Archive: 19 December 2003
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Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poor executive
Poor executive train service From Bisnis Indonesia I had a bad experience traveling on an executive train during the recent Lebaran holiday. The expensive ticket was not worth the service provided. I took the Bima executive train from Yogyakarta to Jakarta on Nov. 30. The train was almost six hours behind schedule. Most annoyingly, the train stopped at many small stations between Cirebon and Cikampek. Actually, an executive train stops only at certain stations.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fast action promised for poll violations
Fast action promised for poll violations Moch. N. Kurniawan and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), the Attorney General's Office and the National Police signed an agreement on Thursday to ensure speedy investigation into and prosecution in cases of electoral violations.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Marubeni to build RI power plants
Marubeni to build RI power plants TOKYO: Japan's Marubeni Corp. will jointly develop geothermal power plants in Indonesia with state-run oil firms from Indonesia and the Philippines, a leading Japanese financial daily reported on Thursday. According to the Nihon Keizai Shimbun, feasibility studies are planned for three prospective geothermal plant sites, and construction could begin as early as next year.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Let them
Let them settle in From Warta Kota In the post-Idul Fitri period the Jakarta metropolitan administration always launches operations ridding the capital of would-be settlers as well as squatters and vendors from other regions. They are seen as imposing an extra burden and adding to the complexity of problems in Jakarta. The arrivals of our fellow citizens from various provinces in fact are favorable to the city in many ways.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to endorse BI law amendment
House to endorse BI law amendment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After years of wrangling and disagreements, the deliberation on the amendment to the existing Bank Indonesia Law has been completed, with the House of Representatives plenary session expected to pass it into law on Friday. The bill on the amendment, which was first proposed to the House in 2000, will amend existing Law No. 23/1999 on Bank Indonesia.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. agents leave Papua
U.S. agents leave Papua JAKARTA: A team of United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents has left Papua after questioning a number of witnesses in connection with the ambush in which three teachers, including two Americans, were killed in August 2002. Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Timbul Silaen said on Thursday that the FBI team had left the province three days ago. "They have questioned a number of witnesses.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DEBRA -- 2 x 30
1. DEBRA -- 2 x 30 The moral of Malin Kundang is don't forget your Mom 2. TEATER -- 1 x 56 Theater gathering 2003 opens curtain to opportunity 3. OPERA -- 1 x 46 'Moses und Aron' back for a rare performance
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt launches rural phone line project
Govt launches rural phone line project The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government officially launched on Thursday the initial stage of a Rp 475 billion (US$528 million) telecommunications project aimed at 72,000 villages across the country. Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar said he expected that by the end of 2005 those villages would already have access to telecommunications.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 19, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, December 19, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting Sentuhan Kepedulian Lingkungan Hidup by 100 female painters, InterContinental MidPlaza Jakarta, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 10 - 11, South Jakarta (Tel. 2510888), until Dec. 22. * 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), until Dec. 31.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seat belts issue misunderstood
Seat belts issue misunderstood From Media Indonesia TV stations have popularized the mandatory wearing of seat belts for motorists from Nov. 5. But some have conveyed the wrong message: "Drivers and all passengers of four-wheeled motorized vehicles are obliged to use seat belts". Based on Law No.14/1992, drivers of motor vehicles with four wheels or more are required to use seat belts, while only passengers who sit beside the driver are obliged to wear a seat belt.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Theater gathering 2003 opens curtain to opportunity
Theater gathering 2003 opens curtain to opportunity Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta The Drama Committee of the Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ), for the first time, organized a gathering of theatrical groups in Silaturahmi Teater 2003, which brought together 14 drama troupes from all over the country. From Dec. 8 to Dec. 14 at the Taman Ismail Marzuki arts center (TIM), Central Jakarta, the Silaturahmi Teater 2003 was held in the still-lingering festive mood of the Idul Fitri holiday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested with fake money
