Archive: 21 May 2003
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Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands join rally in reform protest
Thousands join rally in reform protest Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Close to 6,000 protesters took to the streets of Jakarta on Tuesday to mourn the failure of the reform movement to bring about change after its initial success in removing former authoritarian president Soeharto from power five years ago.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah woos young members of PPP
Hamzah woos young members of PPP Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Incumbent United Development Party (PPP) Hamzah Haz promised on Tuesday to give more positions to younger members in the party if he won his bid for reelection. Speaking in the opening of the party's congress here, Hamzah, who is the vice president, said young leaders were in demand to boost the party's competitiveness during the elections.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Semen Padang conflict drags on, despite new management
Semen Padang conflict drags on, despite new management M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than a week after the defiant executives from PT Semen Padang (SP) were ousted in an extraordinary shareholders meeting, the new management still was seen as having a long road ahead before they can run the company effectively.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hi-tech peeping Tom granted bail
Hi-tech peeping Tom granted bail MALAYSIA: A Malaysian court has freed on bail an Italian economist who allegedly peeped underneath the skirt of a student using a video camera, it was reported on Tuesday. Luca Dal Pozzo was detained earlier this month after a 30-year-old female student claimed she caught him recording her thighs and buttocks while she was going up a shopping mall escalator in the capital, Kuala Lumpur.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Winning the battle may cost Indonesia the Acehnese 2. MEGA: 1 x 40 Megawati calls for support for Aceh war 3. GAM: 1 x 40 GAM accuses TNI of attempting genocide 4. REAX: 2 x 30 Int'l community decries war in Aceh, calls for peace
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Winning the battle may cost Indonesia the Acehnese -- Page 3
* Winning the battle may cost Indonesia the Acehnese -- Page 3 * Megawati calls for support for Aceh war -- Page 3 * GAM accuses TNI of attempting genocide -- Page 3 * Int'l community decries war in Aceh, calls for peace -- Page 3 * Medan tightens security on fears of GAM terror strike -- Page 5 * Demanding Swedish action over GAM is a wasted effort -- Page 6 * Protecting reporters in war zone -- Page 7
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telkom boosts ownership in Metra
Telkom boosts ownership in Metra JAKARTA: State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom said on Tuesday it had become the full owner of cable TV operator PT Multimedia Nusantara (Metra) after acquiring a 69 percent stake from PT Indocitra Grahabawana. In its report to the Surabaya Stock Exchange, Telkom said the full acquisition of Metra was part of the company's move to help develop a multimedia business.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
BNI bond coupon at 12.75%-13.50%
BNI bond coupon at 12.75%-13.50% JAKARTA: PT Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) will set the coupon for its proposed Rp 1 trillion (US$117 million) eight-year bond between 12.75 percent and 13.50 percent, a banker with one of the bond underwriters said Tuesday. Akhabani, a director with PT Trimegah Securities, said BNI will set the coupon for its separate $50 million subordinated debt between 7.875 percent and 8.375 percent. The bond will have 10-year maturity, callable in five years.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Improve transportation to ease traffic jams'
'Improve transportation to ease traffic jams' The city administration announced last week a new license plate- based restriction could be imposed on all roads in the city, along with a new busway system later this year. Many motorists are opposed to this possibility. They told The Jakarta Post they would leave their cars at home only when public transportation was reliable, safe and comfortable. Virna, 24, is a marketing officer at a private company in Warung Buncit, South Jakarta.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Martial law in Aceh
Martial law in Aceh The meeting between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government in Tokyo had failed to reach any agreement. The meeting, as predicted earlier, had ended in failure. The Indonesian government was insisting on the words, "Unitary State of Indonesia", while the GAM was insisting on the word, "independence". The two words did not match. The government finally chose issuing a presidential decree to impose martial law across the province.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
AG told to probe into Priok case
AG told to probe into Priok case JAKARTA: The House of Representatives Commission II for law and human rights has urged Attorney General M.A. Rachman to bring the Tanjung Priok case to court. The 1984 incident took an estimated 400 casualties. The Attorney General's Office has named 14 suspects, including Indonesian Military (TNI) officers, in the case. Former vice president Gen.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, May 21, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, May 21, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Children's Show 3:00 Music 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Game Show: Yang Brilian 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Quiz: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 Talk Show: Bincang-Bincang Malam TPI 6:00 a.m.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI gets new name
