Archive: 24 May 2003
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Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Estrada says he is still president
Estrada says he is still president PHILIPPINES: Detained former Philippine president Joseph Estrada reappeared in a special anti-graft court on Friday, insisting he could not face corruption charges because he was still president. Estrada and his son and co-accused, Jose "Jinggoy" Estrada, appeared relaxed in their first appearance at the antigraft Sandiganbayan court in almost a year for a hearing on a motion to dismiss the charges against them.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina may delay selling Sulawesi's gas
Pertamina may delay selling Sulawesi's gas Bloomberg, Jakarta Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil and natural gas company, said it may delay marketing of gas from fields in Central Sulawesi to Mexico and the U.S. after drilling showed less gas than estimated.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh war in the eyes of the international community
Aceh war in the eyes of the international community Bantarto Bandoro, Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta, bandoro@csis.or.id At midnight on May 18, after tense talks between the authorities and the leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels in Tokyo had broken down, President Megawati Soekarnoputri placed Aceh under martial law and gave the Indonesian Military (TNI) the green light to launch what could be the country's largest...
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/9/Brief2
JP/9/Brief2 Last month there were calls from some participating countries for the regional mini-Olympics to be postponed because of the SARS crisis in Vietnam and elsewhere in the region. Vietnam, however, declared on April 28 that it had brought the spread of the virus under control after 20 days with no new infections. Vietnam is hosting the Southeast Asian Games for the first time.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policeman killed in brawl
Policeman killed in brawl JAKARTA: Police officers and soldiers were involved in a brawl after competing in a soccer match in eastern Indonesia, leaving one policeman dead and another injured, a regional official said Friday. It was unclear whether the two forces used their weapons in the fight on Thursday on Flores island, district head Paulinus Domi said by telephone.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government told to take lead in judicial reform
Government told to take lead in judicial reform Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is being told it must take steps to accelerate the sluggish pace of judicial reform, which is a vital part of the reform agenda. Frans Hendra Winata, a member of the National Legal Commission (KHN), said the national leadership had thus far failed to implement the needed judicial reforms.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Page 3 head, May 24 2003
Page 3 head, May 24 2003 1. UN: 2 x 32 UN asks for access to deliver humanitarian assistance in Aceh 2. FOOD: 2 x 25 Prices of commodities soar as deliveries disrupted 3. THAILAND: 2 x 29 RI asks Thailand to curb arms smuggling to Aceh
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]KL urges
KL urges ASEAN to lift travel bans to save tourism 2. COW 2 X 24 Canada expands frantic search for mad cow cases 3. CHINA 1 x 39 Small textile nations a buffer to China JP/16/china
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
2.BRI 2 X 25
2.BRI 2 X 25 BRI may increase bond sale to $120 million in July 3. PErtamina 2 X 18 Pertamina may delay selling Sulawesi's gas 4. NIAGA 1 X 30 House agrees SOE merger plan
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian products
Indonesian products The people have the chance to view the long-forgotten Exhibition of Indonesian Products, which started on May 20 and will end on May 29 at the Jakarta Fairground. The exhibition, recently inaugurated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, aims to encourage the people to patronize Indonesian products. Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to pride itself as one of the countries on the frontline of trade liberalization, a position that has boomeranged.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Walkout mars Hamzah's reelection as PPP chief
Walkout mars Hamzah's reelection as PPP chief Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A further split has cast a shadow over the United Development Party (PPP), the nation's largest Muslim-based party, as a walkout spoiled the finale of its four-day congress on Friday. With his reelection as party chairman a foregone conclusion, Hamzah Haz would now need to reconcile with his solitary contender, Bachtiar Chamsyah, who walked out of the meeting to form the party's new board of executives.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wrestling laid back about SEAG prospect
Wrestling laid back about SEAG prospect The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian wrestling has been a dominant force at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games but the Indonesian Wrestling Association (PGSI) appears to be playing down its prospects for the next games in Vietnam. "We won't dream of becoming overall gold winner in Vietnam," Robby Nainggolan, the training chief, told The Jakarta Post here on Friday.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beware of dengue fever
Beware of dengue fever As many as 32 of 5,800 people suffering from dengue fever in Jakarta have died since January, while last year 5,750 cases of the same scourge occurred in Jakarta, but the number of fatalities was not made available. This is a shocking reality that deserves the serious attention of the public, the government and the city administration.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
DHL adds new color to brand
DHL adds new color to brand JAKARTA: Following an acquisition by the German-based transport and logistics company Deutsche Post World Net (DPWN), courier company DHL unveiled its new logo in Jakarta on Friday. Late last year, the world's market leader DPWN acquired 100 percent of the American brand DHL, and incorporated its two air and sea freight and forwarding subsidiary companies Danzas and Euro Express into a new brand -- DHL.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students arrested for drug dealing
Students arrested for drug dealing PURWOKERTO, Central Java: The Purwokerto police seized five university students for dealing drugs at their dormitory on Thursday. Five bags of marijuana were confiscated during the raid, and police discovered that Heri, 22, a student from Kutasari, Baturaden district, was the owner of the cannabis.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/ED26
JP/6/ED26 May 26, 2003 Continuing bank divestment Buoyed by the smooth and successful sale of its 51 percent stake in Bank Danamon to Asian Finance Indonesia Pte. Ltd, a consortium of Singapore Temasek Holdings and Deutsche Bank of Germany, last week, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) is now finalizing preparations for government divestment of publicly listed Bank Lippo, state Bank Mandiri and Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII).
