Archive: 6 February 2003
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Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stage rallies
Stage rallies without anarchy From Koran Tempo The government's decision to simultaneously hike the fuel and utility prices has met with a strong reaction, not only from politicians but also from students, non-governmental organizations, workers, businesspeople and public transportation drivers, all demanding that the government revoke its decision. Students have staged street rallies to express their opinions. Our country's Law No.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister considers ordering revote
Minister considers ordering revote Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung, Lampung Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno has hinted at proposing a revote for the new governor of Lampung, in what is being dubbed a political plot to bar a dissentious member of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's party from assuming the top post in the province.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Filipinos and Indonesians most 'romantically expressive' via SMS
Filipinos and Indonesians most 'romantically expressive' via SMS Associated Press, Manila Filipinos and Indonesians are the most "romantically expressive" in the region when using mobile phone messages, according to a recent survey commissioned by a mobile phone manufacturer.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SIAGA: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. SIAGA: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Residents told to prepare for floods 2. MEGA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Megawati's signature allegedly faked in regental election 3. HOTEL: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Council finds graft under hotel carpet 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 42 'Jakarta not safe at all for residents'
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia Heritage Year celebrates diversity
Indonesia Heritage Year celebrates diversity Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Indonesia has long been recognized as a paradise of diverse heritage, although not everyone seems to realize that or feel moved enough to keep it preserved. Embarking on a drive to invite more people to join in conservation efforts, the organizing committee of Indonesia Heritage Year (IHY) 2003 took "celebrating diversity" as its central theme for the event.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Problematic issues may hold up electoral bill once again
Problematic issues may hold up electoral bill once again Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The endorsement of the electoral bill may be delayed again as the factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) have still not reached an agreement on which institution the General Elections Commission (KPU) should be accountable to.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Setting priorities to ensure RI's growth
Setting priorities to ensure RI's growth Andrew Steer, World Bank, Country Director for Indonesia The annual meeting of Indonesia's government and the country's major international donors, which took place in Bali last week, saw a picture of the country that is considerably more complex -- and quite different -- from the simple caricature often seen by the outside world. Indonesia at the start of 2003 has come a long way in a short time.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Sentul's broken promises
Bukit Sentul's broken promises We'd like to express our disappointment at having bought a house in Sentul, and especially for having experienced poor after-sales service and sales representatives who made empty promises. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, my husband and I visited the after-sales service office in Sentul to ask about progress on our house.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Marine development destroying coastal environment
Marine development destroying coastal environment The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The images of sparkling and pristine sandy beaches have for years lured tourists from around the world to Bali. With around 470 kilometers of shoreline, the sea plays a very significant role in the social and religious activities of the Balinese Hindu community. The sea is worshiped as sacred, with many major Hindu temples like Tanah Lot located near the clear, blue waters.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corning wins PGN's contract
Corning wins PGN's contract NEW YORK: Corning Inc. won a contract to supply undersea optical cables to a state-owned gas company in Indonesia. A Corning spokeswoman wouldn't disclose the value the contract, although she said it was "relatively small." Corning said in a press release Tuesday that Indonesia's PT Perusahaan Gas Negara will use the company's Vascade L1000 fiber, which is designed for short-haul undersea routes.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Senayan takeover by city could prompt envy
Senayan takeover by city could prompt envy JAKARTA: Minister/State Secretary Bambang Kesowo said on Wednesday that the intention of the city administration to take over the management of the Bung Karno sports complex and the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran could create envy and prompt other regions to follow Jakarta's steps. He emphasized that basically his office would not defend its authority over the two compounds, but he called on the governor to consider the repercussions of such a move.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'135,000 Indonesians lost jobs in 2002'
'135,000 Indonesians lost jobs in 2002' JAKARTA: A total of 135,421 Indonesian workers lost their jobs last year, a 34 percent rise on the previous year, a manpower official said Wednesday., Muzni Tambusai, director general for industrial relations, told a parliamentary commission that his office had registered 4,486 cases of mass dismissals involving 135,421 workers in 2002, the state Antara news agency reported.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's signature allegedly faked in regental election
