Archive: 16 July 2003
78 articles found
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN
Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN EL SEGUNDO, California: Unocal Corp. agreed to sell its interest in the Sarulla geothermal project to PLN, the Indonesian state electricity company, for US$60 million, resulting in a third- quarter gain. The sale includes the operations and sales contracts the Unocal North Sumatra Geothermal Ltd. unit signed with Pertamina and PLN in 1993.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Theo linked to money politics
Theo linked to money politics JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) plans to seek clarification from its deputy chairman Theo Syafei over his links with alleged money politics in the reelection of East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
The powerful House
The powerful House The House of Representatives (DPR) will soon be the most powerful institution in this country. It will have the authority to hold hostage whoever ignores its summons to "clarify certain issues" which they may be unhappy with, for the sake of national interests. The authority is regulated in a bill on the structure and position of the DPR, People's Consultative Assembly (MPR), and provincial legislative bodies (DPRD), which has just been endorsed into law.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ISEI accepts IMF monitoring of Indonesian reforms
ISEI accepts IMF monitoring of Indonesian reforms The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java The Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) said here on Tuesday that ending Indonesia's program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would mean terminating the quarterly letter of intent (LoI) and its supplementary memorandum, which the government has to submit to the IMF as a precondition to the disbursement of its loans.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Breast cancer risk nearly halved by frequent miso soup intake
Breast cancer risk nearly halved by frequent miso soup intake Hiroshi Hiyama, Agence France-Presse, Tokyo The risk of developing breast cancer was nearly halved among Japanese women who had miso soup at least three times a day compared with those who had one or less bowl of the traditional soya-based dish per day, according to research.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shark fins are yes-yes
Shark fins are yes-yes I found that Robert Go's arguments in his letter in The Jakarta Post on July 11, titled Shark fin restos are no-nos, were half-baked, and showed the writer himself to be half-educated or half-cultured. The overpopulation of sharks does great damage to the sustainable marine ecosystem. Control and selective fishing and finning can help sustain the ocean ecosystem while satisfying our taste buds.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ulema against trade in human organs
Ulema against trade in human organs JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organizations have called for a drive against trade in human organs, saying that it violated religious and social values. Irfan Zidny, an executive member of Nadhlatul Ulama's law making body, and his Muhammadiyah counterpart Wibisono told a seminar here that Islam prohibits the practice, because human organs belong to God and therefore deserve "honorable treatment".
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PGN may issue $250m in bonds next month
PGN may issue $250m in bonds next month The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State gas distribution company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) will issue dollar-denominated bonds worth about US$250 million in August or September, a company official said on Tuesday. PGN finance director Djoko Pramono said that the proceeds would be used to help finance a 190-kilometer gas pipeline project in South Sumatra.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Political leaders urge police to solve bomb attack
Political leaders urge police to solve bomb attack Damar Harsanto and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon Police are being pressured to solve Monday's bomb attack on the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly in Central Jakarta on Monday. Assembly chairman Amien Rais told reporters Tuesday that police must find those behind the attack ahead of its Annual Session from Aug. 1 to Aug. 10. "This incident is much simpler than the Bali bombings.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN-U.S. trade picks up by 6%
ASEAN-U.S. trade picks up by 6% Agence France-Presse, Singapore Trade between the United States and Southeast Asia is picking up and U.S. companies are seeking a bigger slice of the region's economic potential, a leading U.S. business body said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen complain of drop in fish prices
Fishermen complain of drop in fish prices INDRAMAYU, West Java: Thousands of fishermen in West Java's north coast regencies of Indramayu and Subang have complained about plummeting fish prices, at a time when their catch is bountiful. Leaders of the local village cooperative (KUD) attributed the slump to the abundant catch, as some 30,000 people in Indramayu and 20,000 others in Subang were engaged in fishing.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Imperial Tobacco unit wins right to Davidoff in court battle
Imperial Tobacco unit wins right to Davidoff in court battle Tom Wright, Dow Jones, Jakarta The Supreme Court has ruled in favor of U.K.-based Imperial Tobacco Group PLC in a battle with a local company over the right to sell cigarettes under the Davidoff trademark in the country, lawyers said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Theo linked to money politics
Theo linked to money politics JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) plans to seek clarification from its deputy chairman Theo Syafei over his links with alleged money politics in the reelection of East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs to investigate donation misuse
NGOs to investigate donation misuse Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) agreed on Monday to investigate the alleged misuse of a Rp 16 billion (US$2 million) donation to the Tangerang mayoralty. The NGOs said PT Angkasa Pura II, a state-owned company that manages the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, contributed the funds for community development programs.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, July 16, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, July 16, 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 3:00 Music 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Game Show: Yang Brilian 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Quiz: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 Talk Show: Dialog TVRI TPI 6:00 a.m.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
