Archive: 24 February 2003
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Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
President criticized for overnight stop in S'pore
President criticized for overnight stop in S'pore The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri came under fire on Sunday for stopping over in Singapore on her way to Malaysia to attend a two-day summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). She and her entourage left Jakarta on Saturday for Singapore, where they overnighted for unknown reasons, and arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday at 8:30 a.m.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
APEC to meet in Bangkok on anti-terrorism
APEC to meet in Bangkok on anti-terrorism Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top economic officials from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) member countries will meet in Bangkok on Monday to discuss ways of enhancing anti-terrorism security and help boost regional trade. Rifana Erni, directorate general of domestic trade affairs at the Ministry of Trade and Industry said that the planned two-day meeting would be focused on the "Secure Trade" initiative proposed by the U.S.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor faces threat from RI-based militias: UN
E. Timor faces threat from RI-based militias: UN Agence France-Presse, Dili Anti-independence militia have launched a "terrorist strategy" to undermine East Timor's government before the planned United Nations withdrawal from the country next year, a top UN peacekeeper says. Brig. Gen.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislation not sufficient to combat piracy
Legislation not sufficient to combat piracy M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recording and publishing industry in the country expressed their pessimism in regards the government's drive to curb piracy, due to its reluctance to fully enforce the new copyright law. A representative from the Recording Industry Association (ASIRI), Arnel Affandi, said that the government's leniency toward those who violate the law would backfire on the campaign against piracy.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cinangka residents complain of pollution
Cinangka residents complain of pollution BOGOR: Cinangka residents in the Ciampea subdistrict of Bogor regency have submitted a complaint to the local police about water and air pollution caused by home industries recycling used car batteries. Maesaroh, 50, one of the residents said that the industries recklessly dump the battery water and then burn the whole battery to remove the plastic molding and remove the battery cells inside for recycling. "They've been doing this for a long time.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Spirit of Bandung over Kuala Lumpur
Spirit of Bandung over Kuala Lumpur Sin Chew Daily, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Over the last two weeks, the local media have cooked up the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Summit. News related to the summit have filled the air. Driving into Kuala Lumpur, one will not fail to encounter that kind of atmosphere as the city is bracing itself for the big day.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. LAWYER: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. LAWYER: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 LBH provides lawyers for Tanah Abang fire victims 2. RUTAN: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Prisons need injection of funds to ease overcrowding problem or Prisons urgently need funds to ease overcrowding problem 3. SUKAWAN: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Villagers demand public transportation 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 32 'Police should crack down on bogus police' or 'What will happen if police lend their guns?' or 'What if police lend their firearms?'
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P leader threatens press, students
PDI-P leader threatens press, students The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior member of the ruling Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) warned student protesters as well as a Jakarta-based newspaper not to criticize his party. Jacob Nuwa Wea, who is also the country's manpower and transmigration minister, said that Rakyat Merdeka (Free People) newspaper and the students had been criticizing the party "too much".
