disabilities M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a city where the basic rights of citizens are frequently violated, daily life for people with disabilities is worse. Visually disabled Faqih said he survived commuting around the city only by luck. "Neither motorists nor pedestrians are friendly to the disabled. It's not only that they refuse to help us, they even put our lives in danger," he told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
checked by Melinda
checked by Melinda Viva Havana in the heart of Jakarta Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Though proud of their democratic society, Americans and Europeans still turn to Cuba, the last bastion of communism in the western hemisphere, for its famous Havana cigars, to seek relief from the pressures of daily life.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Deported RI workers left stranded
Deported RI workers left stranded Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra At least 176 Indonesian workers have been stranded in North Sumatra and are waiting to be returned to their homes throughout the archipelago after being deported from Malaysia, security officers said Saturday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
PMI calls on city to shelter evictees
PMI calls on city to shelter evictees JAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) called on the Jakarta Social Affairs Agency to immediately help hundreds of families evicted from their homes during the recent series of evictions. PMI chairman Mar'ie Mohammad said on Sunday that the PMI was not an advocacy agency and could not provide assistance to the evictees on an ongoing basis.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Observer slams new Supreme Court justices criteria
Observer slams new Supreme Court justices criteria Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new requirement criteria for Supreme Court judges, which limits chances for non-career judges, is a setback to the country's ongoing attempts to develop a clean judiciary, an observer says. Asep Rahmat Fajar of the Coalition of Judiciary Observers (KPP) said on Saturday that few non-judges would be eligible to sit on the Supreme Court. "It's a very difficult requirement.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pangkalpinang host 4-day Islamic Malay festival
Pangkalpinang host 4-day Islamic Malay festival Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pangkalpinang, Bangka-Belitung State Minister of Tourism and Culture I Gede Ardhika opened on Saturday an Islamic Malay festival in the town of Pangkal Pinang, Bangka-Belitung (Babel) province, in the hope that the four-day event would further unite and strengthen ties among the Malay people. It is the first festival of its kind to take place in Pangkalpinang, the capital city of Bangka-Belitung.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest farmers in land dispute: Walhi
Police arrest farmers in land dispute: Walhi Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) slammed on Sunday a series of police arrests of farmers in Muna regency in Southeast Sulawesi in connection with an unsettled land dispute. The latest arrests made by the local police involved three residents of Kontu district in Muna on Saturday for allegedly cutting trees in a forest claimed by the local government as its property.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Sports should be managed by professionals'
'Sports should be managed by professionals' The 22nd Southeast Asian Games is over. Some say the Indonesian squad did a decent job to maintain third place in the medal standings among 11 competing countries. But many more have complained about it and blamed the lack of attention and support for athletic development here. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about what could be done to improve the situation. Budiarto, 53, lives in a rented house in Kali Deres, West Jakarta, with his family.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Female rebels killed, captured
Female rebels killed, captured BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The military claimed on Saturday that it had captured eight members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in the districts of Aceh Jaya, West Aceh, Bireuen and Pidie. Two of the suspected rebels were women, known as inong balee. "They were captured in a series of firefights and raids launched by troops against some of their hideouts," a spokesman for the military operation, Lt. Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki, said on Sunday.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Underpass under construction
Underpass under construction BOGOR: The construction of a pedestrian underpass connecting Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) with the Bogor Botanical Gardens, is already underway. A new parking lot at the insitute and a new gate at the botanical gardens are also being built as part of the project. Due to a huge hole on Jl. Pajajaran, Bogor, marking the site of the underpass, traffic is being diverted to another road. On the other side of Jl.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saddam capture expected to end Iraqi 'nightmare'
Saddam capture expected to end Iraqi 'nightmare' Agencies, Undated Celebratory gunfire erupted in Baghdad on Sunday and world leaders hailed the capture of deposed leader Saddam Hussein, saying it could mark the beginning of a peaceful new future for Iraq. Even France, Russia, Germany and the world's most populous Muslim nation Indonesia, all fierce opponents of the U.S.-led war to oust Saddam, lauded his arrest by American forces who seized him on Saturday without firing a shot.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Revival of ICMI not a threat : Scholars
Revival of ICMI not a threat : Scholars Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The New Order's practice of abusing Islam in order to gain Muslim support in elections is still possible although it is no longer a threat to religious harmony in the country, a scholar said on Sunday. Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) deputy secretary-general Masduki Baidlawi said that this was the way things stood even if the Association of Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals (ICMI) returned to the political stage.
Mon, 15 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Refugees eager to return to devastated resort for work
Refugees eager to return to devastated resort for work Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Refugees have asked the Kampar regency administration in North Sumatra to speed up the rebuilding of Bukit Lawang resort town, which was devastated by last month's flash flood, in order for them to again start making money from the tourist trade that they work in.