Archive: 6 December 2003
78 articles found
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid The Jakarta Post Hanoi Indonesia's male archers set a new SEA Games record, but ended on Friday with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi. Earlier, their female compatriots had to be content with a bronze behind gold medalist the Philippines and silver Malaysia.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega, Koizumi to cochair ASEAN-Japan summit
Mega, Koizumi to cochair ASEAN-Japan summit Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is leaving for Japan on Wednesday to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations- Japan commemorative summit aimed at improving relations between ASEAN and Japan. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Friday that the summit would issue a joint declaration and an action plan for new initiatives.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/OTHS6
JP/6/OTHS6 Setting standards To keep Malaysia's growth engines going, the country needs about a million foreign workers. To this end, MoUs have been signed with Pakistan, Sri Lanka, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh and Thailand to recruit workers. In addition to the workers we've been getting from Indonesia and the Philippines, Malaysia is likely to see a wider cross- section of Asians working in our midst.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Killer of RI transvestite hunted
Killer of RI transvestite hunted AUSTRALIA: Police hunting the killer of an Indonesian transvestite prostitute stabbed to death in Sydney's red light district said on Friday he was likely the victim of a random slaying. Lee Zainal, 46, known locally as "China" was stabbed nine times in the chest and neck on Sunday morning in the Kings Cross neighborhood.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 Documentary 11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Battle of Wits 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Children Drama 3:00 News 6:00 English News Service 7:00 National News 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 TV Drama 11:00 Puppet Show 12:00 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/ /
JP/ / Saturday's program Basketball Group matches Badminton Men's team: Indonesia vs Laos Billiard & Snooker Finals: Snooker Team, 3 cushion carom single Chess Finals: Individual Rapid Chess Cycling Final: Women's 30.6km Criterium, Men's 51km Criterium Gymnastics Heats and final: Individual artistic Judo Preliminary and final: Women's 45kg, women's 48kg, men's 55kg, men's 60kg Karate-do Preliminary and final: Team event in kumite and kata, men's 70kg, women's 48kg Soccer Pool B (at Ho Chi Minh...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
New Order forces emerge as reform in disarray: Analyst
New Order forces emerge as reform in disarray: Analyst Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The return of New Order forces, manifested in the nomination of former president Soeharto's daughter Siti "Tutut" Hardiyanti Rukmana as a presidential candidate, should be a sign for pro- reform political parties to join hands, an analyst says.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. 1 column, 4 lines, 10
1. 1 column, 4 lines, 10 Bali's Air Paradise to fly to Japan 2. 4 columns, 1 line, 24 Myanmar probes banks NOTE: if it fits, use: Myanmar probes 'laundering' banks 3. 2 columns, 2 lines, 20 Japan's PM vows to curb new bond issues 4. 3 columns, 1 line, 30 Service outsourcing benefits Asia
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in gas explosion
Two killed in gas explosion JAKARTA: Tambun Police are still in the dark about the cause of a gas cylinder blast that killed two men on Thursday afternoon, an officer said on Friday. "We still have no clue as to the cause of the explosion. The gas cylinder exploded when it was being cleaned by the two men," said Tambun police subprecinct officer Soediyono. Dedi Sunarya, 32, and his cousin Subur Irwanto, 14, were cleaning the gas cylinder on Thursday in the front part of Ros Country gunshop, Jl.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
LG aims to become No. 1 electronics maker in RI next year
LG aims to become No. 1 electronics maker in RI next year Reiner S., The Jakarta Post, Seoul South Korea's giant LG Electronics will continue to push marketing and promotion efforts in Indonesia next year despite the general election period, in a bid to become the top electronics maker in this country. "We aim to become No. 1 next year," said Moon-Ik Jang, general manager for corporate planning at PT LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEI), during a recent press tour at LG facilities here.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003 Exhibitions * An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 15. * 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), Dec.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Leading U.S. computer firm Microsoft launches local internet portal
Leading U.S. computer firm Microsoft launches local internet portal Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Microsoft officially announced on Friday the launch of MSN Indonesia, a localized web site of worldwide portal msn.com, the main Internet rival of Yahoo!.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign envoys present credentials
Foreign envoys present credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received on Friday letters presenting the credentials of the new Vietnamese and Irish ambassadors to Indonesia. In a state ceremony at Merdeka Palace, Vietnamese Ambassador Nguyen Hoang An presented his letter of credential to Megawati at 10 a.m., while Irish Ambassador Hugh Swift, who is stationed in Singapore, presented his credentials at 10:30 a.m.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mall to increase congestion
