Archive: 2 December 2003
76 articles found
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. 5TRAIN (4x14)
1. 5TRAIN (4x14) Three students die after falling from train One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regency PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination 4. 5BUS (2X36) Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikes Reinforcements sent to probe Poso attacks
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ex-mayor confirms Tanah Abang plan in 'Tempo' case
Ex-mayor confirms Tanah Abang plan in 'Tempo' case The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Long before fire ravaged the Tanah Abang market, a property company had submitted a proposal to the Central Jakarta municipality to renovate the market, according to a witness called by the prosecution testifying in the case of businessman Tomy Winata versus Tempo magazine.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Never let 'customer satisfaction' remain a mere slogan
Never let 'customer satisfaction' remain a mere slogan Mahendra Gautama, Contributor, Jakarta It is generally agreed that a holiday that includes a pleasant traveling experience produces a positive effect. Such a holiday becomes an invigorating experience that is worlds apart from the daily hectic and boring routines of most people. For businesspeople, such a holiday enhances their performance at work. Today, many companies reward their employees who have performed well with a holiday.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Governors want their autonomy powers reinstated
Governors want their autonomy powers reinstated Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governors urged the central government on Monday to give back some of the powers of the country's regencies/municipalities to its provincial administrations, claiming that regencies and municipalities lacked the human resources needed to exercise their new powers.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beware politicians
Beware politicians bearing gifts From Media Indonesia As the 2004 general election nears, we should be alert for various political occurrences that could prevent the people from going to the polls, such as political violence and security disturbances. Behind the tension and violence that may arise, some politicians may be trying to benefit their own interests.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
In tourism, excellent service is paramount
In tourism, excellent service is paramount Agus W. Soehadi, Contributor, Jakarta According to a report issued by the World Trade Organization in 2000, the tourism industry then was one of the fastest growing businesses in the world. The report said more than 657 million tourists worldwide spent US$455 billion that year, while foreign tourists to Indonesia increased from 4.6 million in 1998 to 5.06 million in 2000.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Korea's brand image
Korea's brand image The Korea Herald, Asia News Network, Seoul In this era of global economic competition, national image is important, not only because it helps boost national pride and prestige, but also because it influences the value of commercial products. There is no doubt that the product image of our automobiles and cell phones in overseas markets is improved when clients can associate them with Korea's good image.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Goods Jan-Oct Jan-Oct
Goods Jan-Oct Jan-Oct (in two digit HS system) 2002 2003 1. Electrical machinery/tool US$5.24 billion US$5.10 billion 2. Wooden products $2.76 billion $2.60 billion 3. Machinery/airplane machine $2.58 billion $2.32 billion 4. Metal ore, powder and crust $1.51 billion $1.88 billion 5. Paper/cardboard $1.82 billion $1.73 billion 6. Rubber and rubber products $1.31 billion $1.65 billion 7. Mineral fuel $1.48 billion $1.61 billion 8. Household utilities $1.29 billion $1.34 billion 9.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega's envoy to visit Pyongyang
Mega's envoy to visit Pyongyang JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's special envoy Nana Sutresna will leave for North Korea on Dec. 6 to convey a peace message from the President. "The President is sending a message to express concern over the situation in North Korea and to urge all parties to move ahead with peace talks to end the crisis," Nana said after meeting with Megawati on Monday. Nana will first stop in Seoul, South Korea, before proceeding to Pyongyang on Dec. 9.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry defends haj policy
Ministry defends haj policy JAKARTA: The director general for Islam and haj coordination at the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Taufik Kamil, denied on Monday there was an auction for haj seats. Taufik said the 12,000 seats for the haj pilgrimage, known as ONH Plus, were administered by three haj associations. The three associations -- AMPUH, AMPPUH and SEPUH -- divided the 12,000 seats among 201 haj coordinators based on their performances over the last three years.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Contractors or brokers?