Man arrested with fake money DEPOK: Depok Police arrested a 45-year-old man on Wednesday at 6 p.m. for possessing counterfeit Rp 50,000 banknotes in a black bag on Jl. Margonda Raya, Depok. The suspect, Soetarno, earlier took a taxi driven by Budi Sutarwo, 41, from Lenteng Agung railway station, South Jakarta, to Depok Plaza, Depok. Soetarno gave a Rp 50,000 banknote to Budi, who immediately became suspicious because it did not look real.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism and realism
Terrorism and realism The articles in The Jakarta Post by Ambassador to the UK Juwono Sudarsono (Nov. 4) and by Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda (Dec. 11) and Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (Dec. 12) were a refreshing reminder that at least some of Indonesia's ministers and senior officials are willing to address vital issues -- in this case terrorism -- with realism and logic.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' to run in legislative election
Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' to run in legislative election Moch. N. Kurniawan and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar The General Elections Commission (KPU) declared on Thursday three former state officials from the New Order unfit to contest the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) election, representing South Sulawesi. The disqualification of former head of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang, former Supreme Advisory Council chairman A.A.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Increase in House seats unlikely
Increase in House seats unlikely Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of legislators gave up in their effort to amend the election law that would enable an increase in the number of House of Representatives (DPR) seats from 550 to 556 due to time constraints. The 28 lawmakers, who represent various factions, had expected the revision of Law No.12/2003 could be made before the House goes on recess this Saturday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversial busway lane
Controversial busway lane From Media Indonesia Jakarta will soon have its special busway, a project that, according to the Jakarta provincial administration, meets the aspirations of Jakarta's residents as was evident from the great enthusiasm visitors to the Jakarta Fair expressed when they were presented with a prototype of the project.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women urged to get into politics
Women urged to get into politics JAKARTA: A political analyst suggested on Thursday that more Indonesian women should take part in the country's political life to avoid being marginalized. Dewi Fortuna Anwar said that many women see politics as a struggle for power, therefore they refuse to enter politics. Dewi of the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) also said that the 30 percent quota for women in the legislature would not materialize.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City nabs 29 alleged sex workers
City nabs 29 alleged sex workers JAKARTA: Some 24 women and five men dressed as women were arrested by the city administration's joint team for allegedly operating as sex workers on the streets during a raid that started late on Wednesday evening and ended early Thursday. "They were brought here by city officers at around 3:00 a.m.," said Sulaiman Nasution, a staff member at the Rehabilitation Center in Kedoya, West Jakarta.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Industry, govt, consumers to boost product standards
Industry, govt, consumers to boost product standards Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top government and industry officials, consumer groupings and scholars gathered on Thursday to endorse the formation of the Indonesian Standardization Society (MASTAN) in an attempt to raise public awareness on the need to put more attention on product standards.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Elections won't bring change for the better: ICG
Elections won't bring change for the better: ICG Agence France-Presse Jakarta The elections in 2004 are unlikely to improve the country's fortunes as people grow increasingly disillusioned with the new political order, a research group warned Friday. Cynicism about the past five years of "money politics" following the 1998 fall of autocratic president Soeharto is almost universal, the International Crisis Group (ICG) said in a report.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Interreligious dialog most urgent and needed
Interreligious dialog most urgent and needed Aloys Budi Purnomo, Rector, St. Peter Major Seminary, Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com Our society is marked by the twofold reality of religious pluralism and social injustice, which provides ample opportunities for all religions to enrich one another spiritually and practically. In such a reality the need for interreligious dialogue is not only necessary but it is an overriding necessity.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso wants dawn-to-dusk three-in-one
