Archive: 25 March 2003
67 articles found
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terror threats not shared with police: Officers
Terror threats not shared with police: Officers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police disclosed on Monday that foreign missions have not shared information concerning possible terrorist threats against foreign interests here in retaliation for the United States-led attack on Iraq. "There is no such sharing of information between the police and foreign missions regarding the issue," police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papua refuses to revoke logging licenses
Papua refuses to revoke logging licenses Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Papua province has refused to revoke the logging licenses it granted to dozens of private firms last year, despite protests from the central government, which has claimed the move is illegal and could aggravate deforestation in the province. The refusal was voiced by a Papua delegation, comprising provincial councillors and forestry officials, at a meeting with officials from the Ministry of Forestry on Friday.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Iraq war would curtail Asia's growth prospects
Iraq war would curtail Asia's growth prospects Agence France Presse, Singapore A long war in Iraq would hurt Asia's economic prospects this year, particularly for the export-oriented countries which depend on the United States to drive growth, economists said on Monday. Even the sizzling performance of China, the region's economic star, will not be a sufficient buffer should the U.S.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hutchison still committed to RI despite criticism
Hutchison still committed to RI despite criticism Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hong Kong-based seaport operator Hutchison Port Holdings Group said it was still committed to developing the seaport in Tanjung Priok in North Jakarta owned by its subsidiary PT Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) into a regional shipping hub.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50 Students need proper moral values, not blind faith 2. RALLY: 1 x 60 Muhammadiyah condemns invasion of Iraq as rallies continue 3. WATER: 1 x 43 Water investors threaten to quit agreement 4. CANDIDATE: 2 x 30 RI may have less than five presidential candidates in 2004 5. ODD: 1 x 33 Sandwich served to 1,800 people
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy to build new base in Papua
Navy to build new base in Papua SORONG, West Papua: The Indonesian Navy plans to build a new base in the regency of Fakfak mainly, to cope with illegal fishing, a senior Navy officer said on Monday. Sorong naval base chief Maj. Kris Sri Hod said the new base would be built on a 1.2 hectare plot of land near Wagom beach, which he described as strategically located.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN economies could be affected by a protracted war
ASEAN economies could be affected by a protracted war S. Pushpanathan, Assistant Director for External Relations, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta The US showdown in Iraq has began with more than 1,000 cruise missiles pounding Iraq and over 4000 air sorties by US led coalition forces to decapitate President Saddam Hussein's regime and to disarm Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Analysts have predicted that a protracted war will severely hit the world economy, which is already sluggish.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Black economy' threatens Aceh peace
'Black economy' threatens Aceh peace Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, Ahmad Humam Hamid and Brian Millen, Jakarta The military conflict is essentially but one part of the problem in Aceh. The greatest threat to security in Aceh is the mature criminal industries of smuggling, kidnapping and ransom, extortion, illegal logging and the marijuana trade. Three of the five points relate to the "black economy". It is the protection and perpetuation of these industries that will cause problems.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Booming China to keep Asian economies humming'
'Booming China to keep Asian economies humming' Agence France Presse, Beijing China would help Asian countries to prosperity in the years ahead just like the US consumer kept the world economy humming in the 1990s, state media reported on Monday. China's fiscal planners have made massive infrastructure investments to keep the economy afloat, and in turn, the thriving Chinese market is stepping up its imports from Asian neighbors, the reports said.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI may have less than five presidential candidates in 2004
RI may have less than five presidential candidates in 2004 Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is debating whether to pass a draft government legislation which stipulates that political parties can only field a presidential candidate if it wins 20 percent of the seats in the legislative elections. A second alternative proposed by minor parties allows all parties ruled eligible for the legislative elections to field presidential elections.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: 'Chicago' wins best picture, 5 other Oscars 3
* Headlines: 'Chicago' wins best picture, 5 other Oscars 3 * National: General election may fall behind schedule 4 * Archipelago: Students demand pulp mill closure 5 * Opinion: 'Black economy' threatens Aceh peace 7 * City: Jakarta considers utilizing helicopters to fight fires 8 * Sports: Edhi wins final game to become Japfa champion 9 * World: HK hospital chief ill with pneumonia, fears spread 10 * Business: Japan's trade surplus rises 20.4% in February 16 * Features: Chirac hailed as 'peace...
