Archive: 7 June 2003
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Sat, 07 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.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gabsi joins Worldwide Bridge Contest
Gabsi joins Worldwide Bridge Contest JAKARTA: Thirty pairs took part at the Indonesian Contract Bridge Association (Gabsi)-organized bridge tournament at the Kinara Restaurant in South Jakarta on Friday. Scheduled for two days until Saturday, the contest has been held as part of the Worldwide Bridge Contest sponsored by the World Bridge Federation (WBF). While the Friday's participants were invitees, the Saturday's round will be an open tournament at the Bulungan Bridge Center in South Jakarta.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian nurses need a proper management system: Survey
Indonesian nurses need a proper management system: Survey Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesian nurses need better management systems and more education to improve both their knowledge and service, according to a survey jointly conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Glodok retailers worried about low demand during school vacation
Glodok retailers worried about low demand during school vacation Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even though prices have dropped as the rupiah has gained on the dollar, demand for electronic goods remains low because people are preparing for the school holiday, according to retailers at Harco Plaza in Glodok, West Jakarta.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Developers responsible for fatal accidents: Experts
Developers responsible for fatal accidents: Experts Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts are blaming indiscipline and inadequate safety measures for two separate accidents that killed four workers and injured nine at a construction site in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, on Thursday. The two accidents occurred at the construction site of the Gading Mediterania apartments.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Holistic sacrifice
Holistic sacrifice From Bali Post Many of us, particularly the Balinese Hindus, understand yadnya, or holy sacrifice, as merely making offerings to God. Although such a perception is not completely wrong, it certainly reflects a narrow-mindedness, as yadnya has a much broader and deeper meaning. Anything we do, think or speak of at any point in time with good intentions is called yadnya.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artists oppose Borobudur International Festival
Artists oppose Borobudur International Festival Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Borobudur International Festival that will take place from June 11 to June 17 is being opposed by local artists and cultural activists due to its huge budget of Rp 10 billion (US$1.22 million). Cultural activist Priyoto said on Thursday that the public must keep an eye out for the possible misuse of the money, half of which will come from the Central Java administration.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nabiel vs. Sutiyoso?
Nabiel vs. Sutiyoso? The controversy surrounding the reclamation of 2,700 hectares of land on Jakarta's northern coastal strip seems to have come to an end with the shaking of hands by Governor Sutiyoso and State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim, after a heated debate. Sutiyoso, who was previously defiant in the face of rejection by Nabiel's office of the huge project, finally bowed to Nabiel's request to resubmit a new proposal, accompanied by an analysis of its environmental impact.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Faxes, daily instructions among evidence against GAM
Faxes, daily instructions among evidence against GAM Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government representatives are leaving for Sweden this weekend with proof they believe shows Aceh Free Movement (GAM) leaders living in Sweden are involved in rebellion and terror attacks in Indonesia. This mission will be the fourth in three years attempting to convince Sweden to take action against the GAM leaders.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Officials arrested for alleged corruption
Officials arrested for alleged corruption KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Three officials of the provincial health office were arrested on Friday for allegedly abusing Rp 15 billion (US$1.83 million) and causing Rp 3.83 billion in losses to the state. The three officials -- identified only by their initials MMT, BT and NS -- are being detained at Kupang police station. Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Victor Simanjuntak said that the police had enough evidence to arrest the three suspects.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kelly K. Knight
Kelly K. Knight Austindo Group Jakarta 2. Mugi -- Enforced disappearances in Indonesia: Never again 2 X 30 Enforced disappearances: Never again in Indonesia Mugiyanto Chairman Indonesian Association of Families of Disappeared Persons (IKOHI) Jakarta
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/KELLY
JP/7/KELLY Is the bond market a bubble? Kelly K. Knight Austindo Group Jakarta There is a widespread belief that a bubble is forming in the rupiah bond market, and in the rupiah currency itself, but this might not be true. Rupiah bonds are going up, along with bonds denominated in other currencies throughout the world, because virtually all short-term interest rates are going down in every currency.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Equator Principles won't hurt investment'
`Equator Principles won't hurt investment' Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The decision by the world's leading commercial banks to apply environmental principles when financing projects in developing countries would not dampen investment prospects in Indonesia, an expert said.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tarmidi joins Pioneer Party
Tarmidi joins Pioneer Party JAKARTA: Tarmidi Suhardjo, former chairman of the Jakarta chapter of the ruling party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), has officially thrown in his lot with the Pioneer Party (Partai Pelopor). The party, established earlier this year, is led by Rachmawati Soekarnoputri, a daughter of former president Sukarno and younger sister of President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the chairwoman of the PDI Perjuangan.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGO to sue prosecutor's office
NGO to sue prosecutor's office The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) plans to sue the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office for its plan to drop a corruption case allegedly involving a number of city councillors and city officials. "We will sue the prosecutor's office because, although the money has been returned, this does not mean that the criminal case should be dropped," Fakta chairman Azas Tigor Nainggolan told The Jakarta Post on Friday.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia making headway against terror: U.S.
