Archive: 9 April 2003
64 articles found
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corruption fighter dies at 55
Corruption fighter dies at 55 JAKARTA: The acting director of the anticorruption division at the city police headquarters, Sr. Comr. Muchrawi Effendi, 55, died on Tuesday at 3 a.m. at Graha Medika Hospital in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. "He had been sick for a long time," said National Police deputy spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis, who did not name Muchrawi's illness. Muchrawi had served as the director of the anticorruption division for nine months, replacing Brig. Gen.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Floods wash away nine houses in Riau
Floods wash away nine houses in Riau Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Recent flooding in the Riau regencies of Indragiri Hulu and Pelalawan, extended to several districts, washing away nine houses and inundating nearly 300 other buildings, including mosques and schools. More than 3,700 residents of the Pranap district in Indragiri Hulu regency were evacuated after their houses were inundated on Monday.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
About 3,000 PPD bus workers to go on strike
About 3,000 PPD bus workers to go on strike Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 3,000 bus drivers, conductors and staff of state-owned Jakarta Transportation company (PPD) planned to strike on Wednesday and attend a rally demanding President Megawati Soekarnoputri solve the company's internal problems.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Headings
Headings 1. Banjir: 10 x 4 line: Floods wash away nine houses in Riau 2. Bomb: 20 x 2 lines Makassar bombing suspects could stand trial soon 3. OPM: 30 x 1 line Stolen rifles recovered in military compound
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Official defends government's handling of SARS
Official defends government's handling of SARS Many people consider the measures taken by the government to prevent the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Indonesia to be inadequate. The government, however, has brushed aside these criticisms. The director general for environmental health and the eradication of communicable diseases, Umar Fahmi Achmadi, who has crafted the country's response to the SARS threat, spoke with The Jakarta Post's Moch. N.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Regional autonomy worsens investment climate'
'Regional autonomy worsens investment climate' A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The regional autonomy drive, launched more than two years ago, has failed to improve the investment climate in the country's provinces and regencies, according to a survey. In some cases, the autonomy policy had even worsened the investment climate, the survey said.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Airlines should give us vitamins'
'Airlines should give us vitamins' Some 100 people worldwide have been killed by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and nearly 2,800 more may have been infected. The outbreak of SARS, first detected in Guangdong, China, in November, has threatened many countries, including Indonesia. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents who have been alarmed by it. Buanawati, 31, is an airline stewardess who works on international flights.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Foreign press under U.S. fire in Baghdad count their dead --
* Foreign press under U.S. fire in Baghdad count their dead -- Page 3 * RI, Brunei want UN lead in postwar Iraq -- Page 3 * Waiting for American Leviathan in Baghdad -- Page 6 * The media: Another casualty of war -- Page 7 * Arabs shocked, defiant as U.S. fights in Baghdad -- Page 11 * British pick local leader to control chaotic Basra -- Page 11 * U.S.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS does not affect animals: Expert
SARS does not affect animals: Expert BOGOR: The corona virus that causes the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is responsible for killing over 100 people worldwide, is not harmful to animals, a virologist said on Tuesday. Dr. Marthen B.M. Malole from the School of Veterinary at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture, said that the corona virus could also be found in animals, such as chickens, pigs and cows.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
JAL plans to cut more flights
JAL plans to cut more flights Japan Airlines (JAL), Asia's top carrier, said Tuesday it plans to suspend flights to China, Hong Kong and Bali and slash others as the war in Iraq and a deadly pneumonia outbreak hurt demand. JAL said in Tokyo it had applied to the government to suspend five routes -- from Tokyo to Zurich, Osaka to Guangzhou, Osaka to Bali and Jakarta, Taipei to Hong Kong and Fukuoka to Hong Kong -- for two to six weeks starting in April and May.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Defense paper revives military's security role
Defense paper revives military's security role Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recently released white paper on Indonesia's defense points to "imminent domestic threats" as the country's biggest worry in the coming years, and suggests that the Indonesian Military (TNI) be handed back both security and defensive roles.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tycoon nabbed for illegal possession of chemicals
Tycoon nabbed for illegal possession of chemicals Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java West Java Police have detained a businessman, Yusuf Tjahyadi, for illegal possession of 40 tons of chemicals that can be used to make explosives, police said Tuesday. Adj. Comr. Zul Azmi, head of West Java Police investigation branch, said Jusuf, a resident of Jl. Semar, Bandung, was arrested last Thursday after complaints of a foul smell coming from his store on Jl. Holis in Bandung.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corruption fighter dies at 55
