Archive: 9 December 2003
74 articles found
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties draw their electoral numbers
Parties draw their electoral numbers Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shouts of joy and superstition marked the draw on Monday to determine the numerical order of the 24 parties that will contest the 2004 elections.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally Country G S B T Vietnam 61 26 29 116 Thailand 31 40 38 109 Malaysia 19 22 22 63 Indonesia 18 22 29 69 Philippines 16 19 35 70 Singapore 16 16 19 51 Myanmar 2 15 23 40 Cambodia 1 0 4 5 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Laos 0 1 2 3 Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
The emergence of Tutut as a presidential candidate
The emergence of Tutut as a presidential candidate Sayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor, National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta General R. Hartono, former Army Chief of Staff and presently the chairman of the PKPB Party, last week announced Siti Hardijanti Rukmana, or Tutut, President Soeharto's eldest daughter, as the PKPB's presidential candidate. Although the close relationship between Hartono and Tutut is public knowledge, many were very surprised by the announcement.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Speeding ambulance kills two
Speeding ambulance kills two TANGERANG: An ambulance collided with a motorcycle taxi, or ojek, late on Sunday near the Duta Garden housing estate in Benda district, killing both the ojek driver and his passenger. Witnesses said the ambulance, which serves the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II, was speeding on its way to the airport at 10:15 p.m.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / Freeport says Indonesia approves resuming mine work: Freeport- McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. said the Indonesian government approved the resumption of production at the Grasberg mine after a mudslide killed eight workers in October. The Department of Energy and Mineral Resources granted the approval after reviewing the Oct. 9 mudslide, New Orleans-base Freeport McMoRan said in a statement distributed by Business Wire.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muslim preacher invited to Aceh
Muslim preacher invited to Aceh BANDA ACEH: Popular Muslim preacher Abdullah Gymnastiar, widely known as Aa Gym, has been invited by the Aceh Martial Law Authority to preach on Wednesday at Banda Aceh's Baiturrahman Grand Mosque. "Besides holding sermons at the Mosque, Aa Gym would distribute charity packages to people," Martial Law Authority spokesman Col. Ditya Soedarsono said on Monday.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Selected result
Selected result Karate-do Men's 55 kg 1. Bambang Maulidin, (Ina), 2. Puvaneswaran Ramasamy (Mas), 3. Han Khan Kutt (Mya)/Eddie Jofriani Johari (Bru) Men's 60 kg 1. Vo Manh Tuan (Vie), 2. Arif Taufan Syamsuddin (Ina), 3. Muhammad Fadilah Sanif (Bru)/Sasitharan Subramaniam (Mas) Men's Open 1. Mahendran Supremaniam (Mas), 2. Muhammad Fadilah Sanif, (Bru), 3. Vu Ke Phant (Vie)/Ricky Syahbana (Ina) Women's 53 kg 1. Jenny Zeannet (Ina), 2. Babilore Marna (Phi), 3.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two more Makassar bombers jailed
Two more Makassar bombers jailed Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The Makassar District Court in South Sulawesi sentenced on Monday two accomplices of last year's bombing in the city, that killed three people, to three-and-half-years in prison. The panel of judges found the defendants guilty of assisting convicted-bomber Anton bin Labasse, while he was a fugitive. Anton had earlier been imprisoned for eight years by the same court.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia pledges $3.7 million for UN's RI education programs
Australia pledges $3.7 million for UN's RI education programs Agence France-Presse Sydney, Australia Foreign Minister Alexander Downer on Monday announced Australia would commit A$5 million (US$3.7 million) to United Nations education programs in Indonesia. Downer said the funds would enable education to reach a further 624 schools in 13 districts.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta
Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Indonesia remains a major battleground for the world's electronics giants as within many parts of the country there is still room for expansion while other Southeast and East Asian markets, except China, are already saturated.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone service
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone service Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta PT Mobile-8 Telecom launched on Monday the country's first fully wireless code division multiple access (CDMA) mobile phone service. The relatively new company aims to become the third-largest mobile phone operator after three years. Mobile-8, set up at the end of last year, is 70.52 percent controlled by publicly listed PT Bimantara Citra.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Turtles could become history in Derawan waters
Turtles could become history in Derawan waters Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan When sunset comes in the pristine Derawan island, small and cute green turtles usually emerge from the sea. They are not by themselves though because dozens of other turtles, still cute, but bigger in size, follow them. Traces of their slow steps are left on the white sand of the shore, located in Berau regency in East Kalimantan province. Such poignant scenery could only become history.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bombing defendant says he was victim of conspiracy
