Archive: 5 June 2003
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Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
An introductory guide to protected animals
An introductory guide to protected animals Diah Rahayuningsih and Bayu Kusuma, Contributor, Jakarta Protected animals in Indonesia are getting some help in their fight to survive. The degradation of the environment, and the growth of illegal animal trading has put wildlife in a precarious state and pushed some species to the brink of extinction. Law enforcement in this area needs to be given greater priority and the knowledge of law enforcement officers must be improved.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 x 50 Life on Earth: Who wins, the corporations or people? 2. POWER: 1 x 38 PLN admits power reserves running thin 3. DEER: 1 x 40 Deer project raises further controversy 4. MYANMAR: 1 x 30 'Suu Kyi injured in protests' 5. SURVEY: 1 x 45 Opinion of U.S., Bush abroad dips: survey 6. ODD: 1 x 30 Free sex for returning troops
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Court may be on time
Constitutional Court may be on time JAKARTA: Despite the fact that there is only one month left until the deadline, chairman of the House's special committee deliberating the bill on constitutional court Zein Badjeber expressed his optimism on Wednesday that the draft law would be passed on time. Zein, of the United Development Party, said he saw no contentious articles in the bill that might prove a stumbling block for its endorsement, scheduled for the end of this month.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Boomerang effect of visa fees
Boomerang effect of visa fees Permanent unrest, the looting of shops and schools, setting churches on fire or blasting them, and finally, the Bali bomb tragedy, became the sad trademarks of a young democracy. The tourism industry has been suffering for years, which also had a very strong negative impact on education, health care and infrastructure development. Scrapping the 60-day, visa-fee policy will harshly affect Indonesia's revenues that come from the tourism sector.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reforestation fund
Reforestation fund From Koran Tempo As reported in The Jakarta Post on May 21, the secretary- general of the Ministry of Forestry, Wahjudi Wardojo, made several conflicting statements in a hearing with Commission III of the House of Representatives on May 20. While our forest areas are diminishing, the reforestation fund of Rp 10,875 trillion has just vanished into thin air. On paper, part of this fund -- Rp 8,426 trillion -- has gone to the account of the minister of finance.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Internal reconciliation needed
Internal reconciliation needed JAKARTA: Civil society will remain a dream in Indonesia if the nation is unable to settle internal conflicts in the past, observers said. Speaking in a discussion on Wednesday, Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid suggested that Indonesia seek a consensus on how to solve the conflicts, including through national reconciliation.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Argentina runs over Indonesia at world futsal meet
Argentina runs over Indonesia at world futsal meet The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Favorite Argentina gave a futsal lesson to Indonesia with a 20-1 thrashing on the second day of the world futsal tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Wednesday. It was Indonesia's second defeat after it was crushed 1-9 by Japan, the 2002 Asian Championship runner-up, in Group B matches on Tuesday. "We have learned much from this tournament.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three soldiers on trial admit assaulting villagers
Three soldiers on trial admit assaulting villagers Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Three soldiers who went on trial for allegedly beating civilians in the village of Lawang in Bireun regency, confessed to their crimes on Wednesday, as the National Commission on Human Rights said it would send a fact-finding team to look into reports of human rights abuses in the war-torn province of Aceh.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
UK warns Hawk dispute with RI could damage military ties
UK warns Hawk dispute with RI could damage military ties Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A visiting British minister warned on Wednesday that the use of HS-Hawk warplanes in the current military offensive against rebels in Aceh could damage military cooperation between the two countries.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene and sugar shortage in Jayapura
Kerosene and sugar shortage in Jayapura Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Jayapura suffered a kerosene shortage in May, which was blamed on late distribution caused by the long holiday weekends. Hendry Dianto, who works for state oil company Pertamina's marketing unit overseeing Papua, said the long weekends on May 15 and May 29 disrupted some distribution schedules.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI seeks another slot in chess event
RI seeks another slot in chess event Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will be seeking another slot at the 2003 World Chess Championship when it sends seven players to the regional qualifying tournament in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in the next two weeks. The players are Grand Master (GM) Cerdas Barus, FIDE Master (FM) Irwanto Sadikin, Tirto, International Master (IM) Salor Sitanggang, IM Danny Juswanto, Susanto Megaranto and Tirta Chandra Purnama.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lhokseumawe: Transportation Minister Agum Gumelar handed over Rp