Mall to increase congestion From Kompas We have lived in Cibubur, East Jakarta, since 1983, when the area was still quiet, green and fresh without traffic jams. In the past two years, Cibubur has seen congested roads stretching from Lake Jamboree, now with various restaurants on its banks, to Cileungsi, particularly on weekdays. The jams are due to the rising number of commuters passing through Cibubur from Depok and Cimanggis, West Java, besides the fast growing housing complexes in Cileungsi.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Furniture recyclers struggle to survive eviction
Furniture recyclers struggle to survive eviction Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's hot spot for used wooden window and door frames of good quality is no longer, as the city administration has cleared the area under the Slipi flyover in Gelora, Central Jakarta, for gardens. The eviction from the strategic area will not kill the recycled building material business easily. The business has been running since the early 1980s and has created jobs for more than 100 workers.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra distributes free condoms
North Sumatra distributes free condoms MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra Health Office will distribute 2.7 million condoms for free in an effort to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS in the province. An official at the health office, Syaiful Munawar Sitompul, said the condoms would be distributed in areas where commercial sex workers, who were susceptible to the lethal virus, work. He said the distribution of condoms, to mark World Aids Day which fell on Dec.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. WAYANG 1x35
1. WAYANG 1x35 'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglected 2. BELALANG 1x42 Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of Gunungkidul 3. SIDE1 1x30 UGM to test writing skills
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Expensive Japanese spare-parts
Expensive Japanese spare-parts From Kompas About two years ago I bought a Sharp automatic washing machine and in March 2003 it broke down. I sent it to the Sharp service center in Makassar, South Sulawesi, but they were unable to fix it. Finally, I wrote to the Jakarta service center and was notified that the machine's spare-parts had to be imported from Japan at the price of Rp 829,000, plus a Rp 400,000 delivery fee, making the total Rp 1,229,000.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Crappy toilets
Crappy toilets From Media Indonesia On Nov. 26 I took my family to Ragunan Zoo in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. Unfortunately, we found the toilets there very dirty and foul- smelling. Besides, to use the toilet, we had to pay Rp 1,000 instead of the normal charge of Rp 300 as mentioned in the ticket box. Ragunan Zoo management must ensure that the toilets are better taken care of to bring comfort to the users. ADI Jakarta
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI to tigthen banking operations amid scandals
BI to tigthen banking operations amid scandals The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank, which has been on the receiving end of criticism following the disclosure of recent banking scams, will improve its supervisory role within the banking system, a senior official has said. Anwar Nasution, Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor, said on Friday the central bank was mulling a scheme to strengthen current banking regulations in a bid to help avoid similar fraud in the future.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
New terminal tryout starts Saturday
New terminal tryout starts Saturday TANGERANG: Tangerang Municipality Administration had to delay the operational tryout of a newly completed integrated bus terminal in Poris Plawad, Batu Ceper district, Tangerang, due to lack of preparation. Head of the Tangerang Transportation Agency Jamanat Purba said that the tryout, which was scheduled for Nov. 18, had to be postponed because of the absence of supporting infrastructure, including traffic signs and access to the new terminal.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton The Jakarta Post, Hanoi The Indonesian cycling team looks to beat Tonton Susanto hangover when it sets out its medal hunt at the SEA Games on Saturday. Tonton, who is Indonesia's number one cyclist in road race, has skipped the tournament citing he did not go down well with certain team's officials.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglected
'Wayang Orang' Sriwedari neglected Bambang M, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Everyone knows that nothing lasts forever. This also seems to apply, tragically, to the once popular wayang orang -- or traditional Javanese masked dance -- group, Wayang Orang (WO) Sriwedari, which has performed every night for decades at the same old theater in the Sriwedari entertainment center. In the 1950s and 1960s, the 1,500-seat theater was always packed.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan's shining star dims in Southeast Asia
Japan's shining star dims in Southeast Asia Don Pathan, The Nation, Asia News Network, Tokyo From the killing fields of Cambodia to the region-wide economic crisis in 1997, cooperation between Japan and ASEAN has come a long way. There have been some ups and downs but all in all, the Japan- ASEAN alliance has satisfied each side's needs. ASEAN, during the hectic Cold War years, needed powerful friends.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Govt action crucial in curbing HIV/AIDS'
'Govt action crucial in curbing HIV/AIDS' Many people are not aware of what HIV/AIDS is all about, treating it as a personal problem. This lack of awareness causes the stigmatization and discrimination of people living with HIV/AIDS. Experts and activists blame the government for not seriously dealing with the increasing threat. The Jakarta Post talked to several people about the issue.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.5, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.5, 2003 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,025 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 90 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 70 0 136,000 Alakasa Industrindo 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 0 Alumindo Light 190 0 50,000 Andhi...