Bombing defendant says he was victim of conspiracy P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing a possible five-year sentence, Anang Sumpena reiterated his innocence in the Feb. 3, 2003, blast at Wisma Bhayangkari hall in the National Police Headquarters compound, saying he was a victim of a conspiracy by fellow police officers.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Desi breaks Games pole vault record
Desi breaks Games pole vault record Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Ni Putu Desi Margawati vaulted to a new SEA Games record of 3.95 meters to give Indonesia a gold medal in the pole vault at My Dinh Stadium here on Monday. Desi bettered her own record of 3.90 at the 2001 SEA Games in Kuala Lumpur. It was one of four new records set in the track and field.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003 Film * French Films at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417): Lucky Luke (Dec. 9), South Park, Bigger, Longer and Uncut (Dec. 18 and Dec. 19). Exhibition * Fine Arts by Prilla Tania, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 11 - 17. Workshop at 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 15 - 16. Discussion, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dec. 17.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: RI to host counterterrorism center 2
* Headlines: RI to host counterterrorism center 2 * National: Voters politically alienated 4 * Archipelago: Eight killed in road accidents 5 * Opinion: Emergence of Tutut as presidential candidate 6 * City: Bigger fund proposed for Busway 8 * Sports: Desi breaks Games pole vault record 9 * World: Former Nicaraguan president sentenced 11 * Business: Mobile-8 launches first wireless phone service 16 * Features: Turtles could become history in Derawan20
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cinema shut down for screening porn
Cinema shut down for screening porn MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Baghia cinema here been shut down for screening pornographic films, according to Medan Teladan police subprecinct. The police said that during a raid on the cinema -- located on Jl. Menteng Simpang -- several days ago, they found that a porn film was being played to a packed audience. Among those apprehended by the police were some young women who had attended the screening.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
CGI may provide $2.7b in new loans for Indonesia
CGI may provide $2.7b in new loans for Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country may obtain some US$2.7 billion in fresh loans from the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) to help finance next year's state budget. The amount is the same as that pledged last year by the donor grouping for the current 2003 budget.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra's foundation to increase SME assistance
Astra's foundation to increase SME assistance JAKARTA: Astra International's Dharma Bhakti Astra Foundation (YDBA) will provide Rp 20 billion (US$2.3 million) in technical assistance to small and medium enterprises next year. The foundation's executive board chairman Krisni Murti said on Monday the amount was higher than this year's figure of "between Rp 10 billion and Rp 15 billion".
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta and Beijing: Through the eyes of the beholders
Jakarta and Beijing: Through the eyes of the beholders Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta On Dec. 9 a fascinating photo exhibition opens in Jakarta. Borrowing its title from Charles Dickens' famous novel A Tale of Two Cities, it is of course not be comparable to Charles Dickens' tale that involved London and Paris against the backdrop of the French Revolution.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Health checks may violate regulations
Health checks may violate regulations MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A local non-governmental organization (NGO) reported on Monday that employees of labor recruitment agencies (PJTKI) had allegedly violated procedure during health checks of female workers applying to be posted overseas. Endang Susilowati, the director of Panca Karsa Foundation in West Nusa Tenggara, said that PJTKI employees had reportedly ordered the workers to remove their clothes during the checks.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.8, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Dec.8, 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 95 5 352,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 75 5 258,500 Alakasa Industrindo 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 0 Alumindo Light 190 0 0 Andhi...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/MILAN
JP/4/MILAN Hopes still high for Kyoto Protocol enactment Stevie Emilia The Jakarta Post Milan, Italy With developed countries reluctant to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, hopes still remained for their change of heart as some 4,000 participants of the 9th Session of the Conference of the Parties to the Climate Change Convention (COP9) gathered here to put pressure on the major states.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Urbanization needs better city management, not evictions
Urbanization needs better city management, not evictions Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Bangkok Given the fact that urbanization is an unavoidable phenomenon of development in several Asian countries, the city administration should prepare necessary measures for proper management instead of evicting migrants, said a United Nations Development Program (UNDP) official.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone service
Mobile-8 launches first fully wireless phone service Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Mobile-8 Telecom launched on Monday the country's first fully wireless code division multiple access (CDMA) mobile phone service. The relatively new company aims to become the third-largest mobile phone operator after three years. Mobile-8, set up at the end of last year, is 70.52 percent controlled by publicly listed PT Bimantara Citra.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia halt Vietnam's gold rush