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indocement posts Rp 1t in net profit
Indocement posts Rp 1t in net profit JAKARTA: Indonesia's second largest cement producer PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa said on Monday it booked a net profit of Rp 1.041 trillion (about US$110 million) in 2002, swinging from net loss of Rp 63.1 billion in 2001 thanks to foreign exchange gains. The company said net foreign exchange gains amounted to Rp 848.8 billion during the reporting year, compared with Rp 319.5 billion in losses a year earlier, as the rupiah appreciated against the dollar.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
US$22m to evacuate migrant workers
US$22m to evacuate migrant workers JAKARTA: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla said on Monday that the government had allocated Rp 200 billion (US$22 million) for the repatriation of Indonesian workers in Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. Jusuf said if the safety of Indonesian workers in that region was at risk, the government would repatriate some 80,000 workers in the region.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Water investors threaten to quit agreement
Water investors threaten to quit agreement Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two private European tap water companies in Jakarta have threatened to pull out of their agreement with the City Administration and the city water company of Pam Jaya if their price increase proposal is rejected by the City Council.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Forum established to help RI's WTO team
Forum established to help RI's WTO team The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of government officials, experts, businessmen and non- governmental organization (NGO) activists have set up a forum to study issues to be discussed at the upcoming World Trade Organization (WTO) talks. The forum will provide inputs for the country's negotiating team to fight for Indonesian interests in the WTO talks.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, March 25, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, March 25, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Khas Jelekong, at Galeri Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A, Bandung, (Tel. 022 - 2504912), March 29 to April 30, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Performances * Dance, Tari Genta Siwa & Tari Erai - Erai, at Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A, Bandung, (Tel. 022 - 2504912), March 29, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jihad unnecessary in Iraq war : RI leaders
Jihad unnecessary in Iraq war : RI leaders Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The government and religious leaders said on Monday jihad in Iraq could be performed in many ways other than sending volunteers to fight against the United States and its allies. Religious affairs minister Said Agiel Munawar suggested that people express their solidarity for Iraq in an appropriate manner.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Bush, Saddam should be mobbed to death'
'Bush, Saddam should be mobbed to death' The U.S.-led war, which coincidentally started on the third week of the third month of the third year of the third millennium, has met with mounting protests from all over the world. Unfortunately, unconfirmed reports out of Iraq have said innocent civilians have been killed or injured as a result of the war. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents for their comments on the war.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six officials posted overseas
Six officials posted overseas JAKARTA: The government has named six officials as immigration attaches in six countries, spokesman of the directorate general for immigration, Ade Endang Dahlan, said here on Monday. The immigration officials will be placed in Australia, East Timor, Germany, Japan, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, Ade said.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
City considers utilizing helicopters to fight fire
City considers utilizing helicopters to fight fire Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is considering the use of helicopters to put out fires in high-rise buildings and dense settlements, which are most susceptible to fire and cannot be easily reached by fire trucks and equipment. City administration spokesman Muhayat said on Monday that the office had received an invitation from Kuala Lumpur to observe the use of helicopters in the fire brigade.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Arahmaiani promotes peace through art
Arahmaiani promotes peace through art Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The ongoing war between Iraq and the Allied Forces must be creating a great amount of tension for people all over the world. One of those deeply concerned about the war is Indonesia's multi- talented artist, Arahmaiani. Every day, Arahmaiani, born in Bandung and now living in Yogyakarta, keeps herself abreast of the war's development.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Siemens workers ask for their jobs back
Siemens workers ask for their jobs back M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Triandi assumed that he had already been working for PT. Siemens Indonesia for seven years when he received the heartbreaking news in 2001 -- he had lost his job. Worse still, it turned out that he had never actually been employed by Siemans as a full-time driver. He said that he sent an application to Siemens, and its human resources officials had interviewed him before he took the job.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vote-buying charges delay swearing in of new regent for Banyumas
