Archive: 22 February 2003
92 articles found
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislator defies KONI candidacy requirements
Legislator defies KONI candidacy requirements The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oesman Sapta Odang, one of seven candidates vying for the top job at the National Sports Council (KONI) during next week's election, said he was astounded at being told he had to obtain a presidential endorsement for his candidacy. "I'm shocked at the statement from the screening team that I have fallen short of meeting the requirements, one being the permit from the president," Oesman said in Jakarta on Friday.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Outlawing nonvoting campaigns
Outlawing nonvoting campaigns 1 X 23 Criminalizing the 'golput' Benny Subianto Research Associate Center for Chinese Studies Jakarta 2. Pro3 -- France's threat to European unity 1 X 30 France's threat to European unity Jirm Pehe Director of NYU Prague Project Syndicate 3. Strait -- Aceh deal at risk 1 X 30 Aceh peace agreement is at risk The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Police killing highlights unprofessionalism'
'Police killing highlights unprofessionalism' Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thursday's fatal shooting by an officer of the police's paramilitary Mobile Brigade (Brimob), which took the life of innocent passer-by and wounded three others, shows the police are still far from being professional, say observers.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian tycoon arrested on illegal logging charges
Malaysian tycoon arrested on illegal logging charges Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Police in Papua said on Friday they had arrested a Malaysian tycoon for his alleged involvement in illegal logging in the province. The suspect, identified as Hii Eii Sing, was arrested in Sorong regency earlier this week, Papua Police chief Insp. Gen. Budi Utomo said. He did not give the exact date.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
37 Nigerians arrested in Tanah Abang raid
37 Nigerians arrested in Tanah Abang raid Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police arrested on Friday 37 Nigerians who failed to show their passports, in Hotel Tanah Abang Indah in Central Jakarta. Police also confiscated 400 grams of heroin and a scale. The arrest which was made at 11:30 a.m., is the first ever involving a large number of foreigners, although only a small amount of drugs was found.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;sps; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Feb.21 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Feb.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,617.34 5,014.35 5,344.29 5,287.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,381.48 4,805.07 5,119.89 5,066.51 Canadian dollar 1 6,234.47 5,566.18 5,931.41 5,869.03 Swiss franc 1 6,912.53 6,173.39 6,576.52 6,509.28 Danish krone 1 1,366.72 1,220.14 1,300.28 1,286.52 Euro 1 10,153.99 9,068.24 9,660.42 9,561.63 Poundsterling 1 14,955.19...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Investment in Indonesia: What is holding back recovery?
Investment in Indonesia: What is holding back recovery? David Jay Green Country Director Asian Development Bank Jakarta dgreen@adb.org Indonesia is having tremendous difficulties convincing investors, either foreign or Indonesian, to commit their funds for the long-term. A host of problems, ranging from political uncertainty and insecurity to a still weak banking sector discourage people from building new plants and buying new equipment.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three consortia to compete for Muara Tawar power plant
Three consortia to compete for Muara Tawar power plant A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity company PLN has short-listed three consortia to be selected as the developer of its US$240 million Muara Tawar power plant in Bekasi, West Java. PLN corporate secretary Muljo Adji AG said on Friday that the first consortium consisted of Siemens, Balfour Beatty and Samsung. The second comprises Alstom Power Esi, Alstom Switzerland Ltd., Marubeni Corp. and PT Matlamat Cakra Canggih.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU and fund spending
KPU and fund spending From Suara Karya I fully agree with Amir Hamzah of the Media Watch and Consumer Center, when he stated in the mass media that any request for funds made by a member of the election commission (KPU) must be carefully examined. I've read in one media publication that a KPU member, Ramlan Surbakti, has requested Rp 125 billion from the regional administration to cover the deficit in its budget for the 2004 general election.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Movie to make cannibal famous
Movie to make cannibal famous PURWOKERTO, Central Java: Sumanto, a suspect being held for cannibalism in Purbalingga regency, Central Java, is set to rise to fame because a Jakarta-based film producer wants to make a movie based on his inhuman acts. Purbalingga Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Sofyan Abadi said here on Friday that PT Kharisma Star Vision Plus had approached Sumanto about making a movie based on his life as a cannibal.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003
TV Program: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 Talk Show: RT/RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta 9:30 Tourism 10:30 Entertainment 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:03 Kid Channel 3:30 Documentary 4:00 Grenek 5:00 Comedy 6:00...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muslim students object to privatization program