RI, Malaysia halt Vietnam's gold rush The Jakarta Post, Hanoi Bambang Maulidin and Jenny Zeannet became the next two Indonesian gold medalists in karate as Vietnam's domination was cracked on the closing day of the competition on Monday. Malaysia took two golds, while Vietnam had to be content with adding only one more to its treasure trove. Vietnam finished the karate competition with an overall 12 gold medals, compared to Indonesia's four.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BANK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. BANK: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS CGI may provide $2.7b in new loans to RI 2. HASSAN: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Foreign minister attacks unilateralism in Iraq war 3. TOKYO: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Japan courts ASEAN, hopes to keep ahead of China 4. PHILIP: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Andang's capture deals 'severe blow' to kidnap group 5. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Developing states still hopeful for Kyoto
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia says defense missile program not a threat
Australia says defense missile program not a threat Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia said its decision to join the U.S.-led defense shield program would not pose any threat to Indonesia or the rest of Southeast Asia. Visiting Australian Minister of Foreign Affairs Alexander Downer said the program was not an offensive posture as none of the countries in the region possessed ballistic missiles. "Indonesia and Australia have friendly relations, we do not have to worry.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BNI: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 16
1. BNI: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 16 Mega wants BNI case handled seriously 2. PARTY: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Parties draw electoral numbers 3. SOEHARTO: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 AGO told to resume Soeharto case 4. SEAGAMES: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45 to be sent later.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hassan attacks unilateralism in Iraq war
Hassan attacks unilateralism in Iraq war Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda launched a harsh attack on Monday against unilateralism on the part of the United States in the Iraq war, saying it had destabilized the world and failed to address any global security issues.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian squad collects 7 golds, drops to fourth place
Indonesian squad collects 7 golds, drops to fourth place Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Into the fourth day of the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games Indonesia dropped to fourth place after host Vietnam, Thailand and defending champion Malaysia although its sportsmen managed to collect seven gold medals. The national men's badminton team managed to win back the gold after defeating Thailand 3-1 to soothe disappointment in the women's team that failed to reach the final.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to host counterterrorism center: Downer
RI to host counterterrorism center: Downer Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Monday that a counterterrorism center would be established in Jakarta to boost coordination and spearhead a multidimensional approach to eradicating terrorism in the region.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Idul Fitri train passengers drop
Idul Fitri train passengers drop BANDUNG: The number of train passengers during the Idul Fitri holiday this year decreased by three percent compared to last year, an official said on Monday. Patria Supriyoso of state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia said the number of passengers reached 2.17 million from Nov. 15 to Dec. 5, while the figure was 2.26 million last year. "But the figure is tentative, since we have not counted the last day of the holiday, Dec.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
BRI to go ahead with bond issue despite scandal
BRI to go ahead with bond issue despite scandal Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the uproar over a recent lending fraud, Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) said it will go ahead with a plan to issue Rp 500 billion (US$58.8 million) in bonds next week, as investors still had full confidence in the state-owned bank. "We have to leave it in the hands of the market. We will stick to the bond issue schedule...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
. Survey (3 x 12)
. Survey (3 x 12) 'Voters hope for strong leader like Soeharto' 2. (2 x 24) Priok witness says soldiers did not fire warning shots 3. HIV ( 1 x 45) Mega calls for nationwide HIV/AIDS movement
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Priok witness says soldiers did not fire warning shots
Priok witness says soldiers did not fire warning shots Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Military soldiers deployed to quell the demonstration in Tanjung Priok in 1984 opened fire at the crowd without prior warning shots, a witness told the human rights court on Monday. Yusron bin Zainuri, one of two witnesses testifying against the main suspect Col.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra foundation to increase SME assistance
Astra foundation to increase SME assistance JAKARTA: Astra International's Dharma Bhakti Astra Foundation (YDBA) will provide Rp 20 billion (US$2.3 million) in technical assistance to small and medium enterprises next year. The foundation's executive board chairman, Krisni Murti, said on Monday that the amount was higher than this year's figure of "between Rp 10 billion and Rp 15 billion".
