Archive: 25 April 2003
132 articles found
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Keeping up in Indonesia halfway round the world
Keeping up in Indonesia halfway round the world Barbara Harvey, Washington The Jakarta Post provides a lifeline to news of Indonesia for those of us who are no longer physically in Indonesia, but wish to, or need to, keep current on matters in this complex and fascinating country. I find both the news and editorials essential reading because of the accuracy and lack of bias in the reporting, and thoughtfulness in the editorials.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest five more Medan blast suspects
Police arrest five more Medan blast suspects Tiarma Siboro and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan The police have arrested five more people suspected of involvement in the recent bomb blasts in Medan, capital of North Sumatra province, blaming the two incidents on the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). The five were GAM field commander for the Medan/Deli region Abdul Wahab, alias Abu Geudeung, alias Abu; Rakum Sudjono; Tengku Abid Djohan, alias Ampun; Ridwan Yusuf and Said Tengku Azhar.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Building a newspaper on the public's trust
Building a newspaper on the public's trust Raymond Toruan, Executive Director, PT Bina Media Tenggara and Chief Editor The Jakarta Post "I QUIT" The unusually large, nine-column headline splashed across The Jakarta Post's front page on Friday, May 22, 1998, was more than just a report on then president Soeharto's announcement the day before. Technically, the five-star Gen.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Family of Medan SARS patient still in quarantine
Family of Medan SARS patient still in quarantine Apriadi Gunawan and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Jakarta Eight family members of a probable SARS case in Medan, North Sumatra, have all been either confined to hospital or placed in quarantine in their homes to prevent the killer disease from spreading.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Monas park to welcome ten deer next month
Monas park to welcome ten deer next month Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is scheduled to transfer 10 spotted deer from the Bogor presidential palace in Bogor, West Java to the National Monument (Monas) square in Central Jakarta on May 22. Hadi S. Alikodra, the coordinator of the team tasked to handle the relocation of the animals, said on Thursday all preparations, including the 2.5-hectare site at Monas square, had been completed.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Grabbed at the creation - my years at the 'Post'
Grabbed at the creation - my years at the 'Post' The toughest problem that a new publication faces is searching for a personality, a soul that gradually will be accepted as its trademark, its own distinct persona. That was the most difficult problem I faced during those first years after April 25, 1983, to develop the infrastructure, meaning the editorial mechanism, of The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Post' debut a break with the past
'Post' debut a break with the past Willem A. van den Wall Bake, The Hague One of our better Dutch writers, A. Alberts, wrote a delightful little memoir about his sojourn in Indonesia, aptly titled In en uit het paradijs getild ("Lifted into and out of paradise"), a work which deserves to be translated into both English and Bahasa Indonesia. I was lucky to have lived in Indonesia for almost 25 years, but all good things come to an end and recently I was also lifted out of paradise.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ECONOMY: 2 x 25
1. ECONOMY: 2 x 25 RI economy weakened by SARS, Iraq war, says WB 2. WORKERS: 1 x 40 Workers stranded in Jakarta due to SARS 3. MEGAWATI: 2 x 24 Megawati continues with arms shopping in Poland 4. SUMANTO: 2 x 25 Seven years demanded for self-confessed cannibal 5. ODD: 1 x 30 Panty raid yields thong thief
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
BNI mulling to issue asset-backed securities
BNI mulling to issue asset-backed securities JAKARTA: PT Bank Negara Indonesia, the country's second largest state-owned bank, is mulling an issue of asset-backed securities later this year to raise working capital for its credit card division, an official with the bank said on Thursday. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, told Dow Jones Newswires that BNI will only go ahead with the plan if the government changes current taxation regulations concerning asset- back securities.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A must read to understand ever-changing RI landscape
A must read to understand ever-changing RI landscape Barry Desker, Singapore I worked in Jakarta from 1976 to 1980 in the Singapore Embassy and returned as the Ambassador from 1986 to 1993. Between these two sojourns in Jakarta, the establishment of The Jakarta Post in 1982 made a major difference to the diplomatic community in Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang Island
Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang Island Reuters, Jakarta/Canberra Thirty-one Vietnamese migrants bound for Australia have been taken into custody after their unseaworthy boat was found beached on a small Indonesian island, a migration agency said on Thursday. The boat was found on Galang Island just south of Singapore with a broken-down motor, said Steve Cook, chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration in Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and China bounce back in Fed Cup
Indonesia and China bounce back in Fed Cup Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Second seed Indonesia and third seed China bounced back from defeat to record crucial victories in the Fed Cup tennis Asia- Oceania zone preliminary round here Thursday. Top seed Japan had a rest day after beating China Wednesday to secure top spot in Pool A, while fourth seed Thailand, the winner over Indonesia, defeated Kazakhstan 3-0 without its ace Tamarine Tanasugarn.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Airlines earn their wings in crowded skies
Airlines earn their wings in crowded skies Airlines worldwide are reeling from the double blow of the war in Iraq and the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), but Indonesian carriers have two other problems to deal with: a cut-throat airfare war and the loss of the visa free facility for tourists.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Reclamation debate' held on Friday
'Reclamation debate' held on Friday JAKARTA: The public debate on the plan to reclaim 2,700 hectares of the city's northern coastal area as promised by Governor Sutiyoso will be held on Friday at Hotel Milenium on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta, an official said. Chairman of the city environment management board (BP-LHD) Kosasih Wirahadikusumah, however, said the debate would take the form of a one-day seminar organized by the University of Indonesia (UI).
