Archive: 28 March 2003
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Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. WAR: 1 x 26
1. WAR: 1 x 26 Fresh raids pound Baghdad 2. UN: 1 x 45 Indonesia criticizes UNSC's silence over war 3. TAX: 3 x 19 Tax evaders may be jailed for a year without trial 4. SADAM: 1 x 36 Saddam's party vows 'maximum damage'
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight luxury cars unclaimed in Batam
Eight luxury cars unclaimed in Batam BATAM, Riau: Eight luxury cars in four containers apparently smuggled from Singapore and now being held by the customs service on Batam Island remained unclaimed as of Thursday, the customs authorities announced. Syaifullah Nasution, head of the Batam customs' manifest section, said on Thursday that the containers had earlier been seized for having documents that said they contained household furniture, whereas they actually contained automobiles.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Strict' Muslims shun modern slaughterhouses
'Strict' Muslims shun modern slaughterhouses Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Animal Slaughterhouse (RPH) complex in Cakung, East Jakarta, is yet to close its traditional slaughterhouse as it attempts to stop killing cattle with good old-fashioned knives. "Those who are fanatic believers say that killing cattle with electricity is not halal," RPH head Cakung Fahruddin Zaid told The Jakarta Post last week, describing why they had to keep the traditional slaughterhouse open.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Refugees detain governor, councillors
Refugees detain governor, councillors MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of angry refugees from war-torn Aceh prevented North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin and all provincial councillors from leaving the legislative building for six hours on Thursday, as their demand for immediate disbursement of resettlement funds remained unheeded. The protesters began picketing the building where the 85 councillors were holding a plenary session to hear the accountability speech of the governor at 2 p.m.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogasari starts up plant in S'pore
Bogasari starts up plant in S'pore SINGAPORE: Indonesia's Bogasari Flour Mills has started running in Singapore its first overseas flour plant, a senior company official told Dow Jones on Thursday. Bogasari International is currently running at under 30 percent of full capacity of 60,000 metric tons of high-grade flour a year, said Philip Purnama, Bogasari's senior vice president and chief commercial officer. "We started operation in March.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega urged to suspend Rachman over graft charge
Mega urged to suspend Rachman over graft charge Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent decision of the Attorney General's Office to declare Lili Asdjudiredja, a member of the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKPN), a graft suspect has prompted calls for the suspension of Attorney General M.A. Rachman for suspected corruption.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
The press must focus on humanity in war coverage
The press must focus on humanity in war coverage One week into the Iraq war and everyday, scores of people tune into the news for the latest developments. Amid the "information bombardment" and allegations of unbalanced coverage, The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to Chairman of the Press Council Atmakusumah Astraatmadja on the issue. Excerpts of the interview follow: Question: Which media do you prefer for coverage on the war?
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP reopens peace talks with Moro rebels
RP reopens peace talks with Moro rebels Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Philippine government negotiators reopened talks in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday with the country's biggest Moro rebel group in the hope of reviving a stalled peace process. Jesus Dureza, who is leading a four-member government peace panel, said Manila hoped to put negotiations with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) "back on track again" despite recent fighting.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corrupt Garuda check-in staff
Corrupt Garuda check-in staff From Kompas I flew by Garuda Indonesia from Medan to Jakarta on Feb. 23, 2003. Initially I was booked for the 6 a.m. flight but changed my departure time to 10:20. I went to the airport to seek information on whether I could fly at 10:20. A check-in officer politely and officiously came up and asked for my ticket. After a while he came back, saying that the plane was fully booked.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore offers safety education for maids
S'pore offers safety education for maids The government is giving foreign maids safety tips on washing high-rise apartment windows in Singapore, where dozens of domestic workers have fallen to their deaths from the tall buildings, officials said on Thursday. The Ministry of Manpower announced the move after a 21-year- old Indonesian maid, Sanginah Sangsuardi, died Monday after falling 16 stories from her employer's kitchen window.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bitter experience at TNI clinic
