Archive: 19 April 2003
81 articles found
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
All Puskesmas set to have same tariff
All Puskesmas set to have same tariff JAKARTA: Following complaints that Public Health Centers (Puskesmas) in Jakarta have different tariffs for their health services, the city administration is planning ensure charges are consistent. City Health Agency Head A Chalik Masulili said on Thursday that they would convene a meeting with all the centers to discuss their public services and tariffs.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security tightened in Maluku
Security tightened in Maluku Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities have tightened security in Maluku province ahead of the anniversary of the Republic of South Maluku (RMS) independence movement on April 24. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said here on Thursday that the police were ready to deal firmly with RMS supporters trying to hoist the separatist flag on April 24.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
What a difference five years makes. The mining industry, which
What a difference five years makes. The mining industry, which prospered during the Soeharto administration from the late 1960s until the authoritarian leader's resignation in 1998, is now languishing in a mire of new government policies, opposition from environmentalists and hostility of local communities.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM is untrustworthy
GAM is untrustworthy From Koran Tempo The 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. Since the signing of the agreement GAM has openly committed some 300 acts of violence in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD). Why have we let it happen? Four months have elapsed and nothing of significance has been achieved.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`No trial-and-error traffic policy, please'
`No trial-and-error traffic policy, please' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acute transportation problems in the city can only be resolved by means of a well-planned, comprehensive transportation system, implemented consistently, say transportation observers. They also say that serious traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours in many parts of the city, are the result of trial-and-error policies frequently introduced by the city administration.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Debate on reclamation?
Debate on reclamation? The Jakarta administration's persistence to proceed with the "revitalization" of 2,700 hectares on the northern coast through reclamation deserves our very serious attention. Serious attention must be paid to the plan that has been opposed by independent and government-owned institutions dealing with environmental affairs, including the Office of the State Minister of the Environment.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to reshuffle Perhutani management
Government to reshuffle Perhutani management Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry plans to reshuffle top-level management of state-owned forestry company Perhutani next month, as some directors had been implicated in an alleged corruption case, an official said.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS hits artist's restaurants
SARS hits artist's restaurants JAKARTA: The SARS scare that has swept across the globe has dealt a heavy blow to entertainer Roni Sianturi's seafood restaurants in Jakarta. "Since the SARS scare began, people have been reluctant to visit public places. My restaurants have lost quite a few patrons although I have retained my regular customers," Roni said. Roni, whose given name is Ronaldus Parasian Sianturi, said his loyal patrons loved to give him input on the dishes served at his restaurants.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
China objects
China objects This is in response to the letter Taiwan and global health published in The Jakarta Post on March 29, 2003. The article made use of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) as a pretext to criticize the Chinese government, and to advocate Taiwan's entry into the World Health Organization (WHO), whose membership is strictly confined to sovereign states. I wish to present our views and clarification on this matter. The Chinese government attaches great importance to SARS.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
New visa policy
New visa policy Since many officials at the Ministry of Justice have explained that the decision to review the visa policy was based on the principle of reciprocity, I would like to express the hope that this principle will be applied fairly. This means for Belgian citizens living in Indonesia and married to Indonesian women: * The right to get a foreign ID from the local villages where they live. * The right to extend their visa locally at the village level.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
By Todd Callahan
