Archive: 22 April 2003
83 articles found
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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MA under fire for draft on contempt of court 3. 1 x 5 33 counts KPU, police sign security agreement for elections Ministry seeks travel ban for suspected SARS sufferers
Tue, 22 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.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Please see query below, in yellow
Please see query below, in yellow Govt urged to promote reading habit Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta In a bid to cultivate a reading habit on behalf of the public, the government and local administrations need to pour more funds into the improvement and establishment of public libraries throughout the archipelago, head of the National Library Dady Rahmananta has said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chance still exists to bring military officers to justice
Chance still exists to bring military officers to justice Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the decision of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHCHR) to drop from its agenda human rights abuses in East Timor, the opportunity to reopen the rights cases, which have implicated a number of Indonesian Army generals, is still available, a noted lawyer has said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java names two gubernatorial candidates
West Java names two gubernatorial candidates Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The West Java provincial legislative council will likely nominate two gubernatorial candidates proposed by major factions after the minority factions' candidate was rejected on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Animal center raises new hope for conservation
Animal center raises new hope for conservation Bambang M and Mahmud NA, Contributor, Yogyakarta Large iron cages stand strongly on a plot of land measuring almost 14 square hectares in Paingan hamlet, Sendangsari, Kulonprogo regency, some 15 kilometers to the west of Yogyakarta. Some are rectangular while others are dome-shaped. There are also moats surrounded by iron fences. The distinctive sounds of cockatoos and gibbons are heard simultaneously. This is not a zoo, although it looks like one.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Fake fishing licenses rampant'
'Fake fishing licenses rampant' JAKARTA: The Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs said on Monday that fake fishing licenses were common in the country. Director for Fisheries Business Services Purwanto said 51 of 66 licenses that had been checked by the government were fake. To help minimize the practice of faking fishing licenses, the ministry would verify vessel ownership, said Purwanto.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Villagers punish fish bombers
Villagers punish fish bombers JP/ /Across Villagers punish fishermen SENGGIGI, West Lombok: Subandi (25) and Sangeni (40) face being ostracized by the people of their own village in a traditional form of punishment after they used explosives to catch fish in the waters of Gili Indah, West Lombok, a villager said on Monday. Villagers caught the two fishermen last week, said the village head Zakaria. Under the tradition of awig-awig, he said, the two would be isolated from their own village.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia moving in the right direction, at `glacial' speed
Indonesia moving in the right direction, at `glacial' speed Managing relations between Indonesia and the United States has never been easy, and these last few years it has been even more challenging. The terrorist attack against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, changed a lot of things, and one of those is the relationship between Indonesia and the United States. Obviously, on many issues, Jakarta and Washington do not see eye to eye.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Govt must not take unilateral action in cement dispute'
`Govt must not take unilateral action in cement dispute' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any unilateral action by the government to spin off cement companies PT Semen Padang and PT Semen Tonasa from their publicly-listed parent company PT Semen Gresik (SG) would cause a convoluted legal dispute, a law expert said. The move would also be detrimental to the government's privatization program, said Todung Mulya Lubis, a lawyer for Semen Gresik said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police nab drug trafficker in Bogor
Police nab drug trafficker in Bogor BOGOR: Police arrested a drug dealer on Sunday in front of Bogor Botanical Gardens on Jl. Oto Iskandar Dinata and confiscated from him 20 grams of methamphetamine, 20 ecstasy pills, two sheets of aluminum foil and an electronic set of scales. Bogor Police precinct chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Bambang Sugeng said that the suspect, Rusdy Saeful Amri, 31, was a resident of Villa Bogor Indah in northern Bogor.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
11 killed, 23 injured in tollway accident
11 killed, 23 injured in tollway accident The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The investigation into a chain collision that claimed at least eleven lives on the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road early on Monday had been closed as all the potential suspects were among the dead, a police officer said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tension and demonstration mark Aceh activist's trial
Tension and demonstration mark Aceh activist's trial Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post , Banda Aceh The trial of an Aceh activist in Banda Aceh, the capital of Aceh, on Monday turned tense when more than 150 supporters of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) staged a demonstration to protest the trial and the arrest of two other SIRA activists.
