Archive: 25 June 2003
74 articles found
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Probe on Sukhoigate to start next week
Probe on Sukhoigate to start next week Kurniawan Hari and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A House committee of inquiry will start its investigation into the highly politicized Sukhoigate affair by summoning a number of cabinet ministers, military officers, business people and the Russian ambassador to Indonesia.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA evaluating asset bidders
IBRA evaluating asset bidders JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has started to review preliminary bids from investors that were interested in the assets previously owned by Texmaco Group, Chandra Asri and Bakrie Nirwana Resort. In a press release made available to The Jakarta Post, the agency said the assets totaled Rp 18.6 trillion (US$2.5 billion) in value. "Each asset received bids from more than one investor," the statement said, without naming the bidders.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Neglecting child poverty will be costly for all
Neglecting child poverty will be costly for all 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. All of the concerned departments run their own programs separately, so the overall problem remains unsolved, according to the minister.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papua elects 140 election commission members
Papua elects 140 election commission members Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura After a two-week selection process, the Papua General Elections Commission (KPUD) has elected 140 commission members to help organize the general election in the province next year.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso says no to planned wall around U.S. embassy
Sutiyoso says no to planned wall around U.S. embassy Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso turned down on Tuesday U.S. Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce's request for a permit to build a three-meter-high wall to replace the fence around the embassy in an effort to tighten security there. Sutiyoso made the statement after a meeting with Boyce at City Hall, after which the two walked together to the embassy compound to inspect the existing fence.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
The dangers of narrow-minded nationalism
The dangers of narrow-minded nationalism Martin R. Jenkins, Consultant, Securities Firm, Jakarta Born out of an independence struggle against Dutch colonialism, it is perhaps understandable that Indonesia is prone to strong nationalist sentiment. For years, the founding president, Sukarno, pursued a policy of konfrontasi with the United States and Europe, memorably telling the West to "go to hell" with its aid.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA evaluating asset bidders
IBRA evaluating asset bidders JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has started to review preliminary bids from investors that were interested in the assets previously owned by Texmaco Group, Chandra Asri and Bakrie Nirwana Resort. In a press release made available to The Jakarta Post, the agency said the assets totaled Rp 18.6 trillion (US$2.5 billion) in value. "Each asset received bids from more than one investor," the statement said, without naming the bidders.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, U.S. to cooperate in Timika probe
RI, U.S. to cooperate in Timika probe Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has pledged cooperation with the United States in investigating the ambush in Timika, Papua, last year, which killed one Indonesian and two American teachers.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
More murals to cherr up Jakarta residents
More murals to cherr up Jakarta residents Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When one arrives in Jakarta, one would agree that this city is indeed colorful and distinct, with a unique character. For example, one can see that a high-rise building looks odd, standing immediately adjacent to a shack. Fancy cars can be seen racing against bajaj (motorized tricycles) during peak hours in the city's busy streets.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JakArt@2003
JakArt@2003 .TB.30" 0.90" until June 28 Exhibition, Creativity and Contents: the Indian from St Gall and Golden Letters Ak Sa Ra Bookstore, Jl. Kemang Raya 8b, South Jakarta until June 30 Painting Exhibition The Exuberance of the Soul by Aida Prayogo (Indonesian) and Lamat (Austrian) JakArt Center, Jl Jend. Sudirman 71, South Jakarta 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 25 Teater Bunga's Tong atau Sampah-Sampah (Tin or Garbages) Bela Studio at Lapangan Sawo, Rawamangun, East Jakarta 7:30 p.m.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan offers to help find peaceful solution to problem in Aceh
Japan offers to help find peaceful solution to problem in Aceh Agencies, Jakarta Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi told visiting Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri that Tokyo was ready to help find a peaceful solution to end the decades-long conflict in Aceh. In the meeting with Megawati on Tuesday, Koizumi underlined that dialog remained the best solution to end the separatist movement in the province.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace monitors to leave PNG
Peace monitors to leave PNG PAPUA NEW GUINEA: International peace monitors will leave Papua New Guinea's Bougainville island next week in the next step toward autonomy after more than a decade of conflict, the Australian government said on Tuesday. Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said the 101 peace monitors, including 75 Australians, would leave Bougainville on June 30 and be replaced by a civilian transition team staffed from Australia and New Zealand from July 1.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
IPB to develop assets
IPB to develop assets BOGOR: The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) plans to develop 17 of its assets, mostly former campuses, in an effort to finance the education budget, which this year amounts to some Rp 450 billion. IPB rector Ahmad Ansori Mattjik said on Monday the institute would generate money from the development of the assets so that it would not burden students too much. The cost of educating a student was some Rp 18 million per year, he said.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Army told to stay out of politics
Army told to stay out of politics CAMBODIA: Prime Minister Hun Sen ordered on Tuesday the armed forces and other authorities under his control to stay clear of politics ahead of next month's parliamentary elections. Hun Sen said he wished to see participation from all of Cambodia's 23 parties during campaigning for the 27 July vote.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police send team to the Philipines
Police send team to the Philipines JAKARTA: Indonesian police have sent a team of investigators to the Philippines following the arrest of four Indonesians carrying explosives in the southern Philippines last week. The team was assigned to look into possibilities the Indonesians were related to regional terrorist group Jemaah Islamiyah (JI).
