Archive: 5 April 2003
92 articles found
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/DARMI
JP/6/DARMI Aceh's peace deal stronger than RI law Afridal Darmi Head, Banda Aceh Legal Aid Institute (LBH Banda Aceh) Banda Aceh Police have arrested Muhammad Nazar and are now hunting down Kautsar. They have accused Nazar, chairman of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA) and Kautsar, a former chairman of the Acehnese Democratic Resistance Front (FPDRA) of spreading sedition against the government.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government moves to supply airports with surgical masks
Government moves to supply airports with surgical masks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has distributed nearly 2,000 special masks to 12 major airports and seaports across the country to help prevent officials from being infected with the deadly Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security boosted in Maluku, Papua
Security boosted in Maluku, Papua SORONG, Papua: The Navy plans to deploy dozens of warships to ensure security in Indonesian waters, especially off Maluku and Papua. Sorong Navy Base commander Maj. Kris Sri Hod told Antara on Friday that his organization was optimistic of being able to ensure security in the waters off Maluku and Papua, despite the small number of naval vessels assigned to cover such a huge area.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Choices of words reflect interests in Iraq war 2. LABOR: 2 x 33 Indonesia suspends labor exports to SARS-infected countries 3. MASKS: 2 x 30 Government moves to supply airports with surgical masks 4. SCHOOLS: 1 x 40 Int'l schools not affected by virus, except SIS 5. LAW: 1 x 50 'Epidemic laws must not violate human rights'
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
National education system
National education system From Suara Karya There is much debate taking place about the bill on national education, particularly regarding subarticle 1(a) of article 12 (in the version from the House of Representatives) and subarticle 1(a) of article 13 (in the government version), which are about the right of students to obtain religious instruction from a teacher of the same religion.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Guthrie confirms bond postponed
Guthrie confirms bond postponed KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian plantations group Kumpulan Guthrie Bhd. confirmed Friday its earlier plan to tap the global capital market via a US$245 million Islamic bond, or Sukuk, program has been postponed indefinitely, a company spokesperson said. The $245 million Sukuk, part of a $395 million program launched late-2001, was initially planned for mid-2003, the spokesperson told Dow Jones Newswires on condition of anonymity.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Surabaya council elects new chairman from PDI-P
Surabaya council elects new chairman from PDI-P Resi Fadjar Himawanti, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya city council on Friday elected a faction member from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) as their new chairman, filling the post left vacant when his predecessor from the same faction stepped down over a corruption case in March. Armuji won the election by securing nearly half of the votes from the 42 city council members representing four factions.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Padang takes up councillors' graft case
Padang takes up councillors' graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Prosecutors on Friday submitted the case files of three council chairpersons, accused of embezzling state funds, to the prosecutor's high office in Padang, setting the stage for a high-profile trial. Chairman of the West Sumatra legislature Arwan Kasri and his two deputies Titi Nazif Lubuk and Masfar Rasyid are allegedly involved in the irregularities found in last year's provincial budget.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI suspends labor exports to Asia-Pacific region
RI suspends labor exports to Asia-Pacific region Ridwan Max Sijabat and Fadli The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Batam The government has temporarily suspended the supply of Indonesian workers to the Asia Pacific in response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) crisis in the region.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri profit up 30.6%
Bank Mandiri profit up 30.6% Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's giant Bank Mandiri announced on Friday a 30.6 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 3.59 trillion (US$400.7 million) in 2002 from Rp 2.75 trillion in the previous year, thanks to among others a Rp 1.1 trillion loan write-back.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Victims of Flores floods lack potable water: Regent
Victims of Flores floods lack potable water: Regent Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Thousands of families in Flores and Belu, East Nusa Tenggara, are facing difficulties obtaining clean water and are threatened by numerous diseases since tap water networks and wells in the regencies have been damaged or contaminated by flooding resulting from torrential rain on Monday. The flooding has claimed at least 52 lives, according to the latest count.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo recapitalization contract questioned
Bank Lippo recapitalization contract questioned Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A May 2000 agreement that allows Bank Lippo's former owner to repurchase shares in the bank from the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has the potential to cause the state massive losses, a legal expert said. Law expert Sutan Remy Sjahdeini told The Jakarta Post on Thursday that all signatories to the deal could be charged for corruption according to the Anticorruption Law.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rice for the poor
