Archive: 13 May 2003
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Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
S&P raises Indonesia's rating, boosts sentiment
S&P raises Indonesia's rating, boosts sentiment Tom Wright, Dow Jones, Jakarta Foreign investor sentiment toward Indonesia got a further boost Monday from a decision by Standard & Poor's to upgrade the country's credit rating by one notch.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
PM Mahathir invited to G-8 summit
PM Mahathir invited to G-8 summit Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said on late Sunday he will attend a Group of Eight (G-8) summit in France, representing the 116 countries of the Non-Aligned Movement. The gathering in Evian, France, on June 1-3 will include the leaders of the world's eight leading economies, as well as about two dozen Third World leaders.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
MUI's concern: Why only Inul?
MUI's concern: Why only Inul? From Koran Tempo Recently, the central board of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) stated that the gyrating movements of singer Inul were forbidden on a religious basis. In the council's opinion, Inul, known as the Queen of Gyrating Movement, gyrates her hips in a vulgar manner. As a result, Inul cannot perform in several areas.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Asam to begin laying off employees
Bukit Asam to begin laying off employees A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed coal mining company PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam Tbk will gradually lay off a total of 364 employees beginning later this year, as its Ombilin coal mine operation in West Sumatra would be shut down in 2005, a company top official said.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
We must exhaust all non-military efforts for Aceh
We must exhaust all non-military efforts for Aceh On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt. Gen. (ret) Suadi Marasabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M. Saad, sociologist Otto Syamsuddin Ishak -- the last two being Acehnese -- and analyst Kusnanto Anggoro.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
2 x 21
2 x 21 SP gets new management, ex-CEO vows to retain post 1 x 39 Germany's Schroeder woos Southeast Asia JP/2/FAMILY 1 x 30 Family resigned to fate of Amrozi JP/2/TRAGEDY 1 x 46 May riot victims yearn for justice after five years
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia versus GAM: A diplomatic puzzle
Indonesia versus GAM: A diplomatic puzzle Teuku Faizasyah, Ph.D. Candidate, Diplomatic History and Conflict Resolution, Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand The hardening position of the Indonesian government over the recalcitrant Free Aceh Movement (GAM) raises the question: Is a peaceful solution to the Aceh conflict still feasible? Undeniably, efforts to prepare the public for a military operation take place on a daily basis.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Woman quizzed for suspicious item
Woman quizzed for suspicious item JAKARTA: The city police is still questioning a 25-year-old woman who was arrested on Saturday night at the Jakarta police headquarters carrying material suspiciously resembling a pipe bomb. Eni, who was from Blora, Central Java, said that she was going to give the material to a police officer, reported city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo on Monday. However, it turned out that the officer in question had gone AWOL and subsequently dismissed.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Political parties and farmers' lot
Political parties and farmers' lot From Suara Karya Over 200 political parties are now getting ready to participate in the 2004 general election. They have begun mobilizing funds and followers, both openly or otherwise. One thing that these political parties must not forget is that they have to do something to improve the lot of farmers. For many years our farmers have been marginalized. It must be remembered that the peasantry makes up the majority of our people.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Burhanuddin selected as new BI governor
Burhanuddin selected as new BI governor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission IX on banking has selected Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new governor of Bank Indonesia to replace Sjahril Sabirin, following a "fit-and-proper test" of the three candidates that lasted until Monday midnight. Burhanuddin, former coordinating minister for the economy under president Abdurrahman Wahid, defeated strong candidate Miranda S.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/HASBA2
JP/3/HASBA2 We must exhaust all non-military efforts for Aceh Hasballah M. Sa'ad The integrity of the republic for many, with regard to the problem of Aceh is not an issue; it is that of how one maintains it. Some are for the shortcut way of a military approach while others refer to the experience of the 10-year military operation, during which the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) did not become significantly weaker.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh quiet on day of government deadline
Aceh quiet on day of government deadline Nani Farida and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Bowing to instructions from the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), most Acehnese went on strike a day before the government was expected to announce its intention to launch a military operation in Aceh.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH: 1 x 27
1. ACEH: 1 x 27 War looms large in Aceh 2. STRIKE: 1 x 40 Aceh quiet on day of government deadline 3. AMROZI: 1 x 45 'Smiling' Bali bomb suspect faces court OR 'Smiling bomber' finally gets day in court 4. SARS: 2 x 22 RI maids fired after contracting SARS in HK
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Sutiyoso - 4x12
1. Sutiyoso - 4x12 Bawasda says no corruption in population agency 2. Riots- 2x 25 Retailers still remember May tragedy five years later May tragedy still put retailers on alert 3. Candra - 1x 40 Sutiyoso advised to protect Candra Naya 4. Speak - 2x20 'I'm afraid my children in Aceh are dead'