Vote-buying charges delay swearing in of new regent for Banyumas Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java The Banyumas legislative council has delayed the swearing in of Setiono as winner of the recent regent election after allegations that he and his running mate Durori were involved in vote-buying. Legislature chairman Tri Waluyo, who presided over the council's plenary session on Monday, asked the regent election committee to investigate the case.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to pay Dekel stipends in April
City to pay Dekel stipends in April JAKARTA: The city administration announced on Monday that it would disburse funds to all subdistrict councils (Dekel) to cover their members' stipends in April. "I guarantee that the allowances will be paid in April," Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said when visiting Slipi subdistrict in West Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indocement posts Rp 1t in net profit
Indocement posts Rp 1t in net profit JAKARTA: Indonesia's second largest cement producer PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa said on Monday it booked a net profit of Rp 1.041 trillion (about US$110 million) in 2002, swinging from net loss of Rp 63.1 billion in 2001 thanks to foreign exchange gains. The company said net foreign exchange gains amounted to Rp 848.8 billion during the reporting year, compared with Rp 319.5 billion in losses a year earlier, as the rupiah appreciated against the dollar.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPKPN challenges anticorruption law
KPKPN challenges anticorruption law JAKARTA: Striving to maintain its existence, the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN) is seeking a judicial review with the Supreme Court against Law No. 30, 2002 on the establishment of an anticorruption commission to replace the KPKPN. KPKPN chairman Jusuf Sjakir said KPKPN had appointed a team of lawyers led by Amir Syamsuddin to pursue the case.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, March 25, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 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 Tourism 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 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 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music: Grenek 5:00 Comedy 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00...
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Elections may fall behind schedule
Elections may fall behind schedule Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A General Elections Commission (KPU) member warned on Monday that cutting budget allocations for the information system and ballot printing would disrupt preparations for the 2004 elections. KPU has scheduled the legislative election for April 5 and has planned to organize a two-phase presidential election in June and August next year.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP to ease inventory requirement for oil cost
RP to ease inventory requirement for oil cost Dow Jones, Manila The Philippine government will reduce by half the inventory it is requiring local oil companies to maintain to prepare for possible supply bottlenecks as a result of war in Iraq, Energy Secretary Vincent Perez said Monday.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, March 25, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, March 25, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 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 Tourism 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 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 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music: Grenek 5:00 Comedy 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00...
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Macro stability alone cannot save RI: Morgan Stanley
Macro stability alone cannot save RI: Morgan Stanley Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Singapore The economy will fare much better if the government applies new development strategies that focus not only on sustaining the country's macroeconomic stability, said U.S.-based investment bank Morgan Stanley.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
IFC provides $15m in investment for Buana
IFC provides $15m in investment for Buana The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private arm of the World Bank, has approved US$15 million worth of investment in PT Bank Buana to help it strengthen its lending activities to small and medium-sized enterprises.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega seeks input on foreign envoys
Mega seeks input on foreign envoys JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent two letters to the House of Representatives (DPR) asking legislators to advise her on the appointment of foreign ambassadors for their missions in Jakarta. In two letters, copies of which were obtained by The Jakarta Post on Monday, Megawati asked the House to give its recommendations as soon as possible. Foreign ambassadorial candidates for Indonesia include Godfrey S.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students need proper moral values, not blind faith