By Todd Callahan Congratulations to The Jakarta Post on twenty years of excellent reporting. It is an honor to contribute this commentary on developments in the Indonesian cement industry. In this special edition, I have been asked to comment on the considerable foreign investments that have been made in the sector since 1998 and how these investments will affect the future development of the industry.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gunung Sempu offers eclectic religious experience
Gunung Sempu offers eclectic religious experience Ade Tanesia, Contributor, Yogyakarta The Bali bombings not only paralyzed tourism in Bali but also hit Yogyakarta's tourist sector as well. According to the head of Yogyakarta's tourism and culture agency, F. Kaswanto, the city has seen a 40 percent drop off in tourist arrivals since the bombings. Facing fewer tourist arrivals, travel bureaus are working harder to drum up business, including offering more appealing and cheaper packages.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Teten Masduki
Teten Masduki Coordinator Indonesia Corruption Watch (ICW) Jakarta Since the formal collapse of Soeharto's authoritarian government, the pattern of corruption shifted from one conducted in an oligarchic manner to a "multiparty" pattern occurring within and across all major parties and sectors. In the last five years this has become the major impediment to the progress of reform in various fields.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI calls for OPEC output cut to prevent price drop
RI calls for OPEC output cut to prevent price drop A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government will propose an oil production cut to the upcoming meeting of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to help prevent a drop in oil prices, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro has said.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RMS supporters warned of subversion
RMS supporters warned of subversion Azis Tunny The Jakarta Post Ambon, Maluku Maluku authorities renewed their warning against the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, saying strong measures would be taken against those supporting for RMS and its affiliate, the Maluku Sovereignty Forum (FKM), in observance of the separatist movement's 54th anniversary on April 24.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Visa-free facility to be limited
Visa-free facility to be limited JAKARTA: The Immigration Directorate General of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights revealed on Wednesday that the visa- free facility on arrival would be issued at limited gateways in the country. "Only immigration offices at certain airports and seaports are allowed to issue the visa on arrival to visitors," said Ade E. Dachlan, the spokesman of the directorate general, on Wednesday.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU to form poll supervisory team
KPU to form poll supervisory team JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) will conclude on Saturday the screening to elect six people to form the election supervisory committee and its result is to be announced to the public on Monday. The screening began on Thursday when all nine members of the KPU held an interview with the nominees. Candidates were given five minutes to introduce themselves and their background and explain their motivation in joining the supervisory committee.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Fund - 4x5
1. Fund - 4x5 30,000 poor to get Rp 4b 2. Radio - 2x25 Dial `Elshinta' radio for news, public info 3. Wisata - 1x 34 Tour carries a blast from the past 4. Speak 'Many used loans to buy consumers goods'
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Post Anniversary Article
Jakarta Post Anniversary Article Is it time to bid goodbye to the IMF? I was honored and pleased when I was requested to contribute to this special anniversary supplement. I thought I could most usefully take advantage of the space offered to me by commenting on one of the most controversial aspects of Indonesia's efforts to recover from the devastation of the Asian financial crisis, namely Indonesia's relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Parties told to present platforms 2
* Headlines:Parties told to present platforms 2 * National:Supreme Court launches major reshuffle4 * Archipelago:Security tightened in Maluku 5 * Opinion: Military action in Aceh not the solution6 * City:30,000 poor vendors to get Rp 4b 8 * Sports: Ferrero books Monte Carl semis with Spadea10 * World:PM Vajpayee visits war-torn Kashmir11 * Business: Govt allocates fund to increase sugar output13 * Features: Arnada excels in digital flicks 20
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPK to audit 'TVRI' over past mismanagement
BPK to audit 'TVRI' over past mismanagement A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Office of the State Minister of State Enterprises is to launch an investigative audit on state-owned television broadcasting company TVRI over possible mismanagement in the past, a senior official said. Roes Ariawijaya, a deputy at the ministry, said on Thursday that the audit would be carried out by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK).
