Archive: 29 December 2003
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Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bantar Gebang to remain open
Bantar Gebang to remain open The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Coming as both a relief and a surprise, the Bekasi administration has finally decided to allow Jakarta to continue to dump its garbage at the Bantar Gebang dump for an indefinite period despite its firm refusal earlier. The decision was made public on Friday when Bekasi Deputy Mayor Mochtar Muhamad confirmed that an agreement had been made with the Jakarta administration to extend the use of the dump. "Starting Jan.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties wait till Monday deadline
Parties wait till Monday deadline Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is expecting an extra-heavy workload on Monday, as all 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections will rush to beat the deadline for registration of legislative candidates. As of 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, no party had turned up to the KPU office on Jl.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Temasek takes stake in ICICI Bank
Temasek takes stake in ICICI Bank SINGAPORE: Singapore's state investment arm Temasek Holdings bought a 5.2 percent stake in India's largest private lender, ICICI Bank, worth an estimated US$200 million, a report said on Saturday. The Business Times said Temasek bought about 32 million shares for and estimated cost of 9.15 billion rupees ($200 million) based on ICICI Bank's share price of 286 rupees on Friday. The stake was purchased over time in the open market, the report said.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indie and Inul reign in 2003 music scene
Indie and Inul reign in 2003 music scene Hera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a blah 2002, weighed down by a lack of creativity and variety, the popular music scene yielded some refreshing surprises in 2003, with indie acts coming into their own. They were not groundbreaking in any sense, but the indie artists gave some life to an otherwise dull scene dominated by indistinguishable rip-off acts.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local films come back into their own
Local films come back into their own Rifan Adrian, Contributor, Jakarta Die-hard fans of every little morsel Hollywood tosses our way are probably going a bit hungry right now. At one multiplex in Central Jakarta, only one of four screens is playing an American entry. News flash: Local movies are back on the attack!
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans should deal with own waste: Expert
Jakartans should deal with own waste: Expert P.C. Naommy The Jakarta Post Jakarta The worst of the waste crisis is perhaps over, as the Bekasi administration has softened its stance on the closure of the Bantar Gebang dump, but the extension is only a short-term solution to the city's waste problem. The Bekasi administration made a closed-door decision on Dec.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after floods 2
* Headlines:Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after floods 2 * National:Clean politician campaign kicks off 3 * City:Bantar Gebang dump site to remain open 4 * Sport:Kidd shines again as Nets overcome Pacers 82-75 5 * Opinion:Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limbo 6 * Features:Mad cow disease still baffles scientists 9 * Business:Lion flies to Vietnam amid rising trade 10 * World:Baghdad blast kills U.S. soldier, two Iraqi children 12
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limbo
Legal aid at the crossroads as YLBHI remains in limbo Frans H. Winarta, Member of the Board of Trustees, Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI), Jakarta The financial plight of the Indonesian Legal Aid Foundation (YLBHI) has been the subject of considerable discussion in the press in recent months. The concern is justified given the leading role this organization played in the struggle for human rights during the New Order regime.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign workers demonstrate for rights in Taiwan
Foreign workers demonstrate for rights in Taiwan Agence France-Presse, Taipei Some 600 blue-collar foreign workers took to the streets Sunday in a landmark first protest for labor rights in Taiwan. Organizers said the protesters, mostly from the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, represented a minority group of some 300,000 foreign laborers whom they said were paid little attention by local society despite their long-time contribution to the country's development.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Harley riders told to apologize for beating man
Harley riders told to apologize for beating man Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Responding to the beating of an innocent man by members of the Jakarta Harley Owners Group (HOG) on Saturday, chairman of the Harley Davidson Club Indonesia (HDCI) Lt. Gen. (ret) Suyono urged the organization on Sunday to publicly apologize. Suyono argued that a public apology was necessary to prevent local people, irked by the group's arrogance, from retaliating.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
One tiny step forward in conservation effort
One tiny step forward in conservation effort Reed Merrill, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia is known around the world for its rich and beautiful natural heritage. And, sadly, the country is also known for the rapid degradation of this natural heritage. Since the beginning of the multidimensional political and economic crisis that started in 1997, the rate of environmental damage has sky-rocketed.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Train toilets in bad way