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logging unchallenged: NGO
Illegal logging unchallenged: NGO JAMBI, Jambi: Despite strong evidence, few if any people have stood trial for log smuggling, casting further doubt over anyone's seriousness to address the destructive process. "The names of the smugglers have been disclosed by loggers arrested by law enforcers, but they remain untouchable," Forest Savior Forum (FPH) coordinator Donny Pasaribu said on Tuesday. FPH date showed the bulk of the smuggling cases were unresolved or unclear, he said.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN is making virtue out of necessity
ASEAN is making virtue out of necessity Dmitri Kosyrev, Political Analyst, RIA Novosti, Moscow The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) regional security forum, which concluded recently in the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, could be called successful, especially as it will have highly practical consequences. Among other things, the Phnom Penh discussion of the Korean nuclear problem resembled a kind of harmless diplomatic fight.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to raise tax ratio to 13.5% next year
Government to raise tax ratio to 13.5% next year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to raise the country's tax ratio to 13.5 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) next year in a bid to help secure domestic financing for the state budget, Director General of Taxation Hadi Purnomo said on Tuesday. "With an economic growth assumption of 4 percent to 5 percent, the tax ratio is projected at 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent of GDP," he was quoted by Antara as saying.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DUIT (4 x 12)
1. DUIT (4 x 12) Rupiah gets help from Bank Mandiri IPO plan Bank Mandiri IPO boost Rupiah Strong foreign demand for state-owned Bank Mandiri's initial public offering of shares buoyed the Indonesian rupiah, traders said. The dollar closed at Rp 8,230 rupiah, up down from Rp 8,250 Monday. The government will raise around US$330 million from the sale of shares in Bank Mandiri. About four-fifths of the bids for the 20 percent stake were from foreign investors.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL to open regional antiterrorism center
KL to open regional antiterrorism center Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, in cooperation with the United States, will open an antiterrorism center next week as part of a drive by Southeast Asian nations to combat militancy, Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Texmaco's Marimutu sues 'Kompas' and 'Tempo' over news articles
Texmaco's Marimutu sues 'Kompas' and 'Tempo' over news articles The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Businessman Marimutu Sinivasan has filed a civil suit against leading Kompas daily, seeking whopping financial compensation of US$151 million (approximately Rp 1.23 trillion) for news articles on him and his companies since 1999. The case was heard for the first time at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI under threat of all kinds of pollution: WB report
RI under threat of all kinds of pollution: WB report The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia is under threat from air, water, solid and hazardous waste pollution, although some of the country's achievements in pollution management deserve recognition, a World Bank report says. "There are some significant achievements in pollution management in Indonesia, such as the phase-out of lead gasoline in Jakarta and the reduction in the use of ozone-depleting substances.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks more time to discuss bill
Govt seeks more time to discuss bill Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government finally admitted on Tuesday that it would be difficult to meat the Aug. 17 deadline for the establishment of a constitutional court, and asked the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) to revise the transitory provisions of the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Child trafficking rampant in Batam
Child trafficking rampant in Batam Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The Batam, Rempang and Galang (Barelang) Police Department says a lack of institutional coordination is hampering efforts to prevent underage children from being forced into the sex industry on Batam island. "We find it difficult to eradicate child trafficking on Batam because there are so many nightspots here.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs protest against mining companies