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Retes Dec.8
Rupiah Retes Dec.8 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,638.06 5,895.76 6,299.91 6,233.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,251.75 4,664.92 4,984.23 4,932.28 Canadian dollar 1 6,894.41 6,125.25 6,543.21 6,476.31 Swiss franc 1 6,980.59 6,201.79 6,625.00 6,557.24 Danish krone 1 1,470.85 1,306.19 1,395.92 1,381.05 Euro 1 10,935.75 9,715.46 10,378.69 10,272.29 Poundsterling 1 15,546.34 13,813.24 14,754.41 14,604.94 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,158.19 1,029.33 1,099.19 1,088.33...
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City starts to clear red-light district for sports center
City starts to clear red-light district for sports center Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Since November -- the Ramadhan fasting month -- the East Jakarta municipal administration has been clearing a red-light district that has been operating for 44 years in Ciracas to make way for the development of the East Jakarta Sports Center. The administration has allocated Rp 35 billion (US$4.12 million) to compensate owners of the 1.8 hectare land.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rampant bribery taints civil servant selection
Rampant bribery taints civil servant selection Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Bribery allegations have marred the recruitment process for new civil servants in North Sumatra, with applicants being forced to make unauthorized payments of Rp 45 million (US$5,294) each in order to be accepted. The rampant bribery has involved high-ranking officials in several regencies across the province, applicants have said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillor to launch newspaper
Councillor to launch newspaper JAKARTA: Jakarta councillor Posman Siahaan of the Unity and Justice Faction announced on Monday that he would soon launch a newspaper to join the highly competitive media business. The newspaper, to be called Reporter, is expected to be an independent newspaper despite his political activities, Siahaan said at a press conference. Posman added that he and his family members were the sole shareholders of the paper.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Injecting a new momentum into ASEAN-Japan ties
Injecting a new momentum into ASEAN-Japan ties S. Pushpanathan, Head, ASEAN Plus Three Cooperation, Jakarta The Summits between ASEAN and its Northeast Asian dialogue partners, China and Japan in Bali last October were portrayed by many as a zero sum game between the two to woo ASEAN. China secured a strategic partnership with ASEAN as well as becoming the first dialogue partner to accede to ASEAN's Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia thereby making history on the two accounts.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students educated on drugs, HIV/AIDS, reproduction
Students educated on drugs, HIV/AIDS, reproduction Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It is hard being a teenager. Not only do teenagers face the mindboggling effects of raging hormones, but the push to be part of the "in crowd" is something they must contend with daily. These initiations into adulthood produce alarming levels of stress and confusion. But, at the time when they need it most, health education is often in text-book format, and rarely hits home.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
No Tanah Abang renovation: Witness
No Tanah Abang renovation: Witness JAKARTA: The former chairman of city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya, Syahril Tanjung, told the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday that vendors at Tanah Abang textile market had rejected a renovation plan a few months before the market was razed by a fire in February. "Due to the concerted rejection, PD Pasar Jaya called off the plan and instead started minor work to restore some outdated facilities in the market," he said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Turtles could become history in Derawan waters
Turtles could become history in Derawan waters Nesting turtles are magic noctural spectacle in S. Africa The female loggerhead turtle throws all caution to the wind to leave the relative safety of the sea and crawl up the beach, driven by an ancient urge to reproduce. It is a nocturnal ritual that is tens of millions of years old and the kind of show that only Mother Nature can pull off.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Voters hope for strong leader, survey finds
Voters hope for strong leader, survey finds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The majority of people eligible to vote in next year's general election here are politically alienated, intolerant and hoping for a strong leader like former dictator president Soeharto, according to a survey. At least 65 percent of adults surveyed from June through until August 2003, said that they did not like politics at all because of widespread political corruption and poor political education.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Employees protest job downgrades
Employees protest job downgrades SURABAYA: Some 173 suspended supervisors of cigarette maker PT H.M. Sampoerna staged a protest on Monday in front of the Surabaya provincial council, demanding the council settle a dispute between them and the company. It was the second such protest after they staged a rally in October. During Monday's protest, the workers complained that their positions had been downgraded without prior notice.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jamaican and Pakistani arrested over fake money
Jamaican and Pakistani arrested over fake money The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Papua Police said on Monday they had arrested a Jamaican and a Pakistani for allegedly possessing almost US$500,000 in counterfeit banknotes. Meanwhile, police in the East Java capital, Surabaya, briefly detained three Japanese and a Filipino for allegedly failing to produce valid permits to stay in Indonesia.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/MILAN
JP/4/MILAN Hopes still high for Kyoto Protocol enactment Stevie Emilia The Jakarta Post Milan, Italy With developed countries reluctant to ratify an agreement to cut carbon dioxide emissions, hopes still remained for their change of heart as some 4,000 participants gathered here to put pressure on the major states.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra foundation to increase SME assistance
Astra foundation to increase SME assistance JAKARTA: Astra International's Dharma Bhakti Astra Foundation (YDBA) will provide Rp 20 billion (US$2.3 million) in technical assistance to small and medium enterprises next year. The foundation's executive board chairman, Krisni Murti, said on Monday that the amount was higher than this year's figure of "between Rp 10 billion and Rp 15 billion".