Megawati's signature allegedly faked in regental election Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang The director of a local non-governmental organization (NGO) said on Wednesday that President Megawati Soekarnoputri's signature was forged in order for a candidate to win support from his party in the Tangerang regental election.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lay offs surge by 34% in 2002
Lay offs surge by 34% in 2002 JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration reported on Wednesday a 34 percent increase in the number of workers laid off throughout 2002, or 135,421 more unemployed Indonesians compared to 2001. The ministry's director general for industrial relations, Muzni Tambusai said the figure excluded cases of lay offs that were not reported to the ministry.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and
SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more capacity with the introduction of our 3rd weekly flight. To further meet the needs of our customers, one flight operates to Colombo via Singapore while the other two fly direct from Jakarta to Colombo.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial)
Caption for photo (Sleman advertorial) Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your meetings incentives conferences events (MICE) most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flood, landslides to hit 32 towns
Flood, landslides to hit 32 towns Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With more heavy rains expected to fall, the government warned on Wednesday that flooding and landslides would occur within the next week in 32 regencies and municipalities in Java, southern Sumatra, Kalimantan, and southern and southeastern Sulawesi. State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim said flooding and landslides in the period between Feb. 5 and Feb.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-led war on Iraq could coause 'complications', says Singapore
U.S.-led war on Iraq could coause 'complications', says Singapore Agence France-Presse, Singapore A U.S.-led military strike against Iraq could cause 'complications' for Southeast Asian states with large Muslim populations if the conflict was perceived as a war on Islam, a top Singapore official said. Foreign Minister S. Jayakumar said in remarks made available Wednesday it was vital for any conflict in the Gulf to be seen in the context of a campaign to disarm Saddam Hussein.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Scholars hope to reduce water turbidity
Scholars hope to reduce water turbidity JAKARTA: Postgraduate students in the Civilian Engineering Department at the University of Indonesia began on Wednesday a one-year research project to find an environmentally friendly technology to help reduce the turbidity of tap water.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on Iraq
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on Iraq Simon Cameron-Moore Reuters Putrajaya, Malaysia Any U.S.-led attack on Iraq risks fanning Muslim feelings of persecution and creating a new generation of would-be al-Qaeda members, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned in an interview on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
NHK sued for disputed footage
NHK sued for disputed footage JAKARTA: A former employee of Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK), Japan's biggest and only public television station, has filed a civil suit against the company for allegedly engineering fish bombings off Baranglompo Island, South Sulawesi in 1997. Frans Padak Demon, whose employment contract with NHK expired in 1998, alleged here on Wednesday that former NHK Jakarta Bureau chief Tsutomu Sakamoto had engineered the fish bombings by asking local fishermen to bomb the fish.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 6, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 6, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo, The Greatest Love For All, by five Bali's leading photographes, Agus Pande, Murdani Usman, Toto Parwatha, Rama Surya, Ulung Wicaksono, at Center Stage, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. until Feb. 14, Contact: Deddy (Tel. 0361-761869). * Painting AIDA The Space in Between by Peter Dittmar, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan, Ubud (Tel. 0361-979253), until Feb. 15.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Price reduction not enough
Price reduction not enough From Koran Tempo The fuel and utility price hikes have triggered nationwide protests from different sectors in society, demanding the lowering of these prices and also the replacement of the national leaders. Clearly, the reduction of fuel and utility prices alone was not enough. This issue should be settled by an integrated package of economic and political reforms, particularly in terms of the commitment to and a program for corruption elimination.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/WB
JP/13/WB WB urges speedier legal and governance reforms The Jakarta Post Jakarta World Bank country director Andrew Steer said on Tuesday it was now time for the Indonesian government to take the political resolve it had demonstrated in its sound macroeconomic management and its prompt response to the terrorist bomb attack on Bali, and focus on improving the investment climate, reforming the legal system and developing good governance.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Appeal to politicians
Appeal to politicians From Media Indonesia Recently many politicians have been giving the Megawati administration a rap over the knuckles, particularly with regards her policy to hike fuel prices and utility rates. It is of course legal to voice one's aspirations or criticism, or to offer a constructive advise to an individual or the government. But now, their criticism tends to be focused on her administration's policies.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is anyone capabale of running this country?
