Archive: 16 December 2003
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Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Officials warned against campaigning
Officials warned against campaigning YOGYAKARTA: Mayor Herry Zudianto has warned some 8,000 civil servants in Yogyakarta that he would fire them if they participated in campaigns for political parties ahead of the 2004 elections.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Cooperation needed over migrant workers saving
Cooperation needed over migrant workers savingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta International cooperation among non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is needed to campaign for the importance of savings and investment for migrant workers, an activist says.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Sigit Pramono named BNI president in major reshuffle
Sigit Pramono named BNI president in major reshuffleRendi A. Witular and Abdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of troubled state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) decided on Monday to fire seven of the bank's nine-member board of directors, and appointed Sigit Pramono as new...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Taufik Kiemas title causes raised eyebrows
Taufik Kiemas title causes raised eyebrowsKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra Despite controversy, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas will soon be bestowed with a customary title by leaders of a clan in West Sumatra province.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Is BRTI independent?
Is BRTI independent? Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) chairman Giri Suseno, during a hearing with House of Representatives Commission IV overseeing telecommunications, questioned the independence of the Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI), as reported in The Jakarta Post, Dec. 4.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
1,000 Papuans convene to discuss partition policy
1,000 Papuans convene to discuss partition policyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Nearly 1,000 Papuans from all walks of life began a two-day meeting sponsored by the local legislative council on Monday to seek a solution to the central government's controversial decision to...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Caltex to invest up to $400m to expand oil fields
Caltex to invest up to $400m to expand oil fieldsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) is planning to maintain between 510,000 and 515,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and gas production next year despite the current decline in output...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Four die, two missing in landslides
Four die, two missing in landslides Landslides hit four villages in Sendana subdistrict, Majene regency, South Sulawesi, on Monday, leaving at least four people dead, one seriously injured and two others missing.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Pakistan, RI to sign trade, counterterror pacts
Pakistan, RI to sign trade, counterterror pactsAssociated Press, Islamabad The leaders of the world's two largest Muslim countries, Pakistan and Indonesia, held talks Monday and were set to witness the signing of trade and counterterrorism agreements, the state news agency reported.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
'Other countries show concern for disabled'
'Other countries show concern for disabled' The government has stipulated that by the end of 2003, all government buildings must provide access for people with disabilities. However, people living with disabilities still struggle with discrimination, are unable to enjoy many public facilities or...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Tomy was lying, 'Tempo' witness says
Tomy was lying, 'Tempo' witness saysTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A reporter with Tempo media group testified on Monday that she had interviewed businessman Tomy Winata, refuting the latter's statement in an earlier hearing that Tempo magazine reporters had not sought his confirmation for...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Ex-regent charged with corruption
Ex-regent charged with corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Rupiah Retes Dec.15
Rupiah Retes Dec.15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,637.54 5,894.65 6,299.12 6,232.83 Brunei dollar 1 5,259.37 4,671.15 4,991.22 4,939.15 Canadian dollar 1 6,804.79 6,044.98 6,457.84 6,391.79 Swiss franc 1 7,044.94 6,258.23 6,685.75 6,617.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
U.S. urged to be more flexible on N. Korea
U.S. urged to be more flexible on N. KoreaBenjamin Kang Lim, Reuters, Beijing China, indicating growing frustration with Washington at the lack of progress in resolving North Korea's nuclear crisis, has urged the United States to be more flexible in the next round of talks.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
* Headlines:House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants
* Headlines:House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants 2 * National:Government to beef up environment law 4 * Archipelago:Taufik Kiemas title causes raised eyebrows 5 * Opinion:Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Prosecutors seek a Dutch interpreter