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
War looms large in Aceh
War looms large in Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The likelihood of war is growing in Aceh as the deadline passed for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group to drop its demands for independence and disarm in order to save a fragile peace accord in the troubled province.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pests attack paddy in West Lombok
Pests attack paddy in West Lombok MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: At least 95 hectares of paddy fields are infested with pests in West Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara, causing harvest failure and depriving local farmers of an income. According to the regency's agricultural and food crops office, the grayak (a type of grub) started attacking the crops early May.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Turtle population in Sorong drops
Turtle population in Sorong drops JAYAPURA, Papua: The population of a rare turtle species in the Jamursba Medi coastal area in Sorong, Papua, has dropped to less than 500, a World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) finding has revealed. Creusa Hitipuew, a WWF researcher in Sahul district, Papua, said in Jayapura on Monday that the number of turtles laying eggs on Medi beach had dropped to a little over 430 in 2002 from 3,306 in 1984.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. Mega ( 2 x 24)
2. Mega ( 2 x 24) Mega tells candidates to work hard to win election 3. Sukhoi (1 x 40) House to summon Bulog chief over Sukhois
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
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The new world order in Iraq after the war Hilman Adil Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) Jakarta hilman_adil@hotmail.com 2. ALAZHAR -- Govt needs to make known criteria for passing exams 1 X 30 Tougher standards for new exams Syamsir Alam Center for International Education Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia Jakarta 3. ILO -- AIDS and business: The next Indonesian crisis? 1 X 30 AIDS, business: The next RI crisis Richard Howard Private Sector Programs Family Health International Jakarta
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati tells candidates to work hard to win election
Megawati tells candidates to work hard to win election Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri told members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) on Monday to work hard to win the 2004 elections. "We have to work hard to win the elections, without which it will be difficult for us to emerge as a people's party," Megawati said in front of thousands of party supporters in Kebumen regency, Central Java, Antara reported.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh-based companies go about business as usual
Aceh-based companies go about business as usual Fitri Wulandari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid heightened security ahead of a possible military operation in Aceh, key companies in the restive province said on Monday they were doing business as usual without increased security measures.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, Germany to sign loan deals
RI, Germany to sign loan deals JAKARTA: Three financing agreements will be signed by the German Development Bank (KfW group) with the Ministry of Finance on Wednesday during the visit of Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder here. Totaling euro 26 million (about US$30 million), the deals comprise euro 14.7 million of grants and a euro 11.3 million soft loan with an interest rate of 0.75 percent per annum and 40 years maturity, the German Embassy said in its release.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
`I'm afraid my children in Aceh are dead'
`I'm afraid my children in Aceh are dead' The war in Aceh seems unavoidable now after the government and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) failed to reach a peaceful agreement. An estimated 30,000 Indonesian troops have been deployed to fight about 5,300 separatists. An Acehnese living in Jakarta expressed concern to The Jakarta Post about the fate of his two children who are in Aceh, while others are worrying about the civilians who will suffer from the military operation.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
House set to announce new
House set to announce new Bank Indonesia governor Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post Jakarta The House of Representatives is scheduled to select the new governor of Bank Indonesia on Tuesday, following a "fit-and- proper test" of the three candidates that lasted until late on Monday. Max Muin, chairman of House Commission IX for financial affairs, which conducted the test, said the commission was committed to selecting the new governor before a planned plenary meeting of the House on Tuesday.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso advised to protect Candra Naya building
Sutiyoso advised to protect Candra Naya building Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city's Culture and Museum Agency has recommended that Governor Sutiyoso not issue a permit for the demolition of the Candra Naya building on Jl. Gajah Mada in West Jakarta, but the governor has said he is still undecided on the issue. Sutiyoso said on Monday he needed to consult with the Land Affairs Office (BPUT) before taking any decision on the building.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates MAy.12
Rupiah Rates MAy.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,817.60 5,165.41 5,520.72 5,462.05 Brunei dollar 1 5,180.08 4,601.58 4,915.73 4,865.85 Canadian dollar 1 6,477.34 5,751.48 6,146.80 6,081.78 Swiss franc 1 6,874.76 6,106.43 6,523.94 6,457.12 Danish krone 1 1,399.24 1,242.95 1,327.84 1,314.33 Euro 1 10,388.56 9,227.08 9,858.43 9,756.98 Poundsterling 1 14,432.70 12,820.61 13,696.19 13,556.89 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,150.79 1,022.45 1,092.06...