Lhokseumawe: Transportation Minister Agum Gumelar handed over Rp 300 million (US$36,000) in humanitarian aid consisting of basic commodities and medicine for refugees and Rp 150 million for rehabilitating school buildings. West Aceh: Chief private Yanto killed by GAM in clash at Laue Kambuh village, Suangan district. Aceh Besar: People in Aceh Besar regency and TNI members start building security posts in villages.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to limit public places for
Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso's plan to limit public places for smokers deserves support. But the plan needs legal backing to be implemented, therefore, a provincial level law, which also contains punishment for violators, must be made. There are a lot of public areas, including malls and office buildings that have no-smoking signs, but the signs have no legal power. Violators are usually only told to put out their cigarettes without any punishment. And the no-smoking signs mean nothing to many.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
More hot spots, haze detected on three islands
More hot spots, haze detected on three islands Moch. N. Kurniawan and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan More provinces in Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi islands are showing hot spots, a strong indication of forest fires, with haze already shrouding some areas of these provinces.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Save GAM facilities for Aceh
Save GAM facilities for Aceh From Suara Karya Mass media reports on the success of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police in immobilizing forces of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) can indeed serve as a positive campaign and, at the same time, a deterrent to the separatists, prompting their speedy surrender. However, some of the military/police success needs correction and evaluation, particularly in connection with the burning of cars and other operational vehicles owned by GAM.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri IPO price set at Rp 569 to Rp 695 per share
Mandiri IPO price set at Rp 569 to Rp 695 per share Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Mandiri, Indonesia's largest bank in terms of assets, will offer its shares to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) at a price range of between Rp 569 and Rp 695 (around 15 U.S. cents) per share, a government official said. State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said this was a good price target, representing between 0.9-1.1 times the bank's book value.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen landlocked by sedimentation
Fishermen landlocked by sedimentation CIREBON, West Java: The sedimentation of river estuaries in Cirebon regency was threatening the future of thousands of fishermen, regency fishery office head Nunung Siti Nurjanah said on Tuesday. "Although the sedimentation process has taken place for a long time the local administration has done nothing," she complained. Sedimentation blocks access to the sea from rivers and vice versa. A fisherman from North Cirebon, Moch.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Greenpeace stages UK protest over Indonesian wood: Greenpeace
Greenpeace stages UK protest over Indonesian wood: Greenpeace activists scaled cranes at a government construction site in central London on Wednesday to protest at illegal logging in Indonesia. Nine men and two women took part in the action, at a Home Office site in central London, the group said.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
How sacred is the unitary state of RI?
How sacred is the unitary state of RI? J. Soedjati Djiwandono, Political Analyst, Jakarta Just a little over a year after the proclamation of Indonesian independence, Prime Minister Sutan Syahrir signed the Linggardjati agreement with the Dutch on Nov. 15, 1946.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange(in rupiah) on June 4, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange(in rupiah) on June 4, 2003 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 925 -25 102,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 1,739,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 120 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 100 -5 500 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 0 495,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 15 5 1,000,000 Alumindo Light 190...
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Educating public about trauma with `wayang'
Educating public about trauma with `wayang' I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali When young puppeteer Made Sidia was commissioned to create a special shadow puppet show of Wayang Kulit by the International Medical Corps (IMC) in an effort to spread educational messages on trauma in late October last year, he realized he finally had the financial support and creative freedom to develop the kind of performance he always wanted to present.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Panin Sekuritas to offer bonds
Panin Sekuritas to offer bonds JAKARTA: Publicly listed PT Panin Sekuritas will issue 5-year bonds worth Rp 100 billion (US$12 million) on a fixed interest rate. In the offering prospectus released on Wednesday, the company was quoted by detik.com as saying the funds generated from the offering would be used to strengthen its working capital for marginal trading.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tj. Priok abuse case still dawdling
Tj. Priok abuse case still dawdling JAKARTA: Hopes for an immediate trial of the military and police officers accused of gross human rights violations in the North Jakarta area of Tanjung Priok in 1984 have been deflated as the ad hoc prosecutors for the case will only start working after June 16. The 16 prosecutors were selected by the Attorney Generals' Office and are tasked with indicting suspects of the bloodshed.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
[i]Water has been chosen as the central theme for this year's World