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Damaged railings in Jakarta
Damaged railings in Jakarta From Warta Kota In some parts of Jakarta, crowded areas have been railed-off in a bid to create public order, such as in Pancoran, Glodok, West Jakarta, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta and Cawang, East Jakarta. Many of these steel fences, however, are now in need of repair. Bars are often damaged, some have even been cut through. People seem to avoid using cross bridges or going roundabout ways.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta holiday blues
Jakarta holiday blues Nothing better illustrates the Indonesian penchant for extending official holidays than the long and extensive media coverage of arus balik -- people returning to the capital city after the Idul Fitri holiday.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia-U.S, missile plan worries Indonesia
Australia-U.S, missile plan worries Indonesia Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has criticized Australia's decision to join the United States program to develop a missile defense shield, saying that the defense shield would not solve regional security issues. Indonesian ministry of foreign affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the program would ignite an arms race and heighten instability in the region.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
SIM broker business
SIM broker business From Bisnis Indonesia The one-stop service for handling driver's license (SIM) applications at the metro police station in Daan Mogot, West Jakarta, remains vulnerable to the practice of brokers cooperating with police officers and other SIM personnel. Officially, the public is only required to pay an application fee of Rp 52,500, besides paying health and insurance fees, making the total Rp 75,000 per license.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java bans early campaigning
West Java bans early campaigning Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) in West Java has threatened to initiate legal proceedings against political parties who continue to defy campaigning laws. West Java Panwaslu chairman Adjat Sudradjat said parties had till Sunday to remove banners and flags, as they breached election laws. Parties are not allowed to campaign till March 11 next year before next year's general election on April 5.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Daniel Lindgren
Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta 2. Pro -- While Russia slept 2 x 21 For Russians elections are less important then life Nina L. Khrushcheva 3. IPS -- Former U.S. President Drives Home Hard Truths 1 x 45 Former U.S. president drives home hard truths By Mushahid Hussain
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
80 soldiers questioned over clash
80 soldiers questioned over clash Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Peace returned to Palopo in Luwu regency, South Sulawesi, on Friday, a day after police clashed with soldiers, while dozens of Army personnel were being questioned over the fighting that injured two. No policemen from the Palopo Police station have been questioned as yet. South Sulawesi Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
More legislators skip selection of KPI members
More legislators skip selection of KPI members Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta More members of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s Commission I for communications and information skipped Friday's hearing to select members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), raising concerns over the quality of the selection process. Of the 55 members of the subcommission, only 14 showed up in the morning, that number decreased to 12 in the afternoon.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Quick return of students sought
Quick return of students sought JAKARTA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Friday that the deportation of the six Indonesian students held in Pakistan should be concluded before the planned Dec. 14 visit of President Megawati Soekarnoputri to that country. "We hope these students will return home early next week before the President's visit, because we do not wish to have the issue overshadow the purpose of the visit," Hassan said.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready?