PDI gets new name JAKARTA: One of the parties formed during the early years of the New Order, the Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI), has changed its name to the Upholder of Indonesian Democracy Party (PDI Party). Declaring the new name was former chairman Soerjadi during a ceremony here on Tuesday. The party changed its name in order to be allowed to contest the 2004 general elections.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thermal scanner placed at airports
Thermal scanner placed at airports JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health has installed a thermal scanner at the Terminal D international arrival hall of Soekarno- Hatta International Airport. The secretary to the Directorate General of Communicable Diseases and Environmental Health (P2M), Syafii Anwar, said on Tuesday the equipment would be fully operational sometime next week after several trials had been carried out.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 foreign vessels nabbed this year
Over 100 foreign vessels nabbed this year Muhammad Aziz Tunny The Jakarta Post Ambon, Maluku This year the Navy has caught more than 100 foreign vessels involved in poaching or transporting illegal logs in the waters of east Indonesia and Maluku, a senior Navy official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Asian currencies down late
Asian currencies down late on yen, rupiah bucks trend 2. IMF 1 X 38 IMF warns of growing deflation menace 3. Excel 4 X 10 Malaysian firm makes bid for Excelcomindo
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt revokes licenses of 13 HPH holders
Govt revokes licenses of 13 HPH holders Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has revoked the licenses of 13 natural forest concession holders (locally called HPH concessionaires) for failing to meet requirements for the sustainable operation of their forest estates. The 13 concessionaires control more than 1.5 million hectares of natural forest, which is currently in a critical condition because of overexploitation.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Democracy remains a fantasy for reform dreamers: Observers
Democracy remains a fantasy for reform dreamers: Observers A'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five years have passed since the reform movement put an end to three decades of authoritarian rule in 1998, but democracy, the ultimate goal of the movement, has not yet emerged in the country, political observers say.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 foreign vessels apprehended this year
Over 100 foreign vessels apprehended this year Muhammad Aziz Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku This year the Navy has caught more than 100 foreign vessels involved in poaching or transporting illegal logs in the waters of east Indonesia and Maluku, a senior Navy official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'GAM men could be laying in wait'
'GAM men could be laying in wait' JAKARTA: Police warned on Tuesday that members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) could be in Jakarta to launch attacks in retaliation for the military offensive in restive Aceh. "They might be in the city. We, however, don't know their numbers," said city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo. Similarly, city police chief Insp. Gen.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bogor to host basketball league second round
Bogor to host basketball league second round The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The eight teams involved in the Premier League of the national amateur basketball championship are set to resume their competition with the second of four 4-day series in Bogor, West Java, on Wednesday. Halim Kediri leads the standings after the first series in Surabaya early this month. Pacific Caesar Surabaya and Bogor Raya follow in second and third place respectively.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian company makes bid for Excelcomindo
Malaysian company makes bid for Excelcomindo Bloomberg, Kuala Lumpur Telekom Malaysia Bhd., Malaysia's biggest phone company, has submitted a non-binding bid for PT Excelcomindo Pratama, Indonesia's third-largest cellular phone operator. "If both parties are willing, there is a chance" the deal may proceed, Chief Executive Md Khir Abdul Rahman told reporters.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Int'l community decries war in Aceh and calls for peace
Int'l community decries war in Aceh and calls for peace Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan led the international community in asking the Indonesian government and the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) to return to the negotiating table to restore peace in Aceh. In a statement issued Monday, Annan said he was "deeply concerned" about reports of renewed fighting in Aceh with the imposition of martial law in the province.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Traffic - 1x 27
1. Traffic - 1x 27 Police move to ease congestion 2. Demo - 2x 17 Thousands join rally in reform protest or Thousands rally in commemoration of reform movement 3. KPUD - 2x 20 'Jakarta KPUD will be announced today' 4. Dengue - 2x 18 Jakarta on high alert for dengue fever 5. AIDS - 1x 26 AIDS Memorial Night observed 6. SPEAK: 2 x 20 'Improve transportation to ease traffic jams'
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protecting reporters in war zone
Protecting reporters in war zone Ignatius Haryanto, Vice Executive Director, Institute for Press and Development Studies (LSPP), Jakarta After the world saw three weeks of the U.S.-Iraq war in March to April this year, we now turn to Aceh. The Indonesian Military is setting up a media center in Aceh in case of war and dozens of journalists, who are undergoing basic training for self- protection, are to be "embedded". During the U.S.-Iraq war, at least 12 journalists were killed.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singapore badminton c'ships postponed over SARS scare
