Archive: 12 April 2003
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Sat, 12 Apr 2003
SEPERTI BIASANYA - YANG LOKAL DIBAGI DUA SABTU-SENIN
SEPERTI BIASANYA - YANG LOKAL DIBAGI DUA SABTU-SENIN The fear of SARS The public's fear of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has yet to diminish despite the measures being taken by the government.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Lack of awareness slows voter registration: BPS
Lack of awareness slows voter registration: BPSArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lack of public awareness about the voter registration process has led to delays raising fears that registration of the country's voters will not be competed by the April 30 deadline, the National Statistics...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
FKM defies Maluku authorities
FKM defies Maluku authoritiesAzis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), affiliated with the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, said 2,500 supporters would raise the RMS flag in observance of the group's 54th anniversary on April 25, in defiance of...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Lawmakers back revisions to MPR decrees on defense
Lawmakers back revisions to MPR decrees on defenseTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The military's attempt to revise Decrees No. 6/2000 and No. 7/2000 of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the country's highest legislative body, has received strong backing from members of the House of...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Is this GAM's tactic?
Is this GAM's tactic?From Koran TempoThe Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government, inked in Geneva, Switzerland, some time ago, has allowed free rein to GAM's activities.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Minister under fire for deforestation
Minister under fire for deforestation PEKANBARU, Riau: Thirty activists from three environmental protection groups here lodged a protest against rampant deforestation with State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
People turn to Chinese herbs in fear of SARS
People turn to Chinese herbs in fear of SARSApriadi Gunawan, Contributor, Medan As Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) haunts the world with no cure yet in sight, fear grips people everywhere.In Medan, apart from equipping themselves with masks, some have even found themselves turning to...
Sat, 12 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...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Singapore traces SARS "super spreader"
Singapore traces SARS "super spreader"Jason Szep Reuters SingaporeSingapore's largest hospital struggled to contain the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus on Friday after tracing the origin of a mysterious batch of infections -- a man in his 60s whose multiple ailments masked the...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Who's not ready?
Who's not ready? Naman, a 60-year-old sidewalk vendor, has been eagerly awaiting the time when direct gubernatorial elections would become a reality. This ostensibly trivial reality in fact represents a very interesting phenomenon: That a roadside vendor is keenly aware of the importance of direct...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
U.S. embassy staff return to capital as security improves
U.S. embassy staff return to capital as security improvesBerni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States allowed on Friday its embassy staff to return to Jakarta after a six-month-long evacuation due to the threat of terrorism, signaling the return of security despite ongoing antiwar...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
RI reports first probable case of SARS
RI reports first probable case of SARSEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia recorded one probable case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) on Friday, and appeared for the first time on the World Health Organization (WHO)'s cumulative list of SARS cases.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Graft resurfaces in subdistrict councils
Graft resurfaces in subdistrict councilsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four cases of corruption are suspected to have taken place with the funds for the subdistrict community empowerment program (PPMK), disbursed last year and managed by the subdistrict council, an official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Danamon bidders urged to raise offers
Danamon bidders urged to raise offersThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) expects the three bidders shortlisted for a majority stake in Bank Danamon to raise their bidding prices."The (preliminary) bids are not yet final.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
1. ACEH: 3 x 15
1. ACEH: 3 x 15 RP recalls peace monitors from Banda Aceh 2. IRAQ: 1 x 40 Baghdad hospitals in catastrophic state 3. SARS: 1 x 43 RI reports first probable case of SARS
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Politicians back transparency of campaign funds
Politicians back transparency of campaign fundsKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Politicians backed on Friday calls for presidential hopefuls to provide detailed information on the sources of their campaign funds to promote transparency.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Rp 1b allotted in thwart spread of SARS
Rp 1b allotted in thwart spread of SARS JAKARTA: The city administration has made an emergency allocation of Rp 1 billion to counteract the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, a health official said.City Health Agency director A.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
1. FKM: 10 x 3 lines:
1. FKM: 10 x 3 lines: FKM defies Maluku authorities The Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM), affiliated with the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, said 2,500 supporters would raise the RMS flag in observance of the group's 54th anniversary on April 25, in defiance of the Maluku...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
BPK to audit SOEs to curb financial irregularities
BPK to audit SOEs to curb financial irregularitiesRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) will audit all state-owned enterprises (SOEs), both those under the central government and those under regional administrations, starting in 2006 as stipulated in the new...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Ba'asyir's trial to start soon
Ba'asyir's trial to start soon JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta Prosecutor's Office will submit to the court on Monday the case file on Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir who is charged with immigration and subversion offenses,The handover of the files to the Central Jakarta District Court will start the...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Models complain of voyeurism
