Archive: 23 June 2003
64 articles found
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Muslims, Christians clean places of worship in Ambon
Muslims, Christians clean places of worship in Ambon For the first time since violent sectarian clashes broke out between Muslims and Christians in Indonesia's Ambon island in 1999, members of both communities on Sunday jointly began to clean mosques and churches there, a report said.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina may lose its assets
Pertamina may lose its assets Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java The Indramayu regency administration has told state-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina to pay local oil and gas processing taxes or risk having its assets seized. "This is our last warning to Pertamina, which has failed to pay its taxes. We will take serious action against the company if it continues to ignores us," Indramayu Regent Irianto M.S. Syafiuddin told the Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Increase in beginners means good business for golf shops
Increase in beginners means good business for golf shops The growing popularity of golf in Indonesia has brought a positive impact on sales of golf equipment, such as clubs, bags, golf attire and other accessories, in the country. Golf is now not only popular among business executives and senior government officials, but also among women and children. This trend has kept golf shops flourishing, although the national economy has yet to become promising.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Don't raise price of generic drugs, NGO says
Don't raise price of generic drugs, NGO says Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Health Consumers Foundation (YLKKI) has rejected as irrational the government's plan to raise the price of generic drugs by 6 percent to 7 percent this year. "In a situation where the economic position of most people is relatively weak, increasing the price of generic drugs is not the right decision," YLKKI chairman Marius Widjajanto told The Jakarta Post on Saturday.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversies abound over IBRA's planned closure
Controversies abound over IBRA's planned closure M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After five years of being tasked to restore the condition of the national banking sector and to help recover the huge cost of the government's bank bailout program, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency will officially be disbanded in February 2004. But as the official closing date draws nearer, controversy abounds as to whether IBRA's existence should continue.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is East Timor's Alkatiri a leader or follower?
Is East Timor's Alkatiri a leader or follower? Paulo Gorjao, Lecturer, Lusiada University, Portugal It is obvious that Indonesia (together with Australia) will be the two countries that constitute the most important of East Timorese bilateral relations in the long term. However, in the short and medium term, diplomatic relations between Indonesia and East Timor may be disrupted owing to a lack of will to judge those responsible for the atrocities committed in East Timor during 1999.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Doubt cast on JI link in Sumatra
Doubt cast on JI link in Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The National Police, praised for their fight against terrorism, have sparked confusion over a recent claim that Jamaah Islamiyah was operating in Sumatra. Only hours after the National Police announced on Saturday the capture of 10 suspected members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terror group allegedly operating in North Sumatra and Riau as thieves, North Sumatra Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thailand, South Korea float free-trade pact
Thailand, South Korea float free-trade pact Agence France-Presse Chiang Mai, Thailand Thailand and key trading partner South Korea on Saturday considered a future free-trade agreement, although barriers on rice and auto parts remain sticking points, officials said. "We are exploring the possibility of setting up a free-trade area between Thailand and South Korea," Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai said after meeting with his South Korean counterpart Yoon Young-Kwan.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Permata play down drop in SBI rate
Bank Permata play down drop in SBI rate Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Permata said that the drop in the interest rate of one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes would not create financial difficulties for the medium-sized bank, as its main source of profit is its lending activities. Bank Permata director Elvyn G.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Sugar:
1. Sugar: Rini issued a decree on Sept. 24, 2002 that only allows state plantation companies, private firm Rajawali Nusantara Indonesia and Bulog to import sugar for the purpose of curbing sugar imports and helping local farmers. Reaction: The policy resulted in a rise in the price of domestic sugar, which caused concern among consumers and industry players, including the food and beverage industry. The impact on the farmers' revenue remains unclear. 2.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gambling case suspect remains a free man