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
* UN asks for access to deliver humanitarian assistance in Aceh
* UN asks for access to deliver humanitarian assistance in Aceh -- Page 3 * Prices of commodities soar as deliveries disrupted -- Page 3 * RI asks Thailand to curb arms smuggling to Aceh -- Page 3 * Police request Interpol to help arrest Tiro -- Page 3 * Acehnese refugees flood N. Sumatra -- Page 5
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cileungsi pollution level on the rise
Cileungsi pollution level on the rise Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor A study reveals that pollution on the Cileungsi River here has reached an alarming level due to industrial, mining and household activities, and a deterioration of the environment around the river basin. Secretary of the Environment Research Center at Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), Prastowo, explained that pollution in the Cileungsi River was worse than in the Ciliwung River, which runs through Jakarta.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
FDI approvals jump by 68.6% in first four months
FDI approvals jump by 68.6% in first four months Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals rose by 68.6 percent in the first four months of this year to US$3.1 billion from the same period last year, the office of the Coordinating Minister for the Economy said in a press release on Friday. "It shows that existing (foreign) investors remain interested in developing business in the country," the ministry said.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/DAWN26
JP/7/DAWN26 Showdown in Aceh The Dawn Asia News Network Karachi The Indonesian army's full-scale offensive against the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM) fighting a guerrilla war against Jakarta for 26 years, is not a good omen for Indonesia or the world at large. The oil-rich province of Aceh is home to some four-and-a-half million people, many with conservative Islamist leanings.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bloomberg
Bloomberg Jakarta BRI may increase July bond sale to $120m PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), which the government plans to sell in the second half of this year, may boost a planned July dollar-bond sale by one fifth to US$120 million to bolster its capital and fund new lending. BRI will name a foreign bank to manage the sale next week, Finance Director Wayan Alit Antara said. UBS Warburg, which is arranging BRI's initial share sale, Deutsche Bank AG, J.P.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
SEAG to go ahead despite SARS
SEAG to go ahead despite SARS HANOI: Nearly all Southeast Asian nations have said they will compete at December's regional Games in Vietnam, despite earlier calls for a postponement because of SARS, Vietnamese sports officials said Friday. More than 6,000 athletes, coaches and officials from the 10 ASEAN countries have already signed up for the Dec. 5-13 Southeast Asian Games, said Ly Gia Thanh, spokesman for Vietnam's National Olympic Committee.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to limit tobacco ads and sponsorship
Govt to limit tobacco ads and sponsorship Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to draft a bill on tobacco control after the country, together with 191 other members of the World Health Organization (WHO), adopted the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) on Wednesday.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/KOREA26
JP/7/KOREA26 President Roh must stay firm on N.Korea policy Shim Jae Hoon Journalist Korea Herald President Roh Moo-hyun is in a ring of fire over his policy shifts on North Korea. But he should stay the course, not waiver. The first test of Roh's leadership comes from the Hanchongnyon national student group, which is attacking his new "tougher" line on the North following the recent summit talks with U.S. President George W. Bush.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police detain polluters
Police detain polluters BOGOR: Bogor Police arrested eight of 16 owners of car battery recycling plants in Ciampea district of Bogor on suspicion of causing environmental damage in the area. Bogor Police subprecinct chief, Adj. Sr. Comr. M. Taufik said on Friday that in their car battery recycling business, they burnt the batteries, which released dangerous chemical substances into the atmosphere that were hazardous to human health.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Capital should lead by example
Capital should lead by example Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The reform movement, marked by the fall of Soeharto in May 1998, also gave birth to regional autonomy. This gives regional government authority in governing its own region. The idea is warmly welcomed by the regions for promoting the spirit of democracy and testing their own potential to manage themselves.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL urges ASEAN to lift travel restrictions to save tourism from
KL urges ASEAN to lift travel restrictions to save tourism from SARS M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Friday pressed the Association for Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to lift travel restrictions in a bid to promote inter-ASEAN travel and put the struggling Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) hit tourism industry back on track. "SARS has made us suffer so much.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI shooters ponder Korea, NZ outings