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Customs office boosts inspection at seaports to curb smuggling
Customs office boosts inspection at seaports to curb smuggling Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise has recently intensified its supervision in a number of seaports in a bid to help curb rampant smuggling and corruption.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
New commission urgent to combat judicial corruption
New commission urgent to combat judicial corruption Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Law Committee (KHN) has urged the government, the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court to immediately form a judicial commission to eradicate the endemic corruption in the judiciary.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait - February 25
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait - February 25 SIGNING CEREMONY: Representatives of Hemoco Selayar International and AMRO Bank NV sign a cooperation agreement on the appointment of the bank as Hemoco's financial adviser. The signing ceremony was held at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuwait.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. helps Philippines talk with antimoney laundering body
U.S. helps Philippines talk with antimoney laundering body Agence France-Presse, Manila U.S. officials have been helping the Philippines secure a dialogue with representatives of an international anti-money laundering task force which has threatened sanctions against Manila, Filipino officials said on Sunday. Filipino officials were coordinating with the U.S.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati urges peaceful elections
Megawati urges peaceful elections Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the Indonesian community here on Sunday to hold the first direct presidential election in 2004 peacefully, to show the country's commitment to nurturing democracy and reform. She said that, after having survived the first democratic elections in 1999, Indonesia must be able to maintain peace in the 2004 elections.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aid misses targets in Belu
Aid misses targets in Belu BELU, East Nusa Tengara: Experts from the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries have uncovered indications that government assistance here may have missed its targets. The experts, Dulmiad Iriana and Endi Herawandi, discovered the discrepancies during the Second Coastal Community Development and Fisheries Resource Management Meeting in Belu, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Checked
Checked COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait ADVERTORIAL Hemoco's oil refinery project in Selayar Island, South Sulawesi, makes significant progress The development of the Hemoco International Oil Refinery Project in Selayar Island, South Sulawesi, has entered a crucial stage. In January, the management of Hemoco appointed international financial institution ABN AMRO Bank NV as its financial advisor.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
2,500 people plant trees on Merapi slopes
2,500 people plant trees on Merapi slopes YOGYAKARTA: About 3,00 civil servants, military and police personnel, party activists, members of charitable organizations, and local residents of Sleman regency, Yogyakarta, planted a wide variety of trees on the southern slopes of Mt. Merapi on Saturday. The reforestation campaign was focused on the so-called third square slope -- the highest in the Turgo mountain range -- which is now completely deforested due to fires during last year's dry season.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait
COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait ADVERTORIAL Hemoco's oil refinery project in Selayar Island makes significant progress The development of the Hemoco International Oil Refinery Project in Selayar Island, South Sulawesi, has entered a crucial stage. In January, the management of Hemoco appointed international financial institution ABN AMRO Bank NV as its financial advisor. The selection of ABN AMRO Bank was due to the bank's expertise in advising the oil and gas sector in the region and internationally.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Chikungunya' panic takes root in rain-prone regions
`Chikungunya' panic takes root in rain-prone regions The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After affecting hundreds of people in West and Central Java provinces, the chikungunya epidemic has now spread to other regions in the country, causing widespread panic in some areas. In Jember, East Java, where only a few hundred people have actually contracted the disease, many others have been rushing to local hospitals fearing that they too had been infected.
Mon, 24 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.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ijen crater, more than stunning landscape
Ijen crater, more than stunning landscape James Durston, Contributor, Banyuwangi, East Java Sulfurous, volcanic crater Kawah Ijen, East Java, holds within its steep walls one of the most hypnotic sights that Indonesia offers the traveler -- a lake with an aqua-blue surface, smooth like a mirror, cutting a vivid image across the sharpened gray crags of the surrounding mountains, themselves backed by a clean, electric sky.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unicef pledges US$1.5 million for Papua
Unicef pledges US$1.5 million for Papua MANOKWARI, Papua: The United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef) pledged on Saturday some US$1.5 million in financial assistance for Papua province in the 2003 fiscal year. "The fund will support the provincial administration's programs on health, education, and the protection of mothers and children," Antara quoted Unicef staffer Jeanne Rini P as saying in Manokwari, Papua, on Saturday.
Mon, 24 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.
