Archive: 10 April 2003
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Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 9 , 2003:-------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Jakarta,4/9/2003 Volume Jakarta Stock Exchange Inc...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
10 roosters seized during cockfight
10 roosters seized during cockfight BOGOR: Police revealed Wednesday that they had raided a cockfight here and seized 10 fighting cocks, but had failed to arrest any of the dozens of people who were watching the fight and gambling on the outcome.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
PPD bus operator strike makes small ripples
PPD bus operator strike makes small ripplesTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The state enterprise Djakarta Transportation bus company (PPD) was not in operation on Wednesday as most of its drivers, conductors and staff went on strike, but it did not greatly affect the city...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Primary school students rally in Bandung
Primary school students rally in Bandung BANDUNG, West Java: Hundreds of elementary school students staged a rally in front of the West Java provincial legislature building, demanding the local administration to waive their monthly school fees.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
T-bonds well received
T-bonds well received The positive reception toward the Rp 2.7 trillion (US$300 million) in eight-year Treasury Bonds, which were issued on Tuesday through the first public auction the government has ever held, reflected a higher market confidence in the government's willingness and ability to...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Achieving export recovery
Achieving export recoveryAri A. Perdana, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, Ari_Perdana@csis.or.id Before the aggression in Iraq, Indonesia's foreign trade indicators raised some hopes of a recovery. Total exports in 2002 were US$57 billion, 1.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Modest life and consistency
Modest life and consistencyFrom KompasPresident Megawati and cabinet ministers have always appealed to the nation to lead a modest life. Ironically, Megawati's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle held its national conference from March 10 through March 13 at a five-star hotel (Shangril-La,...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Megawati praises Iraqis for defending nation
Megawati praises Iraqis for defending nationBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri praised on Wednesday the Iraqi people for their dedication to defending their nation against the U.S.-led invasion, and predicted the war would drag on for a long time.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
PDI-P wants military man for N. Sumatra governor
PDI-P wants military man for N. Sumatra governorApriadi Gunawan and Yuli Trisuwarni, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Bandung The North Sumatra chapter of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has short-listed three retired military generals among its gubernatorial candidates.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Donors press govt, GAM to honor deal
Donors press govt, GAM to honor dealTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Donor countries have pressed the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to stick to the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, saying that military force could not bring peace to Aceh.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Semen Padang responds
Semen Padang responds With reference to the news story under the title Semen Padang causing problems for PT Semen Gresik, published on page 13 of The Jakarta Post of April 7, 2003, we would like to explain the following:* The conclusion, that the financial statement of PT Semen Padang was not...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
E. Java students protest against anarchy
E. Java students protest against anarchy SURABAYA, East Java: Hundreds of students affiliated with the East Java Student Executive Board (BEM) marched on the Surabaya provincial council to demand the immediate revival of a stalled case.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
ASEAN agrees to eliminate nontariff trade barriers
ASEAN agrees to eliminate nontariff trade barriersAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have agreed gradually to eliminate nontariff trade barriers as part of the effort to boost intraregional trade, a top official at...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
1. Discourse -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts
1. Discourse -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48 pts 'GAM in material breach of peace agreement' 2. Test -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts Test may reveal likely fatal SARS cases 3. UN -- 7 cols, 1 line, 36 pts What the UN does and does not want to do in Iraq 4. Dili -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36 pts E.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
RI artist makes big name overseas
RI artist makes big name overseasBoudewijn Brands, Contributor, Yogyakarta Usually, Indonesian artists that gain international recognition, achieve that from their home base promoted by local and international curators. Many more people want to live as an artist as the buying public allows.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Party verification set for May
Party verification set for May JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that his ministry would start verifying political parties in May.The verification process, which will determine the validity of political parties registering for the 2004 general...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Seven countries to join BIF 2003
Seven countries to join BIF 2003 SEMARANG, Central Java: At least seven Asian and European countries are to join this year's Borobudur International Festival (BIF), which features art and tourism exhibitions in mid-2003, announced the organizing committee in Semarang.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Parties fail the people: Minister
Parties fail the people: Minister JAKARTA: Many political parties had been established in recent years with the only goal of satisfying the selfish interests of their founders rather than the people's welfare, a cabinet minister said.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
More SARS masks needed
