Archive: 19 May 2003
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Mon, 19 May 2003
Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthen
Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthenM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Profit-taking is expected to dominate transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange this week as investors try to cash in on recent gains, an analyst has said.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh
Antiviolence activists speak for justice in AcehTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the high-scale military operation in Aceh looming, national campaigns against violence in the westernmost province have been few compared to the number of protests against the United States- led...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Talks by cellular phone
Talks by cellular phone Acehnese separatists prevented by Indonesian police from attending last-ditch peace talks in Tokyo joined the negotiations by telephone Sunday. In a stuffy hotel room where plates of chopped mango and bananas sat ready to fuel his efforts, Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba, the lead...
Mon, 19 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.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Flights on several routes fully booked
Flights on several routes fully bookedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flights to Jakarta from several parts of the country are fully booked until Monday noon as vacationers rush back to the capital city after spending a long weekend out of town.
Mon, 19 May 2003
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50'The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions' 2. AJI: 1 x 40Reporters urged to discard military uniforms 3. ANTIWAR: 1 x 45Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh4. NATURAL: 2 x 27Resource-rich Aceh suffers prolonged violence
Mon, 19 May 2003
On the brink of war?
On the brink of war? Ever since disruption of the operations of the Joint Security Council in the middle of last month, it has been obvious that President Megawati's government has lost its trust in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), only four months after the document was signed.
Mon, 19 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.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Ex-soldier linked to bank robbery
Ex-soldier linked to bank robbery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Police suspect a former member of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) played a role in a recent bank robbery that claimed three lives.Maj. M.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Rival Indonesian gangs clash in Malaysia, one person killed
Rival Indonesian gangs clash in Malaysia, one person killedAgencies, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian authorities detained 350 Indonesian immigrant workers armed with machetes after one man was fatally slashed in a clash between rival gangs, police said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Export tax plan for commodities not effective: Experts
Export tax plan for commodities not effective: ExpertsAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to impose export tax on certain commodities such as raw leather and cocoa products will not be effective in curbing the export of the commodities, industry associations said.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats
Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats AUSTRALIA: Nineteen Indonesian boats have been impounded in Australia's latest crackdown on foreign vessels that poach fish in its northern waters, officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
~Presidential Decree No. 28/2003
~Presidential Decree No. 28/2003 declaring a state of emergency and martial law for AcehPresident of the Republic of IndonesiaConsidering: a. A series of peace initiatives by the government, including the implementation of special autonomy law for Aceh, an integrated development approach as well as...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Sukarno or Soeharto
Sukarno or SoehartoFrom 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 integrity as not...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Indosat's new owner calls for fair play in telecommunications sector
Indosat's new owner calls for fair play in telecommunications sector After acquiring a 41.9 percent stake in the country's second largest telecommunication company PT Indosat from the government in December last year, Singapore Technologies Telemedia (STT) has a tough task ahead to boost the...
Mon, 19 May 2003
War returns to Aceh as peace talks fail
War returns to Aceh as peace talks failThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta War looks set to return to Aceh after two days of talks to save a peace pact between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels broke down, with the government responding through the imposition of martial law in the province.
Mon, 19 May 2003
1. BUS: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. BUS: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12Public campaign for busway needed2. HIV: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVs 3. UNIVERS: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20Extra costs incurred to secure university seats4.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Luring new customers and maintaining existing customers
Luring new customers and maintaining existing customersBurhanuddin Abe Contributor JakartaEven for purchases of basic daily needs like soap and toothpaste, Maya does not mind the longer distance to Matahari department store instead of a nearby mini market.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Thai fishermen invade RI waters
Thai fishermen invade RI waters CIREBON, West Java: Indonesia loses about US$4 billion a year to illegal fishing by Thais, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri says."Thai fishermen control nearly 80 percent of Indonesian waters using vessels that fly the Indonesian flag,"...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 19, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 19, 2003Exhibitions* Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl. Medan Merdeka Timur 14, Gambir, Central Jakarta (Tel. 34833954), 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., until May 29.