Singapore badminton c'ships postponed over SARS scare Agence France-Presse, Singapore This year's Singapore Open badminton tournament scheduled from June 16-22 has been postponed because of the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) health scare, organizers said on Tuesday. The announcement by the Singapore Badminton Association (SBA) could also lead to the postponement of the Indonesian and Malaysian legs of the grand prix series scheduled to take place after the Singapore event.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt budgets Rp 1.7 trillion for Aceh war
Govt budgets Rp 1.7 trillion for Aceh war Fitri Wulandari and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has prepared a total of Rp 1.7 trillion (about US$200 million) from the 2003 state budget to finance the military operation in the war-torn province of Aceh. Minister of Finance Boediono said on Tuesday that the money had been taken from the budget's reserve account for emergency financing. "The fund has been prepared. It will be drawn from the reserve account.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sumarecon to issue bonds
Sumarecon to issue bonds JAKARTA: Publicly listed property company PT Sumarecon Agung announced on Tuesday it would issue Rp 200 billion (US$23.5 million) worth of fixed-rate bonds with coupon yields of between 14.875 percent and 15.875 percent. The company said it would use 60 percent of the proceeds for investment in property and 40 percent for working capital.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration site fails
Transmigration site fails RANTAU, South Kalimantan: Hundreds of families in Tapin regency, South Kalimantan, have left the transmigration site they were allotted and headed back home after trying for years to cultivate the infertile land of Rawa Muning. Rawa Muning is a marshland in South Kalimantan that was turned into a transmigration site in 1994. Some 500 families from West and Central Java, West Nusa Tenggara and Bali moved to Rawa Muning under a government-backed transmigration program.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Jakarta KPUD will be announced today'
'Jakarta KPUD will be announced today' Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) failed on Tuesday to announce the names of the provincial General Elections Commission (KPUD) members as promised, and plans instead to reveal the 155 names of all 31 provincial KPUD members on Wednesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta State-owned tin mining company PT Timah said it would only be able to retrieve around one-fourth of its huge investment in PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia, a troubled state-owned investment company. Timah president Thobrani Alwi said that this would limit the company's ability to finance this year's exploration activities, which are expected to cost a total of US$20 million.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to spend $2.08b for 2004 operations next year
Pertamina to spend $2.08b for 2004 operations next year Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina plans to spend about US$2.08 billion for its operations in 2004, allocating $1.4 billion for upstream and $680 million for downstream activities.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
House seeks annulment of Sukhoi deal
House seeks annulment of Sukhoi deal Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) Commission I for defense and foreign affairs have demanded the annulment of a deal to purchase Russian-made Sukhoi jet fighters after the government failed to provide an adequate explanation for the transaction. Commission members claimed that the procurement was not transparent and could disrupt the administration and the budget. "This issue must be made public.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Demanding Swedish action over GAM is a wasted effort
Demanding Swedish action over GAM is a wasted effort Ridarson Galingging, Lecturer, International Law, Yarsi University, Jakarta The government is conducting a diplomatic campaign to ask the Swedish government to take legal actions against its citizens of Acehnese descent who are accused of involvement in the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
AIDS Memorial Night observed
AIDS Memorial Night observed Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More than 100 people attended AIDS Memorial Night on Tuesday, organized by the Care for AIDS Forum of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Greater Jakarta. The event, which was held in Bulungan Youth Sports Hall, Blok M, South Jakarta, was attended by city administration officials, AIDS activists, students, and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
IPB to develop 'taro' snacks
IPB to develop 'taro' snacks BOGOR: Fearing that the local traditional snack made of talas, or taro, may disappear, the Bogor administration is working in cooperation with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) to develop the production of the plant. An official in charge of industry and investment at the Bogor agency of industry, trade and cooperatives, Nazarudin, said that taro production should be developed. Otherwise, the snacks endemic to Bogor could become "extinct", he said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Martial law in Aceh
Martial law in Aceh The meeting between the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) and the Indonesian government in Tokyo had failed to reach any agreement. The meeting, as predicted earlier, had ended in failure. The Indonesian government was insisting on the words, "Unitary State of Indonesia", while the GAM was insisting on the word, "independence". The two words did not match. The government finally chose issuing a presidential decree to impose martial law across the province.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Betrayal and denial before presidents' falls
Betrayal and denial before presidents' falls Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com From up close, the last moments of the three former Indonesian presidents before their humiliating downfall, to a certain extent recalls to mind the scene of the Last Supper in the New Testament of the betrayal by Judas Iscariot and the denials of Peter, who told the Jews, "I don't even know that man!" In another scene, Pilate washed his hands in front of Jews who demanded...