SE Asia making headway against terror: U.S. Reuters, Manila Southeast Asia is making headway against the threat of regional terror, backed by close cooperation and sharing of intelligence, the commander of U.S. forces in the Asia-Pacific said on Friday. "We have made a great deal of progress on terrorism in Southeast Asia over the last 18 months," Admiral Thomas Fargo told a news conference, adding that about 140 members of the Muslim militant group Jamaah Islamiah had been arrested.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to buy captive power from private companies
Govt to buy captive power from private companies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning to buy captive power from private companies to help the major tackle power shortage problem which has hit Java and Bali during the past few weeks.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bills contain conflicting solutions to election rows
Bills contain conflicting solutions to election rows Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lack of coordination among legislators has resulted in conflicting articles on the resolution of disputes over vote counting in a presidential election. Possible disputes are provided for in the presidential elections bill and the constitutional court bill, both of which are currently being deliberated by the House of Representatives.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Krisdayanti to sing at peace concert
Krisdayanti to sing at peace concert JAKARTA: Local diva Krisdayanti will be among the musicians from at least 10 countries who will perform in the World Peace Music Concert on June 14 at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park in Bali. "I am glad that I have been given an opportunity to perform in the concert. Although I have only 15 minutes to sing three songs, I will do my best," she told journalists on Thursday at the Hilton Hotel.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
413 kiosks burned down
413 kiosks burned down MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: As many as 413 out of a total 600 kiosks were burned down on Thursday evening at Sentral Market, Maros regency, 30 kilometers from Makassar. The fire started at 7:30 p.m. and was completely extinguished by 11 p.m. with the help from of Makassar firemen and the Navy. No casualties were reported, but vendors suffered billions of rupiah in material losses as they failed to save their stock. Makassar Police chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati, siblings mark father's anniversary
Megawati, siblings mark father's anniversary Febiola Desy Unidjaja and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung In celebrating the 102nd anniversary of founding president Sukarno's birth, President Megawati Soekarnoputri held a purifying ceremony for her father's amulets at the Bogor Presidential Palace on Friday. Clad in a kebaya (traditional blouse), Sukarno's eldest daughter attended the ceremony, which was led by five preachers from Karangasem and Gianyar, Bali.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nurses need proper management skills: Survey
Nurses need proper management skills: Survey Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian nurses need better management systems and more education to improve both their knowledge and service, according to a survey jointly conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Health.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt expects new mining law to revive investment
Govt expects new mining law to revive investment Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expects the new mining law, which is now in the final stage of the drafting process, to revive the country's mining industry, which has been in the doldrums for years.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh hit by power blackouts
Aceh hit by power blackouts Bernie K. Moestafa and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Frequent power blackouts have added to the suffering of the Acehnese as conflict and martial law, which will enter its fourth week, continued unabated. Hospitals and households are affected the most by the power outages, which have become frequent in the strife-torn province over the past two years.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four parties pass preliminary screening for 2004 election
Four parties pass preliminary screening for 2004 election A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Of the nearly 240 political parties registered with the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, only four have passed preliminary screening to be deemed legal entities. The four parties are: the Prosperous Justice Party (PK Sejahtera), the Indonesian Catholic-Democratic Party (PKD), the Indonesian Union Party (PSI) and the Indonesian Justice and Unity Party (PKP Indonesia).
