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Archive: 5 March 2003

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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

Futuris Asia alliance key for wheat ambitions

Futuris Asia alliance key for wheat ambitionsDow Jones, Melbourne Australian agricultural company Futuris Corp.'s new alliance with Indonesia's Salim Group and Japan's Nissho Iwai Corp. is key for developing a grain export business to complement its wool, horticulture, meat and livestock...

Presidential Guard to have new commander soon

Presidential Guard to have new commander soonFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A major reshuffle of military and adjutant positions in the Presidential Palace is in the offing with the replacement of Presidential Guard Commander Maj. Gen. Nono Sampono set to go ahead soon.

Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court

Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia courtIbnu Matnoor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh The Indonesian province of Aceh opened its first sharia court on Tuesday as part of its special autonomy status granted by the central government, but top local officials promised to uphold Islamic law in a...

Australia deports RI fishermen

Australia deports RI fishermen PERTH, Australia: An Indonesian fisherman jailed over his role in an infamous people-smuggling operation has been deported from Australia after his release from prison here, officials said Tuesday.

City administration told to withdraw 'Dekel' funds

City administration told to withdraw 'Dekel' fundsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration has been urged to withdraw Rp 130 billion of aid funds for 167 subdistricts amid widespread corruption by subdistrict officials and members of the subdistrict representatives...

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March. 5, 2003

Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, March. 5, 2003 Exhibitions* Painting, Vibrasi by Hengki Qusta, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No. 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), March. 9 to March. 15, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Painting, Explorasi Expresi, by Perupa Sidoarjo, at Gallery Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda No.

At least 19 dead, more than 100 injured in Philippines bomb blasts

At least 19 dead, more than 100 injured in Philippines bomb blasts Agencies Davao, PhilippinesAt least 19 people were killed and more than 100 others injured on Tuesday in a bomb attack at a key airport in the rebellion- torn southern Philippines, officials and reports said.

3 killed in helicopter crash at Sahid Jaya Hotel

3 killed in helicopter crash at Sahid Jaya HotelM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A commercial helicopter undertaking a survey flight skid off the helipad of the Sahid Jaya Hotel in Central Jakarta and fell 22 floors into the hotel's swimming pool, killing all three people on board.

Civilian supremacy

Civilian supremacy One would have thought that the question about civilian supremacy over the military has already been settled, because that is what Indonesia needs in order to build a truly democratic society.

Dengue fever kills 23 in South Sulawesi

Dengue fever kills 23 in South SulawesiAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi An outbreak of dengue fever in South Sulawesi over the past two months has killed at least 23 people and hospitalized 546 others, signaling the possibility of an increase over last year's 38 deaths, a...

U.S. lawyer claims link between Saudis and Bali bombing

U.S. lawyer claims link between Saudis and Bali bombing Agence France-Presse Sydney, AustraliaA U.S. lawyer claimed on Tuesday to have found evidence that money from Saudi Arabia was used to fund terrorist cells linked to the October bombings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

U.S. lawyer claims Saudis funded Bali bombing

U.S. lawyer claims Saudis funded Bali bombingAgence France-Presse, Sydney, Australia A U.S. lawyer claimed on Tuesday to have found evidence that money from Saudi Arabia was used to fund terrorist cells linked to the October bombings on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.

Bill drafters reject a return to power by TNI

Bill drafters reject a return to power by TNITiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Civilian experts who helped draft the military bill have said they never proposed an article which would empower the armed forces at the expense of democracy.

Dengue fever afflicts Tangerang

Dengue fever afflicts Tangerang TANGERANG: Since January this year, 20 residents of Tangerang municipality have suffered from dengue fever and received medical treatment at local hospitals, the municipal health agency chief revealed on Tuesday.

Organda allowed to import used buses

Organda allowed to import used busesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) will be allowed to buy imported second-hand buses from Japan and Australia at reduced prices in a deal with the government to cancel a planned bus fare hike.

Rupiah Rates March.4

Rupiah Rates March.4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,760.22 5,142.13 5,480.29 5,421.84 Brunei dollar 1 5,410.88 4,832.81 5,147.92 5,095.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,323.63 5,645.88 6,016.31 5,952.99 Swiss franc 1 7,013.23 6,263.45 6,672.40 6,604.