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia kills off one species every day: Official
Indonesia kills off one species every day: Official Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, with the second-largest biodiversity in the world, has been losing one species a day, and up to 70 percent of species' original habitats in the last decade, a senior government official has said. Division head of biodiversity at the Office of the State Minister of the Environment B.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Winning the battle may cost Indonesia the Acehnese
Winning the battle may cost Indonesia the Acehnese Kusnanto Anggoro, Senior Researcher, Centre of Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta Martial law has taken effect in Aceh. Under Presidential Decree No. 28/2003, signed by the President on Sunday night, newly installed Iskandar Muda Military Commander Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya is named the military ruler -- assisted by the Aceh governor, provincial police chief and the chief of the provincial prosecutor's office.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students targeted in Aceh war
Students targeted in Aceh war The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As war intensifies between government troops and separatist rebels in Aceh, students have been targeted with the burning of an estimated 185 schools throughout the province. Both Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists and the Indonesian Military (TNI) have denied involvement. Fire destroyed the elementary school of 12-year-old Husaini in her village of Aleu Awe in Bireun regency.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Senoko to boost RI gas imports
Senoko to boost RI gas imports SINGAPORE: Senoko Power Ltd., the biggest power producer in Singapore, said it will boost its natural gas consumption more than half in August when it imports the fuel via pipeline from Indonesia to fire its power plants. The utility will import 85 million standard cubic feet of gas a day from Indonesia's Sumatra island, boosting its daily consumption by 57 percent from 150 million standard cubic feet.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Convicted House leaders must leave office
Convicted House leaders must leave office The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the House of Representatives (DPR) who are convicted of a crime have to leave their office immediately regardless of whether they appeal the ruling or not, home minister Hari Sabarno says.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Don't quit on `Reformasi'
Don't quit on `Reformasi' It was exactly five years ago today that then president Soeharto made a decision that would mark an important milestone in the history of modern Indonesia. His decision to quit the presidency, in the face of mounting public pressure, ushered in what the nation calls Reformasi, or the reform era.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
56 tried for misdemeanors
56 tried for misdemeanors TANGERANG: The Tangerang district court tried on Tuesday 56 people for committing misdemeanors and fined them between Rp 10,600 (US$1.25) and Rp 50,000 for violating Bylaw No. 10/2000 on public order. Judge Lucya Usmani said the 56 people, consisting of street musicians, street vendors, public minivan drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers and pak ogah (unofficial traffic wardens), were proved guilty of disturbing public order.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 21, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Surabaya Art Festival at Balai Pemuda Surabaya complex Jl. Gubernur Suryo no. 15 (Tel. 031-5450344 or 031-5040023). * Dances: Dancer Boi G. Shakti, May 27. Surabaya Choreographers, Dancer Heri Lentho and Elles Dance Company, May 27. Contemporary dances by Eko Pece, Winarto (from Malang) and Bima (from Tulungagung), May 24.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Full U.S. ally status timely for RP
Full U.S. ally status timely for RP Agencies, Manila President George W. Bush's decision giving full U.S. military ally status to the Philippines will boost the country's defense capabilities as it deals with increasing threats from terror and insurgent groups, analysts say. Bush promised after talks with President Gloria Arroyo at the White House on Monday to make the Philippines a non-NATO ally of the United States, clearing the way for increased U.S. military loans, cut-price U.S.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gabsi wants PABF to open up entry for world meet
Gabsi wants PABF to open up entry for world meet Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Asia-Pacific contract bridge governing body PABF may appoint three top teams from last year's PABF Championship in Bangkok as entrants for the revamped Junior World Bridge Championship in Paris this August, the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi) is proposing a tournament to decide the qualifiers for the event.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cost to be a teacher