Tue, 22 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?
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta sultan ready to face lawsuit
Yogyakarta sultan ready to face lawsuit Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogykarta Sultan of Yogyakarta Hamengkubuwono X said on Monday he was ready to face a lawsuit charging him with illegally obtaining a plot of land and a building on it, arguing he had acted in the interests of the palace. Last week three descendants of Sultan Hamengkubuwono VII filed a complaint with the police, charging Sultan Hamengkubuwono X with illegal appropriation of 40,410 square meters of land and a building on Jl.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/DJATI1
JP/6/DJATI1 2004 ELECTION & THE REFORM PROCESS: In Search of a Leader Part 1 of 2 J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Under Soeharto's "New Order" regime a general election was held every five years from 1971, the last being the general election of 1997. It resulted in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the supreme governing body based on the 1945 Constitution, which, in turn, elected Soeharto president consecutively for the seventh time, each time as sole candidate.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maluku separatist commander arrested
Maluku separatist commander arrested Muhammad Aziz Tunny The Jakarta Post Ambon, Maluku Police say they have arrested the alleged commander of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, and eight other RMS members in a raid on his house while they were planning the celebration of the movement's 54th anniversary on April 24. The raid took place on Saturday night at the house of the alleged RMS military commander, Jhon Rea.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 22, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, April 22, 2003 Performances * Sundanese Dance, Kaulinan Urang Lembur, by Mayangsari Art group at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel. 022-4233562), 1 p.m., April 22. * Piano Recital, by Steffen Schleiermacher, at Auditorium CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022-4212417), 7:30 p.m., April 23. * Sundanese Drama, Ngadu Bako di Nagara Sasagon, by Giriharja group at Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mega, CSFB to bid for Danamon
Bank Mega, CSFB to bid for Danamon JAKARTA: PT Bank Mega confirmed on Monday that Credit Suisse First Boston Corp. (CSFB), has joined its consortium bidding for the government's 51 percent stake in PT Bank Danamon Indonesia. Bank Mega's President Commissioner Chairul Tanjung told Dow Jones Newswires that the Philippines' JG Summit Holdings Inc. has also joined the consortium, which already includes PT Bhakti Capital. CSFB couldn't be reached for confirmation Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, Russia to enhance military cooperation
RI, Russia to enhance military cooperation Agencies, Jakarta Indonesia and Russia have agreed to strengthen bilateral ties, including cooperation in military, technology and trade. President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Russian President Vladimir Putin witnessed on Monday the signing of several memorandums of understanding symbolizing the new cooperation of the two countries.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Investment in sharia bonds expected to surge
Investment in sharia bonds expected to surge The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment in the form of Islamic syariah bonds in the country is forecasted to grow robustly to around Rp 1.27 trillion (about US$144 million) this year from Rp 130 billion last year, a consultant specializing in the sector said. Analyst Adiwarman A.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to sell Telkomsel shares via IPO
Indonesia to sell Telkomsel shares via IPO Dow Jones, Jakarta The government said on Monday it plans to divest its stake in cellular phone company PT Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia, or Telkomsel, through an initial public offering in September or October. The government indirectly holds a stake in Telkomsel, Indonesia's largest mobile phone company with around 5 million subscribers, through 51 percent-owned PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia. Telkom has a 65 percent stake in Telkomsel.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM rejects Tokyo meeting
GAM rejects Tokyo meeting Nani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta The effort to bring peace back to Aceh faces another stiff test after the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebel group threatened to boycott a Joint Council meeting if it went ahead in Tokyo as planned. GAM senior envoy to the Joint Security Committee (JSC) Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba insisted on Monday that the meeting be held in Geneva, saying Switzerland was known to be a neutral country.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
W. Java names two gubernatorial candidates