NGOs protest against mining companies JAKARTA: A coalition of 11 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has rejected government plans to issue permits to 15 mining companies to operate in conservation areas, citing the environmental damage caused. At a rally in front of the Ministry of Forestry on Tuesday, the coalition warned of an environmental catastrophe that would follow the mining activities.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JI continues to be a serious threat: US official
JI continues to be a serious threat: US official Agence France-Presse Jakarta Jamaah Islamiyah continues to be a serious regional threat despite the arrest of numerous alleged members of the terrorist network, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday. "We think that JI continues to be a serious regional threat," said the official, who requested anonymity.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
AGO must be transparent, accountable: NHK
AGO must be transparent, accountable: NHK Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Law Commission (KHN) has branded the Attorney General's Office as the most secretive component of the legal system in the country and must therefore reform to regain the public's trust. KHN secretary-general Mardjono Reksodiputro said on Tuesday that the Attorney General's Office had assigned a group of experts from the commission to help it carry out a reform program.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister launches poverty program
Minister launches poverty program TANGERANG: In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Social Solidarity Day for Friends, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah launched a nationwide poverty alleviation program in Tegal Kunir Lor village in Mauk district of Tangerang regency on Tuesday. The program, called the Poor Village Adoption (ADEM), was inspired by the child adoption program, he said.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to host three Asian PGA Tour meet
Indonesia to host three Asian PGA Tour meet The Jakarta Post, Cimanggis, West Java In a bid to revive the country's position as a renowned golf venue in the region, the Asian PGA Tour has decided to organize three tournaments in Indonesia. Until the 1997-1998 period, when the country was hit by an economic crisis, Indonesia has been on the region's golf map as a prestigious venue for many international events.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's top priorities
Indonesia's top priorities Minister of Finance Boediono was not exaggerating when he said on Monday that Indonesia faced a new round of crisis if it failed to maintain the pace of reform after the IMF-sponsored economic program ends later this year, botched next year's elections or allowed its territorial integrity to be compromised. He rightly asserted that these three concerns should be the top priorities for the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI).
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks more time to discuss bill
Govt seeks more time to discuss bill 2. TIMIKA (3 X 14) Govt pledges cooperation in Timika probe 3. SIPADAN (2 X 24) House summons the President over loss of islands 4. JAKSA (1 X 35) Attorney general's office needs reform 5. JI (2 X 18) JI continues to be a serious threat: US
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPUD asks for Rp 50b from city
KPUD asks for Rp 50b from city Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) asked the city administration on Tuesday to lend it Rp 50 billion to cover its operational costs this year. The KPUD announced the request after its 35 members were sworn in by Governor Sutiyoso on Tuesday, as the central government has yet to disburse the funds through the General Elections Commission (KPU). City KPUD chairman M.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/cap25
JP/4/cap25 JP/Arief Suhardiman BOOKING AN ALLIANCE: People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais (left), State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie (center), and the chairwoman of the Pioneer Party, Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, share a light moment on the sidelines of a book launch at Hotel Indonesia here. The three political figures took part in a discussion on the book, titled Saving state assets, crimes against state: The case of Indosat divestation.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
'There's no appropriate method to measure loyalty'
'There's no appropriate method to measure loyalty' Starting July 1, the government will screen all civil servants to ensure their loyalty to the unitary state of Indonesia (NKRI). Senior psychologist Sartono Mukadis, who owns Persodata psychology consultancy in Jakarta and Batam, shared his opinion about the controversial issue with The Jakarta Post's Soeryo Winoto. Question: What's the criteria for citizens' loyalty to the state?