Rice for the poor From Republika The government should take proper action to overcome problems arising from the distribution of cheap rice for the poor, given that the rice has been diverted to the wrong targets. This practice will benefit only certain people and the poor get hardly any. This should be openly discussed because the practice is comparable with corruption and must be eliminated.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah labels Bush 'king of terrorists'
Hamzah labels Bush 'king of terrorists' Agencies, Jakarta Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz lashed out Friday at the U.S.-led war against Iraq, calling President George W. Bush the "king of terrorists." "The U.S. has always boasted about upholding human rights and democracy... yet without UN approval and with objection by many countries, it invaded Iraq," Hamzah told the congregation at a mosque in South Jakarta.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 5, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, April 5, 2003 TVRI 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 DRTV Indonesia 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 10:00 TV Drama: Mujizat 10:30 Talk Show: Life Clip 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 3:00 Oto Screen 3:30 Variety Show:...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 4
Rupiah Rates April 4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,654.29 5,048.88 5,380.74 5,322.20 Brunei dollar 1 5,297.70 4,731.75 5,041.40 4,987.90 Canadian dollar 1 6,371.52 5,690.20 6,063.27 5,998.24 Swiss franc 1 6,813.24 6,086.61 6,483.63 6,416.11 Danish krone 1 1,361.13 1,215.53 1,295.28 1,281.33 Euro 1 10,109.43 9,032.01 9,620.36 9,520.96 Poundsterling 1 14,777.14 13,201.73 14,062.24 13,916.40 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,205.88 1,077.62 1,147.54...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy officer blamed for ship collision
Navy officer blamed for ship collision SINGAPORE: A naval officer was responsible for a collision three months ago between a Singapore patrol vessel and a container ship that left four servicewomen dead, an official investigator said on Friday. Lt. Ng Keng Yong made "errors of judgement" that led the anti- submarine patrol vessel RSS Courageous into the path of the Dutch-owned ANL Indonesia on Jan. 3, investigators from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 4
Rupiah Rates April 4 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,654.29 5,048.88 5,380.74 5,322.20 Brunei dollar 1 5,297.70 4,731.75 5,041.40 4,987.90 Canadian dollar 1 6,371.52 5,690.20 6,063.27 5,998.24 Swiss franc 1 6,813.24 6,086.61 6,483.63 6,416.11 Danish krone 1 1,361.13 1,215.53 1,295.28 1,281.33 Euro 1 10,109.43 9,032.01 9,620.36 9,520.96 Poundsterling 1 14,777.14 13,201.73 14,062.24 13,916.40 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,205.88 1,077.62 1,147.54...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
North Sumatra 'TVRI' station ceases broadcasting
North Sumatra 'TVRI' station ceases broadcasting Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra State-owned television station TVRI is no longer broadcasting in North Sumatra, marking another suspension of a TVRI station under a restructuring program to slash state funding for TVRI stations nationwide. "We have had to stop broadcasting entirely since April 2 as all of our operational funds have been exhausted," said Nazief, TVRI's director in the provincial capital Medan.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri profit up 30.6%
Bank Mandiri profit up 30.6% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's giant Bank Mandiri announced on Friday a 30.6 percent increase in its net profit to Rp 3.59 trillion (US$400.7 million) in 2002, up from Rp 2.75 trillion the previous year, thanks to, among other things, a Rp 1.1 trillion loan write-back.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Starbucks reports sales declines
Starbucks reports sales declines DES MOINES, United States: Starbucks Corp. said it is experiencing some sales declines in parts of Asia due to the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome, or SARS. The world's largest specialty coffee retailer has closed one outlet, located in a quarantined hospital in Singapore where SARS patients are being treated, company spokeswoman Katherine Cheng told Dow Jones Newswires on Thursday.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra TVRI ceases operation
N. Sumatra TVRI ceases operation Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North Sumatra State-owned television station TVRI is no longer broadcasting in North Sumatra, marking another suspension of a TVRI station under a restructuring program to slash state funding for TVRI stations nationwide. "We have had to stop broadcasting entirely since April 2 as all of our operational funds have been exhausted," said Nazief, TVRI's director in the provincial capital Medan.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Goro Nickel to postpone production
Goro Nickel to postpone production NOUMEA, Canada: New Caledonia's metallurgical company Goro Nickel will begin production by end 2005 rather than by late next year, due to a cost reappraisal, according to Scott Hand, chief executive of Canadian group Inco.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Int'l schools open as usual, except SIS
Int'l schools open as usual, except SIS Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Singapore International School (SIS) here has closed as a precaution against Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). But most international schools in Jakarta remain open as usual, and have not suspended any of their activities. The Singaporean school, located in Bona Vista, Lebak Bulus, South Jakarta, has closed following advice from the Singapore Board of Education.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM seeks election delay in Aceh
GAM seeks election delay in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has called for a delay in the general elections in Aceh until after the holding of an all- inclusive dialog (AID) as stipulated in the peace agreement signed last year. Under the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement signed on Dec.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties urged to join antiwar rallies