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
AGO told to investigate Soeharto
AGO told to investigate Soeharto Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the Attorney General's Office on Monday to resume the probe into alleged corruption by former president Soeharto which was halted due to the poor health of the former dictator. "I wonder why the Attorney General's Office is reluctant to resume the investigation? He (Soeharto) is said to be sick but he has often been spotted in Nusakambangan.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan courts ASEAN, hopes to keep ahead of China
Japan courts ASEAN, hopes to keep ahead of China Eric Talmadge, Associated Press, Tokyo Hoping to bolster its political presence amid a growing challenge from China, Japan will play host this week to leaders from around Southeast Asia in a summit expected to focus on trade and regional security. Bringing to Japan the 10 leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the two-day summit is the first of its kind and underscores Tokyo's efforts to strengthen relations with the bloc.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bappenas predicts economy to grow by 4.5% next year
Bappenas predicts economy to grow by 4.5% next year Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) sees the economy growing by 4.5 percent next year, absorbing possibly some 1.4 million new entrants to the workforce, assuming no political turmoil during the general elections.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court acquits govt over migrant workers' woes
Court acquits govt over migrant workers' woes M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Monday that the government should address coordination between relevant ministries to relieve the plight suffered by overseas migrant workers, but threw out the plaintiffs' demand for their protection.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Separatism must not survive
Separatism must not survive From Media Indonesia Of the various separatist movements and rebellions in Indonesia since 1947, only two relatively strong armed separatist groups have survived, namely the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Free Papua Organization (OPM). GAM is apparently the most solid in military and political terms. This movement has become an international issue and established cooperation with foreign citizens abroad with high diplomatic skills, including Hasan Tiro.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU blames police for stolen bike
KPU blames police for stolen bike BEKASI: The Bekasi General Elections Commission (KPU) has asked South Bekasi subprecinct police chief Adj. Comr. Karna Tiana to punish those subordinates who were absent without leave on Saturday, as their irresponsibility led to a motorcycle's disappearance. Commission member Benny HS said on Monday that the policemen who were supposed to guard the KPU office on Saturday were absent.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police detain two of four suspects over cleric's slaying
Police detain two of four suspects over cleric's slaying ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post , Surabaya Police here said on Monday they had detained two people and were hunting two others suspected of slaying a Muslim cleric from the National Awakening Party (PKB), following increasing pressure to bring the alleged killers to justice.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: RI to host counterterrorism center 2
* Headlines: RI to host counterterrorism center 2 * National: Voters politically alienated 4 * Archipelago: Eight killed in road accidents 5 * Opinion: Emergence of Tutut as presidential candidate 6 * City: Bigger fund proposed for Busway 8 * Sports: Desi breaks Games pole vault record 9 * World: Former Nicaraguan president sentenced 11 * Business: Mobile-8 launches first wireless phone service 16 * Features: Turtles could become history in Derawan20
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. 4 x 12
2. 4 x 12 Singapore's CEOs highest paid in Asia: Survey 3. Bapen Bappenas predicts economy to grow by 4.5% next year 4. BRI BRI to go ahead with bond issue
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Probe BNI case seriously: Mega
Probe BNI case seriously: Mega Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Rendi A. Witular , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged law enforcers on Monday to investigate thoroughly and punish those involved in the high- profile lending fraud at state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
News, films and child behavior
News, films and child behavior From Kompas Reports of elementary school students committing suicide makes me wonder why some children take their own lives over trivial matters. One of the factors causing such misfortune can be attributed to acts of violence and films depicting vulgar and brutal scenes. These programs are in fact not fit for children and can affect their behavior.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poor public service protested in Papua
Poor public service protested in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: Hundreds of residents of Skanto district in Kerom regency staged a protest on Monday in front of the Papua Provincial Council, demanding the councillors and the government improve public services. The residents complained about the poor electricity services in Kerom regency and the poor condition of the road connecting Kerom regency and Jayapura town.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
anking table