House members want councillors released

House members want councillors released SURABAYA: A number of House of Representatives' members from Jakarta have demanded the release of two senior councillors, currently being detained in Surabaya on graft charges, saying they would take responsibility should the councillors abscond.

Taman Safari's Hadi Manansang dies at 87

Taman Safari's Hadi Manansang dies at 87Pat Irving, Taman Safari Indonesia, Bogor, West Java As light slowly dawned over a mist-shrouded Mount Pangrango on Sunday morning, there was a buzz of activity at Taman Safari Indonesia as a television crew prepared to broadcast live from the park's animal...

1. SHARIA: 1 x 40

1. SHARIA: 1 x 40 Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court 2. JSC: 1 x 52 HDC to continue work in Aceh despite recent attack 3. BALI: 2 x 26 U.S. lawyer claims Saudis funded Bali bombings 4. ODD: 1 x 30 Axe-man attacks chef over pizza

Raids on street walkers

Raids on street walkers Raids on women suspected of being street walkers in Bogor have provoked criticism, with several people strongly protesting the Bogor administration's incompetence for netting the wrong persons last week.

Why so many

Why so many inaccuracies? The Jakarta Post, usually known for its accuracy in reporting, misled the readers, at least on a couple of occasions, particularly, on its Sports section, recently.On Feb. 28, 2003, in your Sports page, a headline stated Nehra gives England six of the best in W. Cup.

Traders protest at City Council

Traders protest at City Council JAKARTA: Some 100 street vendors who were evicted from outside the Pasar Minggu traditional market in South Jakarta staged a protest in the grounds of City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the city administration allow them to start trading again.

Utut assured slot in world championship

Utut assured slot in world championshipMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto of Indonesia chalked up a double accomplishment from his participation at the Asian Championship in Doha which ended over the weekend.

Police warn of rising street crimes

Police warn of rising street crimesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While introducing a new method of categorizing crimes in Jakarta, the City Police warned on Tuesday over the increasing trend of street crimes in the capital city.

JP/13/Cons

JP/13/ConsGovt to set up consumer protection agencyAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government was planning to set up the National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) to help protect consumers against irresponsible producers or traders, a top official at the ministry of industry and...

House finishes envoy exams

House finishes envoy examsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) Commission II overseeing foreign affairs wrapped up its review of 19 ambassadorial candidates on Tuesday, with traces of disappointment evident on the faces of commission members.

* Headlines: Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court 2

* Headlines: Aceh initiates 'moderate' sharia court 2 * National:Two KPU members quit over double positions 4 * Archipelago:Batam mayor orders closure of casinos 5 * Opinion: Corruption: "Right or wrong, my party" 7 * City: Police warn of rising street crime8 * Sports: Singh and Mickelson withdraw...

Government to set up consumer protection agency

Government to set up consumer protection agencyAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government was planning to set up the National Consumer Protection Agency (BPKN) to help protect consumers against irresponsible producers or traders, a top official at the ministry of industry and...

Abdullah to take charge as PM on leave

Abdullah to take charge as PM on leaveMALAYSIA: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's deputy Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who takes over Malaysia's leadership in October, is to begin a two-month stint as acting prime minister on Thursday.

Public holidays

Public holidays in 2003 calendars From Kompas The government, through a joint decree from the minister of religious affairs, the minister of manpower and transmigration and the state minister for administrative reforms, has stipulated changes in public holidays in 2003.

Batam mayor orders closure of all casinos

Batam mayor orders closure of all casinosFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Batam Mayor Nyat Kadir has ordered the closure of at least 46 casinos on the industrial island after hundreds of workers, angered by the police closure of a legalized casino, threatened to spark unrest should other...

Muara Tawar plant crucial to avoiding power crisis: PLN

Muara Tawar plant crucial to avoiding power crisis: PLNA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned power company PLN said on Tuesday that its choice of technology for the construction of the Muara Tawar power plant was the best alternative available to help avoid a power crisis in the near...