Train toilets in bad way From Warta Kota On Dec. 2 I traveled by train to Jakarta from Purwokerto in Central Java. The executive class train departed 15 minutes late and arrived at Jakarta's Gambir station one-and-a-half hours late. But this was tolerable in view of the heavy traffic around the Idul Fitri holidays. Though in general the service on board was fairly good, with comfortable seats and properly functioning air conditioners, all the toilets were in a bad state.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 29, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, December 29, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo: Fratelli Alinari Italy: The One and Only - a Century of Phtography 1900/2000, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until Jan. 6. * Painting: Dari Abas sampai Dumas, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), until Jan. 31.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. FLOOD: 48 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after flooding 2. MIDEAS: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 15 Israelis, Palestinians seek to end violence 3. BUSWAY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Busway has been doubtful project since beginning 4. PAKISTAN: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 'Kashmir, Afghan groups targeted Musharraf' 5. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 5.1: Jewel thief swallows evidence 5.2: 'Arafat' goes on spending spree
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lion flies to Vietnam amid rising trade
Lion flies to Vietnam amid rising trade M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Local budget airline Lion Air has launched its first flight to Vietnam, optimistic that the direct route from Jakarta would be lucrative given the strengthening business ties between the two countries. Lion's MD-82 aircraft flies to Ho Chi Minh City four times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Lion charges US$334 for a return ticket, excluding airport tax and insurance.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donations to help the poor
Donations to help the poor From Pos Kota Born and bred in Jakarta, I am always deeply moved by the plight of Jakarta residents when their residences are flooded or when they are evicted from their homes. In fact, the Jakarta city administration can set up a special institution to collect donation/charity from private employees, civil servants, businessmen, large-scale vendors and government officials in this capital city.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Clean politician campaign kicks off
Clean politician campaign kicks off Kurniawan Hari and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) will launch on Monday a nationwide information campaign on politicians running for office. Religious figures, politicians and non-governmental groups (NGOs) are expected to support the campaign, which aims to rid the country of unscrupulous politicians.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. MUSIC 1x35
1. MUSIC 1x35 Indie and Inul reign in 2003 music scene 2. TV 1x42 Indonesia's TV stations struggle for survival
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogus policeman arrested
Bogus policeman arrested DENPASAR: An alleged drug dealer, who, by convincingly impersonating a high-ranking police officer, had once managed to scare away a narcotics detective, was arrested on Sunday along with a .38 caliber revolver and six ecstasy pills. "We nabbed him this morning at the Scandal discotheque in Seminyak, Kuta," chief of Bali Police narcotics division Adj. Snr. Com. Bambang Sugiharto confirmed.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators or gods?
Legislators or gods? From Kompas An editorial in Kompas (Sept. 3), questioning the propriety of legislators' behavior, truly resounds the voices of the helpless Indonesian people vis-a-vis the House of Representatives (DPR). House members today are practically gods, and will mete out judgment on any one or any act that causes their displeasure. But instead of acting as gods of virtue, they are vengeful gods, summoning those considered to have caused offense to negotiate a deal in their favor.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vendors attack Jasa Marga officers
Vendors attack Jasa Marga officers Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Dozens of vendors pelted PT Jasa Marga Jagorawi toll road officers with stones and chased after them with machetes and sticks on Sunday at about 4 p.m. at the South Sentul entrance ramp. The vendors had been standing on the side of the road selling durian when patrolling officers told them they should not be there because motorists were not allowed to stop on the shoulder of the toll road unless it was an emergency.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia wallows in mediocrity but hopeful about future
Indonesia wallows in mediocrity but hopeful about future Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At the end of the SEA Games, Indonesia again finished behind the region's sporting rival while Vietnam emerged as another new power to be reckoned with in the future.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/ENVIRO
JP/13/ENVIRO Benefits Beyond Boundaries and Crisis Within A Review of Indonesia's Conservation Efforts in 2003 Reed Merrill Contributor Jakarta Indonesia is known around the world for its rich and beautiful natural heritage. And, sadly, the country is also known for the rapid degradation of this natural heritage. Since the beginning of the multidimensional political and economic crisis that started in 1997, the rate of environmental damage has sky-rocketed.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
MMC Hospital safe? Guess what!