Parties urged to join antiwar rallies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two largest political parties came under fire from a small party on Friday for not joining the antiwar rallies against the United States-led strike on Iraq, which has now entered its 16th day.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Siti to give new frontiers a try
Siti to give new frontiers a try Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Artists, like singers or painters, are blessed with sensitive feelings regarding humanity and values of life. And the cute, lovely Malaysian singer Siti Nurhaliza is one of them. Following in the footsteps of many of the world's singers, who have released anti-war songs in their latest albums, Siti includes a peace-themed song in her latest album titled E.M.A.S., which means "gold" in both Malay as well as Indonesian.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'General elections are like the lottery'
'General elections are like the lottery' Next year's festival of democracy, the 2004 general election, has gotten off to a shaky start here in Jakarta, with many residents unaware that voter registration for the elections began this month. A number of Jakartans shared their views on next year's election and the state of democracy in Indonesia with The Jakarta Post. Gani, 36, is a vendor who lives in Warung Buncit, South Jakarta.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Angie brightens up awards presentation
Angie brightens up awards presentation Robert Soelistyo, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Teenage tennis player Angelique "Angie" Widjaja (at the podium) was the star of the 2002 Indonesian Best Athletes and Coach Awards presentation on Friday, securing two awards, one in the best female category and one in the favorite athlete category.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Designer conveys peace message through latest collection
Designer conveys peace message through latest collection The Jakarta Post Jakarta When words do not seem powerful enough to convey a message of peace, a fashion show may serve as a more apt medium and that is what renowned fashion designer Mardiana Ika has ventured to do. Under the title The Gladiator, the fashion show opened the Asia Global Sourcing 2003 in Bali on March 13 to convey peace.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
House told to delay education bill
House told to delay education bill JAKARTA: Indonesian Communion of Churches (PGI) chairman Nathan Setiabudi repeated his demand on Friday that lawmakers delay the endorsement of the controversial national education bill. During a discussion on the bill on Friday, Nathan urged religious leaders to sit down together and settle the problem. Article 13 (1) of the bill obliges schools, including private schools, to provide religious instruction according to the faith of each student.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Choices of words reflect interests in Iraq war2
* Headlines: Choices of words reflect interests in Iraq war2 * National:Sanitation in RI getting worse: UN4 * Archipelago:North Sumatra 'TVRI' ceases operation 5 * Opinion:IDM: The future for RI financial market 7 * City: Council blasts Sutiyoso over drop in investment8 * Sports:RI tied with S. Korea in Davis Cup play-off9 * World:RP bishops condemn bombing of Muslim mosques10 * Business:Govt to issue Rp 2.7t in bonds next week 13 * Features:Siti Nurhaliza to give new frontiers a try20
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IDM: The future for RI financial market
IDM: The future for RI financial market Kahlil Rowter Head of Research Mandiri Sekuritas 2. Noji -- Seeking perspective in the midst of a battle 1 X 30 Seeking objectivity in midst of war Tsuyoshi Nojima The Asahi Shimbun 3. Ria5 -- The Gross Mistake of the U.S. may become irreparable 2 X 21 Gross mistakes of U.S. may become irreparable Mikhail Gorbachev RIA Novosti Moscow
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/DISKUR4
JP/3/DISKUR4 'This war may set a precedent for unilateral invasion' JP/3/HAmZah Hamzah labels Bush king of terrorists JP/5/papua Army to 'enforce law' after Papua arms raid JP/3/ARABS Iraq war spawns new Arab nationalist mood, pride JP/3/RALLY Parties urged to join antiwar rallies
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Yeo Lay Hwee
Yeo Lay Hwee Senior Research Fellow Singapore Institute of International Affairs The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore The way that the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) has spread far and wide through travelers shows, on the one hand, how interconnected the world has become, and on the other, how international cooperation and consciousness are lacking in many areas.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Epidemic laws must not violate human rights'
'Epidemic laws must not violate human rights' Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An activist warned the government on Friday against abusing the rights of patients or suspected patients of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) following the enforcement of the epidemic law to contain the disease. The Law No. 4/1984 gives the government the authority to carry out necessary measures in the handling of SARS patients or suspected patients.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 7, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, April 7, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Milestones Of Modesty, by I Made Djirna, at Graha Paramita Building, Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok D 2 Kav. 8, Kuningan, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-5265161, Ext: 852), until April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Painting, Kaum Urbanit Cap Go Meh 2003, by Hardi, at Galeri Milenium, Kompleks Pertokoan D'Best (Diamond Plaza) Blok B23, Jl. RS Fatmawati 15, South Jakarta,(Tel. 021-7507828), until April 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m..