Muslim students object to privatization program Jakarta Post, West Sumatra Scores of students from the West Sumatra branch of the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (KAMMI) rallied here on Friday to protest the privatization of state enterprises and the presence of some economics ministers.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Health officials warns of further 'chikungunya' outbreaks
Health officials warns of further 'chikungunya' outbreaks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon Health officials have warned that further outbreaks of chikungunya were possible anywhere in Indonesia, with the mosquito-borne disease already having infected hundreds of people in several towns in West and Central Java. The official said the spread of the disease could not be predicted or anticipated, unless the breeding grounds of its carrier were cleaned up.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI lashes out at prolonged travel warnings
RI lashes out at prolonged travel warnings Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government criticized several countries for maintaining their travel advisories warning against travel to Indonesia amid the looming war in Iraq, concerned by the prolonged uncertainty the extension has caused. Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the travel advisories were in response to the Oct.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 10,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 45 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 750 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 190 0 0 Andhi Chandra 460 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 450 0 0 Aneka...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Guru by day, street artist by night
Guru by day, street artist by night Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Ende Riza is a lecturer at the Yogyakarta Film and Dramatic Art Academy (ASDRAFI), but the respectable social status does not quell his love for busking on the street for money. The 32-year-old pantomimist is convinced that, as far as art is concerned, the street is where he belongs. "It's not the money that matters. Performing in the street is the best way to ever perfect my skill and creativity.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program 8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Cagar Pesona 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat 10:30 Talk Show 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Oto Screen 3:30 TV Drama: Bintangnya Bintang 4:00 Religious Teachings...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian economy to grow slower in 2003
Asian economy to grow slower in 2003 Deutshe Presse Agentur, Singapore Average economic growth in Asia is forecast at 6.1 percent this year, dropping from 6.6 percent in 2002, amid slim hopes of a convincing turnaround in the global economy, according to Goldman Sachs' latest predictions released on Friday. "The U.S. will require another year to adjust both real and financial imbalances following the bursting of the bubble," said the investment bank's Asia-Pacific Economic Analyst report.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Dangdut' singer Inul is too hot for many Indonesia?
'Dangdut' singer Inul is too hot for many Indonesia? Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Over the past few weeks, up-and-coming female dangdut singer Inul Daratista has sparked controversy for the way she gyrates on the dance floor on TV. Her latest two-hour show broadcast by a private television station on Thursday was protested by the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) on Friday, saying the way she dances was not fit for public viewing.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is Kwik ill?
Is Kwik ill? Taufik Kiemas, the husband of chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Megawati Soekarnoputri, who is also the nation's president, has suggested that Kwik Kian Gie, one of the party's chairmen, have a checkup (on his health). Taufik's statements were made to journalists who asked for his comments following Kwik's recent controversial remarks that PDI Perjuangan was the most corrupt party of all.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Police are involved in the scandal'
'Police are involved in the scandal' The police have blamed easily obtained police and military uniforms and badges and a lack of regulation governing the trade on the emergence of bogus police officers extorting people around the city. Some city residents said there were cause-and-effect relationships between the apparently phony officers and the unregulated uniform sales. The Jakarta Post talked to them and here are their responses: Wijoseno, 29, is a resident of Kampung Ambon in East Jakarta.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors plan to return bribe to avoid prosecution
Councillors plan to return bribe to avoid prosecution Yuliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan Fearing the legal consequences, some South Kalimantan legislative councillors say they are planning to return a "reward" given to them by the local government for approving the 2003 provincial budget. The provincial administration allocated Rp 1.3 billion for the councillors to smooth the budget deliberations.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
The fire: Who's to blame?