March 31, 2003: Telkom submits its 2002 audited financial
March 31, 2003: Telkom submits its 2002 audited financial report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange. May 27, 2003: SEC rejects Telkom's 2002 financial report and asks the company to re-audit it. June 11, 2003: Telkom discloses to the public its problems with SEC. SEC gives Telkom until July 15 to settle the problems. June 26, 2003: Telkom appoints PriceWaterhouseCoopers as its auditor. July 15, 2003: Telkom fails to meet SEC deadline.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Watch your tongue
Watch your tongue When I was listening to Radio 68 Jakarta on the morning of Wednesday, July 8, a member the House of Representatives Commission investigating the Sukhoi issue explained to reporters that trade minister Rini Soewandi was involved in the deal. He used the words biang keladi and biang kerok, condescending Indonesian words mostly used to denounce common criminals, to describe the actions of our honorable minister.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies mixed in lackluster trading
Asian monies mixed in lackluster trading Dow Jones, Singapore Asian currencies were a mixed bag late on Tuesday at the tail end of a generally lackluster session in which some central banks intervened to cap strength in their units, traders said. The Singapore dollar and Philippine peso were weaker, the Indonesian rupiah and South Korean won were little changed and the New Taiwan dollar was stronger.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Perak tops LG's Group B
Perak tops LG's Group B The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perak FC of Malaysia won the Group B LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship on Tuesday, after defeating Duli Pengiran Muda Mahkota (DPMM) of Brunei Darussalam 3-0 in Gresik, East Java. It was Perak's second victory following its 2-0 defeat of Singapore's SAF FC on Sunday. Perak will face Samart United of Cambodia -- runner-up of Group A -- in the quarterfinal.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rampant bombs
Rampant bombs Bombings have been occurring sporadically in Indonesia since the country began its messy transition to democracy in 1998. Again on Monday at 8:30 a.m. (01.30 GMT), a bomb explosion rocked Indonesia's legislative assembly building, although it did not claim any victim and caused only minor damage. Yesterday's blast was deemed as the latest blow to Indonesia, which is already grappling with Muslim militant groups and ethnic rebellions. Bombings are terrorist acts.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Decentralization flawed, says World Bank
Decentralization flawed, says World Bank Evi Mariani and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank said the government's two-year-old decentralization program has opened immense opportunities to improve the lives of many people, but warned that there were still a number of flaws that must be fixed to ensure long-term benefits. The Bank said that one such flaw was the issuance of a host of "nuisance taxes" by regional governments that had negatively affected the business climate.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers divided over education of judges
Lawmakers divided over education of judges Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) special committee deliberating the constitutional court bill remains divided over the educational background of justices appointed to the court.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Restaurant takes foodies back to days of yore
Restaurant takes foodies back to days of yore Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thinking about dining out in yesteryear probably brings to mind images of simple food stalls filled with people enjoying simple yet elaborate dishes like nasi bungkus (plain rice with a couple of side dishes and chili, wrapped in a banana leaf). Just as a picture can revive old memories, ceramic artist F.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batam plans to expel illegal residents
Batam plans to expel illegal residents Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Batam mayoralty administration plans to send home all domestic migrants who cannot show their Batam identity cards in an operation aimed at curbing crime on the island located in Riau province, officials here said on Tuesday. Batam population office head Zulkifli said the probe would begin later this month to check the IDs, locally known as KTP, of the more than 530,000 residents living on the industrial island.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN
Unocal sells Sarulla project to PLN EL SEGUNDO, California: Unocal Corp. agreed to sell its interest in the Sarulla geothermal project to PLN, the Indonesian state electricity company, for US$60 million, resulting in a third- quarter gain. The sale includes the operations and sales contracts the Unocal North Sumatra Geothermal Ltd. unit signed with Pertamina and PLN in 1993.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P casts first stone at unloyal legislators
PDI-P casts first stone at unloyal legislators Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Agus Maryono The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Banyumas The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will replace over 20 lawmakers from legislatures across the country for various reasons, including defying the party's order, a party spokesman said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six killed in tollroad collision
Six killed in tollroad collision Multa Fidrus and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Jakarta Six people were killed while 34 others were injured when an over- loaded bus heading for Jakarta hit a container truck on the Tangerang-Jakarta toll road, 100 meters from the Karang Tengah toll gate on Tuesday morning. All those who died were passengers of the Arif Rahman Hakim (ARH) bus traveling between Tangerang and Senen.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rampant bombs
Rampant bombs Bombings have been occurring sporadically in Indonesia since the country began its messy transition to democracy in 1998. Again on Monday at 8:30 a.m. (01.30 GMT), a bomb explosion rocked Indonesia's legislative assembly building, although it did not claim any victim and caused only minor damage. Yesterday's blast was deemed as the latest blow to Indonesia, which is already grappling with Muslim militant groups and ethnic rebellions. Bombings are terrorist acts.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
$93,000 offered for JI leader