Contractors or brokers? From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown. The statement was made in connection with rumors that the funds derived from the scam at Bank Negara Indonesia went to two presidential aspirants of the Golkar Party.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two boys found dead in river
Two boys found dead in river TANGERANG: Two young boys were found dead floating in Cisadane river in Lebak Wangi village, Neglasari district, early on Monday. Identified as Saeful Bahri, 13, and Rian, 11, the boys were last seen by their friends, all of whom were swimming in the river on Sunday afternoon. "The two did not appear when we finished swimming at about 4 p.m. on Sunday. We only found their clothes on the river bank," 12-year-old Rohman said.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea and Japan vow to send troops to Iraq
S. Korea and Japan vow to send troops to Iraq Reuters, Tokyo/Seoul Japan and South Korea voiced determination on Monday to proceed with sending troops to Iraq despite weekend killings of several of their nationals there and popular doubts about taking part in the operation.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
HP plans to buy out Globalsoft
HP plans to buy out Globalsoft BANGALORE, India: Hewlett-Packard said on Sunday it planned to purchase all 16.4 million publicly-held shares to fully own its Indian subsidiary Digital Globalsoft and expand its presence in the country. The U.S. tech giant said it was offering 750 rupees (US$16.30) a share and expected 35,000 shareholders, including Digital Globalsoft employees, to be eligible. "Software development was done both by HP and Digital Globalsoft in India.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefs
National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefs Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police announced on Monday a new round of reshuffling within the institution, including the appointment of Brig. Gen. Timbul Silaen, who was tried for gross human rights violations in East Timor in 1999, as the new Papua police chief. National Police deputy public relations chief Brig. Gen. Soenarko said that current Papua police chief Insp. Gen.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regency
One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regency Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A brawl erupted between villagers of Kuala Merbau, Bengkalis regency, Riau province, leaving at least one person dead and two others severely wounded, police said on Monday. Riau Police chief Brig. Gen. Deddy S. Komaruddin said officers arrested six suspects after the brawl on Friday, which involved hundreds of villagers.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisis JP/6/E05 authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its terrorist offshoots - as in popular demands to right past wrongs.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Jakarta to evict hundreds
East Jakarta to evict hundreds JAKARTA: About 200 houses on the banks of Pulomas dam, better known as Ria-Rio dam, in Kayuputih, East Jakarta, will be evicted on Thursday, an official said on Monday. Head of Kayuputih subdistrict, Syofian Thahir, said several residents had agreed to demolish their own houses before the deadline to vacate the area on Thursday. "Those who have agreed have taken the Rp 300,000 (US$35) in compensation for each house," he said.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Second group of RI athletes to leave for SEAG
Second group of RI athletes to leave for SEAG Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A second group of Indonesian athletes and officials will depart on Tuesday for the Vietnam, which is hosting the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. This second group consists of 355 athletes and officials. Of that number, 247 athletes and officials from athletics, beach volleyball, wrestling, pencak silat, fencing, traditional boat race and shooting will be heading to Hanoi.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
President Iliescu to visit RI next year
President Iliescu to visit RI next year JAKARTA: Rumanian President Ion Iliescu is scheduled to make a state visit here early next year in a bid to strengthen bilateral ties, Rumanian Ambassador to Indonesia Gheorghe Savuica said on Monday. Savuica said the visit was also meant to return a state visit made by Megawati Soekarnoputri to Rumania in April 2003. The exact date of the visit is still being discussed.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Storm hits Subang in West Java
Storm hits Subang in West Java SUBANG, West Java: A storm hit Subang regency in West Java on Sunday, damaging markets, dozens of houses, schools and other public facilities. Three subdistricts were badly affected by the storm. They were Tanjung Sari Barat, Tanjung Sari Timur and Gandasari, some 75 kilometers north of Subang regency capital. Wawi, a local resident, said on Monday the storm hit suddenly at about 2 p.m. No fatalities were reported in the storm. -- Antara
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North Sumatra Hundreds of cadres of the North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) staged a protest on Monday against the party's nomination of legislative candidates. They said the nomination was marred by collusion and nepotism, so the party's national executive board should step in and negate its results.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to start selecting KPI members
House to start selecting KPI members JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will begin selecting members for the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) on Dec. 4, and hope to complete the process by Dec. 11. Djoko Susilo, chairman of House Commission I's media subcommission, said on Monday subcommission members had agreed to begin the selection process as early as possible. "We have agreed to start selecting KPI members on Dec. 4. I think that allows enough time for the selection," Djoko said.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
River dredging nearly complete
River dredging nearly complete JAKARTA: The dredging of the 13 rivers that flow through Jakarta is expected to be completed by the end of this month, the head of Jakarta Public Works Agency IGKG Suena said on Monday. The city administration is clearing all the rivers to help prevent flooding. "The rivers include the Kali Baru and Kali Adem (both are tributaries of the Muara Angke river in North Jakarta), Ancol (North Jakarta) and Cideng (Central Jakarta)," he said.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