The fire: Who's to blame? Tanah Abang market, the biggest textile market, and one of the oldest, in this country, was partially destroyed by fire on Wednesday. This is the third time since it was renovated in 1975 that fire has burnt down a good part of the market, which was first established by a Dutchman way back in 1735. At least 1,000 kiosks were incinerated by the blaze. Billions of rupiah in losses were inflicted on their owners as most of them had no time to save their merchandise.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
No obligation to field women: Amien
No obligation to field women: Amien Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) chairman Amien Rais urged women on Friday to work hard to achieve 30 percent representation in the House of Representatives, saying the new election bill would not automatically give them seats. Amien said provisions in the bill opened the door for greater female representation in the House but did not automatically mean political parties had to comply with it.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. eases immigration policy on Indonesians
U.S. eases immigration policy on Indonesians Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States has further eased its controversial immigration policy to ensure there will be no massive expulsion of Indonesian nationals from the country. Spokesman for the Indonesian foreign ministry Marty Natalegawa said on Friday the U.S. decision followed a meeting between a diplomatic mission sent by Jakarta on Thursday with top Washington officials. President George W.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta artists launch first albums
Yogyakarta artists launch first albums Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Three new records by Yogyakartan artists have been released this month, putting the artists' on the local music map. Laden with idealism in terms of music as well as production costs, the records belong to the SABU group, street musician Sudjud Sutrisno and musician Masanies. The records were produced by Blass Record, a company which usually leases sound systems, lighting and other stage equipment.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
HIV/AIDS: Problems of empowerment
HIV/AIDS: Problems of empowerment Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta Perhaps it was breathtaking for people to see the photo exhibition of Odha (Indonesian acronym for people living with HIV/AIDS) by the Bali-based photographer Rio Helmi at the legislature; many have heard about HIV/AIDS but they have not "seen" it up close and personal. The courageous people living with HIV/AIDS have put a face on the statistics and have helped people realize that the epidemic happens to real people.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Central Bank
Central Bank Correction: In the article titled New opportunity exists for the central bank published in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 19, there was a mistake in the editing. The 10th paragraph should read, "Here lies the policy dilemma. Although the 1999 Central Bank Law did NOT contain any reference to economic growth as a target for the central bank, getting away from this politically sensitive issue is not easy." --Editor
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia lashes out at prolonged travel warnings
Indonesia lashes out at prolonged travel warnings Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government criticized several countries for maintaining their travel advisories warning against travel to Indonesia amid the looming war in Iraq, concerned by the prolonged uncertainty the extension has caused. Spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the travel advisories were in response to the Oct.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia helps strengthen KPU
Australia helps strengthen KPU JAKARTA: Australia has provided A$650,000 (Rp 3.25 billion) in financial assistance to support the Australian Electoral Commission's preliminary program to help strengthen the institutional capacity of the General Elections Commission (KPU). The Australian government helped the KPU by providing 20 staff trainers for its secretariat and other Indonesian government training agencies a "training the trainers" course.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, Feb. 24, 2003 Exhibitions * Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya,by Erasmus Huis and Rembulan Cantik Studio in Yogyakarta, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 5241069), until March 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email: info@erasmushuis.or.id * Photo, A Tribute to Bali: 100 Days After, by Kemal Jufri, at Toko Buku Aksara, Jl. Kemang Raya 8B, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 7199288), until Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military, police uniforms openly traded in Jakarta
Military, police uniforms openly traded in Jakarta Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Equipped with about Rp 300,000 (about US$33.70), anybody can buy a head-to-toe police or military uniform, including cap, long- sleeved shirt with all the trimmings, trousers, belt and shiny boots. All are available in one well-known market in Central Jakarta. Buyers can name the desired rank and whether they want to be soldiers or police officers.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/log
JP/5/log 2 x 24 Malaysian tycoon arrested on illegal logging charges JP/5/nyamuk 1 x 55 Health officials warn of further 'Chikungunya' outbreaks JP/5/Ketok 2 x 26 Councillors plan to return bribe to avoid prosecution
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Religious official held for graft
Religious official held for graft KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Prosecutors detained the Kolaka religious affairs office head, Halid Laruka, several days after he was suspended from his post for alleged fraud. Kolaka chief prosecutor Uung Abdul Syukur said on Friday that his office had gathered sufficient evidence to arrest Halid and charge him with embezzling hundreds of millions of rupiah from last year's haj pilgrimage funds.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega to push for dialog on Korean issue
Mega to push for dialog on Korean issue Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia insisted on Friday that North Korea resume dialogs with the United States and South Korea in a bid to end the nuclear stalemate on the Korean Peninsula. Indonesian foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda, on the sidelines of the Non-Aligned Movement meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia said the forum would be a good opportunity for Jakarta and Pyongyang to talk.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is minister of justice lying?