$93,000 offered for JI leader Agencies Following the escape of self-confessed terrorist Fathur Rohman al-Ghozi from a prison in Manila, the Philippines, Indonesian police have heightened security at airports and seaports across the country. "We have instructed police officers stationed in areas bordering the Philippines to be vigilant for the possible entry of Fathur Rohman into Indonesia," National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Students to camp at museum
Students to camp at museum JAKARTA: The National Awakening Museum, better known as the Stovia building, at Jl. Abdul Rahman Saleh 26, Central Jakarta, is to host a camp-out for students on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10. Dewi Murwaningrum, an official at the museum, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that the event was expected to familiarize students with the museum. It is also to coincide the museum's Independence Day celebration on Aug. 17.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Violence mars Tersiana's feat
Violence mars Tersiana's feat Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 20,000-meter walk was the only record-breaking event in the four-day National Track and Field Championships, which ended in a bizarre manner on Tuesday. Tersiana Riwu Rohi won the gold medal for Jakarta in the 20,000-meter walk after she finished first in one hour, 40 minutes and 24.18 seconds, which not only surpasses the national record but also the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games mark.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
U-17 league kicks off on Sunday
U-17 league kicks off on Sunday JAKARTA: The Extra Joss U-17 soccer championship will kick off on Sunday, involving 32 school teams divided into four groups across four cities and towns, and will run until Oct. 19. The championship, which was won last season by UNI Bandung, aims at scouting young soccer talents, who will be encouraged to become professional players. The four venues are: Bandung, West Java; Surabaya, East Java; Surakarta, Central Java; and Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of Papuans rally against governor's report
Hundreds of Papuans rally against governor's report Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post , Jayapura, Papua Hundreds of people staged a rally in the Papua capital of Jayapura on Tuesday to protest the annual progress report presented by Governor Jaap Salossa, citing alleged fraud and irregularities in the report.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Misperception stalled privatization: Analysts
Misperception stalled privatization: Analysts Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java An incorrect perception that privatization of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) was an effort to cover the deficit in the state budget had contributed to the lack of progress in the privatization program, analysts said Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to prepare online tax system
City to prepare online tax system The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Council Commission C for financial affairs suggested on Tuesday an online tax system to boost revenue, but city administration officials doubt that it would work. In a council plenary session, Commission C said a City Revenue Agency online payment system could be established for taxpayers.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Water row heats up as S'pore retorts Malaysian press
Water row heats up as S'pore retorts Malaysian press Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore has reacted to a Malaysian media blitz over a long- running water supply dispute by accusing its neighbor of repeating "tired old arguments" that will not resolve the issue. The Malaysian government placed full page advertisements in the four major Kuala Lumpur daily newspapers and The Asian Wall Street Journal over the weekend and on Monday accusing Singapore of profiteering from the arrangement.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fight for E. Java Open top spot heats up
Fight for E. Java Open top spot heats up The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The second day of the East Java Open golf championship saw the battle for top spot intensify in Surabaya on Tuesday when six golfers managed to card under-pars. Veteran golfer Ilyasyak from Serpong Golf Club in Tangerang, Banten, who was tied at 30th on Monday, sprang to seventh place after shooting four birdies and a bogey-free round on Tuesday for 146 (68 79).
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kwik calls for unilateral moratorium on debts
Kwik calls for unilateral moratorium on debts The Jakarta Post, Malang, East Java State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie continued his attacks on the International Monetary Fund and lambasted other multilateral and sovereign creditors for what he called collaboration to plunge Indonesia into a debt trap.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Planned hospital offers alternative treatment
Planned hospital offers alternative treatment Multa Fidrus The Jakarta Post Tangerang, Banten To undergo medical treatment here is like shopping: The more money you have the better the product or service you get. On the other hand, medical conditions identified recently, like AIDS and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), still have no cure and claim the lives of those who cannot afford expensive medical treatment.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU opts for electoral districts
KPU opts for electoral districts Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is putting the legitimacy of next year's polls on the line as it decided on Tuesday to break the law to end a stalemate over electoral districts. Following a long-standing debate, KPU members ruled that overpopulated municipalities or regencies would be considered as one electoral district although based on population they deserve more.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
SE Asia begins manhunt for fugitive JI bomber
SE Asia begins manhunt for fugitive JI bomber Jason Gutierrez, Reuters, Manila Southeast Asian governments on Tuesday mounted a massive manhunt for a top Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) bomb expert who escaped from a Philippine jail, amid warnings he could launch fresh attacks in the region.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses say Ba'asyir advocated peaceful means
Witnesses say Ba'asyir advocated peaceful means M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contrary to earlier testimonies, witnesses told the treason trial of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir on Tuesday that the Muslim cleric had not advocated violence and acts of terror as a means of promoting his own version of Islamic teachings. Abdul Harris, who is a frequent companion of Ba'asyir from?
