Archive: 28 June 2003
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Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
WFP to send aid to refugees
WFP to send aid to refugees AMBON, Maluku: The World Food Program (WFP) will channel food donations to refugees in Maluku who are not covered by the central government's program, an official has said. Chairman of WFP-Maluku, Jerry Bailey, told reporters here on Friday that the work of the United Nations in handling the food program in the province since 2002 had been made possible through the involvement of 14 working partners.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Media told to stand against restrictions, lawsuits
Media told to stand against restrictions, lawsuits Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national media should be wary over restrictions imposed by the military administration in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and the increasing number of lawsuits brought against media outlets as both of these had the potential to destroy press freedom, a senior journalist warned on Friday. "Threats are appearing before us.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
School sells book to students
School sells book to students Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A circular distributed by a teachers' cooperative at state-run junior high school SLTPN 139 in Klender, East Jakarta, has given an added burden to parents, who are still nursing their headache after the school increased its monthly fees without consulting them.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said
JAKARTA: City police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara said on Friday that he had just fired a policeman for drug abuse, and nine others for desertion. "It was based on a decision of the Police Ethics Council on Thursday," he said. The officer found guilty of using drugs was identified as Adj. Comr. Denny, a member of the Narcotics Unit of the Jakarta police. Makbul said that the discharge of the delinquent officers was a reflection of a commitment by the police to improve their image.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM district, police chiefs arrested
GAM district, police chiefs arrested A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Soldiers captured on Friday two alleged Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists who acted as the rebels' district chief and police chief for the GAM district Tangse in the village of Pulo Kawah in Pidie regency. A joint unit of the 315th Infantry Battalion and the local Pidie military command arrested the two and an alleged GAM tax collector, said the Pidie military commander Lt. Col. Supartodi.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police seek to link Nessen with GAM
Police seek to link Nessen with GAM Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The martial law administration in Aceh has begun questioning American freelance journalist William Nessen over his links with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist rebels. The Banda Aceh Police questioned Nessen on Friday over his relationship with various GAM members, said police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Sayed Husaini.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council rejects nat'l education bill
Council rejects nat'l education bill Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Papua Provincial Legislative Council decided on Friday that it would refuse to implement the newly endorsed bill on national education in the province, saying that the bill would only compartmentalize citizens based on religion and could further trigger national disintegration.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina eyes crude processing deal
Pertamina eyes crude processing deal JAKARTA: State-owned oil and gas company Pertamina is seeking another refiner in Asia to process 32,500 a day of crude from its Balongan refinery, Baihaki Hakim, the company's president director, said on Friday. The company needs another refiner to run crude as the 125,000- barrel per day (bpd) Balongan refinery is scheduled to start a turnaround in August.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
GengGong to showcase cross-cultural music
GengGong to showcase cross-cultural music Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When musicians from two different cultures join together, there is no telling what kind of music they will produce. There is an exploration of sounds from their unique cultures, producing something that is new and unique, not quite one or the other.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pagerjurang craftsmen put their mark
Pagerjurang craftsmen put their mark Joko Sadewo, Contributor, Klaten, Central Java An abundance of clay pottery, distinct techniques as well as the presence of hundreds of ceramic craftsmen gives Pagerjurang hamlet in Melikan village, Klaten the image of a bustling ceramic center. Ceramic has become the heart of the hamlet's activity with over 170 out of 215 families relying on the business to earn a living.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Fully interconnected ASEAN power grid uneconomical'
'Fully interconnected ASEAN power grid uneconomical' Dow Jones, Bangkok Ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian nations meeting next week in Malaysia will be told that an ambitious plan for a fully interconnected ASEAN power grid isn't economical. A study conducted by a committee on the ASEAN Interconnection Master Plan has instead focused on grouping the power network into two systems - the East and the West system, said Prutichai Chonglertvanichkul, the chairman of the study.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Heated rivalries no excuse for media to flout rules