Is minister of justice lying? We are against drugs and we understand the need to fight against drug dealers. However, Michael Blanc, who has been imprisoned in Denpasar, Bali, for three years now, is not one of them: he is innocent of all crimes and we believe he is the victim of a judicial error as can happen in any other country. When arrested he was still very young and couldn't speak Bahasa Indonesia, so he was unable to defend himself properly.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Curbing the spread of HIV
Curbing the spread of HIV Although it may have been well-meant, Chris Green's article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 19, 2003, titled AIDS can be treated! Don't get it wrong makes some assertions that should not go without comment. First, under certain circumstances, treatment for HIV should be commenced before the onset of AIDS.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest four more suspects implicated in Makassar bombing
Police arrest four more suspects implicated in Makassar bombing Indonesian police have arrested four more suspects linked to the bomb attack on a McDonald's outlet in South Sulawesi's capital Makassar last December that left three people dead and 11 injured, news reports said Friday. The new arrests bring to 24 the number of suspects taken into police custody in connection with the McDonald's bombing and another blast at a car showroom in Makassar on December 5, 2002.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Typhoon devastates five villages in Jambi
Typhoon devastates five villages in Jambi SAROLANGUN, Jambi: Dozens of houses were torn down by a typhoon which swept through five villages in Sarolangun regency of Jambi province on Friday, leaving hundreds of residents homeless in the torrential rains. Sarolangun Regent Madel confirmed that the natural disaster destroyed the roofs and walls of some 60 houses, mostly made from wood, in the five villages.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
HIGH-SPIRITED KIDS: Elementary school students in Kali Baru
HIGH-SPIRITED KIDS: Elementary school students in Kali Baru subdistrict, Cilincing district, North Jakarta, brave the rain to get to school arming themselves with umbrellas. Friday saw incessant rain in the city, forcing the students to bring extra clothes and sandals instead of shoes.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI demands "flexibility" with agriculture tariffs
RI demands "flexibility" with agriculture tariffs Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has called for greater "flexibility" on the import tariff policy on key agriculture products during the recent informal ministerial World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Japan, a senior official at the Ministry of Trade and Industry said on Friday. "We want the flexibility in tariff cuts for four products. This is our position at the WTO talks," Pos M.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian soldier charged for kicking Timor militiaman's body
Australian soldier charged for kicking Timor militiaman's body Agencies, Sydney/Canberra A member of Australia's elite Special Air Service (SAS) regiment has been charged with misconduct for allegedly kicking the body of an East Timorese militiaman, army chief Peter Leahy said on Friday. The charge follows a lengthy investigation by the Australian Defense Force into brutality allegations against SAS soldiers during a peacekeeping mission to East Timor in 1999.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Charts, undue pessimism on RI favor rupiah
Charts, undue pessimism on RI favor rupiah Dow Jones, Singapore Technical analysis of the dollar versus the rupiah shows the Southeast Asian currency is at a crossroads, but the Indonesian currency is more likely to take the appreciation route in the medium-term, says Jan Lambregts, head of Asia-Pacific research Rabobank Group Treasury.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank NISP to double bond issue
Bank NISP to double bond issue JAKARTA: PT Bank NISP said on Friday that it will double the size of a planned subordinated bond issue to around Rp 500 billion (US$56 million) due to good response from prospective buyers. The 10-year NISP bonds will be divided into a Rp 455 billion tranche and a $5 million tranche. The bank closed the preliminary marketing of the bond Monday, and said that demand was overwhelming.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Student movements
Student movements From Tempo Undeniably, the government has decided to postpone the utility hikes and to revise the price increase of fuel oil because of pressure from student movements. The students initiated the rallies, which were later picked up by other social groups like employers and workers. This shows that the student movement is still effective, although the government's response to this pressure has yet to be satisfactory.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artists campaign against piracy
Artists campaign against piracy BANDUNG: At least 17 singers and music bands have confirmed their participation in an antipiracy concert on Jl. Dago in Bandung, West Java, on Saturday from 8 p.m. through 11 p.m. "We have to continue conducting antipiracy campaigns like this even though the Indonesian Ulemas Council has issued a religious edict declaring piracy as haram (unlawful under Islamic law).