RI shooters ponder Korea, NZ outings Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With the Asian shooting championship scrapped due to the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Indonesian shooting hopefuls are aiming for South Korea and New Zealand to try out their skills ahead of the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. "The Asian meet was scheduled to take place in Malaysia in July. Now we have to go elsewhere as part of the shooters' overseas outing.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Doelkamid carves success out of stone
Doelkamid carves success out of stone Bambang M Contributor Muntilan, Central Java Doelkamid Jayaprana's elegant stone house stands out among the houses of sculptors in Prumpung village, Muntilan, in Magelang regency: Hanging on the walls of his verandah are media clippings about him and his work. Inside, a striking photo collection of him with numerous figures of high rank, from regents to presidents, decorates his living room.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
BRI may increase July bond sale to $120m
BRI may increase July bond sale to $120m PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), which the government plans to sell in the second half of this year, may boost a planned July dollar-bond sale by one fifth to US$120 million to bolster its capital and fund new lending. BRI will name a foreign bank to manage the sale next week, Finance Director Wayan Alit Antara said. UBS Warburg, which is arranging BRI's initial share sale, Deutsche Bank AG, J.P.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Misunderstanding of polygamy lingers in Islam
Misunderstanding of polygamy lingers in Islam Lily Zakiyah Munir, Director, Center for Pesantren and Democracy Studies (CEPDES), Jakarta, lilyzm@hotmail.com Over the last few years we have witnessed a relatively new phenomenon, i.e. the increasing popularity of polygamy, especially for men with upward social mobility. During the repressive Soeharto regime, polygamy seemed to be repressed as well, either by government regulation (Peraturan Pemerintah No.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prices of commodities soar as deliveries disrupted
Prices of commodities soar as deliveries disrupted The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices of some basic commodities are climbing in the Aceh capital of Banda Aceh as the ongoing conflict between government troops and separatist rebels has disrupted supplies from the neighboring province of North Sumatra. Antara reported that the prices of some commodities had almost doubled as traders began to run out of stock.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese refugees flood N. Sumatra
Acehnese refugees flood N. Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta North Sumatra has begun to feel the effect of the war in Aceh, as hundreds of people have been streaming down from the neighboring province seeking refuge. The displaced people, mostly women, fled their homes in Southeast Aceh regency to safer areas in Tanah Karo and Dairi regencies in North Sumatra, which border Aceh. Tanah Karo Police Head Adj. Sr. Comr. M.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'S'pore won't be trojan horse for illegal goods'
'S'pore won't be trojan horse for illegal goods' Associated Press, Singapore A top minister said Friday that Singapore's port system - one of the largest transshipment hubs in the world - mustn't become a conduit for the movement of endangered species, weapons of mass destruction or illegal goods. About 80 percent of the 15 million containers that enter the city-state's port annually are just passing through, and only a fraction of them face security inspection.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, May 26, 2003
TV Program: Monday, May 26, 2003 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 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show: Cafe Pajak 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show 10:30 Music TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
UK donates US$1.5m for elections
UK donates US$1.5m for elections MANADO, North Sulawesi: British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney disclosed on Friday that his country would donate US$1.5 million for Indonesia's general elections in 2004. Speaking in a meeting with North Sulawesi legislative councillors on Friday, Gozney said the donation would be channeled through the General Elections Commission (KPU). Legislative members attending the meeting were Victor Mailangkay, Janes Parengkuan, J.A.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jacob issues licenses for 62 PJTKIs
Jacob issues licenses for 62 PJTKIs JAKARTA: The Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration has issued new licenses for 62 labor recruitment agencies to send workers to Middle Eastern countries. In early May, the same ministry issued 28 licenses for recruitment agencies, also to send workers to Middle Eastern countries.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
AMPG welcomes presidential aspirants
AMPG welcomes presidential aspirants PADANG, West Sumatra: Seven presidential candidates from the Golkar Party will gather here to attend the Golkar Younger Generation (AMPG) Jamboree scheduled to take place between Sunday and Friday next week. The AMPG regional board said the seven presidential aspirants were media baron Surya Paloh, Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif, former Indonesian Military chief Gen.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM should surrender