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Smiling bomber' finally gets day in court
`Smiling bomber' finally gets day in court Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The first trial of a Bali bombing suspect began on Monday under extremely tight security, with prosecutors charging Amrozi bin Nurhasyim, the so-called "smiling terrorist", with plotting the attack. State prosecutor Urip Tri Gunawan charged Amrozi with taking part in six meetings to plan the bombings, which killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Heavy rain causes flood on Jl. Subroto
Heavy rain causes flood on Jl. Subroto JAKARTA: Heavy rain in Jakarta on Monday afternoon caused flooding on Jl. Gatot Subroto from the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) building to the Ministry of Trade and Industry, where floodwater reached the top of car tires. Antara reported on Monday that the deepest flooding occurred around the Mampang overpass, which is still under construction. The flooding caused heavy congestion along the road, with some sedans and motorcycles breaking down.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices rally as OPEC expected to cut output
Oil prices rally as OPEC expected to cut output Sujata Rao, Reuters, London World oil prices rose to their highest levels in almost three weeks on Monday as expectation mounted that OPEC will agree to cut output when it meets in June. London benchmark Brent crude futures stood 43 cents higher by 1200 GMT to $25.53 a barrel, while U.S. light crude was 27 cents higher to $27.99 in electronic trade.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unlimited potential of telematics in cars
Unlimited potential of telematics in cars Mahendra Gautama, Contributor, Jakarta Incorporating new technology in mass-produced automobiles has always been a risky business, because it is prone to a number of unpredictable external developments, especially, an adverse consumer response. Toward the end of the 1970s, for example, some American car manufacturers decided to develop four-cylinder cars due to the skyrocketing price of oil.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Retailers still remember May tragedy five years later
Retailers still remember May tragedy five years later Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years ago, Ibu Linda and her four daughters did not leave their home throughout the horrifying incidents of the May riots that triggered the downfall of despot Soeharto, especially after she had heard that some Chinese women had been raped. "We stayed home for days and constantly watched television, praying that nothing horrible would ever happen to us," she said.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Seizing illegal pets an uphill challenge
Seizing illegal pets an uphill challenge Bambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta "I can't accept this. I'm really disappointed. This is not democratic at all. You are forcing your will on me," said Sutedjo when members of a joint team made up of Yogyakarta Natural Resources Conservation Center, Yogyakarta police and a number of environmental non-governmental organizations confiscated two protected cockatoos from him. There was a tense argument.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
AIDS, business: The next RI crisis
AIDS, business: The next RI crisis Richard Howard, Private Sector Programs, Family Health International, Jakarta Indonesian businesses will feel the impact of HIV/AIDS more than any other segment of society. Numerous Indonesian companies have already reported production breakdowns and conflicts because employees refused to work alongside HIV positive co-workers.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates MAy.12
Rupiah Rates MAy.12 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,817.60 5,165.41 5,520.72 5,462.05 Brunei dollar 1 5,180.08 4,601.58 4,915.73 4,865.85 Canadian dollar 1 6,477.34 5,751.48 6,146.80 6,081.78 Swiss franc 1 6,874.76 6,106.43 6,523.94 6,457.12 Danish krone 1 1,399.24 1,242.95 1,327.84 1,314.33 Euro 1 10,388.56 9,227.08 9,858.43 9,756.98 Poundsterling 1 14,432.70 12,820.61 13,696.19 13,556.89 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,150.79 1,022.45 1,092.06...