Is anyone capabale of running this country? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Indonesia's tragedy is a crisis of leadership, I wrote in this newspaper in October 1998. Alas, we are now going through the worst stage of leadership crisis since the resignation of president Soeharto in May of that year, which was generally understood as the onset of the "era of reform".
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three more killed as flooding spreads
Three more killed as flooding spreads The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flash floods have swept over parts of Sumatra, Java and Kalimantan, killing at least three people in Bengkulu and paralyzing public transportation in Riau and West Java. Idian, 44, Mukti, 30, and Rifal, 7, all residents of Cito Mandi village in Rejang Lebong regency, Bengkulu, were found dead and four others went missing when flash floods from the overflowing River Belimbing hit the regency on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gallstone treatment made simpler
Gallstone treatment made simpler Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many people have died due to incorrect diagnosis when all the time they simply had gallstones, a condition that is actually easy to cure, a professor of medicine says. Internist Laurentius A.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
MUI supports death penalty for drug dealers
MUI supports death penalty for drug dealers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) added its support for the execution of six drug dealers on death row following President Megawati Soekarnoputri's refusal to grant them pardons. The head of the MUI's fatwa (Islamic religious edict) commission, Ma'ruf Amin, said on Wednesday that the council threw its weight behind the executions as drugs were a threat to the younger generation.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Citizenship bill maintains institutionalized racism
Citizenship bill maintains institutionalized racism Moch. N. Kurniawan and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Demands for the elimination of institutionalized discrimination against Chinese-Indonesians have fallen on deaf ears as both the government and House have moved to reinforce existing discriminatory laws.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seen on radar screens, mysterious 'black flights' confound Indonesians
Seen on radar screens, mysterious 'black flights' confound Indonesians Slobodan Lekic, Associated Press, Yogyakarta They appear as faint specks on radar screens, lurking at the far reaches of Indonesian airspace. Yet by the time fighter jets scramble to intercept them, the phantom intruders vanish without a trace. No one is sure what these "black flights" might be.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Meanwhile, Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia was stopped in
Meanwhile, Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja of Indonesia was stopped in the second round of the US$140,000 Indian Open, losing 7-5, 5-7, 3-6 to Maria Kirilenko of Russia in Hyderabad on Wednesday. Angie, who beat Jelena Kostanic of Russia in the opening round, squandered match points five times in the second set while leading 5-3, according to her manager Virginia Rusli.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that
Some of the facilities and souvenirs in the Sleman regency that make your MICE most memorable: star-rated hotels, sophisticated meeting rooms and unique traditional handicrafts.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Jakarta not safe at all for residents'
'Jakarta not safe at all for residents' The bomb blast on Monday has shocked many as it occurred at a building within the National Police Headquarters, which is supposed to be invulnerable to such attacks. The explosion clearly illustrates that the city is not a secure and comfortable place to live. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about security issues in Jakarta: Aldo, 17, is in his second year at Regina Pacis Senior High School in Palmerah, West Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 x 10
4 x 10 Three more killed as flooding spreads JP/5/Kastari 2 x 25 Indonesia will not extradite Kastari to Singapore: Police JP/5/bentrok 1 x 37 Army detains soldier for Dumai attack JP/5/lampung 1 x 35 Minister considers ordering revote
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to stick with Aceh peace accord
Govt to stick with Aceh peace accord JAKARTA: Despite the frequent violations of the peace deal, Indonesia will continue to comply with the cessation of hostilities agreement it signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) on Dec. 9, 2002. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said here on Wednesday that the government would entrust the Joint Security Committee (JSC) to handle all violations of the truce.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on Iraq
Mahathir warns U.S. against ignoring United Nations on Iraq Simon Cameron-Moore Reuters Putrajaya, Malaysia Any U.S.-led attack on Iraq risks fanning Muslim feelings of persecution and creating a new generation of would-be al-Qaeda members, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad warned in an interview on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sambi, a unique heritage village