Corruption fighter dies at 55 JAKARTA: The acting director of the anticorruption division at the city police headquarters, Sr. Comr. Muchrawi Effendi, 55, died on Tuesday at 3 a.m. at Graha Medika Hospital in Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta. "He had been sick for a long time," said National Police deputy spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis, who did not name Muchrawi's illness. Muchrawi had served as the director of the anticorruption division for nine months, replacing Brig. Gen.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court to hear Akbar's case
Supreme Court to hear Akbar's case JAKARTA: The Supreme Court will hear the appeal of Akbar Tandjung, the speaker of the House of Representatives, who has been sentenced to three-years in jail for corruption. An official with the Supreme Court said on Tuesday that Akbar's lawyer had filed the appeal last month. The court has yet to form a panel of judges to try the case. The registration official said it usually took the Supreme Court one month to form a panel to hear appeals.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, Brunei want UN lead in postwar Iraq
Indonesia, Brunei want UN lead in postwar Iraq Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia wants the UN to take the lead in the establishment of a postwar government in Iraq and ensure the participation of the Iraqi people in the process. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday that the UN should not be marginalized after the war was over in Iraq.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest Padang deputy mayor
Police arrest Padang deputy mayor PADANG, West Sumatra: The police in Padang, West Sumatra, arrested Chairul Indra, who was recently elected Padang deputy mayor, for using a fake school certificate in contending the election. Chairul's lawyer, Yadi Utokai, conceded that his client had been in detention for several days, and that he had asked police to release Chairul because of the absence of strong proof that his client had used a falsified senior high school certificate.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Radisson Hotels in RI changes name
Radisson Hotels in RI changes name JAKARTA: Radisson Hotels and Resorts, which operates starred hotels in four cities across Indonesia, has changed its name to Prime Plaza Hotels and Resorts at the beginning of this month. By changing its name, the hotel operator is no longer affiliated to the U.S.-based Radisson Hotel chain.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
OPM establishes branch in Vanuatu
OPM establishes branch in Vanuatu JAKARTA: The Indonesian government is seeking clarification from the Vanuatu government regarding reports a branch of the Free Papuan Organization (OPM) separatist movement has opened in the Pacific country. Indonesian foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday that an official letter questioning the reports was sent by the Indonesian embassy in Canberra, but had not been responded to.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shopping Mall near Borobudur?
Shopping Mall near Borobudur? Having returned to Australia from a recent business trip to Indonesia which included an opportunity to once again savor the splendor and ambience of one of Asia's truly great religious and cultural monuments, the Buddhist stupa of Borobudur, I am writing to express my horror and dismay on learning during my visit to the temple that the governor of Central Java is seriously considering allowing a three story shopping mall to be built adjacent to this architectural...
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
58 firms undergo environmental audit
58 firms undergo environmental audit SEMARANG: The government is conducting an environmental audit on 58 companies and expects to publish the results early next month, State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said on Tuesday. Some aspects being assessed by the government team include waste management, air emissions and management of toxic waste.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Crisis in North Korea is an Asian affair: Hassan
Crisis in North Korea is an Asian affair: Hassan Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia continues to believe that the nuclear crisis in North Korea should be settled within the framework of an Asian forum, instead of involving the United Nations. Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum (ARF) was the place to seek a peaceful solution to the crisis.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt warns of increasing SARS cases
Govt warns of increasing SARS cases Moch. N. Kurniawan and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hospitals designated to treat suspected Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome cases have been told to prepare more isolation rooms as the number of suspected SARS cases rose to 16 on Tuesday, up from 12 on Monday. Meanwhile, the government sent five senior doctors to Singapore on Tuesday to study how the city-state handles SARS cases.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
12 killed in Philippine fire
12 killed in Philippine fire PHILIPPINES: Twelve people, including five children, were killed when a fire razed several houses in a southern Philippine city, police said on Tuesday. All the victims were living in a two-story house where the fire started on Monday in the village of Poblacion in Valencia City, Bukidnon province, 885 kilometers south of Manila. Police officer Virgilio Dumandan said initial investigation showed the fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to help RP probing deadly blast
RI to help RP probing deadly blast PHILIPPINES: Indonesia vowed full cooperation on Tuesday into a probe over reports that five Indonesians were allegedly behind last week's bombing of a wharf in the southern Philippines that left 16 people dead. "We are on the same side," said Johannes Manginsela, Indonesian vice-consul in Davao city, where the deadly blast occurred. "We will cooperate in the investigation," he added.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bolkiah to receive academic title