Industry based Close Downsize

Industry based Close Downsize on two-digit ISIC* 2001 2002 2001 2002 31 Food, beverages 166 215 139 129 and tobacco 32 Textile, garment 151 242 111 154 and leathers 33 Wood, bamboo, rattan 122 143 89 140 and willow 34 Paper, printing and 15 27 10 10 publishing 35 Chemical, petroleum, 73 67 19 27...

Army chief to attend mass prayer

Army chief to attend mass prayer SURABAYA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu and former president Abdurrahman Wahid are expected to attend a mass prayer meeting organized by Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) in Surabaya, East Java, next Sunday.

House to quiz BI governor nominees

House to quiz BI governor nominees JAKARTA: House leaders and faction chairpersons urged the House finance and banking commission to finish its selection hearings on candidates for the position of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor by May 10.

Nearly quarter million displaced by RP fighting

Nearly quarter million displaced by RP fightingAgence France-Presse, Manila Nearly a quarter million people were displaced by fighting between government troops and Muslim separatists in the southern Philippines last month and remain fearful of returning home, officials said on Tuesday.

RP reaches agreement on money laundering reform

RP reaches agreement on money laundering reformCecil Morella, Agence France-Presse, Manila Philippines legislators have agreed with an international financial task force to amend Manila's money laundering law to escape the imposition of sanctions later this month, officials announced Tuesday.

Japanese woman found murdered

Japanese woman found murdered TANGERANG: A 62-year-old Japanese woman was found dead in a bathroom at her home in Perigi Baru village, Pondok Aren district, Tangerang regency, late on Monday.Tangerang police chief Sr. Comr.

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003

Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March.4,2003----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...

RI to lose $4b in Davidoff trademark debacle

RI to lose $4b in Davidoff trademark debacleThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta German cigarette company Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH told the Indonesian government on Tuesday that the country would lose US$4 billion in tax revenues and more than 60,000 jobs over an ongoing court dispute invovling the...

Govt to establish commission to protect abused children

Govt to establish commission to protect abused childrenEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, in accordance with the new law on child protection, is preparing a commission that may be allowed to bring abusive parents to justice.

Dili says relations with RI more important then justice

Dili says relations with RI more important then justiceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and East Timor agreed to bury the hatchet and put bilateral relations between them before the ongoing legal process against Indonesian officials implicated in human rights violations...

1. CHOPPER: 1 x 50

1. CHOPPER: 1 x 50 3 killed in helicopter crash at Sahid Jaya Hotel 2. BANKRUPTCY: 1 x 25 Bankruptcy on the rise 3. TNI: 1 x 41 Bill drafters reject a return to power by TNI 4. BIN: 3 x 22 VP, activist oppose proposed bill on state intelligence

House to back terrorism regulation

House to back terrorism regulation JAKARTA: The nine factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are likely to accept the implementation of the government regulation in lieu of a terrorism law at a plenary session on March 6.

Govt may cancel reclamation projects

Govt may cancel reclamation projectsMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is mulling over issuing a decree to cancel two controversial reclamation projects in Jakarta and Tangerang and the autonomous city of Jonggol in West Java.

Sector Closed Downsized

Sector Closed Downsized 2001 2002 2001 2002 Food, beverages 166 215 139 129 and tobaccoTextiles, garments 151 242 111 154 and leatherWood, bamboo, rattan 122 143 89 140 and willowPaper, printing and 15 27 10 10 publishingChemicals, petroleum, 73 67 19 27 coal, rubber and plastic productsMinerals 27...

House members want councillors released

House members want councillors released SURABAYA: A number of House of Representatives' members from Jakarta have demanded the release of two senior councillors, currently being detained in Surabaya on graft charges, saying they would take responsibility should the councillors abscond.

January exports increase 23 percent: BPS

January exports increase 23 percent: BPSDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in January increased by 23 percent in value to US$4.92 billion, compared to $4.09 billion posted in the same month last year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Tuesday.

Raids on street walkers

Raids on street walkers Raids on women suspected of being street walkers in Bogor have provoked criticism, with several people strongly protesting the Bogor administration's incompetence for netting the wrong persons last week.

