Archive: 26 April 2003
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Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
UNDP pledges to raise $30m for elections
UNDP pledges to raise $30m for elections JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities. In a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Thursday, UNDP said the largest share of the funds was received by the General Elections Commission. The commission will receive $30 million for technical and material electoral infrastructure support.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies end down on N Korea talks failure, SARS
Asian monies end down on N Korea talks failure, SARS Dow Jones Jakarta Concerns over North Korea's nuclear weapons program drove down the South Korean won on Friday, as other Asian currencies also ended lower as fears over the mystery SARS virus gripped the region. Three-day talks in Beijing between Washington and Pyongyang aimed at cooling tensions on the Korean peninsula ended in failure on Friday as a senior U.S.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pindo Deli defaults on debt
Pindo Deli defaults on debt JAKARTA: PT Pindo Deli Pulp and Paper Mills has reportedly defaulted on its obligation to Bank Permata, which has reported the matter to the Surabaya Stock Exchange. According to reports, Pindo Deli was supposed to pay some Rp 8.9 billion (about US$1 million) in interest to Bank Pertama on April 15. The bank holds bonds issued by the former.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
City administration will proceed with reclamation
City administration will proceed with reclamation Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration seems likely to proceed with a controversial reclamation project along the northern coast after an administration-organized panel discussion gave a green light to the project on Friday, only proposing a few changes to the environmental impact analysis (Amdal).
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Correction: The photo appearing on page B24 of our special
Correction: The photo appearing on page B24 of our special section on Friday, April 25, is not of Kurtubi but of electricity analyst I Nengah Sudja. The left photo is the correct photo of Kurtubi. We regret the error and apologize for any inconvenience. -- Editor
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Holiday changes
Holiday changes will cause problems From Kompas As a teacher, I find it difficult to understand the rationale behind the government's decision to shift religious holidays to other days closer to weekends on the grounds that this will prevent absenteeism when a religious holy day happens to be in the middle of the week. This decision is tantamount to allowing the observation of a religious holy day to give way to laziness.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: RI-Russia bilateral relations warm up2
* Headlines: RI-Russia bilateral relations warm up2 * National:Parties seek closed presidential race 4 * Archipelago:Over 60 separatists arrested in Maluku5 * Opinion:Sangiran: Preserving history, heritage7 * City:Jakarta to proceed with reclamation project 8 * Sports:RI to face China, Japan to meet Thailand 10 * World: SARS creates panic in Beijing12 * Business:Stronger rupiah not a threat to export: BI13 * Features: A slice of life with Johnny Andrean 20
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sangiran: Preserving history and heritage
Sangiran: Preserving history and heritage Frangois Simah, Institut de, Paliontologie Humaine, Paris and Truman Simanjuntak, Center for Archaeological Research, Jakarta Thoroughly studied for almost 70 years, the Sangiran dome, Central Java, one of the most important places to understand the history of ancient humans in Asia, deserves to enter the World Heritage list.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta traffic woes
Jakarta traffic woes The Jakarta administration's efforts to deal with the city's traffic woes deserves the close attention of the public. Unfortunately, the many policies that are supposed to support the efforts have been contradictory. The seemingly haphazard issuance of operation permits for public transportation vehicles could be cited as an example of those contradictory efforts to curb congestion.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
What a difference five years makes. The mining industry, which
What a difference five years makes. The mining industry, which prospered during the Soeharto administration from the late 1960s until the authoritarian leader's resignation in 1998, is now languishing in a mire of new government policies, opposition from environmentalists and hostility of local communities.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Law hampers press freedom'
'Law hampers press freedom' Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Press Council vice chairman R.H. Siregar says loopholes in press law No. 40/1999 hamper freedom of the press in Indonesia by treating journalists as criminals. Speaking at a discussion on freedom of the press here on Thursday, Siregar said that Article 12 of the law stated that, in some cases, journalists and members of the media could be processed according to the Criminal Code.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
The opportunity for Indonesians to vote for candidates of their
The opportunity for Indonesians to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2004 presidential election is under threat, as the two largest factions in the House of Representatives have sought to limit the number of parties participating in the election. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction, and Golkar, second-largest, have submitted separately suggestions to the House special commission currently deliberating the presidential elections bill.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties seek closed presidential race