Gambling case suspect remains a free man The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three days after being declared a suspect over allegations regarding the legalization of gambling at Tering Bay Resort, Nongsa district, Batam municipality, Riau, Buralimar remains a free man. In fact, the head of Batam tourism agency is currently in Jakarta to participate in a workshop that lasts a month.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fire burns down shophouse
Fire burns down shophouse JAKARTA: Seventeen fire trucks were deployed on Saturday to extinguish a fire that razed a three-story shophouse on Jl. Balikpapan in Tomang, Central Jakarta. No human casualties were reported after the fire. Firefighters needed less than an hour to put out the fire, which started at around 5:10 p.m. from the ground floor of the building, said Ading Hardjasasmita, head of the Central Jakarta Fire Department.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Merpati hopeful about govt loan
Merpati hopeful about govt loan MAKASSAR: State-owned airline Merpati Nusantara is still hopeful that its request for Rp 200 billion in low-interest loans from the government's investment fund account (RDI) would be approved by the House of Representatives Commission IX on financial affairs.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN implements energy-saving program
PLN implements energy-saving program Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta To reduce electricity demand in the provinces of South Sumatra, Jambi and Bengkulu, state electricity company PLN has started to implement a demand-side management program. Head of PLN Palembang branch Syafri Djamil told a media conference here on Friday that the program was targeted at PLN domestic customers who had a supply below 900 watts.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta's anniversary climax missing festive mood
Jakarta's anniversary climax missing festive mood Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The all-night parties on the eve of Jakarta's 476th anniversary, which fell on Sunday, apparently took a bite out of the festive mood for many city residents, due to a lack of publicity. Hundreds of members of Forum Betawi Rembug (FBR), an organization of native Jakartans, marked the celebrations by staging a noisy rally in the capital on Sunday.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. WASTE: 2 x 28
1. WASTE: 2 x 28 Hazardous waste a threat in RI's major cities: WB expert 2. JAPAN: 2 x 26 Megawati arrives in Tokyo to begin four-day visit 3. TOURISM: 1 x 36 APEC draws up tourism risk strategy 4. AMBON: 1 x 50 Muslims, Christians clean places of worship in Ambon 5. POTTER: 2 x 26 Spellbound Britons snap up new Harry Potter book 6.7. ODD: 1 x 35 Man sued for naming dog after rival 7. ODD: 1 x 35 Italian priest heads beauty pageant
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock index expected to increase, rupiah to remain stable, dealers say
Stock index expected to increase, rupiah to remain stable, dealers say Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index is expected to move higher this week as positive sentiments continue following the government's plan to increase the size of the Bank Mandiri stake sale, an analyst said. The government said last week it might increase the offering of Mandiri's shares to 20 percent from the initial 15 percent, primarily due to signs of strong demand.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rini's protectionist trade policies criticized
Rini's protectionist trade policies criticized Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi has been criticized for issuing trade policies which run counter to the liberalization spirit of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Such policies might do harm to the country's reputation in the international community, experts said.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/satya
JP/7/satya Stronger role in defense sought in white paper Satya Arinanto Lecturer Faculty of Law University of Indonesia In a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) last month, the Ministry of Defense's role was questioned by legislators from Commission I. The problems raised by legislators, among others, dealt with the purchase of four fighter jets and two helicopters from Russia, which did not involve the Ministry of Defense.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Air Force officer defends government in Sukhoi deal
Air Force officer defends government in Sukhoi deal A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Air Force officer defended on Saturday the government's controversial decision to purchase Russian Sukhoi fighters, saying the country urgently needed jet fighters. First Marshall Kusnadi Kardi, the Air Force chief of staff's deputy assistant for planning and budgetary affairs, said on Saturday the country needed more jet fighters to protect the country's airspace adequately.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Air Force officer defends govt in Sukhoi deal2
* Headlines:Air Force officer defends govt in Sukhoi deal2 * National:UGM says admission fee of Rp 5m justified 4 * Archipelago:Pertamina may lose its W. Java assets5 * Opinion:Is East Timor's PM a leader or follower?7 * City:Clean water a luxury for many Jakartans 8 * Sports:Lewis keeps world boxing title9 * World:Hundreds of Iranian students arrested s11 * Business:Rini's protectionist policies criticized13 * Features:'CNN' journalist eyes war in the face20
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`I have to be wise in spending my allowance'