MMC Hospital safe? Guess what! It is not!! Hospital MMC (Metropolitan Medical Center) is not a safe place to go for a medical check-up. Here is my sad experience on Dec. 13. My wife and I went to MMC Kuningan where we had an appointment with Dr. Damayanti (THT). As we were registered as 36th patient, we were asked to be there before 3 p.m. what we did. We remain seated in the "waiting room" for more than 3 hours before we got a chance that our number was called by the Doctor's assistant.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three Chinese nationals netted
Three Chinese nationals netted SORONG: Immigration officers arrested three Chinese citizens for selling electronic goods directly from door to door on Jl. Misool, Kampung Baru, Sorong regency, Papua, on Saturday. Sorong immigration office head Achmad Widodo said the three foreigners had violated their immigration permits by engaging in business activities. "We will soon deport the men," Achmad said.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. MOVIE 1x35
1. MOVIE 1x35 Local films come back into their own 2. ANIMA 1x42 Indonesia's animation industry growing steadily
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest strippers
Police arrest strippers JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Police arrested four women on Saturday morning who were allegedly working as strippers in a discotheque in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. Central Jakarta Police detectives chief Comr. CH Patoppi said that the women -- identified only as Nur, Sri, Nn and Mp -- have been charged with indecent behavior as stipulated in Chapter 281 of the Criminal Code. Police also questioned the discotheque owner, WR, and the manager, E.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Busway doubtful project from the beginning
Busway doubtful project from the beginning Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bus Rapid Transit system, or busway, has attracted strong opposition from transportation experts and observers since it was first introduced by the Jakarta administration in early 2002. The experts argued that the busway would not be able to resolve chronic traffic congestion in the capital and poor- quality public transportation services.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jasa Marga asks motorists not to stop on toll roads
Jasa Marga asks motorists not to stop on toll roads The Jakarta Post Jakarta Toll road operator PT Jasa Marga, which oversees the Jagorawi toll road, has been distributing leaflets to motorists, asking them not to stop in the emergency lane to buy merchandise from vendors. "Stopping along the toll road has caused many accidents," said head of PT Jasa Marga Jagorawi toll road, Subakti Syukur, on Sunday, as quoted by Antara.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
More competitions must be created for young talents to shape up
More competitions must be created for young talents to shape up Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Watching the national soccer squad being thrashed 0-6 by their Thai counterparts at the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam earlier this month, Indonesians could easily have forgotten that they claim a proud place in soccer history. In 1938, Indonesia, which competed as the Dutch East Indies, was the first Asian team to play in the World Cup.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six GAM men killed, 14 surrender
Six GAM men killed, 14 surrender BANDA ACEH: The Indonesian Military (TNI) claimed on Sunday that it had recently shot dead four members of the Aceh Free Movement (GAM) while 14 others surrendered. TNI military operation spokesman Lt. Col. Ahmad Yani Basuki revealed the six were killed in two separate clashes in Kampung Paloh village, Ganda Pura district, and in Kampung Blang Mane village, Peusangan district, all in Bireun regency, on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Waste management stops at disposal'
'Waste management stops at disposal' Jakarta produces about 6,000 tons of garbage daily, over half of that amount is household waste. Although the Bekasi administration has extended the period for Jakarta's use of the Bantar Gebang dump, the garbage crisis is still looming. The city administration has yet to find a way of managing rubbish that is safe to people's health and to the environment.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Integrated concept imperative
Integrated concept imperative From Warta Kota Jakarta has its own concept of public transportation, but as was reported in the mass media lately, it has no integrated planning, so that the consequent impacts and excesses are not taken into account. For instance, the extended 3-in-1 zones and times have triggered a lot of protests, because in certain areas the restriction forces passengers and motorists to use alternative routes, causing much difficulty and frustration.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donations to help the poor
Donations to help the poor From Pos Kota Born and bred in Jakarta, I am always deeply moved by the plight of Jakarta residents when their residences are flooded or when they are evicted from their homes. In fact, the Jakarta city administration can set up a special institution to collect donation/charity from private employees, civil servants, businessmen, large-scale vendors and government officials in this capital city.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang no longer attractive: Vendors
Tanah Abang no longer attractive: Vendors M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lack of access and the absence of parking lots in the Tanah Abang textile market in Central Jakarta have driven away customers, making business in the market less lucrative than it used to be. The ongoing reconstruction project, carried out by city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya, has closed substantial road access to the textile market, traders complained. "Vehicles can only enter the market through Jl.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Busway not to relieve congestion?