The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready? Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks. Considering the circumstances 2003 has not been such a bad year after all. The outlook for 2004 is moderately positive but the world will continue to watch Indonesia as it faces up to yet another big challenge, the upcoming General Election.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
New accounting standard may still leave doubts
New accounting standard may still leave doubts Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) Chairman Satrio Budihardjo (Billy) Joedono said on Friday the new state accounting standard to be implemented in all state-related institutions nationwide in 2005 will not guarantee that auditors will clear financial report disclaimers.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: Activist
Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: Activist The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anticorruption activist Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas called for closer cooperation on Friday between the planned Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Supreme Audit Body (BPK) and the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP) in fighting endemic corruption in the country. Erry, one of the winners of 2003 Moch.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene scarce in Tangerang, Depok
Kerosene scarce in Tangerang, Depok JAKARTA: People in Tangerang and Depok are desperate for kerosene due to a lack of supply. The price of a liter of kerosene has risen from Rp 1,200 (20 U.S. cents) per liter to between Rp 1,700 and Rp 2,000 per liter. Tangerang National Oil and Gas Entrepreneurs Association (Hiswana Migas) urged state-owned oil company PT Pertamina on Friday to carry out a market operation to meet residents' demands.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt needs Rp 30b for evicted families
Govt needs Rp 30b for evicted families INDRAMAYU, West Java: The Indramayu regency government needs Rp 30 billion (US$3529.4) to resettle and create jobs for 223 fisherfolk families hailing from Indramayu, who were recently evicted from their Jakarta homes. The fisherfolk, totaling 800 people, previously lived in Kali Adem, Muara Angke, North Jakarta. They currently live in tents and on their boats in North Jakarta.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jamsostek determined to improve performance, service
Jamsostek determined to improve performance, service Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned social security insurance company PT Jamsostek marked its 26th anniversary on Friday with a vow to improve its performance and services to workers.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
DPD hopeful charged with falsifying data
DPD hopeful charged with falsifying data MANADO, North Sulawesi: A prosecutor indicted on Thursday local resident Adnan for falsifying data while registering as a Regional Representative Council (DPD) candidate. The trial, perhaps the first on election procedure violations, is being held in Manado District Court.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games results
SEA Games results Archery Men's team 1. Malaysia 2. Indonesia 3. Philippines Women's team 1. Philippines 2. Malaysia 3. Indonesia Billiard & Snooker Snooker Double quarterfinals: Lee Poh Soon/Moh Keen Ho (Mas) bt Sayumin/Rudy Sulaiman (Ina) 3-0 Boxing 47kg quarterfinals: Sugiri (Ina) bt FM De Espesanto (Tls) 16-12 Gymnastics Women Team 1. Vietnam, 124.550 pts. 2. Singapore, 124.425 3. Thailand, 123.850 4. Philippines, 118.550 5. Indonesia, 115.825 6. Malaysia, 94.125 7.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
SEA Games starts with dazzle
SEA Games starts with dazzle Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi, Vietnam Vietnam proudly welcomed athletes from 10 other nations to the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, its first major international sports event, here on Friday night. In the rush to determine the winners of 442 gold medals in 32 sports before the closing ceremony on Dec. 13, six had already been awarded before Prime Minister Phan Van Khai formally opened the biennial games. One in billiards was decided soon afterward.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rethinking liberal arts education in Indonesia
Rethinking liberal arts education in Indonesia Alex Arifianto, The SMERU Research Institute, Jakarta alexarifianto@hotmail.com Today more than ever, millions of young Indonesians are pursuing post-secondary school studies. These youngsters choose to do this because they believe that only by acquiring higher education degrees will they be able to have the good-paying jobs necessary to improve their economic welfare and social standing.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Purnomo OPEC president, interim secretary-general
Purnomo OPEC president, interim secretary-general The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro has been installed as president and interim secretary-general of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC). At the last minute of its ministerial meeting early Friday in Vienna, the oil cartel chose Purnomo as interim secretary-general as the organization failed to agree on one of three candidates proposed during the meeting.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
It's not enough for democracy to succeed
It's not enough for democracy to succeed Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, University of Berkeley, California Elections year is arriving in a few weeks, greeted with anxiety by some and as a part of a necessary transition by others. A long-time scholar on Indonesia, Donald K. Emmerson of the Asia/Pacific Research Center at Stanford University, shared his views recently on the country's struggle towards reform.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Evictions threaten vendors' lives