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'No to military comeback'
'No to military comeback' Tiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers are opposed to the Army's suggestion it regain roles in handling domestic security in the country, saying it should focus on defending the country against external threats. Yahya Muhaimin, an analyst with Yogyakarta-based Gadjah Mada University, criticized Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Riau villagers end Caltex blockade peacefully
Riau villagers end Caltex blockade peacefully Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Around 400 villagers ended on Friday a five-day blockade of an oil field in Riau province belonging to U.S. company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia after local police interceded in the dispute. The protest started on Monday with the villagers demanding road improvements in Pinang, close to the site of Caltex's oil field in Rokan Hilir regency.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang to form holding company
Tangerang to form holding company TANGERANG: In an attempt to attract more foreign investors, the Tangerang regency administration has proposed that the regency legislative council establish Tangerang Development Incorporated (TDI) as a holding company to manage several regency-owned firms (BUMDs). "TDI is expected to handle the BUMDs professionally and purely to serve the needs of the public," chief of the regency development planning body (Bappeda), Surnaya, said on Thursday.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Landslide flattens hundreds of houses
Landslide flattens hundreds of houses BOGOR: Hundreds of houses and many hectares of crops were destroyed by a landslide in Sukamakmur subdistrict, Bogor regency, on Thursday. The subdistrict chief, Dadang, said on Friday that the landslide, which was caused by incessant heavy rain since Tuesday, also flattened a number of public facilities, including five mosques and the Gunung Batu 1 elementary school.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three consortia to compete for Muara Tawar power plant
Three consortia to compete for Muara Tawar power plant A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta State electricity company PLN has short-listed three consortia to be selected as the developer of its US$240 million Muara Tawar power plant in Bekasi, West Java. PLN corporate secretary Muljo Adji AG said on Friday that the first consortium consisted of Siemens, Balfour Beatty and Samsung. The second comprises Alstom Power Esi, Alstom Switzerland Ltd., Marubeni Corp. and PT Matlamat Cakra Canggih.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10
1. AJI: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10 AJI demands Sutiyoso obey court 2. UNIFORM: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 23 Military, police uniforms openly traded in Jakarta 3. BRIMOB: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Police killing highlights unprofessionalism: UI 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 33 "Police are involved in the scandal"
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mass burial for unidentified Bali victims
Mass burial for unidentified Bali victims DENPASAR, Bali: The Bali administration has decided to bury in a mass grave 85 unidentified body parts and three bodies belonging to victims of the Bali bombings in a traditional Hindu ceremony early next month.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 Exhibitions * Masks, Berbagai Ekspresi dari Berbagai Budaya,by Erasmus Huis and Rembulan Cantik Studio in Yogyakarta, at Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 5241069), until March. 15, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Email: info@erasmushuis.or.id * Photo, A Tribute to Bali: 100 Days After, by Kemal Jufri, at Toko Buku Aksara, Jl. Kemang Raya 8B, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021- 7199288), until Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m..