Bitter experience at TNI clinic As a civil servant in the Indonesian Army, I exercised my right to free family medical services for my ailing child on March 14, 2003. It was a bitter experience, as we were, in effect, rejected at the Jakarta military health facility's Ridwan Maureksa Hospital. We arrived at the hospital at about 8 p.m. I was told by the intensive care unit (ICU) officer that since it was my third child, I was not entitled to free health care.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia criticizes UNSC's silence over war
Indonesia criticizes UNSC's silence over war The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has criticized the United Nations' Security Council (UNSC) for its failure to take a clear stand against the United States' military campaign in Iraq. In his speech during the open debate at the Security Council on Wednesday, senior diplomat Slamet Hidayat called on the highest organ of the UN to address the issue that has preoccupied the world this past week.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls another tax, for pets
Govt mulls another tax, for pets JAKARTA: The government is considering imposing a tax on individuals keeping protected animals as their pets, a senior official said Thursday. Director for biodiversity at the Forestry Ministry Adi Susmianto said the tax option was being discussed during a three- day seminar on Indonesian wildlife that began on Thursday. "Imposing a tax on protected animal owners could serve as a deterrent for people intending to keep protected animals as pets," Adi said.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police question BPN head
Police question BPN head JAKARTA: City police questioned the head of the National Land Agency (BPN), Robert Lumampow, on Thursday as a suspect in a fraudulent land permit case. Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo told reporters that Robert was suspected of issuing a fake permit for 4.9 hectares of land located in the Pesanggrahan district in 2001 when he was still head of the agency's office in South Jakarta.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Rakyat Merdeka' suit continues
'Rakyat Merdeka' suit continues JAKARTA: The South Jakarta district court decided that there was enough grounds to proceed with the lawsuit filed by Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung against Rakyat Merdeka daily's chief editor Karim Paputungan for defamation.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Discipline for drivers
Discipline for drivers From Suara Karya One of the reasons why traffic jams are a daily scene in Jakarta is that the city buses wait for passengers just about anywhere on the road, only moving once the seats are fully occupied. Another reason is that bus drivers also stop to pick up or drop passengers anywhere along the road, but they are usually reluctant to stop at bus stops for fear they will miss out in getting more passengers. Bus drivers and passengers alike need to have better discipline.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH: 2 x 25
1. ACEH: 2 x 25 Donors urge govt, GAM to respect peace accord 2. 1 x 38 Police question 'Tempo' chief editor 3. RALLY: 2 x 30 Antiwar protesters expand targets to non-U.S. missions 4. CRASH: 1 x 35 Plane crash kills four in Papua 5. ODD: 1 x 40 'Freedom Toast' served on Air Force One
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 x 4 columns, 28
1 x 4 columns, 28 Team set up to probe alleged misuses of budget in Papua, Aceh Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has set up a team to probe alleged misuses of budget by two resource-rich, autonomous provinces Papua and Aceh, a senior cabinet minister says.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Refill depots
Refill depots From Warta Kota The increasing number of water refill depots in Jakarta, particularly in the area around Bekasi, has pleased residents owing to the fact that they sell drinking water at more affordable prices: Rp 2,500 for 19 liters compared to the price of brand-name drinking water, which costs from Rp 6,000 to Rp 8,500 for 19 liters.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogya councillors reluctant to scrap sultan's privilege
Yogya councillors reluctant to scrap sultan's privilege Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The provincial legislature remains reluctant to scrap the privilege of the sultan, where he is given first choice to take the gubernatorial post, despite the growing spirit of reform and autonomy.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antiwar protesters expand targets to non-U.S. missions
Antiwar protesters expand targets to non-U.S. missions The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rallies to protest against the attack on Iraq continued on Thursday across the country, with demonstrators in some cities expanding their targets to parties not affiliated with the United States or its allies. Some 20 protesters of the Islamic Students Alumni Association (KAHMI) staged a rally in front of the Saudi Arabian Embassy on Jl. M.T.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suspicious package found near Gambir