`I have to be wise in spending my allowance' Students are ready for the end of the academic year and their long holiday, which is to start this month. Some have planned various activities, such as hanging out in shopping malls, going out of town, camping and the like. They want to make their one- month holiday useful and fun, despite their limited allowances. The Jakarta Post talked with several students about their anticipated and well-deserved school holiday.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Don't charge GAM members with terrorism'
`Don't charge GAM members with terrorism' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A legal observer said the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was a political movement aimed at achieving independence from Indonesia, therefore the government could not charge its members and supporters under the law on terrorism.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singaporean Embassy clarifies
Singaporean Embassy clarifies From Kontan With reference to a report in Kontan No. 37/VII/June 16, 2003 under the title Mengungkap rahasia gelap Singapura (Revealing Singapore's secrets), allow us to clarify as follows: Every year for the past 29 years, Singapore, through the Singaporean envoy in Jakarta, has handed over data on the trade between Singapore and Indonesia to Indonesia's foreign minister, coordinating minister for economic affairs and the industry and trade minister.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ron Pate
Ron Pate Contributor Jakarta Golf, business and politics go hand in hand Golf is a game that is popular around the world. And Indonesia is no exception. A survey of business executives and affluent residents of Asian capital cities conducted in 2000 by ACNielsen found that 13 percent of Jakarta's elite claimed to be interested in golf, with nine percent saying that they played the game and five percent holding golf club memberships.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stronger role sought in Indonesian defense
Stronger role sought in Indonesian defense Satya Arinanto, Lecturer, Faculty of Law, University of Indonesia In a hearing with the House of Representatives (DPR) last month, the Ministry of Defense's role was questioned by legislators from Commission I. The problems raised by legislators, among others, dealt with the purchase of four fighter jets and two helicopters from Russia, which did not involve the Ministry of Defense.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh martial law authority not unaccountable
Aceh martial law authority not unaccountable Luhut M.P. Pangaribuan, Lawyer, Jakarta The martial law in the province of Aceh was issued in a decree signed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri. The decision was taken based on the reasoning that a comprehensive approach and dialog had failed to change the separatist intentions of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) from unitary state of Indonesia (NKRI).
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
City sidelines pedestrians in development
City sidelines pedestrians in development Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The scorching heat slowed her steps as she climbed the stairs of a pedestrian bridge connecting Plaza Blok M and the nearest bus terminal in South Jakarta, while she clutched her handbag tightly in fear of pickpockets who often target pedestrians there.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hughes against human trafficking
Hughes against human trafficking JAKARTA: Popular television host Dewi Hughes has a new role: national spokesperson in a campaign to eliminate the trafficking of Indonesian women and children. "Now I have a new dream, to end the real-life nightmare of human trafficking," said the host of Mimpi Kali Yee! (It Might Be A Dream) during the official announcement of her new role on Friday.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh, one month after
Aceh, one month after One month has passed since the "integrated operations" under the auspices of a military emergency were launched to settle the Aceh conflict once and for all, and the question has become, are we moving closer to a solution? Judging by the latest events and most recent statements, it is anybody's guess. Official military statements claim progress.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore Red Cross to visit Bengkulu
S'pore Red Cross to visit Bengkulu BENGKULU: Several Singaporean Youth Red Cross members will visit Bengkulu to carry out social activities. Head of the Indonesian Red Cross Bengkulu chapter Wahiddun Nurdin Djangjaja said on Saturday that the youths would carry out mass medical treatment, as well as visiting nursing homes. The visit relates to an earlier grant of Rp 450 million (US$52,950) given to build 87 toilets and bathrooms in the village of Sukasari village, North Bengkulu district.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Air Force officer defends govt in Sukhoi deal
Air Force officer defends govt in Sukhoi deal A'an Suryana The Jakarta Post Jakarta An Air Force officer defended on Saturday the government's controversial decision to purchase Russian Sukhoi fighters, saying the country urgently needed jet fighters. First Marshall Kusnadi Kardi, the Air Force chief of staff's deputy assistant for planning and budgetary affairs, said on Saturday the country needed more jet fighters to protect the country's airspace adequately.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tourism and the 'baby boomers'
Tourism and the 'baby boomers' Rob Goodfellow, University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia In his letter last month to The Jakarta Post, Sydney-based Evan Willis correctly asserted that "the US$1 per day backpackers of the 1970s are coming back to Indonesia with wives, children and grandchildren in tow, with a family budget more like $500/day".
