Archive: 3 May 2003
102 articles found
Sat, 03 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.
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Checked JP/5/D00 ANPAc..r.. University-choices-locals More local universities offering world-class education Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta In the past parents did not have many options but to send their children to overseas universities to get a better quality of education. At present, the choices are a lot more varied. Many local universities have introduced international standards in their curricula and some have even received international accreditation.
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Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 5, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, May 5, 2003 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Membagi Titik by students of the Indonesian Arts Intitute, Yogyakarta, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 9. * Photo Japanese Face, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 5 to May 30.
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Page 1 head, May 3, 2003
Page 1 head, May 3, 2003 1. EDUCATION: 1 x 30 Education bill poses problems 2. IMF: Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah 3. INUL: Attack on Inul against freedom of expression 4. TENNIS: 2 x 24 Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah
Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is determined not to extend its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), due to end this year, Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday. "The government is determined to end the IMF (agreement). But we have to prepare ourselves for that. It means we have to tap domestic resources," Hamzah said after Friday prayers at Al Falah Mosque, Tangerang, Banten.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/F00
JP/7/F00 INDONESIA AND THE PHILIPPINES: COMPELLING SIMILARITIES Neighbors -- and also twins? Hal Hill and Mohammad Sadli Jakarta Indonesia and the Philippines share much in common. They have similar per capita incomes. They are neighbors, founding members of ASEAN, and the world's two largest archipelagic states. Both have female heads of states, daughters of former presidents who were pushed out of power around 1966. Both countries have at times been "written off". The late Prof.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police, land agency sign MOU
Police, land agency sign MOU JAKARTA: National Land Agency (BPN) head Luthfi I. Nasution and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar agreed to further cooperation in investigating agrarian disputes on Friday. Luthfi said BPN expected the cooperation would settle civil land disputes across the country, particularly on land ownership document forgery.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Trisakti rekindles zeal to settle cases
Trisakti rekindles zeal to settle cases Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing that the government would freeze the human rights violation case on the shooting of students and other citizens in 1998 and 1999, the students of Trisakti University opened on Friday a 10-day event to mobilize people's support on the adjudication of the perpetrators.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Free aerobic workouts at Senayan
Free aerobic workouts at Senayan JAKARTA: Five trainers will lead aerobic workouts of various endurance levels at the West Plaza of Bung Karno sports stadium in South Jakarta early on Sunday morning. The workouts, which are free of charge, will feature five aerobic instructors, including Vicky Burki, Berti Tilarso, Antonius, Fifi Sijangga and Lody. The instructors will lead participants through various aerobic exercises, including fun aerobics, salsa, dangdut aerobics and cardio-dance.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS taking heavy toll on tourist industry in Batam
SARS taking heavy toll on tourist industry in Batam M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) across East Asia has had a devastating effect on tourism on Batam island, businesspeople have said.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup JAKARTA: Indonesia is drawn against Germany in the Fed Cup World Group play-offs. The tie will be staged in Jakarta on July 19 through July 20, a report said on Friday. The Indonesian team, comprising Angelique Widjaja, Wynne Adiati Prakusya, Sandy Gumulya and Suzanna Anggarkusuma, secured its berth in the play-offs after their winning run at the Tokyo qualifying stage last week.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Pesantren' teaches rote memorization of Koran
'Pesantren' teaches rote memorization of Koran Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Kebumen, Central Java Education plays a very important role in life. With this truth in mind, ustadz (Islamic teacher) Nurcholis Sanusi and his wife set up a pesantren, or Islamic boarding school, for children in the village of Tersobo 2 in Prembun district, Kebumen, Central Java.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah
Govt determined to part with IMF: Hamzah Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is determined not to extend its agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), due to end this year, Vice President Hamzah Haz said on Friday. "The government is determined to end the IMF (agreement). But we have to prepare ourselves for that. It means we have to tap domestic resources," Hamzah said after Friday prayers at Al Falah Mosque, Tangerang, Banten.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI students to enter int'l contests
RI students to enter int'l contests The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two high school students from the Central Java town of Surakarta will be taking part in international contests this year. Fajar Yuliawan, a student at state-run SMP I in Surakarta, will participate in a world mathematics contest in Japan in August, while Aditya Dharma Surya, who attends the same high school, will take part in the World School Debate Championships in Peru in July.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