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah labels Bush 'king of terrorists'
Hamzah labels Bush 'king of terrorists' Agencies Jakarta Indonesian Vice President Hamzah Haz lashed out on Friday at the U.S.-led war against Iraq, calling President George W. Bush the "king of terrorists". "The U.S. has always boasted about upholding human rights and democracy... yet without UN approval and with objection by many countries, it invaded Iraq," Hamzah told the congregation at a mosque in South Jakarta.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
The virtual workplace, take it or leave it
The virtual workplace, take it or leave it Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.com We always hear the motto, "working smarter, not harder", yet it seems to be seldom performed. Many of us must attend numerous meetings, appointments and discussions to exchange ideas and information. The problem is, these usually short meetings are held across town.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Former star Abdul Kadir dies
Former star Abdul Kadir dies JAKARTA: Former Indonesian soccer star Abdul Kadir died after a running a high fever on Friday. He was 55 years old. Kadir, popularly known as Kancil (mouse deer) for his agile and skillful play, started his soccer career in his early teenage years at his birthplace in Denpasar, Bali.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI expects no changes in SBI rate in near future
BI expects no changes in SBI rate in near future The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia indicated on Friday it would keep its benchmark interest rate at its current level, at least in the short run, as it anticipates potential pressure on the rupiah. Central Bank Governor Sjahril Sabirin said this was the reason there had been no cuts in the interest rate on Bank Indonesia's one-month SBI promissory notes over the past two weeks. "For now, there will be no change in direction.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Monas not yet ready for deer
Monas not yet ready for deer JAKARTA: The 10 deer from Bogor Palace expected to be transferred to the city later this month will be placed in the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta, pending the completion of their new home in the National Monument (Monas) park. Maurits Napitupulu, head of the City Parks Agency, said only 80 percent of the 5.2 hectares being prepared for the deer had been completed, Antara reported.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'This war may set a precedent for unilateral invasion'
'This war may set a precedent for unilateral invasion' War disrupts daily activities, such as commerce, and a prolonged war in Iraq is feared to impact Indonesia strongly, while the country has yet to recover from its economic crisis. The Jakarta Post reporter Tiarma Siboro talked to Maj. Gen. Sudradjat, Director General of Defense at the Ministry of Defense.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU to screen supervisory members
KPU to screen supervisory members Ramlan Surbakti, the deputy chairman of the General Elections Commission (KPU), said on Friday that the commission would begin the screening process of supervisory committee candidates between April 12 and April 19. "We have submitted letters to the National Police and the Attorney General's Office, requesting them to nominate their personnel as supervisory committee candidates," he said.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Contractors to be required to use local products
Contractors to be required to use local products Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade will issue a decree requiring all contractors on government projects to use locally made products. The move is part of the effort to help the country's manufacturers, which have been hurt by a flood of cheaper imported products in the domestic market.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
C. Java seas may contain treasures
C. Java seas may contain treasures SEMARANG, Central Java: The waters of Central Java may contain treasures scattered in an estimated 74 locations from ships that have sunk centuries ago, a government official said Friday. Most of the treasures were likely ancient Chinese ceramic and gold barrels, said Hari Purnomo, the maritime office head at the Central Java branch of the maritime and fisheries ministry. He said 51 locations were identified off the Cilacap regency in the South Sea.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Only 50% of HIV/AIDS patients detected
Only 50% of HIV/AIDS patients detected JAKARTA: The Indonesian Humanitarian Committee (KKI) says only 50 percent of people with HIV/AIDS in the country have been detected. KKI foundation chairman Mar'ie Muhammad said on Friday that most people with HIV/AIDS were reluctant to come forward, making it the extent of the problem impossible for the government to gauge. "According to government data, the number of people with HIV/AIDS stands at between 80,000 and 120,000 people.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peaceful rallies preferable
Peaceful rallies preferable Iqbal Widastomo, Research Associate, London School of Economics, London In the past few years it has been rare that Indonesia has been portrayed on the likes of CNN or BBC in a positive light. More often than not the reports focus on the rampant violence and conflicts. Reports of recent demonstrations in the heart of Jakarta provoked thought among viewers.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Monas not yet ready for deer