Prosecutors seek a Dutch interpreter TANGERANG: The hearing of a drug case at Tangerang District Court was adjourned again on Monday, as prosecutors are yet to find an interpreter for Dutch defendant Sibel Yuacuac, 20.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Pertamina to push ahead with Iraq venture
Pertamina to push ahead with Iraq ventureThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina hopes it will be able to proceed smoothly with its oil project in Iraq following the capture of former Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
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Tue, 16 Dec 2003
RP overseas workers send home $6.3b
RP overseas workers send home $6.3b MANILA: Filipinos working overseas remitted home about US$6.3 billion between January and October this year, up 5.7 percent from the same period last year, the central bank said Monday.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Constitutional Court split
Constitutional Court split BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Four months after its establishment in August, the Constitutional Court is still debating its authority to settle disputes among state institutions.Judge Mukthie Fadjar said on Monday that the court's nine judges were quarreling about whether the...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Police say street crime becoming more widespread
Police say street crime becoming more widespreadDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City police said on Monday that street crime, or crimes targeting people on the street, have been on the rise amid heightened security measures carried out by residents of housing complexes.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Regional BNN offices established
Regional BNN offices established JAKARTA: The government issued on Monday a joint decree on the establishment of regional offices of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) as part of nationwide efforts to curb drug trafficking.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
President ashamed of Indonesia's performance at SEA games
President ashamed of Indonesia's performance at SEA games Agencies JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has said she felt ashamed after Indonesia finished behind Vietnam and Thailand in the medal count last week for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Fishermen to sue North Jakarta
Fishermen to sue North Jakarta JAKARTA: Evicted fishermen from Muara Angke in North Jakarta filed a lawsuit on Monday at the Jakarta State Administrative Court against the Penjaringan district and North Jakarta municipality offices.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
House urges govt to ban sugar import
House urges govt to ban sugar importEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government to put a temporary ban on all sugar imports until February 2004 to stabilize the price of the commodity domestically.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Torture, comprehensive reform & democratization
Torture, comprehensive reform & democratizationChristine 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...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Politicians aim to restrict press: PWI
Politicians aim to restrict press: PWI JAKARTA: Press Council (PWI) chairman Ichlasul Amal expressed regret that some of the country's politicians were considering restricting press freedom by endorsing legislation that would curb public access to information.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Police close to naming four deportees terror suspects
Police close to naming four deportees terror suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police claim to have enough evidence to charge four of the six students repatriated from Pakistan with their involvement in a series of terror attacks that rocked Indonesia over the last two years.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
16 policemen stand trial over killing of students
16 policemen stand trial over killing of studentsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A military court here began the trial on Monday of 18 police officers charged with attacking protesters in Medan, North Sumatra, three years ago killing two students.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Student brawls hit Makassar university, 15 injured
Student brawls hit Makassar university, 15 injuredAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi At least 15 people were injured in a series of brawls between students from two schools at the state-run Hasanuddin University (Unhas) in Makassar, South Sulawesi.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Nationalist spirit needed
Nationalist spirit neededFrom Suara KaryaThe 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.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
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Torture, police and legal reform, democratization Christine Susanna Tjhin Researcher Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta2. Fuji2 -- Japan striving to maintain partnership with Asia 2 x 30 FYI, .