Models complain of voyeurismTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The modest house on Jl. Asem Baris Raya in South Jakarta may not look particularly impressive, but it is in the center of a tale that has grabbed the nation's attention with its combination of sex and celebrities.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Unhygienic drinking
Unhygienic drinking water for sale?From Pos Kota There is a place in Jatikramat, Bekasi, that sells drinking water without first boiling or processing it hygienically. To attract customers, particularly children, they add coloring (red, green, yellow, etc.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Fear of SARS prompts tryout cancellations
Fear of SARS prompts tryout cancellationsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Amateur Athletics Association (PASI) has canceled its plan to give its athletes outings in neighboring countries due to the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), an official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
JP/16/Money
JP/16/MoneyRI's March new vehicle sales riseJAKARTA: New vehicle sales in the country rose 8.1 percent on month to 29,297 units in March, the car assemblers' association Gaikindo said on Thursday. Of the total, commercial vehicles accounted for 26,676 units in March, up 6.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Indian Artistes Network brings cultural richness to Indonesia
Indian Artistes Network brings cultural richness to IndonesiaNovan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta India has one of the oldest and richest cultures in the world as can be seen today from many art forms ranging from architecture and literature to dancing and painting.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
SARS alert causes fall in Jakarta hotel occupancy rates
SARS alert causes fall in Jakarta hotel occupancy ratesSari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world alert on the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) has caused the occupancy rates of hotels in Jakarta to drop by 15 to 20 percent.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Company donates 50,000 masks
Company donates 50,000 masks JAKARTA: The health ministry received on Friday 50,000 masks provided by PT Johnson Home Hygiene to help the government fight the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in the country.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Rupiah Rates April 11
Rupiah Rates April 11Australian dollar 5,677.28 5,067.20 5,400.99 5,343.26 Brunei dollar 5,277.09 4,712.57 5,020.27 4,969.31 Canadian dollar 6,440.31 5,751.00 6,126.88 6,064.31 Swiss franc 6,750.23 6,027.65 6,421.73 6,356.04 Danish krone 1,359.88 1,213.87 1,293.70 1,280.00 Euro 10,100.86 9,014.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Yulianti dreams of sweet career close
Yulianti dreams of sweet career closeMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fauziah Yulianti, who has been a regular player in the national table tennis team for the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games since 1995, expects a memorable ending to her career when she competes in Vietnam for her last appearance.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Old visa policy still in effect, no guidelines for new ruling
Old visa policy still in effect, no guidelines for new rulingFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legal confusion has emerged regarding the new policy revoking the free-visa-on-arrival facility extended to nationals of 48 countries, with an immigration official...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
IBRA set to gain little from bank assets
IBRA set to gain little from bank assetsA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Friday that the recovery rate of collateral assets surrendered by indebted former bank owners was very low.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Palu police arrest another Makassar bomb suspect
Palu police arrest another Makassar bomb suspectAndi Hasjramurni and Erick W., The Jakarta Post, Palu/Makassar Police in the Central Sulawesi capital of Palu have arrested a suspect in the Makassar bombings who has been on the run since December last year.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
'Lampung Post' terrorized
'Lampung Post' terrorizedOyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung Dissatisfied with the Lampung Post daily's coverage of governor elect Alzier Dianis Thabranie, whose inauguration was delayed by a corruption case, around 50 supporters of Alzier terrorized the newspaper's office on Jl.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
The award, war and SARS: Enduring Indonesia's tourism
The award, war and SARS: Enduring Indonesia's tourism JP/6/CHRIS Weathering the war and SARS: Indonesian tourism enduresI. Christianto Journalist Jakarta Violence and disease are most undesirable in tourism.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Afghanistan
AfghanistanWhen commenting on an interim government in postwar Iraq, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda was referring to Indonesia's stance of not recognizing the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, not the current government of Hamid Karzai as appeared on the front page of The Jakarta Post...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
U.S. envoy calls for RI role in postwar Iraq
U.S. envoy calls for RI role in postwar IraqBerni K. Moestafa and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should participate in the reconstruction of Iraq, said the United States Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
JP/7/IGNAS
JP/7/IGNASPolitics can't be justified without concern for public goodPolitical parties and political issues in IndonesiaIgnas Kleden The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA) Jakarta It is an age-old truism that politics has something to do with power. Yet this only half the truth.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
LBH offices allowed to raise funds
LBH offices allowed to raise funds JAKARTA: Legal Aid Institute (LBH) offices across the country will continue to provide pro bono services as their parent organization, the Indonesian Legal Aid Institute (YLBHI), has decided to allow them to raise funds following its financial difficulties.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
`RI should support Iraqis to rebuild their country'
`RI should support Iraqis to rebuild their country'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should support the Iraqi people to rebuild their country, following news reports over the fall of Baghdad to U.S.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 12, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 12, 2003TVRI 5:03 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat10:30 Talk Show: Life Clip11:00...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