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese migrants
Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang Reuters Jakarta/Canberra Thirty-one Vietnamese migrants bound for Australia have been taken into custody after their unseaworthy boat was found beached on a small Indonesian island, a migration agency said on Thursday. The boat was found on Galang Island just south of Singapore with a broken-down motor, said Steve Cook, chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration in Jakarta.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Libya suspends hiring of Filipinos
Libya suspends hiring of Filipinos LIBYA: Libya has indefinitely suspended the hiring of Filipino workers due to concerns over SARS, the Philippine foreign affairs department said on Thursday. The department said it was informed by the Libyan Embassy in Manila on Wednesday that "no airline is allowed to transport Filipino contract workers bound for Libya". The ban immediately affected 50 Filipino workers who were barred from boarding a Libyan-bound flight on late Wednesday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves $484,000 grant for RI
ADB approves $484,000 grant for RI Bloomberg Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a US$484,000 technical assistance grant to help the government reduce poverty by improving services for the poor, including health care and education. The aid will go to support five of the poorest regional governments -- a province, a city and three districts -- the bank said in an e-mailed statement. The government will provide $214,000 for the project, which will be completed in early 2004.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seven years demanded for self-confessed cannibal
Seven years demanded for self-confessed cannibal Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga, Central Java Onlookers packed the Purbalingga District Court on Thursday to witness the opening session of the trial of a man who confessed to eating human flesh. Prosecutors, however, charged him only with stealing corpses in the absence of a law against cannibalism. If found guilty, the 31-year-old Sumanto could be sent to jail for seven years.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese migrants
Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang Reuters Jakarta/Canberra Thirty-one Vietnamese migrants bound for Australia have been taken into custody after their unseaworthy boat was found beached on a small Indonesian island, a migration agency said on Thursday. The boat was found on Galang Island just south of Singapore with a broken-down motor, said Steve Cook, chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration in Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/EMIL
JP/7/EMIL MINING: TREASURE OR TROUBLE Emil Salim Former State Minister of the Environment A few years ago in the annual meeting of the World Bank Group (WBG), its President, James Wolfensohn, agreed with civil society to review the WBG role in extractive industries (oil, gas and mining) to alleviate poverty through sustainable development.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati continues with arms shopping in Poland
Megawati continues with arms shopping in Poland Agencies, Jakarta Poland on Thursday offered visiting Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri extensive cooperation in the military field. "We are proposing (Indonesia) a vast cooperation in the military and arms domain," President Aleksander Kwasniewski told a joint conference with Megawati at the outset of her 48-hour visit.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A community newspaper of sorts
A community newspaper of sorts Endy M. Bayuni, Deputy chief editor, The Jakarta Post If a newspaper's reputation is measured by the kind of scoops it has achieved, The Jakarta Post could rightfully claim to have landed the greatest triumph in Indonesian media history. Our edition on May 21, 1998, broke the story that then president Soeharto was preparing to announce his resignation that morning.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Thuggery against media must end'
'Thuggery against media must end' JAKARTA: A group of journalists and non-governmental organizations (NGO) urged all Indonesian media workers on Thursday to unite and strengthen ties to deter thuggery. The appeal came amid a recent campaign against thuggery, which was intensified after two Tempo journalists and one SCTV cameraman became victims of violence in the course of their work recently.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Candra Naya relocation rejected
Candra Naya relocation rejected JAKARTA: A consultant with the City Culture and Museum Agency reiterated on Thursday his team's rejection of the Modern Group's proposal to relocate the late-18th century Chinese mansion, Candra Naya, to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Mundardjito, a member of the consulting team for cultural conservation, said that in principle, an archaeological heritage site must not be moved from its original location.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Volleyball events on hold due to SARS
Volleyball events on hold due to SARS Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fifth Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) Cup Men's Club Championship, which was scheduled to be held here next month, has been postponed indefinitely due to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a report said.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 3 col, 36pts
2. 2 x 3 col, 36pts Police arrest five more Medan blast suspects 3. 1 x 5 col, 32 pts Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang 4. 2 x 2 col, 28pts Security enhanced in Maluku for RMS' 53rd anniversary
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cetro issues database for female legislative candidates
Cetro issues database for female legislative candidates Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Centre for Electoral Reform (Cetro) issued on Wednesday a list of 109 women for political parties to recruit as legislative candidates during the upcoming general election. Cetro spokesperson Erry Seda said the list was presented in response to complaints that qualified female candidates were few and far between.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Our 20th anniversary
Our 20th anniversary Today 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post saw the light. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years of existence is not particularly considered an important milestone. Even for Indonesian standards, for a newspaper to have survived for 20 years is not a spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, April 25, 2003
TV Today: Friday, April 25, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Dearah 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Documentary 4:00 Comedy Drama 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show: Halo Pers Indonesia 8:00 Comedy 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Comedy: Gelatak Gelitik Campur Sari TPI 6:00 a.m.News: Selamat Pagi Indonesia 7:00 Quiz: Dangdut 9:00...