Parties seek closed presidential race Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The opportunity for Indonesians to vote for candidates of their choice in the 2004 presidential election is under threat, as the two largest factions in the House of Representatives have sought to limit the number of parties participating in the election.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
ool B
ool B Indonesia (x2) 3 Malaysia 0 Wynne Prakusya (INA) bt Liaw Chen-Yee (MAS) 6-1, 6-2 Angelique Widjaja (INA) bt Khoo Chin-Bee (MAS) 6-3, 6-0 Sandy Gumulya/Suzanna Anggarkusuma (INA) bt Taufek Norzafirah/Liaw Chen-Yee (MAS) 6-1, 6-1
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati takes home pledges of arms ties
Megawati takes home pledges of arms ties Agencies, Warsaw President Megawati Soekarnoputri prepared on Friday to return home from a week-long visit to Russia and Poland, laden with promises of military cooperation and prospective arms deals. In a sign of the military theme of her European visit, Megawati spent her last day in Europe before flying back attending a presentation of Polish military equipment at a Warsaw airfield.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers still marginalized
Workers still marginalized Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post Jakarta In the new global economy, multinational corporations contract with firms all over the world to manufacture their electronic parts, their garments, foods and beverages, furniture, toys or footwear.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three more Medan suspects arrested
Three more Medan suspects arrested Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The police in Medan, North Sumatra, arrested three more members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), who were allegedly responsible for the two recent bombing incidents in the city. The three suspects -- identified as Nasrul, alias Ayah Kumis, Marsudi and Ilham, alias Iwan Tentara -- conceded that they had planned the blasts along with five others arrested earlier this week, said a police officer.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man gets two years for planting bomb
Man gets two years for planting bomb Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A man was sentenced to two years in prison on Thursday for planting a bomb in Cijantung Mall, East Jakarta, last year. Presiding judge Surya Darma Belo of the East Jakarta District Court said on Thursday that defendant M. Nadar alias Arun, who was unemployed, was guilty of planting the bomb in the parking lot of the mall, which is located near the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) headquarters.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
By Todd Callahan
By Todd Callahan Congratulations to The Jakarta Post on twenty years of excellent reporting. It is an honor to contribute this commentary on developments in the Indonesian cement industry. In this special edition, I have been asked to comment on the considerable foreign investments that have been made in the sector since 1998 and how these investments will affect the future development of the industry.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 60 separatists arrested in Maluku
Over 60 separatists arrested in Maluku Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Security authorities in Maluku arrested more than 60 people accused of trying to celebrate the 53rd anniversary of the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement. They were all put in detention and given a stern warning that they could be imprisoned if they refused to retract their support for the outlawed independence movement. Maluku Police Chief Brig. Gen.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pindo Deli defaults on debt
Pindo Deli defaults on debt JAKARTA: PT Pindo Deli Pulp and Paper Mills has reportedly defaulted on its obligation to Bank Permata, which has reported the matter to the Surabaya Stock Exchange. According to reports, Pindo Deli was supposed to pay some Rp 8.9 billion (about US$1 million) in interest to Bank Pertama on April 15. The bank holds bonds issued by the former.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
The `Post' celebrates 20th anniversary
The `Post' celebrates 20th anniversary The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Up to 1,000 friends and distinguished guests of The Jakarta Post joined in the celebration of the daily's 20th anniversary, which fell on April 25, reaffirming once again its life-long commitment to press freedom and a better Indonesia.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Officials pilfer rice for the poor
Officials pilfer rice for the poor BOGOR: Thirteen village chiefs in Jasinga district of Bogor regency have admitted to selling 88.42 tons of rice designated for poor families. Adj. Comr. Yayan Sopyan of the Bogor Police said the village heads told police interrogators on Wednesday that they had sold the rice to a trader in Cipinang rice market in East Jakarta after consulting with an official of Jasinga district, Aep Supaat.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six local governments chosen as role models
Six local governments chosen as role models Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Three municipalities and three regencies have been chosen to act as role models due to their successful implementation of a "performance based budget", which improves transparency and efficiency in the use of state funds.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
In view of the changes that are happening in Indonesia at the
In view of the changes that are happening in Indonesia at the moment -- the country's movement from an autocratic government to one that is more democratic, the change from a very centralized system to a decentralized one - and the fact that the country is still trying to recover from the conomic crisis, we don't expect all these things will change overnight but realize they will take some time to work through.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another explosion in Jakarta