Sutiyoso wants dawn-to-dusk three-in-one Bambang Nurbianto and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has chosen to extend the three-in-one traffic policy throughout the day, from 6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., to support the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) or busway. "I prefer the three-in-one policy to be implemented throughout the day because the busway also operates from morning to evening," he said on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regional govt behavior contradicting aims of local autonomy law
Regional govt behavior contradicting aims of local autonomy law Ignas Kleden Sociologist Director Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta After three years of implementation, regional autonomy has produced a number of unintended results that will very likely negate its original aim.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RCTI driver held by GAM reunited with family
RCTI driver held by GAM reunited with family Teuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh After about six months held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), a driver of the RCTI television crew was rescued by marine troops in an ambush in East Aceh on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Interreligious dialog most urgent and needed Aloys Budi Purnomo Rector St. Peter Major Seminary Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra aloybudipurnomo@plasa.com 2. WSF -- Social Forums here to stay 2 x 30 Social Forums: the preservation of democratic structures Paul Kingsnorth Guardian News Service London
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 x 35
1 x 35 Mayor warned not to take full control JP/5/PLANES 3 x 18 Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases JP/5/Haji 2 x 26 Would-be pilgrims protest departure cancellations
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV stations issue guidelines on ethics
TV stations issue guidelines on ethics The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In response to public criticism over television broadcasting content, the association of private televisions issued on Thursday a guideline on ethics for broadcasting content and ethics on the business. The leaders of 10 private stations signed an agreement to abide by the guidelines issued in a book published by the Association of Indonesian Private Television Stations (ATVSI).
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Retes Dec.18
Rupiah Retes Dec.18 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,651.12 5,907.13 6,312.20 6,245.82 Brunei dollar 1 5,263.53 4,675.17 4,995.32 4,943.23 Canadian dollar 1 6,775.73 6,017.33 6,430.46 6,362.34 Swiss franc 1 7,169.18 6,369.00 6,803.86 6,734.17 Danish krone 1 1,497.88 1,330.89 1,421.55 1,407.20 Euro 1 11,148.72 9,904.32 10,580.61 10,472.20 Poundsterling 1 15,879.10 14,108.41 15,069.95 14,917.33 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,157.74 1,028.80 1,098.75 1,087.79...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Trial for Dutch woman begins
Trial for Dutch woman begins TANGERANG: The trial involving a Dutch woman charged with possession of 4,885 ecstasy pills started on Thursday at Tangerang District Court after being postponed twice due to the absence of a Dutch-Indonesian language interpreter. An English language interpreter accompanied the defendant, Sibel Yalvac, 20, a resident of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, during the trial, even though she said she was not comfortable with English.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
South Bengkulu gets new regent
South Bengkulu gets new regent BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The legislative council here elected on Thursday the pairing of H. Fauzan Djamil and Jani Hairin as the new regent of South Bengkulu and his deputy respectively for the 2004 to 2009 period. Fauzan, currently the secretary of the Rejang Lebong regency administration, won 22 votes to defeat his rival pair of Ramlan Saim and Abidin Merahli, who got only 13 votes in the election.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The moral of Malin Kundang is don't forget your Mom
The moral of Malin Kundang is don't forget your Mom Debra H. Yatim, Contributor, Jakarta The city is in for a treat this Friday (Dec. 19) and Saturday (Dec.20), with a home-grown musical conveying a local story in a contemporary format. Malin Kundang is an Indonesian folk story well-known across the archipelago. It is the tale of Malin, the son of a poor fisherman's widow, who, disenchanted with village life, leaves home to seek fame and fortune.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega tells Korpri to stay neutral in 2004 elections
Mega tells Korpri to stay neutral in 2004 elections Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on civil servants on Thursday to stay neutral in the 2004 elections, when the country holds both legislative elections and its first ever direct presidential election.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House hearing with governor Sutiyoso turns farcical