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Candra Naya relocation rejected
Candra Naya relocation rejected JAKARTA: A consultant with the City Culture and Museum Agency reiterated on Thursday his team's rejection of the Modern Group's proposal to relocate the late-18th century Chinese mansion, Candra Naya, to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Mundardjito, a member of the consulting team for cultural conservation, said that in principle, an archaeological heritage site must not be moved from its original location.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia, China to buy RI's AHIH
Malaysia, China to buy RI's AHIH KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's Petronas said on Thursday it had joined with China's PetroChina to buy an energy company in Indonesia for US$164 million. Malaysian state-controlled oil company Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said the company it had joined with China's biggest oil firm PetroChina to take over Amerada Hess Indonesia Holdings Ltd. (AHIH).
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Three-in-one traffic policy useless'
'Three-in-one traffic policy useless' The city administration unveiled a plan last week to extend the three-in-one restricted zones in a bid to alleviate traffic in the downtown core. However, the public believes that this will not be enough to solve the transportation problem, especially the traffic jams. Several motorists told The Jakarta Post that improving public transportation was more important. Diah Massardi, 40, is the director of an advertising agency in Blok M, South Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers postpone departure
Migrant workers postpone departure DENPASAR, Bali: A number of migrant workers in Bali have had their departure overseas delayed in the wake of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. "The migrant workers were ready to depart, but we didn't want anything bad to happen to them, so we temporarily postponed their placement overseas," said the head of Bali's manpower agency, IGP Wijaya, on Wednesday. Bali's migrant workers mostly work in the tourism sector, such as on cruise ships.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Index (in rupiah) on April 24,2003 _______________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 675 0 12,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 55 5 411,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 0 3,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 100,000 Alumindo Light 160 5 236,500 Andhi...
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Discovering a great friend in a newspaper
Discovering a great friend in a newspaper Dominique Girard, New Delhi From 1992 to 1995, The Jakarta Post was for me much more than a source of information, even though it was convenient to rely on such a well written and professionally managed English-language daily despite all my best efforts to improve my Indonesian. Actually, the Post was a real companion in my job as the ambassador of France. Indonesia was different then. Information was still controlled and transparency limited.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Opening a window into little-known Indonesia
Opening a window into little-known Indonesia Ed Masters, Washington DC I join the many other friends and admirers of The Jakarta Post in extending my very best wishes and congratulations on the happy occasion of the 20th anniversary of the Post. I have been an avid reader of the Post since it began publishing 20 years ago, and the newspaper is unquestionably the best way for those of us far removed from Jakarta to keep up with fast-moving developments in Indonesia.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Our 20th anniversary
Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. COHA: 2 x 23
1. COHA: 2 x 23 Peace in doubt after Aceh talks canceled 2. DEAL: 1 x 38 Unfulfilled US$50m deal taints Aceh peace 3. TERROR: 1 x 50 Police warn of terror attacks despite JI arrests 4. BOMB: 4 x 11 Early morning blast near UN office
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI economy weakened by SARS and Iraq war: WB
RI economy weakened by SARS and Iraq war: WB The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank painted a weak outlook for the country's economy this year due to the negative effect of the recent war in Iraq and the outbreak of SARS. The country's major creditor said on Thursday that the economy this year would likely grow at a slower rate of 3.3 percent from 3.7 percent last year, which in turn would worsen unemployment.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Early days -- of strong coffee and tight censorship
Early days -- of strong coffee and tight censorship Bill Tarrant, Singapore The phone call came at around 10:30 p.m., after the paper had been put to bed. The voice on the other end of the line identified himself as an Indonesian military spokesman. The Jakarta Post had just started publication a few weeks before. I was the late duty editor, a young consultant armed with a master's degree in journalism and a few years on a Florida newspaper.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Once upon a time for a young reporter
Once upon a time for a young reporter Binny Buchori, Activist, Jakarta It was April 1983, I had just resigned from my job as a junior editor in a publishing company and was looking for a new job. Danny Yatim, an old friend from university, told me that his sister, Debra, had just joined an English newspaper, The Jakarta Post, that was going to be published very soon and that the paper may need some staff, maybe a librarian. Danny asked me to give him my CV.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese migrants
Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang Reuters Jakarta/Canberra Thirty-one Vietnamese migrants bound for Australia have been taken into custody after their unseaworthy boat was found beached on a small Indonesian island, a migration agency said on Thursday. The boat was found on Galang Island just south of Singapore with a broken-down motor, said Steve Cook, chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration in Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police warn of terror attacks despite JI arrests