Monas not yet ready for deer JAKARTA: The 10 deer from Bogor Palace expected to be transferred to the city later this month will be placed in the Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta, pending the completion of their new home in the National Monument (Monas) park. Maurits Napitupulu, head of the City Parks Agency, said only 80 percent of the 5.2 hectares being prepared for the deer had been completed, Antara reported.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Only half HIV/AIDS patients detected
Only half HIV/AIDS patients detected JAKARTA: The Indonesian Humanitarian Committee (KKI) says only 50 percent of people with HIV/AIDS in the country have been detected. KKI foundation chairman Mar'ie Muhammad said on Friday that most people with HIV/AIDS were reluctant to come forward, making it the extent of the problem impossible for the government to gauge. "According to government data, the number of people with HIV/AIDS stands at between 80,000 and 120,000 people.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Erotic singer Inul delights Sutiyoso and city officials
Erotic singer Inul delights Sutiyoso and city officials The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Popular singer and dancer Inul Daratista, who is famous for her erotic dancing, got a chance on Friday morning to perform with Governor Sutiyoso and a number of senior city officials. Sporting one of the city administration's yellow and blue training uniforms, Inul entertained the officials -- including city police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police offer help in royal dispute
Police offer help in royal dispute CIREBON, West Java: Police here offered their help to prove the validity of the late Cirebon sultan's will, which was at the center of a royal dispute that resulted in last month's double crowning of two heirs claiming the same crown. "If we were asked to verify the will of the Kanoman Palace, we would certainly honor the request," said Adj. Sr. Comr Siswandi on Friday. The eleventh sultan of the kingdom, Prince Haji Muhammad Djalaluddin, died last year.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP Catholic bishops condemn bombing of Muslim mosques
RP Catholic bishops condemn bombing of Muslim mosques Agence France-Presse, Davao, Philippines Influential Roman Catholic bishops on Friday condemned the bombings of three Muslim mosques in the southern Philippines, warning it could fan religious conflict in the strife-torn region. The mosque bombings were staged in Davao City on Thursday just after a terrorist bomb attack at a nearby wharf that left 16 dead and some 50 others injured.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Only half HIV/AIDS patients detected
Only half HIV/AIDS patients detected JAKARTA: The Indonesian Humanitarian Committee (KKI) says only 50 percent of people with HIV/AIDS in the country have been detected. KKI foundation chairman Mar'ie Muhammad said on Friday that most people with HIV/AIDS were reluctant to come forward, making it the extent of the problem impossible for the government to gauge. "According to government data, the number of people with HIV/AIDS stands at between 80,000 and 120,000 people.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Padang takes up councillors' graft case
Padang takes up councillors' graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Prosecutors on Friday submitted the case files of three council chairpersons, accused of embezzling state funds, to the prosecutor's high office in Padang, setting the stage for a high-profile trial. Chairman of the West Sumatra legislature Arwan Kasri and his two deputies Titi Nazif Lubuk and Masfar Rasyid are allegedly involved in the irregularities found in last year's provincial budget.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
500,000 fish to help Sumbawa income
500,000 fish to help Sumbawa income MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: President Megawati Soekarnoputri was scheduled to release 500,000 fry, or juvenile fishes, of different species at Batu Bulan Dam in Moyo Hulu, Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, on April 14, 2003. The head of marine resources and fishery office, Busrah Hasan, said the release of the fry was part of the Rp 100 billion dam installment. "Releasing the juvenile fishes is aimed at empowering local fishermen.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Padang takes up councillors' graft case
Padang takes up councillors' graft case PADANG, West Sumatra: Prosecutors on Friday submitted the case files of three council chairpersons, accused of embezzling state funds, to the prosecutor's high office in Padang, setting the stage for a high-profile trial. Chairman of the West Sumatra legislature Arwan Kasri and his two deputies Titi Nazif Lubuk and Masfar Rasyid are allegedly involved in the irregularities found in last year's provincial budget.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Road to peace in Aceh
Road to peace in Aceh President Megawati Soekarnoputri, when she was about to be elected to lead the country, promised that she would not let a single drop of blood fall on Acehnese soil, and that she would not repeat the mistakes of her predecessors -- probably including the faults of her own father, Indonesia's founding President Sukarno -- is scheduled to embark on her fourth visit to the conflict stricken province this week.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P scouts for election partner