Another explosion in Jakarta Since the Bali bombings, two "small" bombs have exploded in the country; one at a building belonging to the National Police Headquarters in February, the other one at the Medan's mayor office in March. The two bombs did not claim any lives, but they reminded us of the need to be vigilant against the possibility of bomb blasts after the Bali tragedy, because further deadly blasts could happen anywhere, anytime.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, April 28, 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 28, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music: Grenek 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Talk Show; Cafe Pajak 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
A slice of life with Johnny Andrean
A slice of life with Johnny Andrean Bruce James, Contributor, Jakarta While the tough may get going when the going gets tough, hairstylist-cum-bread store owner Johnny Andrean is firmly convinced that it's better to have a plan B at the ready. A self-confessed positive thinker, he learned his lesson the hard way in May 1998.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
United Nations team should visit Iraq before deciding on sanctions
United Nations team should visit Iraq before deciding on sanctions Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has urged the United Nations weapons inspection team to visit Iraq prior to the UN Security Council (UNSC) decision on whether or not to lift the long-standing economic sanctions imposed on the country.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ban on import
Ban on import of used clothes From Warta Kota The Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is currently sweeping some Asian countries.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/Jaweng
JP/7/Jaweng Ahead of 2004, we see reckless establishment of new regions Robert Endi Jaweng Regional Autonomy Watch KPPOD Jakarta Early this year, a plenary session of the House of Representatives again approved the ratification of 10 laws regarding the establishment of 25 new autonomous regions. This increased the number of such regions -- 38 municipalities and regencies -- established in the past two years since regional autonomy was implemented.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia says stronger rupiah not a threat to export
Bank Indonesia says stronger rupiah not a threat to export The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia Governor Sjahril Sabirin said on Friday that the current sharp appreciation in the rupiah against the U.S. dollar would not threaten the competitiveness of the country's export products overseas. Therefore, the central bank would not try to put a brake on the appreciation trend because a stronger local currency would help Bank Indonesia ensure monetary stability, he explained.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur and magnanimity
Gus Dur and magnanimity From Kompas As a sympathizer of the National Awakening Party (PKB) I welcomed enthusiastically the party's idea to nominate Nurcholish Madjid as an alternative presidential candidate, but was greatly disappointed to learn that former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid had rejected the idea on the grounds that Nurcholish did not agree with unseating Megawati Soekarnoputri from the presidency before 2005 (Kompas, March 27, 2003).
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso admits water deal unfair
Sutiyoso admits water deal unfair JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said here on Friday that he once hired consultants from Singapore to study the contract between the city tap water company PT Pam Jaya and its two foreign partners. The consultants concluded that the arrangement was not in the city's favor.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Post Anniversary Article
Jakarta Post Anniversary Article Is it time to bid goodbye to the IMF? I was honored and pleased when I was requested to contribute to this special anniversary supplement. I thought I could most usefully take advantage of the space offered to me by commenting on one of the most controversial aspects of Indonesia's efforts to recover from the devastation of the Asian financial crisis, namely Indonesia's relationship with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry and UI cooperate on defense
Ministry and UI cooperate on defense JAKARTA: The Ministry of Defense and the University of Indonesia (UI) signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on research and development of the country's defense equipment industry. The MOU was signed by the secretary-general of the ministry, Rear Marshal Suprihadi, and UI's deputy rector Edie Toet Hendratno at the Urip Sumoharjo building in the ministry office here.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dialog remains possible on Aceh, say scholars
Dialog remains possible on Aceh, say scholars Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) have come under mounting domestic pressure to reschedule the Joint Council meeting in a bid to keep the peace process in the troubled province intact. Pointing out that the Acehnese had suffered greatly under a decade of military operations between 1988 and 1998, Muslim figures underlined that dialog remained feasible to end the conflict.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
NO PEACE BY VIOLENCE: A student carries a poster with pictures of
NO PEACE BY VIOLENCE: A student carries a poster with pictures of Indonesian leaders during a protest against a government threat to launch a military operation in the troubled province of Aceh. The protest took place on Friday in Jakarta as international aid donors said they were deeply disappointed over the cancellation of a meeting in Geneva to salvage the peace accord, and blamed the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Copycat cannibal arrested