Busway not to relieve congestion? From Warta Kota Officials from the Jakarta provincial administration, including Governor Sutiyoso, have reiterated that in the first place, the busway project is not aimed at relieving traffic congestion. As a citizen frequently trapped in traffic jams, I wonder what the project is actually intended to do. Is it only for the purpose of making Jakarta look stylish, so that its leader will in the future be remembered as the initiator of this facility?
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogor aims to boost tourism
Bogor aims to boost tourism BOGOR: The Bogor administration is eyeing collaborative ventures with other regional administrations, especially Jakarta, to boost its tourism sector. "It's worth thinking about how to attract tourists from Jakarta to Bogor," Mayor Iswara Natanegara was quoted as saying on Saturday by Antara. "For example, we can develop shopping tours or local snacks and delicacies as a tourist attraction ...
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
2003, a dynamic year for visual arts
2003, a dynamic year for visual arts Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta The year 2003 may well enter history as one of the most dynamic in terms of visual arts. At the same time, it also deserves to be called the year of the private sector in the arts. Marked by at least four events that sought to bring a new wind into the world of art, it saw private individuals and collectors invest large amounts of their own money into the development of the visual arts.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
PKB politician killed by family member, says suspect
PKB politician killed by family member, says suspect ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya A family member masterminded the killing of a National Awakening Party (PKB) politician in Lumajang regency in East Java, alleges a key suspect.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Golkar legislators' supporters hold protest against party
Golkar legislators' supporters hold protest against party Andi Hajramurni and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Jakarta Around 100 angry rank-and-file Golkar Party supporters held a demonstration here on Saturday to protest the change in priority numbers given to some of its legislative candidates for the 2004 election.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kashmir, Afghan groups target Musharraf -Pakistan
Kashmir, Afghan groups target Musharraf -Pakistan Amir Zia, Reuters, Islamabad Kashmiri and Afghan militant groups were behind the latest assassination attempt on President Pervez Musharraf, a Pakistani minister said on Sunday. "Both the suicide bombers have been identified. One of them belonged to Kashmir and the other was from the North West Frontier Province, said Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed, information minister, referring to Pakistan-held Kashmir.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police, military team still unclear on cause of crash
Police, military team still unclear on cause of crash Slamet Susanto and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Purwokerto The cause of a crash between an armored vehicle and a public transportation pickup (not a minibus as earlier reported) that killed 18 people in Temanggung regency, Central Java, remained unclear on Sunday as a joint police and military team continued the investigation into the deadly accident. Temanggung Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maids in S'pore work 17 hours a day
Maids in S'pore work 17 hours a day SINGAPORE: Foreign maids in Singapore work up to 17 hours a day and only half get one day off a month, but the domestic workers say physical abuse is not rampant, a survey showed on Sunday. While one in six of 284 maids queried by The Sunday Times said their treatment could be better, 82 percent said they are happy here. Most are up by 6 a.m. and finish between 9 p.m. and 11 p.m. Seven in 10 are allowed to take breaks during the day.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, December 29, 2003
TV Program: Monday, December 29, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 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 Film 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Children's Show: Bando 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita TPI 6:00 a.m.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPK to be inaugurated Monday
KPK to be inaugurated Monday JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is set to inaugurate five members of the executive body of the newly-established Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) on Monday, an official said. Cabinet deputy secretary Erman Radjagukguk confirmed on Saturday that the KPK inauguration would take place at the State Palace. "We have sent out the invitations," he said.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom
In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom Jason Szep, Reuters, Singapore Every two years, Indonesia loses about four million hectares of forest, an area roughly the size of Switzerland, to rapacious logging. Skies in northern China glow orange in sandstorms that cross the Pacific and lay dust on the western United States. In Hong Kong, raw sewage bobs in its pearl-blue harbor.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Official floats idea of free school
Official floats idea of free school TANGERANG: Head of the Tangerang education office Harry Mulya Zain said on Saturday that the office planned to subsidize tuition for elementary and secondary schools in 2005 as part of its efforts to improve the quality of human resources. "We will submit the proposal to the municipal administration shortly. If it is approved, students will receive free education -- this is what the community wants from us," he told The Jakarta Post.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogor Police command and operational chief, Comr. Made
Bogor Police command and operational chief, Comr. Made Rumiarsa, himself a big biker, said that the actions of the Harley Davidson drivers was "embarrasing". "Every citizen has the same right, including in their right to use the road," he said. Police action against the bikers was yet to be clear.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's TV stations struggle for survival
Indonesia's TV stations struggle for survival Luas Samudera, Contributor, Jakarta The Bali bomb blast in October last year, which killed over 200 people, mostly foreigners, devastated the country's tourism industry, yet the news had little effect on the television industry.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Now or never!