House hearing with governor Sutiyoso turns farcical Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A hearing on evictions between Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and House of Representatives Commission II for home affairs turned into a farce on Thursday as commission deputy chairman Abdul Rachman Gaffar, who presided over the hearing, prevented invited evictees and urban observers from criticizing Sutiyoso.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Would-be pilgrims protest departure cancellations
Would-be pilgrims protest departure cancellations Andi Hajramurni and ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Surabaya More prospective pilgrims lodged protests in several parts of Indonesia against the government over the cancellation of their departures to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the haj pilgrimage next year. They demanded that the government strive hard to ensure that they could perform the Islamic pilgrimage in 2004.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Haj and Ministry of Religious Affairs
The Haj and Ministry of Religious Affairs Some 30,000 would-be Indonesian haj pilgrims in 2004 will fail to depart for the holy land following the Saudi Arabian government's rejection of Indonesia's request for an additional quota allocation. We understand how disappointed they are because to Indonesian Muslims the haj is everything and is a source of social pride.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Senayan vendors uncertain over relocation
Senayan vendors uncertain over relocation Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uncertainty still looms over hundreds of street vendors who used to do business in the east parking lot of Bung Karno Sports Complex in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Kicked out of the parking area before Idul Fitri, many have returned to their hometowns and the rest have moved to the streets and sidewalks in front of the sports complex's west plaza and opposite nearby Hotel Atlet Century Park.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai executives offer to resign
Hyundai executives offer to resign SEOUL: Eight top executives from the Hyundai group of companies tendered their resignations on Thursday, officials said, amid a heated family feud for control of the ailing South Korean conglomerate. The leadership shakeup came as shares of the group's de-facto holding company, Hyundai Elevator were driven up in a bidding war for the stock.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political analyst Jakarta Later on, the Islamic-based political parties set up an "Islamic caucus" to promote unity among the Islamic parties, which seemed as remote as ever. Even the two largest Islamic organizations, the NU and the Muhammadiyah, are never united beyond occasional appearances. They are mostly at odds with each other in many respects, religious or otherwise. The NU-based PKB itself has been split into two wings.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court again delays trial of JI member
Court again delays trial of JI member PALU, Central Sulawesi: The Palu District Court again delayed the trial on Thursday of Fauzan, a suspected member of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), after key witness Mustafa failed to appear there for health reasons. Mustafa is believed to be the commander of JI's Chos militia group whose members are reportedly ready to launch suicide attacks. Prosecutor Firdaus Yahya said the key witness could not testify at the trial as he was sick.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina raise investment, aims higher profit
Pertamina raise investment, aims higher profit Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company PT Pertamina is planning to increase its investment for exploration and production next year, which will be the company's first full year of operation as a limited liability company. The company also revealed a number of major projects next year, including the first offshore drilling in the South Sulawesi sea.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Sentul provides site to cleric Aa' Gym
Bukit Sentul provides site to cleric Aa' Gym Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Publicly-listed developer PT Bukit Sentul granted a one-hectare plot of land to the Daarut Tauhiid Foundation, established by noted Muslim cleric Abdullah Gymnastiar, better known as Aa' Gym. The company's associate director, Hari Ganie, said on Thursday that the plot of land inside the Bukit Sentul luxury housing estate in Bogor municipality would be used to build a mosque and an Islamic education center.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Semarang to revitalize Chinatown
Semarang to revitalize Chinatown SEMARANG: The city administration has plans to extend the area of China town in the Central Java capital of Semarang next year. China town, called the Pecinan area, would cover Gang Pinggir, Gang Lombok, Gang Warung and Gang Baru under the new plans. "We will not create a new Pecinan, but return it to its original form. We want to prevent the area from becoming too exclusive," M.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry, NGO cooperation on forest