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Financial institions told to adopt money laundering policy
Financial institions told to adopt money laundering policy Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance warned nonbank financial institutions to set up money laundering policies before this month's deadline, or risk administrative sanctions.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
'I have to work during the long school holiday'
'I have to work during the long school holiday' The school holidays have just started for some students, while the rest will have their days off shortly. Many students will participate in a variety of activities to make the most of the holiday. Unfortunately, some students will not be able to enjoy the holiday due to financial constraints -- they will even have to work to support their parents. Some of them spoke to The Jakarta Post about the holiday.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Power outages cause increase in fires
Power outages cause increase in fires PALU, Central Sulawesi: Fires in Palu, Central Sulawesi, have jumped 30 percent in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year because of frequent power outages, the fire service says. City fire and parks department head Abdullah Tandjegau said on Tuesday that most of the 19 fires happened at night during the outages.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Help for autistic kids a long way off
Help for autistic kids a long way off Simon Howland, Contributor, Jakarta A major breakthrough in autism research may lead to early detection and prevention of the condition but more support is needed for those battling the problem in the field if the revelation is to benefit Indonesia. Dr. Eric Courchesne and his team at the University of California discovered a biological development signaling the onset of autism; excessive growth of the brain in the first 12 months after birth.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogya dreams of becoming cyber city
Yogya dreams of becoming cyber city Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In an attempt to accelerate the development of Yogyakarta into a cyber province, Governor Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono X said on Tuesday he would soon draft a gubernatorial decree on electronic information and transactions.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vacationers fleeing city despite anniversary events
Vacationers fleeing city despite anniversary events Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the damp-squib celebrations being held to mark Jakarta's 476th anniversary, residents of the capital are welcoming the long school vacation as a chance to flee the city to pastures greener and cleaner. Tantia, 16, a high school student, is planning to spend her month-long holiday at her grandfather in Bandung, West Java.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Refugees to be moved from shelter
Refugees to be moved from shelter AMBON, Maluku: About 5,000 refugees will be moved from Halong Navy compound where they have been sheltering following the cessation of vicious sectarian violence in the province last year. Naval base commander Lt. Col. Ibrahim Sadong said on Tuesday the resettlement was in accordance with local government policy and the restoration of security and order in the province.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inquiry into Aceh rights abuses to continue
Inquiry into Aceh rights abuses to continue Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) rejected on Tuesday the government's request that the rights body seek official confirmation of any abuses against civilians it finds in war-torn Aceh. Chairman of Komnas HAM Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara said that as an independent institution, the rights body was accountable to the public.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
House summons the President over loss of Sipadan, Ligitan
House summons the President over loss of Sipadan, Ligitan Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives voted on Tuesday in favor of a motion to summon President Megawati Soekarnoputri over the loss of Sipadan and Ligitan islands to Malaysia. The date for the House plenary session to hear the President's explanation will be decided later by a House steering committee.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court summons Megawati
Court summons Megawati JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been ordered to attend court to testify against a newspaper prosecutors allege insulted her by, among other things, saying she was crueler than a notorious Javanese cannibal. It is the first time a sitting president has been ordered to testify in a court case.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Joint employer-worker office to be set up
Joint employer-worker office to be set up Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Employers' Association of Indonesia (Apindo) said on Tuesday that it would set up a joint office between employers and workers as part of efforts to resolve the long-standing labor problems in the country. Chairman of Apindo Sofjan Wanandi said that the move would also be aimed at reducing the government's intervention in resolving labor conflicts.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suu Kyi lieutenant Tin Oo in good health: Red Cross
Suu Kyi lieutenant Tin Oo in good health: Red Cross Associated Press, Yangon/Putrajaya, Malaysia International Red Cross officials met with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi's lieutenant, Tin Oo, in a prison in northern Myanmar and found him unhurt and in good health, an official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regencies face water shortage as dry season returns
Regencies face water shortage as dry season returns Nana Rukmana and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap/Majalengka Severe dry season and illegal logging has been causing more than 100,000 people in the Central Java regencies of Wonogiri and Cilacap suffering clean water shortages, while more than 90,000 hectares of farmland in northern West Java suffering irrigation problems.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to freeze more insurance firms