Bolkiah to receive academic title YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam is to receive on Wednesday an honorary doctorate in culture from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) during his visit to the sultanate city. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, UGM Rector Sofian Effendi said that the doctorate was being conferred to the sultan for his achievement in developing social welfare, education and infrastructure in his country.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS worse than a plane crash: Flight crew
SARS worse than a plane crash: Flight crew Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I do not believe in the medical check system at the airport. There might be someone with no symptoms at all who is actually carrying the SARS virus and might infect us on board," Annisa (not her real name) a flight attendant with Garuda Indonesia airlines told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday. Annisa was frightened of catching the flu-like disease while on duty.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reuters/Darren Whiteside
Reuters/Darren Whiteside ANTIVIRAL PROTECTION: Indonesian doctors watch passengers at Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta international airport. The Indonesian government has ordered tough precautionary steps against the deadly flu-like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to fund school renovation
Govt to fund school renovation JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education plans to disburse funds this year for the reconstruction in less developed regions of 2,167 school buildings that have been damaged by natural disasters. Indra Djati Sidi, director general for elementary and secondary education at the education ministry, said on Tuesday that the funds would be transferred directly to school committees.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stressed about birth certificate
Stressed about birth certificate From Kompas Whether or not a family name must be put on a birth certificate has become a confusing problem lately as there is no standard regulation about this matter. In some civil registry offices, this family name may be put down on a child's birth certificate, while in others it may not due to limited space on the form. Another argument is that the family name is an inherent part of a child's name so it needs to be mentioned on his/her birth certificate.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh and Papua
Aceh and Papua While acknowledging our deep affection for the Iraqi people, we have our own unresolved problems: Aceh and Papua. Recently, violence has been escalating in the two provinces. Members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) were reported to have broken into the Indonesian Military (TNI) arsenal to steal guns. The separatists took several guns after killing two TNI members.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest Padang deputy mayor
Police arrest Padang deputy mayor PADANG, West Sumatra: The police in Padang, West Sumatra, arrested Chairul Indra, who was recently elected Padang deputy mayor, for using a fake school certificate in contending the election. Chairul's lawyer, Yadi Utokai, conceded that his client had been in detention for several days, and that he had asked police to release Chairul because of the absence of strong proof that his client had used a falsified senior high school certificate.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budget books surplus of Rp 2.9t in Q1
Budget books surplus of Rp 2.9t in Q1 Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government during the first quarter booked a budget surplus of about Rp 2.9 trillion (US$326 million) instead of a Rp 7.6 trillion deficit as had been forecast in the budget. During the quarter, domestic revenue and grants contributed some Rp 69.2 trillion (94.3 percent of the target) while expenditure stood at Rp 66.2 trillion (81.9 percent), Ministry of Finance spokesman Maurin Sitorus said on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taman Safari plants 1,000 trees
Taman Safari plants 1,000 trees BOGOR : Taman Safari Indonesia in collaboration with the Indonesian Christian Church (GKI) has planted 1,000 trees on the slopes of Gede Pangrango mountain near Bogor, West Java. Taman Safari spokesman Yulius Suprihardo said that the regreening program was aimed at improving the environment in the area, which serves as an environmental buffer zone for Jakarta.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt revokes visa-free facility for 48 countries
Govt revokes visa-free facility for 48 countries Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has forged ahead with its plan to revoke the visa- free facility extended to nationals of 48 countries despite determined opposition from the country's tourism industry. It has also reduced the length of the visa-free stay from 60 days to 30 days, according to a presidential decree made public on Tuesday.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta urges masks for tourism-related employees
Jakarta urges masks for tourism-related employees Bambang Nurbianto and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta City Administration on Tuesday moved to curb the spread of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), by demanding those involved in the tourism industry wear masks while working.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dual approach against childhood obesity
Dual approach against childhood obesity Melissa Southern-Garcia, Dietitian, Jakarta, SouthernDietitian@yahoo.com Dear Melissa, I am very concerned with my son's excess weight. He is 6 years old and weighs 60 kilograms (132 pounds). I hope you can advise me on how to reduce his weight in a very gentle way. Thanks. --Rani Dear Rani, Your question addresses such an important topic that I would like to focus my entire article today on the subject.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;zph; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates April 8 JP/13/13Rupiah Rupiah Rates April 8 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,611.54 5,004.66 5,338.62 5,277.12 Brunei dollar 1 5,265.64 4,702.98 5,009.55 4,959.01 Canadian dollar 1 6,340.28 5,662.14 6,031.92 5,970.39 Swiss franc 1 6,725.97 6,006.45 6,398.85 6,333.45 Danish krone 1 1,346.29 1,201.84 1,280.82 1,267.27 Euro 1 9,997.63 8,928.82 9,511.40 9,414.91 Poundsterling 1...