Police warn of terror attacks despite JI arrests Agencies, Jakarta A police spokesman warned the public on Thursday to stay alert against future terror attacks despite a major haul this week of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) suspects and the seizure of arms and explosives. "Threats of new attacks always exist. We have to remain vigilant," said National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis. National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bulog gets license to import extra amount of sugar
Bulog gets license to import extra amount of sugar Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has awarded the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) a license to import an extra 150,000 tons of sugar this year, in a bid to stabilize the price of the commodity on the local market.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Problem in the schools
Problem in the schools From Media Indonesia In 1998 the national education minister issued a decree abolishing household management sciences (PKK) at high schools and leaving the teaching of foreign languages (other than English) fully at the discretion of the high schools. Many PKK teachers had to move to vocational schools to find work. Likewise, many foreign language teachers -- with the exception of English teachers -- had to find jobs elsewhere.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A continuing journey to meet future challenges
A continuing journey to meet future challenges Jusuf Wanandi, Co-founder and member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies Before The Jakarta Post was established in 1983, there were two English dailies, The Indonesian Observer and The Jakarta Times (later The Indonesian Times). Both were considered weak in influence and capacity due to limited resources, human and capital.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
HSBC sees stronger bond market this year
HSBC sees stronger bond market this year Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's bond market this year is predicted to grow by between 20 percent and 50 percent due to strong demand from local and overseas investors, an expert at HSBC Bank said. HSBC director of debt market Radianto Kusumo said on Thursday that local investors were now seeking better return-on-investment alternatives amid declining interest rates of bank time deposits and the volatile stock market.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Surviving our own years of living dangerously
Surviving our own years of living dangerously Susanto Pudjomartono, Chief Editor 1991-2001 It was August 1991, and the authoritarian regime of Soeharto was at the peak of its power. With the help of the military, he controlled the country with an iron fist that swiftly crushed any form of dissent. Politicians and activists who dared to oppose him were thrown into prison, many on trumped-up charges. As the newly appointed editor in chief of The Jakarta Post, I had two options.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mining industry: Treasure or trouble?
Mining industry: Treasure or trouble? Emil Salim, Former State Minister of Environment A few years ago in the annual meeting of the World Bank Group (WBG), its President, James Wolfensohn, agreed with civil society to review the WBG role in extractive industries (oil, gas and mining) to alleviate poverty through sustainable development.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU admits flaws in voter registration
KPU admits flaws in voter registration Arya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Tuesday that many flaws were evident in the voter registration process as revealed by a resistance to the program in some regions.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega gives Garuda statue to St. Petersburg museum
Mega gives Garuda statue to St. Petersburg museum Agencies, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri handed over a three-meter high Garuda statue to the St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum on Wednesday symbolizing the warm bilateral relations between Indonesia and Russia. The 500-kilogram statue was made by Balinese artist I Made Ade Astawa. St. Petersburg Hermitage Museum director Mikhail Piotrovsky received the statue from Megawati.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister names Jamsostek director
Minister names Jamsostek director JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea has named his ministry's inspector general the new president director of PT Jamsostek, a state-owned social insurance company. Jacob said he had sent a letter to State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi asking for his approval of the appointment. "I know that Amrinal is suitable for that post," Jacob said on Wednesday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beckham to tour Asia
Beckham to tour Asia JAKARTA: England-based lubricant producer, Castrol, plans to take Manchester United's star David Beckham on a Southeast Asian tour in June, but the selected country has yet to be confirmed. "He will visit Japan as well as a country in Southeast Asia. We have yet to pick the country," Roy Philips, the marketing manager of PT Castrol Indonesia, said after the launching of a new Castrol product, here on Thursday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace in doubt after Aceh talks canceled
Peace in doubt after Aceh talks canceled Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The long-awaited Joint Council meeting between the government and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was canceled on Thursday after the two parties failed to agree on a date for the meeting, which is intended to discuss violations of the peace pact signed last December.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unfulfilled US$50m deal taints Aceh peace
Unfulfilled US$50m deal taints Aceh peace Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono disclosed on Thursday that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) once asked for US$50 million from the government for a peace deal in war-torn Aceh.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Whistle-blowing prosecutor may face jail for fraud
Whistle-blowing prosecutor may face jail for fraud The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court was requested on Thursday to sentence prosecutor Kito Irkhamni to four-months in jail for alleged fraud involving Rp 480 million. Prosecutor Zaenuddin told the court, presided over by I Dewa Gde Putra, that Kito, who is also a housing contractor, deceived Aty Mulyati in connection with the construction of her house in Cinere, South Jakarta, in 2000.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