WB gives Rp 3b aid to Minahasa

WB gives Rp 3b aid to Minahasa MINAHASA, North Sulawesi: The World Bank provided more than Rp 3 billion in aid last year to 40 villages in Minahasa district, North Sulawesi, a local official said on Tuesday.

South Jakarta:

South Jakarta: Jl. Casablanca in Tebet, Setiabudi area of Jl. Rasuna Said, Blok M, Pasar Rumput Manggarai, Lebak Bulus bus terminal, Cipulir market, Kebayoran Lama market. West Jakarta: Cengkareng intersection, Grogol intersection, Tomang intersection, Jembatan Batu intersection, Jembatan Besi...

Sector Closed Downsized

Sector Closed Downsized 2001 2002 2001 2002 Food, beverages 166 215 139 129 and tobaccoTextiles, garments 151 242 111 154 and leatherWood, bamboo, rattan 122 143 89 140 and willowPaper, printing and 15 27 10 10 publishingChemicals, petroleum, 73 67 19 27 coal, rubber and plastic productsMinerals 27...

Cleric adopts Inul as 'foster daughter'

Cleric adopts Inul as 'foster daughter' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Head of the South Kalimantan religious affairs office Artani Hasbi has supported the ban by the province's Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) on dangdut singer Inul Daratista for her "erotic" dance style.

The legal aspects of war: America -- Iraq case

The legal aspects of war: America -- Iraq caseSayidiman Suryohadiprojo, Former Governor National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), Jakarta The United States seems to be very serious in going to war with Iraq. Some of its leaders have stated that the U.S.

Two KPU members quit over double positions

Two KPU members quit over double positionsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Critical comments launched by a number of legislators against the General Election Commission (KPU) have prompted two of its 11 members to resign.Imam B. Prasodjo and F.X.

Traders protest at City Council

Traders protest at City Council JAKARTA: Some 100 street vendors who were evicted from outside the Pasar Minggu traditional market in South Jakarta staged a protest in the grounds of City Hall on Tuesday, demanding that the city administration allow them to start trading again.

'Busway no help in easing traffic congestion'

'Busway no help in easing traffic congestion' Despite public skepticism over its plan to introduce the busway system between Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta, the city administration is persisting and launched a trial run last week.

Megawati cancels participation in OIC emergency summit: President

Megawati cancels participation in OIC emergency summit: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has canceled her plan to join the emergency summit of the Organization of Islamic Conference in Doha, scheduled to begin on Wednesday.

House to quiz BI governor nominees

House to quiz BI governor nominees JAKARTA: House leaders and faction chairpersons urged the House finance and banking commission to finish its selection hearings on candidates for the position of Bank Indonesia (BI) governor by May 10.

Bush condemns Philippines bombing: U.S. President George W. Bush

Bush condemns Philippines bombing: U.S. President George W. Bush denounces the deadly bombing in the Philippines and will work "shoulder to shoulder" with the Philippine government to hunt down its authors, the White House said on Tuesday.

Lippo again

Lippo again I'm really deeply concerned over media reports on Bank Lippo. There are several reasons for this concern.First, the government has been tardy with its reaction even though the Bank Lippo issue has become the talk of the town for over two months.

Corruption? 'Right or wrong, my party"

Corruption? 'Right or wrong, my party"Mochtar Buchori, Legislator, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), Jakarta We all know the English saying, "Right or wrong, my country." According to one source, this is a variant of a statement made by an American commodore, S.

January exports rise 23 percent

January exports rise 23 percent Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post JakartaExports in January increased by 23 percent in value to US$4.92 billion, compared to $4.09 billion posted in the same month last year, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) reported on Tuesday.

TV Program: Wednesday, March. 5, 2003

TV Program: Wednesday, March. 5, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi6:30 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show:RT / RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia9:00 Documentary 9:30 Cooking Program: Menu Sehat10:30 Entertainment11:00...

VP, activist oppose proposed bill on state intelligence

VP, activist oppose proposed bill on state intelligenceFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz and human rights activist criticized on Tuesday a proposed bill on state intelligence, slated to be discussed by the government, saying that it was an affront to civil...