GAM should surrender From Koran Tempo Some people have been voicing their disagreement to the integrated operation now being carried out in Aceh. They argue they are fighting for the well-being of the Acehnese and that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has grown because of unjust treatment, poverty and repression that the Acehnese suffered as a result of the province of Aceh being ruled under the terms of a military operation.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
. Aceh (1 x 30)
. Aceh (1 x 30) Acehnese refugees flood N. Sumatra 2. Governor (2 x 16) New W. Java governor faces opposition 3. Yogya (2 x 27) Past political compromises bring misery to councillors
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Description of
Description of 'indigenous' From Koran Tempo There has been much discussion of late on presidential candidates, though the law regulating this matter has yet to be thoroughly discussed by the House of Representatives. Debates over candidates' required educational levels or his/her status in legal cases are legitimate, as long as they are meant to find the best leaders for the country.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, May 24, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, May 24, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi dan Balita 9:00 Music: Pesona Music Indonesia 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 Religious Teachings 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Talk Show 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Musik Tempo Dulu TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
NISP to open 30 new branches
NISP to open 30 new branches Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Mid-sized Bank NISP said it would open more than 30 new branches in Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Bali and Kalimantan this year in a bid to boost its retail operation. "We haven't established offices in Kalimantan and Sulawesi. So we will establish about 10 offices in each.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judges for corruption cases
Judges for corruption cases From Media Indonesia Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan's statement that it is difficult to recruit ad hoc judges for the trial of corruption cases from a variety of professions and disciplines of science is understandable.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Candra Naya relocation is legal violation
Candra Naya relocation is legal violation Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Anyone who tries to relocate the Candra Naya building will face the legal consequences, officials at the Ministry of National Education said on Friday. Anhar Gonggong, the ministry's deputy for history and archeology, said that although regional autonomy had been implemented, the city administration could not simply violate Law No. 5/1992 on Cultural Property.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
FSAI to be set up within three years, govt says
FSAI to be set up within three years, govt says The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance said that a new agency called the Financial Services Authority Institution (FSAI) would be ready to take over the central bank's banking supervisory role within three years. But Bank Indonesia has demanded a longer period in an apparent struggle between the government and the independent central bank, which may lead to a further delay in the setting up of the key institution.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Draft education bill and civilization in the state
Draft education bill and civilization in the state Aleksius Jemadu, Director, Centre for International Studies, Parahyangan University, Bandung One of the most controversial issues in the education bill concerns state intervention in religious instruction at schools. Article 13 (1), for instance, states that each student has the right to receive religious instruction in accordance with his respective faith.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso supports irregularities probe
Sutiyoso supports irregularities probe JAKARTA: Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that he supported an investigation by the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office into alleged irregularities reported by the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK). "I support the action taken by the prosecutor's office. I will punish any official who is proven guilty," said Sutiyoso. He was commenting on the questioning of the head of the population and civil registration agency, Silviana Murni, by prosecutors on Thursday.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papuan KPU members elected
Papuan KPU members elected JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua has finally elected five members representing different communities in the province to the General Elections Committee (KPU), who will be installed officially on Saturday in jakarta. The five are activists Golda Aronggear and Johanis Bonay, academicians Ferry Karet and Masa'ad and Hendrik Rumboirussi, who represents religious institutions. Governor J.P.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suspected drug dealer shot dead
Suspected drug dealer shot dead Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police shot dead a suspected drug dealer in Teluk Gong, North Jakarta, early on Friday morning, after he allegedly hit the detectives when they tried to get him to lead them to his buyers. The Malaysian national, Edi, alias Aguan, alias Loh Yung Fat, 54, was shot dead by police after he allegedly attacked the detectives with a wooden stick when they tried locating the other sources in his network. "He kept attacking us.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