From Media Indonesia
From Media Indonesia In connection with the abuse of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) and protests against the lack of government response to such cases, the problem should be seen from the viewpoint of the procedures and mechanisms used to send the TKI overseas. The House of Representatives should be praised for its critical examination of TKI affairs, which indicates its growing concern for public interests.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Official claims Aceh HIV-free
Official claims Aceh HIV-free BANDA ACEH, Aceh: New cases of HIV/AIDS have appeared in most provinces in Indonesia, but an official in Aceh declared the country's westernmost province free of the virus. The official said here on Monday there were no new cases of HIV/AIDS in Aceh since a case was found in the 1990s.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI upbeat on 2004 growth despite election
BI upbeat on 2004 growth despite election The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah expressed optimism that the economy could grow higher at around 4.8 percent in 2004 despite the election year. Burhanuddin is also convinced that the election process would go smoothly because there are no clearly dominant political parties in the election, a situation that will force parties to form coalitions and lessen friction between themselves.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
An idea of a general
An idea of a general Warning for tardy civil servants Civil servants who fail to return to work in the days after the Idul Fitri holiday will be punished. State Minister of Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin revealed the government's policy on Monday, saying that anyone not on official leave must be at their desk on Dec. 1, 2003. Idul Fitri will fall on Nov. 25 and Nov. 26, but the government has declared an extended holiday, from Nov. 22 through Nov.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy delays fleet merger
Navy delays fleet merger JAKARTA: Navy chief Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said on Monday his office had decided to delay merging the eastern and western fleets until the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the defense ministry had agreed on a coordination mechanism between the two institutions. "The merging of the fleets is an issue with both the TNI and the Ministry of Defense," said Bernard after installing Commodore Y. Didik Heru Purnomo as chief of the Western Fleet, replacing Rear Adm.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Community health
Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the health sector under the national health system.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Historical Luar Batang mosque to be renovated soon
Historical Luar Batang mosque to be renovated soon Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The historical Luar Batang mosque, located in the coastal area of North Jakarta, is to be renovated according to a consultant appointed by the city administration. The renovation project, which will commence later this week, will cost an estimated Rp 3 billion (US$352,000), said project supervisor Achmad Migdad.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
S. African target of sex abuse allegations
S. African target of sex abuse allegations Agencies, Jakarta Officials at the Indonesian foreign ministry said Monday they were aware of alleged sexual misconduct involving the South African envoy, but underlined that even if the allegations were true the government could do nothing as the ambassador enjoyed diplomatic immunity.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Contractors or brokers?
Contractors or brokers? From Koran Tempo Three months ago, a transaction concerning the right to a toll road construction project was reported. According to Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, it was a normal transaction and the origin of the money was unknown. The statement was made in connection with rumors that the funds derived from the scam at Bank Negara Indonesia went to two presidential aspirants of the Golkar Party.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inflation in November up 1.01%, but still on track for year
Inflation in November up 1.01%, but still on track for year Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Consumer price index rose in November by 1.01 percent from the previous month, bringing the cumulative inflation in the first 11 months to 4.08 percent, strengthening hopes that full-year inflation will be lower than the initial government forecast of 6 percent to 7 percent.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian worker killed in clash
Indonesian worker killed in clash MALAYSIA: An 18-year-old Indonesian died after being stabbed with broken bottles during a clash between rival gangs of migrant workers at a factory in Malaysia, a newspaper reported. Sunday's clash was the third since last Thursday between groups of Indonesians at an industrial estate near Miri, in the Borneo state of Sarawak, The Star newspaper reported on Monday.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictions
Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictions Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ignoring criticism from all sides, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday he would go ahead with his policy of evicting street vendors and squatters. The governor said the eviction policy was part of his administration's efforts to enforce the law and maintain security and order, to allow Jakarta to compete with other world capitals.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bahorok survivors still shocked by aftermath of flash flood
Bahorok survivors still shocked by aftermath of flash flood One month after the dreadful Bahorok flash flood, residents close to the disaster area in Bukit Lawang village, Langkat district in North Sumatra, are still living in fear. Rumors have it that another lake has formed as the result of human activity and is close to breaching the walls containing it, just as happened during the Nov. 2 incident which killed more than 140 people. What really happened?