Water has been chosen as the central theme for this year's World Environment Day, which will be observed worldwide on June 5 (today). This special page is published to draw attention to this important day.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Racers cause Saturday night peril
Racers cause Saturday night peril JAKARTA: The number of amateur motorcycle racers in Tangerang is on the rise, especially on Saturday nights, but local residents say Saturday night is not alright for the dangerous races. Residents have long complained about the noise and danger at the illegal racing circuits and are upset that the police do not do much to stop them. "We call upon the police to crack down on illegal racers because they could kill people," Mrs. Saiman, 38, said on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Banking condition improving: Survey
Banking condition improving: Survey M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After grappling to survive the financial crisis, the banking industry in Indonesia is well on its way to recovery and playing an improved intermediary role, a survey says. A survey made public by banking and financial magazine InfoBank on Tuesday revealed that in 2002, lendings made up 40.1 percent of the productive assets of the country's banking industry, a slight increase from 34.8 percent the year before.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam upbeat over D. Cup matches
Vietnam upbeat over D. Cup matches JAKARTA: Vietnam is upbeat about its prospects in the Davis Cup, which is scheduled to be played in Sri Lanka in the next couple of weeks, after embarking on a three-week training regime on the clay courts of the Bung Karno tennis outdoor in Central Jakarta. "We are looking for the number one, or at least the number two position.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Environmental laws take
Environmental laws take care of their own sectors Hira Jhamtani Environmental & Globalization Policy Analyst Denpasar 2. Santi -- Tobacco-control FCTC treaty: Putting up a fight against the giant 2 X 30 Tobacco-control FCTC treaty: Fighting the giant Santi W.E. Soekanto & Ratih Sayidun Journalists Jakarta
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mega eyes BII shares
Bank Mega eyes BII shares JAKARTA: Publicly listed Bank Mega is considering buying Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) shares, which will be offered by the government, after it failed to buy Bank Danamon shares previously, according to its president Chaerul Tanjung. "We are assessing the opportunity to buy the shares," he said, as quoted by detik.com, on the sidelines of Bank Mandiri's public presentation on Wednesday.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
No need to cut oil output: Purnomo
No need to cut oil output: Purnomo Agencies, Jakarta/London Indonesia's Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Wednesday the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) doesn't need to cut oil output further, as world oil prices are rising. "An output cut isn't necessary, as oil prices are improving," he was quoted by Dow Jones as saying. He said OPEC's reference oil price has risen to around US$27 a barrel, and demand from the U.S. is expected to rise during the summer.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sea traffic unaffected by closure of Aceh waters
Sea traffic unaffected by closure of Aceh waters Rendi A. Witular and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shipping players said the recent move from the martial law administrator in Aceh to close Aceh waters to foreign ships would not affect the overall cargo shipping routes through Malacca strait.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/6/SANTI
JP/6/SANTI Tobacco-control FCTC treaty: Putting up a fight against the giant Santi W.E. Soekanto & Ratih Sayidun Journalists Jakarta Using the beautiful Reza and Iwan Fals, the champion of the downtrodden, as well as many other modern-day heroes such as the band Padi, the Indonesian tobacco industry has been intensifying its campaign to recruit new smokers from among the young.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Controversial regent flies to Tanjungpinang to face trial
Controversial regent flies to Tanjungpinang to face trial Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Controversial regent Huzrin Hood of Riau Island is set to stand trial immediately for embezzling Rp 4.3 billion (US$524,390) from the province's 2001 budget which was allegedly used to buy political support for the formation of Riau Island province.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Treason trials begins
Treason trials begins JAYAPURA, Papua: The trial of Herman Wanggai, 29, Edison Waromi, 39, and Yordan Ik, 48, who have been charged with treason, began in the Jayapura District Court on Wednesday. They are facing the death penalty. The three were arrested at Cendrawasih University on Dec. 14, 2002, for allegedly carrying the Morning Star flag during a ceremony to mark the self-proclaimed independence day of the West Melanesia Republic.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt OKs rights body's planned inquiry in Aceh
Govt OKs rights body's planned inquiry in Aceh Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has given the green light for the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) to investigate possible human rights abuses in Aceh, but its work would still need clearance from the martial law administration in the province.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Two JI members arrested in E. Java
Two JI members arrested in E. Java JAKARTA: Indonesian police said Wednesday they have arrested two members of the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) terror network who were allegedly trained by Muslim separatist rebels in the Philippines. Yudi and Usman were arrested by East Java police almost three weeks ago, said Chief Commissioner Ade Raharja, a district police chief in Surabaya, capital of East Java.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Life on Earth: Who wins, the corporations or people?
