Archive: 14 May 2003
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Wed, 14 May 2003
UNAIDS boss: Better act now
UNAIDS boss: Better act nowTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Peter Piot may have studied as a medical doctor at the University of Ghent (1974) and hold a PhD in microbiology from the University of Antwerp (1980), but his interest goes beyond the molecular structure of diseases.
Wed, 14 May 2003
ASEAN, India agree to cut tariffs sooner
ASEAN, India agree to cut tariffs soonerAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and India have agreed to speed up an import tariff reduction process for certain business sectors even before a planned free trade area (FTA) between the two is...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Oil rises on Saudi bombings, IEA signal subdues gains
Oil rises on Saudi bombings, IEA signal subdues gainsReuters, London Oil prices climbed on Tuesday after a series of suicide bombings ripped through residential compounds for Westerners in the Saudi capital Riyadh.U.S. light crude climbed by 25 cents to US$27.
Wed, 14 May 2003
`Education bill needs review'
`Education bill needs review'Sari P. Setiogi and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) urged on Tuesday the House of Representatives to review the education bill due to its failure to protect human rights.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Illegal miners working in Bogor
Illegal miners working in Bogor BOGOR: The illegal excavation of sand, rocks and soil is taking place in a number of areas in Bogor regency, but the authorities are finding it difficult to put a stop to these activities, an official said.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bimantara to divest firms
Bimantara to divest firmsM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During an extraordinary shareholders meeting, PT Bimantara Citra Tbk. agreed on Tuesday to sell all the company's shares in insurance company PT Citra International Underwriters (CIU) and financing company PT Citra International...
Wed, 14 May 2003
`I wonder why they're loyal to their leader'
`I wonder why they're loyal to their leader' As the deadline for the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to drop its demand for independence has passed, full-scale conflict between the military and the separatists will likely erupt.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Experts warn new BI chief of tough task ahead
Experts warn new BI chief of tough task aheadThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A chorus of support welcomed Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new governor for Bank Indonesia (BI), as the House of Representatives officially approved on Tuesday his election at a preliminary session.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1. MAY: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 32
1. MAY: 50 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 32 May riot rally blocked by police 2. BPK: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Parks official flatly denies BPK reports 3. TOLL: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 Public protest toll hike plan 4. TEMPO: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 'David's hand on Harymurti's head' 5.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Military operations
Military operations the only solution I'm referring to the article published in The Jakarta Post on May 9, titled Military operations never achieve results. I don't know for sure whether this is about military operations in Aceh or military operations in general in Indonesia.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Beware of foreign
Beware of foreign interventionFrom Media IndonesiaForeign intervention will perhaps become increasingly sophisticated and difficult to avoid as it is one of the main features of globalization, in which a national issue is also seen as a global problem.
Wed, 14 May 2003
`David's hand on Harymurti's head'
`David's hand on Harymurti's head'The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A police officer testified on Tuesday against David Tjioe, alias A. Miauw, who is on trial for assaulting Tempo journalists, that they saw the defendant put his hand on the head of the weekly's chief editor Bambang Harymurti.