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PAPUA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Separatist flag taken down outside Theys' home 2. GUSUR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictions 3. SEX: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 S. African envoy target of sex abuse allegations 4. POLICE: 32 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 32 National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefs 5. TERRORIST: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 RI students suspected of terror acts 6. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 Unwanted gift causes consternation
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Warning on mutual funds
Warning on mutual funds The rush by investors in Jakarta last month to redeem their fixed-income mutual funds should serve as an early warning signal to the capital market watchdog (Bapepam) to establish safeguard measures for this rapidly-growing, yet largely unregulated, investment instrument.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lack of service disgruntle Jakartans
Lack of service disgruntle Jakartans The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With many civil servants failing to show up for work on the first day back after the long Idul Fitri holiday, many residents were left steaming over poor public services. A long queue was seen on Monday in front of the telephone and water billing counters at the Jakarta central post office in Central Jakarta. "I had to wait about 30 minutes before I could pay," said Mifta, 39, from Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three students die, 15 injured after falling from train
Three students die, 15 injured after falling from train Yuli Tri Suwarni and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Cirebon Three students were killed and 15 others injured after they fell from an express train in Cicendo, Bandung, West Java province, on Monday. The victims, all students from a senior high school in Tangerang, Banten province, were hanging out of the doors of the Serayu express when they fell. The dead students were identified as Adhari, 19, Iwan, 19 and Yoga Budiman, 18.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign tourist arrivals up in October
Foreign tourist arrivals up in October The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of foreign tourists entering through the 13 entry points across the country in October reached 356,075, up 2.85 percent from 346,209 last month, according to the Central Statistic Agency (BPS) on Monday. The October figure is 16.82 percent higher than the number of tourist arrivals in October last year. "This means the tourist industry demonstrated positive progress during the month.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police yet to name Atrium bomb suspect
Police yet to name Atrium bomb suspect Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police have yet to confirm whether Abdullah Yassin, who has admitted that he had full knowledge about a bombing in a shopping mall in Senen, Central Jakarta two years ago, is indeed a suspect. "We don't know whether he is the one who was named by Ramli, one of the bombing suspects," said Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Advertisers' responsibility
Advertisers' responsibility From Kompas Many advertisements are indeed misleading. The complaint lodged by Anita O. from Cempaka Baru, Jakarta, about an Audio Plaza ad can be understood. In general, if advertisers have no intention of misleading consumers, whatever is printed in their ads must be fulfilled as a manifestation of manufacturers' responsibility.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flooding causes traffic jams in Pontianak
Flooding causes traffic jams in Pontianak PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Flooding in the West Kalimantan capital of Pontianak left the city's main thoroughfares underwater on Monday, causing severe traffic jams in much of the city. The flooding occurred a day after heavy rain fell in the capital. Cars and motorcycles were left stranded on several streets on Monday, including Jl. Achmad Yani and Jl. Veteran. In other areas, floodwaters reached 50 centimeters high, including on Jl. M.T. Haryono.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sees high rubber demand in 2004
Indonesia sees high rubber demand in 2004 Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia sees rubber export values for 2004 set to increase in relation to high demand from tire industries in China and the U.S., and from the stability of rubber prices in the international market after it hit a 30-year low of 46 U.S. cents in 2001. "The automotive industries are the main parameter for determining rubber exports.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Achieving
Achieving national discipline It is amazing that the problem of transition toward democracy, which has characterized Indonesian political development during the past five years, has recently triggered a hectic debate between scholars and commentators. Also, the debate has involved an exchange of opposing arguments from differing perspectives, as manifest in a dozen lengthy articles published in Kompas, from Sept. 29 to date.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Community health
Community health From Republika The government has declared the national health vision under the name of "Indonesia Sehat 2010" (Healthy Indonesia 2010) but this will remain just a hope, a reason why Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has said it will be very difficult to empower the community in the health sector under the national health system.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
High Court overturns Ba'asyir treason conviction, cuts jail term
High Court overturns Ba'asyir treason conviction, cuts jail term Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta High Court has cleared Islamic cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir of treason charges and reduced his jail sentence from four years to three for immigration offenses and document forgery, says Central Jakarta Prosecutor Office Head Salman Maryadi. "We have received the copy of the High Court's verdict today. It was dated Nov. 10.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties told to submit bank accounts