Copycat cannibal arrested PALU, Central Sulawesi: Villagers caught on Friday a man grave- robbing, and told the police they had captured a copycat of cannibal Sumanto. A West Palu district villager, whose name was not given, saw Yunus busy shoveling dirt with his bare hands from a plot at the village graveyard early Friday morning, police officials said. When the villager returned with others, Yunus had already begun to uncover the white shroud of the corpse, revealing the body of a baby.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities. In a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Thursday, UNDP said the largest share of the funds was received by the General Elections Commission. The commission will receive $30 million for technical and material electoral infrastructure support.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muslim and Arab aliens in a dilemma
Muslim and Arab aliens in a dilemma UNITED STATES: As the deadline loomed for immigrants from five Arab or Muslim nations to register with U.S. authorities, immigration rights advocates complained that many of their clients are caught in a difficult dilemma. Friday is the deadline set by the U.S. Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement for most citizens of Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, Indonesia and Bangladesh living in the United States to register with the federal government.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations warm up
Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations warm up Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Russia seem to have found a new path in their bilateral relations, particularly with the recent signing of memorandums of understanding for closer cooperation in the military, technology and trade sectors. The highlight of the cooperation was Indonesia's decision to purchase Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30 jet fighters and Mi-35 helicopters from the former communist state.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
POBSI looking to keep KL run at next SEAG
POBSI looking to keep KL run at next SEAG Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Billiards Association (POBSI), which began the players' training workouts in January, will be heading to Vietnam, simply content to maintain its achievement at the 2001 Kuala Lumpur Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
New policy on national exams for junior, senior high schools
New policy on national exams for junior, senior high schools Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will implement a new policy on the upcoming final examinations for junior and senior high schools. There will be a number of significant differences as compared to the former final examinations, said Gito Utomo Purnomo, head of the City Basic Education Agency to the media on Friday. In the past, all material for the national exams were set by the government.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh administration
Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian orga
JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities. In a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Thursday, UNDP said the largest share of the funds was received by the General Elections Commission. The commission will receive $30 million for technical and material electoral infrastructure support.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
BP awards Tangguh construction to JGC
BP awards Tangguh construction to JGC Agencies, Jakarta British oil giant BP Plc. (BP) said on Friday it has selected a consortium including Japan's JGC Corp. to develop its Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in the remote Indonesian province of Papua. BP will pay the consortium - which also includes U.S. firm Kellog Brown & Root and local company PT Pertafenikki Engineering - US$1.4 billion to develop two LNG processing plants, the European energy company said in a statement.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women and politics
Women and politics From Media Indonesia Every year we celebrate Kartini Day on April 21 in memory of Kartini, a woman born in the late 19th century who fought for women's emancipation in this country. Feminists have also fought very hard to encourage Indonesian women to be more than just housewives. As a result, in February 2003, 30 percent of the members of the House of Representatives were women.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Expert calls for lawsuit over Lampung governor debacle
Expert calls for lawsuit over Lampung governor debacle Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A constitutional law expert said the Lampung provincial council could sue the central government for overstepping its authority and causing a four-month delay in the inauguration of governor-elect Alzier Dianis Thabranie. Constitutional expert and West Nusa Tenggara Governor Harun Al Rasyid said the government violated autonomy law No.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Police losing dignity and getting less respect'
`Police losing dignity and getting less respect' Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police are losing their authority and many people do not respect them -- as was evident in the escape of Islam Defenders Front (FPI) chairman Habib Rizieq Shihab, as well as in the attack on Tempo magazine's office and its journalists, a lawyer said.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
China gives police 1,000 motorbikes
China gives police 1,000 motorbikes JAKARTA: China pledged on Friday to donate 1,000 motorcycles worth US$1 million to help the cash-strapped National Police carry out its duties. Witnessed by National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, Minister of National Development Kwik Kian Gie and Chinese Ambassador to Indonesia Lu Shumin signed a letter on the deal at the minister's office here. "These motorcycles will help our police conduct their daily duties and protect the public," Kwik said.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Anxiety clouds Aceh as peace talks canceled