NISP to open 30 new bank branches
NISP to open 30 new bank branches Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Mid-sized Bank NISP said it would open more than 30 new branches in Java, Sumatra, Sulawesi, Bali and Kalimantan this year in a bid to boost its retail operation. "We haven't established offices in Kalimantan and Sulawesi. So we will establish about 10 offices in each.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian products
Indonesian products The people have the chance to view the long-forgotten Exhibition of Indonesian Products, which started on May 20 and will end on May 29 at the Jakarta Fairground. The exhibition, recently inaugurated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, aims to encourage the people to patronize Indonesian products. Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to pride itself as one of the countries on the frontline of trade liberalization, a position that has boomeranged.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta fails to push democratization process
Jakarta fails to push democratization process Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The capital is now preparing the establishment of councils for its five municipalities and one regency in an effort to make Jakarta more democratic. Observers, however, say the move as ruled in Law no.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 26, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 26, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo Image of Paysage, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 3. * Graphic Design Fragment of Imagination, The British Council, S. Widjojo Center 1st floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 71, South Jakarta (Tel. 2524115), until June 30.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
WHO lifts travel warning, civets likely SARS source
WHO lifts travel warning, civets likely SARS source Carrie Lee, Reuters, Hong Kong/Taipei The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday withdrew its warning against travel to Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong, saying the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreaks there were under control.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Police shot dead suspected drug dealer 2
* Headlines: Police shot dead suspected drug dealer 2 * National:Govt told to take lead in judicial reform 4 * Archipelago:New W. Java governor faces opposition 5 * Opinion:Misunderstanding of polygamy lingers in Islam7 * City:Candra Naya relocation is legal violation 8 * Sports:Golfer Annika hits 71, Sabbatini takes lead 9 * World:Koreas reach accord on rice, railway links 11 * Business:FSAI to be set up within three years 13 * Features:Doelkamid carves success out of stone 20
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL urges ASEAN to fit travel bans to save tourism
KL urges ASEAN to fit travel bans to save tourism M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Friday pressed the Association for Southeast Asian Nations to lift travel restrictions in a bid to promote inter-ASEAN travel and put the struggling SARS hit tourism industry back on track. "SARS has made us suffer so much.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indosiar to issue bond
Indosiar to issue bond JAKARTA : Indonesia's television company PT Indosiar Visual Mandiri plans to issue up to Rp 700 billion worth of bonds in the second half of the year to raise working capital, a banker familiar with the deal said late on Thursday. The banker, who spoke under the condition of anonymity, said that the listed company has named Trimegah Securities as the lead underwriter for the proposed issue. Other details were unavailable.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Soeharto looked after people's welfare'
'Soeharto looked after people's welfare' The fight against corruption is one of the important items on the reform agenda. For low-income people, however, their first priority is simply to survive. Several people, whose lives have changed for the worse since Soeharto's downfall in 1998, told The Jakarta Post that Soeharto was still the best president for them, because life was better under his rule. Andi, 26, is a motorcycle taxi, or ojek, driver in Muara Karang, North Jakarta.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU inducts 150 KPUD members
KPU inducts 150 KPUD members JAKARTA: General Elections Commission (KPU) chairman Nazaruddin Syamsuddin will install today the 150 members of provincial general elections commissions (KPUD). After their induction the 150 KPUD members will undergo training so that they have a common understanding on the election law and implementation of the 2004 elections. The 150 KPU members, five from each province, had passed the fit and proper test conducted by KPU members from May 7 through May 17.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
UK donates US$1.5m for elections
UK donates US$1.5m for elections MANADO, North Sulawesi: British Ambassador to Indonesia Richard Gozney disclosed on Friday that his country would donate US$1.5 million for Indonesia's general elections in 2004. Speaking in a meeting with North Sulawesi legislative councillors on Friday, Gozney said the donation would be channeled through the General Elections Commission (KPU). Legislative members attending the meeting were Victor Mailangkay, Janes Parengkuan, J.A.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/DAMIEN2