Parties told to submit bank accounts Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties eligible for next year's elections must submit details of their campaign fund bank accounts to the National Elections Commissions (KPU) not later than seven days after they have been declared eligible to participate, a KPU member has said.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three BNI suspects confront Edi
Three BNI suspects confront Edi JAKARTA: A key suspect in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scandal, Edi Santoso, was confronted with three other suspects on Monday as police continued their investigation into the case. Edi, the former head of foreign customers at the BNI Kebayoran Baru branch, was confronted with the co-owner of the Gramarindo Group, Adrian Waworuntu, the former operational manager of the BNI Kebayoran Baru branch, Nirwan Ali, and an unidentified suspect.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
German NGOs lead sanitation in Java
German NGOs lead sanitation in Java Christina Schott, Contributor, Yogyakarta Earlier the water of the river here was colored -- a kind of dirty brownish. Now it looks like water again. From the top of the Serangan bridge, the village situated right beside the Winongo river looks quite idyllic: Fish traps are rowed up along the river as children are playing at the river side, which is bathed in palms and other greenery.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fire survivor Tabitha released from hospital
Fire survivor Tabitha released from hospital Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tabitha, the sole survivor of a fire that gutted a senior prosecutor's house and killed six of its occupants last month, was released from the hospital on Monday. She was taken to the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, where she was met by her mother and office staffers.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bus firms may lose licenses for illegal fare hikes
Bus firms may lose licenses for illegal fare hikes Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java At least eight bus companies may face sanctions from the local transportation office as well as police for illegally raising their fares before, during and after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikes
Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikes Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java At least eight bus companies may face sanctions from the local transportation office as well as police for illegally raising their fares before, during and after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cemex threatens to take dispute to arbitration
Cemex threatens to take dispute to arbitration Dow Jones, Jakarta Mexico's Cemex SA is threatening to take a dispute with Indonesia over control of the nation's largest cement maker to overseas arbitration - a move that could create further bad publicity for a country trying to lure back foreign investors.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Union leaders call for House to revise bill on labor dispute
Union leaders call for House to revise bill on labor dispute Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of labor unions demanded on Monday a delay of the House of Representatives' approval of the bill on industrial dispute settlement, pending sufficient public scrutiny of it. "The House must stop the bill's deliberation, because the Constitutional Court is now reviewing the Law No.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. KAJIDIN 1x35
1. KAJIDIN 1x35 Fisherman fights against injustice 2. GIVER 1x45 Altruist Kravinsky thinks life is in the giving 3. GUESS1 1x30 Ozzy sexually abused: Paper 4. GUESS2 1x30 'Sumo diplomacy' in Europe
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military eyeing press in Aceh
Military eyeing press in Aceh Teuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokweumawe/Banda Aceh, Aceh Ahead of the 27th anniversary of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Dec. 4, the military is monitoring the press covering the war in the troubled province more closely, claiming the policy is "a preventative action". Newly installed Aceh military operation commander Brig. Gen.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fisherman fights against injustice
Fisherman fights against injustice Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fishermen from Muara Angke in North Jakarta agreed that Kajidin was born a leader. He is not a jawara, or the winner, a title that one earned if he or she was the champion of a duel. But violence is no longer a popular solution in this community. Fellow fishermen elected Kajidin as chairman of the Traditional Fishermen Union (SNT) last year, because he is the most outspoken, and he also has a broad knowledge.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Environmental
Environmental damage in Bekasi From Warta Kota Bekasi councillor Hasnul Kholid Pasaribu has pointed out that Mega Bekasi Hypermarket, Metropolitan Mall, Ramayana Bekasi Plaza and Hero Plaza occupy water catchments. The councillor's statement is true and has become common knowledge.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poor Telkom Flexi service
Poor Telkom Flexi service Telkom Flexi offers poor service with no signs of improvement. Two or three months after I started using Telkom Flexi, the service was cut off without notice. After I sent letters to newspapers, the service was resumed. Two months ago, a Telkom officer called, asking me to pay Flexi service fees through a BCA ATM or a Telkom counter. I said I would settle the fees after receiving my bill.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, December 2, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, December 2, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang 3:00 City News 6:00 English News Service 7:00 News: Berita Malam 8:00 Variety Show: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 TV Drama 10:00 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Export down 1.06% in October: BPS