Wed, 14 May 2003
No coercion in
No coercion in religious education From Kompas The polemics about the national education bill particularly centers on the draft from the House of Representatives and that from the Ministry of National Education.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Public protest toll hike plan
Public protest toll hike planZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The toll road operators' plan to increase tolls by about 25 percent at the end of the month has upset local motorists, especially as many have said the companies have not committed themselves to improving services.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Germany's Schroeder arrives for two-day state visit
Germany's Schroeder arrives for two-day state visitAgencies, Jakarta/Singapore German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder arrived here on Tuesday evening for a two-day state visit, the first by a German leader since the downfall of former dictator Soeharto in 1998.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Holiday impact on bank customers limited
Holiday impact on bank customers limitedDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The long holiday this weekend will affect the banking industry in providing services to its customers, but several anticipatory steps have been taken to minimize the impact, the country's two largest banks said on...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Rupiah Rates May.13
Rupiah Rates May.13 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 5,792.69 5,141.41 5,496.22 5,437.65Brunei dollar 1 5,160.90 4,581.56 4,896.77 4,845.53Canadian dollar 1 6,427.49 5,707.21 6,098.54 6,036.04Swiss franc 1 6,807.39 6,043.03 6,459.00 6,391.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1. OTTO: 1 x 50
1. OTTO: 1 x 50 Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence 2. ENDANG: 1 x 30 Aceh gets new military chief 3. MARKET: 1 x 55 Stock, currency markets unfazed by impending war in Aceh 4. AMRI: 1 x 42 Senior Aceh separatist leader surrenders
Wed, 14 May 2003
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
General skips another court hearing
General skips another court hearing JAKARTA: Citing state duties in Aceh, defendant Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri skipped his third straight hearing at the ad hoc human rights court on Tuesday.Adam's defense lawyers presented to the judges a letter signed by Indonesia Military Chief Gen.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Cost to be a teacher
Cost to be a teacherFrom KompasAs in the New Order period, graft practices continue to prevail in the recruitment of teachers, school principals and other civil servants throughout Indonesia. The selection of teachers as government employees in Cirebon and the surrounding regency during 2000/2001...
Wed, 14 May 2003
KL acts over illegal log accusations
KL acts over illegal log accusations Malaysia will ban imports of squared logs of more than 60 square inches from Indonesia from June 1 in response to criticism the country was a laundering center for illegal timber, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said Tuesday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
School graduate may fit presidency
School graduate may fit presidency JAKARTA: National Mandate Party (PAN) Chairman Amien Rais suggested here on Tuesday that politicians adopt a flexible stand on the minimum education requirement for presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Exhaust all non-military options
Exhaust all non-military options It is certainly with great relief that we welcome President Megawati Soekarnoputri's decision to postpone -- although probably only temporarily -- what many people fear will be the biggest military operation in Aceh since Indonesia proclaimed independence almost 58...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Muslim forum undecided on teachings of new sect
Muslim forum undecided on teachings of new sectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Muslim Ummat Forum (FUI) in West Kalimantan is still evaluating whether the teachings of a new Muslim sect which has raised confusion among locals, promotes heresy or not.
Wed, 14 May 2003
JP/7/IGNAS27
JP/7/IGNAS27Political survival or political change?Ignas Kleden Sociologist The Center for East Indonesian Affairs (CEIA) Jakarta"My loyalty to my country ends where my loyalty to my party begins." This paraphrase of an old political saying seems to hold true for us today.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Aceh gets new military chief
Aceh gets new military chiefThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Army chief of staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu installed Maj. Gen. Endang Surwarya as the new Iskandar Muda (Aceh) military commander during a ceremony here on Tuesday.Endang replaces Maj. Gen. M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Aceh administration
Aceh administration must be audited From Rakyat Merdeka The central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender...
Wed, 14 May 2003
SARS in Batam
SARS in Batam In Names of RI SARS victims released (The Jakarta Post, May 9), you reported that the latest patient, an 81-year old Indonesian man who had just returned from Singapore, classified as a SARS-observed case, has been detected in a hospital in Batam.
Wed, 14 May 2003
A more just fair trade is needed
A more just fair trade is neededH.A. Harry Hendrarto, Researcher, Justice & Peace Institute (Yayasan Samadi), Surakarta, Central Java, hendrarto@terranusa.org Today, May 17, we celebrate World Fair Trade day, with the theme "Quality that cares".
Wed, 14 May 2003
Aspac Texmaco champions in Medan
Aspac Texmaco champions in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: Jakarta's Aspac Texmaco won the A Mild Sister Cities Cup 2003 basketball tournament here, defeating Satria Muda Aritama 67-56 in the final on Sunday evening.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Indonesian migrant worker brutalized in Saudi Arabia
Indonesian migrant worker brutalized in Saudi ArabiaLuh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara A 15-year-old Indonesian domestic helper can be added to the growing list of migrant workers brutalized or murdered during employment overseas.