Suspicious package found near Gambir JAKARTA: A suspicious package thought to be a bomb was found by residents near Gambir railway station in front of the main gate of the Graha Migas building in Gambir, Central Jakarta. A resident who noticed the package at 2:30 p.m. alerted nearby police officers, who in turn contacted the city police bomb squad. Members of the bomb squad from Kelapa Dua, Depok, arrived about half an hour later and opened the package, which was tied with plastic string.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertina invites 'bad boy' of boxing for SEA Games camp
Pertina invites 'bad boy' of boxing for SEA Games camp Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian amateur boxing authority, Pertina, has called up one-time-rebel Stevie Binalay to the training center ahead of the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. Stevie, who was supposed to arrive here on Thursday, was among the boxing hopefuls for the 2001 games until he deserted the training camp.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Activist protest fare hike
Activist protest fare hike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dozens of activists and bus users met with Jakarta city councillors on Thursday to demand they reject a 27 percent bus fare increase proposed by Governor Sutiyoso. "The current fares are too high compared to the services provided, therefore we reject the fare increase proposal," Association of Public Transportation Users spokesman Andi Rahmah said during the meeting at City Hall.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Favoring Iraq, not Aceh
Favoring Iraq, not Aceh Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com While tens of thousands of Indonesians in major cities chant peace messages for Iraq in the street, and others even vow readiness to sacrifice their own blood for the sake of Iraqis, most ignore the grief of devout Acehnese Muslims in their own country. Away from the spotlight, Army chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu presides over an Army leadership meeting in Lhokseumawe, Aceh's business center.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry to suspend 20% of import licenses
Ministry to suspend 20% of import licenses Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 20 percent of the country's 7,000 importers will have to end their operations soon as the Ministry of Industry and Trade has decided to suspend their licenses following their failure to report to the ministry company data. The action was part of the ministry's efforts to boost supervision on the country's import activities in a bid to curb smuggling.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council asks Sutiyoso not to push for reclamation
Council asks Sutiyoso not to push for reclamation Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Council has asked the City Administration not to pursue the plan to reclaim the northern coastal area of the city as the project once implemented could bring environmental damage. Council Deputy Speaker Tarmidi Suhardjo advised the city officials to discuss the issue thoroughly with the environment minister, who has rejected the project because it is not environmentally sound.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Plane crash kills four in Papua
Plane crash kills four in Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua At least four people were killed and 12 others injured after a Twin Otter plane with 16 people on board crashed into a mountain in Puncak Jaya regency moments after takeoff on Thursday. Sources in the local administration said that the plane was last seen at 12:30 p.m. local time above Tuogi village, some 8 kilometers south of Mulia, the capital of Puncak Jaya regency.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI to implement tighter CAR requirements next year
BI to implement tighter CAR requirements next year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Thursday it would start implementing a ruling at the beginning of next year which would tighten the requirements for banks in calculating their financial health. "The implementation will be gradual.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Plane crash kills four people in Papua 2
* Headlines: Plane crash kills four people in Papua 2 * National: Team to probe alleged grafts in Papua, Aceh 4 * Archipelago: Councillors indecisive about sultan's privileges 5 * Opinion: 'Human security' calls for action 6 * City: Council asks Sutiyoso not to push for reclamation 8 * Sports: China's Shen and Zhao defend world pairs crown 9 * World: HK scientists identify virus, schools to close 10 * Business: Ministry to suspend 20% of import licenses 13 * Features: Technology helps create...
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papua, Aceh scrutinized over budget misuses
Papua, Aceh scrutinized over budget misuses Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set up a team to probe alleged budget misuse by two resource-rich, autonomous provinces, Papua and Aceh, a senior cabinet minister said. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday that the team would be led by Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno in close coordination with the Development Finance Comptroller (BPKP).