PDI-P scouts for election partner Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the country's largest political party, plans to join forces with other parties to ensure it maintains control of the country's top post during next year's landmark direct presidential election.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Probing corruptors
Probing corruptors From Pos Kota Recently, the television media have showing raids on street prostitutes who are often chased, manhandled and dragged onto trucks to be taken to the rehabilitation office. To make matters worse, before they are turned in to the rehabilitation office, they are often sexually molested. It is regrettable that the media only show the raids on low-class prostitutes and not those against high-class prostitutes sleeping with corruptors in expensive hotels.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia tied with South Korea in Davis Cup play-off
Indonesia tied with South Korea in Davis Cup play-off Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java Indonesia and South Korea ended the opening day of their Davis Cup Asia-Oceania zone play-off at the Embong Sawo tennis stadium here on Friday all knotted up at 1-1. Indonesian number one Febi Widhiyanto put Indonesia in the lead with a 6-1, 6-3, 6-0 thumping of Kim Dung-hyun. South Korea leveled through Chung Hee-seok, who overcame Peter Handoyo in the second match.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Army to 'enforce law' after Papua arms raid
Army to 'enforce law' after Papua arms raid Nethy Dharma Somba and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Jayapura Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu ordered the military in Papua to quell the Free Papua Movement (OPM), which was blamed for a deadly burglary at the Jayawijaya military district arsenal early on Friday. He also instructed a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of the military district's personnel in the arms theft.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sanitation in RI getting worse: UN
Sanitation in RI getting worse: UN Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia suffers a whopping US$4.7 billion in economic losses per year or $12 per family per month due to its poor sewerage system, a United Nations task force says.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Inul - 4x10
1. Inul - 4x10 Erotic singer-dancer Inul bewitches Sutiyoso or Erotic singer Inul delights Sutiyoso and city officials (if possible use second option) 2. Invest - 2x 22 Council blasts Sutiyoso over drop in investment 3. Pension - 1x 28 Pension payday, joy for the elderly 4. River- 2x 20 Tangerang residents dream of traveling by riverboat 5. Speak - 2x 20 'General elections are like the lottery'
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
New bus fares
New bus fares The Jakarta City Council has finally agreed to increase bus fares by between 17 percent and 22 percent. The decision becomes effective this month. The political factions at the council said the increase in fares must coincide with an improvement in services to passengers. The council threatened to review its approval (on the new fares) if the precondition was violated.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pension payday, joy for the elderly
Pension payday, joy for the elderly Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sutardjo, 70, made a one-and-half-hour journey by foot on his bare feet on Friday from his home on Jl. Manggarai Selatan II, Central Jakarta, to the Jatinegara Post Office in East Jakarta. The fourth day of every month is a day that he greatly anticipates. Not only because he rarely goes out as he has to run all household chores and nurse his ailing wife, but mainly because it is pension day.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Keeping old city breathes amid modernization
Keeping old city breathes amid modernization Keeping the old cities Breathing: Malacca and Kali Besar Fransiska Prihadi Architect Jakarta How do we remember a city? Is it by the roads and buildings that we pass through? By the food we eat? By unfamiliar faces of people we meet on the street? We could find thousands more answers, but it would still come back to the sense of place in our mind.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to issue Rp2.7t in bonds next week
Government to issue Rp2.7t in bonds next week Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is set to go ahead with its plans to auction some Rp 2.7 trillion (about US$300 million) worth of bonds on April 8. The Ministry of Finance said in a press release on Friday that 42 banks, securities and brokerage firms had been selected to participate in the auction.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
IDM: The future for RI financial market
IDM: The future for RI financial market Kahlil Rowter, Head of Research, Mandiri Sekuritas Despite having been forced to issue domestic securities (IGS- Indonesian Government Securities) a few years back, recent government initiative have yielded well. Up and until the economic crisis in 1997 the government never had a plan to issue domestic debt. It mainly relied on foreign aid for most of its funding shortfall. But in 1998 the government had to issue two main types of IGS.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta water woes