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Visa policy
Visa policy Correction: Some words were dropped in transcribing the fifth paragraph of the letter titled Visa-on-arrival policy published in The Jakarta Post yesterday. The paragraph should read: "Every individual visitor who cancels their planned visit could mean one person unemployed. A downturn of one million tourists (20 percent) means one million unemployed." We apologize for the mistake and the inconvenience caused. --Editor
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt told to cope with malnutrition
Govt told to cope with malnutrition JAKARTA: A researcher has called on the government to bring malnutrition under control using an urban-rural approach with toddlers from poor families across the country, as the most recent data shows that more than one-fourth of the nation's youngsters are not getting enough to eat.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Public figures make the most of market fire
Public figures make the most of market fire Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tanah Abang market turned into a venue for a public relations campaign when a number of politicians and ministers visited the vast textile market, which was still burning on Friday afternoon.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Don't lose focus on Bank Lippo: Analysts
Don't lose focus on Bank Lippo: Analysts Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Analysts warned on Friday that Bank Lippo's decision to report financial analyst Lin Che Wei to the police for allegedly defaming the bank in his published media article could be a move to divert public attention from alleged wrongdoings by the bank's management.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia slowly regains regional control
Indonesia slowly regains regional control Jusuf Wanandi, Co-founder, Member Board of Trustees, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Southeast Asia and its regional institution, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, have been off the international community's radar screen for the past few years.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medco to supply more gas to PLN
Medco to supply more gas to PLN The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy company PT Medco Energi International is seeking to increase its gas supply to state-owned electricity company PLN as a source of energy both for existing power plants and future ones. The two companies on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for this purpose. The MoU was signed by Medco president Hilmy Panigoro and PLN president Eddie Widiono.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Feb. 22, 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Feb. 22, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo exhibition Nyanyian Periferal by Oscar Motuloh at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (tel: 0274-560404), until Feb. 24. * Solo painting exhibition Dalam Tradisi by I Komang Teja Mulya at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 (tel: 0274-560404), March 1-10. * Joint painting exhibition, Ruang Rupa, at Cemeti Art House, Jl. D.I.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry vows massive crackdown on copyright pirates
Ministry vows massive crackdown on copyright pirates M. Taufiqurrahman and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung Indonesia, realizing its image has been tarnished by becoming the world's third largest producer of pirated software and other copyrighted materials, was committed to conducting a nation-wide crackdown on the contraband, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace agreement is at risk
Aceh peace agreement is at risk The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The two-month-old ceasefire pact between the Indonesian security forces and Aceh's separatist rebels is in danger of collapse. A new round of violence in the 27-year-old conflict is inevitable unless the two sides find the resolve to hold it up. With both parties accusing each other of ceasefire violations and bad faith, this is asking a lot. Instead of implementing the peace deal they signed in Geneva on Dec.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Caltex blockade ends in Riau
Caltex blockade ends in Riau Tom Wright Dow Jones Jakarta PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia, the country's largest crude oil producer, said on Friday that operations had returned to normal at its facilities in Riau province after a three-day blockade by local villagers. Caltex, which is a unit of U.S.-based Chevron Texaco Corp. (CVX), said the villagers began blocking the roads around one small crude oil field Monday, demanding Caltex improve the roads in the area.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
House told to reject water privatization plan
House told to reject water privatization plan Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A coalition of 40 non-governmental organizations and experts increased the pressure on the House of Representatives on Friday to reject the possibility of water privatization under the water resources bill being deliberated by legislators.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 2003:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb. 21, 2003: ------------------------------------------------------------- Name Close Change Volume ------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 575 0 10,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 45 0 0 Akbar Indo Makmur 180 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 750 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 190 0 0 Andhi Chandra 460 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 450 0 0 Aneka...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace deal in Aceh futile
Peace deal in Aceh futile From Koran Tempo To build peace, even with one's own fellow countrymen, has proven to be difficult. This is the case in Aceh. A peace treaty was signed in Geneva on Dec. 9, 2002, but a very strong commitment from the parties involved is needed to ensure that peace will really be felt by the community. To this end, both parties signing the peace treaty must adhere to all the items agreed upon in the deal. Otherwise, peace will only be a castle in the air.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Execute death penalty
Execute death penalty From Media Indonesia In the past five years, many Indonesians have died for nothing because of their drug addiction. Sadly, most of them were young people, who may have had the potential to become this country's leaders. As drug trafficking can now be found in nearly all major cities across the country, it has become a serious threat to all Indonesians, particularly the younger generation.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. greatest buyer of Bali commodities