Export down 1.06% in October: BPS Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports declined by 1.06 percent in October from the previous month, mainly because of a 11.5 percent decline in oil and gas export, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said on Monday. The agency reported that exports in October reached US$4.99 billion, down from $5.04 billion in September, bringing the ten- month total to $50.73 billion.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reinforcements sent to probe Poso attacks
Reinforcements sent to probe Poso attacks Irvan NR and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Palu/Jakarta The Central Sulawesi provincial police dispatched dozens of detectives on Monday to the ravaged Poso regency to investigate recent attacks in two subdistricts here that killed four people. In a separate development, a home-made bomb was found on Jl. Pulau Nias in Poso regency, adding to the already tension situation. Poso Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Hundreds of cadres of the North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) staged a protest on Monday against the party's nomination of legislative candidates. They said the nomination was marred by collusion and nepotism, so the party's national executive board should step in and negate its results.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stay-home civil servants face pay cut
Stay-home civil servants face pay cut The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan High absentee rates on Monday at government offices led to long queues for people wanting to pay their phone and water bills, and canceled meetings at the national legislature. Threats of penalties and inspections, however, seemed effective in making people show up for work at some offices following the unprecedented week-long holiday.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Advertisers' responsibility
Advertisers' responsibility From Kompas Many advertisements are indeed misleading. The complaint lodged by Anita O. from Cempaka Baru, Jakarta, about an Audio Plaza ad can be understood. In general, if advertisers have no intention of misleading consumers, whatever is printed in their ads must be fulfilled as a manifestation of manufacturers' responsibility.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government comes under on AIDS
Government comes under on AIDS Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With HIV/AIDS emerging as an increasingly ominous threat, the government appears to lack concrete plans to fight the virus, non-governmental organization activists and a legislator have said. Indonesian AIDS Foundation (YAI) chairman Sarsanto W. Sarwono said that thus far the government's commitment to combating AIDS had consisted of nothing more than words.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'I need more days off to readjust to routine'
'I need more days off to readjust to routine' Not all civil servants and other workers showed up for work on Monday, the first official work day after the long Idul Fitri holiday. Many people, however, are now preparing for more holidays in December -- Christmas and New Year. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about their holiday hangovers. Dian, 25, is a reporter at a newspaper company in South Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Separatist flag taken down outside Theys' home
Separatist flag taken down outside Theys' home Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Police and troops lowered a separatist flag in the troubled province of Papua, which was hoisted on Monday to celebrate the anniversary of an independence proclamation there. However, there were no reports of violence and local people carried out their daily activities normally. The government had banned attempts to mark the Dec.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logging triggered Bahorok flood in North Sumatra: Walhi
Illegal logging triggered Bahorok flood in North Sumatra: Walhi Soon after disaster strikes Indonesia and while emotions are running high, a scapegoat is often sought, both by the government and the public. By declaring the Nov. 2, flash flood a natural disaster the government effectively washed its hands clean of its far-reaching implications. Likewise, measures to avoid similar disasters have been viewed as someone else's responsibility. This is not unprecedented behavior.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisis Of all the human rights abuses committed under the authoritarian former Indonesian president Soeharto, why has one military massacre of Muslim civilians been singled out for accountability, almost two decades after the fact? The answer is as much entwined in the present day threat posed by extremist Islam - and its terrorist offshoots - as in popular demands to right past wrongs.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian water polo squad outplays Vietnam at SEA Games
Indonesian water polo squad outplays Vietnam at SEA Games The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian water polo squad, which has arrived in Vietnam with a modest target of winning a bronze medal, outplayed their hosts 10-6 in the opening match of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games at the National Aquatic Sports Complex in Hanoi on Monday. Although the home squad had hundreds of spectators supporting them, the Indonesians appeared to be unperturbed to run to a convincing 10-4 lead, according to Antara.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
60 infected with HIV/AIDS in Maluku
60 infected with HIV/AIDS in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: As of November this year, some 60 Maluku residents were infected with HIV/AIDS, while another 10 people had died of AIDS-related causes. Ristanto Sugiono, head of the Maluku provincial health office, said that of the 60 people, 49 were infected with HIV and the remaining 11 had full-blown AIDS. "We are monitoring them," said Ristianto. Ristianto said HIV/AIDS in the area was the result of drug use and prostitution.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI students suspected of terror acts
RI students suspected of terror acts Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pakistani authorities concluded that the six Indonesian students arrested earlier this year in that country were allegedly involved in terror activities. Indonesian ministry of foreign affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said that based on the conclusion, Indonesian authorities were currently looking into the investigation.