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati should learn from Putin's strong leadership, says analyst
Megawati should learn from Putin's strong leadership, says analyst Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the past few years, Indonesia and Russia have shared many similarities. Both have been trying to deal with separatist movements and severe economic problems. The difference is that Russia, in relative terms, has managed to deal effectively with those problems, while Indonesia has not.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sultan sued over land dispute
Sultan sued over land dispute Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A complaint against Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X was filed with the police on Wednesday by three descendants of Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII for allegedly illegally appropriating 40,410 square meters of land and a building located on Jl. Laksda Adisucipto.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Phone thieves pretend to be police
Phone thieves pretend to be police JAKARTA: Three people who pretended to act as police officers hunting for a murderer stole a cellular phone from a passenger on an air-conditioned city bus on the route from Kampung Rambutan bus terminal, East Jakarta, to Senen, Central Jakarta. The victim, Fachruddin, 34, said that the three men got into the bus on Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta. They then approached him, saying that they were looking for a murderer and then searched his clothes and bag.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt, GAM agree to meet
Govt, GAM agree to meet The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Despite the escalating tension in Aceh, both the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) expressed their commitment to salvaging the peace process. They signed the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) with the mediation of the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) in Geneva, Switzerland on Dec. 9, 2002.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military action in Aceh, Papua not the solution
Military action in Aceh, Papua not the solution Mohammad Zulfan Tadjoeddin, Research Associate, United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), Jakarta, zulfan.unsfir@un.or.id The current critical development of the peace process in Aceh and the latest status of the security condition in Papua tells us that the settling of peace in those two hot spot regions in Indonesia still has long way to go.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
British SARS patient disappears after leaving hospital
British SARS patient disappears after leaving hospital The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Authorities are looking for a British man who has been identified as a probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) case, and was told to stay home for 14 days, but disappeared on Friday. An official with the government SARS investigating team said the Briton was released from the hospital quarantine last Wednesday, however he still might have SARS.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
30,000 poor vendors to get Rp 4b
30,000 poor vendors to get Rp 4b The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost 30,000 needy vendors in Bekasi municipality will receive financial aid to develop their businesses as part of a government program to alleviate poverty. Each vendor will receive between Rp 500,000 (US$56) and Rp 2 million, which is interest-free and must be repaid within two years, Antara reported. The central government has allocated Rp 4 billion toward the Urban Poverty Alleviation Program (P2KP) in Bekasi.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Analysts cautious over military's role in security
Analysts cautious over military's role in security Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite support for the proposed review of the tasks and authority given to the military and police in the amended 1945 Constitution, political analysts remained cautious about the military's domestic security role, saying it should be under civilian leadership.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
On war against GAM
On war against GAM The Jakarta Post on April 13 published an article that said religious leaders and Muslim scholars were urging the government to leave the Aceh question to civilians in order to avoid war between the Indonesian military and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The call from these prominent people surprises me and makes me wonder about the motive for the call.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Sofjan1 --
1. Sofjan1 -- Part 1 of 2 Rationale of additional tax reform 2. War -- Prosecution over Iraqi killings not likely 3. Ria21 -- Lessons taught by war in Iraq
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Iraqis accuse U.S. of `crime of the century'
Iraqis accuse U.S. of `crime of the century' Agencies, Baghdad/Washington/Paris U.S. troops committed the "crime of the century" when they failed to protect priceless Iraqi artifacts from looters and likely trampled archeological sites, top antiquities officials here charged on Friday.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, April 21, 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 21, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music: Grenek 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Talk Show; Cafe Pajak 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, with its abundant natural and human resources, once
Indonesia, with its abundant natural and human resources, once ranked as an exotic choice for investment, but the unrelenting bureaucratic, social, economic and political problems of the last five years have pretty much put paid to that designation. It's an uphill struggle for the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in trying to bring some sunshine to the investment climate, especially as it lacks the political clout to take effective measures.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another Ramada Hotel in Bali
Another Ramada Hotel in Bali I refer to your article on April 15, Marriott International plans expansion in RI. You mentioned that in Indonesia, Marriott International currently operates three hotels, namely the J.W. Marriott in Jakarta and Surabaya and the Ramada Bintang in Bali. For your information, there is another five-star Ramada Hotel in Bali: The Ramada Resort Benoa Nusa Dua Bali. PETER VALTAN, General Manager, Ramada Resort Benoa Bali, Denpasar, Bali