Cost to be a teacher From Kompas As 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 is an example. The recruitment committee demanded between Rp 20 million and Rp 35 million, depending on the position, without issuing receipts.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Clashes between rival RI migrant gangs erupt for second time in
Clashes between rival RI migrant gangs erupt for second time in three days Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Thirteen Indonesians were arrested and several others injured when rival Indonesian immigrant gangs fought with long-bladed knives near Kuala Lumpur, news reports said on Tuesday. The clashes, which took place late on Monday night, were the second within three days among gangs in the Gombak district of Kuala Lumpur, where thousands of poor Indonesian immigrant construction workers live.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
It's all about corruption
It's all about corruption From Koran Tempo I would like to straighten out the terminology in Kurie Suditomo's article. In the first paragraph of his story in Koran Tempo, on May 9, "Halliburton mendulang dari poros setan" (Halliburton pans for gold from axis of evil), Kurie writes, "Such a superpower like the U.S. is not aware of the danger of cronyism, which, in Indonesia, is known as KKN." KKN stands for corruption, collusion and nepotism.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]* Headlines:BI governor aims for further rate cuts 2
b]* Headlines:BI governor aims for further rate cuts 2 * National:House seeks annulment of Sukhoi deal 4 * Archipelago:Over 100 foreign vessels apprehended 5 * Opinion: Betrayal and denial before presidents' fall6 * City:Police move to ease congestion 8 * Sports:Greene believes 100m record can be his again 9 * World:Full U.S. ally status timely for RP11 * Business:Semen Padang conflict drags on13 * Features:Tabrani, Riau's political maverick 20
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI governor aims for further rate cuts
BI governor aims for further rate cuts Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court swore in on Tuesday Burhanuddin Abdullah as the new central bank Governor, in a ceremony during which he further reiterated his pledge to maintain the current declining trend in Bank Indonesia's benchmark interest rate to help boost bank lending to the corporate sector.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Deer poaching plagues Sumbawa
Deer poaching plagues Sumbawa MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Illegal deer hunting on the West Nusa Tenggara island of Sumbawa has become worse, with venison now readily available at markets, said the provincial branch of the World Wide Fund (WWF). Nusa Tenggara WWF program manager Tri Agung Rooswiadji said on Tuesday that the deer, a protected animal, had become a prime target for poachers.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Politicizing SARS
Politicizing SARS The letter by Derek Hsu of the Taipei Economic and Trade Office published in The Jakarta Post on April 29 tried hard to confuse public opinion by distorting the facts. I think it is necessary to further elaborate on some points. The battle against SARS has come to a critical point. The governments, people, health care workers and scientists of countries and regions are making a concerted effort, running against time, to combat the SARS virus.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rini plans PSI system on rice imports
Rini plans PSI system on rice imports Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade is mulling over a plan to apply a preshipment inspection (PSI) system on the importation of rice as one way to help curb the smuggling of rice into the country. "Frankly speaking, I have yet to discuss it with the relevant ministers," Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi said on Tuesday on the sidelines of the opening of an Indonesian products expo.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artist attempts longest batik
Artist attempts longest batik SINGAPORE: Sleeping two hours a day for the past five days, a 62- year-old Singapore artist hopes to enter the record books with the world's longest batik painting. A visibly tired Sarkasi Said had finished the 100 meter by 0.7 meter Indonesian-style painting of orchids on Tuesday morning and planned to submit the entry to the Guinness Book of World Records, a spokeswoman for Sarkasi said.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nissan forming joint venture Yulon
Nissan forming joint venture Yulon TOKYO: Nissan Motor Co. is forming a joint venture with Yulon Motor Co. to sell Nissan cars in Taiwan and support Nissan's efforts to expand in the Chinese market, the Japanese automaker said Tuesday. Yulon, Taiwan's largest automaker, will take a 60 percent stake in the new company, while Nissan, Japan's third-largest automaker, will own 40 percent.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tabrani, Riau's political maverick