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Boycotting U.S. products could boomerang'
'Boycotting U.S. products could boomerang' In response to the U.S.-led attack on Iraq that began last week, some people have intimidated foreigners in the capital to express their opposition to the war. Others opposed to the war have called for a boycott of U.S. products. The Jakarta Post discussed the issue with a number of residents who work for foreign-owned companies. Anton, 42, is an assistant manager at a foreign-owned supermarket in South Jakarta.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
New team set up to settle mining concession disputes
New team set up to settle mining concession disputes A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government established a joint team on Thursday to seek solutions to problems faced by 22 mining companies that cannot continue their operations due to a law that bans open-pit mining in protected forests.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls another tax, for pets
Govt mulls another tax, for pets JAKARTA: The government is considering imposing a tax on individuals keeping protected animals as their pets, a senior official said Thursday. Director for biodiversity at the Forestry Ministry Adi Susmianto said the tax option was being discussed during a three- day seminar on Indonesian wildlife that began on Thursday. "Imposing a tax on protected animal owners could serve as a deterrent for people intending to keep protected animals as pets," Adi said.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protected animals smuggling reaches $547.5m annually
Protected animals smuggling reaches $547.5m annually Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Smuggling of protected animals in Indonesia is valued at a whopping US$1.5 billion a year, with Jakarta topping the list with $1.5 million per day or $547.5 million per year, according to a survey. The Gibbon Foundation survey found the practice was widespread thanks to the help of government officials and military officers, and poor law enforcement.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tax evaders may be jailed for a year without trial
Tax evaders may be jailed for a year without trial Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tax evaders could be sent to prison for a maximum of one year without trial under a new decree to be signed by the Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, a senior governmental official said on Thursday.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, March 28, 2003
TV Today: Friday, March 28, 2003 .TB.30" .90" 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 TV Drama: Budi Pekerti 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Dearah 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: Pentas Ceria 4:00 Sports 6:00 News:...
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt advises against travel to SARS-infected states
Govt advises against travel to SARS-infected states JAKARTA: Health authorities are advising people against non- essential travel to countries with reported cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an official said on Thursday. Indriyono, the director for epidemiology, said notices have been posted at main entry and exit points about the disease and where cases have been found. Indonesia has no recorded case of SARS so far.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna's net profit rises 75%
Sampoerna's net profit rises 75% JAKARTA : Indonesia's second largest clove cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna said on Thursday its net profit rose 75 percent in 2002 to Rp 1.67 trillion (US$187 million) from Rp 955.41 billion a year earlier. The sharp increase in net profit is partly due to a change in accounting methods applied to derivative and hedging transactions, which caused an adjustment in the 2001 net profit from the Rp 1.48 trillion reported last year, the company said.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police question 'Tempo' chief editor
Police question 'Tempo' chief editor Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The chief editor of Tempo weekly, Bambang Harymurti, was questioned on Thursday by Jakarta Police investigators as the sole suspect in a defamation case filed by businessman Tomy Winata. The report was filed following an attack on the offices of Tempo and its journalists by about 200 of Tomy's supporters.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
MUI supports controversial bill
MUI supports controversial bill JAKARTA: A delegation from the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) and leaders of a few Muslim organizations went to the House of Representatives on Thursday to express their support for the controversial education bill. "We hope the House will listen to our aspirations to avert large-scale demonstrations," MUI secretary general Din Syamsuddin stated shortly before a meeting with a group of House members.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pickpockets plague train passengers
Pickpockets plague train passengers JAKARTA: Passengers of the commuter trains on the Kota-Rangkas Bitung route have complained about an increase in the number of pickpockets on the trains. One victim, Marni, 20, said on Thursday pickpockets stole her wallet, which she kept in her purse. She said she had Rp 65,000 in the wallet. "They slashed my purse," Marni said, adding that she did not report the incident to security officers because she thought it was useless.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suspicious package found near Gambir
Suspicious package found near Gambir JAKARTA: A suspicious package thought to be a bomb was found by residents near Gambir railway station in front of the main gate of the Graha Migas building in Gambir, Central Jakarta. A resident who noticed the package at 2:30 p.m. alerted nearby police officers, who in turn contacted the city police bomb squad. Members of the bomb squad from Kelapa Dua, Depok, arrived about half an hour later and opened the package, which was tied with plastic string.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indofood names underwriters