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt bond issue receives strong market demand
Govt bond issue receives strong market demand Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's first bond issue this year, worth Rp 2.7 trillion (about US$295 million), was well received by the market, with the issue three times oversubscribed. Minister of Finance Boediono welcomed on Tuesday the market's positive reaction, saying that it should indicate stronger interest on the part of investors in the domestic bond market.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education system
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.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flying through the shadow of stiff rivalry
Flying through the shadow of stiff rivalry I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta With more domestic airlines in operation there has been a tightening of the competition among local carriers, most of which continue to focus on proven profitable routes. The tighter competition has unavoidably led to a price war, and in certain cases has also brought additional advantages for passengers.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Panin Bank plans to issue bonds
Panin Bank plans to issue bonds JAKARTA : PT Bank Pan Indonesia, or Panin Bank, is planning to issue around Rp 500 billion of bonds by June to diversify the maturity profile of the source of its funds, an official with the bank said on Tuesday. "We see the current falling interest rate as an opportunity to issue bonds," an official with the company, who spoke on condition of anonymity told Dow Jones Newswires.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bolkiah to receive academic title
Bolkiah to receive academic title YOGYAKARTA: Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam is to receive on Wednesday an honorary doctorate in culture from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) during his visit to the sultanate city. Speaking to journalists on Tuesday, UGM Rector Sofian Effendi said that the doctorate was being conferred to the sultan for his achievement in developing social welfare, education and infrastructure in his country.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to help RP probing deadly blast
RI to help RP probing deadly blast PHILIPPINES: Indonesia vowed full cooperation on Tuesday into a probe over reports that five Indonesians were allegedly behind last week's bombing of a wharf in the southern Philippines that left 16 people dead. "We are on the same side," said Johannes Manginsela, Indonesian vice-consul in Davao city, where the deadly blast occurred. "We will cooperate in the investigation," he added.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stolen rifles recovered in military compound
Stolen rifles recovered in military compound Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua After four days of an operation to recover 29 stolen rifles and the rebels who allegedly stole them, combat soldiers from the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) recovered nine of the rifles, six of which they located on the Wamena military district compound, the very place from where they went missing.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Embezzlement of refugee fund uncovered
Embezzlement of refugee fund uncovered KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Southeast Sulawesi provincial council has uncovered irregularities in the distribution of government funds for Ambonese, Poso and East Timorese refugees in Buton regency. Hasan Mbou, a member of the council, said on Tuesday that his team, who had found the irregularities, would ask the police to follow up on the findings.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU to disburse funds to regions next Tuesday
KPU to disburse funds to regions next Tuesday Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) promised on Tuesday to begin disbursing funds for the general election to all of the country's provinces, regencies and municipalities by next Monday. KPU secretary Safder Yusaac said on Tuesday that Rp 98.46 billion (US$11.06 million) had been channeled to the KPU from the state budget.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Panin Bank plans to issue bonds
Panin Bank plans to issue bonds JAKARTA : PT Bank Pan Indonesia, or Panin Bank, is planning to issue around Rp 500 billion of bonds by June to diversify the maturity profile of the source of its funds, an official with the bank said on Tuesday. "We see the current falling interest rate as an opportunity to issue bonds," an official with the company, who spoke on condition of anonymity told Dow Jones Newswires.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hindus pray at disputed temple
Hindus pray at disputed temple INDIA: Hindu devotees on Tuesday offered prayers at a disputed temple after a government body opened up the site following violent protests, an official said. The 1,000-year old Bhojshala structure in the Dhar district of central Madhya Pradesh state, which has a mosque inside a Hindu temple, has been open to Muslims for prayers every Friday.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian envoy says RI still a good place for investment
Australian envoy says RI still a good place for investment Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the various problems faced by Indonesia, businesses in Australia still consider the country to be a strong choice for business expansion, an envoy said.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bigger threats to growth
Bigger threats to growth Bank Indonesia's first quarterly report for this year confirmed what most private-sector analysts have predicted, but something the government refused to fully acknowledge at least in its pronouncements. The pace of economic growth, the report said, slackened to 3.2 percent from 3.8 percent in the same period last year due largely to a weakening consumer demand.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh and Papua
Aceh and Papua While acknowledging our deep affection for the Iraqi people, we have our own unresolved problems: Aceh and Papua. Recently, violence has been escalating in the two provinces. Members of the Free Papua Organization (OPM) were reported to have broken into the Indonesian Military (TNI) arsenal to steal guns. The separatists took several guns after killing two TNI members.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Care Forum unsure of its responsibilities