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Pak' Ombo, his unique gallery and painting collection
`Pak' Ombo, his unique gallery and painting collection Bambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Art galleries are usually designed with strong aesthetic nuances in its architecture and interior. Galeri Ombo in Yogyakarta, however, simply looks like an ordinary house. Located in the village of Ambarketawang, five kilometers west of Yogyakarta, Galeri Ombo was established in mid-February this year and is only identifiable as an art gallery because of its sign on the front of the house.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Many used loans to buy consumers goods'
`Many used loans to buy consumers goods' The city administration plans to increase the fund channeled through its subdistricts for empowering poor people from a previous Rp 250 million last year to Rp 500 million this year. Some city residents have welcomed the program as it will help improve the welfare of the underprivileged. However, they also lamented the fact that many residents only used the fund for buying consumer goods. The Jakarta Post discussed the issue with some of them.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Philippine troops recover body of slain Indonesian captive
Philippine troops recover body of slain Indonesian captive Deutsche Presse-Agentur Zamboanga City, Philippines Philippine troops have recovered the body of a kidnapped Indonesian sailor executed by Abu Sayyaf rebels on a southern island, a military official said on Thursday. Brig. Gen. Romeo Tolentino said soldiers dug up the remains in a shallow grave on Tuesday in the village of Panglayahan in Patikul town on Jolo island, 1,000 kilometers south of Manila.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian leaders to hold SARS summit in Bangkok
SE Asian leaders to hold SARS summit in Bangkok Agencies, Bangkok/Beijing Southeast Asian leaders will meet in Bangkok this month to hammer out ways to tackle the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus that has struck a blow to their economies, a Thai minister said on Thursday. Public Health Minister Sudarat Keyuraphan told reporters the leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) had confirmed they would attend a one-day meeting on April 29 in Bangkok.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
When Mega meets Putin
When Mega meets Putin When leaders of the fourth and fifth most populated country in the world meet, what can their peoples expect to gain? A lot presumably. The potential for cooperation between Indonesia and Russia is immense, that presidents Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vladimir Putin can certainly come away from their meeting in Moscow with something. So immense, in fact, that it would be best to impose a reality check early on, and adjust our expectations accordingly.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati in Romania for three-day visit
Megawati in Romania for three-day visit Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri (left) and Romanian President Ion Iliescu watch Romanian soldiers marching during a welcoming ceremony at the Bucharest, Romania, international airport. President Megawati arrived in Romania on Friday for a three- day visit to meet with top officials and spend some time at a mountain resort. Megawati and Iliescu later held talks at the 17th century Cotroceni Palace.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tour carries a blast from the past
Tour carries a blast from the past Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It was a Sunday morning, not even past 8 a.m. Rain poured down the night before making the morning chilly. Clouds hovered, leaving a mist. Most people would prefer to stay longer in bed. But activity had started in front of the Jakarta Historical Museum in West Jakarta, better known as Fatahillah Museum. Some 200 people, including some foreigners, were gathering in the museum's yard.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS and people's irrationality
SARS and people's irrationality From Koran Tempo The mass media has been reporting on the fast spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in some countries in the world, including Indonesia. The media also reported that there are some people here infected with the virus, while another report revealed that a woman migrant worker suspected of having caught the disease had refused to be treated.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS, Iraq war threaten region's economy: UN
SARS, Iraq war threaten region's economy: UN Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outbreak of SARS and the negative effect of the recent war in Iraq could become a serious threat to economies in the region, the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP) said, while presenting its latest regional economic survey on Thursday. For Indonesia, economic growth this year was projected to slow down to around 3.4 percent, from 3.6 percent last year.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, April 19, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, April 19, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting by Shi Hu, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 27. * Painting, Milestones Of Modesty, by I Made Djirna, at Graha Paramita Building, Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok D 2 Kav.8, Kuningan, South Jakarta,(Tel. 5265161, Ext: 852), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until April 24.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Philippine troops recover body of slain Indonesian captive
Philippine troops recover body of slain Indonesian captive Deutsche Presse-Agentur, Zamboanga City, Philippines Philippine troops have recovered the body of a kidnapped Indonesian sailor executed by Abu Sayyaf rebels on a southern island, a military official said on Thursday. Brig. Gen. Romeo Tolentino said soldiers dug up the remains in a shallow grave on Tuesday in the village of Panglayahan in Patikul town on Jolo island, 1,000 kilometers south of Manila.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muslim figures call for peaceful solution to Aceh problems