Sambi, a unique heritage village Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Sambi, a hamlet in Pakembinangun village, Sleman regency, boasts no historical artifacts or outstanding architectural works. Yet, State Minister for Tourism and Culture I Gde Ardhika and Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih chose Sambi to announce the start of Indonesia Heritage Year (IHY) 2003 recently. The chairwoman of IHY's organizing committee, Laretna T.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
C&C ups Astra stake to 34.3%
C&C ups Astra stake to 34.3% Dow Jones, Singapore Motor vehicle distributor Cycle & Carriage Ltd. said Wednesday it has raised its stake in Indonesia's PT Astra International to 34.3 percent from 31.1 percent. C&C subscribed to 553.4 million Astra rights shares, comprising its own entitlement as well as Toyota Motor Corp.'s entitlement, for US$77.7 million. In addition, C&C acquired 11.3 million Astra shares from the market for $2.8 million.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt moves to quash support for OPM
Govt moves to quash support for OPM JAKARTA: The government will step up diplomatic measures to dissuade countries from hinting at political support or recognition of rebels in the eastern most province of Papua. "We'll use global diplomacy so that the world wholly respects and support the territorial integrity of Papua," Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Traveling on top of trains
Traveling on top of trains From Warta Kota The state railway company, PT KAI, once threatened to use water cannons to force down passengers who sat on top of the train cars. Now it turns out that a lot of children are also climbing up on top of train cars, which is terribly risky. Every day, electric and diesel cars are crowded on top with passengers, mostly children. It is doubtful that these people have bought tickets for their trips.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Further interest rate cuts still possible this year: BI
Further interest rate cuts still possible this year: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said there was still more room for the central bank to continue to lower its benchmark interest rate this year. He said that the lower interest rate environment could be made possible amid expectations of slower inflation.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, India seek extradition treaty
S'pore, India seek extradition treaty SINGAPORE: Singapore and New Delhi have held talks about an extradition treaty and mutual legal assistance pact to fight terrorism and crime, India's Deputy Prime Minister Lal Krishna Advani said here on Wednesday. Advani said the two countries had also agreed to study the establishment of a joint working group on combating terrorism and organized crime. Advani said he had met with top Singapore officials, including President S.R.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Teten keeps the candle burning
Teten keeps the candle burning Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teten Masduki believes that if someone lights a candle to show the way in the dark, others will follow. Teten firmly holds onto this wisdom as he leads the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) that he and his fellow Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (LBH) activists founded on June 21, 1998.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Appeal to politicians
Appeal to politicians From Media Indonesia Recently many politicians have been giving the Megawati administration a rap over the knuckles, particularly with regards her policy to hike fuel prices and utility rates. It is of course legal to voice one's aspirations or criticism, or to offer a constructive advise to an individual or the government. But now, their criticism tends to be focused on her administration's policies.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia will not extradite Kastari to Singapore: Police
Indonesia will not extradite Kastari to Singapore: Police Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Indonesia has no plan to extradite Singapore citizen Mas Slamet bin Kastari, alias Eddy Haryanto, who was arrested in Tanjung Pinang on Sunday night for the possession of a fake identity card. Authorities in Singapore had been searching for Kastari, who is believed to be the leader of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) in Singapore and is thought to have planned several terrorist attacks on the island-nation.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega agrees to raise import tariff on rice
Mega agrees to raise import tariff on rice The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has personally agreed to raise the import tariff on rice in a bid to keep out less expensive foreign rice, so domestic rice producers can continue to sell at the current prices, according to chairman of the Indonesian Farmers Association (HKTI) Siswono Yudohusodo. "The President has agreed," he was quoted by detik.com as saying following a meeting with Megawati at the presidential house.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Steer -- From stability to growth
1. Steer -- From stability to growth 1 X 38 Setting priorities to ensure growth or Setting priorities to ensure RI's growth Andrew Steer World Bank Country Director for Indonesia 2. Nasa -- Just a waste of space 1 X 32 NASA cutbacks a waste of space Matthew Engel Guardian News Service Washington 3. Dawn -- Lessons from Vietnam 2 X 21 Lessons from Vietnam: The 'errors of judgment' Omar Kureishi The Dawn Asia News Network Karachi, Pakistan