Tabrani, Riau's political maverick Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau He is Riau's outspoken -- and probably most quoted -- figure for his blunt and controversial political views. Over the years, Dr. Tabrani Rab has irked Jakarta for openly demanding independence for oil-rich Riau. His supporters see him as the voice of Riau people who want a fair share in its huge, natural resources.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH: 1 x 30
1. ACEH: 1 x 30 Students targeted in Aceh war 2. BOEDIONO: 1 x 43 Govt budgets Rp 1.7 trillion for Aceh war 3. REFORM: 3 x 20 Democracy remains a fantasy for reform dreamers: Observers
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Southeast Asia a likely target for new terror attack'
'Southeast Asia a likely target for new terror attack' Mark McCord, Agence France-Presse, Hong Kong A new terrorist attack in Southeast Asia in the coming months is a real possibility, analysts warn, as a fresh worldwide campaign by militant Islamic groups appears to be underway. Bouyed by a resurgent al-Qaeda -- suspected of involvement in the suicide attacks in Saudi Arabia and Morocco last week -- Asian-based groups such as Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) are poised to strike again, the analysts say.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tomy plans new airline for Kendari
Tomy plans new airline for Kendari KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Controversial businessman Tomy Winata plans to open a flight path to the Southeast Sulawesi province, as he pushes ahead with his investment plans despite protests from local journalists. Tomy's Artha Graha Group (AGG) planned to launch Anoa Air flying a Fokker F-50, said AGG consultant Mintarto Gunawan on Tuesday. He said the airline would serve the Jakarta-Kendari route.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court turned down on Tuesday the lawsuit filed by two press associations against the government, police and the Indonesian military (TNI) for not prosecuting a soldier linked to the murder of a reporter in 1996.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM accuses TNI of attempting genocide
GAM accuses TNI of attempting genocide The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rejected a recent order from the Aceh military commander to surrender to the motherland of Indonesia, accusing the Indonesian Military (TNI) of trying to eliminate them. Sofyan Dawood, the spokesman of GAM military wing, said in a statement that "the Aceh nation answers the (Indonesia's) call for war in the name of the sacred faith to protect Aceh sovereignty".
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bomb suspects' testimony requested
Bomb suspects' testimony requested DENPASAR, Bali: A lawyer defending Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir said on Tuesday prosecutors would bring one defendant and four suspects in the Bali bombing case to Jakarta to testify against his client, who is standing trial for treason.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Remembering demands for reform, democracy
Remembering demands for reform, democracy T. Sima Gunawan, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, sima@thejakartapost.com Democracy has been a word much on people's lips since the downfall of president Soeharto five years ago. During bloody street rallies against the ironfisted rule of Soeharto, who was in power for more than 30 years, people cried for reformasi. They demanded reform in all sectors and insisted that democracy must be implemented. No more dictatorship and authoritarianism.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. TERROR: 1 x 50
1. TERROR: 1 x 50 SE Asia a likely target for new terror attack 2. BI: 1 x 40 BI governor aims for further rate cuts 3. TIMOR: 1 x 40 E. Timorese celebrate first birthday 4. GANG: 2 x 40 Clashes between rival RI migrant gangs erupt for second time in three days 5. ODD: 1 x 30 Baby broadcast baffles pilots
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police move to ease congestion
Police move to ease congestion Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to ease traffic congestion on city streets, the police said on Tuesday that they were determined to take sterner action against traffic violators in 10 trouble spots around the city that are prone to lengthy tie-ups.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'GAM men could be laying in wait'
'GAM men could be laying in wait' JAKARTA: Police warned on Tuesday that members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) could be in Jakarta to launch attacks in retaliation for the military offensive in restive Aceh. "They might be in the city. We, however, don't know their numbers," said city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo. Similarly, city police chief Insp. Gen.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java legislative council set gubernatorial election for this week
West Java legislative council set gubernatorial election for this week The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The West Java council agreed to hold the gubernatorial election on Wednesday this week at the earliest, or two days later than planned due to late government approval of the councillors proposed candidates. Election committee deputy head Kurdi Moekri said the election could be held on Wednesday or Thursday.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati seeks support for Aceh war