Govt to freeze more insurance firms The government warned on Tuesday that more insurance companies would have their business licenses suspended this year due to their failure to meet the requirement of 100 percent Risk Base Capital (RBC) by the end of this year. "We have to freeze their business licenses because their RBC is in a bad way.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry lifts ban on chemical
Ministry lifts ban on chemical JAKARTA: The Minister of Industry and Trade has issued a decree allowing the import of 4 chloro-3 and 5-dimethylphenol (PCMX), two chemical substances required for soap production. The Decree No. 417/2003 annuls a previous ministerial decree outlawing the import of the two substances.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to protect women in Aceh
Govt urged to protect women in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A women's rights activist has appealed to the martial law administration in Aceh to protect female residents and activists from possible sexual harassment by troops during the military operation.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Low oil prices a threat to rain forests: CIFOR
Low oil prices a threat to rain forests: CIFOR Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Low world oil prices will translate into increased pressure on the world's fast-shrinking rain forests, an international forest research center said Tuesday. The Indonesian-based Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) said in a report that producing oil and minerals actually helps some countries protect forests and the animal and plant species that live there.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court summons Megawati
Court summons Megawati JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has been ordered to attend court to testify against a newspaper prosecutors allege insulted her by, among other things, saying she was crueler than a notorious Javanese cannibal. It is the first time a sitting president has been ordered to testify in a court case.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry lifts ban on chemical
Ministry lifts ban on chemical JAKARTA: The Minister of Industry and Trade has issued a decree allowing the import of 4 chloro-3 and 5-dimethylphenol (PCMX), two chemical substances required for soap production. The Decree No. 417/2003 annuls a previous ministerial decree outlawing the import of the two substances.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Djohar replaces outgoing Oyong at KONI
Djohar replaces outgoing Oyong at KONI Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Djohar Arifin Husin is the new secretary-general of the National Sports Council (KONI) in a reshuffle announced here on Tuesday, following the recent departure of the organization's two top officials. The reshuffle, which saw a total of nine officials moving into new posts, was announced by KONI chairman Agum Gumelar.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Syafii mum about presidency
Syafii mum about presidency JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif said the organization will not extend support for any presidential candidate, including its own Amien Rais. Underlining that the Muslim-based organization would not involve itself in politics, Syafii said Muhammdiyah would distance itself from all parties contesting next year's elections. "There is no intention to support certain candidates as we are not a political organization," Syafii said on Tuesday, as quoted by detik.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: PT Medco Energi
(Caption for Spotlight column. Client: PT Medco Energi Internasional Tbk. Publication date: Wednesday, June 25, 2003) CLOSING CEREMONY FOR MEDCO BOND OFFER: John Pratt, managing director of Credit Suisse First Boston; Sugiharto, chief financial officer of Medco Energi; Hilmi Panigoro, CEO of Medco Energi; and Ranobir Mukherji, managing director of UBS Investment Bank (left to right), are pictured during the closing ceremony for Medco's bond offer.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Attorney general's office needs through reform
Attorney general's office needs through reform Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Law Commission (KHN) has branded the Attorney General's Office as the most secretive component of the legal system in the country and must therefore reform to regain the public's trust. KHN secretary-general Mardjono Reksodiputro said on Tuesday that the Attorney General's Office had assigned a group of experts from the commission to help it carry out a reform program.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 25, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, June 25, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Metro Indonesia 3:30 Music 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Game Show: Yang Brilian 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Quiz: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 Talk Show: Bincang Malam TPI 6:00 a.m.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP to drop up to 8,000 govt workers
RP to drop up to 8,000 govt workers MANILA: Up to 8,000 government workers are to be pensioned off this year as part of a plan to trim the million plus-strong Philippines bureaucracy, Budget Secretary Emilia Boncodin said Tuesday. Manila plans to convince between 6,000 and 8,000 civil servants to agree to a voluntary retirement program this year that will cost the government 10 billion pesos (US$188 million), she said on ABS-CBN television.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JI continues to be a serious threat: US official
JI continues to be a serious threat: US official Agence France-Presse Jakarta Jamaah Islamiyah continues to be a serious regional threat despite the arrest of numerous alleged members of the terrorist network, a senior U.S. official said Tuesday. "We think that JI continues to be a serious regional threat," said the official, who requested anonymity.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50