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java Muslim school accused of militancy by MUI
West Java Muslim school accused of militancy by MUI Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top Muslim authorities have linked the Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school to an outlawed militant movement that violently struggled for the establishment of an Indonesian Islamic State (NII) during the post-colonial period from 1949 to 1962.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tulamben, Bali's famaous diving paradise
Tulamben, Bali's famaous diving paradise Annabel Thomas, Contributor, Tulamben, Bali Tulamben is rightly Bali's most famous diving area and therefore where you are most likely to see internationally-recognized underwater photographers and writers. Bali is situated in the Indo-Pacific, the world's richest marine biogeographic zone.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TREND Column
TREND Column Appearing every Wednesday and Saturday, this new column presents information on new products and services, such as recently opened restaurants, boutiques, the latest fashion, trends in cosmetics and innovations in technology, just to name a few. Apart from the usual black and white, it is also possible to advertise in color in the TREND column without having to meet the regular minimum size requirement set for color advertisements in The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police to simplify bomb reporting
Police to simplify bomb reporting Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hot on the heels of the bomb attack on the Wisma Bhayangkari at National Police Headquarters, the police are considering simplifying the procedures for reporting bombs to the bomb squad so as to ensure a quicker response. City Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo admitted that the drawn-out procedures for reacting to bomb threats had contributed to the bomb squad's failure to arrive at the scene before the bomb went off.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batam to sign pact with JICC
Batam to sign pact with JICC Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JICC) in Singapore to promote the island as an investment destination for Japanese investors. Under the MoU, which will be signed on Feb.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and
rta. The presence of Dome has won the heart of caf enthusiasts as it offers 100 percent Arabica coffee in a cozy, relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. The growing interest among young executives in having coffee, lunch or dinner at Dome has prompted the management to set up other outlets in Jakarta and beyond. Dome outlets in Jakarta can be easily found in Plaza Indonesia and Townsquare Cilandak. Two others in Mall Kelapa Gading III and Block M Plaza will soon be operated in early this year.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts on Coca-Cola over RI operations
Pressure mounts on Coca-Cola over RI operations Dow Jones, Sydney Coca-Cola Amatil is battling pressure to exit its Indonesian business as some blue chip investment banks, including Merrill Lynch, continue to question the company's strategy in that market. Indonesia accounts for around 11 percent of Coca-Cola Amatil's sales, 5 percent of earnings before interest and tax, and 9 percent of net assets, ranking it fourth in size behind the company's operations in Australia, Oceania and South Korea.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six years sought for ex-BI director
Six years sought for ex-BI director JAKARTA: Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday a six-year jail term for former Bank Indonesia director Hendrobudiyanto, who is accused of abuse of power leading to Rp 9.7 trillion (US$1.08 million) in state losses. "The defendant has been proven to have committed corruption together with other former directors of the central bank, namely Paul Sutopo and Heru Supraptomo," prosecutor FX Suhartono said during the session at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bangladesh-India border tense over deportations: Bangladesh and
Bangladesh-India border tense over deportations: Bangladesh and India strengthened their border security forces and hundreds of fearful villagers left their homes on Wednesday as a standoff over deportations heightened tensions along the border. Indian authorities have tried to deport hundreds of Bengali-speaking Muslims it says are illegal Bangladeshi migrants.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Price reduction not enough
Price reduction not enough From Koran Tempo The fuel and utility price hikes have triggered nationwide protests from different sectors in society, demanding the lowering of these prices and also the replacement of the national leaders. Clearly, the reduction of fuel and utility prices alone was not enough. This issue should be settled by an integrated package of economic and political reforms, particularly in terms of the commitment to and a program for corruption elimination.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kuningan landslides cause Rp 4b in losses