Students need proper moral values, not blind faith The House of Representatives is deliberating on the draft bill for national education, which has many contentious points, particularly those regarding religion that have created controversy. Senior educator Mochtar Buchori, also a member of the House working committee on the draft bill, talked with The Jakarta Post's Soeryo Winoto about the relevance of religious instruction at schools.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
C. Aceh roads opened amid 'jihad'
C. Aceh roads opened amid 'jihad' Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Despite allegations infamous pro-Jakarta militia Laskar Jihad are waging a "holy war" against pro-independence forces in Central Aceh, public transportation services resumed on Monday to ease the regency's isolation.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
More on long march
More on long march I would like to add to the article in the March 16 edition of The Jakarta Post, titled Ailing 'Little Mao' seeks paternity truth after 68 years. Bill Smith wrote that Ed Jocelyn and Andy McEwen are following the same 368-day, 9,000-kilometer route as the 4,000 survivors of 80,000 communist troops who left Yudu in the eastern JiangXi province in October 1934.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antiwar protests take a turn for the worse
Antiwar protests take a turn for the worse Damar Harsanto and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police arrested 10 members of the Islamic Youth Movement (GPI) for allegedly targeting foreigners after an antiwar rally on Monday. "We caught them red-handed while knocking on the window of a taxi carrying three foreign passengers," Central Jakarta Police deputy chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Ricky Wakano told The Jakarta Post.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
The richest gubernatorial candidate
The richest gubernatorial candidate At least 80 people in West Java have registered as gubernatorial candidates. The selection process will winnow this down to six pairs of governors and vice governors, and those found eligible will proceed to the final test. Last Wednesday the election committee announced the wealth of the candidates and the drama began. One candidate, a retired Army captain, admitted to being worth about Rp 17 trillion, including buildings valued at Rp 100 billion.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
6,100 poor students need aid
6,100 poor students need aid BOGOR: More than 6,100 elementary school students from 30 subdistricts in Bogor regency need financial help because the poor economic condition of their families. Nurhadiaty, head of the basic education office of the town, said that Bogor also was in need of more than 800 teachers. She said that there were 1,670 teachers in 282 elementary schools with 2,478 classrooms and 94,500 students.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
178 reporters sign up for Bali trial
178 reporters sign up for Bali trial DENPASASR, Bali: So far 178 Indonesian and foreign journalists have registered with the police to cover next month's trial of a key suspect behind the Oct. 12 Bali bombing, police said on Monday. "The number of reporters will likely swell to 250, considering the trial is not due until end of April," Bali Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Suyatmo said. The trial will be open to the public.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Schools needs more than Rp 300 billion
Schools needs more than Rp 300 billion AMBON, Maluku: Maluku needs over Rp 300 billion (about US$33 million) to rebuild its devastated schools following three years of sectarian clashes, a local official said on Monday. Head of the provincial education office Renny Soulissa said the provincial budget was too small to fund the reconstruction. She said that Rp 300 billion was needed just to reconstruct the schools.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taking a leaf from Betawi community's book
Taking a leaf from Betawi community's book Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta While ecologists busily strive to conserve forests in many parts of the world, the remaining forested areas in Jakarta are dwindling or vanishing altogether. Take for example, the areas around the National Monument or Senayan sports ground. These areas have virtually lost their open space function.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI economic growth could be slower with long war: Economists
RI economic growth could be slower with long war: Economists A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the war in Iraq goes on for more than six months, the global economy will be in tatters, and Indonesia's economic growth will be much slower than expected, economists said on Monday.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two Iraqi diplomats expelled from Manila for espionage
Two Iraqi diplomats expelled from Manila for espionage Agencies, Manila The Philippines on Monday ordered the expulsion of two high- ranking Iraqi Embassy staffers following a U.S. request for countries to expel Baghdad's diplomats. Foreign Secretary Blas Ople said he summoned Iraqi Charge d'Affaires Samir Bolus to inform him that First Secretary Abdul Karim Shwaikh and an attache, Karim Nassir Hamid, had to leave the country within 72 hours.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court dismisses Ba'asyir's lawsuit