W. Java names two gubernatorial candidates Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung, West Java The West Java provincial legislative council will likely nominate two gubernatorial candidates proposed by major factions after the minority factions' candidate was rejected on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition marks Made Djirna's turning point
Exhibition marks Made Djirna's turning point Amir Sidharta, Contributor, Jakarta Balinese artist Made Djirna is not a new name in the world of Indonesian art. He is perhaps best known for his paintings of female figures formed using curvilinear shapes in a simple palette of red, white and black and gritty sand-like texture on terracotta background which have been popular since the mid- 1990s. Yet, his work dating back to the late 1980s has been recognized in various exhibitions.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 x 55
1 x 55 After 'great escape', FPI chief now wallows in Salemba jail JP/2/IMF 2 x 26 'Govt could face impeachment if it extends deal with IMF' JP/2/PANWAS 1 x 40 'Only three qualify for supervisory committee' JP/2/THEYS 1 x 32 Theys' killers get light sentences JP/4/ETIMOR 3 x 15 Chance still exists to bring generals to justice
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt reopens RI workers placement
Govt reopens RI workers placement JAKARTA: The government said on Monday that it had lifted the ban on the placement of Indonesian workers in the Middle East as of April 1. Director for the Protection and Empowerment of Indonesian Migrant Workers Mardjono said Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea had issued an instruction allowing labor recruitment agencies (PJTKIs) to send workers to Middle Eastern countries.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/DJATI1
JP/6/DJATI1 2004 ELECTION & THE REFORM PROCESS: In Search of a Leader Part 1 of 2 J. Soedjati Djiwandono Political Analyst Jakarta Under Soeharto's "New Order" regime a general election was held every five years from 1971, the last being the general election of 1997. It resulted in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), the supreme governing body based on the 1945 Constitution, which, in turn, elected Soeharto president consecutively for the seventh time, each time as sole candidate.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three qualify for supervisory committee
Three qualify for supervisory committee Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has been forced to add nine new names to compete for the remaining three posts at the general election supervisory committee after only three out of 22 candidates qualified.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Will SARS crisis boost ASEAN's co-responsibility?
Will SARS crisis boost ASEAN's co-responsibility? Kavi Chongkittaborn, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) traditionally believe that they can always turn a crisis into an opportunity. Soon they will find out if this is true when they meet in an informal summit to discuss the deadly SARS virus in Bangkok on April 29.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda closes its Manado-Taipei route
Garuda closes its Manado-Taipei route Jongker Rumthe, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag-carrier Garuda Indonesia announced it was halting flights between the North Sulawesi capital Manado and Taiwan because of the sharp drop in passenger loads over the past six months. The head of Garuda's branch office in Manado, Koko Ritongga, said on Monday Garuda closed its Manado-Taipei route on April 12, the second time the airline had halted the route since opening it in December 2001.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Traffic rule decision will await Sutiyoso foreign trip
Traffic rule decision will await Sutiyoso foreign trip Governor Sutiyoso said on Monday that the plan to extend the 3-in-1 traffic policy to the afternoon rush hour would be decided upon after he completes his 12-day trip to Latin America. The new traffic policy, announced last Wednesday, are related to the plan to implement the 12.9-kilometer busway system, from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry seeks travel ban for SARS sufferers
Ministry seeks travel ban for SARS sufferers Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Health has asked the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to bar suspected sufferers of SARS who have been discharged from the hospital from leaving the country. This comes after a suspected SARS patient fled to Hong Kong.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Revisiting Indonesia-United States relations
Revisiting Indonesia-United States relations By Tony Agus Ardie, President of KIKAS* The past few months have seen a profusion of developments which could substantially influence the state of relationships between Indonesia and the United States. Some were originated at the Indonesian side: the so- called 'sweeping' of American hotel guests in Solo, anti-U.S demonstrations, call for boycott of American branded products, the Bali bombing, abolishment of free visa facility for U.S. citizens.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH: 1 x 25