Kuningan landslides cause Rp 4b in losses KUNINGAN, West Java: Last week's deadly landslides that killed 10 people in Kuningan, West Java, caused more than Rp 4 billion in material losses, the Kuningan regent said on Wednesday. Arifin Setiamihardja said the losses included the destruction of dozens of houses and hundreds of others that were left on the brink of collapse due to the landslides. Dozens of hectares of farmland were also buried during the disaster, he added.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fadel wins suit against IBRA, could set a bad presedent
Fadel wins suit against IBRA, could set a bad presedent The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The former owner of the now defunct Bank Intan, Fadel Muhammad, won his suit against Bank Indonesia and the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) over the closure of Bank Intan in the wake of the late 1990s financial crisis.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dimyati to run for presidency
Dimyati to run for presidency JAKARTA: The Indonesia Our Homeland Party (PITA) has nominated its chairman Dimyati Hartonoas as its presidential candidate to contest in the 2004 elections. The nomination was announced on Wednesday after taking into account the aspirations of the party's provincial and regental branches throughout the country.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Save Our Sovereignty
Save Our Sovereignty While both the 1945 Constitution and the state ideology, Pancasila, specifically state that sovereignty lies in the hands of the people, a handful of politicians, or nearly 500 to be exact, are now about to subvert the right of more than 210 million people. As deliberations on the bill on general elections in the House of Representatives come to an end, it is becoming increasingly clear the political parties will take that sovereignty from the hands of the people.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indofarma wants higher prices for its drugs
Indofarma wants higher prices for its drugs Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned pharmaceutical company PT Indofarma urged the government to allow it to raise the prices of its drugs as the company had been overly burdened by rising production costs. Indofarma president Eddy Pramono said on Wednesday that an alternative would be to exempt the company from paying 10 percent value-added tax (VAT).
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to send peace mission to Canberra, EU
RI to send peace mission to Canberra, EU Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the mounting tension between the United States and Iraq, Indonesian religious leaders and national figures have agreed to make a series of foreign trips to Australia and Europe, including the Vatican, to campaign for world peace and to seek support for the increasing opposition to the United States' planned attack on Iraq.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN's losses likely to widen in '03
PLN's losses likely to widen in '03 JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN), said Wednesday it recorded a net loss last year, which is expected to widen this year. PLN, responding in a written statement to a question from parliament, said it recorded an estimated Rp 5.62 trillion (US$638 million) net loss last year, swinging from a net profit of Rp 180.18 billion in 2001. It expects a net loss of Rp 8.96 trillion this year but didn't elaborate.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers, employers close to agreement
Workers, employers close to agreement Moch. N. Kurniawan and Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Workers and employers have inched closer to a workable agreement with regard to several contentious and crucial issues in the labor protection and development bill, which is expected to be endorsed by the House of Representatives this month.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents told to be prepared for floods
Residents told to be prepared for floods Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The devastating floods that struck Jakarta last year may come again this month. So forecasts National Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) which issued a warning on Wednesday that heavy rains that began Tuesday night will last until at least Feb. 25. "So, residents are advised to brace themselves for floods," Governor Sutiyoso told reporters Wednesday.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Floods are menacing
Floods are menacing In early February last year, heavy rain submerged many parts of the capital, including areas that had never before been touched by flood waters. The flooding claimed many lives and crippled the capital for days. Thousands of people had to spend nights in their vehicles or in roadside shelters because the roads to their homes were underwater. Now, one year later, we are again entering February and heavy rains are expected.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dealing with dilemmas in future electoral system
Dealing with dilemmas in future electoral system The legislature is expected to approve the bill on elections next week; a bill which will be judged essentially on how far it recognizes the people's sovereignty in accordance with the Constitution. Political observer Ichlasul Amal of Gadjah Mada University in Yogyakarta talked to The Jakarta Post's Sri Wahyuni about the problems at hand. Question: What electoral system would truly guarantee the people's sovereignty?