Muslim figures call for peaceful solution to Aceh problems Tiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two noted Muslim leaders reiterated their concern about the government's plan to launch a military operation in the resource- rich province of Aceh, asking that a peace accord with local rebels be given more time to work.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh administration
Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI to install military battalion in Poso
TNI to install military battalion in Poso The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of the Makassar-based Wirabuana Military Command, Maj. Gen. Suprapto, said on Thursday a military battalion would soon be based in Poso, Central Sulawesi, where religious conflicts between Muslims and Christians have claimed more than 2,000 lives in recent years. "Poso now only has companies of regular troops, so every time there is a conflict we have to bring in extra troops to restore peace and order.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Political parties told to present platforms
Political parties told to present platforms Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to help promote democracy, political parties should clearly present their political platform to the public, say Muslim scholar Nurcholish "Cak Nur" Madjid and veteran journalist Goenawan Mohamad. The lack of clear platforms and the opaqueness of political parties has created a barrier to the democratization process in the country, they said.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, April 21, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, April 21, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting by Shi Hu, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until April 27. * Painting, Milestones Of Modesty, by I Made Djirna, at Graha Paramita Building, Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok D 2 Kav.8, Kuningan, South Jakarta,(Tel. 5265161, Ext: 852), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until April 24.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
5,000 fail to enroll at high schools
5,000 fail to enroll at high schools PURWAKARTA, West Java: About 5,000 elementary school graduates in Purwakarta, West Java, failed to pursue higher education in 2002 due to the limited capacity of junior high schools to accommodate students, Purwakarta legislature Commission E chairman Juhara said Thursday. He said a large number of graduates coming from low-income families had also been forced to work to help their parents earn a living.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. COMMENT: 3 x 22
1. COMMENT: 3 x 22 Muslim leaders call for peaceful solution to Aceh problem 2. CAKNUR: 1 x 42 Political parties told to present platforms 3. TRAFFIC: 1 x 44 'No trial-and-error traffic policy, please' 4. SAILOR: 2 x 31 Philippine troops recover body of slain Indonesian captive 5. JAKOB: 1 x 60 Indonesia now needs insightful journalism, says Jakob Oetama 6. ODD: 1 x 33 Volunteers line up for nude photo
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Arnada excels in digital flicks
Arnada excels in digital flicks Tony Ryanto, Contributor, Jakarta If life begins at 40, Erwin Arnada, 39, feels secure in welcoming it because he has built a spectacular career for himself, being the executive producer of Jelangkung (Indonesian equivalent to the Ouija board), one of three Indonesian films each of which has been viewed by more than one million people.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ARMS: 3 x 20
1. ARMS: 3 x 20 Analysts back move to cut dependence on U.S. weaponry 2. MEGA: 1 x 40 RI President in Romania for three-day visit 3. PUTIN: 2 x 35 Megawati should learn from Putin's strong leadership, says Analyst 4. SUMMIT: 2 x 25 SE Asian leaders to hold SARS summit in Bangkok 5. WORKERS: 2 x 40 SARS bans strand thousands of workers waiting to work in Asian countries
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS keeps businessmen away from China export fair
SARS keeps businessmen away from China export fair Agence France-Presse, Beijing China's largest export fair in the southern city of Guangzhou has attracted only a small number of business representatives compared to last year with most staying away because of SARS. The China Export Commodities Fair, which runs from April 15 to 30, has seen just 7,677 representatives from various countries so far, compared with a total 135,482 at the previous fair, the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Justices appointed on Akbar's case
Justices appointed on Akbar's case JAKARTA: The Supreme Court has selected a panel of justices to hear the appeal of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung, who has been sentenced to three years prison for corruption. An official with the Supreme Court confirmed on Thursday the establishment of the panel of five justices. The five are Paulus Effendy Lotulung, Mohamad Laica Marzuki, Muchsin, Arbijoto and Parman Suparman.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
City radio stations offer phone-in programs
City radio stations offer phone-in programs M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A caller said a man was walking aimlessly along the side of the Jakarta-Merak toll road and that he could endanger himself and the commuters. The radio announcer said he would immediately contact the toll road operator to take care of the problem. Minutes later, another caller said the man had been picked up and order restored to the toll road.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
In view of the changes that are happening in Indonesia at the
In view of the changes that are happening in Indonesia at the moment -- the country's movement from an autocratic government to one that is more democratic, the change from a very centralized system to a decentralized one - and the fact that the country is still trying to recover from the conomic crisis, we don't expect all these things will change overnight but realize they will take some time to work through.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/sars
JP/4/sars British SARS patient disappears after hospital release The Jakarta Post Jakarta Authorities are looking for a British man who has been identified as a probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) case, and was told to stay home for 14 days, but disappeared on Friday. An official with the government SARS investigating team said the Briton was released from the hospital quarantine last Wednesday, however he still might have SARS.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