Heated rivalries no excuse for media to flout rules Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta Fierce rivalries among electronic media amid a tightening market, especially after the emergence of several new television stations in the past few years, benefits the public as consumers as each vies to present variety of entertaining programs. But the heated battles among the broadcasters lately has run contrary to public interests.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega returns home to Sukhoi probe
Mega returns home to Sukhoi probe Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri returned home from a 10-day Asian tour on Friday to face mounting allegations of corruption, collusion, and nepotism (KKN) in the purchase of four Russian- made Sukhoi fighters and two Mi-35 assault helicopters. Megawati and her entourage landed at the Halim Perdanakusuma airport in Jakarta at 4:30 p.m.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man dead, toddler missing as ship sinks
Man dead, toddler missing as ship sinks Kasparman Piliang and Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Padang/Makassar A man died and a young child is missing after tidal waves sank a cargo ship transporting them in waters near Pisang Island off the West Sumatra capital of Padang on Thursday. The accident took place at around 4:15 p.m. just 15 minutes after the KM Putri left Muaro port in Padang.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN food agency calls on thriving Asian nations to become donors
UN food agency calls on thriving Asian nations to become donors Agence France-Presse Bangkok The UN World Food Program (WFP) on Friday called on thriving Asian nations to begin donating to humanitarian programs now that they no longer needed aid themselves. "We need the countries of this region to work with us in alleviating the crises in this region and the world," said visiting WFP executive director James Morris.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN food agency calls for Asian donors
UN food agency calls for Asian donors Agence France-Presse, Bangkok The UN World Food Program (WFP) on Friday called on thriving Asian nations to begin donating to humanitarian programs now that they no longer needed aid themselves. "We need the countries of this region to work with us in alleviating the crises in this region and the world," said visiting WFP executive director James Morris.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japanese investors eye IBRA assets
Japanese investors eye IBRA assets JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said a number of Japanese investors had shown interest to take part in the agency's next assets sale program. The agency said in a statement that some 20 Japanese investors had given strong response to the asset sale plan during a roadshow in Tokyo on June 23-34.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, June 28, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Saturday, June 28, 2003 Exhibitions * 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. * Photo Mata Perempuan by Seven Women Photographers at Galeri Oktagon Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 50A, Central Jakarta (Tel. 420 4545), until June 30. * Painting Telanjang by Pranoto, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policymakers need to listen to Asians
Policymakers need to listen to Asians Pana Janviroj, The Nation, Asia News Network, Bangkok At a recent international conference on the development of the Mekong region, there were persistent calls from businesses for one destination promotion, one visa, one customs system, one highway regulation and even one currency. Also, the same environment standard was called for so that when a dam is built on the river upstream it should not undermine the biodiversity of the downstream part.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Spirit remain high among Acehnese students
Spirit remain high among Acehnese students Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The ongoing war between government forces and the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) means a hard time for students in the province, which has seen about 500 school buildings razed in arson attacks. However, the crisis has not lessened the Acehnese student's desire to continue their studies.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. War -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts
1. War -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts GAM district, police chiefs arrested 2. School -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 45pts MB, 36 counts Spirits remain high among Acehnese students 3. Nessen -- 3 cols, 1 line, 28pts MB, 33 counts Police seek to link Nessen with GAM 4. Sukhoi -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Megawati returns home to Sukhoi probe 5. Sumanto -- 4 cols, 1 line, 28pts MB, 45 counts Indonesia's 'Hannibal Lector' gets 5 years
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. POWER 2 X 24
2. POWER 2 X 24 'Fully interconnected ASEAN power grid uneconomical' 3. UN 2 X 20 WFP calls on Asian nations to be donors 4. OIL 2 X 20 Oil prices steady after sharp fall
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medan police probe reports of officer brutality
Medan police probe reports of officer brutality Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Police in Medan launched an investigation into reports of police violence against people protesting against pulp company PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) in the Porsea area of North Sumatra. North Tapanuli Regency Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Burhanuddin said on Friday that three officers from the provincial capital of Medan had arrived on Monday.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Justifiable intervention?