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Minivan drivers stage rally at council offices
Minivan drivers stage rally at council officesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Some 1,000 public minivan drivers in Tangerang municipality drove around the city in convoy before staging a protest on Monday in front of the municipal administration and Tangerang Council building over the...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Hand tractors for Poso farmers
Hand tractors for Poso farmers PALU, Central Sulawesi: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla gave on Monday 100 hand tractors worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) in assistance for young farmers in the conflict-ridden regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Companies to face trial over toxic waste
Companies to face trial over toxic wasteeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of lawyers will sue at the Cibinong District Court, Bogor regency, on Tuesday large companies for allegedly producing untreated toxic waste that had polluted the air and groundwater in Munjul, east of Jakarta.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Missing traffic lights
Missing traffic lightsFrom Warta KotaThe pole, along with its traffic lights atop, located on the corner of the intersection at Cideng Barat-Kyai Caringin, Central Jakarta, has disappeared after being at a slant for several days.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Clear definition of pornography sought
Clear definition of pornography sought JAKARTA: The House of Representatives has been urged to clearly define pornography, otherwise the bill on pornography currently being deliberated will restrict freedom of expression in the arts.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Scholars predict doom, gloom after Saddam
Scholars predict doom, gloom after SaddamFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local Middle East researchers downplayed the importance of Saddam Hussein's capture for the United States-led coalition on Monday and predicted that it would not end security problems in Iraq.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Government to beef up environment law
Government to beef up environment lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing an integrated team to better investigate and prosecute environment-related offenses, to avoid previous cases where defendants were charged with lenient indictments.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Conference agrees to combat climate change
Conference agrees to combat climate changeStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Milan, Italy Some 95 ministers agreed to coordinate action against climate change, moving forward on making the final building blocks of the climate change treaty despite Russia's wait-and-see attitude toward ratifying the...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Fraud occurs at other BNI branches
Fraud occurs at other BNI branches Lending fraud cases have also occurred in Bank BNI branch offices in several small cities in the country, according to a document circulating among legislators. This highlights the fragility of the bank's internal supervision and the fact that the old, bad habit...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
One missing after boat sinks
One missing after boat sinks At least one person is missing and presumed dead after an overloaded wooden raft capsized on Monday on the Kampar river, Riau. Kampar Police operations chief Adj. Comr. Hasyim said the raft, with a capacity of 60 people, had carried 75 passengers, mostly students.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Survivors say don't sensationalize Bali tragedy
Survivors say don't sensationalize Bali tragedyAssociated Press, Canberra Survivors and relatives of victims of last year's Bali terrorist bombings said they fear a movie based on one survivor's best- selling book could sensationalize the tragedy.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen Gresik
Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen GresikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering seeking a new investor to buy out the shares of Cemex SA in state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik in a bid to resolve a protracted dispute with the Mexican cement giant, State Minister for...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
India, Malaysia on warpath
India, Malaysia on warpath NEW DELHI: Frosty hockey relations between India and Malaysia nose-dived further on Monday over India's decision to field a near second-string team for next month's Azlan Shah tournament.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
President ashamed of RI's SEA Games performance
President ashamed of RI's SEA Games performanceAgencies, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has said she felt ashamed after Indonesia finished behind Vietnam and Thailand in the medal count last week for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Aircraft-for-ASEAN iniative by four nations: Report
Aircraft-for-ASEAN iniative by four nations: ReportAgence-France Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and Brunei may join hands to build small commercial aircraft for the fast-growing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) market, a report said on Monday.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Lucrative business with unrivaled pleasure
Lucrative business with unrivaled pleasureMahendra 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.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Theft at Senggigi Hotel
Theft at Senggigi Hotel During the evening of Friday, Nov. 21, my friend and I checked in at Bintang Senggigi Hotel, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The hotel was nice and the receptionist was friendly.Since this was my first time to Lombok, I was very excited. The next day, Saturday, Nov.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Suspect says unaware of bomb plan
Suspect says unaware of bomb plan DENPASAR: A man accused of involvement in last year's Bali bombing admitted on Monday he helped prepare ingredients for a deadly bomb, but said he was initially told the chemicals were to make fertilizer.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Military may ban foreign teams from monitoring polls in Aceh
Military may ban foreign teams from monitoring polls in AcehTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Amid mounting criticism over restrictions on the press and independent groups in the war-torn province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Voting for political parties
Voting for political partiesFrom TEMPO Indonesia is facing a lot of problems now, among other concerns, ongoing financial woes, the threat of national disintegration (in Aceh and Papua), and terrorist acts.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanism
Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanismLina A. Alexandra, Researcher, Centre for International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The capture of Saddam Hussein, the U.S. government's most wanted person, at Tikrit yesterday made headlines across the world.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Torture, police and legal reform, democratization