Mon, 24 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.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Americans in Asia on alert for Iraq war backlash
Americans in Asia on alert for Iraq war backlash Roberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore With a new war in Iraq looming on the horizon, U.S. embassies, military bases, schools and companies in the Asia-Pacific region are bracing for a potentially violent anti-American backlash. Security for hundreds of thousands of U.S. civilians, diplomats and servicemen in the region has been stepped up since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks in the U.S.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
War on Iraq, war against Muslims: Mahathir
War on Iraq, war against Muslims: Mahathir Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Delegates to a summit representing more than half the world backed strong calls for Iraq to disarm while opposing a U.S.-led attack on Baghdad, and host nation Malaysia warned on Sunday that an invasion of Iraq would be seen as "a war against Muslims." Preparations for the Non-Aligned Movement summit opening on Monday have been dominated by the U.S.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/Scene
JP/4/Scene House urged to probe decree on Papua JAKARTA: A church minister called on the House of Representatives to set up a special committee to investigate Presidential Instruction No. 1/2003 on the division of Papua province into three, which is strongly opposed by the Papuan people. "I was shocked and disappointed with the issuance of the presidential instruction which has raised confusion among the people," Karel Phil Erari said on Saturday.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
The magic of digitalization
The magic of digitalization By Ari Darmawan Contributor Jakarta One of the latest advances in technology is digitalization. The word "digital" has mesmerized almost everyone, from kids to adults.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait - February 25
FOR COUNTRY PROFILE: Kuwait - February 25 SIGNING CEREMONY: Representatives of Hemoco Selayar International and AMRO Bank NV sign a cooperation agreement on the appointment of the bank as Hemoco's financial adviser. The signing ceremony was held at the Indonesian Embassy in Kuwait.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents demand employment
Residents demand employment TANGERANG: Residents of Pakualan village, Serpong district, Tangerang, where the proposed Plaza Serpong is under construction, have asked the plaza management to allocate 60 percent of vacant jobs to local residents once it is in operation, an official said on Friday. Village chief Sulaeman said the demand was delivered by residents who were still jobless. Most of them were senior high school graduates, but some had university degrees.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Govt faces calls to annul policy for debtors2
* Headlines: Govt faces calls to annul policy for debtors2 * National: Election campaign rules stir debate 4 * Archipelago: Floods submerge crops, villages5 * Opinion: Jakarta erects barriers to Papua's autonomy7 * City: LBH provides lawyers for Tanah Abang fire victims8 * Sports: World Cup haunted by ghosts of controversy9 * World: Washington gives UN final notice on Iraq11 * Business: Saudi Arabia boosts oil storage capacity14 * Features: Ijen crater, more than stunning landscape19
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
End of the great Indonesian Internet age?
End of the great Indonesian Internet age? Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta Four years ago, in the aftermath of the Asian economic crisis, a virtual industry exploded, promising to change the world. With former U.S. vice president Al Gore's declaration of the so-called "information superhighway", the Internet was meant to make our lives easier. It was supposed to enhance communications, promote cultural exchanges and educate the masses.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI firmer on Korea, shuns role on Iraq
RI firmer on Korea, shuns role on Iraq Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia President Megawati Soekarnoputri met North Korean President Kim Yong-Nam here on Sunday as part of Indonesia's efforts to help defuse the crisis on the Korean Peninsula, but was poised to shun a proactive role in the Iraq issue.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Villagers demand public transportation
Villagers demand public transportation Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At least 7,000 residents of Sukawangi village in Bogor, some 60 kilometers south of Jakarta, have demanded proper access and regular transportation to and from their village to facilitate their daily activities and business. Villagers here need access to transportation to sell their agricultural products, to shop for their daily needs, and to obtain proper medical services.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
N. Sulawesi's Mount Lokon spews ash: Mount Lokon in Indonesia's
N. Sulawesi's Mount Lokon spews ash: Mount Lokon in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province erupted Sunday, spewing rocks and ash that blanketed two villages on its slope. The 1,689 meter high Mount Lokon, which last erupted in 1991 forcing the evacuation of at least 11,000 people from its slopes, began spewing rocks and ash around 0230 GMT, said Abu Solihin of the vulcanology office in Manado, the provincial capital.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Anti-independence militias trying to undermine E Timor, says
Anti-independence militias trying to undermine E Timor, says peacekeeper Agence France-Presse Dili Anti-independence militia have launched a "terrorist strategy" to undermine East Timor's government before the planned United Nations withdrawal from the country next year, a top UN peacekeeper says. Brig. Gen.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prisons need injection of funds to ease overcrowding