Mon, 19 May 2003
TNI operations the only solution
TNI 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.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Facing the religious dilemma in education
Facing the religious dilemma in educationSimon Marcus Gower Director Research and Development Harapan Bangsa School Banten, Tangerang Moral issues always have the potential to degenerate into a hazardous quagmire.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Jamsostek reports surge in profits
Jamsostek reports surge in profits JAKARTA: Indonesia's state insurance company, PT Jamsostek, recorded a profit of Rp 1.1 trillion (US$126 million) last year, a 242 percent jump over profits in 2001, news reports said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
'Inul' pencil in demand
'Inul' pencil in demand JAKARTA: Rubber pencils called "Inul" pencils, in reference to dangdut sensation Inul Daratista, are the hottest-selling item in the capital. "In one day, I can sell more than 50 pencils," Ujang, an "Inul" pencil vendor on the train connecting Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Jamsostek requires competent leaders to put a stop to theft
Jamsostek requires competent leaders to put a stop to theftRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Extremely hard hit by the drastic decrease in foreign investment as well as rampant corruption, the state-owned social security insurance company PT Jamsostek needs professional leaders to...
Mon, 19 May 2003
House set to select new central bank deputy chief
House set to select new central bank deputy chiefDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One week after Burhanuddin Abdullah was elected as the new governor of Bank Indonesia (BI), the House of Representatives is set to select a new deputy governor to replace Miranda S.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmony
Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmonyBambang Bider, Contributor, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Unique handicrafts made by the Dayak tribe decorate the reception of a likewise unique credit union. Two glass paintings on either side of the entrance depict a dancing Dayak couple dressed in traditional...
Mon, 19 May 2003
'Govt has failed to serve public in transportation'
'Govt has failed to serve public in transportation' The government policy to shift national holidays this year is generally welcomed by holidaymakers. However, many also complain about the poor condition of the transportation systems.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Public campaign for busway needed
Public campaign for busway neededBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although busway systems have been developed successfully in many cities of the world, the city administration has been advised not to apply it without securing public support and making comprehensive preparations.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Blok M-Kota buses to be replaced
Blok M-Kota buses to be replaced JAKARTA: Buses currently plying the Blok M-Kota route will be replaced once the busway project begins in December 2003, as currently scheduled, a project leader said on Friday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
* The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions -- Page 3
* The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions -- Page 3 * Reporters urged to discard military uniforms -- Page 3 * Antiviolence activists speak for justice in Aceh -- Page 3 * Resource-rich Aceh suffers prolonged violence -- Page 3 * On the brink of war? -- Page 6 * Peace, a priority in Aceh...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso
Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso Governor Sutiyoso warned Jakartans to remain alert for possible revenge attacks from the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as the central government has planned a military operation against the rebel group."We will anticipate all possibilities.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Sutiyoso's request
Sutiyoso's requestFrom Bisnis Indonesia A Jakarta-based newspaper reported on March 16 and March 17, 2003, that director of traffic affairs of the National Police Headquarters Brig. Gen. Anang Budiardjo had said Jakarta governor Sutiyoso had asked that he be given the plate number B-I-DKI for is...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Gubernatorial election sees further delay
Gubernatorial election sees further delayApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The North Sumatra gubernatorial election rescheduled for May 26 will likely be delayed again, due to administrative and legal problems all the candidates are facing in their candidacy, says the chief...