Torture, police and legal reform, democratizationChristine 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...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Bunaken voted global winner of 2003 British Airways award
Bunaken voted global winner of 2003 British Airways award The Bunaken National Marine Park in South Sulawesi has been voted the global winner of this year's British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow awards.The assessment was based on how projects benefit the local community, protect the natural and...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
A culture of intimate conversation
A culture of intimate conversationChisato 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...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Special unit proposed for East Flood Canal project
Special unit proposed for East Flood Canal projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Public Works Agency has proposed the establishment of an independent project management unit to handle the Rp 5 trillion (US$588.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
City delays mall construction
City delays mall construction JAKARTA: The city administration delayed the renovation of Block A building in Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta, because Governor Sutiyoso could not officiate the start of construction for the Rp 700 billion (US$82 million) worth project, which was scheduled...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Bomb blasts disrupt festivities in Iraq
Bomb blasts disrupt festivities in Iraq Agencies BaghdadJoy and festivities disrupted when two car bombs hit Iraq on Monday with attacks at two police stations killing at least eight people and swiftly dashing hopes that Saddam Hussein's capture would bring early peace and security to the country.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Ex-regent charged with corruption
Ex-regent charged with corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Education of women key to curb population growth
Education of women key to curb population growthDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The education of women plays a more pivotal role than the use of contraceptives in curbing population growth, an expert said on Monday.Sociologist Imam B.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
'Conflicting laws halt judicial reform'
'Conflicting laws halt judicial reform'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Monday the country's failure to speed up reform within the judiciary was the result of conflicting laws and regulations.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, December 16, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, December 16, 2003Film* French Films at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417): South Park, Bigger, Longer and Uncut (Dec. 18 and Dec. 19).Exhibition* Fine Arts by Prilla Tania, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
1. KPK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. KPK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants2. ACEH: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTSMilitary may ban foreign teams to monitor elections in Aceh Military may ban foreign election watchdogs in Aceh 3. TEMPO: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Tomy was lying, 'Tempo' witness says4.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Yovita preserving Timorese heritage
Yovita preserving Timorese heritageYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur Yovita Meta is a hard worker and does not easily back down from challenges, especially in her efforts to empower the people in North Central Timor regency in East Nusa Tenggara.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Part 2 of 2: Japan strives to maintain, develop partnership with Asia
Part 2 of 2: Japan strives to maintain, develop partnership with AsiaIchiro Fujisaki, Japanese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jakarta ASEAN has been a source of stability and prosperity for more than three decades.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Bekasi sniffs profits in Bantar Gebang dump
Bekasi sniffs profits in Bantar Gebang dumpBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning from the Jakarta administration's poor waste management, Bekasi municipal administration will set up a city-owned company to convert Jakarta's waste at the Bantar Gebang dump into fertilizer and...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
1. WASHINGTON: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. WASHINGTON: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24Saddam capture gives Bush victory, political boost 2. CEMEX: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen Gresik 3. MEGA: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38Mega ashamed of RI's SEA Games performance 4.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
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Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanism Lina A. Alexandra Researcher Centre for International Relations Studies University of Indonesia Jakarta2. Yale -- "Hasten Slowly" in Reviving the Doha Round 2 x 30 'Hasten slowly' in reviving the Doha Round: Honesty may be better Ernesto...
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Alleged JI leader denies terror links
Alleged JI leader denies terror linksMALAYSIA: In his first public comments since being arrested more than two years ago, an Indonesian jailed in Malaysia as a leader of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) militant group has denied the accusation and demanded he be tried or released.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
PGN to issue $500 million in bonds next year: Official
PGN to issue $500 million in bonds next year: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned gas utility company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has said it plans to issue bonds worth US$500 million next year to help finance its gas pipeline projects.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Security protection
Security protection for TKI?From Warta KotaReports on Indonesian migrant workers (TKI), particularly women, who have become a target of extortion and robbery upon their arrival home, should arouse our concern.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
Govt funds allocated for micro, small businesses
Govt funds allocated for micro, small businessesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another attempt to speed up the poverty eradication drive, the House of Representatives approved on Monday plans to set aside Rp 3.1 trillion (about US$365 million) of working capital for small- and micro-scale businesses.
Tue, 16 Dec 2003
House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants
House starts screening corruption-busting aspirantsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six candidates for appointment to the long-awaited Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) boasted of their skills, courage and honesty on Monday during a selection hearing with the House of...