1. ACEH: 1 x 25 GAM rejects Tokyo meeting 2. RUSSIA: RI, Russia to enhance military cooperation 3. IRAQ: 3 x 18 U.S. begins long, hard task of rebuilding Iraq
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
MA under fire over controversial bill
MA under fire over controversial bill Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court has come under fire for considering drafting a bill that would allow immediate imprisonment without trial for those found in contempt of court, with critics saying this would breach criminal procedures and give judges too much authority. Although acknowledging that the country required a regulation on contempt of court, legal experts Mahfud M.D.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singling out a product from commodity crowd
Singling out a product from commodity crowd Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Only a couple of years ago wheat flour was a generic or unbranded commodity, but today go to any supermarket and you will find various brands to choose from, including Cakra Kembar (Twin Wheels), Segitiga Biru (Blue Triangle), Kunci Biru (Blue Key), Gunung Bromo (Mount Bromo), Roda Biru (Blue Tire) and many others.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Danamon Q1 pretax profit soar
Danamon Q1 pretax profit soar JAKARTA: PT Bank Danamon Indonesia said Monday its pretax profit for the first three months of this year rose to Rp 296 billion rupiah (US$33.93 million) from Rp 192 billion during the same period last year. Net interest income rose slightly to Rp 500 billion from Rp 400 billion last year. "Income from loans contributed to 55 percent to our total interest income," Danamon said in a statement.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Govt could face impeachment if it extends deal with IMF'
`Govt could face impeachment if it extends deal with IMF' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A senior legislator warned the government against extending its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when it expires later this year, saying this would violate a People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) decree.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Asset - 4x 12
1. Asset - 4x 12 City told to improve management of assets 2. Trial - 2x 25 Activist stands trial for insulting Megawati 3. Busway - 2x 20 Decision on traffic rules to await overseas trip Traffic rule decicion to await foreign trip 4. Kartini - 1x 30 No more 'kebaya' on Kartini Day 5. Speak - 2x20 'I find it hard to learn English'
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another way to gain a foothold in the market
Another way to gain a foothold in the market Eddy P. Kasdiono, Contributor, Jakarta Almost every second of our waking hours we are bombarded with a myriad of advertisements from every kind of media. They come in all sorts of themes, from the simple and basic ads promoting the advantages of different products to humor or even slapstick comedy. Advertising is only one form of the marketing efforts that fight for a share of consumers' mind.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Candidates must come from party'
'Candidates must come from party' JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz indicated here Monday that the nomination of presidential and vice presidential candidates in the upcoming general election should come from the political party, and not from any other agency.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parking at McDonald Sarinah
Parking at McDonald Sarinah About 1:30 a.m. on April 2, 2003, my friends and I would like to have something to eat at McDonald Sarinah outlet. Our car was parked exactly in front of this outlet. Half an hour later we decided to leave this place. No sooner had we entered the car than we were surprised to hear something strongly knocking the roof of the car. I got out and found the front right part of the roof dented (about 15 cm in diameter) as a beer glass had fallen on it.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at Ease
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at Ease By Tom A. Clough, President Director, PT Semen Cibinong Many people are overly critical of what is now happening in Indonesia, expecting overnight changes in areas that took hundreds of years to be accomplished in European countries. It is baffling that such unrealistically rapid gains are demanded in the transition from an authoritarian, centralized government to a democratic, decentralized state.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
City told to improve management of assets
City told to improve management of assets Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration was urged to improve its management of all city assets quickly to prevent loss and to increase city revenues, especially from those assets invested in the private sector. The demand was expressed on Monday by the City Council Commission B overseeing trade and investment affairs during a plenary meeting to evaluate the 2002 City Budget.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Theys' killers get light sentences