China to groom 50 firms for global list
China to groom 50 firms for global listAgence France Presse, Beijing China plans to groom 50 companies to become among the world's top 500 multinationals within the next 12 years, state media reported on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Outlook for postwar Iraq: Diplomatic rifts
Outlook for postwar Iraq: Diplomatic riftsBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id As U.S.-led troops tightened their grip in and around Baghdad, political leaders in several countries, including key...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
No interruption, please
No interruption, pleaseFrom Warta Kota Classical music has gained recognition in Indonesia, particularly after the regular early morning broadcasts by Metro TV. I believe this music is very inspiring.Sadly, the station's round-the-clock running texts can disturb the concentration of the classical...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, April 12, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, April 12, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Our Roots Are Our Wings, by Indian Artistes Network, at World Trade Centre, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31, South Jakarta, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until April 13. * Painting, Kontemporer Russia 2 at Gallery Nasional, Jl.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
War as entertainment?
War as entertainment?From RepublikaThe program aired by Lativi on March 26, 2003 was interesting to see. They raised a current and wicked issue to discuss: American invasion against Iraq. Adolf Posmah, as the host, presented British Ambassador to Indonesia, military analyst, Hasnan Habib and...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Navy sinks Thai fishing boat
Navy sinks Thai fishing boat JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy sank a Thai fishing boat and arrested 11 of its crew members off the eastern coast of Sumatra island, officers said on Friday.Lt. Col. Teguh Wahyono, a spokesman for the Navy's Western Fleet, said a patrol vessel arrested the crew after they...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Berlin, Moscow want rebuilding of post-war Iraq under UN: Putin
Berlin, Moscow want rebuilding of post-war Iraq under UN: PutinAgencies Saint Petersburg, RussiaBerlin and Moscow want the reconstruction of post-war Iraq to be under UN auspices, Russian President Vladimir Putin said here on Friday during talks with German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
New envoys presents credentials
New envoys presents credentials JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received credential letters from the nonresident ambassadors of Guinea and Ethiopia on Friday.New Ethiopian Ambassador to Indonesia Koang Tutiam Dung is stationed in Tokyo, while the Guinean Ambassador to Indonesia Mamadou...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Govt to set reference price for white pepper
Govt to set reference price for white pepperAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade will set a base price for white pepper in a bid to help stabilize the current dwindling price of the commodity on the domestic market, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
`Why should we be panicking about SARS?'
`Why should we be panicking about SARS?' The government said that there had been a number of suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) cases here, but none of them had been confirmed. Many people, however, told The Jakarta Post that they remain in the dark about the disease and complain...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
JP/7/SIMA
JP/7/SIMAPart 1 of 2ON THE AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEM APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Pantjar Simatupang Director Center for Agro Socio Economic Research and Development Bogor The agribusiness system paradigm was first outlined by Davies and Goldberg in 1957, and was declared as the new strategy of...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Granny on trial for maid abuse
Granny on trial for maid abuseSINGAPORE: A 68-year-old grandmother on trial for maid abuse in Singapore has been accused of forcing an Indonesian domestic servant to eat human feces, among other offenses, a report said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
JP/7/SIMA
JP/7/SIMAON THE AGRIBUSINESS SYSTEM APPROACH TO AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT Pantjar Simatupang Director Center for Agro Socio Economic Research and Development Bogor The agribusiness system paradigm was first outlined by Davies and Goldberg in 1957, and was declared as the new strategy of agricultural...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Manila recalls peace monitors to Banda Aceh
Manila recalls peace monitors to Banda AcehThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lack of a security guarantee has prompted the Philippines to consider temporarily to recall its peace monitors from field operations in the strife-torn Indonesian province of Aceh.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Govt to set reference price for white pepper
Govt to set reference price for white pepperAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade will set a base price for white pepper in a bid to help stabilize the current dwindling price of the commodity on the domestic market, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Sutiyoso to pursue reclamation project
Sutiyoso to pursue reclamation projectBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has voiced his determination to go ahead with the plan to reclaim land from the city's northern coast.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Schools take part in debate c'ships
Schools take part in debate c'ships JAKARTA: The 2003 National School Debating Championships began on Friday with 32 teams from 19 provinces.Jointly organized by the Ministry of National Education and the Association for Critical Thinking, this is the biggest competition of its kind ever held in...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Small-scale businesspeople get aid
Small-scale businesspeople get aid JAYAPURA, Papua: Bank Papua will make available loans totaling Rp 555 billion (US$62.5 million) to small-scale businesspeople in different sectors this year.Onesias Fairyo, director of the bank, said on Friday the amount of loans to be provided this year was an...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Indonesian sailor escapes from Philippine rebels
Indonesian sailor escapes from Philippine rebelsAgencies Zamboanga, PhilippinesAn Indonesian sailor fled Moro rebels in the southern Philippines on Friday after being held hostage for nearly 10 months, the military said.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Is this GAM's tactic?