Wed, 14 May 2003
2. TAP (3 X 21)
2. TAP (3 X 21) Ad hoc Committee undecided over MPR decree status 3. Fuel (2x 24) Government to free Indonesia from leaded gasoline by 2005 4. Constitutional (1 x 40) Govt warned of Constitutional Court deadline
Wed, 14 May 2003
Govt to recruit contract teachers
Govt to recruit contract teachers JAKARTA: The Ministry of National Education will hire 190,174 teachers on a four-year basis by July 1 to fulfill the high demand for kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school and high school teachers across the country.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Stock, currency markets unfazed by impending war in Aceh
Stock, currency markets unfazed by impending war in AcehA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The looming war in Aceh has not affected Indonesia's stock and currency markets as players see the planned war as a local security problem that does not pose any national threat.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Stocks prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13
Stocks prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 13 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bali has mangrove information center
Bali has mangrove information center JAKARTA: Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa inaugurated the Mangrove Information Center on Tuesday in Denpasar, Bali, which was built by the government with assistance from the Japanese government.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Police across country on high alert for possible GAM attacks
Police across country on high alert for possible GAM attacksThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police forces across the country, especially in Sumatra and Java, have heightened security measures to safeguard their respective territories from possible attacks from the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1 x 50
1 x 50 'Indonesia should learn from its failure in E. Timor' JP/2/Bank1 x 35 Holiday impact on customers limited: Banks BI1 x 42 Experts warn new BI chief of tough task ahead JP/2/COHA1 x 35 RI prepares exit from Aceh peace pact JP/2/SCHROEDER1 x 48 Germany's Schroeder arrives for two-day state...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Education bill unrealistic
Education bill unrealisticFrom KompasThe 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.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Indonesia hosts Malaysia in U-23 soccer friendly
Indonesia hosts Malaysia in U-23 soccer friendlyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will meet Malaysia in an U-23 soccer friendly here on Wednesday, with the host team planning to observe a moment of silence before the match and to wear black armbands in tribute to Kardono, the former...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Megawati tells nation to respect differences
Megawati tells nation to respect differencesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri told the nation on Tuesday to consider it an obligation to acknowledge and respect differences."Obviously, all of it must be accepted and implemented with honesty and sincerity," she said in a...
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI retained on priority watch list
RI retained on priority watch list JAKARTA: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has maintained Indonesia on its Priority Watch List for intellectual property protection violations, a statement says.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI, Pakistan to boost trade
RI, Pakistan to boost trade JAKARTA :Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi and Pakistani Minister of Commerce Humuyun Akhtar Khan have agreed to boost trade between the two countries through countertrade, a senior official said.The agreement was reached in a meeting in Brussels last week.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bali hosts Asia science meeting
Bali hosts Asia science meeting DENPASAR, Bali: The Science Council of Asia kicked off on Wednesday its annual conference here, with biotechnology development, women and gender issues, science and technology policies among its topics of discussion.
Wed, 14 May 2003
We must crush
We must crush GAM for peace From Warta Kota Various efforts have been made to find an amicable settlement of the Aceh question: Humanitarian Pauses I and II and the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement, among others.
Wed, 14 May 2003
H.A. Harry Hendrarto
H.A. Harry Hendrarto Researcher Justice & Peace Institute (Yayasan Samadi) Surakarta, Central Java hendrarto@terranusa.org 2. Pro5 -- The false promise of stability 1 X 30 The deceptive promise of stability Joseph E. Stiglitz Professor of Economics and Finance Columbia University Project Syndicate3.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI chess team vies for three golds at SEAG
RI chess team vies for three golds at SEAGThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the number of members increasing from 12 to 20 athletes, the Indonesian chess team heading to the upcoming Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam is now aiming to win three gold medals.