Theys' killers get light sentences Agencies, Surabaya Seven Indonesian special forces (Kopassus) soldiers who killed a Papuan provincial leader while trying to silence his calls for independence were jailed Monday for between 24 and 42 months. "The defendants were proven guilty of jointly engaging in mistreatment that led to the death of Theys Hiyo Eluay," AFP quoted Judge Col. Yamini as saying after he sentenced four of the soldiers in a military court.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Activist stands trial for insulting Megawati
Activist stands trial for insulting Megawati M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist from the radical group Islamic Youth Movement (GPI) was on trial on Monday for allegedly insulting President Megawati Soekarnoputri during an antigovernment protest in mid- February. The defendant, M.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security authorities in Aceh have closely monitored SIRA's
Security authorities in Aceh have closely monitored SIRA's activities following its support for a self-determination referendum in Aceh, instead of the independence that has long been fought for by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). SIRA, which was supported by Acehnese students and intellectuals, was involved in the 1999 mass gathering in Banda Aceh, attended by some two million Acehnese people.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Give peace in Aceh a chance
Give peace in Aceh a chance With just three days before representatives of the Indonesian government and the Gerakan Aceh Merdeka or the Aceh Free Movement (GAM) meet, it would be best for both parties to build a condition that is most conducive for negotiations. If peace in Aceh is the ultimate goal of these talks, slated to take place in Tokyo on Friday, then both parties should show goodwill.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aussie investors still keen on RI: IABC
Aussie investors still keen on RI: IABC Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post Jakarta Australian investors are still eager to invest in Indonesia, but the government must swiftly take action to resolve pressing problems in doing business here, the Indonesia-Australia Business Council (IABC) said. ABC chairwoman Elly Hutabarat said that both existing Australian investors and prospective ones had temporarily delayed their plans due to the unfavorable investment climate.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to promote reading habit
Govt urged to promote reading habit Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta In a bid to cultivate a reading habit on behalf of the public, the government and local administrations need to pour more funds into the improvement and establishment of public libraries throughout the archipelago, head of the National Library Dady Rahmananta has said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A bogus policewoman has been arrested for illegally collecting
A bogus policewoman has been arrested for illegally collecting millions of rupiah from police officers who wanted to be promoted. Erni Sulistiyowati, the bogus first inspector, had also cheated several high school and university graduates who wanted to join the police force. The sad fact of this story is that Erni was in collusion with a real police officer, who also took his cut of the money. Why does such a criminal act so easily take place -- that is the interesting question.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
No more `kebaya' on Kartini Day
No more `kebaya' on Kartini Day Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Monday was Kartini Day, named after the Indonesian heroine of emancipation, Raden Ajeng Kartini. Until a few years ago, schools busily organized activities to observe the day, usually involving contests such as cooking and flower arrangement. Female students were also told to wear the traditional kebaya, (Indonesian blouse) as Kartini did. "Thank God it's over," said Hariati, the mother of an 8-year- old daughter.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Branding: A vital part of marketing strategy
Branding: A vital part of marketing strategy Cepi Husada, Contributor, Jakarta When shopping in the well-known malls of neighboring countries, many Indonesians come in for an unpleasant surprise. Dresses bearing brands like Kenzo, St. Michael and Nino Cerruti or shoes carrying Reebok tags are in fact made in Indonesia. Clothes from other major brands are also made in countries like India, China and other developing countries.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/IGNAS
JP/7/IGNAS Politics can't be justified without concern for public good Ignas Kleden The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA) Jakarta It is an age-old truism that politics has something to do with power; but this is only half the truth. The fact that someone -- the president for example -- is entitled to such great power over others can only be understood and justified if the power given to him or her is used for the common good of as many citizens as possible.