Jakarta water woes The Jakarta City Council has finally agreed to a 40 percent increase in the city's tap water tariff, or 5 percent lower than the administration had initially proposed. The new tariff is effective as of this month. The increase, which is the third since city-owned tap water company PT PAM Jaya joined with PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) and PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) in 1998, is generally considered to be reasonable.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Celine draws inspirations from streets of Paris
Celine draws inspirations from streets of Paris The Jakarta Post Jakarta Streets in a city are what veins are for the heart. Like veins that carry blood to the heart, keeping the body alive, streets make a city throb with life. Famous fashion house Celine capitalized on this fact of life in its Spring and Summer 2003 collection.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Enjoy nature's charms along 'Sosebo' route
Enjoy nature's charms along 'Sosebo' route Bambang M. and Gigin W. Utomo, Contributors, Magelang, Central Java What could be more relaxing and beautiful than visiting rural areas in the mountains, and witnessing farmers working on green paddy fields, with a volcano in the background? If visiting rural areas is to your taste, than you can try the tourist route through the mountains all the way from Magelang to Boyolali, Central Java.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam to limit catfish exports
Vietnam to limit catfish exports HANOI: Vietnamese catfish producers, accused of dumping low-cost fish on the U.S. market, have offered unilaterally to limit volumes exported to the U.S. in a bid to resolve the ongoing dispute, they said on Friday. The Vietnam Association of Seafood Exporters and Producers (VASEP), facing heavy duties in the United States for several weeks, has proposed to limit 2003 catfish exports at 90 percent of 2002 volumes.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S., Pakistan to sign $1b debt waiver
U.S., Pakistan to sign $1b debt waiver ISLAMABAD: The United States is set to sign a long-promised one billion dollar debt writeoff for key ally Pakistan, officials said Friday. U.S. ambassador Nancy Powell and the head of Islamabad's Economic Affairs Division (EAD), Waqar Masood, are set to sign an agreement affirming the write-off on Saturday. "Tomorrow's signing is a writeoff of one billion dollars," a finance ministry official said. The write-off was offered by President George W.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Siamese twins born in Bogor
Siamese twins born in Bogor BOGOR: A pair of Siamese twins were born in the Atang Sandjaja Navy Hospital in Semplak, Bogor, on Friday morning, to the surprise of the doctor and the parents, none of whom had no inkling that the twins were attached to each other. Dr. Evans Tandireru, who handled the birth, said that the twin boys weighed 6 kilograms and were delivered at 9:20 a.m. through a cesarean section.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
C. Java seas may contain treasures
C. Java seas may contain treasures SEMARANG, Central Java: The waters of Central Java may contain treasures scattered in an estimated 74 locations from ships that have sunk centuries ago, a government official said Friday. Most of the treasures were likely ancient Chinese ceramic and gold barrels, said Hari Purnomo, the maritime office head at the Central Java branch of the maritime and fisheries ministry. He said 51 locations were identified off the Cilacap regency in the South Sea.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saddam tells Iraqi to resist the invaders, say minister
Saddam tells Iraqi to resist the invaders, say minister Agencies, Baghdad Saddam Hussein called on Baghdad residents Friday to "resist the invading forces" of the encroaching U.S.-British troops, Information Minister Mohammad Said al-Sahhaf said on state television on Friday. "When the capital resists, the invaders can no longer advance and have to retreat," Sahhaf quoted the president as saying in a speech which claimed God was on the side of the Iraqis.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank director arrested for graft
Bank director arrested for graft BOGOR: A bank director in Bogor regency was detained by the police for allegedly embezzling Rp 143 million. The suspect was identified as Benny Efendi, 33, the operational director of Artha Kurnia Bank. He is alleged to have carried out the crimes between September 2002 and January of this year, Cisarua Police chief Adj.Com. Ahmad Ridwan said on Friday. Benny told the police that he embezzled the money to pay off his debts.--JP
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia suspends labor exports to SARS-infected countries
Indonesia suspends labor exports to SARS-infected countries Ridwan Max Sijabat and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Batam The government has temporarily suspended the supply of Indonesian workers to the Asia Pacific in response to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) crisis in the region.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Traditional music 'kothekan lesung' awaits recognation
Traditional music 'kothekan lesung' awaits recognation Taufikur Rohman, Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Old women, armed with pestles in their hands, stand in front of a traditional wooden mortar. They are busy, as if pounding rice grains. They are not: They are playing music.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Third former BI director convicted