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
* We must exhaust all nonmilitary efforts in Aceh -- Page
* We must exhaust all nonmilitary efforts in Aceh -- Page * Generations of Acehnese born amid war -- Page 3 * Aceh peace deal remains in effect: HDC -- Page 3 * TNI asks for Rp 1.23t for Aceh -- Page 3 * Aceh-based companies go about business as usual -- Page 3 * Indonesia versus GAM: A diplomatic puzzle -- Page 6
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Palu: 10 x 4 lines
1. Palu: 10 x 4 lines Arrest of clergyman engineered: Witness 2. Mati: 22 x 2 lines Kenyan faces death sentence for possession of heroin 3. Pilgub: 24 x 2 lines West Java to go ahead with gubernatorial election
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 13, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 13, 2003 Exhibitions * Science Le riz qui nourrit le monde (Padi, pangan yang menghidupi dunia), CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), until May 16. * Painting Horison Terasing, by Deden Sambas, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space, Jl. Bukit Pakar Timur 100 (022-2507939), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 20. Performances * Speech Contest, Gedung Kesenian Rumentang Siang, Jl. Baranang Siang 1, Kosambi (Tel.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah opens center in Yogya
Muhammadiyah opens center in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: The country's second largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, opened a study center here on Monday to provide information on the organization and its role in the Muslim community. The inauguration of the study center located, on the campus of Muhammadiyah University, was marked with the signing by Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif of a photograph of the organization's founding father, Ahmad Dahlan. The photo will be displayed inside the center.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Welcome Herr Schroeder
Welcome Herr Schroeder German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder arrives in Indonesia tonight (Tuesday) as part of his four-nation tour of Southeast Asian countries to boost political and trade ties with the region. His visit to Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Vietnam, four of the 10 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), reinforces Germany's "Concept on Asia" policy which aims at forging closer ties in all spheres with Asia, particularly ASEAN.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu and Police sign MOU
Panwaslu and Police sign MOU JAKARTA: The General Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and National Police signed on Monday a Memorandum of Understanding over the establishment of district election supervisory bodies. Committee deputy chairman Saut Sirait said both parties had agreed to select local police officers as district supervisors. "We are running out of time as all general election supervisory committees across the country must be established before June 11," Saut told reporters.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to summon Bulog chief over Sukhois
House to summon Bulog chief over Sukhois Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives Commission I for defense and foreign affairs will summon Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi and State Logistics Agency (Bulog) chief Widjanarko Puspoyo to shed light on the countertrade deal for the Russian Sukhoi jet fighters.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java to go ahead with gubernatorial election
West Java to go ahead with gubernatorial election Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung West Java will go ahead with the gubernatorial election scheduled for May 10, although the central government has yet to approve the two gubernatorial candidates to contend the election, says a legislator.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
May riot victims yearn for justice after five years
May riot victims yearn for justice after five years Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years is not enough to heal the wounds of the victims of the May 13 and May 14 riots, which paralyzed the capital and other cities and took more than 1,200 lives across the country, as no one has been named a suspect nor has anyone been held responsible for the tragedy.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Banks still reluctant to boost loans, BI says
Banks still reluctant to boost loans, BI says Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia acknowledged on Monday that the country's banking sector had been slow in channeling new loans to the real sector despite a drop in the central bank benchmark interest rate. "There are at least three reasons why banks continue to be reluctant in providing loans," Bank Indonesia deputy governor Miranda Goeltom told reporters on the sidelines of a meeting with legislators.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Generations of Acehnese born amid war
Generations of Acehnese born amid war Let's review Aceh's past a bit. From 1942 to 1945, it was all war, first with the Japanese ... then from 1945 to 1947 it was a civil war, the Cumbok war, between the hulubalang and the ulema; in 1948, tens of thousands of young Acehnese men fought the Allies (during the Dutch aggression) again in Medan where between 2,000 and 3,000 were killed through to 1950.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian maids sacked after contracting SARS in Hong Kong
Indonesian maids sacked after contracting SARS in Hong Kong At least two Indonesian domestic helpers were fired by their employers in Hong Kong after they contracted Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), a migrant association said on Monday. Eni Lestari, head of the Association of Indonesian Migrant Workers in Hong Kong, said she is working with one of the two helpers to file for compensation. Lestari told AFP the helper was fired by her employer after she recovered from SARS.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tougher standards for new exams
Tougher standards for new exams Syamsir Alam, Center for International Education, Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia, Jakarta This year's school final exams may be a decisive moment for the Ministry of National Education in its efforts to improve education in the country. It is reported that the national final examination this month will impose a tougher standard for high schools (SMU), and the same policy will also affect junior high schools (SLTP).
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Veteran up for SEA Games selection
Veteran up for SEA Games selection Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite calls to inject new blood, the Indonesian Gymnastics Association (Persani) have backed 33-year-old Jonathan Sianturi for inclusion in the team for the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam. "Given his age, we are aware Jonathan won't be able to compete in Qatar (Asian Games 2006).