More SARS masks neededFrom Suara KaryaThe Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) is entering Indonesia, causing a lot of anxiety among the public. One way of preventing the spread of SARS is to wear a mask in public places.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Blitar to host national assembly
Blitar to host national assembly JAKARTA: A national meeting that will bring together politicians and public figures who are concerned about the country's future will take place in the East Java town of Blitar between June 1 and June 21.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Troops implicated in Papua arms theft
Troops implicated in Papua arms theftTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has found strong indications of the involvement of its own members in a recent burglary at the Wamena military district's arsenal that left three dead, including two Army soldiers.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
BIN to tighten control of state secrets
BIN to tighten control of state secretsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief A.M. Hendropriyono said on Wednesday the government must tighten its control over the flow of information to prevent the leak of state secrets, pointing to the state secrecy bill as the...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
MAS suspends flights to Medan
MAS suspends flights to Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Malaysian Airline Service (MAS) has suspended its flights from Penang to Medan this week because of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) threat.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Festival presents women in arts
Festival presents women in artsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kartini Day, every April 21, usually evokes memories of parades of little children clad in colorful national dress or various competitions ranging from best-dressed, best-behaved, best singing, to best writing.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Malaysian firms want 12,400 RI workers
Malaysian firms want 12,400 RI workers MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A number of Malaysian companies, particularly those engaged in palm oil plantations, has requested about 12,400 workers from West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) in the last four months.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 10, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 10, 2003Exhibitions* Painting, Bali Christian Art Association, by artist like I Gd Sukana Kariana, I Komang Wahyu S, I Gd Yosef C, Darsane, Ni Ketut Ayu Sri Wardani, Koniherawati, I Ketut Lasia, I Nyoman Darsane, & Tina Bailey, at Galeri GKI Denpasar, Jl.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Rallies urging end to Iraq war continue to heat up
Rallies urging end to Iraq war continue to heat upThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Star Party of Reform (PBR) failed on Wednesday to make good on its earlier boast that it would gather one million supporters in a rally against the U.S.-led attack on Iraq.Party chairman Zainuddin M.Z.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Achieving RI export recovery
Achieving RI export recoveryorAchieving export recovery 2. Pro8 -- Rewriting Russia's recent economic history 1 X 30Rewriting Russia's economic history3. Star -- Travel advice on SARS-affected countries will hurt tourism 1 X 32 Tourism fragile due to SARS advice
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 10, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, April 10, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 Talk Show: RT / RW8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 TV Drama: Janji Cinta10:00 Quiz: Disikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music:...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Jakarta's busway project infeasible
Jakarta's busway project infeasibleBambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe busway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta is financially infeasible as it only serves 12.9 kilometers of road, a transportation expert says.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
1. FAUZY: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS
1. FAUZY: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS RI artist makes big name overseas 2. EDDIE: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Griffin finds comedy in troubled family
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
ASEAN ministers to discuss capital market
ASEAN ministers to discuss capital market MANILA: ASEAN finance ministers and their deputies are expected to discuss at the meeting initiatives to develop the region's capital markets, particularly a proposal to create an Asian bond market.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
President to dedicate monument
President to dedicate monument JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to preside over the unveiling of a "Brotherhood Monument" this coming Sunday to commemorate the May 1998 riots in the area of Chinatown here that left hundreds dead.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
pHOTO:
pHOTO: LIGHT MALFUNCTION: A city worker fixes a broken traffic light on Jl. Mangga Dua, West Jakarta. The broken traffic light caused gridlock on Wednesday, with drivers vying to pass through the intersection.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Aceh is on the boil again. The peace deal between the
Aceh is on the boil again. The peace deal between the Indonesian government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) signed in Geneva has failed to stop or reduce the tension. The five-month- old peace agreement is apparently not worth the paper its written on.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
New visa policy damaging, says tourist industry
New visa policy damaging, says tourist industryMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The president of a prominent tourist industry association criticized the government's new policy that abolished the 60-day visa-on-arrival granted to nationals from 48 foreign countries, saying the...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Participants of PATA meeting told to bring health passes
Participants of PATA meeting told to bring health passesWahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Delegates to the annual Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) conference, to be held in Nusa Dua, Bali from April 13 to April 17, are expected to come with up to date health certificates...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
AJI sues police for allowing attack on `Tempo' office