Court dismisses Ba'asyir's lawsuit JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court dismissed on Monday a lawsuit filed by Abu Bakar Ba'asyir against the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office for detaining him. Ba'asyir, believed to be the chairman of Jamaah Islamiyah, a regional group the United Nations has placed on its list of international terrorist organizations, has been charged with treason, planning to assassinate President Megawati Soekarnoputri and immigration violations.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antara
Antara STOPPING TUBERCULOSIS: Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi (right), along with Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah (left) and Coordinating Minister for Peoples' Welfare Jusuf Kalla (second left), receive donations from the World Health Organization (WHO) for people suffering from tuberculosis. The ceremony took place on Monday, which was also World Tuberculosis Day.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Conference to fight poverty
Conference to fight poverty YOGYAKARTA: Some 600 participants from various organizations that deal with poverty confirmed they would attend a key conference from March 25 until March 27 in Yogyakarta to agree on a common strategy in their efforts to alleviate poverty, an official said.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Independence in education
Independence in education Until the fall of the New Order regime and the birth of the reform movement in 1999, Indonesia's 1945 Constitution -- so called because it was decreed on Aug.18, 1945, just a day after the country's proclamation of independence -- was without doubt one of the most admired documents in the country's history. Sure, it was terse, and even vague and spartan in its description of the rights and duties of the state and its citizens.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah to visit Poso
Hamzah to visit Poso JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz is slated to visit the city of Poso during his two-day visit to Central Sulawesi province. The Vice President is expected to arrive in Palu on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Hamzah will meet with religious and community leaders who have been actively involved in dialog to settle the sectarian conflicts in Poso. Hamzah will also meet displaced people at Tentena, a small town near Poso lake.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students go on hunger strike to demand pulp mill closure
Students go on hunger strike to demand pulp mill closure Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Twenty-five students began a hunger strike on Monday during a rally in the grounds of the North Sumatra provincial council to demand the permanent closure of pulp and paper mill PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL), which they accuse of causing serious pollution.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chinese electronics: Cheap is not enough
Chinese electronics: Cheap is not enough Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many little known brands of electronics are on sale in Glodok, a electronics haven in West Jakarta. An assortment of brands can be found at the center: Chang Hong, Aurora, Cinderella, Bombasound, Jonsa, Nakai, Nikei and many others. Most are imported from China and compete in the electronics market with well-known, established brands. "I am extremely pleased with the availability of these electronics from China.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tuberculosis third deadliest disease in Indonesia
Tuberculosis third deadliest disease in Indonesia Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mycobacterium tuberculosis was identified 121 years ago on March 24. However, despite its long run, tuberculosis (TB) is still going strong as the third deadliest disease in Indonesia, after cardiovascular diseases and respiratory syndromes, such as asthma and pneumonia.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest five robbers
Police arrest five robbers MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Police in Bone regency arrested five of seven robbers who stole Rp 50 million (about US$5,600) from a Bank Mandiri customer in Kendari Southeast Sulawesi, a police officer said on Monday. The Saturday arrest followed a tip off from the Kendari police about the escape of six of the robbers, said Bone chief detective First Insp. Zainuddin Abbas.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'U.S. won't attack N. Korea after Iraq'
'U.S. won't attack N. Korea after Iraq' Agencies, Seoul/Tokyo South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun sought to calm fears on Monday that the communist North might be the next U.S. war target after Iraq, dismissing what he called "inaccurate and groundless" speculation. North Korea has warned that war over its suspected nuclear ambitions is imminent and some South Korean media have stirred the pot with speculative reports that have been promptly denied by Roh's month-old government.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
6,100 poor students need aid
6,100 poor students need aid BOGOR: More than 6,100 elementary school students from 30 subdistricts in Bogor regency need financial help because the poor economic condition of their families. Nurhadiaty, head of the basic education office of the town, said that Bogor also was in need of more than 800 teachers. She said that there were 1,670 teachers in 282 elementary schools with 2,478 classrooms and 94,500 students.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega seeks input on foreign envoys