Evictions threaten vendors' lives P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I sell vegetables for a living," Azizah, a 70-year-old vegetable vendor explained. The vendor displays her goods on two sheets of plastic on the sidewalk of Jl. Garuda, in front of the traditional market in Senen, Central Jakarta. Azizah told The Jakarta Post that most of the time she only made enough money to buy herself lunch and dinner.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton
Indonesia cyclists set to do it without Tonton Hanoi The Jakarta Post The Indonesian cycling team is looking to overcome Tonton Susanto's hangover when it sets out for its medal hunt at the SEA Games on Saturday. Tonton, Indonesia's number one road racing cyclist, has skipped the tournament, saying he did not get on well with certain team officials.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
UGM to test writing skills
UGM to test writing skills Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is organizing a writing contest for high school students throughout the country as part of the celebration of the university's 54th anniversary, spokesman Suryo Baskoro said. The theme of the contest is UGM di Mataku (UGM in My Opinion). "This activity is held to help encourage the high school students' interest in writing skills," Suryo said. Participants should type the essay with a 1.5 line spacing in Times New Roman 12pts font.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictions
Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictions Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of poor Jakartans staged a peaceful rally on Friday, demanding the Jakarta administration stop evictions and instead acknowledge their right to live in the capital. Carrying banners and placards, the protesters, who included evictees, squatters, sidewalk vendors, street children and musicians, called for fair treatment. "We are not criminals.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to launch micro-satellite in 2005
Indonesia to launch micro-satellite in 2005 Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is set to launch its first imagery viewer micro- satellite in early 2005 to carry out remote sensing of the territory and its natural resources. With its remote sensing capability, the micro-satellite will operate in a polar-orbiting system, measure climactic temperature and humidity, record topography, including forests, and monitor cloud cover and water boundaries.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to check door-to-door for migrants
City to check door-to-door for migrants The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is launching a "population operation" in the capital's five municipalities to deter migrants, particularly unskilled ones, after the Idul Fitri holiday when many people enter the capital. Administration officials will go from door to door, unlike in previous years when they checked migrants at entry points such as railway stations and bus terminals, in areas suspected to be enclaves of unskilled migrants.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medal tally
Medal tally Vietnam (JP): Medal standing after pre-opening ceremony competition on Friday 1. Malaysia 2 3 0 5 2. Philippines 2 0 3 5 3. Indonesia 1 2 2 5 4. Thailand 1 0 1 2 5. Vietnam 1 0 1 2 6. Singapore 1 2 0 3 7. East Timor 0 0 0 0 8. Laos 0 0 0 0 9. Myanmar 0 0 0 0 10. Brunei 0 0 0 0 11. Cambodia 0 0 0 0
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Vietnam deal on direct flights
U.S., Vietnam deal on direct flights WASHINGTON: The United States and Vietnam signed a landmark agreement on Thursday allowing direct passenger and cargo flights between the two former military foes. U.S. Transportation Secretary Norman Mineta and his Vietnamese counterpart Dao Dinh Binh signed the five-year pact, two years after the U.S.-Vietnam bilateral trade deal took effect. Vietnam's Deputy Prime Minister Vu Khoan, on a 10-day tour to drum up more U.S.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. KPK: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. KPK: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Common perception necessary in fighting corruption: Activist 2. KPU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 elections: KPU 3. CITY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Disadvantaged people rally, demand halt to evictions 4. ORBA: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 'New Order emerges as reform in disarray' 5. ODD: 20 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 32 5.1: Faithful flock to see 'weeping' statue 5.2: 'New York Times' dead wrong on obit
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Ariel Sharon under pressure at home 3
* Headlines: Ariel Sharon under pressure at home 3 * National: Troops pound Aceh rebels' camps with rockets 4 * Archipelago: 80 soldiers questioned over clash 5 * Opinion: Rethinking liberal arts education in Indonesia 6 * City: Jakarta to make door-to-door migrant checks 8 * Sports: RP, Vietnam, S'pore claim 1st golds 11 * World: Bomb attack kills U.S.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. issues terror warning in RI
U.S. issues terror warning in RI JAKARTA: The U.S. Embassy issued on Friday a fresh warning to American citizens in Indonesia, saying the risk of terror attacks over Christmas and New Year was "particularly high". "The embassy reminds all Americans in Indonesia of the increased volatility of the security environment during the holiday season," read a statement posted on the embassy's website.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien award
Jakarta journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien award The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Journalist Maria Margaretha Hartiningsih of the Kompas daily has become the first journalist to win the annual Yap Thiam Hien human rights award, the jury of the award announced here on Friday. The head of the committee of jurors, Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto, said she was awarded for being a "human rights educator" through her articles, which are "consistent in the effort to uphold and educate on human rights".
