Archive: 2 December 2003
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Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nominationApriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North SumatraHundreds 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
BI upbeat on 2004 growth despite election
BI upbeat on 2004 growth despite electionThe 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Second group of RI athletes to leave for SEAG
Second group of RI athletes to leave for SEAGMusthofid, 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Historical Luar Batang mosque to be renovated soon
Historical Luar Batang mosque to be renovated soonEvi 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
S. African target of sex abuse allegations
S. African target of sex abuse allegationsAgencies, 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Inflation in November up 1.01%, but still on track for year
Inflation in November up 1.01%, but still on track for yearRendi 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Indonesian worker killed in clash
Indonesian worker killed in clashMALAYSIA: 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictions
Sutiyoso gives go-ahead to vendor, squatter evictionsBambang 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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
Ex-mayor confirms Tanah Abang plan in 'Tempo' case
Ex-mayor confirms Tanah Abang plan in 'Tempo' caseThe 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Never let 'customer satisfaction' remain a mere slogan
Never let 'customer satisfaction' remain a mere sloganMahendra Gautama, Contributor, Jakarta It is generally agreed that a holiday that includes a pleasant traveling experience produces a positive effect.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Governors want their autonomy powers reinstated
Governors want their autonomy powers reinstatedFabiola 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Beware politicians
Beware politicians bearing giftsFrom Media IndonesiaAs 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
In tourism, excellent service is paramount
In tourism, excellent service is paramountAgus 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Korea's brand image
Korea's brand imageThe 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Goods Jan-Oct Jan-Oct
Goods Jan-Oct Jan-Oct (in two digit HS system) 2002 20031. Electrical machinery/tool US$5.24 billion US$5.10 billion2. Wooden products $2.76 billion $2.60 billion 3. Machinery/airplane machine $2.58 billion $2.32 billion4. Metal ore, powder and crust $1.51 billion $1.88 billion5. Paper/cardboard $1.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
S. Korea and Japan vow to send troops to Iraq
S. Korea and Japan vow to send troops to IraqReuters, 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
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefs
National Police announce promotion of 10 generals, 4 provincial chiefsAbdul 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regency
One dies in village brawl in Bengkalis regencyHaidir 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Old crime, new crisis
Old crime, new crisisJP/6/E05authoritarian 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Stay-home civil servants face pay cut
Stay-home civil servants face pay cutThe 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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
Military eyeing press in Aceh
Military eyeing press in AcehTeuku 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Fisherman fights against injustice
Fisherman fights against injusticeEvi 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Environmental
Environmental damage in BekasiFrom Warta KotaBekasi 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
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, December 2, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, December 2, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang3:00 City News6:00 English News Service7:00 News:...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Export down 1.06% in October: BPS
Export down 1.06% in October: BPSRendi 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Reinforcements sent to probe Poso attacks
Reinforcements sent to probe Poso attacksIrvan 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nomination
PDIP cadres demand annulment of legislative nominationApriadi 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Union leaders call for House to revise bill on labor dispute
Union leaders call for House to revise bill on labor disputeKurniawan 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Advertisers' responsibility
Advertisers' responsibilityFrom KompasMany 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Government comes under on AIDS
Government comes under on AIDSDewi 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
'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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Separatist flag taken down outside Theys' home
Separatist flag taken down outside Theys' homeNethy 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Indonesian water polo squad outplays Vietnam at SEA Games
Indonesian water polo squad outplays Vietnam at SEA GamesThe 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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
Lack of service disgruntle Jakartans
Lack of service disgruntle JakartansThe 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Three students die, 15 injured after falling from train
Three students die, 15 injured after falling from trainYuli 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Foreign tourist arrivals up in October
Foreign tourist arrivals up in OctoberThe 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Police yet to name Atrium bomb suspect
Police yet to name Atrium bomb suspectDamar 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Advertisers' responsibility
Advertisers' responsibilityFrom KompasMany 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Indonesia sees high rubber demand in 2004
Indonesia sees high rubber demand in 2004Eva 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
RI students suspected of terror acts
RI students suspected of terror actsFabiola 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
High Court overturns Ba'asyir treason conviction, cuts jail term
High Court overturns Ba'asyir treason conviction, cuts jail termMuninggar 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Parties told to submit bank accounts
Parties told to submit bank accountsMuninggar 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
German NGOs lead sanitation in Java
German NGOs lead sanitation in JavaChristina 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Fire survivor Tabitha released from hospital
Fire survivor Tabitha released from hospitalTony 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.
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Bus firms may lose licenses for illegal fare hikes
Bus firms may lose licenses for illegal fare hikesNana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West JavaAt 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
Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikes
Eight Cirebon bus firms may forfeit licenses for illegal holiday fare hikesNana 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...
Tue, 02 Dec 2003
Cemex threatens to take dispute to arbitration
Cemex threatens to take dispute to arbitrationDow 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...