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Presidential Guard gets downsized
Presidential Guard gets downsized The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Presidential Guard has been significantly reduced in size as part of a program to improve efficiency in the unit, says the commander of the force, Maj. Gen. Nono Sampurno. The two-star general also disclosed that the cavalry unit and armored vehicles which had previously been attached to the Presidential Guard had been returned to Army headquarters.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Premier Howard and president who?
Premier Howard and president who? Perhaps it's time for the Aussie Prime Minister to get serious about getting on with the Republic of Australia, so that the Australian people can have the opportunity to see which President takes precedence, and so that at times a President could explain a little more eloquently than a Prime Minister, the feelings Australians express on issues that concern Earth, or Bumi as it is in Bahasa Indonesia.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy fires on Chinese fishing boat
Navy fires on Chinese fishing boat JAKARTA: A naval ship fired shots on Wednesday at a Chinese boat caught fishing illegally off Papua province, injuring two of its 25 crew members, a Navy officer said. The trawler was fired on because it resisted attempts to board it and attempted to flee, said the head of the eastern fleet, Rear Adm. I Wayan Argawa. He said his men "acted according to international legal procedures, starting with warning shots up to shooting at its hull.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, February 6, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, February 6, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 6:30 English News Service 7:30 Talk Show: Sarapan 8:00 Music: Pop Daerah 8:30 DRTV 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta 9:30 TV Drama: Aku Dan Kau 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 Talk Show: RT/RW 3:03 Children's Program 4:00 Religious Teachings 4:30 Cartoon:...
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors find graft under hotel carpet
Councillors find graft under hotel carpet Ahmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council announced on Wednesday that it would set up a special team to investigate alleged corruption in a collaborative venture between the city administration and a private firm to build the five-star Sheraton Media Hotel in North Jakarta.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA needs more powerful regulation to punish debtors
IBRA needs more powerful regulation to punish debtors A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) should seek support from other institutions in its efforts to make former bank owners responsible for their banking crimes in the past, experts said. Legal expert Luhut Pangaribuan said that taking the bad ex- bankers to court would not ensure victory for the agency because of the corrupt court system here.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Army detains soldier after Dumai attack
Army detains soldier after Dumai attack Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau The military in Riau pledged on Wednesday to deal firmly with soldiers who attacked police officers in a brawl in the town of Dumai leaving two policemen injured. Maj. Gen. Tri Tamtomo, chief of the Bukit Barisan military command overseeing security in Riau and North Sumatra, said that only one suspect, identified as Second Sgt. Zul, had been detained for questioning in connection with the violence.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Jati -- Nation in search of a leader
1. Jati -- Nation in search of a leader 2 X 23 Are there any worthwhile candidates out there? or Is anyone out there capable of running this country? Is anyone capable of running this country? J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta 2. Funa -- Nation-building must be at heart of diplomacy 2 X 30 Nation-building must be at the heart of Japan's diplomacy Yoichi Funabashi The Asahi Shimbun Tokyo
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Defendant admits his man choked Theys
Defendant admits his man choked Theys SURABAYA: Lt. Col. Hartomo, a suspect in the 2001 murder of Papuan separatist leader Theys Hiyo Eluay, admitted on Wednesday that one of his subordinates, Pvt. Ahmad Zulfahmi, asphyxiated the victim after failing to convince him to drop plans to seek independence for his homeland. Theys was found dead in the outskirts of the Papua capital of Jayapura on Nov. 11, 2001.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Sentul's
Bukit Sentul's broken promises We'd like to express our disappointment at having bought a house in Sentul, and especially for having experienced poor after-sales service and sales representatives who made empty promises. On Saturday, Jan. 11, 2003, my husband and I visited the after-sales service office in Sentul to ask about progress on our house.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL's streets cleaned for NAM summit
KL's streets cleaned for NAM summit MALAYSIA: Drug addicts and the homeless will be swept off the streets of the Malaysian capital ahead of the upcoming Non- Aligned Movement (NAM) summit, a top official said on Wednesday. "We must rid the city of all negative elements," Mohmad Shaid Mohamad Taufek, Kuala Lumpur mayor, said at the reopening of an old jail that was refurbished at a cost of three million ringgit (US$789,500).