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh peace deal remains in effect: HDC
Aceh peace deal remains in effect: HDC Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even if the Indonesian government goes ahead with its planned military operation in Aceh, the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) signed last year between Jakarta and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) will remain effective, peace broker Henry Dunant Centre (HDC) says.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bawasda says no corruption in population agency
Bawasda says no corruption in population agency Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of the City Audit Agency (Bawasda) has said that his office did not find any indications of corruption in the Population and Civil Registration Agency, which was reported to be one of the agencies with irregularities causing losses of Rp 820 billion to the state.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judges allow private lawsuit
Judges allow private lawsuit JAKARTA: In a landmark decision the Central Jakarta District Court has allowed a private lawsuit to be heard in court. Monday's decision was taken by a panel of three judges led by Andi Samsan Nganro in response to a lawsuit filed by a group of plaintiffs, including women's rights activist Nursyahbani Katjasungkana and social worker Father Sandyawan, over the humanitarian tragedy in the East Kalimantan town of Nunukan last year.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yayak caught between two worlds
Yayak caught between two worlds Zora Rahman, Contributor, Cologne, Germany "Salam Merdeka" (greetings to freedom), Yayak Yatmaka will call out at every visitor climbing up the stairs to his apartment. His strong voice, sharp glare and long gray hair and beard emphasize the strong personality of the Javanese.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
New team set up to discuss controversial education bill
New team set up to discuss controversial education bill Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission VI for education accepted on Monday the education bill deliberated by a special House committee, paving the way for its endorsement next week. However, they have yet to resolve nine contentious points in the controversial bill, including Article 13 on religious lessons in schools.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
We must exhaust all nonmilitary efforts in Aceh
We must exhaust all nonmilitary efforts in Aceh On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt. Gen. (ret) Suadi Marasabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M. Saad, sociologist Otto Syamsuddin Ishak -- the last two being Acehnese -- and analyst Kusnanto Anggoro.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Germany's Schroeder woos Southeast Asia
Germany's Schroeder woos Southeast Asia German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder began Europe's courtship of Southeast Asia on Monday, meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad for talks aimed at building economic and political ties. Schroeder, who will visit three other countries in the region this week, is beating a path that French President Jacques Chirac and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to follow.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education bill
Education bill unrealistic From Kompas The national education bill has caused quite a stir in society, with the introduction of Article 13 paragraph (1)a requiring the teaching of different religious subjects. It means that Islam and Buddhism, for instance, are taught in Christian schools, while Catholicism and Hinduism are included in Islamic schools. So far, however, Islamic schools have hardly ever received non-Muslim students. The concern voiced by many should not be seen as prejudice.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lautan Luas to issue Rp 300b worth of bonds
Lautan Luas to issue Rp 300b worth of bonds Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Lautan Luas, a publicly listed chemical manufacturing and distribution company, will issue seven-year bonds worth Rp 300 billion (US$33 million) with fixed and floating interest rates.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
The new world order in Iraq after the war
The new world order in Iraq after the war Hilman Adil, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta, hilman_adil@hotmail.com One of the most notable features of international politics after Sept. 11 is how the United States has become both dominant and isolated. Following the tragedy there was massive spontaneous support for the U.S.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock quotations on JSX
Stock quotations on JSX Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 12, 2002: -------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 875 150 212,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 90 5 1,321,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 130 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 110 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 5,000 Alumindo Light 165 5 5,000...