Now or never! Hard as one may try to welcome New Year 2004 with a smile, the month of December has brought to many Indonesians, if I may speak on their behalf, pessimistic sentiments. Even the prospect of the new-style general elections, with new breed of national leaders and legislators in sight, has failed to clear the mind. Two burning issues will stay at the forefront in the coming year as leftovers of the present upheavals: The combats against terrorism and corruption.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom
In Asia, pollution spreads as economies boom Jason Szep Reuters Singapore Every two years, Indonesia loses about four million hectares of forest, an area roughly the size of Switzerland, to rapacious logging. Skies in northern China glow orange in sandstorms that cross the Pacific and lay dust on the western United States. In Hong Kong, raw sewage bobs in its pearl-blue harbor.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Highlighting the year's dynamism in art development
Highlighting the year's dynamism in art development Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta The year 2003 may well enter history as one of the most dynamic in terms of visual arts. At the same time, it also deserves to be called the year of the private sector in the arts. Marked by at least four events that sought to bring a new wind into the world of art, it saw private individuals and collectors invest large amounts of their own money into the development of the visual arts.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
One dies in Cikampek toll accident
One dies in Cikampek toll accident JAKARTA: One person died and another was badly injured in a collision on Saturday afternoon between a truck and a semitrailer hauling pipes at the 32nd kilometer mark of the Cikampek toll road. The accident backed up traffic on the toll road, with the two damaged vehicles still occupying the shoulder of the road in the afternoon.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia pledges US$200,000 for Iran
Indonesia pledges US$200,000 for Iran The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government has expressed its deep condolences to Iran for the more than 20,000 people killed in a devastating earthquake on Friday and pledged that it would send relief in response to an appeal by the Iranian government. Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Sunday that the government would provide US$200,000 in aid and send a medical team to help victims.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after flooding
Eight bridges collapse in C. Sulawesi after flooding Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Eight bridges in Central Sulawesi have collapsed in floods caused by incessant rain over the past two weeks. The natural disaster, which is common during the wet season, also cut roads linking several parts of the province, an official said on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's animation industry growing steadily
Indonesia's animation industry growing steadily Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian animation industry is still in an infant stage, but this year it has taken its first baby steps with the screening of Janus, Prajurit Terakhir (Janus, The Last Warrior), a combination of 3-D animation and live action.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Badminton players face tougher task ahead
Badminton players face tougher task ahead Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The year 2003 was definitely a gloomy year for the Indonesian badminton squad due to its poor achievements in international tournaments.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cak Nur seeks presidency through book
Cak Nur seeks presidency through book Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prominent Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid is pursuing his presidential bid next year by launching a book on nation-building titled Indonesia Kita (Our Indonesia). The 157-page book was launched on Saturday, containing a 10- point political platform to rebuild Indonesia should he be elected president in 2004.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nissan aims to boost sales through discounts on original spare parts
Nissan aims to boost sales through discounts on original spare parts Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Nissan Motor Indonesia hopes its recent move to reduce the price of original spare parts for all its models will strengthen its brand, and, as such, help increase its sales next year.
Mon, 29 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Expert urges people to deal with own waste
Expert urges people to deal with own waste P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The extension of the use of Bantar Gebang dump site is only a short-term solution to the capital's waste problem. For the long term, residents must greatly concern on waste management, a waste management expert said. "The concern is needed because every one of us produces garbage," Sri Bebassari, who is also chairwoman of the Indonesian Waste Forum (IWF), told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.