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Silver-medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery
Silver-medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Indonesia's male archers set up a new SEA Games record but ended up with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi on Friday. Earlier, their female compatriots had to be content with a bronze behind Philippines and Malaysia.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Truant councillors slammed
Truant councillors slammed Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan Almost all 45 members of the East Kalimantan legislative council had yet to return to work on Friday, more than a week after the end of the Idul Fitri holidays, a development that sparked protests from activists. Only several councillors appeared at their offices in the provincial capital of Samarinda. But they stayed there only a few hours and returned home.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas threaten to close down dump
Ulemas threaten to close down dump TANGERANG: At least 100 ulemas from several districts in Tangerang warned the regental administration that they would close down the local dump if the planned haj dormitory was not built in Sepatan district. "Banten Governor Djoko Munandar chose Sepatan as the location for the haj dormitory on July 28," said Nuryadi on Thursday while leading the protest toward the administration's offices.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian Anglicans slam U.S. church
SE Asian Anglicans slam U.S. church MALAYSIA: The Anglican Church in Southeast Asia announced on Friday it has broken ties with its U.S. counterpart for consecrating openly gay bishop V. Gene Robinson, deepening the church's global rift on the issue of homosexual ordination. Archbishop Yong Ping Chung, the Anglican Primate for Southeast Asia, said leaders representing around 170,000 Anglicans in nine Asian countries voted unanimously on Nov. 20 to cut ties with the Episcopal Church, the U.S.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four militants' jail terms extended
Four militants' jail terms extended MALAYSIA: Malaysia's prime minister issued new orders on Friday to keep four Islamic militant suspects in prison for two more years, an official said. The four alleged members of the Kampulan Militan Malaysia (KMM), a group allegedly allied to the al-Qaeda-linked Southeast Asian extremist network Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), were imprisoned two years ago under a tough security law that provides for detention without trial.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military strikes rebel base with rockets
Military strikes rebel base with rockets Nani Farida and Tengku Agam Muzakkir, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe After a six-month lapse, Air Force bombers led a major offensive against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) bases in Aceh Besar regency on Friday. During an air assault lasting 20 minutes, two OV-10 Broncos fired at least 28 missiles to level seven huts located in a hilly forest, which was believed to harbor rebels. No fatalities were reported in the attack.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SEAG: 1 line, 26 counts
1. SEAG: 1 line, 26 counts SEA Games starts with dazzle 2. MISILE: 1 LINE, 28 counts Aussie-U.S. missile plan worries RI 3. MOSCOW: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Forty killed in suicide train blast near Chechnya 4. MARIA: 1 LINE, 33 COUNTS Journalist wins Yap Thiam Hien award
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
All the best for our athletes
All the best for our athletes The Southeast Asian Games opened on Friday at the My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, Vietnam, with much fanfare. The 22nd Games are particularly significant on two counts. First because it is the first time Vietnam has hosted the biennial event. So far, only six countries, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, the Philippines and Brunei Darussalam have hosted the Games.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ritual strengthens Muslim-Christian ties
Ritual strengthens Muslim-Christian ties M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Mamala, Central Maluku Thousands of residents from every corner of Ambon municipality and its vicinity gathered on Tuesday in Mamala and Morela subdistricts here. Incessant rain did not dampen the spirit of these people, who wished to witness directly the pukul manyapu ritual (whipping by villagers using brooms made of split coconut leaf ribs) in a field somewhere in the border of the two subdistricts.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fees help things happen