U.S. greatest buyer of Bali commodities The Jakarta Post, Denpasar The United States was recorded as the largest buyer of Bali's non-oil and gas products during the first 11 months (January to November) of 2002, amounting to US$87.5 million, according to data published on Friday. The local branch of Bank Indonesia (BI) told Antara here that Bali exported non-oil and gas commodities, such as handicrafts, fishery products and garments to the U.S. and other countries.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
How to transform yourself into a cosmopolitan manager
How to transform yourself into a cosmopolitan manager A.B. Susanto, Managing Partner, Jakarta Consulting Group Today, globalization has affected not only businesses but careers and professions as well. Take, for example, the case of private and state-owned companies that have been privatized or purchased by foreign investors. Their employees and managers have suddenly to adapt to a new situation: teamwork with foreign executives.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta sabotages
Jakarta sabotages Papua's autonomy Kanis Dursin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jayapura The decision to split up Papua into three provinces has eroded what little trust the Papuans had developed toward the government since the implementation of the special autonomy law on Jan. 1, 2002. This decision also sends out a strong message to other troubled provinces, particularly Aceh, that the central government has no intention to honor agreements into which it voluntarily enters.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policemen arrested for extortion
Policemen arrested for extortion MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra Police have arrested three police intelligence officers in Medan for allegedly extorting money from a Singaporean businessman. "The three are liable to dismissal from the police force if they are proven guilty of extorting money from the foreign citizen," North Sumatra Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Amrin Karim said here on Friday.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;sps; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Feb.21 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Feb.21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,617.34 5,014.35 5,344.29 5,287.18 Brunei dollar 1 5,381.48 4,805.07 5,119.89 5,066.51 Canadian dollar 1 6,234.47 5,566.18 5,931.41 5,869.03 Swiss franc 1 6,912.53 6,173.39 6,576.52 6,509.28 Danish krone 1 1,366.72 1,220.14 1,300.28 1,286.52 Euro 1 10,153.99 9,068.24 9,660.42 9,561.63 Poundsterling 1 14,955.19...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Learning two different cultures in language Garden
Learning two different cultures in language Garden Simon Howland, Contributor, Yogyakarta Many Indonesians look upon the days of Dutch colonialism with little favor. Taking the historical relationship of the two nations into account, this should come as no surprise. Areas do exist, however, in which great benefits can be acquired from the acceptance and integration of Dutch influence. One of these is education. Both nations maintain a strong emphasis on the education of their children.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ancient fortress may soon be thing of memory
Ancient fortress may soon be thing of memory Bambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Preserving a heritage site is a tough job. A clear example of this can be found in Yogyakarta, where what remains of the once five-kilometer-long ancient fortress which surrounded the Yogyakarta Palace is now only 600 meters. While some parts of Benteng Baluwarti fortress gave way to nature's onslaughts or were destroyed during war time, others were deliberately destroyed by local people living nearby.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang to hold golf tourney
Tangerang to hold golf tourney TANGERANG, Banten: To mark its 10 anniversary on Feb. 28, the Tangerang municipality will hold a golf tournament at the Modern Land golf course. Organizing committee chairwoman Iryani Mansur said that 100 of the expected 150 participants had registered for the tournament, which is scheduled to start on March 2.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medco wants to supply more gas to PLN
Medco wants to supply more gas to PLN The Jakarta Post Jakarta Publicly listed energy company PT Medco Energi International is seeking to increase its gas supply to state-owned electricity company PLN as a source of energy both for existing power plants and future ones. The two companies on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for this purpose. The MoU was signed by Medco president Hilmy Panigoro and PLN president Eddie Widiono.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADVERTORIAL
ADVERTORIAL Toyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in Indonesia With a good international reputation, Toyota Camry seems to be car of perfection in Indonesia. Only two years since it was introduced in the local market in October, 2000, the car has become the darling of Indonesian car enthusiasts. The appreciation is not stopped there. Toyota Camry was also named by Mobilmotor automotive magazine as the Indonesian Car of the Year 2002.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
No choice but to go ahead with a pledge to reform
No choice but to go ahead with a pledge to reform On Thursday, Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu met hundreds of active and retired top army officers, where he reiterated that the role of the country's army is different from the expected "professional" army role elsewhere, as he claimed there were unique problems in this country such as disintegration.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
AJI demands Sutiyoso obey court
AJI demands Sutiyoso obey court Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) said on Friday that they would demand an immediate execution of the Central Jakarta District Court's ruling last month ordering Governor Sutiyoso to apologize to AJI for intimidating a Warta Kota daily journalist.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators lack statesmanship
Legislators lack statesmanship From Koran Tempo Even with 500 intellectuals working as legislators, the House of Representatives (DPR) still cannot pass the general elections bill, and its approval has been postponed three times already. The final solution for its ratification may be voting. The bill is of vital importance and it should, of course, be profoundly discussed.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, Feb. 22, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program 8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Cagar Pesona 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat 10:30 Talk Show 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Children's Program 3:00 Oto Screen 3:30 TV Drama: Bintangnya Bintang 4:00 Religious Teachings...