We know Lebanese team's depth, says Indonesian manager
We know Lebanese team's depth, says Indonesian manager Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will play Lebanon in a pre-Olympic U-23 soccer match here on Saturday, with the hosts saying that they are aware of their opponent's depth and have prepared their strategy accordingly. "We know their strength after watching their game in Jordan," Indonesian team manager Irawadi D. Hanafi said here on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Press freedom and the reality check
Press freedom and the reality check DISCOURSE To mark the World Press Freedom Day, which falls today on May 3, we interviewed Jakob Oetama, the co-founder of Kompas daily newspaper, to talk about the issue and how it relates to his own newspaper. Here are excerpts: Question:What is press freedom to you and your paper? Answer: I'm one of those who believe in free and responsible press. I never believe that freedom should be absolute, or in freedom for freedom's sake.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 line x 47
1 line x 47 JP/5/D08 2 lines x 22 South Nias people reject interim regent 1 line x 41 Two RI students to participate in world contests 2 lines x 33 Aceh governor under scrutiny for alleged fund mismanagement
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RESPONDING TO ACEH: The chairman of the Acehnese Legislators
RESPONDING TO ACEH: The chairman of the Acehnese Legislators Forum, Teuku Syaiful Achmad (right), and Indonesia's negotiator in dealings with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), Wiryono Sastrohandoyo, answer questions from the audience during a weekly discussion held at the House of Representatives building in Central Jakarta. The talk on Friday, titled "Finding the Best Solutions for the Aceh Issue", was held in response to the latest developments in Aceh.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Quality of
Quality of Berri juice Through this letter I would like to attract the attention of the producers of Berri Indosari. On April 29 I poured a glass of unsweetened Berri Orange Juice from a two-liter bottle. I was shocked because it was already mildly fermented. The house maid told me that even when she opened the bottle for the first time the previous day, fumes came from the bottle. I checked the expiry date -- it was May 23, 2003.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hero's net profit drops 71.4%
Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year. In a report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the company said the fall in net profit was attributed to rising sales costs from Rp 416 billion last year to Rp 495 billion.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
No increased health checks at the airports, despite ASEAN pact
No increased health checks at the airports, despite ASEAN pact Sari P. Setiogi and Wahyoe Boedhiwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar Three days after leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreed to make concerted efforts to contain Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), authorities here have yet to implement health screenings at the country's airports.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/E00
JP/6/E00 Laborers all over the world commemorated Labor Day, also called May Day, on Thursday, May 1. In Indonesia, the observance of the May Day was filled with street demonstrations in several big cities. For Indonesian workers, Labor Day is still far from a grateful ceremony. Since the reform movement in 1998 Indonesia has had three presidents, B.J. Habibie, Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Soekarnoputri, who have had their own Cabinets and ministers with their own policies.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/M10
JP/14/M10 Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year. In a report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the company said the fall in net profit was attributed to rising sales costs from Rp 416 billion last year to Rp 495 billion.
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;JP; JP/16/O00 Jobs-gallery-recognition JP/ / checked Pri Notowidigdo The Amrop Hever Group Global Executive Search, Jakarta (e-mail: pri.notowidigdo@amrophever.com) Getting recognition for your contributions Do you ever wonder why your friend got promoted and you didn't? Do you feel that you're intelligent and work hard but somehow your career is not progressing in the way that you think it should?
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beijing sees SARS peaking, rural China a worry
Beijing sees SARS peaking, rural China a worry Juliana Liu Reuters Beijing China said on Friday the worst appeared to be over for SARS- stricken Beijing as international experts said China faced a crucial battle in the next few months to contain the virus and stop it spreading globally. There was worrying news from Hong Kong where a group of scientists said the virus had been mutating rapidly, making a cure or vaccine more difficult.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vishnu K. Mahmud
Vishnu K. Mahmud Contributor Jakarta vmahmud@yahoo.com Aryana Haribawa was given a challenge: create a piece of software so everyone can go home by 5 p.m. It wasn't going to be easy. But as IT director for Lowe Indonesia, one of the premier advertising agencies in the country, he had to develop a centralized system to consolidate and manage data from the company's various multimillion dollar accounts. "The old system was a combination of a multitude of small applications.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
SARS hit test credibility of ASEAN and China
SARS hit test credibility of ASEAN and China S. Pushpanathan, Assistant Director, External Relations, ASEAN Secretariat, Jakarta Just as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was picking up the pieces and putting in place major initiatives to integrate the region and make it globally competitive after the financial crisis of 1997, the economic slowdown of the new millennium and last year's Bali bombing, another challenge, this time from an unknown and mutant microbe, has reared its...