The road to peace in Aceh must start with justice
The road to peace in Aceh must start with justice Usman Hamid, Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, (Kontras), Jakarta On April 7 President Megawati Soekarnoputri reportedly instructed the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the Indonesian national police to geared themselves for a security operation, prompting a number of foreign representatives in Indonesia to seek for official clarification of this report.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Grabbed at the creation - my years at the 'Post'
Grabbed at the creation - my years at the 'Post' Sabam Siagian, Director, PT Bina Media Tenggara, Jakarta It must have been either in late 1982 or early 1983 that Jusuf Wanandi, one of the founders of the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), started talking about the need to publish an English-language newspaper in Indonesia.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Gen. (ret) Yoga Sugama, the former head of the State Intelligence Coordinating Board (Bakin), died on Wednesday at Pondok Indah Hospital of complications from a number of illnesses. He was 78. He was buried at the Kalibata Heroes Cemetery in South Jakarta later in the day in a military ceremony.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Standing on the frontline for press freedom
Standing on the frontline for press freedom Fikri Jufri, Senior journalist, Member, Board of Directors of PT Bina Media Tenggara As The Jakarta Post celebrates its 20th anniversary today, Indonesia is no longer gripped by the euphoria of reform that fired up reformists' emotions to topple Soeharto from his 32-year rule. Now that their hopes have been shattered, many reformists have had to suffer despondency and bitterness in a state of helplessness.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Domestic happenings put in proper perspective
Domestic happenings put in proper perspective Prof. Moh. Sadli, Jakarta When in the morning I reach for the newspapers, I often have a quick look first at The Jakarta Post. With its 20 pages, a somewhat larger character size and line spacing, it is easier reading. The editors have to be commended for capturing the important happenings, both international as well as domestic, in a balanced way. Also for their choice of informative and educational op-ed pieces on international affairs.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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~ Photo 1 Anjungan JP/R. Berto Wedhatama NOT ALL AT SEA: A oil rig situated off the north Java coast. The central government is taking measures to keep the energy sector, including the oil industry, in order and investors happy amid the uncertainty posed by the move to regional autonomy. Photo 2 Freeport?? LAND OF PLENTY: A huge mining facility in Irian Jaya.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Unaccepted' Porlasi board slams KONI
'Unaccepted' Porlasi board slams KONI JAKARTA: The "disputed" board of the Indonesian Windsurfing Association (Porlasi) criticized the National Sports Council (KONI) for violating the sporting code of ethics. The criticism stems from KONI's support for the outgoing board of Porlasi. Koni rejected the result of the 2002 national congress that elected the new board, and has asked the outgoing board, to plan another congress next month. "I feel devastated by what KONI has done.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister to open new prisons
Minister to open new prisons MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra is slated to open 24 new penitentiaries and 19 new rehabilitation centers across the country on Sunday. The ministry's director general for correctional institutions, Adi Soedjatru, said during the ceremony that the minister would also change the status of 44 detention centers to penitentiaries.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers protest contract system
Workers protest contract system JAKARTA: Some 2,000 workers of PT EDS Manufacturing Indonesia, a cable producer on Jl. Raya Serang, Balaraja district, staged a rally at the regency manpower agency office here on Thursday to demand that the company's contract system for workers be scrapped. The workers, mostly females, filed a complaint with the office because the company's management had not responded to their demand although they had been on strike for five days.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A few words for 'The Jakarta Post'
A few words for 'The Jakarta Post' Debra H. Yatim, Communications for the Arts (KOMSENI), Jakarta Wow, 20 years, eh? I still remember the flurry we, the first batch of reporters, writers, and editors, had the evening before the big publication date. All of us wanted at least one piece of our writing published in that very first issue. Whew, mine just made it, bumping out somebody else's, I believe.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Learning-on-the-go is the newsroom's modus operandi
Learning-on-the-go is the newsroom's modus operandi Adam Schwarz, McKinsey&Company, Jakarta When I first walked into The Jakarta Post's old (pre-air conditioning) newsroom in September 1987, three things made an immediate impression: the sound of manual typewriters clacking away, the smell of kreteks, and the heat of the air. As I glanced around, my eyes settled on Budi, the sports editor and my soon-to-be newsroom neighbor.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
~Message from the Editor
~Message from the Editor For a newspaper in Indonesia, passing the 20-year mark is a historic milestone. The last 100 years have seen the launch and closure -- by government decree or otherwise -- of hundreds of newspapers across the country. Although no statistics exist by which to measure the rate of survival or life expectancy of a newspaper in Indonesia, the fact is that only a handful have ever reached the age of 50, and not one has reached the 100-year mark.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
The city administration unveiled a plan last week to extend the