Wed, 14 May 2003
1. Sesat: 12 x 4 lines
1. Sesat: 12 x 4 linesMuslim forum undecided on teachings of new sect2. TKI: 22 x 2 linesIndonesian migrant worker brutalized in Saudi Arabia
Wed, 14 May 2003
House warns govt of constitutional court deadline
House warns govt of constitutional court deadlineThe Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives called on the government on Tuesday to make the necessary preparations for the establishment of a constitutional court as mandated by the Constitution.
Wed, 14 May 2003
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: Chief security minister Bambang Yudhoyono
TOKEN OF APPRECIATION: Chief security minister Bambang Yudhoyono presents a token of appreciation to Maj. Gen. Tanongsuk Tuvinun (center), the senior envoy of the Joint Security Committee (JSC), which was set up to monitor the Aceh peace accord, as fellow JSC member Brig. Gen.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Government reminded of constitutional court deadline
Government reminded of constitutional court deadlineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives called on the government on Tuesday to make the necessary preparations for the establishment of a constitutional court as mandated by the Constitution.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RP gives Moro rebels deadline to end attacks
RP gives Moro rebels deadline to end attacksAgence France-Presse, Manila Philippines President Gloria Arroyo on Tuesday gave Moro separatists a June 1 ultimatum to end attacks on civilians and cut links with terror groups, or be treated as terrorists themselves.
Wed, 14 May 2003
checked by Rich
checked by Rich FOR ADVERTORIALThe Jakarta Post Advertorial May 18, 2003 UPS promotion 'Synchronizing World of Commerce' boost businessA new way of commerce United Parcel Service (UPS) now provides Indonesian businesses with a breakthrough in the field of supply chain solutions through its vision...
Wed, 14 May 2003
May riot rally blocked by police
May riot rally blocked by policeTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200 victims of the May 1998 riots were forced by police to change the route of their march on Tuesday to commemorate the fifth year of the tragedy.Officers from the Central Jakarta Police blocked off Jl.
Wed, 14 May 2003
* Headlines:Holiday to have little impact on bank customers 2
* Headlines:Holiday to have little impact on bank customers 2 * National:RI to be free from leaded gasoline by 20054 * Archipelago:Forum undecided on teachings of new sect5 * Opinion:A more just fair trade is needed 6 * City:May riot rally blocked by police 8 * Sports:RI hosts Malaysia in soccer...
Wed, 14 May 2003
UK, RI start youth exchange program
UK, RI start youth exchange program KEDIRI, East Java: Nine pairs of British and Indonesian youths have started a three-month volunteer service in Kediri, East Java, under the World Youth Millennium Award (WYMA).
Wed, 14 May 2003
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will ban imports of squared logs of more
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia will ban imports of squared logs of more than 60 square inches from Indonesia from June 1 in response to criticism the country was a laundering center for illegal timber, Primary Industries Minister Lim Keng Yaik said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Germany and Southeast Asia: The challenge of partnership
Germany and Southeast Asia: The challenge of partnershipBantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder is visiting the Southeast Asian region.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Bali's nature fading
Bali's nature fadingFrom Bali Post Often, I am nostalgic for the environment of Bali during my childhood in the seventies, when I could play after school was over. Nature offered so many things to play with, that dusk came too soon and it seemed I had too little time to enjoy everything.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Morris heads for Marshall Islands
Morris heads for Marshall Islands JAKARTA: Greta N. Morris, counselor for public affairs at the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, has been named by President George W. Bush as the new ambassador for the Marshall Islands.Morris made a strong impression locally, appearing on local TV stations to explain U.S.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Firm action
Firm action needed against GAM From Media IndonesiaThe greater part of the Aceh population supports the peace- making process in the region and the outcome of conflict settlement so far. But certain elements in society are attempting to spoil the process and ruin the chance of compromise.