Megawati seeks support for Aceh war Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon President Megawati Soekarnoputri called on the people to support her decision to wage war against Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels to maintain the country's territorial integrity. Megawati said there was no option for her other than to launch massive military strikes against GAM.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit
Court rejects journalists' lawsuit JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court turned down on Tuesday the lawsuit filed by two press associations against the government, police and the Indonesian military (TNI) for not prosecuting a soldier linked to the murder of a reporter in 1996.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Clashes between rival RI immigrant gangs erupt for second time in
Clashes between rival RI immigrant gangs erupt for second time in three days Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Thirteen Indonesians were arrested and several others injured when rival Indonesian immigrant gangs fought with long-bladed knives near Kuala Lumpur, news reports said on Tuesday. The clashes, which took place on late Monday night, were the second within three days among gangs in the Gombak district of Kuala Lumpur, where thousands of poor Indonesian immigrant construction workers live.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medan tightens security on fears of GAM terror strike
Medan tightens security on fears of GAM terror strike Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Having experienced a series of blasts allegedly linked to Acehnese rebels, the North Sumatra capital Medan is tightening security to avert new bombings in response to the war in Aceh. Under the Medan Comprehensive Security Operation, Medan hopes to prevent and detect bomb threats possibly tied to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artist attempts longest batik
Artist attempts longest batik SINGAPORE: Sleeping two hours a day for the past five days, a 62- year-old Singapore artist hopes to enter the record books with the world's longest batik painting. A visibly tired Sarkasi Said had finished the 100 meter by 0.7 meter Indonesian-style painting of orchids on Tuesday morning and planned to submit the entry to the Guinness Book of World Records, a spokeswoman for Sarkasi said.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Economic policies
Economic policies From Suara Karya It is really regrettable that Indonesia, a country endowed with rich natural resources, is in crisis in practically all aspects of national life, as shown by the country's weak human resources and poor economic condition. Unfortunately, the government, in its attempt to lift the country out of this multidimensional crisis, relies on policies that do not side with the little people.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Transmigration site fails
Transmigration site fails RANTAU, South Kalimantan: Hundreds of families in Tapin regency, South Kalimantan, have left the transmigration site they were allotted and headed back home after trying for years to cultivate the infertile land of Rawa Muning. Rawa Muning is a marshland in South Kalimantan that was turned into a transmigration site in 1994. Some 500 families from West and Central Java, West Nusa Tenggara and Bali moved to Rawa Muning under a government-backed transmigration program.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Timah to recoup quarter of troubled investment
Timah to recoup quarter of troubled investment Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned tin mining company PT Timah said it would only be able to retrieve around one-fourth of its huge investment in PT Bahana Pembinaan Usaha Indonesia, a troubled state-owned investment company. Timah president Thobrani Alwi said that this would limit the company's ability to finance this year's exploration activities, which are expected to cost a total of US$20 million.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Java haven for trade in women
East Java haven for trade in women TULUNG AGUNG, East Java: Women and children living in the regency of Tulung Agung along the southern coast of East Java face a higher risk of falling prey to traffickers in the sex worker trade, as most migrant workers in that area are women.
Wed, 21 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indigenous candidates
Indigenous candidates From Media Indonesia The heated debate over candidates running for president and vice president in the drafting of the presidential election bill, such as the arguments for and against the inclusion of educational levels and the exclusion of convicted felons, is normal. This maneuvering still carries positive weight, particularly in the framework of ensuring the quality of the would-be president and vice president.