Care Forum unsure of its responsibilities M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It has been over a month since the city administration established the Jakarta Care Forum to help solve some of the city's problems, but its members admit that they have made no progress and are still unsure about what they are supposed to be doing.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Major airlines on full alert to cope with SARS virus
Major airlines on full alert to cope with SARS virus Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The world's major airlines have been on full alert following the outbreak of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) ailment, which has caused a worldwide travel scare. Qantas has, for example, been in a close contact with relevant health authorities to cope with the possible spread of the killer respiratory virus by travelers.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asia-Africa conference delayed
Asia-Africa conference delayed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and South Africa have agreed to delay the initial Asia Africa Subregional Organization Conference (AASROC) meeting in Bandung due to global political instability and the threat of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). In a statement sent to The Jakarta Post on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the conference would be delayed until August 2003.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI should attack separatists
TNI should attack separatists From Koran Tempo Recently, the Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono was angered by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for what he said were frequent violations of the Indonesia-GAM peace accord. Also, recently the Free Papua Organization attacked and robbed the arsenal of the Jayawijaya military district command post near Jayapura and got away with dozens of rifles and ammunition. Army Chief of Staff Gen.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antiwar rallies continue nationwide
Antiwar rallies continue nationwide The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the war in Iraq moving closer to its third week old, anti-American protesters in the country displayed no signs of fatigue as they continued to voice their demand for an end to the U.S.-led attack. In Jakarta, 10 Iraqi refugees staged a rally in front of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Representative Office on Jl. Kebon Sirih, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Makassar bomb suspects could stand trial soon
Makassar bomb suspects could stand trial soon Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The South Sulawesi Police transferred on Tuesday eight suspects in the Dec. 5, 2002 Makassar bomb blasts and handed over their dossiers to the state prosecutor's office in the city. The eight were identified as Muchtar Daeng Lau, Masnur, Usman, Anton, Kahar Mustafa, Abdul Hamid Rassaq, Imal Abdul Hamid and Lukman.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 9, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, April 9, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting, Imajinasi Tentang Perempuan (Fantasy on Women) by Agus Kucing, at Galeri Surabaya, Jl. Pemuda 15, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5454120), April 17 to April 23, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Film * Film, Tanguy, Directed by Etienne Chatillez, at CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10, Surabaya, (Tel. 031-5615246), April 11,14,18 & 21, at 6 p.m..
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Peranakan' cuisine, a marriage of two worlds
'Peranakan' cuisine, a marriage of two worlds The renowned Peranakan cuisine, a blend of Chinese and Malay culinary traditions, has been around for about four or five generations but never fails to delight modern palates. "It's a fusion food created a long time ago," said entrepreneur Nyonya (Mrs) Seah during an interview at one of the family-owned Baba Inn and Lounge peranakan restaurants.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
9 killed as Aceh peace monitors leave field offices
9 killed as Aceh peace monitors leave field offices Nani Farida and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Banda Aceh/Jakarta The four-month peace in Aceh appears to be nearing collapse, as the Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) facilitating the peace process pulled out all 100 international monitors from remote areas in the province following the killing yesterday of nine rebels in Aceh Pidie.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, April 9, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, April 9, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 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 Documentary 9:30 Cooking Program: Menu Sehat 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 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Comedy 4:00 Children's...
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese hope for peace deal to be upheld
Acehnese hope for peace deal to be upheld Nani Farida and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta People in Aceh are holding on to the hope that there will be a peaceful solution to the conflict in the province despite the fact that the Cessation of Hostilities agreement, signed in December last year, has come under serious threat.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police ban 'Tempo' lawyer from interrogation of experts
Police ban 'Tempo' lawyer from interrogation of experts Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police prevented on Tuesday a lawyer from accompanying four experts who were expected to speak on behalf of the weekly news magazine Tempo, whose chief editor Bambang Harymurti and reporter Ahmad Taufik are being sued for libel.
Wed, 09 Apr 2003, 00:00 WIB
Torrential rains destroys houses in C. Java
Torrential rains destroys houses in C. Java GROBOGAN, Central Java: Torrential rains that swept through Grobogan regency in Central Java over the weekend tore down 39 houses and damaged 660 others. Grobogan Regent Agus Supriyanto said on Tuesday that his administration would provide Rp 300,000 per family in humanitarian aid in all storm-stricken areas. The heavy rains that reached their peak on Sunday also injured several villagers when their houses collapsed.