JP/7/DAMIEN2 Damien Kingsbury Head Philosophical, Political and International Studies Deakin University In trying to justify the actions of the Indonesian Military (TNI) in Indonesia's westernmost province of Aceh, Indonesia's foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda says that nothing less than the future of the state is at stake. Wirayuda may be right, but not in the way that he thinks. The behavior of the TNI in Aceh has, by all accounts, been appalling since it started its most recent campaign.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Past political compromises bring misery to councillors
Past political compromises bring misery to councillors Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The mounting problems plaguing members of the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council, including alleged graft, are the price of political compromises they made in the past, a top councillor says. "This is the consequence of deals we made in the past to share power and position among ourselves. What we failed to foresee was that we would pay dearly for them," deputy speaker Nur Ahmad Affandi said.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
One killed in three-vehicle pileup
One killed in three-vehicle pileup TANGERANG: One man was killed and six others were injured in a three-vehicle pileup on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in Serpong, Tangerang, at 5 a.m. on Friday. Truck driver Syamsul Ichwan, 32, who was transporting oranges from Deli Serdang, North Sumatra to Jakarta, died as a result of his injuries on the way to Al-Qadar Hospital in Karawaci. The other six are in hospital receiving treatment.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
House agrees SOE merger plan
House agrees SOE merger plan The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has approved the government's plan to merge three state-owned firms in the trade sector as part of efforts to turn them into a more efficient and competitive business entity. The approval was given on Thursday following a hearing between the companies and House Commission V on trade and industry affairs.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Robber allegedly linked to GAM runs with Rp 2 b
Robber allegedly linked to GAM runs with Rp 2 b Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North Sumatra Security authorities in southern Aceh and North Sumatra are hunting for a mystery robber described as a Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist said to be carrying Rp 2 billion (US$235,000) to finance terror attacks. However, details of the man and the source of the money are extremely vague. Sibolga-Central Tapanuli military commander Lt. Col.
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New W. Java governor faces opposition
New W. Java governor faces opposition Nana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Bandung Despite his convincing victory, West Java governor-elect Danny Setiawan is facing a vote of no-confidence from councillors and activists, who have questioned his eligibility due to his link to past corruption cases.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Dewan - 2x 22
1. Dewan - 2x 22 Jakarta fails to push democratization process 2. Sufa - 4x 10 Cileungsi pollution level on the rise 3. Gov - 1x 28 Capital should lead by example 4. Candra - 2x 20 Candra Naya relocation is legal violation 5. Speak - 2x 20 'Soeharto looked after poor people's welfare'
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Papuan KPU members elected
Papuan KPU members elected JAYAPURA, Papua: Papua has finally elected five members representing different communities in the province to the General Elections Committee (KPU), who will be installed officially on Saturday in jakarta. The five are activists Golda Aronggear and Johanis Bonay, academicians Ferry Karet and Masa'ad and Hendrik Rumboirussi, who represents religious institutions. Governor J.P.
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1. ACEH: 1 x 29
1. ACEH: 1 x 29 TNI asks media to be responsible or Media asked to be responsible 2. SCHOOL: 1 x 52 Acehnese students resume studies in damaged buildings 3. QUAKE: 1 x 47 Hope for survivors fades two days after quake 4. RUPIAH: 2 x 25 Rupiah off to 33-month high, heading for 8,000
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The quality of water and upstream communities
The quality of water and upstream communities Suhardi Suryadi, Deputy Director, Institute of Economic and Social Studies and Development, (LP3ES), Jakarta Tempo Newsroom reported on April 25 on the suspected coliform bacteria contamination of water refilling centers based on a study of 120 such centers conducted by the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) in 10 major Indonesian towns. The news, coming in the midst of increasing demand for bottled mineral water, created public concern.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
T. Sima Gunawan
T. Sima Gunawan Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta sima@thejakartapost.com How much blood should soil Acehnese soil? OR Until the Acehnese soil turns red? The Acehnese dream of a peaceful life has turned into a nightmare. War is back with the government's decision to launch a military offensive in the province following the failure of recent peace talks with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
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;REUTERS;KOD; ANPAu..r.. ATW-AUSTRALIA-SWEDEN-IMMIGRANTS Australia seeks extradition of alleged people smuggler JP/12/ATW Extradition of people smuggler sought AUSTRALIA:Canberra said on Friday it would seek to extradite an alleged people smuggler who has been arrested in Sweden following an international investigation.