The city administration unveiled a plan last week to extend the three-in-one restricted zones in a bid to alleviate traffic in the downtown core. However, the public believes that this will not be enough to solve the acute transportation problem, especially the traffic jams, which have long been a nightmare for motorists. Several motorists told The Jakarta Post that improving public transportation was more important.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A modest business proposition makes its mark
A modest business proposition makes its mark Looking back over 20 years, we can take pride that The Jakarta Post has come a long way in establishing itself not only as the English-language daily of record in the country, but also earned a place among the major national newspapers. Our readership profile today attests to these achievements.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court delays Adam indictment
Court delays Adam indictment JAKARTA: The ad hoc human rights court decided Thursday on a delay, until May 6, the indictment of former Udayana Military commander Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri as the defendant failed to turn up due to state duties. Prosecutor S. Hozie told the court that Adam was assigned by the Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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~A. JP/24/W06 B: FIRST EDITIONS: Four first editions of The Jakarta Post (clockwise from top left): The maiden daily edition of April 25, 1983; the first Sunday edition of Sept. 18, 1994; the debut edition of the redesigned paper, Oct. 1, 2001; and the first Sunday edition with the new look, Oct. 7, 2001 JP C: JP D: TAKING A STAND: Fikri Jufri, affiliated to The Jakarta Post and Tempo newsmagazine, joins a demonstration to protest thuggery and violence against journalists in Jakarta in March.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Revisiting Indonesia-U.S. relations
Revisiting Indonesia-U.S. relations Tony Agus Ardie, President of KIKAS Recent times 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor rights trial needs int'l pressure
East Timor rights trial needs int'l pressure Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists have urged the international community to ensure that justice is served against all perpetrators of the gross human rights violations in East Timor, now that hopes for a fair trial have evaporated.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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~(paragaph berikut dipakai untuk window dalam article) 'The action should change to a broader and bigger U.S. role in empowering Indonesian SMEs to enter the global market.' Revisiting Indonesia-United States relations By Tony Agus Ardie, President of KIKAS* Recent times have seen a profusion of developments which could substantially influence the state of relations between Indonesia and the United States.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, April 25, 2003
TV Today: Friday, April 25, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Dearah 12:00 p.m.News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Documentary 4:00 Comedy Drama 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show: Halo Pers Indonesia 8:00 Comedy 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Comedy: Gelatak Gelitik Campur Sari TPI 6:00 a.m.News: Selamat Pagi Indonesia 7:00 Quiz: Dangdut 9:00...
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. (2 x 24) Cetro
2. (2 x 24) Cetro Cetro issues database for female legislative candidates 3. (1 x 45) Mega Mega gives Garuda statue to St. Petersburg museum
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beckham to tour Asia
Beckham to tour Asia JAKARTA: England-based lubricant producer, Castrol, plans to take Manchester United's star David Beckham on a Southeast Asian tour in June, but the selected country has yet to be confirmed. "He will visit Japan as well as a country in Southeast Asia. We have yet to pick the country," Roy Philips, the marketing manager of PT Castrol Indonesia, said after the launching of a new Castrol product, here on Thursday.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 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?
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
China shuts hospital over SARS, Canada furious at WHO
China shuts hospital over SARS, Canada furious at WHO Benjamin Kang Lim, Reuters, Beijing China sealed off a major Beijing hospital on Thursday, swiftly implementing a policy of quarantining SARS-affected areas to contain a disease threatening to erupt across the vast land. Hours after the World Health Organization advised people against visiting the city, police took positions around the 1,200-bed Beijing University People's Hospital in the middle of the night to stop people going in or out.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jolie gets tattoo in Thailand
Jolie gets tattoo in Thailand BANGKOK: Oscar-winning actress Angelina Jolie has gone under the needle in Thailand, having her left shoulder blade emblazoned with a traditional Khmer tattoo, a report said here on Thursday. Tattoo master Noo Kamphai, from Pathumthani province just north of Bangkok, performed the 15-minute operation with a traditional needle, the Nation newspaper reported. "She can endure pain very well.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regions fret over lower oil, gas output
Regions fret over lower oil, gas output A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's oil and gas producing regions are now worried that output this year will continue to decline due to lack of investment by oil and gas companies. "Lack of investment has been our main concern," said Yan Suryana, the executive director of the Oil and Gas-producing Regions Consultation Forum.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy 'neutral' in procuring arms
Navy 'neutral' in procuring arms SURABAYA: Unlike the Air Force which has gone to many former communist countries for its weaponry, the Indonesian Navy vowed on Thursday to rely on itself in modernizing its weaponry. "We opt not to take sides with either the West or East in procuring our arms because we are committed to standing on our own feet," Rear Adm.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB approves $484,000 grant for RI
