Archive: 26 April 2003
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Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
~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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Asian monies end down on N Korea talks failure, SARS
Asian monies end down on N Korea talks failure, SARSDow Jones JakartaConcerns 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
City administration will proceed with reclamation
City administration will proceed with reclamationBambang 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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
Holiday changes
Holiday changes will cause problemsFrom 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
* 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Sangiran: Preserving history and heritage
Sangiran: Preserving history and heritageFrangois 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
'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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Parties seek closed presidential race
Parties seek closed presidential raceKurniawan 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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
Megawati takes home pledges of arms ties
Megawati takes home pledges of arms tiesAgencies, 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Workers still marginalized
Workers still marginalizedRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post JakartaIn 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
Aussie investors still keen on RI: IABC
Aussie investors still keen on RI: IABCAdianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaAustralian 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Three more Medan suspects arrested
Three more Medan suspects arrestedApriadi 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Man gets two years for planting bomb
Man gets two years for planting bombMuninggar 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
By Todd Callahan
By Todd CallahanCongratulations 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Over 60 separatists arrested in Maluku
Over 60 separatists arrested in MalukuAzis 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
The `Post' celebrates 20th anniversary
The `Post' celebrates 20th anniversaryThe 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
Dialog remains possible on Aceh, say scholars
Dialog remains possible on Aceh, say scholarsFabiola 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at Ease
Concrete Steps to Put Investors at EaseBy Tom A. Clough, President Director, PT Semen CibinongMany 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
BP awards Tangguh construction to JGC
BP awards Tangguh construction to JGCAgencies, 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty
Retail keeps 'em coming despite uncertainty OR Uncertainty no stop to retail expansionRandy Witular Hendarsyah Tarmizi Jakarta Post JakartaWith 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
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Airlines earn their wings in crowded skies
Airlines earn their wings in crowded skiesAirlines 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
New policy on national exams for junior, senior high schools
New policy on national exams for junior, senior high schoolsSari 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
POBSI looking to keep KL run at next SEAG
POBSI looking to keep KL run at next SEAGMusthofid, 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)...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations warm up
Indonesia-Russia bilateral relations warm upKurniawan 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Muslim and Arab aliens in a dilemma
Muslim and Arab aliens in a dilemmaUNITED 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Women and politics
Women and politicsFrom 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Jakarta Post Anniversary Article
Jakarta Post Anniversary ArticleIs 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Gus Dur and magnanimity
Gus Dur and magnanimityFrom KompasAs 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Bank Indonesia says stronger rupiah not a threat to export
Bank Indonesia says stronger rupiah not a threat to exportThe 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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 investmentRikza Abdullah ContributorIndonesia, with its abundant natural and human resources, once ranked as an exotic choice for investment, but the unrelenting bureaucratic, social, economic and political...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
United Nations team should visit Iraq before deciding on sanctions
United Nations team should visit Iraq before deciding on sanctionsFabiola 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
A slice of life with Johnny Andrean
A slice of life with Johnny AndreanBruce 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 28, 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 28, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Six local governments chosen as role models
Six local governments chosen as role modelsSri 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 26, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 26, 2003TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 11:00 News: Berita Daerah11:30 Music: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Indonesia moving in the right direction, at `glacial' speed
Indonesia moving in the right direction, at `glacial' speedManaging 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
By Todd Callahan
By Todd CallahanCongratulations 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Boediono expects recovery in investment in 2004
Boediono expects recovery in investment in 2004The 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Russian fighters promise RI air superiority and massive bill
Russian fighters promise RI air superiority and massive billBerni 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Be firm with separatism
Be firm with separatismFrom 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
RI, GAM asked to save peace
RI, GAM asked to save peaceTiarma 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
GAM is untrustworthy
GAM is untrustworthyFrom Koran TempoThe Cessation of Hostilities Agreement between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government, inked in Geneva, Switzerland, some time ago, has allowed free rein to GAM's activities.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Govt gets thumb-up over terrorist network bust
Govt gets thumb-up over terrorist network bustMoch. 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
RI to face China, Japan to see Thailand
RI to face China, Japan to see ThailandAgence 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
JP/6/ED28
JP/6/ED28April 28, 2003 Exiting IMF programThere 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
UNDP pledges to raise $30m for elections
UNDP pledges to raise $30m for electionsArya 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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Bapepam to continue Lippo probe
Bapepam to continue Lippo probeZakki 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
U.S. must be counterbalanced
U.S. must be counterbalancedFabiola 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
JP/6/DJATI1
JP/6/DJATI12004 ELECTION & THE REFORM PROCESS: In Search of a LeaderPart 1 of 2J. 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
`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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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).
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Anxiety clouds Aceh as peace talks canceled
Anxiety clouds Aceh as peace talks canceledNani 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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
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.
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
`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...
Sat, 26 Apr 2003
Expert calls for lawsuit over Lampung governor debacle
Expert calls for lawsuit over Lampung governor debacleBerni 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...