Justifiable intervention? The United States seems to be pulling out all stops to make sure that Indonesia brings the killers of two Americans in Papua last August to justice. The killing of the two teachers in Tembagapura has been raised at almost every occasion that top officials of the two governments have met, and is becoming a real sticking point in relations between the two countries.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
ITB students back Sukhoi inquiry
ITB students back Sukhoi inquiry JAKARTA: Students from the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in West Java expressed support on Friday for the inquiry into the role of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) in the purchase of Russian Sukhoi warplanes. Their support was aired during a hearing with members of the House's inquiry committee, namely Effendi Choirie of the National Awakening Party (PKB) faction and Ridwan Mukti and Happy Bone Zulkarnaen of the Golkar Party faction.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
A waste of money
A waste of money The party is over but at least we have been left with some great lessons. The recent celebration of Jakarta's 476th anniversary at the National Monument square was a failure, or so say many residents. Only a few Jakartans, in fact, were aware that June 22 was the climax of the celebration.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
EU pledges 41m euros in aid for RI
EU pledges 41m euros in aid for RI M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The European Union (EU) has pledged 41 million euros (US$46 million) in aid to help the Indonesian government undertake a variety of programs ranging from improving health and education to boosting trade and investment.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]High-cost learning:
High-cost learning: Too late to protest From Warta Kota Commission VI of the House of Representatives recently summoned the heads of four higher educational institutions, i.e. University of Indonesia, Gajah Mada University, Bandung Institute of Technology and Bogor Institute of Agriculture. At the meeting the commission flatly rejected the policy of the institutions to introduce special entrance fees amounting to millions of rupiah, or even tens of millions, for new students.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Urban farmers create oases
Urban farmers create oases Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kampung Sawah presents a rare scene amid the jungle of buildings in the city. It has approximately eight hectares of rice and kangkung (water spinach) fields and is located less than one kilometer from the dense residential area of Kelapa Gading in North Jakarta. In the green vast fields, farmers -- men and women -- harvest the crops, just like in an ordinary village.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Media blasts curbs in Aceh
Media blasts curbs in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The media criticized on Friday new guidelines for media coverage in Aceh, saying that rules were effectively hampering the press from obtaining balanced reports on the current integrated operations in the conflict-torn province.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
No govt aid for would be presidents
No govt aid for would be presidents JAKARTA: The Indonesian government has turned down the House of Representatives demand for campaign funds for presidential and vice presidential candidates. The failure to provide the campaign funds has been made certain as the issue is not included in the budgetary entries now being discussed by officials of the National Development Planning Board (Bappenas) and the finance ministry.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, June 30, 2003
TV Program: Monday, June 30, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show: Cafe Pajak 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show 10:30 Music TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna to pay dividend
Sampoerna to pay dividend JAKARTA: Indonesian cigarette company PT HM Sampoerna got shareholders' approval on Friday to pay a further Rp 140 (1.6 U.S. cents) dividend a share later this year on top of the interim dividend of Rp 50 in April. Its shareholders also approved the company's proposal to allocate a maximum of Rp 417 billion to buy back its shares within 18 months to support the share price.--Dow Jones
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sanjay Bharwani, Manager, Accenture, Jakarta
Sanjay Bharwani, Manager, Accenture, Jakarta In a world where investment funds will remain scarce, a more profitable approach to attracting and serving customers requires comprehensive strategies that both reduce the cost of service delivery and improve the value of customer interactions. Executives are caught between heightened pressure from financial markets to increase revenue and reduce costs on the one hand, and increase customer demand for new and enhanced services on the other.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Extortionate school?
Extortionate school? From Pos Kota The case as described in Ratna Susanti's letter on June 21 -- if it is true -- is indeed outrageous, because it means the management of the Asyafiiyah 02 primary school in Jatiwaringin, Bekasi, is making a profit by imposing fees under the guise of school examinations and the students' end-of-year party. By asking parents to pay Rp 385,000, while only reserving Rp 10,000 for the party, the school has been involved in extortion.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, June 28, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, June 28, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Documentary 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 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 3:30 Children's Show 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Talk Show 6:00 News: Berita Petang 8:00 Music: Gita Pesona 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Musik Tempo Doeloe 11:00 TV Drama TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military-style uniforms not for civilians
Military-style uniforms not for civilians SEMARANG, Central Java: Members of political parties' security forces should not wear military or police-style uniforms in order to avoid confusing the public, a senior military officer said on Friday. "Military or police-style uniforms must not be worn by those who have no right to wear them. Such a misuse will only cause confusion among the people," Central Java's Diponegoro Military Command chief of staff, Brig. Gen. Salim Mengga, said.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