Prisons need injection of funds to ease overcrowding Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Every day, Abdul Gofar, a guard at Salemba penitentiary in Central Jakarta, has to watch over more than 200 prisoners in two blocks of the 14-block prison. To do that he has a baton and a shield, which he carefully conceals close to his private toilet, thinking that if the prisoners see the equipment, it might well provoke violence in the blocks he oversees.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Local PCs make big leap
Local PCs make big leap I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Locally assembled personal computers (PCs) have now started to dominate the local PC market. More and more local buyers, particularly individuals, have turned to locally made PCs, not only due to their lower prices, but also their relatively better quality. Market share of the locally made PCs has continued to increase since early 2000, in line with the launch of better-quality PCs by local producers.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves loan for coral reef rehabilitation
ADB approves loan for coral reef rehabilitation The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a US$33 million loan for Indonesia to help improve the latter's capacity to manage and rehabilitate damaged coral reefs and their ecosystems. The loan was signed in Manila by ADB president Tadao Chino and the Charge d' Affaires of Indonesia for the Philippines A.E. Alexander Laturiuw last week.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
New commission urgent to combat judicial corruption
New commission urgent to combat judicial corruption Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Law Committee (KHN) has urged the government, the House of Representatives and the Supreme Court to immediately form a judicial commission to eradicate the endemic corruption in the judiciary.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
House settles issue on workers' dismissal in labor bill
House settles issue on workers' dismissal in labor bill Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has finally settled the issue of dismissal, the most controversial issue in the bill on workers' protection, paving the way for its endorsement on Tuesday.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soul and beggar
Soul and beggar From Republika I completely disagree with the editorial on Jan. 29, 2003 entitled The state without soul. A soul is God's secret, created by Him, the Almighty, and exists only in living things. If Singaporeans now call us "beggars", it probably means that we should not be too demanding. Anyway, what is Singapore compared to Indonesia?
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Anti-independence militias trying to undermine E Timor, says
Anti-independence militias trying to undermine E Timor, says peacekeeper Agence France-Presse Dili Anti-independence militia have launched a "terrorist strategy" to undermine East Timor's government before the planned United Nations withdrawal from the country next year, a top UN peacekeeper says. Brig. Gen.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Stock market will remain under pressure due to Iraq'
'Stock market will remain under pressure due to Iraq' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a slight rise last week, the Jakarta Composite Index will remain under pressure this week on continued concerns about the prospect of a war in Iraq, stock analysts said. Last week's trading saw the stock index climb by around 0.8 percent to close at 402.24 points, up 2.728 as compared to the week before.
Mon, 24 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.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian Open leading final round scores
Malaysian Open leading final round scores US$1.1 million Carslberg Malaysian Open 260 - Arjun Atwal (Ind) 62 65 67 66 264 - Retief Goosen (Rsa) 66 64 66 68, Brad Kennedy (Aus) 68 66 66 64 266 - Dean Robertson (Gbr) 66 70 64 66 267 - Thammanoon Srirot (Tha) 63 69 70 65 268 - Daniel Chopra (Swe) 65 68 66 69 269 - Ted Oh (Kor) 64 67 70 68 270 - Patrik Sjoland (Swe) 68 66 70 66 271 - Simon Dyson (Gbr) 65 70 68 68, Simon Khan (Gbr) 69 67 67 68, Liang Wen-chong 68 66 66 71 (Chi), Gerald Rosales (Phi)...
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Businesses call for lower bank lending rate
Businesses call for lower bank lending rate The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businesspeople urged the country's banking sector to lower interest rates on bank loans because the current rate level was too costly, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in Indonesia
Toyota Camry ranked as top vehicle in Indonesia With a great international reputation, and now a great local one as well, the Toyota Camry seems to be close to perfection. Can you imagine what it's like to drive Indonesian Car of the Year 2002? The Toyota Camry has made massive inroads into the domestic automotive industry.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real
Barsa Company: Not just a game, it's business for real The glaring sun over the skies of Sangatta, East Kutai regency, Kalimantan, was partly covered by clouds on that particular day in February. The blistering heat enveloped the entire city including one of the classrooms of the Sangatta senior high school (SMU Negeri 1 Sangatta). However, the extremely high temperature did not seem to disturb the 20 students -- mostly first and second graders -- who were having a discussion.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati calls for greater role for private sector in NAM
Megawati calls for greater role for private sector in NAM Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the private sector in all member countries of the Nonaligned Movement (NAM) on Sunday to help strengthen once again the movement's stature in international affairs, both politically and economically.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Investing in RI: What's holding back recovery?