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Paulo Gorjao
Paulo Gorjao Lecturer Lusiada University Portugal It is obvious that Indonesia (together with Australia) will be the two countries that constitute the most important of East Timorese bilateral relations in the long term. However, in the short and medium term, diplomatic relations between Indonesia and East Timor may be disrupted owing to a lack of will to judge those responsible for the atrocities committed in East Timor during 1999.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
BILLBOARD ADS: Billboards are becoming increasingly more
BILLBOARD ADS: Billboards are becoming increasingly more important for cigarette manufacturers to promote their products amid growing restrictions of cigarette advertisements in newspapers and on television. Many cigarette producers have turned to arts performances such as concerts (right photo) to promote their products through sponsorship.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Clean water still a luxury for many Jakartans
Clean water still a luxury for many Jakartans Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Lieswati, 27, clean water is truly a luxury as every night she must stay up to fill several buckets and a bath tub with water for the family's daily needs due to the poor tap water supply. "The flow is abysmal during the day as a result of the low pressure. The pressure only gets better at night -- until about 6 a.m.," said the resident of a crowded area in Kota, West Jakarta.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP ANPAv..r.. Photo-gold-beginners Feature photo for FOCUS ISSUE JP/Arief Hidayat GOLF FOR BEGINNERS: A group of women take part in a golf lesson at a course near Jakarta. Golf is now becoming more and more popular for women and children. FEATURE PHOTO FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE JP/Arief Suhardiman SPONSORSHIP: Many cigarette producers have turned to arts performances such as concerts to promote their products through sponsorship.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
House may agree soon on elections
House may agree soon on elections Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators have moved from a hotel to another to deliberate on the presidential election bill, but no agreement has been reached on some contentious issues. Leaders of the nine House factions met behind closed doors on Friday, but failed to hammer out a consensus, but did find a "common understanding" of the arguments.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inmate dies of heart attack
Inmate dies of heart attack BOGOR: An inmate serving a two-year jail term for robbery died on Friday in the emergency unit of the Indonesian Red Cross hospital here following a heart attack. Dr. Zaelani, a health officer in Paledang penitentiary, told The Jakarta Post that the patient, Ambrian Azis Burhanudin alias Udin, 51, was suffering from heart trouble before he was sent to the penitentiary last year.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
School 'donations' may be capped
School 'donations' may be capped JAKARTA: The City Council has said it would propose that Governor Sutiyoso revoke Decree No. 643/1995 in order to limit the amount of money collected by schools from parents. "The Council's Commission E has agreed to recommend the revocation of the gubernatorial decree on the guideline of the Education Implementation Assisting Board (BP3)," said Audi Tambunan, secretary of the commission, recently.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
UGM says admission fee of Rp 5m justified
UGM says admission fee of Rp 5m justified Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Rector of Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Sofian Effendi denied accusations that the institution was turning into a business venture which charged too much money. Sofian said on Saturday the university would maintain its commitment to ordinary people despite accepting new students who were willing to pay a minimum Rp 5 million (US$609) as an admission fee.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sulawesi proposes new province
Sulawesi proposes new province MAKASSAR: The declaration of Luwu province will take place in its capital, Palopo, on June 28, adding to Indonesia's list of 32 provinces. A number of activities are scheduled to mark the declaration of the province, at its four main cities, Palopo, Belopa, Masamba and Malili. The new province comprises four districts, whose area covers about one-third of the province of South Sulawesi, with a population of almost 1.5 million.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
More complaints
More complaints about toll roads From Media Indonesia During peak hours in the afternoon, when traffic is heavy on the Tegal Parang flyover, toll roads in the city are considerably congested, causing traffic jams as far as Hotel Maharaja and the intersection between Jl. Kuningan and Jl. Gatot Subroto. This has happened for quite a while. The jams are caused by cars crossing the road from Jl.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asian countries' quest for single market on the rocks
Southeast Asian countries' quest for single market on the rocks P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Phnom Penh When Southeast Asian nations began tearing down tariff barriers for manufactured products a decade ago, little did they expect a near shakeout of the region's bustling traditional liquor market.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hazardous waste a threat in RI's major cities: WB expert
Hazardous waste a threat in RI's major cities: WB expert Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hazardous industrial waste is becoming an increasing threat to the country's biggest cities, including Jakarta, Semarang in Central Java, and Surabaya in East Java, according to an expert.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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checked Phenomenal cigarette marketing continues despite pressure Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta Today's cigarette -- tobacco rolled in paper -- may have had its beginnings in what was "conceived" by some members of an Egyptian cannon crew in 1832 during the siege of Acre. They improved their rate of fire by rolling gunpowder into paper tubes. Hence, they were rewarded with a pound of tobacco. As the only pipe they had was broken, they rolled the tobacco into paper tubes.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian ministers agree to promote bond markets
Asian ministers agree to promote bond markets Grant Peck, Associated Press, Chiang Mai Foreign ministers from 18 Asian countries on Sunday agreed to promote bond markets in the region to avoid another financial crisis of the kind that devastated regional economies six years ago.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain about astronomical school fees
Residents complain about astronomical school fees Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Did the fierce debate and demonstration last week on the educational bill mention anything about how expensive schooling is in Jakarta?" Syarief, 43, a parking attendant, asked The Jakarta Post on Friday. Syarief, a father of three, said that due to the high cost of education, his eldest, an 18-year-old girl, had to drop out of elementary school 10 years ago. She now works in a factory.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Global carmakers forecast scorching growth in India's auto market
Global carmakers forecast scorching growth in India's auto market Jay Shankar, Bangalor, India Global carmakers have stepped on the gas in India, forecasting fast-paced growth in a market they say is wide open. Toyota Kirloskar Motor, a joint venture with Japan's Toyota, said over the weekend it was bullish about the Indian automobile market and forecast revenues to surge 58 percent to US$217 million.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati arrives in Tokyo to begin four-day visit
Megawati arrives in Tokyo to begin four-day visit Agencies, Jakarta Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri arrived in Tokyo on Sunday for a four-day state visit to boost bilateral relations, including trade. Agence France-Presse reported that Megawati had no major events on Sunday, as her four-day working visit would begin with a welcome ceremony on Monday morning at the State Guest House, which would be followed by a meeting with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
PKN, a lifeboat for Alwi's PKB
PKN, a lifeboat for Alwi's PKB JAKARTA: Alwi Shihab officially introduced the National Awakening Party (PKN) on Saturday as a possible new name (in Bahasa Indonesia) for his National Awakening Party (PKB). The new name was officially announced last week, during the party's plenary meeting. Alwi asserted that his party would officially use the new name, pending a legal dispute with Matori Abdul Djalil, currently minister of defense. Both Matori and Alwi are fighting to use the name PKB.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ACEH: 1 x 35
1. ACEH: 1 x 35 TNI deploys British tanks to Aceh 2. SCREEN: 1 x 35 Govt to screen all civil servants 3. JAKARTA: 4 x 13 Jakarta's anniversary climax missing festive mood
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
The airline industry: Predatory practices?
The airline industry: Predatory practices? Lalu A. Damanhuri, Infrastructure Planning & Development Specialist, Committee for Infrastructure Development Policy (KKPPI), Jakarta With the promulgation of government regulation PP No. 40/95 concerning air transportation -- followed by a few ministerial decrees -- a comprehensive legal framework for the development of the airline industry is now in place.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cool response given to Tj. Priok trial
Cool response given to Tj. Priok trial Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The poor record of the country's human rights tribunal in handling the 1999 East Timor bloodshed has produced ample reason for suspicion over the government's plan to present the long- awaited hearing into the 1984 Tanjung Priok tragedy, a rights activist has said. "I'm sorry to say I'm not optimistic (about the plan)," said chairman of the Indonesian Legal Aid and Human Rights Association (PBHI) Hendardi.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
More complaints about toll roads
More complaints about toll roads From Media Indonesia During peak hours in the afternoon, when traffic is heavy on the Tegal Parang flyover, toll roads in the city are considerably congested, causing traffic jams as far as Hotel Maharaja and the intersection between Jl. Kuningan and Jl. Gatot Subroto. This has happened for quite a while. The jams are caused by cars crossing the road from Jl.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Linux: Alternative in the face of law
Linux: Alternative in the face of law Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com The word is out. The law on intellectual property rights (UU HAKI) is scheduled to come into force in July. Selling bootleg software and pirated movies will no longer be tolerated. Companies using illegal software must purchase licenses for the operating systems and computer applications, such as word processors and spreadsheet software, utilized.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes Simpong market
Fire razes Simpong market PALU, Central Sulawesi: A fire swept through the Simpong traditional market in Luwuk, the capital of Banggai regency, Central Sulawesi, on Saturday morning, destroying all of the stalls. No casualties were reported but material losses are expected to reach billions of rupiah. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at 3 a.m. at a stall in the middle of the market, which is located on the coast of the Peleng Strait.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
APEC draws up tourism risk strategy
APEC draws up tourism risk strategy Roberto Coloma, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Scarred by last year's Bali massacre and sapped by the lingering SARS epidemic, Asia-Pacific countries are forging a risk management strategy to protect their tourism sectors from future disasters.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI deploys British tanks to Aceh
TNI deploys British tanks to Aceh The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Three dozen British-made Scorpion tanks have joined Indonesian troops in Aceh to fight local separatists, risking further dispute with the European country. The heavily armed tanks arrived on Sunday as part of the reinforcements from the West Java-based First Cavalry Battalion of the Army Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad). Aceh Military Operation Commander Brig. Gen.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 x 10
4 x 10 Clean water a luxury for many Jakartans JP/8/PEJALAN 1 X 41 City sidelines pedestrians in development JP/8/School 2 x 25 Residents complain about astronomical school fees JP/8/speakup 2 x 19 'I have to be wise in spending my allowance'
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to screen all civil servants
Govt to screen all civil servants The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will administer a nationalism test to all civil servants throughout the country from July 1 through July 31 to ensure that all state employees are completely loyal to the unitary republic of Indonesia, the home affairs minister disclosed on Sunday. The screening is initially planned for civil servants working in Aceh, where government troops are battling Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda, MAS ink code-share pact
Garuda, MAS ink code-share pact Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Garuda Indonesia Airways and Malaysian Airlines (MAS) have inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to expand their cooperation in a bid to recover their operations amid a weakening market in the air traffic industry. The MOU was signed last Thursday, as both airlines are still struggling to weather the impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack, the Oct.
Mon, 23 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
19 PPP chapters side with Hamzah
19 PPP chapters side with Hamzah JAKARTA: Nineteen provincial chapters of the United Development Party (PPP) threw their support behind Hamzah Haz as chairman, saying they rejected any effort by irresponsible parties to hold an extraordinary congress to challenge him. Head of PPP East Java chapter Hafizh Maksum said on Saturday that Hamzah's election was both lawful and democratic, and there was no need to question it. He boasted that there would not be a challenge.