SG to refinance Rp 1t in debt
SG to refinance Rp 1t in debt Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed cement manufacturer PT Semen Gresik (SG) hopes to generate new loans of about Rp 1 trillion (about US$122 million) bearing lower interest rates in order to refinance its more expensive debts. SG president Satriyo said on the sidelines of a shareholders meeting on Friday that the company would generate the new loans by issuing new bonds and borrowing from other sources.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
National Police Headquarters
National Police Headquarters Jakarta the writer hopes very much that we can put 'dish washer' or something like that in heading. 2. Ria -- New prospects, not just for South Asia 1 X 30 New prospects beyond South Asia Dmitry Kosyrev, Political Observer RIA Novosti Moscow
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Quality of commercial education is questionable'
'Quality of commercial education is questionable' High admission fees to enroll at educational institutions have sparked public grievances, while the House of Representatives has called for a review of the policy. Some argue that students should pay more if they want good education, but many parents disagree, saying that the commercialization of education will eventually degrade its quality. Several shared their views with The Jakarta Post: Arie, 48, is an employee with a private company on Jl.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's 'Hannibal Lector' gets 5 years
Indonesia's 'Hannibal Lector' gets 5 years Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Purbalingga, Central Java The Purbalingga District Court sentenced self-confessed cannibal Sumanto to five years in jail on Friday, but only based upon theft charges in the absence of specific legislation on cannibalism. Prosecutors had demanded a seven-year jail term. The 31-year old Sumanto was charged with stealing the corpse of Rinah, 80, which he said he wanted to eat.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, June 30, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta:Monday, June 30, 2003 Exhibitions * 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. * Photo Mata Perempuan by Seven Women Photographers at Galeri Oktagon Jl. Gunung Sahari Raya 50A, Central Jakarta (Tel. 420 4545), until June 30. * Painting Telanjang by Pranoto, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Interest cut gives more room for lower SBI rates: Analys
Interest cut gives more room for lower SBI rates: Analys Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut will provide more room for Bank Indonesia to further cut its benchmark rate, although some doubted whether there would be any immediate benefit to the real sector of the economy. "It will encourage Bank Indonesia to further cut its interest rate," Standard Chartered Bank economist Fauzi Ichsan told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
New title for Sultan Hamengkubuwono X
New title for Sultan Hamengkubuwono X PEKANBARU, Riau: Yogyakarta Sultan Hamengkubuwono X has been given the honorary title Sri Amanah Dwi Wangsa from the Riau Malay Indigenous Institution. Riau Governor Saleh Djasit said on Thursday evening the honorary title was a sign of appreciation for the sultan's efforts to help natives of Riau who reside in Yogyakarta. "At present there are 5,000 people from Riau who are studying in Yogyakarta," Saleh said.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Officer grilled over GAM flag
Officer grilled over GAM flag JAKARTA: A policeman was questioned on Friday over a separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) flag he had hanging in his living room. Adj. Brig. Tarmuji, who works as an administrative officer for the National Police's Mobile Brigade division in Kelapa Dua, was questioned by the East Jakarta Police and released later in the day. "He has been released as police found no wrongdoing. There is no indication that he is a supporter of the group," city police spokesman Sr.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
KADI starts probe into alleged dumping of polyester
KADI starts probe into alleged dumping of polyester The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Anti-Dumping Committee (KADI) said on Friday that it was currently conducting an investigation into imported polyester staple fiber products from South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand, which are allegedly being dumped here. Polyester staple fiber is a raw material used in the textile industry.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso softens stance on tax evaders
Sutiyoso softens stance on tax evaders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent softening of a tough new stance against tax evaders who risk having their assets seized, Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday that his office would continue to demand them to pay cumulative tax arrears going back to 1997, which total Rp 58.5 billion (US$7 million). "If we shut down or take their assets, their employees would be jobless -- this is the dilemma that my office now faces.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to assign more diplomats
Indonesia to assign more diplomats JAKARTA: The government will post immigration attaches in 11 more foreign capitals and cities, a spokesman said here on Friday. Ade Endang Dahlan, a spokesperson for the immigration service, said the diplomats would take up postings in London (Britain), Cape Town (South Africa), Cairo (Egypt), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia), New Delhi (India), New York (United States), Buenos Aires (Argentina), Ghuang Zhou and Shang Lu (China), and Kinabalu (Malaysia).
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students say no to cars for councillors
Students say no to cars for councillors TANGERANG: About 500 university students staged a rally at the Tangerang municipal legislative council and the administration office complex here on Friday to protest against the purchase of 45 cars by the administration for each of the councillors. The students, grouped under the Tangerang's Students Executive Body (BEM-T), demanded that Mayor M. Thamrin immediately issue a decree to withdraw the purchase of the vehicles.
Sat, 28 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education only for the rich?
Education only for the rich? From Warta Kota College enrollment is now under way and it is surprising to note that several favored state higher educational institutes are imposing very high fees for admission. Ironically, these soaring rates are charged as ordinary people strive to make ends meet, while their children are in bad need of low-cost education.