Life on Earth: Who wins, the corporations or people? Yanuar Nugroho, Researcher & Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, Central Java, Yanuar-n@watchbusiness.org "Control your destiny, or someone else will," is the famous phrase of business consultant Welch (1992) when explaining how strategic management in industry would very much affect the progress of corporations. The saying might be right.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Pollute- 2x 22
1. Pollute- 2x 22 Corrupt officials leave Jakartans wheezing 2. Tempo - 4x10 PPM group visits 'Tempo' office 3. Reclaim - 1x 27 Reclamation dispute continues 4. Bekas - 2x 20 Great sale no big deal for Senen traders 5. Speak - 2x 20 'Air pollution almost choking me to death'
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses say bombing planned by defendants
Witnesses say bombing planned by defendants Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Two witnesses testified on Wednesday that key Bali bombing defendants met at a house in the Central Java town of Sukoharjo around two months before the Oct. 12, 2002, deadly Bali blasts. Hernianto, who is also facing terror charges for his alleged involvement in the bombings, told the Denpasar District Court that Amrozi and seven other people held the meeting in August to prepare for the attack.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ex governor's son arrested for corruption
Ex governor's son arrested for corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Zayat Kaimoeddin, the son of former Southeast Sulawesi governor La Ode Kaimoeddin, was arrested on Tuesday evening for alleged corruption. The Southeast Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office said it had strong evidence linking Zayat to corruption involving Rp 200 million (US$24,390). Prosecutor's office chief intelligence assistant Muh.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Education bill debate still unresolved
Education bill debate still unresolved Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A full-team House of Representatives and Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fadjar failed to reach consensus on three contentious issues during the fourth lobbying session on Wednesday. With no progress made on the bill's deliberation after a series of lobbying and consultation meetings dating back to last Thursday, the prospect of a vote is still there.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nations
The Bali bomb is a great lesson for all nations Paul Wolfowitz, Deputy Secretary of Defense, United States One of the messages that I would like to convey is three things. First, the United States understands how important East Asia is; second, we understand that the future security and stability of this region is key to our own security. Third, the U.S. remains committed to promoting East Asian security.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
PLN admits power reserves running thin
PLN admits power reserves running thin Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned electricity company PT PLN said that power reserves on Java and Bali had been depleted, but stopped short of saying there could be more blackouts in the future. Company president Eddie Widiono said that the current reserve margin had reached 28 percent, which is lower than the minimum reserve margin of 30 percent to avert power disruptions. "Our power reserves have been depleted.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oil prices slip as Indonesia dampens OPEC cut talk
Oil prices slip as Indonesia dampens OPEC cut talk Reuters London World oil prices slipped on Wednesday when Indonesia said OPEC did not need to curb supplies despite an expected resumption in exports from Iraq. Indonesian Mines and Energy Minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the cartel did not need to consider cuts while prices were inside OPEC's US$22-$28 per barrel band. International benchmark Brent crude oil slipped six cents to $27.22 per barrel, while U.S.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Bondres' shows help Balinese deal with the pain
`Bondres' shows help Balinese deal with the pain Kadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali A man with a mask covering his face walks onto the stage, his legs injured. In a husky voice, he tells the packed audience at the Art Center in downtown Denpasar that Amrozy and his friends -- prime suspects in the Oct. 12 Bali bombings -- ruined his life. "My legs were seriously injured and I was almost crippled," says the performer while showing his legs with comical gestures and movements.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reclamation dispute continues
Reclamation dispute continues Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dispute between State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim and Governor Sutiyoso over the reclamation of the northern coastal area will likely continue as they do not see eye-to-eye on the plan. Nabiel had requested that Sutiyoso redesign the project, but the governor insisted on Wednesday that the giant project could proceed only if the environmental impact analysis (Amdal) was revised.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Great Sale no big deal for Senen traders
Great Sale no big deal for Senen traders Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of the celebrations for its 476th anniversary this month, Jakarta will hold a city-wide sale offering discounts of up to 70 percent. However, not all retailers are thrilled by the Jakarta Great Sale.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
PPM group protests at `Tempo' office
PPM group protests at `Tempo' office Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following an attack on the office of the Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) by the Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM) group last week, about 20 of the group's members paid a visit to the Tempo news magazine office on Wednesday to protest the way the weekly described the nationalistic group.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
More on the new RI visa policy
More on the new RI visa policy To revoke or to apply the new tourist visa policy? What I want to impress upon all these visa policymakers holding the highest immigration and governmental positions who believe that they have been discriminated against on false grounds by the United States' and Australia's policies is this. The people who suffer the most discrimination and harassment are the foreigners married to an Indonesian citizen trying to make a living in Indonesia.
Thu, 05 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logging frustrates government: Minister
Illegal logging frustrates government: Minister Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has so far not been able to find any answers to the problem of rampant illegal logging, State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim has admitted candidly. However, Nabiel was more upbeat about the government's efforts to tackle other environmental problems, such as flooding, forest fires and pollution, believing that these in the end would be effective.