Mon, 19 May 2003
KL to brief envoys on security
KL to brief envoys on security MALAYSIA: The government will hold a security briefing for all foreign ambassadors in Malaysia to assure them the country is safe after the United States renewed warnings about possible terror attacks in Southeast Asia, a senior official said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
New visa policy ill-timed
New visa policy ill-timedDewi Anggraeni, Journalist, Melbourne Indonesia is not the only country where state departments appear not to speak to one another. However this inter- departmental autism became acutely obvious when the government announced the presidential decree to revoke the 60-day,...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Extra costs incurred to secure university seats
Extra costs incurred to secure university seatsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Many high school students who have just completed their final examinations are worrying about whether they can get into a quality university due to the limited number of seats.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Resource-rich Aceh suffers from prolonged violence
Resource-rich Aceh suffers from prolonged violenceA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The war-torn province of Aceh is known for its rich natural resources, notably oil and gas, and yet its people are among the poorest in the country.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Millions to attend national exams
Millions to attend national exams JAKARTA: Around 4 million junior high school students nationwide begin national final examinations on Monday, a senior government official said.Indra Djati Sidi, the director general for elementary and high school education at the Ministry of National Education,...
Mon, 19 May 2003
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-documents-order Photo captionJP/Mulkan Salmona RECEIVING ORDERS: A DHL clerk in one of the company's branches in Jakarta receives an order from a client. Documents or packages are then sorted out according to type before being dispatched.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress
Indonesia hosts world forwarders' congress The Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA) will host the 41st annual congress of the International Federation of Freight Forwarders, which will be held in Nusa Dua, Bali, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3.
Mon, 19 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...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Protesters march on to Jakarta
Protesters march on to Jakarta BANDUNG: At least 300 people, mostly students, workers, farmers and fishermen from Bandung, West Java, continued on Saturday their long march to Jakarta, where they intend to stage a rally.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Interfaith figures call for review of education bill
Interfaith figures call for review of education billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of various religions on Sunday jointly urged the House of Representatives (DPR) to delay endorsing the much-debated national education system bill and suggested that more discussions be held to...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats
Australia nabs 19 RI fishing boats AUSTRALIA: Nineteen Indonesian boats have been impounded in Australia's latest crackdown on foreign vessels that poach fish in its northern waters, officials said on Sunday.
Mon, 19 May 2003
JP/8/holiday
JP/8/holiday2 x Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poorJP/13/Deputy2 x 22House set to select new central bank deputy chief JP/2/weekend1 x 27Flights on several routes fully booked JP/2/MALAYSIA2 x 26Rival Indonesian gangs clash in Malaysia, one person killed
Mon, 19 May 2003
Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVs
Hundreds of demonstrators demand subsidy for ARVsArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of people held a demonstration last Saturday, demanding the government disburse Rp 4.8 billion (US$539,325) as promised earlier, to help people with HIV/AIDS who need to buy antiretroviral (ARV) drugs.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Another marketing strategy to create buyer loyalty
Another marketing strategy to create buyer loyalty Syafruddin Chan Contributor JakartaWith competition in all kinds of businesses becoming tougher by the day, it is not surprising that marketers are racing to modify their marketing strategies.
Mon, 19 May 2003
'Workplace discrimination up in RI'
'Workplace discrimination up in RI'Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An increasing amount of workplace discrimination in Indonesia, with gender discrimination topping the list, has at least one international organization very concerned.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Students to hold public stage
Students to hold public stage BOGOR: Students from various universities in Bogor will hold a day-long public discussion, titled Panggung Rakyat (Public Stage), on Wednesday to reflect on the last five years of the reform movement students helped spark.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poor
Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans as preparations poorZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakartans appreciated last week's four consecutive days off but have questioned the government's preparations to make the most out of the long weekend in its efforts to boost domestic tourism.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Rights activists hail bill against domestic violence
Rights activists hail bill against domestic violenceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women's rights activists are hailing a decision from the House of Representatives to draft a bill against domestic violence, saying that the move was a welcome start to providing legal protection for...
Mon, 19 May 2003
SE Asian security at risk if insurgencies blow up
SE Asian security at risk if insurgencies blow upP. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Manila Separatist insurgences in the Philippines and Indonesia are threatening to flare up into full scale wars that could unhinge Southeast Asian security and hinder the region's battle against terrorism,...