5,000 fail to enroll at high schools
5,000 fail to enroll at high schools PURWAKARTA, West Java: About 5,000 elementary school graduates in Purwakarta, West Java, failed to pursue higher education in 2002 due to the limited capacity of junior high schools to accommodate students, Purwakarta legislature Commission E chairman Juhara said Thursday. He said a large number of graduates coming from low-income families had also been forced to work to help their parents earn a living.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati in Romania for three-day visit
Megawati in Romania for three-day visit President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Romania on Friday for a three-day visit to meet with top officials and spend some time at a mountain resort. Megawati was greeted at the airport in Bucharest by Romanian President Ion Iliescu, and the two later held talks at the 17th century Cotroceni Palace. She also was expected to meet with Prime Minister Adrian Nastase and other leading members of the ruling Party of Social Democracy.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers want mandatory homecoming ruling scrapped
Workers want mandatory homecoming ruling scrapped Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former migrant workers and non-governmental organization (NGO) activists protested on Thursday, demanding that the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration revoke a ministerial decree that obligates workers to return to Indonesia before renewing their contracts. Article 66 of Ministerial Decree No.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt readies fund to increase sugar output
Govt readies fund to increase sugar output The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is to set aside Rp 1 trillion (US$112 million) in cash for local sugarcane farmers to help boost domestic sugar production, Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih said. Speaking to reporters in Yogyakarta on Thursday, Bungaran said that the government would also allocate another Rp 68 billion to purchase better quality sugarcane seeds.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court retains `the best of the worst' in big reshuffle
Court retains `the best of the worst' in big reshuffle Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court shifted 64 mid- and low-level division heads from their posts on Thursday, the biggest reshuffling to occur in the country's judicial history, in an effort to boost its poor performance and repair the corrupt judiciary. As many as nine officials of the Echelon 3 were dismissed from their positions as division heads for brokering appeal cases submitted to the Supreme Court.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta fields one club in Proliga finals
Jakarta fields one club in Proliga finals Imanuddin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Entering the semifinals of the 2003 Proliga confidently on Friday, Jakarta only managed to get one of its three teams into the finals on Sunday. The capital's only representative in the finals will be the men's Jakarta tea, which defeated newcomer Yogya Gunadarma in the first match of Friday's semifinals.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Analysts back move to cut dependence on U.S. weaponry
Analysts back move to cut dependence on U.S. weaponry Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defense analysts have thrown their support behind government moves to look for other arms suppliers in a bid to cut its dependence on the United States, which has imposed a military embargo on the country since 1991. "It will be easier to procure arms from Russia, than to woo the U.S. Congress to allow us to repair our F-16 planes," Juwono Sudarsono told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/sars
JP/4/sars British SARS patient disappears after hospital release The Jakarta Post Jakarta Authorities are looking for a British man who has been identified as a probable Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) case, who was told to stay home for 14 days, but disappeared on Friday. An official with the government SARS investigating team said the Briton was released from the hospital quarantine last Wednesday, however he might have SARS.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
10 injured in market demolition accident
10 injured in market demolition accident Airnur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Ten people were injured, three critically, during the controversial demolition of the Wonokromo traditional market in Surabaya, East Java, after an excavator accidentally tore down several kiosks. Sholeh, 45, Mrs. Makna, 60, and Muhsin, 30, were listed as being in a critical condition in hospital. Four others, also taken to hospital, were named as Hasyim, 35, Akhmad Haqi, 52, Tris, 35, and Hafiludin, 40.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reason must prevail
Reason must prevail From Kompas Protests against the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq have flared up across the country, involving nearly all social groups. Regrettably, some protesters who have held their rallies in front of several U.S. companies, have also damaged U.S.-based franchise restaurants selling fast foods. In addition, some university students threw rotten eggs and paint at the American Express Building on Jl. Rasuna Said, Jakarta, on March 26, 2003.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia now needs insightful journalism, says Jakob Oetama
Indonesia now needs insightful journalism, says Jakob Oetama Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fast pace of the globalized world has challenged the Indonesian media to adopt a style of journalism that provides more insights for its audience than simply the presentation of factual news, a senior journalist has said.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eight school debaters bound for Peru
Eight school debaters bound for Peru The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight high school students from across the archipelago have been selected to represent Indonesia in the World Schools Debating Championship in Lima, Peru, in August. The eight went through three grueling rounds of competition along with 16 others on Wednesday during a selection process organized jointly by the Ministry of National Education and the Association of Critical Thinking (ACT).