Tue, 22 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.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eviction victims block off road
Eviction victims block off road TANGERANG: Ten families from Karang Anyar village in Benda district, Tangerang municipality, blocked off Jl. Pembangunan III -- one of the roads that leads to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport from Jl. Daan Mogot -- for eight hours on Monday. The families sat in the middle of the street, which reopened at 11 a.m. after local officials, police and representatives of PT Angkasa Pura (PT AP), which manages the airport, negotiated with the demonstrators.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested for arms theft
Man arrested for arms theft JAYAPURA, Papua: Police here said they arrested another suspect in the recent raid on a military arsenal in the Wamena district that killed three people, bringing to six the total number of arrests made. Police arrested 28-year-old Des Wenda when he came to the Wamena Police station to visit the five suspects arrested earlier, district police chief Adj. Sr. Comr Agung Makbul said on Monday. "When he came to see his friends, he pretended to be an ordinary civilian.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
BKPM aims to turn up the power to draw investors
BKPM aims to turn up the power to draw investors Or BKPM tries to pull rank to bolster investment Rikza Abdullah Contributor 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.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU, police sign security agreement
KPU, police sign security agreement Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) and the National Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday that requires the later to maintain security prior to and during the 2004 legislative and presidential elections.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
After `great escape', FPI chief now wallows in Salemba jail
After `great escape', FPI chief now wallows in Salemba jail Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supporters of Islam Defender's Front (FPI) chairman Habib Rizieq Shihab mortified the city police and the prosecutors's office on Monday when they managed to whisk away Rizieq from the latter's offices on Jl. Rasuna Said, South Jakarta, under the bewildered gaze of security officers.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Former minister launches book
Former minister launches book JAKARTA: Former minister of defense Mahfud M.D. launched on Monday a 321-page book describing his experiences as a member of the cabinet in the government of former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid. The book, titled One Year with Gus Dur, described the chronology of Mahfud's relationship with Gus Dur, his appointment as defense minister and his relations with other politicians.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singapore Airlines' regional wing cuts flight capacity
Singapore Airlines' regional wing cuts flight capacity SINGAPORE, April 21 (AFP) - Singapore Airlines (SIA) regional arm SilkAir said Monday it will cut its flights further next month due to the impact of the SARS outbreak on the travel industry. "In response to a further softening in air travel, due to the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), SilkAir will be reducing its flight frequencies in May 2003," SilkAir said in a statement.
Tue, 22 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.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia to upgrade regional coordination to combat SARS
SE Asia to upgrade regional coordination to combat SARS Agence France-Presse, Manila An upcoming emergency Southeast Asian summit on the SARS outbreak would result in closer regional coordination to curb the killer disease, Philippines President Gloria Arroyo said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar?
Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar? Imam Nur Azis and Jason Meade, Center for Indonesian Reform, Jakarta The U.S. dollar should remain weak over the next decade at least, for a number of reasons. Firstly, the U.S. is currently incurring enormous budget deficits which are being financed by taking on new debt. However, the borrowing the U.S. government is committing to is not intended to finance anything productive or positively beneficial to the United States.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar? Imam Nur Azis and Jason Meade Center for Indonesian Reform Jakarta The U.S. dollar should remain weak over the next decade at least, 2. Yale-- Globalization's challenge to Islam 2 x 26 Islam is facing serious globalization challenges Riaz Hassan Australian Muslim Scholar Yale Global In the aftermath of the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, the effect
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
IPB holds pap smear test
IPB holds pap smear test BOGOR: The deaths of two uterine cancer patients, whose surviving husbands work at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), has moved the institute to organize Papanicolaou, or Pap, smears for women at the university. About 200 women are expected to take part in the tests to be held on Monday and Tuesday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
FEMCA championship staged in Jakarta
FEMCA championship staged in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 2003 Far East Model Car Association (FEMCA) Championships flags off on Tuesday at the Jakarta International Twin Circuit in the Bung Karno Sports Center, Senayan, Central Jakarta, a report said. The opening ceremony will be held at 4:30 p.m., but qualifying rounds begin at 8:30 a.m., the organizing committee said in a statement which was made available to the media on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`I find it hard to learn English language'
`I find it hard to learn English language' There is no doubt that English is one of the most important subjects at school. The government even held the National Debating Championship last week, which was participated in by many students who speak English fluently. However, there are many others who have difficulty learning English, as some students expressed to The Jakarta Post. Fanny, 17, is a second grade student of a private economics vocational high school in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to promote reading habit