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. RITUAL -- A line, 7 col, 42 pts
1. RITUAL -- A line, 7 col, 42 pts JP/17/P00 Village head gets married in annual ritual 2. TENUN -- A line, 7 col, 49 pts Surakarta's Goyor sarongs lose their past appeal 3. SCHOOL -- A line, 5 col, 40 pts 'Pesantren' teach rote memorization of Koran =================== 4. wtg-semarang
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Twilite Orchestra accepts challenge for concert
Twilite Orchestra accepts challenge for concert Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian music is not easily adapted into orchestral ensembles because, unlike many Western musical traditions, it was never especially made for orchestras.
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TV Program: Monday, May 5, 2003
TV Program: Monday, May 5, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Children's Program: Pentas Ceria 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: Grenek 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Talk Show; Cafe Pajak 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hero's net profit drops 71.4%
Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year. In a report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the company said the fall in net profit was attributed to rising sales costs from Rp 416 billion last year to Rp 495 billion.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
New visa rule
New visa rule another burden I read with bewilderment reports of the recent changes to the visa regulations for visitors to this country. Previously, nationals from 48 countries were entitled to obtain a free 60-day visa on arrival in Indonesia. The new legislation allows nationals from just 11 countries (those with reciprocal rights) a 30-day tourist visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/L01
JP/13/L01 _____________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates May 2 ______________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,805.33 5,167.55 5,515.72 5,456.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,176.00 4,609.69 4,917.79 4,867.83 Canadian dollar 1 6,451.86 5,743.54 6,130.01 6,065.17 Swiss franc 1 6,813.69 6,067.66 6,473.78 6,407.43 Danish krone 1 1,386.62...
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UNICEF awards RI children
UNICEF awards RI children JAKARTA: Sixteen children have been nominated by non- governmental organizations and the government for the inaugural United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Award for Youth Leadership in East Asia and the Pacific. The winners will be announced on May 6, during the 6th East Asia and Pacific Ministerial Consultation on Children, to take place in Bali from May 5 to May 7. "Unicef wants to ensure Indonesian children have a voice in the decisions affecting them.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nervous Acehnese make political calculations
Nervous Acehnese make political calculations Otto Syamsuddin Ishak, Sociologist, Jakarta There are various political calculations regarding Aceh; for instance, the planned military operation estimated to cost more than Rp 1 trillion for the first six months; or speculation of corruption regarding funds of Rp 6 trillion for the province, of which the local administration will only manage Rp 1.5 trillion.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali bomb suspects should not get death penalty if convicted,
Bali bomb suspects should not get death penalty if convicted, Australian minister says Associated Press Melbourne, Australia Australia's foreign minister on Friday called on Indonesia's judicial system not invoke the death penalty if it convicts a group of suspects in last year's deadly Bali bombings. The Oct. 12 blasts in the resort island's nightclub district killed 202 people, mainly foreign vacationers including 89 Australians.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 3, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, May 3, 2003 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Membagi Titik by students of the Indonesian Arts Intitute, Yogyakarta, Lontar Gallery, Jl. Utan Kayu 68H, East Jakarta (Tel. 8573388), 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., until May 9. * Photo Japanese Face, Pusat Kebudayaan Jepang - The Japan Foundation, Summitmas I, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 61-62 South Jakarta (Tel. 5201266), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 5 to May 30.
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SARS deals a heavy blow to tourism in Batam
SARS deals a heavy blow to tourism in Batam M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post Jakarta The outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) across East Asia has had a devastating effect on tourism on Batam island, businesspeople have said.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
NPL Ruling to be Implemented in June
NPL Ruling to be Implemented in June Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said on Friday it would move ahead with its plans to implement a regulation, starting next month, that requires banks to reduce their non-performing loans (NPLs) to a maximum of 5 percent of outstanding liabilities. Sjahril Sabirin, the central bank governor, told reporters he was optimistic that banks could meet the new requirement. "The progress is okay so far.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
305,000 illiterate in NTB
305,000 illiterate in NTB MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Around 305,000 people in West Nusa Tenggara are illiterate, according to estimates by a local official on Friday. Head of the West Nusa Tenggara office for education, youth and sports affairs Zaini Arony said that the 305,000 illiterates were in the 10 to 40 age group. The province has a population of around 3.8 million. Governor Harun Al Rasyid said he hoped to eliminate illiteracy within five years.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tebet land scandal, case of city losing its assets
Tebet land scandal, case of city losing its assets Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The illegal sales of the city administration's nine-hectare site in the subdistrict of Tebet Barat, South Jakarta, to private companies was another example of how the city lost its assets. A reliable source at the Bung Karno Sports Complex Management (BP Gelora Bung Karno) said on Friday that the asset sales was conducted by a former high-ranking official in the city administration in the 1980s.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI media yet to enjoy press freedom
RI media yet to enjoy press freedom Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most media in the country have yet to enjoy freedom of the press following the downfall of the repressive New Order regime in 1998 due to a number of factors, including economic constraints. Chairman of the Indonesian Newspaper Publishers Association Leo Batubara revealed on Friday that only 30 percent of 596 print media in the country were considered "healthy" and profitable.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
24,000 infants die of heart defects annually
24,000 infants die of heart defects annually Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 40,000 babies are born with heart defects every year, some 25,000 of whom need immediate surgery, an expert says, adding that only around 600 babies, or roughly two percent, are operated on. "The remaining 24,000 or so babies would most likely die," Jusuf Rachmat, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Harapan Kita National Cardiovascular Center, told reporters on Thursday.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian boys' tennis team followed the Fed Cup women to enjoy a rare opportunity in the limelight after securing a berth in the next Junior Davis Cup competition.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car
LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Totok M.S. Soegandi, a senior researcher at the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), displayed two prototypes of an Indonesian-made electric car at a seminar here on Thursday. However, he conceded it would still take years before the car hit Jakarta streets.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/M00
JP/14/M00 Stock prices in the Jakarta Stocx Exchange (in rupiah) on May 2, 2003 ______________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 700 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 70 0 1,898,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 130 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 115 -25 500 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 675 -25 77,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 0 Alumindo Light 165 -5 45,000...
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI students to participate in int'l contests
RI students to participate in int'l contests The Jakarta Post Jakarta Two high school students from the Central Java town of Surakarta will be taking part in international contests this year. Fajar Yuliawan, a student at state-run SMP I in Surakarta, will participate in a world mathematics contest in Japan in August, while Aditya Dharma Surya, who attends the same high school, will take part in the World School Debate Championships in Peru in July.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, May 3, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, May 3, 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 Kid Action 3:30 Music 5:00 TV Drama 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Music 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Kamera Ria TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison
Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who is awaiting trial for treason, was transferred from the National Police detention center to Salemba detention center in Central Jakarta on Friday under the escort of at least 60 police officers. The transfer was made after the Central Jakarta District Court granted a request by his team of lawyers, led by Mahendradatta, who complained that his cell at the police headquarters was too crowded.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/14/M05
JP/14/M05 P&G Indonesia teams up with DNR JAKARTA: Consumer goods maker PT Procter & Gamble Indonesia (P&G) appointed PT Dos Ni Roha (DNR) as the new distributor of the company's goods for Greater Jakarta and West Kalimantan, a company press statement said on Friday. The company said that DNR had invested about Rp 6 billion (US$639,641) to expand its distribution facilities.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
New tourist visa policy
New tourist visa policy Further to various letters in The Jakarta Post regarding the Indonesian government's new tourist visa policy, I can only say how valid the points are that they have raised. I recently retired after spending the majority of my working life overseas including the last ten years in Indonesia. Although British, I would much prefer to spend much of my time in a warm climate rather than that in UK especially the cold winter.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 houses in Bogor hit by landslide
4 houses in Bogor hit by landslide BOGOR: Four houses in South Bogor collapsed in a landslide early on Friday. The houses were located on a hillside in Jerokuta, Empang subdistrict, South Bogor. Dozens of houses have been built on the hillside here, even though the land is considered unstable. Residents worried that another landslide would follow, due to heavy rain that had drenched the area over the last few days.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/F01
JP/7/F01 SARS hit tests credibility of ASEAN and China S. Pushpanathan Assistant Director External Relations ASEAN Secretariat Jakarta 2. Bayu -- The habit of rejecting bills must end with access to information 1 X 30 Discussing bill openly not taboo Bayu Wicaksono Association of Public Attorneys (P3I) Jakarta 3. France should strengthen ties with Asian countries 2 X 15 France should boost relations with Asia V.K. Chin The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup
Indonesia secures berth in Junior Davis Cup Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian boys' tennis team followed the Fed Cup women to enjoy a rare opportunity in the limelight after securing a berth in the next Junior Davis Cup competition.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Azyu
1. Azyu 2 X 23 JP/6/E01 Part 1 of 2 Exploring historical roots of Muslim crisis 2. 6Purba 2 X 30 Nurcholish candidacy may lead him into hazardous political trap
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression'
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression' Arya Abhiseka The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hundreds of protesters hit the streets on Friday in front of Hotel Indonesia, Central Jakarta, to demonstrate support for dangdut performer Inul Daratista, who in recent weeks has been the center of attention regarding her titillating performances.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, May 3, 2003
Where to go in Semarang: Saturday, May 3, 2003 Tour and Travel Services * Antara Travel Service, Puri Anjasmoro, Ruko E1/9 (Tel. 024- 7605341, fax: 024-7605779). * Electra Duta Wisata Tour and Travel, Jl. Gajah Mada 1 (Tel. 024-3518444, 3511112, fax: 3511114). * Fortuna Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr. Cipto 286-288 (Tel. 024- 8313382, 8445457). * Gema Mahardika Tours and Travel, Jl. Dr. Setiabudi 53A (Tel. 7473245). * Giantra Wisata, Jl. Letjen M.T. Haryono517B (Tel. 024- 8443333, fax: 8447374).
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/E05
JP/6/E05 CHECKED PHOTO A SGU INFORMAL DISCUSSION: The rector of the Swiss German University (SGU), Peter Pscheid, talks to students on the university's campus in the Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) housing complex in Serpong, Banten. IT CLASS: Students of the Swiss German University receive instruction in information technology. JP/Arief Suhardiman CAMPUS INFO: A Canadian university representative explains requirements for Indonesian students to study in Canada.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Indopak -- 48pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -50
1. Indopak -- 48pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -50 JP/11/J00 Pakistan hails India's move to restore ties or Pakistan hails India's move 2. Turkey -- 36pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -45 Turk quake school hopes fade, riots flare or Turk quake school hopes fade 3. Austra -- 32pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line-35 Downer opposed to death for Bali bombers 4. Women -- 32pts Bodoni L/c 5col. 1line -35 Women in parliament on the rise: UN ------------ 5. Caps A-4x12 6. ASEAN-ATW
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, minus East Timor
Indonesia, minus East Timor JAKARTA: The government has released a new map of Indonesia, which scraps now independent East Timor and the Malaysian-owned islands of Sipadan and Ligitan. The map, to a 1:5,000,000 scale, was launched in conjunction with National Education Day on Friday. Head of the Coordinating Body for Survey and National Mapping, Rudolf W. Matindas, said it in cooperation with and the Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs had completed the map.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car 2
* Headlines: LIPI launches first Indonesian-made electric car 2 * National: 24,000 infants die of heart defects annually 4 * Archipelago: Aceh governor scrutinized for alleged fraud 5 * Opinion: France should boost relations with Asia 7 * City: Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison 8 * Sports: De la Hoya favored to win non-title bout 9 * World: Downer opposed to death for Bali bombers 11 * Business: Oil extends bounce from five-month low 14 * Features: Santoso aims to rule the airwaves 20
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oracle Collaboration Suite everything in a single inbox
Oracle Collaboration Suite everything in a single inbox Lela E. Madjiah The Jakarta Post Jakarta Nothing frustrates computer users more than viruses attacking their system and frequent downtime. In fact, virus attacks and downtime have become so common they are considered a given, part of the game. In a company where communication is vital, virus outbreaks and downtime affects whole systems of operation, including email and file sharing.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression'
'Attack on Inul against freedom of expression' Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of protesters hit the streets on Friday in front of Hotel Indonesia, Central Jakarta, to demonstrate support for dangdut performer Inul Daratista, who in recent weeks has been the center of attention regarding her titillating performances.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ban on import
Ban on import of used clothes From Warta Kota The Department of Industry and Commerce seems to have made every effort to ban the importation of used clothes into the country. They have even burned bales of imported secondhand clothes recently, arguing that they were potentially contaminated with Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which is currently sweeping some Asian countries.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ASSET: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. ASSET: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 JP/8/G00 scandal, case of city losing its assets 2. WATER: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Water refill outlets thrive despite concerns about hygiene or Water refill outlets thrive despite hygiene concerns 3. BAASYIR: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Ba'asyir moved to Salemba prison 4. SPEAK: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 30 'I am afraid of getting laid off'
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Panarub workers rally for JPK
Panarub workers rally for JPK TANGERANG: Some 300 workers of PT Panarub, a company that produces Adidas shoes in Pasar Baru, Tangerang municipality, staged a rally at the factory compound on Friday to demand health allowances (JPK). The rally degenerated into a clash with dozens of security personnel and management staff when the latter tried to block the workers' way into the factory. No one was injured during the clash because several police officers managed to calm the angry workers.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DUIT (4 x 12)
1. DUIT (4 x 12) Asian monies up, weak U.S. economic data hurt dollar 2. GOLD (1 x 21) Gold price edges lower 3. Viet (1 x 24) Vietnam Airlines slashes fares to encourage visitors to come back 4. Oil (1 x 36) Oil extends bounce from 5-month low
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Berchman Heroe, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java
Berchman Heroe, Contributor, Temanggung, Central Java For years, every village head in Traji -- a remote village in Keparakan, Temanggung -- has had to do more than just take care of his people. Every year, at Sura, the first month according to the Javanese calendar, he has to be remarried.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
PT KAI seeks limit on airline price war
PT KAI seeks limit on airline price war Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java State railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) has strongly urged the government to limit the ongoing price war between domestic airlines, which has had a domino effect on the company.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hero's net profit drops 71.4%
Hero's net profit drops 71.4% JAKARTA: Publicly listed retailer PT Hero Supermarket announced on Friday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year dropped by 71.4 percent to Rp 4.3 billion (US$497,109) compared to the same period last year. In a report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the company said the fall in net profit was attributed to rising sales costs from Rp 416 billion last year to Rp 495 billion.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
South Nias people reject appointment of acting regent
South Nias people reject appointment of acting regent Hundreds of people in the North Sumatra regency of South Nias grouped in the Alliance for Nias Reform Movement (AGRN) demonstrated in Medan on Friday, rejecting the appointment of Hengki Yusuf Wau as acting regent. They threatened to continue demonstrating at the governor's office and to turn South Nias into a sea of fire if Governor Tengku Rizal Nurdin failed to meet their demand.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maternal mortality rate investigation
Maternal mortality rate investigation JAKARTA: An international organization has agreed to research Indonesia's high maternal mortality rate to help formulate a strategy to reduce the death rate. The research will be conduced by the Initiative for Maternal Mortality Program Assessment (IMMPACT) in cooperation with the University of Indonesia. Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi, during the launch of the program, said efforts to curb the death rate since 1988 had failed to live up to expectations.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
PT KAI urges govt to limit airline price war
PT KAI urges govt to limit airline price war Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung, West Java State railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI) has strongly urged the government to limit the ongoing price war between domestic airlines, which has had a domino effect on the company.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/F13
JP/7/F13 Ahead of 2004, we see reckless establishment of new regions Pre-2004, House recklessly establishes new regions House reckleslly sets up new regions Robert Endi Jaweng Regional Autonomy Watch KPPOD Jakarta Early this year, a plenary session of the House of Representatives again approved the ratification of 10 laws regarding the establishment of 25 new autonomous regions.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Discussing bill openly not taboo for the sake of public interest
Discussing bill openly not taboo for the sake of public interest Bayu Wicaksono, Association of Public Attorneys, (P3I), Jakarta Why is it that people here almost always reject a bill? Such rejection seems to have become a social habit. This may reflect democracy among the grass roots level -- yet often those joining such movements are found to be in the dark about why they are rejecting the bills.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Timah posts sharp increase in profit
Timah posts sharp increase in profit JAKARTA: State-owned mining company PT Timah announced on Friday that its first quarter net profit soared sharply to Rp 27.1 billion (US$3.1 million) from Rp 1.1. billion in the same period last year on cost-cutting measures and the higher price of tin. The average price of tin in the quarter was about $4,010 per ton, or a 14.56 increase from the average price level from the same quarter last year.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ananda returns to European racing tour
Ananda returns to European racing tour The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a one-and-a-half year absence due to lack of financial support, Indonesian motor racer Ananda Mikola is returning to Europe to compete in the Formula World Series Lights beginning in two weeks. Ananda's European tour, which will involve races in all 16 rounds of the series ending November, will be supported financially by Italian football giant AC Milan, Ananda's manager Zulkarnaen said during a press conference Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education bill poses problems
Education bill poses problems The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Massive demonstrations for and against the controversial education bill continued on Friday with warnings that its endorsement will pose a serious threat to national unity. In observance of the National Education Day that falls on May 2 annually, thousands of students and teachers in Jakarta and other cities nationwide hit the streets to express their stances on the bill.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indians to learn Balinese dance
Indians to learn Balinese dance DENPASAR, Bali: Two students from the Indonesian Arts School (STSI) in Denpasar left on Friday for India to teach Indians Balinese dance and music. STSI head Wayan Rai said the students, I Wayan Wija and I Made Karyana, were the school's top graduates in 2001 and 2003. He said the two would become staff members of the Indonesian Embassy in India, as people there were keen to learn Balinese dance and music.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Santoso bridges isolation over the radio
Santoso bridges isolation over the radio Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Santoso had no experience in running a radio station, but when he and his friends founded a radio news network, 68H, they ended a 30-year monopoly over Indonesia's airwaves by the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI). Initially set up as 68H on April 29, 1999 and renamed as Radio 68H in 2002, the radio station recently marked its fourth year of broadcasting independent news.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign commitment to RI integrity questioned
Foreign commitment to RI integrity questioned Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government reacted strongly on Friday to the international community for keeping up pressure on Indonesia to avoid the use of force in Aceh, saying it had failed to live up to its commitment to the country's national integrity.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education bill poses problems
Education bill poses problems The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Massive demonstrations for and against the controversial education bill continued on Friday with warnings that its endorsement will pose a serious threat to national unity. In observance of the National Education Day that falls on May 2 annually, thousands of students and teachers in Jakarta and other cities nationwide hit the streets to express their stances on the bill.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error JAKARTA: British tap water company Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) has admitted the possibility of human error in a billing dispute that prompted a customer to file a police report against the company on Monday. TPJ spokesman Rhamses Simanjuntak said the company was investigating the matter and that the process could take time, considering that the billing dispute occurred in January 2000.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/D06
JP/5/D06 JP/5/D00 Indians to learn Balinese dance DENPASAR, Bali: Two students from the Indonesian Arts School (STSI) in Denpasar left on Friday for India to teach Indians Balinese dance and music. STSI head Wayan Rai said the students, I Wayan Wija and I Made Karyana, were the school's top graduates in 2001 and 2003. He said the two would become staff members of the Indonesian Embassy in India, as people there were keen to learn Balinese dance and music.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM, small armed
GAM, small armed separatists With reference to the editorial entitled Peace versus sovereignty (The Jakarta Post, April 29) I would like to share my views as follows. First, we have to value or to see the statement made by Coordinating Minister of Political Affairs and Security Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in a precise context and of the environment of the condition and situation at that time.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nurcholish may fall into a presidential trap
Nurcholish may fall into a presidential trap Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Amid the flurry of several groups now campaigning for the presidential candidacy of Nurcholish Madjid, the respected Muslim scholar may have to contemplate his own sermon in which he warned about the danger of uncontrollable political ambition.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Santoso aims to rule the airwaves
Santoso aims to rule the airwaves Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Santoso had no experience in running a radio station, but when he and his friends founded a radio news network, 68H, they ended a 30-year monopoly over Indonesia's airwaves by the state-run Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI). Initially set up as 68H on April 29, 1999 and renamed as Radio 68H in 2002, the radio station recently marked its fourth year of broadcasting independent news.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police, land agency sign MOU
Police, land agency sign MOU JAKARTA: National Land Agency (BPN) head Luthfi I. Nasution and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar agreed to further cooperation in investigating agrarian disputes on Friday. Luthfi said BPN expected the cooperation would settle civil land disputes across the country, particularly on land ownership document forgery.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Firm action
Firm action needed against GAM From Media Indonesia The 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. Recent public protests at several offices of the Joint Security Committee (JSC) in Aceh have mostly been triggered by abduction and extortion committed by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error
TPJ looks into Rp 5,000 billing error JAKARTA: British tap water company Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) has admitted the possibility of human error in a billing dispute that prompted a customer to file a police report against the company on Monday. TPJ spokesman Rhamses Simanjuntak said the company was investigating the matter and that the process could take time, considering that the billing dispute occurred in January 2000.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
LIPI launches first RI-made electric car
LIPI launches first RI-made electric car JP/1/ACEH 1 x 42 Foreign countries' commitment to RI integrity queried JP/4/4sars 3 x 18 No increased health checks at airports, despite ASEAN accord JP/2/TRISAKTI 1 x 45 Trisakti rekindles zeal to settle rights cases
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Goyor sarongs lose their appeal
Goyor sarongs lose their appeal Kartika Bagus C., Contributor, Surakarta, Central Java Indonesians are quite familiar with sarongs that are both easy to use and find, as well popular after having been transformed by modern, contemporary designs. Previously, sarongs were only worn to keep one warm on cold nights or during prayer at mosques. But in the hands of creative designers, sarongs have been turned into stunning skirts, gowns, blouses and fashion accessories.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup
RI to host Germany in Fed Cup JAKARTA: Indonesia is drawn against Germany in the Fed Cup World Group play-offs. The tie will be staged in Jakarta on July 19 through July 20, a report said on Friday. The Indonesian team, comprising Angelique Widjaja, Wynne Adiati Prakusya, Sandy Gumulya and Suzanna Anggarkusuma, secured its berth in the play-offs after their winning run at the Tokyo qualifying stage last week.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/D00
JP/5/D00 Vietnamese boat people in limbo BATAM, Riau: Officials on the industrial island of Batam said they were waiting for instructions on what to do with the 31 Vietnamese boat people who arrived on the island last week. The outgoing chief of Batam's immigration office, Mardjono, said his office was waiting for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to decide on the matter.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
In for difficult year
In for difficult year Minister of Finance Boediono was not exaggerating in charting out a much more difficult time for both the economy and fiscal management in 2004 due to the combination of unfavorable external and internal factors. The global economic outlook remains uncertain with big downside risks despite the successful end of the war in Iraq, and intra-regional economic activities in Asia have been hindered by the threats of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh governor under scrutiny for alleged fund mismanagement
Aceh governor under scrutiny for alleged fund mismanagement Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central government is investigating Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh for alleged misappropriation of general allocation funds for the conflict-torn province, a minister said on Friday.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P mulls coalition with Golkar
PDI-P mulls coalition with Golkar Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite mounting criticism against Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) forging a coalition with Golkar, PDI Perjuangan leader Taufik Kiemas said on Friday that the ruling party was ready to join forces with the political vehicle of former dictator Soeharto.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bad taxi service
Bad taxi service The poor distribution of reliable taxis in Jakarta is one thing that never ceases to cause me stress. Take the Soekarno- Hatta airport, for example. Trying to find a decent taxi there is like trying to find a needle in a haystack, with most of the taxis refusing to use their meter and demanding astronomical prices. One would think that in an international airport, the taxi service would be at least satisfactory. Don't we want to create a good first impression for foreigners?
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Last three Panwaslu members elected
Last three Panwaslu members elected Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta, Jakarta One scholar, one women's activist and one cleric have been chosen to fill the last three seats in the nine-member Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu).
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
Most U.S. firms in SE Asia don't see eEcon Rebound Until '04
Most U.S. firms in SE Asia don't see eEcon Rebound Until '04 Dow Jones Singapore A majority of U.S. business executives based in Southeast Asia said they believe it will take until late 2004 for Asia to recover from its economic slump, according to a survey published on Friday by the American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. Only 36 percent of the 313 business leaders surveyed said they expect the region's economies to rebound by the end of 2003.
Sat, 03 May 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/E07
JP/6/E07 Part 1 of 2 The historical roots of the Muslim crisis Azyumardi Azra Rector State Islamic University (Al Jami'ah al Islamiyyah al Hukumiyyah - UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta TOLONG BIARKAN ITALIC SAJA - SESUAI ASLINYA DAN PERMINTAAN PAK SABAM "Despite the immense destruction inflicted on the Iraqi people at the hands of the Crusader Jewish alliance, and in spite of the appalling number of dead, exceeding a million, the Americans ...