Mega seeks input on foreign envoys JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has sent two letters to the House of Representatives (DPR) asking legislators to advise her on the appointment of foreign ambassadors for their missions in Jakarta. In two letters, copies of which were obtained by The Jakarta Post on Monday, Megawati asked the House to give its recommendations as soon as possible. Foreign ambassadorial candidates for Indonesia include Godfrey S.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Appointing
Appointing ambassadors From Rakyat Merdeka Allow me to respond to Raswari's article in this paper of March 7, 2003, titled Stop appointing pensioners as envoys In that article, he alleged that the foreign ministry was one of the most corrupt, wasteful and rotten of all ministries.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chinese paintings stun local art lovers
Chinese paintings stun local art lovers Huang Rongyuan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Something that is experimental is always interesting to see, be it the so-called "decapitating tactics" currently being applied by the U.S.-led coalition forces in the war against Iraq or the works of Chinese contemporary painters now being exhibited at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
The richest gubernatorial candidate
The richest gubernatorial candidate At least 80 people in West Java have registered as gubernatorial candidates. The selection process will winnow this down to six pairs of governors and vice governors, and those found eligible will proceed to the final test. Last Wednesday the election committee announced the wealth of the candidates and the drama began. One candidate, a retired Army captain, admitted to being worth about Rp 17 trillion, including buildings valued at Rp 100 billion.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
In view of rising costs while continuing with our commitment
In view of rising costs while continuing with our commitment to producing a quality newspaper, The Jakarta Post is compelled to increase its subscription and retail prices. Starting on April 1, our new prices are as follows: * Monthly : Rp 77,000 * Quarterly (unregistered mail, Indonesia) : Rp 321,000 * Single copy price : Rp 5,000 The monthly rate and single copy price are valid for Greater Jakarta. Appropriate freight costs will be added for outside Jakarta.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Schools needs more than Rp 300 billion
Schools needs more than Rp 300 billion AMBON, Maluku: Maluku needs over Rp 300 billion (about US$33 million) to rebuild its devastated schools following three years of sectarian clashes, a local official said on Monday. Head of the provincial education office Renny Soulissa said the provincial budget was too small to fund the reconstruction. She said that Rp 300 billion was needed just to reconstruct the schools.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
House consults scholars over bill
House consults scholars over bill JAKARTA: All nine factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are scheduled on Wednesday to present their comments on the presidential election bill drafted by the home ministry. Agustin Teras Narang, chairman of the House special committee deliberating the bill, said on Monday that each faction would then submit inputs to the committee to improve deliberation. The home minister will respond to the House's comments on March 31.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah condemns invasion of Iraq as rallies continues
Muhammadiyah condemns invasion of Iraq as rallies continues The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta The country's second largest Muslim organization Muhammadiyah officially condemned on Monday the United States-led strike on Iraq, while more people took to streets across the country to join worldwide rallies against the war.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. and UK-led attack on Iraq has dealt a heavy blow to the country's courier industry as the war has disrupted flights and thus slowed down the delivery of goods out of the country.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Experts warn of more violence ahead of and during elections
Experts warn of more violence ahead of and during elections Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have warned of more violence in the run-up and during the 2004 elections and have urged the National Police to go out of their way to ensure that the whole process proceeds smoothly and democratically. Criminologist Mulyana W. Kusuma, deputy chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU) Ramlan Surbakti, and National Police deputy chief for security affairs Insp. Gen.
Tue, 25 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mint employees demand pay rise
Mint employees demand pay rise JAKARTA: Some 100 employees of the state-owned mint, Perum Peruri, staged a demonstration on Monday at its office on Jl. Faletehan, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, demanding a salary hike of 100 percent. The workers, grouped in the company's labor union, also urged the company to be transparent with its financial reports as they alleged there had been some manipulation conducted by the accounting department.