Anxiety clouds Aceh as peace talks canceled Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Following the cancellation of a Joint Council meeting between the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the military in Aceh has been put on high alert while awaiting possible deployments orders. Residents of Aceh are now living under the cloud of the possible resumption of hostilities between the military and rebels. Iskandar Muda Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eros changes his party's name
Eros changes his party's name JAKARTA: Eros Djarot announced on Friday a new name for his Bung Karno Nationalist Party (PNBK) during the party's two-day leadership meeting here. The party has been renamed the Banteng Kemerdekaan Nationalist Party, allowing the party to maintain its original acronym. The change was recommended because the party's symbol was identical to another party's and it was named after a person, which is in violation of the political party law.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mt. Muller: A natural wonder
Mt. Muller: A natural wonder PURUKCAHU, Central Kalimantan: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) is to send four teams on an expedition to the Muller mountain in Central Kalimantan to document its flora and fauna for inclusion as a Natural World Heritage. LIPI scientist Hendrian, whose advance team arrived here on Friday, said each team would consist of six people on a 30-day mission to record the flora and fauna of the mountain.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Debating contest in English
Debating contest in English It was a pleasant surprise to read the news on the results of the 2003 National High School Debating Championship in the English language that was held from April 11 to April 16 in Jakarta (The Jakarta Post, April 19 and April 20). From the finalists of 24 contestants, selected from 32 teams, representing 19 provinces, eight were selected, including three from Jakarta, two from Tangerang, and one each from Lampung, Surakarta and Makassar.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
`I doubt new parking system will work'
`I doubt new parking system will work' Next month, the city administration will implement a new parking system in which motorists have to use prepaid parking cards. The plan aims at reducing the amount of parking revenue that is lost annually due to corruption. Last year, the city targeted receiving Rp 32 billion from fees for vehicles parked on Jakarta's streets but the city administration reported only Rp 13 billion revenue.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. must be counterbalanced
U.S. must be counterbalanced Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia needs to strengthen its cooperation with countries in Asia and other regions following the United States' victory in the Iraq war, observers assert. Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid and foreign affairs analyst Jusuf Wanandi said on Thursday the post-war period would see U.S. domination in international politics and that concerted efforts are needed to counterbalance it.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bapepam to continue Lippo probe
Bapepam to continue Lippo probe Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) has finished a two-month investigation into 46 securities companies, allegedly involved in manipulation of the Bank Lippo share price. But Bapepam Chairman Herwidayatmo said on Friday that it had yet to complete the full investigation work as the agency would now start investigating individual investors linked to the alleged crime.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
UNDP pledges to raise $30m for elections
UNDP pledges to raise $30m for elections Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The international community has renewed its commitment to ensuring democratic elections in Indonesia, with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) agreeing on Friday to raise some US$30 million in grants from donors to help the cash- strapped government hold elections in 2004.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/ED28
JP/6/ED28 April 28, 2003 Exiting IMF program There has been mounting pressure from economists, politicians and even some Cabinet ministers for the Indonesian government not to extend its program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) after its expiry later this year.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections
24 organizations receive UNDP funds for elections JAKARTA (JP): The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced the contribution of US$36 million to 24 Indonesian organizations for electoral activities. In a statement received by The Jakarta Post on Thursday, UNDP said the largest share of the funds was received by the General Elections Commission. The commission will receive $30 million for technical and material electoral infrastructure support.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Former BI governor to be prosecuted
Former BI governor to be prosecuted JAKARTA: A former governor of the central bank will be prosecuted soon in connection with the alleged misuse of Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) funds from 1997 through 1999, an official said. Attorney General's Office spokesman Antasari Azhar announced on Friday that the office had completed the case files of J. Soedradjad Djiwandono and would hand over them to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office sometime next month.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to face China, Japan to see Thailand
RI to face China, Japan to see Thailand Agence France-Presse, Tokyo Angelique "Angie" Widjaja and Wynne Adiati Prakusya avenged their loss in the singles to win a doubles against Thailand and give Indonesia top place in Pool B at the Fed Cup tennis Asia-Oceania zone Group One on Friday. Angie and Wynne, who lost to Tamarine Tanasugarn and Suchanan Viratprasert Wednesday, defeated Napaporn Tongsalee and Prariyawan Ratanakrong 6-2, 7-5 in the doubles, which was canceled on Wednesday due to rain.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt gets thumb-up over terrorist network bust