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo controversy
Bank Lippo controversy The controversy over the two different audited financial reports for the third quarter of 2002, issued by publicly listed Bank Lippo, and the absence of quick, firm action to deal with the case almost two months since its disclosure, has raised an alarming signal about the effectiveness of bank supervision and the capability of the capital market watchdog.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Outlawing nonvoting drives
Outlawing nonvoting drives Benny Subianto, Research Associate Center for Chinese Studies, Jakarta The legislature has finally approved the election bill, which maintained a clause stipulating that anybody who campaigned against voting in the 2004 elections must be tried in a court of law. The campaigners are to be punished with a sentence of up to one year in prison or a fine of up to Rp 10 million.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta sabotages
Jakarta sabotages Papua's autonomy Kanis Dursin Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jayapura The decision to split up Papua into three provinces has eroded what little trust the Papuans had developed toward the government since the implementation of the special autonomy law on Jan. 1, 2002. This decision also sends out a strong message to other troubled provinces, particularly Aceh, that the central government has no intention to honor agreements into which it voluntarily enters.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents destroy guard posts
Residents destroy guard posts TANGERANG: Some 300 residents of Bonar village, Balaraja district, Tangerang regency, went on the rampage and destroyed 10 security guard posts here late on Thursday in retaliation at a provocative statement issued by a supporter of elected village chief Idil Samsidi. Balaraja Police chief Adj. Comr.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
BIN seeks more teeth in dealing with terrorism
BIN seeks more teeth in dealing with terrorism Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The State Intelligence Agency (BIN) demanded on Friday that it be given extra powers that would enable it to carry out crucial tasks to prevent terrorist attacks throughout the country. Deputy chief of BIN As'at Said stated that BIN should be given more authority, than the current level that only includes authentication of preliminary reports from investigators.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Investing in RI: What's holding back recovery? David Jay Green Country Director Indonesia Resident Mission in Jakarta of the Manila-based Asian Development Bank. dgreen@adb.org 2. Dawn -- The roots of corruption 1 x 32 The roots of corruption in Pakistan Sultan Ahmed The Dawn Asia News Network Karachi, Pakistan 3. Sincu -- Spirit of Bandung over KL 2 X 21 Spirit of Bandung over Kuala Lumpur Sin Chew Daily Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
266 haj stranded in Mecca
266 haj stranded in Mecca JAKARTA: At least 266 Indonesian haj are stranded in Saudi Arabia and cannot return home as they have no airline tickets, a government official said on Friday. Wardani Muchsin, head of the Indonesian haj office in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, said that 139 of the haj had been sent there by PT Tajak Ekspress and the remaining 127 by PT Valdatama Angga Prima, two travel bureaus authorized to organize special haj trips, known as ONH plus.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Broadcasting law takes effect without President's approval
Broadcasting law takes effect without President's approval Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The much criticized broadcasting law has taken effect without approval of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, who refrained from signing the legislation due to mounting protests against it. The President's refusal to ink the bill endorsed by the House of Representatives is unusual, although it does not affect the legitimacy of the broadcasting law.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sveshnikov accepts offer to train RI's chess team
Sveshnikov accepts offer to train RI's chess team Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former Russian national chess coach Grand Master (GM) Evgeny Sveshnikov is relishing coaching the Indonesian chess team for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "Of course, I'm very happy to train a chess team in Indonesia.
Sat, 22 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
HIV/AIDS: Problems of empowerment
HIV/AIDS: Problems of empowerment Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta 2. Liem: The trick in fighting corruption 1 x 32 The trick to fight corruption Herbert J. Liem International Capital Markets Observer Jakarta/New York 3. Jusuf -- Indonesia is slowly regaining control 2 X 21 Indonesia slowly regains regional control Jusuf Wanandi Co-founder, Member Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta