Archive: 20 June 2003
72 articles found
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Govt plans rewards in poverty fight
Govt plans rewards in poverty fightDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an attempt to accelerate poverty alleviation programs, Minister of Finance Boediono has proposed a scheme that will reward regions with good records in fighting poverty with grants from the central government.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
MPR faction plans investment forum
MPR faction plans investment forum JAKARTA: In a bid to boost investment in the country, the Regional Representative Faction of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in collaboration with the association of local governments in Indonesia is scheduled to hold a regional investment forum in...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Asian ministers to discuss $1b Asian Bond Fund
Asian ministers to discuss $1b Asian Bond FundMichael Mathes, Agence France-Presse, Bangkok Ministers from 18 Asian nations will meet in northern Thailand from Friday for talks expected to focus on the US$1 billion Asian Bond Fund, an initiative of Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Komnas HAM's accountability
Komnas HAM's accountability An intense row has recently developed between the Indonesia Military (TNI) and the Indonesian National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) over the latter's discovery of a mass grave in Aceh.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Indonesian visitors to HK drops by 89 percent
Indonesian visitors to HK drops by 89 percent JAKARTA: The number of Indonesian visitors to Hong Kong has declined by 89 percent due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak."There were 10,200 Indonesians who visited Hong Kong in March but the number sharply dropped to 2,022 people...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
JakArt@2003 hits shopping malls across the city
JakArt@2003 hits shopping malls across the cityArya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ask anyone here what she or he would prefer to do: a) go to a shopping mall or b) watch a dance performance. It is likely that the answer would be a).
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Mega to inaugurate new industrial estates on Batam
Mega to inaugurate new industrial estates on BatamFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to inaugurate four new industrial complexes on Batam next month, which will cover a combined area of 700 hectares and accomodate up to 30 foreign companies from...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
House to use recess to debate crucial bill
House to use recess to debate crucial billKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives has expressed optimism that it will endorse the bill on the constitutional court on time to meet the deadline set by the amended Constitution.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Akbar snubbed by press after scuffle
Akbar snubbed by press after scuffle MANADO, North Sulawesi: Local reporters have decided to band together and boycott all of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung's activities and media events during his three-day visit to the province after some unnecessary roughness by Golkar heavies on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
BII launches new ATM card
BII launches new ATM card JAKARTA: Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), in cooperation with MasterCard International, has launched its new automatic teller machine (ATM) card, ComboCard.ComboCard customers can choose to authorize the use of their cards by entering their personal identification...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Govt invites liners as 'strategic partners' in seaport
Govt invites liners as 'strategic partners' in seaportThe Jakarta Post JakartaAfter failing to entice investors in the planned Bojonegara seaport in Banten, the government has decided to build the port itself and then invite shipping liners to invest in the seaport's terminals.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
House to use recess to deliberate crucial bill
House to use recess to deliberate crucial billKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives has expressed optimism that it will endorse the bill on the constitutional court on time to meet the deadline set by the amended Constitution.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Government seeks access to Indonesians detained in RP
Government seeks access to Indonesians detained in RPFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Phnom Penh Indonesia is seeking access to four Indonesian men arrested in General Santos city on the island of Mindanao for carrying explosives, as the Philippine authorities are trying to establish links...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Papua demands fair royalties
Papua demands fair royaltiesFrom Bisnis IndonesiaThe recent complaint lodged by Papua's Puncak Jaya regional administration regarding its royalties from PT Freeport Indonesia should get a fair and wise response from the government, because the demand is valid.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
House won't okay use of budget to cover jet deal
House won't okay use of budget to cover jet dealAdianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives will not approve the use of the state budget to reimburse the State Logistics Company (Bulog) for the US$26 million down payment for Russian-made jet fighters and helicopters,...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
JakArt@2003
JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90"June 20 Photo Exhibition Djakarta, Jakarta, Jakarte by William R. Durman Gedung Dua8, Jl Kemang Utara no. 28, South Jakarta - (Tel. 71792049), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Bangladesh seeks Megawati's help for ARF membership
Bangladesh seeks Megawati's help for ARF membershipNadeem Qadir, Agence France-Presse, Dhaka Bangladesh on Thursday sought visiting Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri's backing to join the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) as part of a "Look East" policy to boost its economy.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Aceh: Remedial or restored-independence secession?
Aceh: Remedial or restored-independence secession?Kusnanto Anggoro Senior Researcher Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) is committed to achieving independence by political means, through diplomacy and international law.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
City officials accused of colluding with tax evaders
City officials accused of colluding with tax evadersBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration accused on Thursday officials at the City Revenue Agency of colluding with the managements of the Sahid Jaya Hotel and the Gran Mahakam Hotel, both of which have failed to pay...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
1. ASEAN (1 x 30)
1. ASEAN (1 x 30) China-ASEAN free trade on track 2. BOND (3 x 16) Asian ministers to discuss $1b Asian Bond Fund 3. DUIT (2 x 30) Most Asian monies down; dollar buy talks pulls won down
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Lost future for Aceh's children
Lost future for Aceh's childrenFrom GatraThe operation to restore security in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam has begun. One of the tragic impacts has been arson, with public facilities, particularly school buildings, being burned down, allegedly by the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) -- something...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
JP/3/puteh
JP/3/putehAceh governor called to Jakarta to discuss arrestsThe Jakarta Post JakartaMinister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno called Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh to Jakarta on Thursday evening following the arrest of nine South Aceh administration officials and elected local legislators for alleged...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
'People only think about money, and not others'
'People only think about money, and not others' Many lavish festivities are underway to mark the 476th anniversary of Jakarta, but real life is far removed from the glamor, as there are so many problems facing the city and its residents.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Supervising financial services
Supervising financial services The Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) threw its weight behind the Indonesian government's initiative to establish an independent financial service supervisory authority (FSSA), asserting on Tuesday that the size of its future loan disbursements to the country...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
13 countries to join Thamrin-Samsung Cup
13 countries to join Thamrin-Samsung CupThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A total of 372 players from 13 countries are confirmed to take part in the 2003 Thamrin-Samsung Cup, which will be upgraded to a Group 4-level international tennis tournament from last year's Group 5.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
The indifference hurts deeply
The indifference hurts deeply At least 42,000 Acehnese have reportedly left their homes following the escalating battle between the Indonesian military (TNI) and Free Aceh Movement (GAM).According to the Ministry of Social Affairs, the refugees include 1,100 babies, 4,200 children and 1,000 elderly.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Director arrested for power theft
Director arrested for power theft TANGERANG: The police arrested the director of Cikokol main vegetable market, H. Memet, and one of his staff members, Kinong, on Thursday for allegedly organizing the theft of electricity for hundreds of vegetable vendors at the market.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Toll rate hike and poor service
Toll rate hike and poor serviceFrom Media IndonesiaToll fees in Jakarta have gone up but no improvement has been made to toll road service yet. The following are some examples of poor service that I have noted in the last several days: * The toll road lanes are not well managed because no system...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Investors complain over 'biased' reporting on RI
Investors complain over 'biased' reporting on RIA'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several investors have complained about the biased coverage on Indonesia by both local and foreign media, saying that the tarnished image of the country caused by the negative reporting had contributed to the...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Akbar snubbed by press after scuffle
Akbar snubbed by press after scuffle MANADO, North Sulawesi: Local reporters have decided to band together and boycott all of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung's activities and media events during his three-day visit to the province after some unnecessary roughness by Golkar heavies on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
National park objects to boar hunt
National park objects to boar hunt PADANG, West Sumatra: The head of the Kerinci Seblat National Park, Listya Kusumawardhani, has formally objected to a plan by the Kerinci regental administration and the Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Association (PORBI) to hunt the animal during the Kerinci Art...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
The early fruits of faster free trade
The early fruits of faster free tradeChina Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing To fulfill their commitments to the establishment of a China- ASEAN free-trade area, China and Thailand are set to sign a tariff reduction agreement in Beijing today.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Visiting Indonesian leader vows to boost trade with Bangladesh
Visiting Indonesian leader vows to boost trade with Bangladesh Agencies DhakaIndonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed to boost economic ties with Bangladesh as her visit on Thursday coincided with an opposition strike in the politically volatile country.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Extremist suspect arrested
Extremist suspect arrested MALAYSIA: Police have arrested a suspected member of a regional terrorist network and seized bomb-making chemicals hidden on a plantation in northern Malaysia, a government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Opening day of LG Cup marred by protests, disputes
Opening day of LG Cup marred by protests, disputesMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Protests over match scoring and claims of participation legitimacy marred the opening day of the LG Cup, a national tae kwon do championship, at the Senayan sports complex here on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
House to probe irregularities in Sukhoi deal
House to probe irregularities in Sukhoi dealKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives will set up a special team to investigate the alleged irregularities in the recent purchase of Russian Sukhoi jet fighters and helicopters, a deal worth US$192.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
MPR faction plans investment forum
MPR faction plans investment forum JAKARTA: In a bid to boost investment in the country, the Regional Representative Faction of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) in collaboration with the association of local governments in Indonesia is scheduled to hold a regional investment forum in...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
10 rebels, two soldiers killed in ambush
10 rebels, two soldiers killed in ambushAgencies, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Government troops ambushed dozens of rebel fighters in Aceh Thursday, killing 10 insurgents and losing two soldiers in some of the worst fighting since the government launched its offensive a month ago, the military said.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
* Headlines: Jakarta increasingly unsafe to travel 2
* Headlines: Jakarta increasingly unsafe to travel 2 * National: Amrozi claims threatened with torture 4 * Opinion: Australia's defense policy on terrorism, SE Asia 7 * City: Officials accused of colluding with tax evaders 8 * Sports: 13 countries join Thamrin-Samsung Cup 10 * World: Britain's...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Director arrested for power theft
Director arrested for power theft TANGERANG: The police arrested the director of Cikokol main vegetable market, H. Memet, and one of his staff members, Kinong, on Thursday for allegedly organizing the theft of electricity for hundreds of vegetable vendors at the market.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
TNI applies new tactic in Aceh
TNI applies new tactic in AcehTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe After one month attempting to crush independence rebels in Aceh, the Indonesian Military (TNI) says it is to change strategy so as to intensify night operations.TNI chief Gen.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
RI needs more than luck
RI needs more than luckDavid Sumual, Analyst, Danareksa Research Institute, Jakarta The Indonesian economy has seemingly taken advantage of a number of positive global crosscurrents recently. The impact of SARS nationally is minimal so far.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, June 20, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Friday, June 20, 2003Exhibitions* 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.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
SP's new management now in control of company, Gresik says
SP's new management now in control of company, Gresik saysM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite resistance from some employees and a sacked top executive, the new management of PT Semen Padang (SP) is now in control of the company, parent company PT Semen Gresik claims.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
~Rights body's professionalism
~Rights body's professionalismJP/6/E05 two difficult works -- difficult because they are by nature contradictory.The government has decided to launch a military operation in Aceh province. This decision is full of risks in terms of human rights protection, the focus of the country's National...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Indonesian visitors to HK drops by 89 percent
Indonesian visitors to HK drops by 89 percent JAKARTA: The number of Indonesian visitors to Hong Kong has declined by 89 percent due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak."There were 10,200 Indonesians who visited Hong Kong in March but the number sharply dropped to 2,022 people...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
China-ASEAN free trade on track
China-ASEAN free trade on trackCindy Sui, Agence France-Presse, Phnom Penh Plans for a free trade area linking the world's most populous nation and Southeast Asia by 2010 are on track, with China confident tariffs on a range of products will be dismantled long before then.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Do not neglect child poverty
Do not neglect child poverty Erita Narhetali Director Institute for Marginalized Children Studies Jakarta Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah has admitted that the problem of street children has been poorly addressed.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Trade chiefs aim to boost flagging world talks
Trade chiefs aim to boost flagging world talksPatrick Lannin, Reuters, Brussels Top trade ministers meet in Egypt this weekend to give a push to global talks that have become bogged down on tough issues such as farm reform and access to life-saving medicines for poor countries.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Amrozi claims threatened with torture
Amrozi claims threatened with tortureMuninggar Sri Saraswati and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Makassar One of the main suspects in last year's Bali bombings retracted an incriminating account of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir on Thursday, saying he fabricated his statement to police because of...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Arwin Rasyid appointed as new vice president of bank BNI
Arwin Rasyid appointed as new vice president of bank BNIRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) appointed on Thursday former Bank Danamon president Arwin Rasyid as vice president, dismissing earlier speculations that he would be appointed...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
. Amrozi (1 x 30)
. Amrozi (1 x 30) Amrozi claims threatened with torture 2. Newmont (3 x 16) Newmont, Walhi agree to verify cyanide study 3. Governor (2 x 24) E. Nusa Tenggara legislators elect Tallo as governor 4. Constitution ( 2 x 20) House to use recess to debate crucial bill 5.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Minister, Aceh governor discuss arrests
Minister, Aceh governor discuss arrestsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno called Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh to Jakarta on Thursday evening following the arrest of nine South Aceh administration officials and elected local legislators for alleged links to the Free Aceh...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
RI visitors to HK drops by 89 percent
RI visitors to HK drops by 89 percent JAKARTA: The number of Indonesian visitors to Hong Kong has declined by 89 percent due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak."There were 10,200 Indonesians who visited Hong Kong in March but the number sharply dropped to 2,022 people in...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
JakArt@2003 schedule in shopping malls
JakArt@2003 schedule in shopping mallsDate Venue EventJune 21 5 p.m. Senayan Square Recital by street musicians June 21 1 p.m. Karawaci supermal Play by Teater Tukang June 22 7:30 p.m. Kelapa Gading Food Court Traditional Jakarta play (Lenong) June 22 4 p.m.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
E. Nusa Tenggara legislators elect Tallo as governor
E. Nusa Tenggara legislators elect Tallo as governorYemris Fointuna and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Medan Piet A. Tallo and Frans Lebu Raya were elected as the East Nusa Tenggara governor and deputy governor for the 2003-2008 period in the provincial capital of Kupang on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Third Aussie charged with sex slavery
Third Aussie charged with sex slavery AUSTRALIA: An unemployed man on Thursday became the third person charged under Australian laws prohibiting sexual slavery for allegedly luring three Indonesian women to Sydney and forcing them into prostitution, police said.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Extremist suspect arrested
Extremist suspect arrested MALAYSIA: Police have arrested a suspected member of a regional terrorist network and seized bomb-making chemicals hidden on a plantation in northern Malaysia, a government official said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Surabaya hosts NU youth congress
Surabaya hosts NU youth congress SURABAYA: The 13th Nahdlatul Ulama Youths Association (IPPNU) Congress was officially opened by Vice President Hamzah Haz at the Haj boarding school in Surabaya on Thursday. It will last until Sunday.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Rights activists fleeing Aceh to avoid arrests
Rights activists fleeing Aceh to avoid arrestsThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Leading the life of a human rights activist working in war-torn Aceh is obviously not something that everyone is cut out for.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
'Missing Briton's lover had drug record'
'Missing Briton's lover had drug record'Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Bali Police remain unable to obtain significant clues to locate British aid worker Kate Osborne, 35, but they did reveal that her boyfriend, who is also missing, had a history of involvement in the...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Third Aussie charged with sex slavery
Third Aussie charged with sex slavery AUSTRALIA: An unemployed man on Thursday became the third person charged under Australian laws prohibiting sexual slavery for allegedly luring three Indonesian women to Sydney and forcing them into prostitution, police said.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Shipping lines invited to invest in seaport terminals
Shipping lines invited to invest in seaport terminalsThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta After failing to entice investors in the planned Bojonegara seaport in Banten, the government has decided to build the port itself and then invite shipping lines to invest in the seaport's terminals.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
BII launches new ATM card
BII launches new ATM card JAKARTA: Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII), in cooperation with MasterCard International, has launched its new automatic teller machine (ATM) card, ComboCard.ComboCard customers can choose to authorize the use of their cards by entering their personal identification...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Jakarta increasingly unsafe to travel in, survey shows
Jakarta increasingly unsafe to travel in, survey showsDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Margaretha Maria, 30, having heard all the horror stories of criminals running wild in the city, was worried about what to wear, what bag to carry and what type of transportation she should take to her...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Newmont, Walhi agree to verify cyanide study
Newmont, Walhi agree to verify cyanide studyMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gold mining firm Newmont Minahasa Raya (NMR) and the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) agreed on Thursday to verify the latter's study, which revealed that the cyanide in the mining company's...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
RI visitors to HK drops by 89 percent
RI visitors to HK drops by 89 percent JAKARTA: The number of Indonesian visitors to Hong Kong has declined by 89 percent due to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak."There were 10,200 Indonesians who visited Hong Kong in March but the number sharply dropped to 2,022 people in...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Military to intensify night operations
Military to intensify night operationsTiarma Siboro and Berni K. Moestafa The Jakarta Post Jakarta/LhokseumaweAfter one month attempting to crush independence rebels in Aceh, the Indonesian Military (TNI) says it is to change strategy so as to intensify night operations.TNI chief Gen.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
TV Today: Friday, June 20, 2003
TV Today: Friday, June 20, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Dearah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia2:30 Music3:30 Documentary 4:00 Music5:00 Variety Show6:00...
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Big plans for Jakarta transportation
Big plans for Jakarta transportationBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso submitted a draft bylaw here on Thursday to the City Council, which regulates the city's overall transportation system.
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
3 x 10
3 x 10 Big plans for Jakarta transportation JP/8/Tax2 x 25 City officials accused of colluding with tax evaders JP/8/8JAKART@1 x 35 JakArt@2003 hits shopping malls JP/8/SPEAK 2 x 22 'People only think about money, and not others'
Fri, 20 Jun 2003
Aceh: Remedial or restored-independence secession?
Aceh: Remedial or restored-independence secession?Kusnanto Anggoro, Senior Researcher, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) is committed to achieving independence by political means, through diplomacy and international law.