anking table Country G S B T Vietnam 59 25 26 110 Thailand 27 37 37 101 Malaysia 18 19 20 57 Indonesia 17 22 26 65 Philippines 15 19 33 67 Singapore 14 15 17 46 Myanmar 2 14 23 39 Cambodia 1 0 4 5 Brunei 0 1 5 6 Laos 0 1 2 3 Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sri Chinmoy followers to visit RI
Sri Chinmoy followers to visit RI JAKARTA: About 900 followers of Sri Chinmoy, an Indian peace campaigner in the United States who holds lectures on interreligious issues at the United Nations headquarters every few weeks, plan to visit Jakarta, Denpasar, Solo in Central Java, and Yogyakarta, as well as other cities across the country. Damai Sejahtera Foundation chairman Hayono Suyono said on Monday that Vice President Hamzah Haz would welcome the entourage next week.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
New chief of military staff
New chief of military staff JAKARTA: Jakarta Military Command inaugurated on Monday new chief of staff Brig. Gen. Mohammad Irianto, formerly the military command's chief of garrison staff. Irianto replaces Maj. Gen. George Toisutta who currently heads the Indonesian Military's (TNI) operational command in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province. Monday's ceremony was officiated by Jakarta Military Commander Maj. Gen. Djoko Santoso. Irianto's former position will be filled by Col.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
57 Filipinos stranded in Samarinda
57 Filipinos stranded in Samarinda SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: At least 57 Filipinos have been stranded on Derawan island in East Kalimantan province since last week when their boat struck engine trouble, an Indonesian official said here on Monday. The boat, M.L. Rubyan, which carried the 57 Filipinos, was cast ashore last Dec. 2 on Derawan island in Berau district, where it had been for about three days, Tarakan navy commander, Lt. Col. Atok Dushanto, said.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bigger funds proposed for busway
Bigger funds proposed for busway Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has proposed a larger allocation for the busway project from Rp 120.7 billion (US$14.20 million) to Rp 240.7 billion in the draft of the 2004 city budget, which was submitted to the City Council on Monday. The total draft budget amounts to Rp 12.16 trillion, a 10.68 percent increase from this year's Rp 11.563 trillion.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian maritime issue got wider attention: Better late than never?
Indonesian maritime issue got wider attention: Better late than never? Ronald Nangoi, Corporate Secretary, Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI), Jakarta Being the largest maritime country in the world, Indonesia should have a comparative advantage in the maritime transportation services industry. Yet, the industry has not made a significant contribution to the country's national income.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shoplifting syndicate may target new malls
Shoplifting syndicate may target new malls The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police warned managements of newly opened malls and shopping centers of a shoplifting syndicate following the arrest of three alleged members. "Newly opened malls and shopping centers are easy prey for shoplifters because their security have no experience in handling petty crime," said Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang on Monday.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight killed in two separate road accidents
Eight killed in two separate road accidents Nana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Bandung Two fatal road accidents occurred late on Sunday, one in the West Java town of Cirebon and the second in Madina district in North Sumatra, resulting in the deaths of eight people in total, while on Monday, a train was derailed in the West Java regency of Garut.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega calls for a nationwide HIV/AIDS movement
Mega calls for a nationwide HIV/AIDS movement Dewi Santoso and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on Monday for a sustainable national movement on HIV/AIDS, saying the virus posed a real threat to the country.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian migrant workers
Indonesian migrant workers From Warta Kota Wiwin bin Marka of Subang, West Java, an Indonesian woman who worked in Saudi Arabia, died at the police hospital in Kramat Jati, allegedly after drinking something that her Saudi Arabian employer said would make her work faster. The problems involving Indonesian migrant workers in Saudi Arabia and other countries are quite complicated because of the different perceptions of the positions of these workers in foreign lands.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Basic rights education starts in the family'
'Basic rights education starts in the family' People talk about human rights, but many are still unsure what the issue is all about. The Jakarta Post asked some people which of their basic rights they felt were least protected. Titi, lives in Muara Baru, North Jakarta with her husband and five children. The Jakarta administration plans to evict the family this month: I don't have a school certificate so I don't understand much about human rights.
Tue, 09 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian developing economies poised for higher growth in 2004: ADB
Asian developing economies poised for higher growth in 2004: ADB Agence France-Presse, Manila Asia's developing economies are expected to post higher-than- expected average growth of 5.7 percent in 2003 and 6.2 percent next year, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecast on Monday.