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Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 24, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 24, 2003 Exhibitions * Photo Tinggal Kenangan Saja by Gonzalo Perez, La Casa de Mexico, Jl. Panglima Polim III no. 1-3, South Jakarta, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. until May 25. * Photo Image of Paysage, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until June 3. * Visual Arts: 50 ans d'estampes (50 tahun seni cetak di atas kertas), Galeri Nasional Indonesia (the National Gallery of Indonesia), Jl.
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Too many political parties
Too many political parties From Kompas On a recent television program, Burhanuddin N, chairman of the alumni group of the National Resilience Institute (Lemhanas), said the presence of some 240 political parties in Indonesia was politically and economically disadvantageous. The leaders of the political parties are usually concerned with their parties' interests, at the expense of the nation's interests. The presence of so many political parties also requires huge amounts of money.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah off to 33-month high, heading for 8,000
Rupiah off to 33-month high, heading for 8,000 Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) said on Friday the rupiah could strengthen to the level of 8,000 per dollar provided there is further encouraging news from the country's economic activities. BI senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said that "If exports run well, oil prices remain high and a successful IPO (initial public offering) of Bank Mandiri," the local currency has a good chances of reaching that level.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Election candidates
Election candidates should be tested From Kompas Top management of banks and state-owned enterprises, as well as officials at some state institutions now undergo a test of their suitability. If this test had been conducted much earlier, many of the banks in this country would not have gone bankrupt due to poor management. The same goes for state-owned enterprises and some state institutions. They would not have had to sustain losses or suffer misuse of funds.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN asks for access to deliver humanitarian assistance in Aceh
UN asks for access to deliver humanitarian assistance in Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A United Nations (UN) official here requested on Friday for more access to other areas of Aceh to distribute humanitarian assistance as the martial law administrator had yet to set the ground rules for the distribution of aid.
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More malaria victims in Indragiri Hilir
More malaria victims in Indragiri Hilir PEKANBARU, Riau: The death toll of the malaria epidemic in several villages in the Riau regency of Indragiri Hilir over the past month increased from 20 to 27 earlier this week. Ekmal Rusydi, head of Riau's health office, said here on Friday that in order to check the spread of the mosquito- transmitted disease in the regency, his office had fumigated the area and applied sanitary measures for a cleaner environment.
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Media asked to be responsible
Media asked to be responsible The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uneasy with what it called irresponsible reports of civilian casualties, the Indonesian Military (TNI) is requiring all media covering military operations in Aceh to work "within the framework of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia". TNI spokesman Maj. Gen.
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Flying with Garuda Indonesia
Flying with Garuda Indonesia On May 15 to May 18, 2003, my husband, my 5-year-old son and I went to Yogyakarta for the long weekend. We booked a return flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta with Garuda Indonesia. I made a direct reservation with "Garuda 24 hours" at (021) 23519999 under booking code: QD6CN4. For our son's comfort, we specifically requested seats at the front of a section. Garuda reserved our seats in row 10 D/E/F for flight GA 2062 on May 15 from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
BRI may increase bond sale to $120 million in july
BRI may increase bond sale to $120 million in july Bloomberg, Jakarta PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), which the government plans to sell in the second half of this year, may boost a planned July dollar-bond sale by one fifth to US$120 million to bolster its capital and fund new lending. BRI will name a foreign bank to manage the sale next week, Finance Director Wayan Alit Antara said. UBS Warburg, which is arranging BRI's initial share sale, Deutsche Bank AG, J.P.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samudra's trial set for June 2
Samudra's trial set for June 2 DENPASAR, Bali: The man police believe masterminded last year's Bali bomb blasts will go on trial on June 2, the second key suspect to face trial over the attacks that killed 202 people. Police have charged Imam Samudra, who is in his mid-thirties, with plotting, organizing and carrying out terror crimes causing mass casualties. He faces the death penalty if convicted.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian products