ADB approves $484,000 grant for RI Bloomberg, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a US$484,000 technical assistance grant to help the government reduce poverty by improving services for the poor, including health care and education. The aid will go to support five of the poorest regional governments -- a province, a city and three districts -- the bank said in an e-mailed statement. The government will provide $214,000 for the project, which will be completed in early 2004.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers stranded in Jakarta due to SARS
Workers stranded in Jakarta due to SARS Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 11,000 Indonesian migrant workers have been stranded in Jakarta because of worries over Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which has so far claimed the lives of more than 340 people across the globe.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/capt23
JP/4/capt23 JP/R. Berto Wedhatama ADMISSION TEST: Thousands of high school students from Jakarta, Banten and West Java take the admission test for Gadjah Mada University at the Bung Karno Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Over 70,000 people attended the first of two days of admissions tests held in 17 cities across the country on Tuesday.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese migrants
Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang Reuters Jakarta/Canberra Thirty-one Vietnamese migrants bound for Australia have been taken into custody after their unseaworthy boat was found beached on a small Indonesian island, a migration agency said on Thursday. The boat was found on Galang Island just south of Singapore with a broken-down motor, said Steve Cook, chief of mission for the International Organization for Migration in Jakarta.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four people arrested for 1998 murder
Four people arrested for 1998 murder Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten Four people were arrested on Thursday morning at their homes for a 1998 murder believed to involve two village heads and three local residents of Jayanti district, Tangerang regency. The main suspect, H. Chaerudin, 35, the head of Pabuaran village, attempted to flee when police came to his house, forcing officers to shoot him in the leg.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
The road to peace in Aceh must start with justice
The road to peace in Aceh must start with justice Usman Hamid, Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence, (Kontras), Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri reportedly instructed the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police on April 7 to ready themselves for a security operation, prompting a number of foreign representatives here to seek official clarification of the report.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Megawati continues with arms shopping in Poland 2
* Headlines: Megawati continues with arms shopping in Poland 2 * National: Police arrest five more Medan blast suspects 4 * Opinion: The transatlantic divide in black and white 6 * City: Whistle-blowing prosecutor faces jail for fraud 5 * Sports: Indonesia, China bounce back in Fed Cup 8 * World: Moro rebels kill 16, take commuters, cops hostage 11 * Business: Bulog gets license to import more sugar 13 * Features: Downs sings of identity, suffering 24
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
IFC to buy 7% stake in Bank Buana
IFC to buy 7% stake in Bank Buana Dow Jones, Jakarta Medium-sized Bank Buana Indonesia will soon have an additional owner - International Finance Corp. IFC's entry to Bank Buana will be its first investment in Indonesia after the 1997-98 Asian financial crisis. Bank Buana's managing director Pardi Kendy told Dow Jones Newswires the World Bank's investment arm will sign an agreement later Thursday with Bank Buana's majority and founder shareholder PT Sari Dasa Karsa.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RANCHES
RANCHES JAKARTA UTAMA ~Gedung Asuransi Wahana Tata Lt. 2 Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. C-4, Jakarta 12920 Tel. (021) 5202665 (10 lines) Fax. (021) 5220466 e-mail : utama@aswata.co.id JAKARTA KALIBESAR JI. Kalibesar Barat No. 5, Jakarta 11230 Tel. (021) 6923101 (4 lines), 6900623 - 24 Fax. (021) 6912284 e-mail : kalbes@aswata.co.id JAKARTA SENEN Komplek Segitiga Senen Blok F 17-18 Jl. Pasar Senen, Jakarta 10410 Tel. (021) 3450688 (6 lines) Fax.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Urban voter registration difficult'
'Urban voter registration difficult' JAKARTA: The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) admitted on Thursday that registering voters in urban areas was more challenging than in rural areas. Toto E. Sastrasuanda, deputy head of the voter registration process told reporters here that people who lived in apartments were rarely available for registration. "Most of them are unavailable during the week because they work many hours, and on the weekends, they go out of town on vacation," he said.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;SBS; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Post-Anniversary Our 20th anniversary JP/6/6EDIT-25 Our 20th anniversary This day 20 years ago, the first edition of The Jakarta Post rolled off the press and into the light of day. In the history of the newspaper publishing business, a mere 20 years' existence is not considered a particularly important milestone. Even by Indonesian newspaper standards, surviving 20 years is no spectacular event.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cheap airline tickets
Cheap airline tickets Until two years ago traveling by plane was considered a luxury because tickets were relatively expensive. But things have changed as more airlines have begun operating. The competition among airlines has become more intense with the appearance of the new competitors. Lion Air and Bouraq are competing on the Jakarta-Yogyakarta route, with each airline offering tickets for about Rp 280,000.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Thuggery against media must end'
'Thuggery against media must end' JAKARTA: A group of journalists and non-governmental organizations (NGO) urged all Indonesian media workers on Thursday to unite and strengthen ties to deter thuggery. The appeal came amid a recent campaign against thuggery, which was intensified after two Tempo journalists and one SCTV cameraman became victims of violence in the course of their work recently.