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logger shot dead in Kerinci park
Illegal logger shot dead in Kerinci park JAMBI, Jambi: One man was shot dead in a scuffle between police and a group of illegal loggers in the Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) in Jambi, local police announced on Monday. Adj. Sr. Comr. Dwi Hartono, chief of the Kerinci Police, said on Monday that the police caught the group logging illegally in the border area between Kerinci regency and Pesisir Selatan regency in South Sumatra last weekend.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Death could await Kenyan in court on drug charges
Death could await Kenyan in court on drug charges The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Kenyan is facing the possibility of death row at the Medan District Court for reportedly attempting to smuggle 870 grams of heroin into the country from Malaysia last October. Prosecutor Mardiana Sianturi told the court that the defendant, who was identified only as JK, 32, violated Law No. 22/1997 on narcotics and should be given the death sentence.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Family resigned to fate of Amrozi
Family resigned to fate of Amrozi Residents in this small village of Tenggulun in Lamongan regency, East Java province, were glued to their TV sets on Monday as fellow villager Amrozi went on trial before the eyes of the world for the Bali bombings. Some circulated a petition appealing to the court on Bali island to spare Amrozi's life if he is found guilty. But relatives said he must face the consequences of his action. "The whole family are resigned. Amrozi must be responsible for his actions.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Arrest of clergyman engineered, witness says
Arrest of clergyman engineered, witness says Erick W., The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Prof. J. E. Sahetapy, an expert witness in the trial of minister Rinaldy Damanik, told the Palu District Court the police engineered the arrest of the defendant. "I was the first person to say that the police should be separated from the then Indonesian Armed Forces (ABRI) during former president Soeharto's tenure. I want the police to be professional, independent and no longer engineer cases.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Let the law do its work
Let the law do its work For many people, these are the trials of the century. And we should respect them, and treat them accordingly. The trial of Amrozi in Denpasar, which got underway on Monday, is the first of many that will be conducted in the Bali capital in the coming weeks in connection with the bomb attacks in October that killed 202 people, mostly foreigners. It is certainly not an ordinary trial. The magnitude of the killing itself makes this a very unusual case.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 We must exhaust all nonmilitary efforts in Aceh 2. SAAD: 1 x 40 Generations of Acehnese born amid war 3. COHA: 1 x 40 Aceh peace deal remains in effect: HDC 4. HOUSE: 1 x 30 TNI asks for Rp 1.23t for Aceh 5. EXXON: 1 x 47 Aceh-based companies go about business as usual
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra Agro to sell non-core businesses
Astra Agro to sell non-core businesses M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of publicly-listed crude palm oil producer PT Astra Agro Lestari decided on Monday to proceed with a plan of divesting the company's non-core businesses. Company vice president Benny Tjoeng told reporters after an ordinary shareholders meeting that the divestment process was undertaken for the good of the company. He said that Astra Agro would focus on the palm oil business.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Catering to more hedonistic customers
Catering to more hedonistic customers Roy Goni, Contributor, Jakarta For almost two decades, American car manufacturers have been struggling to narrow the quality gap with their competitors. A consumer report in Auto Survey 2001 revealed that the level of the defect ratio in the American automotive industry from 1980 to 2001 had reached an alarming figure of close to 80 percent.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
UI to open classes for nurses
UI to open classes for nurses JAKARTA: The School of Nursing at the University of Indonesia (UI) is offering nurses diploma or extension programs. The diploma program is offered to nursing graduates while those who already have diplomas can earn a degree by attending the extension program.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Finansa to launch $50m in distressed Asian assets fund
Finansa to launch $50m in distressed Asian assets fund Dow Jones Bangkok Thailand-based financial group Finansa PCL is planning to launch within two months a new fund that will invest in distressed assets throughout Asia, with an initial target size of US$50 million, Finansa Chairman Eugene Davis said on Monday.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artists make disability a state of mind
Artists make disability a state of mind Ingvild Solvang, Contributor, Jakarta Norwegian painter Ivar Jordre may be living proof that physical disability is a state of mind and a technological challenge rather than a physical problem. With the help of an electric wheel chair and good Indonesian friends, traveling from arctic Norway to tropical Indonesia has become an almost yearly event for him.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, May 13, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, May 13, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 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 5:00 Agribusiness 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Peringatan Maulid Nabi Muhammad (Live) 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Blues Night 11:00 Talk Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
SP gets new management, ex-CEO vows to retain post
SP gets new management, ex-CEO vows to retain post M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest cement producer, publicly listed PT Semen Gresik, decided on Monday to oust the rebellious top executives of its West Sumatra-based subsidiary PT Semen Padang, who have been fighting against the government's plan to sell its controlling stake in the parent company to Mexican cement giant Cemex.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents block Jl. Ciputat Raya
Residents block Jl. Ciputat Raya TANGERANG: Hundreds of Ciputat residents blocked off Jl. Ciputat Raya for almost three hours on Monday to protest the construction of a welcome gate by the Jakarta administration in the regency, about 200 meters from the border of Jakarta and Tangerang. The protesters, of the Association of Betawi Families in Ciputat and its surroundings, held the protest from 9 a.m. until noon, causing a massive traffic jam in the area.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ban on import
Ban on import of used clothes From Warta Kota The Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is currently sweeping some Asian countries.
Tue, 13 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI asks for Rp 1.23t for Aceh
TNI asks for Rp 1.23t for Aceh Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) has asked for Rp 1.23 trillion (US$143 million) to finance a six-month operation in Aceh. "It will be used to finance the needs of soldiers, maintenance of military equipment and other facilities," TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto told House of Representative's Commission I overseeing defense affairs on Monday.