Ministry, NGO cooperation on forest The Ministry of Forestry has signed a cooperation agreement with non-governmental organizations Indonesia Corruption Watch and Greenomics Indonesia to ensure transparency in the awarding of licenses in the forestry industry.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs
Indonesia needs fair trade and investment - or - RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts David E. Sumual Analyst Danareksa Research Institute Jakarta 2. Saddam -- Captive Saddam -- A new headache for Washington 2 X 21 Captive Saddam a new headache for Washington Viktor Liktovkin military commentator RIA Novosti 3. Korea -- Corruption? Good time to fix it! 1 x 30 Corruption? A good time to fix it! Shim Jae Hoon The Korea Herald Asia News Network Seoul
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2 * National:Fast action promised for poll violations 4 * Archipelago:Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases 5 * Opinion:Indonesia needs fair trade, investment, not new debts 7 * City:Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1 8 * Sports:Villa stuns Chelsea to join Middlesbrough in Cup semis10 * World:Pakistan ready to meet India halfway on Kashmir 11 * Business:Pertamina raises investment, aims higher profit 13 *...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Singapore cooperate to fight international terrorism
Indonesia, Singapore cooperate to fight international terrorism Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Singapore will work closely with neighboring Indonesia to combat international terrorism, visiting Deputy Prime Minister Tony Tan said here Thursday. Tan, who is also coordinating minister for security and defense, was speaking after a meeting with Indonesia's senior security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. "Terrorism is a menace and terrorism today is international," Tan told reporters.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 elections
Govt needs to prevent conflicts in 2004 elections Ignas Kleden Sociologist Director Center for East Indonesian Affairs Jakarta The upcoming 2004 elections is a new political venture. It is new not only in its goal to enable direct election at all levels, but also in terms of its preparation. The preparatory stages are intended to enable voters to select from among 24 parties -- those supposedly eligible because of administrative fit and factual readiness.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Asia-economy-survey Asia upbeat on economic recovery in 2004: FEER survey JP/16/Survay Asia upbeat on economic recovery in 2004: FEER survey Agence France-Presse Hong Kong Business confidence has made a strong recovery in Asia after a year in which the region was battered by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and fears on Iraq, the Far Eastern Economic Review reported on Thursday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students urge Akbar verdict
Students urge Akbar verdict JAKARTA: More than 100 university students rallied outside the Supreme Court on Thursday, demanding the court to process the case against Speaker of the House of Representatives Akbar Tandjung for his corruption conviction which he has appealed to the Supreme Court. Rico Marbun, chairman of the University of Indonesia's Students Executive Body, said the court must not give extra privileges to Akbar.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DPR: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS
1. DPR: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS House hearing with Sutiyoso turns farcical 2. KPU: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' to run in legislative election 3. BI: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS House to endorse BI law amendment 4. GUNGUN: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Four students named terror suspects 5. SINGAPORE: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Indonesia, Singapore cooperate to fight international terrorism
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evidence linked to misuse of BI funds found
Evidence linked to misuse of BI funds found Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Having questioned 21 witnesses in the last few days, National Police concluded on Thursday that trillions of rupiah in Account No. 502 had been misused during the fund disbursement process, both in Bank Indonesia (BI) and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA). "We have questioned 13 witnesses from IBRA and eight from BI.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah ) on Dec. 18, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah ) on Dec. 18, 2003 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 0 5,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 5 450,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 150 5 500 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 20 -5 5,000 Alumindo Light 240 -10...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
New law, new hope?