1. DISCOURSE: 1 x 50 'There's no appropriate method to measure loyalty' 2. FEMALE: 1 x 38 Govt urged to protect women in Aceh 3. KOMNAS: 1 x 44 Inquiry into Aceh rights abuses to continue 4. TEXMACO: 2 x 32 Texmaco's Marimutu sues 'Kompas' and 'Tempo' over news articles 5. WB: 1 x 50 RI under threat of all kinds of pollution: WB report
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia seeks to rekindle tourism with China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Malaysia seeks to rekindle tourism with China, Hong Kong, Taiwan Asociated Press Kuala Lumpur Confident the SARS crisis is over, the Malaysian government announced efforts on Tuesday to revive tourism with places worst hit by the respiratory disease - China, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
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The dangers of narrow-minded nationalism Martin R. Jenkins Consultant Securities Firm Jakarta 2. ASEAN -- ASEAN is making virtue out of necessity 1 X 45 ASEAN is making virtue out of necessity Kavi Chongkittavorn The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok 3. Dawn25 -- Muslims and the U.S. 1 x 30 Muslims and the U.S. position The Dawn Asia News Network Karachi
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
3 x 10
3 x 10 City officials let off gas over fuel pump woes JP/8/8MURAL 2 x 22 More murals to cheer up Jakarta residents JP/8/KPUD 1 x 27 KPUD asks for Rp 50b from city JP/8/tiket 2 x 23 Vacationers fleeing city despite anniversary bash Speak25 2 x 20 'I have to work during the long school holiday'
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Int'l rights groups demand arms embargo against Indonesia
Int'l rights groups demand arms embargo against Indonesia Reuters, London A group of 90 human rights organizations, antiarms trade and antiwar groups has demanded an international embargo against selling arms to Indonesia, a human rights group said on Monday. The British-based Indonesia Human Rights Campaign said the appeal, which includes groups from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, was a response to Indonesia's military campaigns in Aceh and Papua.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kwik says paying all IMF debts good for economy
Kwik says paying all IMF debts good for economy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister for National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said that repaying all debts to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) when its program here ends would not harm the efforts to maintain fiscal sustainability and investor confidence. Kwik said on Tuesday that Indonesia could well survive any financial strains that might result from such a move, which, he claimed, might even enhance confidence in the economy.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Death for drug
Death for drug counterfeiters From Media Indonesia The stern action taken by the West Jakarta police and the Food and Drug Control Agency against individuals or firms producing and distributing fake medicine deserves praise. Drugs are manufactured for the purpose of curing people and making them healthy, so that strict control over drug production and distribution is required. It is even more the case if the drugs produced are fake, which can endanger human lives.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. JAPAN: 3 x 23
1. JAPAN: 3 x 23 Japan offers to help find peaceful solution to problem in Aceh 2. APINDO: 1 x 42 Joint employer-worker office to be set up 3. EMBARGO: 2 x 27 Int'l rights groups demand arms embargo against Indonesia 4. TERROR: 1 x 45 KL to open regional antiterrorism center 5.6. ODD: 1 x 35 U.S. learns embarrassing lesson 6. ODD: 1 x 35 Man loses lawnmower driver's license
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Coca-Cola plants win ISO 14001
Coca-Cola plants win ISO 14001 JAKARTA: Coca Cola Bottling Indonesia (CCBI) has earned the International Standardization Organization (ISO) 14001 certificate for its environmental protection programs at its plants across the country. The firm got the certificate from PT Sucofindo for its ability to control pollution at the plants.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Power outages cause increase in fires
Power outages cause increase in fires PALU, Central Sulawesi: Fires in Palu, Central Sulawesi, have jumped 30 percent in the first six months of the year compared to the same period last year because of frequent power outages, the fire service says. City fire and parks department head Abdullah Tandjegau said on Tuesday that most of the 19 fires happened at night during the outages.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
City officials let off gas over fuel pump woes
City officials let off gas over fuel pump woes Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A meeting on Tuesday to address complaints from residents over environmental problems created by three gas stations in the city degenerated into a forum for officials from different state agencies to sling mud at each other.
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, Japan to boost economic ties
RI, Japan to boost economic ties Agencies, Tokyo President Megawati Soekarnoputri secured a promise on Tuesday from Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi to boost economic ties, but no aid pledges, at a time when Indonesia is determined to leave the protection of the International Monetary Fund. Koizumi said Tokyo and Jakarta should work toward the eventual conclusion of a bilateral economic partnership agreement (EPA).
Wed, 25 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister launches poverty program
Minister launches poverty program TANGERANG: In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Social Solidarity Day for Friends, Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah launched a nationwide poverty alleviation program in Tegal Kunir Lor village in Mauk district of Tangerang regency on Tuesday. The program, called the Poor Village Adoption (ADEM), was inspired by the child adoption program, he said.