Wed, 14 May 2003
President may impose martial law in Aceh
President may impose martial law in AcehFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Cabinet ministers have proposed the imposition of martial law in Aceh as a last resort to crush the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), though President Megawati Soekarnoputri insisted the matter would be decided after a...
Wed, 14 May 2003
No paper
No paper In observance of the national holidays to mark Prophet Muhammad's birthday and the Buddhist Day of Enlightenment, The Jakarta Post will not be published on Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16. Our website, however, will run as normal. The Post will resume publication on Saturday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Yogya sultan gains support for 2nd term
Yogya sultan gains support for 2nd term YOGYAKARTA: The Bantul regency branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has voiced its support for the reinstatement of Sultan Hamengkubuwono X as Yogyakarta governor for the next term.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Ad hoc committee undecided over MPR decree status
Ad hoc committee undecided over MPR decree statusKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A committee in the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is undecided on the status of 139 MPR decrees issued between 1960 and 2002, saying it needed more time for further discussion.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence
Democracy, not war, would limit GAM's influence On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
RI prepares exit from Aceh peace pact
RI prepares exit from Aceh peace pactFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government is preparing an exit strategy from the five-month-old Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA) it signed with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels, a move that...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Parks official flatly denies BPK reports
Parks official flatly denies BPK reportsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The head of the City Parks Agency, Mauritz Napitupulu, rejected on Tuesday a report by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) that it had found irregularities in the agency worth Rp 11.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Australia boosts aid budget to combat terrorism: Australia lifted
Australia boosts aid budget to combat terrorism: Australia lifted its overseas aid budget by A$79 million (US$51.4 million) on Tuesday, saying it wanted to help combat terrorism in the Asia- Pacific region.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Government to free Indonesia from leaded gasoline by 2005
Government to free Indonesia from leaded gasoline by 2005Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After successfully introducing unleaded gasoline in Jakarta and surrounding towns, the government is now eying a more ambitious goal -- freeing the whole country from lead by 2005.
Wed, 14 May 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 14, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 14, 2003.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Children's Show3:00 Music4:30 Intersport5:00 Game...
Wed, 14 May 2003
The new central bank chief
The new central bank chief The House of Representatives election of Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new governor of Bank Indonesia strongly proved that high morality and integrity were the most important factors assessed in the interview process of the three candidates that were submitted by President...
Wed, 14 May 2003
JP/3/INS
JP/3/INSIndonesia should learn from its failure in East Timor Former foreign minister Ali Alatas talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his views on Aceh. Now the advisor to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, he pointed out that Indonesia should not repeat the mistakes it made in East...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Water service warmly welcomed
Water service warmly welcomedArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nursamsiah, a kindergarten teacher, said on Tuesday she and her students were pleased with the newly installed tap water connection in their small mosque, making it easier for them to get clean water.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Anti-Inul protest held at TV stations
Anti-Inul protest held at TV stations JAKARTA: More than a thousand people staged a rally on Tuesday at television stations SCTV and Trans TV on Jl. Gatot Subroto in Central Jakarta to protest their continued airings of performances by controversial dangdut singer Inul Daratista.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Indonesian Muslim-Islam gap
Indonesian Muslim-Islam gapFrom Koran Tempo Rhoma Irama's warning to Inul Daratista has led to criticisms from many parties. Even former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid has come to the defense of Inul and has criticized Rhoma Irama.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Senior Aceh separatist leader surrenders
Senior Aceh separatist leader surrendersMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh A field commander with the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM)'s military wing appeared in Jakarta on Tuesday, declaring that he had given up the struggle for independence.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Labor rallies
Labor ralliesFrom Media IndonesiaOn May Day this year, many labor unions in Indonesia took to the streets to object to the recently ratified law on manpower.Signed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on April 25, 2003, this law is believed to be harmful to workers' interests, particularly in its...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Reader's Digest in Indonesian
Reader's Digest in Indonesian JAKARTA: Reader's Digest, dubbed the world's most widely read magazine, will launch its Indonesian version in June, bringing the magazine to 49 editions published in 20 languages.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Give us another
Give us another Sukarno or Soeharto From KompasI wish to question my fellow citizens across the country, particularly the political elite. Is there anybody out there who has the capacity of a Sukarno or a Suharto, who is respected both at home and overseas, and who considers Indonesia's territorial...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Kimia Farma seeks higher profit
Kimia Farma seeks higher profit JAKARTA: PT Kimia Farma, Indonesia's largest drugmaker, expects profit to almost triple to Rp 100 billion (US$11.8 million) this year on higher sales, the company said after a shareholders' meeting.Kimia Farma earned Rp 35.4 billion last year on Rp 1.