Third former BI director convicted Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A third former Bank Indonesia (BI) director was sentenced on Friday to two-and-a-half years in jail for abuse of power in the disbursement of Bank Indonesia liquidity support (BLBI) funds amounting to Rp 2.21 trillion in 1997 to five ineligible banks.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council blasts governor over drop in investment
Council blasts governor over drop in investment M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Councillors blasted the city administration for failing to boost revenues as revealed by recent data from the Central Statistics Agency showing that foreign direct investment in the city fell precipitously by a staggering 93 percent from Rp 5.48 trillion (US$609 million) in 2001 to Rp 386 billion ($42.92 million) in 2002.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 5, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, April 5, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Milestones Of Modesty, by I Made Djirna, at Graha Paramita Building, Jl. Denpasar Raya Blok D 2 Kav.8, Kuningan, South Jakarta,(Tel. 021-5265161, Ext: 852) until April 24, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. * Painting, Kaum Urbanit Cap Go Meh 2003 by Hardi, at Galeri Milenium, Kompleks Pertokoan D'Best (Diamond Plaza) Blok B23, Jl. RS Fatmawati 15, South Jakarta, (Tel. 021-7507828), April 2 to April 30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m..
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang dreams of traveling by riverboat
Tangerang dreams of traveling by riverboat Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten The Cisadane River, which winds through several districts in the regency and municipality of Tangerang, has a potential to be developed as a tourist attraction. With its traditional-style homes built along the sides of the river, it would appeal to tourists interested in learning about the city's history.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
New bus fares
New bus fares The Jakarta City Council has finally agreed to increase bus fares by between 17 percent and 22 percent. The decision becomes effective this month. The political factions at the council said the increase in fares must coincide with an improvement in services to passengers. The council threatened to review its approval (on the new fares) if the precondition was violated.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Political parties urged to hold anti-war rallies
Political parties urged to hold anti-war rallies The Jakarta Post Jakarta The two largest political parties came under fire from a small party on Friday for not joining the antiwar rallies against the United States-led strike on Iraq, which has now entered its 16th day.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
War in Iraq
War in Iraq * Hamzah labels Bush king of terrorists -- Page 3 * This war may set a precedent for unilateral invasion -- Page 3 * Iraq war spawns new Arab nationalist mood and pride -- Page 3 * Parties urged to join antiwar rallies -- Page 3 * Peaceful rallies preferable -- Page 6 * Nuremberg judgement in Baghdad -- Page 6 * Seeking objectivity in midst of war -- Page 7 * Gross mistakes of U.S.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV shows Saddam cheered on street: Iraqi television on Friday
TV shows Saddam cheered on street: Iraqi television on Friday showed President Saddam Hussein being cheered on a street, in the first footage of the Iraqi leader in public aired since the start of the war March 20. Saddam appeared in olive green military garb on the main square of the al-Mansour residential neighborhood of Baghdad, flanked by just a few bodyguards but packing a firearm in a holster. The footage, which showed a scene in daylight, was broadcast at about 9:20 pm (1730 GMT).
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, April 7, 2003
TV Program: Monday, April 7, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:03 a.m.Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 8:00 Talk Show: RT/RW 8:30 DRTV Indonesia 9:00 Entertainment 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: Kesehatan 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music: Grenek 5:00 Entertainment 6:00 News:...
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, April 5, 2003
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, April 5, 2003 Tour and Travel Services * Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr. Cipto 286-288 (Tel. 024- 8313382, 8445457). * Gema Mahardika Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi 53A (Tel. 7473245). * Giantra Wisata, Jl. Letjen M.T. Haryono517B (Tel. 024- 8443333, fax: 8447374).
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's stance on Iraq
Indonesia's stance on Iraq From Koran Tempo America and its allies have been invading Iraq for almost two weeks but there have been no signs that the war will soon end. It is undeniable that the Iraqi crisis will affect our domestic security and political atmosphere. At home some have been thinking of boycotting American products, questioning the Indonesia-America relationship and sweeping foreigners, particularly American, British and Australian citizens.
Sat, 05 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt deploys more doctors to big airports
Govt deploys more doctors to big airports The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has deployed more medical doctors at major airports across the country as the number of suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) cases rose to six on Friday.