AJI sues police for allowing attack on `Tempo' officeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has filed a lawsuit against police for allowing the Tempo newsmagazine office to be attacked and its journalists assaulted.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
INPC Bank short-lists two bidders
INPC Bank short-lists two biddersDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Inter-Pacific (INPC) has short-listed two consortia, namely Trimegah Securities and Chelsea Investments, as the bidders vying for a controlling stake in the bank.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Optimism for retail sales despite SARS
Optimism for retail sales despite SARSA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sales in the country's retail industry this year would not be significantly affected by the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), industry experts said Monday.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
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;JP;dan; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-ratesRupiah Rates April 9 JP/13/ConverRupiah Rates April 9 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,647.77 5,041.28 5,373.12 5,315.70 Brunei dollar 1 5,260.59 4,698.26 5,004.77 4,954.01 Canadian dollar 1 6,393.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
`What is SARS? I've never heard of it'
`What is SARS? I've never heard of it' Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) can affect anyone, regardless of their nationality, gender, age or social status. But people on the street told The Jakarta Post they were not scared at all and even believed that SARS could only affect the rich.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Money politics could play role in 2004 elections, says CETRO
Money politics could play role in 2004 elections, says CETROArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Center for Electoral Reform (CETRO) warned on Wednesday that money politics could play a major role in the 2004 elections, with most political parties more concerned with the disbursement of...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
PDI-P seeks Tarmidi's dismissal
PDI-P seeks Tarmidi's dismissalBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri in her capacity as the chairwoman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), signed a letter urging the dismissal of Tarmidi Suhardjo from his position as City Council...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Hardi recaptures the spirit of Soedjojono
Hardi recaptures the spirit of SoedjojonoCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta For many, the name alone of Hardi may evoke a sense of discontent. For them, he is the troublemaker, the one who likes to go against the stream.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
JP/14/14cap
JP/14/14cap CaptionReuters/Zainal Abidin UNSOLD PROPERTIES: A row of double-storey terraced houses under construction in Kuala Lumpur. The value of unsold Malaysian properties rose to 29 billion ringgit (US$7.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Wianta's Dream Land?: A show in blood
Wianta's Dream Land?: A show in bloodJean Couteau, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Wianta's exhibition at Gaya Fusion of Arts Gallery in Ubud, Bali, is at first glance a strange show indeed.One enters the place in total darkness, a torch in hand, hesitating, the walls black.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Pakuwon Jati lacks fund to repay bonds
Pakuwon Jati lacks fund to repay bondsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Surabaya-based property company PT Pakuwon Jati has announced that it is short of money to repay its debts. It has only Rp 17 billion (US$1.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. BUSWAY: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Jakarta busway project infeasible 2. PPD: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Bus operator strike makes small ripples 3. TARMIDI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 PDI-P seeks Tarmidi's dismissal 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 23 'What is SARS? I've never heard of it'
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Experts say country still needs the IMF
Experts say country still needs the IMFA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The role of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to oversee the country's economic reform program is still crucial to help maintain investor confidence in the economy, a seminar concluded on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Govt suspends sending of TKIs overseas
Govt suspends sending of TKIs overseasBerni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government said on Wednesday it had suspended the dispatch of Indonesian migrant workers (TKI) overseas amid the worldwide threat of a respiratory virus, holding back some 8,000 workers just as they were about to...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Jakarta busway project infeasible
Jakarta busway project infeasibleBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The busway project from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in Central Jakarta is financially infeasible as it only serves 12.9 kilometers of road, a transportation expert says.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Govt imports 1m masks from China in anti-SARS drive
Govt imports 1m masks from China in anti-SARS driveMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the battle to contain the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) intensifying, the government will import at least one million surgical masks later this week, an official said.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
SARS causing paranoia among Jakartans
SARS causing paranoia among JakartansSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A babysitter has just been temporarily laid off. Not because of incompetence, but because her boss has become overly cautious about the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
KPU, police discuss election security
KPU, police discuss election security JAKARTA: A delegation from the General Elections Commission (KPU) met National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar on Wednesday to discuss security arrangements for the 2004 elections.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Police completes Rizieq's dossiers
Police completes Rizieq's dossiers JAKARTA: City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara said Wednesday that police had completed the dossiers for Habieb Rizieq Shihab, the chairman of the radical Islamic Defenders Front (FPI).