Investing in RI: What's 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.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
LBH provides lawyers for Tanah Abang fire victims
LBH provides lawyers for Tanah Abang fire victims Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH-Jakarta) will provide lawyers for victims of the Tanah Abang market fire if the latter need assistance in suing city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya for its negligence which caused the fire on Wednesday.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Digital printing more cost effective
Digital printing more cost effective By Rangga Ivananda Contributor Jakarta Digital printing technology is a continuation of digital imaging. Once digital imaging is completed on a computer, its result can be then printed on digital printers. Various printed materials, such as company profiles, presentation sheets, calendars, posters and the like for certain businesses are printed only in limited quantities, which would be costly if printed by conventional printing companies.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Floods submerge crops, villages as heavy rain affects regions
Floods submerge crops, villages as heavy rain affects regions The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The torrential rains that have struck several parts of the country over the past few days have given rise to widespread floods that have submerged crops and homes. In Belu, Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara, at least 576 hectares of corn were destroyed by the floods, prompting the local administration to promise it would supply farmers with replacement seeds.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government faces rising calls to annul policy for debtors
Government faces rising calls to annul policy for debtors Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Legal Commission (KHN) has urged the government to annul a presidential instruction which frees heavily indebted former bank owners from their past banking crimes, in a move that could well resurrect the long-standing debate over the policy.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Draft military bill may give more might to TNI
Draft military bill may give more might to TNI Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has been preparing a controversial bill giving authority to the Indonesian military commander to deploy military personnel in an emergency without the approval of the president.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta erects barriers to Papua's autonomy
Jakarta erects barriers to 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.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Confusion in drug case confirms earlier rumor of Hamzah's wives
Confusion in drug case confirms earlier rumor of Hamzah's wives Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the nation was rocked the past few days by rumors that one of Vice President Hamzah Haz' children was busted by police in a drug-related case last Thursday, the controversy ironically confirmed an older rumor: he has three wives, at least.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. NAM: 1 x 45
1. NAM: 1 x 45 NAM can drive reform in the UN, say observers 2. KL: 1 x 42 War on Iraq, war against Muslims: Mahathir 3. BUSINESS: 2 x 32 Megawati calls for greater role for private sector in NAM 4. SINGAPORE: 2 x 24 President criticized for overnight stop in S'pore
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra administration ready to fund `TVRI'
N. Sumatra administration ready to fund `TVRI' Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin said on Saturday that his administration was ready to take over the financing of TVRI's Medan station to ensure that the station would still go on air. Nurdin said the North Sumatra government had no objection to providing financial assistance for TVRI Medan if the station was no longer receiving financial support from the state budget.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
NAM can drive reform in the UN, say observers
NAM can drive reform in the UN, say observers Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Kuala Lumpur Despite skepticism over its role in the modern world, observers agree that the Nonaligned Movement (NAM) plays an important role in articulating developing countries' demands for a fairer world order. Former foreign affairs minister Alwi Shihab said on Saturday that NAM would still play an important role in international diplomacy in the future.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Election campaign rules stir debate
Election campaign rules stir debate Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Now that legislators have permitted the participation of the heads of state in the election campaigns next year, questions have already surfaced on the extent of their involvement, without compromising public interests.
Mon, 24 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Surging Atwal with
Surging Atwal with three-shot lead at halfway stage of Malaysian Open Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur India's Arjun Atwal ended his second round Saturday with a six- under-par 65 to open up a three-shot lead over South African Retief Goosen at the US$1.1 million Malaysian Open. Atwal, who was four-under after seven holes before a tropical thunderstorm brought a premature end to play Friday, toured his remaining 11 holes in two-under with birdies on 15 and 18 at the Mines Resort et Golf Club.