New law, new hope? Given this country's poor record in industrial relations in the past, it is not surprising that the new Law on the Settlement of Industrial Disputes, which the House of Representatives endorsed this week, is viewed with suspicion by activists in certain segments of the labor movement.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mayor Subardi warned not to take full control
Mayor Subardi warned not to take full control Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Mayor Subardi was not seen at his office on Thursday, the day after he was dismissed by the Cirebon Legislative Council, while council leaders warned him against issuing strategic and crucial policies for his administration. Neither was he found at his official residence and his family declined to reveal his whereabouts. The mayor's cellular phone was switched off.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases
Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan Legislative Council disclosed on Thursday an alleged markup in the procurement of five Australian-made airplanes worth Rp 27.5 billion (US$31.2 million). The disclosure was made after councillors from Commission C held a hearing with Melati Bakti Satya (MBS), a company run by the local administration that was appointed to deal with the purchase of the planes.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/30/WOMEN3
JP/30/WOMEN3 Urgent steps to increase women's political representation Make political parties democratic and accountable; amend the law on political parties and rule that 30 percent of parties' legislative candidates must be women.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unilever 'most admired' this year
Unilever 'most admired' this year JAKARTA: Consumer product company Unilever Indonesia has been named as "Indonesia's most admired company in 2003" in the toiletries and cosmetics category. The award was bestowed on the firm by international magazines BusinessWeek and Frontier, according a press release from the company. The statement said the magazines made the decision after surveying about 250 investors, 300 corporate executives and 1,200 consumers in Indonesia.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love'
What's up with 'Eiffel... I'm in Love' Tony Ryanto, Contributor, Jakarta Eiffel... I'm In Love, like Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? (What's up with Love?), is a teen romantic comedy -- a genre which has been well received here for its effortless absorption, appealing narrative and elements of pop culture. What do the two flicks have in common? First and foremost the cool detachment of their male leads. Nicholas Saputra in Cinta and Samuel Rizal in Eiffel. Saputra is taciturn and handsome.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muslim voters and Islamic parties in Indonesia
Muslim voters and Islamic parties in Indonesia Mochtar Buchori Legislator for Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle Jakarta What do Muslim voters want to see as the outcome of their support for the political struggle carried out by their country, Indonesia? Do they want to have an Indonesian Islamic state, or an Islamic society in Indonesia, or an Indonesian society where Islamic values are observed?
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/30/WOMEN
JP/30/WOMEN Ati Nurbaiti The Jakarta Post Jakarta For each person, young and old, in the regency of Gresik, Central Java, the average annual budget for health is Rp 1,413, or not even 20 U.S. cents. This revelation emerged in a training session on the regional budget, aimed at female political party cadres.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JITF ends mandate, completes most tasks
JITF ends mandate, completes most tasks Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, without much fanfare, dissolved on Thursday the Jakarta Initiative Task Force (JITF) after it completed a fairly successful five-year mandate of restructuring most of the private sector's huge debts as it had been asked to do.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogus policemen raid a house
Bogus policemen raid a house JAKARTA: Four people, claimed to be policemen, knocked on the door of a house in Cilandak Bawah, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, at about 3 a.m. on Thursday and told the house occupants they had a warrant to search the house. The four told Aji Suseno, 24, and other family members to step out of the house during the "search". They fled shortly afterwards in a Kijang minivan with police plate number B 8922 QM.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, December 19, 2003
TV Today: Friday, December 19, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Music 8:00 TV Drama: Kemelut Cinta 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Music 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Comedy Drama 4:00 News 4:30 TV Drama 5:30 Film 7:00 News 8:00 TV Series: Love Talk 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Dangdut Kristal 10:30 Talk Show: Gelar Wicara 11:30 Music 12:30 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Worsening traffic jams caused by busway project'
'Worsening traffic jams caused by busway project' The city administration will soon extend the three-in-one traffic policy along the full length of the busway from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta from 6:30 a.m. through 8 p.m. to support the much vaunted busway project. Many observers have criticized the project because they say it will actually worsen traffic congestion. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about the new policy.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1)
'Ideological map' in Indonesian politics (1) J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political analyst Jakarta The ideological alignment of Indonesian politics since independence has been one of "nationalism," in support of the Pancasila ideology, versus Islam, striving for the establishment of an Islamic state on the basis of Islamic syaria. Interestingly, it can reasonably be assumed that most of the members of the "nationalist" parties are also Muslims.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four students named terror suspects