Indofood names underwriters JAKARTA : Indonesia's largest food company PT Indofood Sukses Makmur has named four underwriters for its upcoming five-year bond issue. The four underwriters are PT ING Baring Securities Indonesia, PT Bahana Securities, PT Danareksa Sekuritas and PT Mandiri Sekuritas, it said. The company will issue Rp 1 trillion (US$112 million) in bonds in the second quarter of the year to refinance existing short- term debt. The company hasn't decided on the coupon yet.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mass corruption revealed
Mass corruption revealed From Media Indonesia The prosecutor's office in West Sumatra has finally responded to public complaints, which in this case were lodged by Forum Peduli (public concern forum), a provincial non-governmental organization. Based on the report, the speakers, vice speakers and members of the provincial legislature and the Padang city council were alleged to have been involved in corruption.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to host women's congress
RI to host women's congress JAKARTA: Indonesia, the world's largest Muslim country, will host a three-day congress of the International Muslim Women's Union (IMWU), which is scheduled to start on April 7. Organizing committee chairwoman Tutty Alawiyah said on Wednesday that the congress, which is to be opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, would discuss various women's issues in Muslim countries, especially their rights.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indofood names underwriters
Indofood names underwriters JAKARTA : Indonesia's largest food company PT Indofood Sukses Makmur has named four underwriters for its upcoming five-year bond issue. The four underwriters are PT ING Baring Securities Indonesia, PT Bahana Securities, PT Danareksa Sekuritas and PT Mandiri Sekuritas, it said. The company will issue Rp 1 trillion (US$112 million) in bonds in the second quarter of the year to refinance existing short- term debt. The company hasn't decided on the coupon yet.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Power rates up, oil stable next month
Power rates up, oil stable next month The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity firm PT PLN said power prices will increase on April 1 by 6 percent in line with the presidential decree allowing it to increase charges every quarter throughout the year. "As long as there is no new government policy reviewing the presidential decree, power rates will automatically increase every quarter of the year.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. LPJ: 10 x 4 line
1. LPJ: 10 x 4 line S. Kalimantan governor reports on performance 2. Govern: 20 x 2 lines Yogya councillors reluctant to scrap sultan's privileges
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Killing of elephants continues
Killing of elephants continues BANDAR LAMPUNG: An investigation into the illegal animal trade has estimated that hundreds of elephants, Sumatran tigers and rhinos have been killed in the last ten years. Tamen Sitorus, head of the South Bukit Barisan National Park, said Thursday that most elephant were slaughtered by hunters just to get their ivory tusks. He added that traditional beliefs suggesting that parts of those animals had healing powers also contributed to the poaching.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls another tax for pets
Govt mulls another tax for pets JAKARTA: The government is considering imposing a tax on individuals keeping protected animals as their pets, a senior official said Thursday. Director for biodiversity at the Forestry Ministry Adi Susmianto said the tax option was being discussed during a three- day seminar on Indonesian wildlife that began on Thursday. "Imposing a tax on protected animal owners could serve as a deterrent for people intending to keep protected animals as pets," Adi said.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
A defender of victimized workers
A defender of victimized workers Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Adj. Comr. Sri Suari is known among her fellow police officers as a friendly but tough leader. Her name comes first on the list of police officers manning the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport police station -- not because she is a woman officer but because she is the boss.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chinese pageants on stage Saturday
Chinese pageants on stage Saturday JAKARTA: Thirty-two Chinese Indonesians will appear on stage for the selection of the Chinese version of Mr. and Ms. Jakarta, or Cici-Koko 2003, this Saturday. The contest, the second to be staged, is being organized by the tourism office of the West Jakarta municipality in cooperation with the Jakarta Society of Chinese Indonesians. A total of 120 people registered for the event, but only 104, including 41 men, went through to the selection process.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Susanto to meet GM Edhi in semis
Susanto to meet GM Edhi in semis JAKARTA: Sixteen-year-old Susanto Megaranto will meet his senior, Grand Master (GM) Edhi Handoko, in the semifinals of the Gunadarma Chess League here on Friday. Susanto reached the top four after beating Heru Adfa 1.5-0.5 points in two games on Thursday, while Edhi, who won the Japfa festival over the weekend, extended into the blitz game to stop Eko Suprianto 3-2. The other semifinal pits FIDE Master (FM) Irwanto Sadikin and Johan Gunawan.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI secures $15m debt swap from Germany
RI secures $15m debt swap from Germany Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia won a US$15-million debt-for-nature swap from Germany during the third World Water Forum (WWF) in Kyoto, Japan, last week, said Minister of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno. Minister Soenarno said on Wednesday that the debt swap was used to assist water-related projects such as environmental conservation and food security programs. "...