Fri, 25 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Early morning blast near UN office
Early morning blast near UN office M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A pipe bomb exploded on Thursday morning on Jl. Wahid Hasyim in Central Jakarta behind the United Nations building, slightly damaging a pedestrian bridge but causing no injuries. Jakarta Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng told reporters at the scene that the explosion was caused by a low-explosive device that appeared to have been assembled by nonprofessionals.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cheap airline tickets
Cheap airline tickets Until two years ago traveling by plane was considered a luxury because tickets were relatively expensive. But things have changed as more airlines have begun operating. The competition among airlines has become more intense with the appearance of the new competitors. Lion Air and Bouraq are competing on the Jakarta-Yogyakarta route, with each airline offering tickets for about Rp 280,000.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
~By Todd Callahan
~By Todd Callahan Since 2000 national cement consumption has experienced a strong recovery and the sector as a whole is quite vibrant. Despite temporary declines on parts of Java and Bali, consumption is robust in Riau, Kalimantan, Papua and many of the outer islands. According to the Indonesian Cement Association, the industry enjoyed another high-growth year with domestic consumption topping just over 27 million metric tons in 2002.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
New Army deputy chief installed
New Army deputy chief installed JAKARTA: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu swore in on Wednesday Lt. Gen. Darsono as his new deputy, replacing Lt. Gen. Sumarsono. During the inauguration ceremony at Army headquarter in Central Jakarta, Ryamizard said in his speech the deputy chief would serve as his top assistant and advisor in coordinating staff.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
PMI extends relief fund to Iraq
PMI extends relief fund to Iraq JAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) handed over on Wednesday Rp 129 million (about US$14,500) in post-war relief aid to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the Iraqi people, who badly need fresh water supplies, medicines and food. The money was given by the PMI's chairman Mar'ie Muhammad to the ICRC's representative in Jakarta, Marco Altherr. The money was donated by the public through Bank Central Asia (BCA) bank account No.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investors seeking more stable environment
Foreign investors seeking more stable environment 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.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs start education campaign
NGOs start education campaign JAKARTA: Nine non-governmental organizations belonging to the Plural Community Group (KUMPUL), and hailing from Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bogor, have joined forces to organize a one-month education campaign from April 21 through May 20.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Impact of Iraq and SARS to cut Asian growth in 2003: World Bank
Impact of Iraq and SARS to cut Asian growth in 2003: World Bank Agence France-Presse Tokyo The impact of the war in Iraq, the SARS outbreak and the general sluggishness of developed economies will cut East Asian growth to around five percent this year from 5.8 percent in 2002, the World Bank warned Thursday. "While we had...
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI moving in right direction, although at 'glacial' speed
RI moving in right direction, although at 'glacial' speed Managing relations between Indonesia and the United States has never been easy, and events of the last few years have made it even more challenging. The terrorist attack against the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, changed many dynamics in the world, including the relationship between Indonesia and the United States. Obviously, Jakarta and Washington do not see eye to eye on many issues.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
PMI extends relief fund to Iraq
PMI extends relief fund to Iraq JAKARTA: The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) handed over on Wednesday Rp 129 million (about US$14,500) in post-war relief aid to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) for the Iraqi people, who badly need fresh water supplies, medicines and food. The money was given by the PMI's chairman Mar'ie Muhammad to the ICRC's representative in Jakarta, Marco Altherr. The money was donated by the public through Bank Central Asia (BCA) bank account No.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 3 col, 36pts
2. 2 x 3 col, 36pts Police arrest five more Medan blast suspects 3. 1 x 5 col, 32 pts Vietnamese migrants detained on Galang 4. 2 x 2 col, 28pts Security enhanced in Maluku for RMS' 53rd anniversary
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taking time and effort to shape our identity
Taking time and effort to shape our identity The toughest problem a new publication faces is searching for a personality, a distinct identity that gradually will be accepted by its readers as its trademark. I faced this problem during those first years after out launch on April 25, 1983. Given the constrained role of English newspapers in non- English speaking societies, an equally tough problem was to establish The Jakarta Post as a paper rooted in the Indonesian social political environment.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cutting out the misinformation to tell the truth on touchy issues
Cutting out the misinformation to tell the truth on touchy issues Philip Flood, Sydney The Australia Indonesia Institute is delighted to congratulate The Jakarta Post on its 20th anniversary. Through outstanding editorials, impressive news coverage and excellent features, The Jakarta Post has played a major role in informing an English-speaking audience of developments in Indonesia and of global developments from an Indonesian perspective.
Fri, 25 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).
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
In this special edition to mark The Jakarta Post's 20th
In this special edition to mark The Jakarta Post's 20th anniversary, we bring you two supplements: Progress with Indonesia: A collection of articles about the medium- and long-term prospects of the Indonesian economy. Special Section, Pages B1-B24. The First 20 Years: A collection of articles on the newspaper's 20-year journey. Pages 15-22.
Fri, 25 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Coordinating
Coordinating Minister for Social Welfare Jusuf Kalla to discuss the compensation last month in Kuala Lumpur.