Wed, 14 May 2003
No talent scouting system in RI: Thumm
No talent scouting system in RI: ThummThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta With a population of about 220 million, Indonesia has the potential for international sporting success but lacks a system of identifying athletic talent, a German athletic expert said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 May 2003
JP/3/INTRO
JP/3/INTROOn May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Power crisis to hit N. Barito until July
Power crisis to hit N. Barito until July MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Almost 8,000 people in three districts in North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan, will have to go without electricity by turns until the end of July 2003 due to a power shortage.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Merck spends Rp 37b to boost capacity
Merck spends Rp 37b to boost capacityEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Merck Indonesia announced a plan to boost its production capacity by upgrading its machinery and renovating its plants, laboratories, office buildings and storehouses this year.
Wed, 14 May 2003
`Indonesia should learn from its failure in E. Timor'
`Indonesia should learn from its failure in E. Timor' Former foreign minister Ali Alatas talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his views on Aceh. Now the advisor to President Megawati Soekarnoputri, he pointed out that Indonesia should not repeat the mistakes it made in East Timor,...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Domestic violence bill receives nod
Domestic violence bill receives nod JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) officially accepted on Tuesday the deliberation of an initial bill on domestic violence during a plenary session presided over by deputy House speaker Soetardjo Soerjogoeritno.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Japan to continue support for RI
Japan to continue support for RIFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japanese government remains committed to provide financial support for Indonesia after the latter ends the existing International Monetary Fund program later this year, an envoy said.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Safety on flights
Safety on flights While flying to Denpasar from Dili on May 1 with Merpati, none of the crew announced, as they should, that mobile phones or other electronic devices cannot be used during the flight.While flying over Lombok, a mobile phone started ringing and a person seated a few rows in front of...
Wed, 14 May 2003
P&G leaving RI, experts lament govt inaction
P&G leaving RI, experts lament govt inactionRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble plans to close down in July its only remaining factory leaving hundreds unemployed as part of a restructuring program of the group's operation in Southeast Asia,...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Violence leads to reemergence of Aceh nationalism
Violence leads to reemergence of Aceh nationalismOtto Syamsuddin Ishak Sociologist Jakarta On May 9 The Jakarta Post held a panel discussion on Aceh with former Indonesian Military (TNI) general affairs chief Lt.Gen. (ret.) Suaidi Marassabessy, former state minister of human rights Hasballah M.
Wed, 14 May 2003
Australia heading toward a setback
Australia heading toward a setback The faith behind those who go cheerfully into war Prapti Widinugraheni Contributor The Jakarta Post Perth 2. Nation1 -- 1 X 30Legalizing Thailand's casino gambling Legalizing casino gambling Chang Noi The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Wed, 14 May 2003
Ban on import of used clothes
Ban on import of used clothesFrom Warta KotaThe 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...
Wed, 14 May 2003
Audit needed
Audit neededFrom Rakyat MerdekaThe central government has channeled trillions of rupiah to Aceh, but the province has hardly enjoyed the fruits of development. What is wrong with this situation?Apparently, it is common practice in Aceh for a company that has won a tender for a government project to...