HDC to continue work in Aceh despite recent attack

HDC to continue work in Aceh despite recent attackNani Farida and Ibnu Matnoor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A mob attacked the tripartite monitoring team office in Central Aceh on Monday, but the peace observers pledged to continue their mission in the war-torn province.

JP/7/Mochtar

JP/7/MochtarMochtar Buchori Legislator Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) Jakarta We all know the English saying, "Right or wrong, my country." According to one source, this is a variant of a statement made by an American commodore, S. Decatur (1779-1820).

RI to lose $4b in Davidoff trademark debacle

RI to lose $4b in Davidoff trademark debacleThe Jakarta Post Jakarta German cigarette company Reemtsma Cigarettenfabriken GmbH told the Indonesian government on Tuesday that the country would lose US$4 billion in tax revenues and more than 60,000 jobs over an ongoing court dispute invovling the...

2,203 civil servants in NTB to lose jobs

2,203 civil servants in NTB to lose jobs MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) administration is urging 2,203 civil servants to accept early retirement or functional jobs as part of its efforts to streamline the bureaucracy and boost efficiency.

Search for victims of ferry tragedy extended

Search for victims of ferry tragedy extendedApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra North Sumatra Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin has ordered rescue workers to continue the search for more corpses after last week's sinking of an overloaded ferry off the province as the death toll rose...

Batik designer Iwan Tirta taking stock

Batik designer Iwan Tirta taking stockBruce Emond, Contributor, Jakarta Iwan Tirta has reached a point in his life where feeding the ego no longer takes center stage, but that should not be taken to mean that Indonesia's ambassador of batik design is resigning himself to a complacent dotage.

Bankruptcy on the rise

Bankruptcy on the riseRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's manufacturing sector was mired in gloom last year as the number of bankruptcies jumped by 22 percent, making many thousands jobless, the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) said.

At least 19 dead in Davao bomb blasts

At least 19 dead in Davao bomb blastsAgencies, Davao, Philippines At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 others injured on Tuesday in a bomb attack at a key airport in the rebellion- torn southern Philippines, officials and reports said.

Govt to launch reforestation program

Govt to launch reforestation programMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to launch an ambitious reforestation program on three million hectares of degraded land on Java, Sumatra and Sulawesi islands between 2003 and 2008 with total cost of Rp 15 trillion (US$1.

IBRA plans to dismiss Bank Lippo management

IBRA plans to dismiss Bank Lippo managementDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) confirmed on Tuesday that a reshuffle in the management of publicly listed Bank Lippo would likely be one of the main items on the agenda of the bank's extraordinary...

Riau council attacked over clothing fund

Riau council attacked over clothing fund PEKANBARU, Riau: The Riau provincial legislature drew criticism on Tuesday for allocating more than Rp 850 million in clothing allowances to its 55 members.The money was part of around Rp 58.

Jakarta Islamic Center inaugurated

Jakarta Islamic Center inauguratedBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso officiated on Tuesday at the opening of a 14,625-square-meter mosque as part of the Jakarta Islamic Center, situated on the site of the former Kramat Tunggak brothel complex in North Jakarta.

1.LIPPO: 2 x 24

1.LIPPO: 2 x 24 IBRA plans to dismiss Bank Lippo management 2. FOREST: 1 x 40 Govt to launch huge reforestation program 3. CASTRO: 1 x 43 Castro listed among world's richest rulers 3. TIMOR: 2 x 28 Dili says relations with RI more important then justice 4. KOREA: 1 x 44 N.

Choosing the right food to help fight stress

Choosing the right food to help fight stressMelissa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta, SouthernDietitian@yahoo.com Long working hours, the hectic pace of life and poor eating habits all go hand in hand.

IBRA extends Danamon bid deadline

IBRA extends Danamon bid deadlineDow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has extended the deadline by two weeks for prospective investors to submit their preliminary bids for a 51 percent stake in Bank Danamon to March 14, an official with the agency said Tuesday.

Legislators discus bills during recess

Legislators discus bills during recess JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) is expected on March 6 to form a committee to deliberate a crucial bill on direct presidential and vice presidential elections.