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 x 10
4 x 10 Businessman survives murder attempt JP/8/SAFETY 2 x 25 Developers responsible for fatal accidents: Experts JP/8/Ancol 1 x 30 NGO to sue prosecutor's office JP/8/APARTMENT 2 x 23 Wealthy told to vacate subsidized apartments Jp/8/Glodok 2 x 28 Glodok retailers worried about low demand during school vacation JP/8/SPEAK 2 x 18 'Everyone responsible for the environment'
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Extortion, blackmail no strangers among police: Watchdog
Extortion, blackmail no strangers among police: Watchdog Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Extortion and blackmail are commonplace in the police here against a backdrop of poor law enforcement and flourishing corruption, an independent police watchdog says. The Indonesian Police Commission (KKI), a non-governmental organization, said everybody knows that the security forces were involved in extorting criminals and those who found themselves in difficult circumstances.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/SCENE
JP/4/SCENE Mega told to make peace with daily JAKARTA: Some circles in the House of Representatives have called for an end to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's legal dispute with Rakyat Merdeka daily, saying the government was in dire need of support from the press for many of its policies.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Ambassador concerned over shooting of Germans in Aceh -- Page 3
* Ambassador concerned over shooting of Germans in Aceh -- Page 3 * Govt considers closing Aceh to foreigners -- Page 3 * Faxes, daily instructions among evidence against GAM -- Page 3 * Peace journalism in Aceh still at the forefront -- Page 3
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fake drugs threaten both consumers and pharmaceutical sector
Fake drugs threaten both consumers and pharmaceutical sector The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sale of counterfeit medicines not only threatens consumers but also the pharmaceutical industry as the distribution of such drugs is now out of control. Moreover, the country's inadequate legal infrastructure and weak law enforcement have allowed such counterfeit drugs to flood the market. Reports say that the consumption of such drugs can sometimes be fatal.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
UIC hands out $1.35m dividend
UIC hands out $1.35m dividend JAKARTA: Publicly listed chemical company PT Unggul Indah Cahaya (UIC) announced that it would distribute US$1.35 million for dividend from its 2002 audited net profit of $9 million. The company said on Friday that last year's net profit was slightly up due to the reduction of operational costs, while its consolidated sales dropped by 4.77 percent to $172 million from $180 million in 2001.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/KAMALA1
JP/7/KAMALA1 Part 1 of 2 Telling what they know: Women, truth, and reconciliation in Timor Leste Karen Campbell-Nelson Researcher Commission for Reception, Truth-seeking, and Reconciliation (CAVR) Dili It is important the women of Timor Leste tell what they know about past violations, to balance the tendency for men to dominate the documentation of history, and to remind social, political, and religious leaders of Timor Leste what is required of an inclusive reconciliation process.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Grant hopes to bridge digital divide
Grant hopes to bridge digital divide ================= Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta ----------------- A globalized world also means a globalized learning ground. People learn lessons of life not only from those around them but through the information spewed out constantly by television, radio and increasingly through the Internet.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fighting dirty money
Fighting dirty money Indonesia should immediately strengthen its anti-money laundering (AML) measures, otherwise it will remain on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) blacklist of developed countries and could face harsh sanctions, which would hinder business transactions with foreign parties. FATF will review Indonesia, which, together with 18 other countries, was blacklisted as a noncooperative country in 2001.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. WATER: 2 col 4 lines (4 x 12)
1. WATER: 2 col 4 lines (4 x 12) 'Public access to water a basic human right' A non-governmental organization has asked the House to make a fundamental change to the water resource bill by stating that access to water is a basic human right, saying the principle will prevent discrimination against people regarding water services.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government asked to act immediately on national sports bill
Government asked to act immediately on national sports bill Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is under criticism for its handling of the sports bill, including its failure to immediately present it back to the House of Representatives (DPR) for further deliberation. "It's deplorable that the government has been slow in the handling of the bill.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. FULDA: 2 x 28
1. FULDA: 2 x 28 Ambassador concerned over shooting of Germans in Aceh 2. FOREIGN: 1 x 42 Govt considers closing Aceh to foreigners 3. SWEDEN: 2 x 28 Faxes, daily instructions among evidence against GAM 4. MEDIA: 2 x 26 Peace journalism in Aceh still at the forefront
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`Everyone responsible for the environment'
`Everyone responsible for the environment' The government has made many efforts to deal with the heavy pollution. For example, in order to curb air pollution, public transportation vehicles are obliged to take an emission test. The Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) is also required for any project to measure its potential to pollute the environment. Unfortunately, the environmental condition is getting worse.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