Four students named terror suspects Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four of the six students recently deported from Pakistan have been declared suspects for their roles in a series of terrorist attacks here in the past several years. "We have declared Mohammad Syaifudin, Ilham Sofandi, Furqon Abdullah and Rusman Gunawan as suspects as of 8 p.m.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The 2004 elections: The enemy within
The 2004 elections: The enemy within Satish Mishra UNSFIR Jakarta 2004 is an important year. This is the year when Indonesian democracy either opens its doors to a new wave of consolidation and reform or retreats along the historically familiar path towards a new kind of authoritarianism. These elections will decide whether Indonesian democracy will experience a rebirth or continue to suffer slow suffocation for a second time in fifty years. That seems like an exaggeration.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1
Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1 Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar expressed doubts on Thursday about the likely success of the busway project and the three-in-one traffic policy extension by the Jakarta administration. "It's a huge change in the transportation system and would entail the proper preparation of human resources to enable it to succeed.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' driver held by GAM reunited with family
'RCTI' driver held by GAM reunited with family Teuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh After about six months held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), a driver of the RCTI television crew was rescued by marine troops in an ambush in East Aceh on Wednesday.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House lifts hurdle to judicial liberty
House lifts hurdle to judicial liberty The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has removed one major hurdle to judicial independence by placing all courts under the direct supervision of the Supreme Court, but a noted legal expert warned that an independent and clean judicial system was still a long way off. The House endorsed on Thursday the revisions to Law No. 14/1970 on Judicial Power as well as Law No.
Fri, 19 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.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Decentralization affects family planning program'
'Decentralization affects family planning program' Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Family Planning Board (BKKBN) has expressed concern about the future of the family planning program after a transfer of the responsibility to regional governments next year.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Small-scale business ignore Islamic bank edict
Small-scale business ignore Islamic bank edict M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some small-scale businesspeople expressed on Thursday indifference to the proposed Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) edict that prohibits bank interest, saying such an instruction might hamper business. Rubiono, who runs a shop selling wooden window and door frames on Jl.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
[i]Malin Kundang is being staged on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Gedung
Malin Kundang is being staged on Dec. 19 and Dec. 20 at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta in Central Jakarta. Tickets are available at Bel Canto (telp. 8316808). For further information, contact dayagroup@cbn.net.id or www.geocities.com/malin_kundang2003/
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts
RI needs fair trade, investment, not new debts David E. Sumual, Analyst, Danareksa Research Institute, Jakarta Nothing unusual took place at the annual CGI meeting last week. As expected, the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) concluded its annual ritual, pledging US$3.4 billion in loans (vis-a-vis $3.1 billion last year). The higher amount of loans required is the consequence of Indonesia's ineligibility for Paris Club debt rescheduling.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police secure Christmas, New Year
Police secure Christmas, New Year Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police officials said they planned to deploy around 12,200 personnel, or half of their full force of 23,000, to guard the capital during Christmas and New Year celebrations from Dec. 24 to Jan. 7 amid heightened concern of possible terrorist attacks. City Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to hold dialog with Papuans
Govt told to hold dialog with Papuans JAYAPURA, Papua: Golkar's presidential hopeful Sultan Hamengkubuwono X urged on Thursday the central government to open a dialog with the people of troubled Papua province in order to solve their problems. "The government should not be afraid of having talks with its own people in Papua because a nation is made up of its people," he said in the provincial capital Jayapura, where he was campaigning for his party.
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2
b]* Headlines:Ex-New Order officials 'unfit' for DPD membership 2 * National:Fast action promised for poll violations 4 * Archipelago:Councillors allege corruption in plane purchases 5 * Opinion:Indonesia needs fair trade, investment, not new debts 7 * City:Minister casts doubt on success of busway, 3-in-1 8 * Sports:Villa stuns Chelsea to join Middlesbrough in Cup semis10 * World:Pakistan ready to meet India halfway on Kashmir 11 * Business:Pertamina raises investment, aims higher profit 13 *...
Fri, 19 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House passes state treasury bill on management of state funds
House passes state treasury bill on management of state funds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives passed on Thursday the long-awaited state treasury bill into law, which Minister of Finance Boediono claimed will greatly improve the management of state funds and assets and thus help prevent corruption.