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: MUI supports death penalty for drug dealers2
* Headlines: MUI supports death penalty for drug dealers2 * National:Presidential Guard gets downsized4 * Archipelago: Three more killed as flooding spreads5 * Opinion: Setting priorities to ensure RI's growth7 * City: Council finds graft under hotel carpet8 * Sports: Kings edge Dallas on last-second 9 * World: Pyongyang vows to counter any U.S. buildup 11 * Business: Further rate cuts still possible: BI13 * Features:Teten keeps the candle burning20
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL nabs two Indonesians for drug
KL nabs two Indonesians for drug MALAYSIA: Police arrested two Indonesians -- one aged 17 -- and seized 44 kilograms of cannabis in a drug raid near Kuala Lumpur. Selangor state police chief Mohamad Noor Hamat said the teenager was arrested early on Tuesday in Gombak, just north of Kuala Lumpur, carrying 20 kilograms of cannabis and 83.5 million Indonesian rupiah (US$9,400), The New Straits Times newspaper reported.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sleman regency: A world-class site for MICE
Sleman regency: A world-class site for MICE With more and more local companies and multinational corporations requiring Meeting Incentive Convention and Exhibition (MICE) facilities, a number of holiday destinations are going out of their way to meet the needs of these companies. Yogyakarta is one Indonesian city that is extremely suitable for MICE. Besides its rich cultural heritage and scenic panoramas, it also boasts all the high-quality facilities required for MICE.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
World pancrase gives coaching clinic to local fighters
World pancrase gives coaching clinic to local fighters Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The mixed martial arts sport, which has been the focus of a TV show in Indonesia for the last three years, looks to grow in popularity as a Japanese entourage from the World Pancrase Create (WPC) is seeking to help promote the sport here. Upon invitation from the newly founded Indonesian Mixed Martial Arts Sport Association (FOBI), the WPC is holding a two- day coaching clinic for local fighters from Feb.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two die after falling from 13th floor of BI building
Two die after falling from 13th floor of BI building Two men died instantly after falling from the 13th floor of the central bank building on Jl. M.H. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday morning, Police said. Sr. Comr. Edmond Elyas, the Central Jakarta Police precinct chief said that the men, identified as Abdul Rohim and Niko, were the building cleaners, who were washing the outside windows.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega's nephew arrested for drugs
Mega's nephew arrested for drugs JAKARTA: Police captured on Tuesday night Tubagus Haryanto, 24, a step son of Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, younger sister of President Megawati Soekarnoputri for drug trafficking. Tubagus was nabbed at 10 p.m. at the bus stop in front of a McDonald's outlet in Tebet, South Jakarta when he was allegedly purchasing a small amount of putaw (type of heroin) from a drug pusher, Frans.
Thu, 06 Feb 2003, 00:00 WIB
Message from Country Manager
Message from Country Manager SriLankan Airlines is pleased to be of service to Indonesia and has been a longstanding member of the Jakarta community. Our operating schedule has changed over the years but in the year 2000 we took a conscious decision to increase our presence and added 50% more capacity with the introduction of our 3rd weekly flight. To further meet the needs of our customers, one flight operates to Colombo via Singapore while the other two fly direct from Jakarta to Colombo.