Is this GAM's tactic?From Koran TempoThe Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Indonesian government and Aceh Freedom Movement (GAM) inked in Geneva on Dec. 9, 2002 has yet to bring about the desired results as there have been violations of the agreement by both sides -- the Indonesian...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Action needed to implement WSSD
Action needed to implement WSSD JAKARTA: Experts said on Friday the results of the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) would remain mere words on paper if no concrete action was taken at home.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
JP/5/cap-12
JP/5/cap-12 AntaraON A ROLL: Two steamrollers crush thousands of bottles of liquor and illegal substances in an open field in Cirebon. The local police have intensified their operation to crack down on food and beverage stands selling liquor and to stop the trafficking of illicit drugs in the...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Palyja gets 10 new water trucks
Palyja gets 10 new water trucks JAKARTA: PT PAM Lionnaise Jaya (Palyja) has 10 new water trucks with a capacity of 5,000 liters, bring its water-truck fleet to 29 trucks with a total capacity of around 100,000 liters.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Curbing corruption
Curbing corruption in customs offices It is staggering to hear that corruption is widespread within the Customs, Excise and Tax Directorate General, Ministry of Finance. The Jakarta Post revealed on March 31 the modus operandi of corrupt retired officials connected to the more than 1,500 "phantom"...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Cataracts blind 200,000 people
Cataracts blind 200,000 people SURABAYA: At least 200,000 people in East Java have lost their eyesight due to cataracts, making it imperative to provide extensive eye disease prevention and treatment throughout the province, a senior health official said.Dr.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
RI becomes 17th country on WHO's SARS list
RI becomes 17th country on WHO's SARS list Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post JakartaIndonesia recorded one probable case of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) on Friday, becoming the 17th country to be put on the World Health Organization (WHO)'s list of SARS-affected countries.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Organized theft of bags uncovered at airport
Organized theft of bags uncovered at airportMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang An organized ring of thieves who had been stealing valuables from baggage at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport was broken up on Friday.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
PWI raises funds for congress
PWI raises funds for congressJakarta Post, Jakarta Organizers of the 21st Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) congress have been traveling around Central Kalimantan asking for donations from regental administrations across the province.The chairman of the congress' organizing committee, M.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
[b]The award, war and SARS:
The award, war and SARS: RI's tourism endures2. Pro -- Coalition forces vs. Iraq marks the fall of the United Nations
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
1. RECLAIM: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 31
1. RECLAIM: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 31 Sutiyoso to pursue land reclamation project 2. AIRPORT: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 Organized theft of bags uncovered at airport 3. DEKEL: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 40 Graft resurfaces in subdistrict councils 4. VCD: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Models complain of voyeurism 5.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Bank Mandiri bonds receives strong market demand
Bank Mandiri bonds receives strong market demandDow Jones, Jakarta The giant state-owned Bank Mandiri sold US$300 million in senior bonds on Friday, more than the planned $200 million due to strong demand from the market, a banker familiar with the deal said.
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
[b]The agribusiness
The agribusiness system approach to agriculture Pantjar Simatupang Director Center for Agro Socio Economic Research and Development Bogor, West Java 2. Kurds -- Dream of the homeless 1 X 30Dream of the homeless KurdsThe Kurds are spread in four countries, Iraq, Turkey, Iran and Syria, and the fall...
Sat, 12 Apr 2003
Art surfaces outside galleries - in the bookshop
Art surfaces outside galleries - in the bookshopCarla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta As exhibitions these days are not limited to museums and galleries anymore, art that previously remained within the confines of the artist's living quarters now has a chance to surface in prestigious spaces like...