Fees help things happen With regard to Yutta Holler's letter of Nov. 28, detailing her daughter's unfortunate experience of being denied entry into Indonesia because her passport had less than six months remaining before expiration, one must consider that each country has its own immigration rules and regulations for this activity. Almost all countries, including Indonesia, now have easy to read websites detailing the basic requirements for entering each different country.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 election: KPU
Less than 20 parties will contest 2004 election: KPU The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Less than 20 parties will be eligible to contest the 2004 elections, a member of the General Elections Commission (KPU) revealed on Friday. In 1999, 48 parties contested the elections, dubbed the country's first ever democratic polls. Only one third of them won seats in the House of Representatives. Mulyana W.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional
Constitutional sustainability It should be a remorseful record for the article, titled Rebirth of Constitution without legitimacy (The Jakarta Post, Nov. 28) to disclose the alleged failures in attempts to redraft the Constitution throughout the periods of 1945, 1949, 1950, 1956 to 1959 and 1999-2002 till today.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers return home to be hospitalized
Migrant workers return home to be hospitalized Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Yati lay quietly on her bed. She patiently obliged the wishes of a press photographer, by displaying her bruised back, her battered feet and her slightly swollen hands. She slowly opened her scarf to reveal her almost bald head; only tufts of hair remained. Every part of her body seemed to be testimony of the cruelty of her former employer in Saudi Arabia.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP, Vietnam, S'pore claim first golds ahead of opening
RP, Vietnam, S'pore claim first golds ahead of opening John Pye, Associated Press, Hanoi Vietnamese woke up bleary-eyed on Friday after a night of massive celebrations for a soccer triumph, setting the stage for formal festivities opening the first Southeast Asian Games staged in Vietnam.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police mum on kyai murders
Police mum on kyai murders SURABAYA: Several House of Representatives (DPR) members were angered on Friday by the blase attitude of East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Heru Susanto and East Java Military chief May. Gen. Achmad D. Sikki in explaining last week's slaying of two National Awakening Party (PKB) clerics, or kyai, in Jember and Lumajang, East Java. "They are arrogant to withhold an explanation of these cases (from the House).
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery
Silver medalist Indonesia sets new record in archery Musthofid The Jakarta Post Hanoi Indonesia's male archers set a new SEA Games record, but ended on Friday with a silver on the final day of the men's team archery competition at the National Sports Training Center in Hanoi. Earlier, their female compatriots had to be content with a bronze behind gold medalist the Philippines and silver Malaysia.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
More legislators skip KPI screening
More legislators skip KPI screening Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More members of the House of Representatives (DPR)'s Commission I for communications and information skipped Friday's hearing to select members of the Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI), raising concerns over the quality of the selection process. Of the 55 members of the commission, only 14 showed up in the morning, that number decreased to 12 in the afternoon.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of Gunungkidul
Grasshoppers, 'land prawns' of Gunungkidul Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta It's 12:30 p.m. and the scorching sun is directly overhead, and the heat, unbearable. A middle-aged woman lounged under a teakwood tree along Jl. Raya Pantai Baron. Now and then, she waves a wooden stick stringed with lively brown grasshoppers, known locally as belalang kayu), tied together with blarak, or the ribs of coconut leaves.
Sat, 06 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight youths hospitalized after clash
Eight youths hospitalized after clash DENPASAR, Bali: Eight youths were injured and three motorcycles burned in fighting in Akah subdistrict in Klungkung regency recently. The eight youths were admitted to Klungkung Hospital with severe injuries. The clash between Jumpai and Akah residents began on Thursday afternoon when dozens of Jumpai youths were making their way to a volleyball game in Selat district.