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antara/Heru Dwi
Antara/Heru Dwi TRIAL OF CONSCIENCE: Muhammad Nazar, leader of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA), listens to a government prosecutor read charges. Muhammad's trial for sowing hatred against the government began on Thursday at the Banda Aceh District Court.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Akbar testifies against chief editor
Akbar testifies against chief editor JAKARTA: Akbar Tandjung, the chairman of the Golkar party, testified on Thursday against Rakyat Merdeka daily over the publication of a picture in the paper that allegedly defamed him. "The picture, which was published by the daily on Jan. 8, 2002, has marred my reputation as a member of community, as House speaker and chairman of Golkar as well as head of my family," he told the South Jakarta District Court.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hazy days of university
Hazy days of university From Pikiran Rakyat The practice of hazing new students entering university is counterproductive despite all of the arguments given to defend the practice. The physical torture to which the incoming freshmen are subjected, purportedly done to test their mental resilience, may leave only a deep desire for revenge that will need channeling the next year. This will lead to a never-ending cycle of revenge.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear dispute just between U.S. and N. Korea: China
Nuclear dispute just between U.S. and N. Korea: China Jae-suk Yoo, Associated Press, Seoul The Chinese ambassador in Seoul said that the nuclear dispute on the Korean Peninsula should be solved primarily by the United States and North Korea, and that Beijing doesn't want to play an active mediating role.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 19, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 19, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Kid Action 3:30 Children's Show Pentas Ceria 4:30 Documentary 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show: Seputar Privatisasi BUMN 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Musik Tempo...
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign players in drug business
Foreign players in drug business MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The police here said on Friday that they suspected the involvement of an international network behind drug trafficking in the province, while calling for greater cooperation from the public to fight the crime. "Although we have arrested drug traffickers and users, new faces keep turning up," said West Nusa Tenggara chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Wahyudi.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects Anwar sodomy appeal
Court rejects Anwar sodomy appeal MALAYSIA: Malaysia's appeals court upheld Anwar Ibrahim's sodomy conviction on Friday, condemning the former deputy prime minister to more years behind bars while his old foe, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, prepares to retire. After 22 years in charge, Mahathir will hand over the reins in October to his deputy, Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, regarded as the "Mr. Clean" of Malaysian politics.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SIRA chairman stands trial over sedition charges
SIRA chairman stands trial over sedition charges Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The trial of Muhammad Nazar, leader of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) who stands charged with sowing hatred against the government, began on Thursday at Banda Aceh District Court. "The defendant incited the public to carry out actions that violated the law," chief prosecutor Muhammad Masril told the hearing. If convicted, Nazar could face a maximum sentence of seven years in jail.
Sat, 19 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign players in drug business
Foreign players in drug business MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: The police here said on Friday that they suspected the involvement of an international network behind drug trafficking in the province, while calling for greater cooperation from the public to fight the crime. "Although we have arrested drug traffickers and users, new faces keep turning up," said West Nusa Tenggara chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Wahyudi.