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hyundai to build ships for Pertamina
Hyundai to build ships for Pertamina JAKARTA: National oil and gas company Pertamina on Thursday signed a contract with South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. for the construction of two very large crude carriers. The tankers, which will have the capacity to carry two million barrels of crude oil, cost US$65.4 million each, said Pertamina's downstream director Muchsin Bahar.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt mulls another tax for pets
Govt mulls another tax for pets JAKARTA: The government is considering imposing a tax on individuals keeping protected animals as their pets, a senior official said Thursday. Director for biodiversity at the Forestry Ministry Adi Susmianto said the tax option was being discussed during a three- day seminar on Indonesian wildlife that began on Thursday. "Imposing a tax on protected animal owners could serve as a deterrent for people intending to keep protected animals as pets," Adi said.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves $180m loan for Vietnam
ADB approves $180m loan for Vietnam HANOI: Vietnam is to get a US$180 million soft-loan package from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to improve the water security of poor people in rural areas, officials said on Thursday. The money will finance a project to provide the poor in the countryside with a better access to water for health and livelihoods, an official from Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) said.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police fugitive at large in NTT
Police fugitive at large in NTT ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: An ex-policeman suspected of having killed two former East Timor refugees in Atambua, Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is believed to still be at large in the area. Belu Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Nugroho confirmed this in Atambua on Thursday following a report from a team assigned to hunt down the fugitive, Adj.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telkom, Motorola to build fixed phone
Telkom, Motorola to build fixed phone JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said Thursday it has signed an agreement with Motorola Inc. to build 225,000 fixed wireless telephones in Sumatra Province until approximately mid-2006. Each fixed wireless telephone will cost US$116 to produce and install, Telkom said in a statement. Under the agreement, the U.S.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
S. Kalimantan governor reports on performance
S. Kalimantan governor reports on performance Juliansyah, The Jakarta Post, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan South Kalimantan governor Sjachriel Darham presented on Thursday a progress report on his administration's performance in 2002 to the provincial legislative council.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donors urge govt, GAM to respect peace accord
Donors urge govt, GAM to respect peace accord Tiarma Siboro and Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Donor countries pressed Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) Thursday to pursue peaceful solutions to the Aceh question while stressing that any settlement should be within the framework of territorial integrity of Indonesia.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
War has small impact on Indonesia's cocoa exports
War has small impact on Indonesia's cocoa exports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Iraq war has thus far had no significant impact on the country's cocoa exports as the global demand for the commodity remains high due to a shortage of supply, the Indonesian Cacao Association (Askindo) said. The association's executive director, Zulhefy Sikumbang, told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday that the price for the commodity slipped to US$1.9 per kilogram from $2.2 per kilogram prior to the start of the war.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thames PAM Jaya clarifies
Thames PAM Jaya clarifies In reference to the article Water investors threaten to quit agreement published in The Jakarta Post on March 25, we would like to clarify the matter as follows. PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) would like to confirm its position that TPJ is commited to providing clean water services to the people of East Jakarta for the long term.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police fugitive at large in NTT
Police fugitive at large in NTT ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: An ex-policeman suspected of having killed two former East Timor refugees in Atambua, Belu regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), is believed to still be at large in the area. Belu Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Nugroho confirmed this in Atambua on Thursday following a report from a team assigned to hunt down the fugitive, Adj.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Don't forget Aceh
Don't forget Aceh The nation's preoccupation with the war in Iraq this past week has diverted our attention away from many equally, if not more pressing, issues that are so much closer to home. One of the casualties of this severe lack of attention toward domestic problems is the peace process in Aceh, now well into its third month, and seemingly in danger of being derailed.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
Donors urge govt, GAM to respect peace accord
Donors urge govt, GAM to respect peace accord Tiarma Siboro and Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Donor countries pressed Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) Thursday to pursue peaceful solutions to the Aceh question while stressing that any settlement should be within the framework of territorial integrity of Indonesia.
Fri, 28 Mar 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/ATMA
JP/3/ATMA The press must focus on humanity in war coverage One week into the Iraq war and everyday, scores of people tune into the news for the latest developments. Amid the "information bombardment" and allegations of unbalanced coverage, The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti talked to Chairman of the Press Council Atmakusumah Astraatmadja on the issue. Excerpts of the interview follow: Question: Which media do you prefer for coverage on the war?