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
JP/14/Brief
JP/14/BriefIndosat subscribers sharply riseJAKARTA: PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., or Indosat, said on Wednesday its wholly owned cellular unit PT Satelit Palapa Indonesia, or Satelindo, had 3.071 million subscribers last year, up 74 percent from 1.769 million in 2001.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Lift on sand mining ban awaits RI, S'pore border deal
Lift on sand mining ban awaits RI, S'pore border dealBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's three-month ban of sand exports from Riau to Singapore would remain in place until the two countries settled border issues, the government said on Wednesday."We will maintain the ban ...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
1. Bali: 10 x 4 lines
1. Bali: 10 x 4 linesParticipants of PATA conference told to bring health passes2. Governor: 22 x 2 linesPDI-P wants military man for North Sumatra governor 3. Pasir: 25 x 1 lineLift on sand mining ban awaits RI, S'pore border deal
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Pertina cautious about SEA Games prospects
Pertina cautious about SEA Games prospectsMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the majority of national boxing hopefuls have been training for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, the Indonesian Amateur Boxing Association (Pertina) seems to be cautious about their medal prospects in...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Elevate status of
Elevate status of Jakarta governor From Warta KotaI agree with President Megawati Soekarnoputri's plan to carry on the pursuit of the late first president Sukarno (Bung Karno), such as to make Medan Merdeka Utara a museum zone, restore the Gelora Bung Karno stadium as an international sports venue...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Tono's sentencing delayed
Tono's sentencing delayed JAKARTA: Prosecutors failed to demand a sentence for former East Timor Military commander Brig. Gen. Tono Suratman on Wednesday, saying they were unprepared."We have yet to complete a demand," chief prosecutor Gabriel Simangungsong told the human rights court hearing,...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
KPU member tenders resignation
KPU member tenders resignation JAKARTA: General Elections Commission (KPU) member Mudji Sutrisno submitted on Wednesday his resignation to President Megawati Soekarnoputri."I went to the State Secretariat this morning to submit my resignation.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Yogya, Brunei capital to join hands
Yogya, Brunei capital to join hands YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta is to establish a sister city program with Bandar Seri Begawan, the capital of Brunei Darussalam, but no detailed agenda had been set up thus far, said Yogyakarta governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Malaysian minister criticizes Indonesia and Thailand on rubber pact
Malaysian minister criticizes Indonesia and Thailand on rubber pactDow Jones, Kuala Lumpur A Malaysian government official has criticized Indonesia and Thailand for saying they won't stick to a plan to reduce rubber production and exports, concluding that this will drag down rubber prices.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
`GAM in material breach of peace agreement'
`GAM in material breach of peace agreement' The withdrawal of 100 international monitoring officers from remote areas in Aceh by the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) following violent attacks on its facilities is just one of the latest disheartening developments since the Cessation of Hostilities...
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
Environment issues should be taught at schools: Experts
Environment issues should be taught at schools: ExpertsEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recent natural disasters should serve notice to the government of the need to teach environmental awareness in schools, a seminar concluded on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Apr 2003
E. Timor indicts Indonesian officers
E. Timor indicts Indonesian officersAgence France-Presse, Dili Prosecutors in East Timor said on Wednesday they have indicted 16 people including eight Indonesian army officers for crimes against humanity before and after the territory's bloody breakaway from Jakarta in 1999.