Govt gets thumb-up over terrorist network bust Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's crackdown against an alleged terrorist network operating in the country has won praise from analysts and the United States.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM is untrustworthy
GAM is untrustworthy From Koran Tempo The Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government, inked in Geneva, Switzerland, some time ago, has allowed free rein to GAM's activities. Since the signing of the agreement GAM has openly committed some 300 acts of violence in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD). Why have we let it happen? Four months have elapsed and nothing of significance has been achieved.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, GAM asked to save peace
RI, GAM asked to save peace Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's international aid donors are putting pressure on Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to continue with their plan to hold a Joint Council meeting to salvage the fragile peace in Aceh. The United States, Japan and the World Bank said a successful Joint Council meeting would be necessary to save the Dec.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Be firm with separatism
Be firm with separatism From Koran Tempo The signing of the Treaty on the Cessation of Hostilities on Dec. 9, 2002, in Geneva by the Republic of Indonesia and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) led to the hope that the conflict in Aceh, which has been going on for 26 year, would end and peace would prevail. Unfortunately, despite the signing of this peace pact, violence has continued, including raids, assaults, extortion, kidnappings, and shootings.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, with its abundant natural and human resources, once
Indonesia, with its abundant natural and human resources, once ranked as an exotic choice for investment, but the unrelenting bureaucratic, social, economic and political problems of the last five years have pretty much put paid to that designation. It's an uphill struggle for the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) in trying to bring some sunshine to the investment climate, especially as it lacks the political clout to take effective measures.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Russian fighters promise RI air superiority and massive bill
Russian fighters promise RI air superiority and massive bill Berni K. Moestafa and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six years after the original purchase was aborted, advanced Russian Sukhoi 27 and Sukhoi 30 jet fighters will soon enter service with the Indonesian Air Force. With another economic crisis unlikely to stop the Air Force from getting its latest toys, the next question is: just how good are the Sukhois?
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
INKINDO to assist Papua consultancies
INKINDO to assist Papua consultancies JAYAPURA, Papua: Some 3,000 consulting firms might flood the resource-rich provinces in Papua to capitalize on their economic potential, said the Association of Indonesian Consultants (INKINDO) on Friday. "Papua will become an easy target in view of the province's underdeveloped business, and given its huge potential," said the chairman of INKINDO, Fredy Harman.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Boediono expects recovery in investment in 2004
Boediono expects recovery in investment in 2004 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Friday that investment activities in the country would improve significantly after the 2004 general election had been completed and a new administration is in place. He said that many investors had delayed their investment plans due to the uncertainty before the general election.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
By Todd Callahan
By Todd Callahan Congratulations to The Jakarta Post on twenty years of excellent reporting. It is an honor to contribute this commentary on developments in the Indonesian cement industry. In this special edition, I have been asked to comment on the considerable foreign investments that have been made in the sector since 1998 and how these investments will affect the future development of the industry.
Sat, 26 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 26, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 26, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Kid Action 3:30 Music 5:00 TV Drama 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show: Seputar Privatisasi BUMN 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Musik Tempo Doeloe TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antigovt rally staged in Yogyakarta
Antigovt rally staged in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Some 5,000 students and people of different organizations took to the streets here on Friday to demand President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz step down for failing to produce policies that best serve the public. Carrying banners and posters condemning Megawati and her government, they marched from two different points before meeting in front of the Gramedia bookstore on Jl. Jend. Sudirman.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gandhi acquisition plan rejected
Gandhi acquisition plan rejected JAKARTA: The city's elementary education office has turned down the request of Gandhi Memorial School in Ancol, North Jakarta, to acquire nearby plots where the SDN 01 and SDN 02 elementary schools currently stand. Iing A. Mukmin of the education office said that the request was rejected because there were many students studying at the two schools, and that their parents had strongly objected to relocating the schools.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
On social-cultural visa
On social-cultural visa The visa for a foreigner married to an Indonesian citizen is called Visa Kunjungan Sosial Budaya (visa for social and cultural visit). The procedure involved to obtain this visa is similar to that of a business or KITAS visa.