Mon, 19 May 2003
'Export tax plan on commodities ineffective'
'Export tax plan on commodities ineffective'Adianto P. Simamora The Jakarta Post JakartaThe government's plan to impose export tax on certain commodities such as raw leather and cocoa products will not be effective in curbing the export of the commodities, industry associations said.
Mon, 19 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.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Reporters urged to discard military uniforms
Reporters urged to discard military uniformsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) has urged reporters embedded with the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Aceh to avoid wearing military uniforms, warning that the separatists may target the reporters in any gunfight.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Why we need changes in RI's visa policy
Why we need changes in RI's visa policyJunita Sitorus, Directorate General of Immigration, Jakarta, junita_st@yahoo.com A parade of reactions against the new visa policy released by the government on March 31 were recently published in The Jakarta Post and other media.
Mon, 19 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...
Mon, 19 May 2003
On the brink of war?
On the brink of war? Ever since disruption of the operations of the Joint Security Council in the middle of last month, it has been obvious that President Megawati's government has lost its trust in the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement (COHA), only four months after the document was signed.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Thai fishermen invade RI waters
Thai fishermen invade RI waters CIREBON, West Java: Indonesia loses about US$4 billion a year to illegal fishing by Thais, Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri says."Thai fishermen control nearly 80 percent of Indonesian waters using vessels that fly the Indonesian flag,"...
Mon, 19 May 2003
1. ACEH: 1 x 38
1. ACEH: 1 x 38Peace talks fail, war returns to Aceh 2. PHONE: 1 x 24Talks by cellular phone3. SUTIYOSO: 1 x 35Be vigilant for GAM attacks: Sutiyoso 4. SECURITY: 1 x 50SE Asian security at risk if insurgences blow up
Mon, 19 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.
Mon, 19 May 2003
* Headlines: Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans 2
* Headlines: Long vacation not all fun for Jakartans 2 * National: Interfaith figures call for review of education bill4 * City: Public campaign for busway needed5 * Opinion: New visa policy ill-timed 8 * Sports: Schumacher survives fire to claim Austrian win 10 * World: RP troops kill 50 rebels in...
Mon, 19 May 2003
1 PANCUR: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS
1 PANCUR: 1 LINE, 38 COUNTS Pancur Kasih promotes ethnic harmony 2. STILT: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS 'Venice of Hong Kong' may eventually fade
Mon, 19 May 2003
'Inul' pencil in demand
'Inul' pencil in demand JAKARTA: Rubber pencils called "Inul" pencils, in reference to dangdut sensation Inul Daratista, are the hottest-selling item in the capital."In one day, I can sell more than 50 pencils," Ujang, an "Inul" pencil vendor on the train connecting Tanah Abang in Central Jakarta...
Mon, 19 May 2003
The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions
The Acehnese people deserve much better conditions Before his return to Bangkok on Wednesday, Thai Maj. Gen. Tanongsuk Tuvinum talked to The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba about his five-month experience in Aceh as the head of the Joint Security Committee (JSC), and his view about the future of...
Mon, 19 May 2003
Investment rises despite low demand
Investment rises despite low demandSudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fall in overall business as a result of the downturn in the global economy has also affected courier and cargo businesses in Indonesia.
Mon, 19 May 2003
Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthen
Stock investors to cash in gains, rupiah to strengthenM. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post JakartaProfit-taking is expected to dominate transactions on the Jakarta Stock Exchange this week as investors try to cash in on recent gains, an analyst has said.
Mon, 19 May 2003
CNOOC to get stake in Aussie project
CNOOC to get stake in Aussie project PERTH: China's national offshore oil and gas company CNOOC will pay A$544 million (US$348 million) for a 5.3 percent stake in the massive North West Shelf (NWS) gas project off the Western Australian coast, it was announced here on Friday.CNOOC Ltd.