China's FM to visit SE Asia
China's FM to visit SE Asia CHINA: China's Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing will visit Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam in mid-June for bilateral and regional meetings with Southeast Asian and other countries, the foreign ministry said. Li, who was newly appointed in March, will attend the "10+3" ASEAN-China-Japan-South Korea ministerial meeting and the 10th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) from June 17-19 in Phnom Penh, a foreign ministry spokeswoman said.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia beats England in world futsal meet
Indonesia beats England in world futsal meet Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia registered a surprise 3-2 win over England at the KL World 5s futsal (indoor, 5-a-side soccer) tournament in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, a report said. The two teams met in the bowl semifinals match, which was played among the bottom-placed teams in their respective groups.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Businessman survives murder attempt
Businessman survives murder attempt Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A director of computer firm PT Ashaba in Jl. Juanda No. 7, Central Jakarta, is in a critical condition after being shot on Friday by two unidentified persons riding a motorcycle in a busy street near his company. The victim, Paulus Tejakusuma, was driving alone in a silver Toyota Camry sedan when the incident took place on Jl. Angkasa in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
41 councillors named suspects
41 councillors named suspects PADANG, West Sumatra: Forty-one councillors were named suspects in an embezzlement case involving the loss of Rp 8.1 billion from the 2001-2002 provincial budget. Head of Padang Prosecutors' Office Tarmizi Mal said on Wednesday that he had received a letter from West Sumatra Governor Zainal Bakar with an order to investigate the councillors. Initial interrogations will be conducted by head of the provincial council Maigus Nasir and deputies Muhidi and Chairul Indra.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA reaches deal on APP debt restructuring plan
IBRA reaches deal on APP debt restructuring plan M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After protracted negotiations, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) and foreign creditors grouped under the Export Credit Agency (ECA) agreed on Friday on a debt restructuring deal for Asia Pulp & Paper (APP).
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Botanical gardens offers new service
Botanical gardens offers new service JAKARTA: The Bogor Botanical Gardens is offering a free pick- up and delivery service for students from selected schools. The head of the Indonesian Conservation Center, Dedi Darnaedi, said that once a month the Bogor Botanical Gardens would provide the service for 32 students from four schools, from the elementary to high school level.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN intervention in Aceh
UN intervention in Aceh The killing of the German national and the wounding of his companion -- said to be tourists in their fifties -- by the Indonesian military made the headlines over here in Belgium as, I would guess, in many other European Union countries, as well as in the United States. Aceh is becoming a real problem for Indonesia in the international arena.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Belu to have health center on stilts
Belu to have health center on stilts ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The Belu regency health office plans to build community health centers (puskesmas) on stilts in the three districts of West Malaka, Central Malaka and Kobalima. The project is budgeted at Rp 11.4 billion (US$1.4 million). "We hope that by having puskesmas on stilts, we will be able to serve the people during the rainy season, when Belu is usually flooded," office head Valentinus Pareira said on Friday.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DUIT (1 x 30)
1. DUIT (1 x 30) Asian monies mixed, rupiah firmer 2. Mining (3 x 16) Govt expects new mining law to revive investment 3. Wheat (2 x 27) Canberra to protest to U.S. over Iraq wheat dispute
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ambassador concerned over shooting of Germans in Aceh
Ambassador concerned over shooting of Germans in Aceh Sri Wahyuni and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Jakarta German Ambassador to Indonesia Gerhard Fulda on Friday expressed concern over the shooting of two German tourists, one of whom was killed, in war-torn Aceh on Wednesday night, noting that the two were unarmed.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI, neighbors to fight illegal fishing
RI, neighbors to fight illegal fishing JAKARTA: Indonesia, Australia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea have agreed to work together to combat illegal fishing in the waters of Arafuru and Timor sea, a cabinet minister said here Friday. Data and information exchanges among fishery experts would be part of the cooperation, maritime and fishery minister Rokhmin Dahuri said.
Sat, 07 Jun 2003, 00:00 WIB
Chinese in Indonesia need more than Chinese dragon dance
Chinese in Indonesia need more than Chinese dragon dance T. Sima Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, sima@thejakartapost.com A Chinese dragon dance highlighted the beginning of the celebrations for the 476th anniversary of Jakarta last weekend (May 31). The crowd cheered and clapped their hands for the fabulous show, which featured a 226-meter-long liong (dragon). It was not so long ago that Indonesians could not see the internationally famous dragon dance and lion dance (barongsai).