Indonesian products The people have the chance to view the long-forgotten Exhibition of Indonesian Products, which started on May 20 and will end on May 29 at the Jakarta Fairground. The exhibition, recently inaugurated by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, aims to encourage the people to patronize Indonesian products. Meanwhile, Indonesia continues to pride itself as one of the countries on the frontline of trade liberalization, a position that has boomeranged.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Day 5: Conflict in Aceh
Day 5: Conflict in Aceh Pidie: Three suspected GAM members were killed in a gunfight with government troops in Butee village, Muara district, Pidie. The previous night, one GAM rebel was killed in Pisang village, Sakti district. North Aceh: Two rebels were killed and two others arrested during a raid on a GAM hideout in Raya Rebo Timur village, Sawang district. Aceh Besar: Army and Marine forces occupied four of eight GAM posts on Nasi Island, Aceh Island district. No casualties were reported.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Amien, Rachma, Wiranto want regime change
Amien, Rachma, Wiranto want regime change A'an Suryana and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political leaders asserted on Friday that reform had moved at a snail's pace over the past five years, and that fresh leadership blood was needed to salvage and accelerate reform in the country. The leaders -- Amien Rais of the National Mandate Party (PAN), Rachmawati of the Pioneer Party, and former Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
PIB registers for 2004 election
PIB registers for 2004 election JAKARTA: The New Indonesia Association (PIB) party re- registered with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights in a bid to run in the upcoming elections. Party chairman Sjahrir led the delegation during the registration on Friday. Sjahrir, a noted economist, has been nominated as the party candidate for the 2004 presidential election.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police request Interpol to help arrest Tiro
Police request Interpol to help arrest Tiro The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police have sent a request to Interpol headquarters as well as 181 member countries for assistance to arrest Hassan Tiro, a top leader of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), for crimes in Indonesia. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Friday it was difficult to arrest Hassan Tiro who currently lives in Stockholm, Sweden, because of differences in regulations in each Interpol country.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police detain polluters
Police detain polluters BOGOR: Bogor Police arrested eight of 16 owners of car battery recycling plants in Ciampea district of Bogor on suspicion of causing environmental damage in the area. Bogor Police subprecinct chief, Adj. Sr. Comr. M. Taufik said on Friday that in their car battery recycling business, they burnt the batteries, which released dangerous chemical substances into the atmosphere that were hazardous to human health.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI asks Thailand to curb arms smuggling to Aceh
RI asks Thailand to curb arms smuggling to Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked the Thai government to curb arms smuggling from the country to the war-torn province of Aceh and ensure that no Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels seek asylum in Thailand. During the meeting with Thailand's visiting Minister of Foreign Affairs Surakiart Sathirathai on Friday, Megawati specifically asked the Thai government to look into the issues.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Aceh war in the eyes of international community
The Aceh war in the eyes of international community Bantarto Bandoro Editor, 'The Indonesian Quarterly', Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id At midnight on May 18, after tense talks between the authorities and the leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels in Tokyo had broken down, President Megawati Soekarnoputri placed Aceh under martial law and gave the Indonesian Military (TNI) the green light to launch what could be the country's largest...
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese students resume studies in damaged buildings
Acehnese students resume studies in damaged buildings A'an Suryana and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian senior high school students (photo right) pray in front of their classroom on Friday after it was burned down by unidentified assailants in Aceh Besar. Thousands of school students in war-torn Aceh were forced on Friday to resume learning activities in the ruins of school buildings following a massive burning campaign of school buildings that started four days ago.
Sat, 24 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda vows to continue despite strike threat
Garuda vows to continue despite strike threat Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the threat of 641 technicians striking from May 27 to May 29, state-owned airline Garuda Indonesia has assured customers it will still operate as usual. "We will run normally even if the technicians go on strike," Garuda spokesman Pujobroto said Friday.
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War in Aceh
War in Aceh Peace talks between the Indonesian government and separatist rebels from Aceh province held in Tokyo broke off Sunday with no agreement. Within hours, Indonesia's President Megawati Soekarnoputri declared effective martial law in Aceh and ordered an army assault on the Free Aceh Movement, the pro-independence rebel group, known locally as GAM. Indonesia is a multicultural, multiracial nation of many religions and languages.