Govt urged to promote reading habit Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to cultivate a reading habit on behalf of the public, the government and local administrations need to pour more funds into the improvement and establishment of public libraries throughout the archipelago, head of the National Library Dady Rahmananta has said.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting Agence France-Presse Singapore Oil prices were steady in Asian trading on Monday, underpinned by expectations that OPEC will cut output when it meets this week, dealers said. The benchmark New York light sweet crude contract for May delivery briefly dipped to US$30.06 a barrel in after hours trade but at around 11:50 am (0350 GMT) was back at its New York close of $30.55 on Thursday when trading ceased for the Easter weekend.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting
Oil prices steady ahead of OPEC meeting Agence France-Presse, Singapore Oil prices were steady in Asian trading on Monday, underpinned by expectations that OPEC will cut output when it meets this week, dealers said. The benchmark New York light sweet crude contract for May delivery briefly dipped to US$30.06 a barrel in after hours trade but at around 11:50 am (0350 GMT) was back at its New York close of $30.55 on Thursday when trading ceased for the Easter weekend.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rationale of additional tax reform
Rationale of additional tax reform Sofjan Wanandi, Chairman, Committee for National Economic Recovery (KPEN), Jakarta The issues concerning refunds is closely related to tax audits because refunds, except in certain cases, are always subjected to tax audits. To address the issue, two approaches should be taken simultaneously, i.e. refunds given without prior audits, particularly in respect of value added tax (VAT) and provisions that give rise to refunds should be repealed.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim told to quit NU post
Hasyim told to quit NU post JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid urged on Monday Hasyim Muzadi, chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), to quit his post before nominating himself as a presidential candidate in the 2004 general elections. Gus Dur stressed on Monday that Hasyim must not use NU, the country's biggest Islamic organization, as a political vehicle.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: No request from Iraq to attend meeting: OPEC 2
* Headlines: No request from Iraq to attend meeting: OPEC 2 * National: KPU, police sign security agreement for elections 4 * Archipelago: Maluku separatist commander arrested 5 * Opinion: Should Indonesia rely on the U.S. dollar?
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Capital inflows boost rupiah: BI
Capital inflows boost rupiah: BI Dow Jones, Jakarta Bank Indonesia isn't worried over the rupiah's recent sharp rise against the dollar and will leave it up to the market to determine an appropriate level for the local currency, the central bank's Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Monday. The central bank governor added that the rupiah's recent strength is due to improving market sentiment toward Indonesian investments. The rupiah rose to new 10-month high of Rp 8,675 to the dollar on Monday.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty OR Uncertainty no stop to retail expansion Randy Witular Hendarsyah Tarmizi Jakarta Post Jakarta With a population of more than 215 million, Indonesia continues to beckon to retailers even as the country's economic fundamentals remain woefully uncertain.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
April 25, 2003
April 25, 2003 Foreign investors awaiting more stable environment By Eun-ho Seung, Chairman of Korean Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia Fundamentally, the country remains an attractive place for investments thanks to its abundant natural resources, huge potential market and large pool of labor.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, April 22, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, April 22, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Documentary 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 Music: Pop Daerah 5:00 Documentary 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Variety Show: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 8:00 Talk Show: Head to Head 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Pop Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans decree on oil, gas sector
Govt plans decree on oil, gas sector JAKARTA: The government will only decide on the proposed extension of oil and gas contracts here after a special decree on the upstream oil and gas industry has been issued, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Monday. He said that the decree would provide a legal basis for future government policy in the sector. He declined to state what the content of the decree would be as it was still being deliberated.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Asset - 4x 12
1. Asset - 4x 12 City urged to improve management over assets City administration was urged to quickly improve its management over all city assets to prevent asset loss and to increase city revenue especially from those being used in business cooperation with the private sector. The demand was expressed by City Council's Commission B overseeing trade and investment affairs on Monday during a plenary meeting to evaluate the 2002 City Budget.
Tue, 22 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Farmers have yet to enjoy sugar price increase
Farmers have yet to enjoy sugar price increase Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the skyrocketing price of sugar in the market, a number of economists have called on the government to revoke the current sugar trade regime and free the sugar market, while sugar farmers warn that they have not yet benefited from the currently high price.