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four inmates flee prison
Four inmates flee prison BANDUNG: Four prisoners jailed for drug-related crimes managed to break out of Banceuy Penitentiary in Bandung, West Java, early on Tuesday an official said. Their escape was discovered during a routine inspection at 5.30 a.m., warden Muqowinul said. He said the four had fled their room from the window using wooden planks and several sarongs tied together with rope.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of jobless pack job fair
Thousands of jobless pack job fair Evi Mariani and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two-day Career and Recruitment Exhibition 2003 that opened yesterday was marked with a big commotion as thousands of people thronged the Kartika Chandra hotel on Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, disrupting traffic and verging on becoming unruly.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to send warrant to Sahid Jaya
City to send warrant to Sahid Jaya JAKARTA: The City Revenue Agency (Dispenda) is to issue a warrant on July 20 to force Sahid Jaya hotel to settle its tax arrears of Rp 18.88 billion (US$2.3 million). "We'll send the warrant on July 20," head of the agency Deden Supriadi said on Tuesday. The hotel will have 16 days to settle its arrears, after which the agency will send a warrant to confiscate their assets.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P casts first stone at unloyal legislators
PDI-P casts first stone at unloyal legislators Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banyumas The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will replace over 20 lawmakers from legislatures across the country for various reasons, including defying the party's order, a party spokesman said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
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1 X 37 Batam plans to expel illegal residents JP/5/twins 2 X 18 Doctors create anus for conjoined twins 2 X 25 Hundreds of Papuans rally against governor's report JP/5/drug 1 X 32 Four foreigners nabbed for drugs JP/5/jateng 2 X 20 Four pairs to vie for C. Java governorship
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt fails to mediate labor dispute at aircraft company
Govt fails to mediate labor dispute at aircraft company The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the rally by thousands of state-owned PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) workers to protest their layoff continues in Bandung, the government has failed to bring together all the parties in the industrial dispute in the aircraft manufacturing company. In a meeting organized by Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea, no decision was taken since key parties failed to show up.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'For drinking and cooking needs we have to buy water'
'For drinking and cooking needs we have to buy water' The Jakarta Environment Management Agency (BPLHD) revealed earlier that 10 districts in North Jakarta, West Jakarta and in Central Jakarta were experiencing water shortages due to the dry season. With most of the land in the city covered by buildings and concrete, the ground surface is very bad for water conservation. The Jakarta Post interviewed some people on the issue.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four pairs to vie for C. Java governorship
Four pairs to vie for C. Java governorship Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Four pairs of candidates will contest the gubernatorial election in Central Java province, scheduled for July 24. They were selected from 32 candidates registered to vie for the posts of governor and deputy governor. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the largest faction in the Central Java legislative council, has nominated the pair of Mardijo and Hisyam Alie.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four foreigners nabbed for drugs
Four foreigners nabbed for drugs Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Police have arrested four foreigners -- a New Zealander, a Frenchman, a Brazilian and an Argentinean -- for alleged drug dealing. Bali Police narcotics head Sr. Adj. Comr. Bambang Sugiarto said police had confiscated 488 grams of hashish, 45.3 grams of cocaine and 0.2 grams of heroin from the men. The suspects were believed to be involved in a drug ring spanning Thailand, Jakarta and Bali, he said.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ISEI faces greater challenges
ISEI faces greater challenges The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Economists Association (ISEI) is a professional organization that groups together thousands of economists across the country. Its members work in various fields, such as in the bureaucracy, the academic field as well as the private sector.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Children to enjoy storytelling festival
Children to enjoy storytelling festival JAKARTA: The fifth storytelling festival will take place between July 17 and July 20 at the Bentara Budaya building in Central Jakarta. The festival will commemorate the upcoming National Children's Day on July 23. The opening of the festival will be attended by State Minister for Tourism and Culture I Gde Ardika.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Beware: Foreign NGOs in Papua
Beware: Foreign NGOs in Papua From Koran Tempo The Papuan issue is Indonesia's domestic affair and the nation will solve it on its own. Foreign non-governmental organizations only create confusion instead of helping local people, and the government should watch out for their activities in the country.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drivers urged to obey traffic laws
Drivers urged to obey traffic laws JAKARTA: Most drivers in the city have a complete lack of interest in traffic signs or laws, which is one reason for the heavy congestion on almost every road in Jakarta, an official at the South Jakarta Mayoralty said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
LIPI to hold workshop on ecohydrology
LIPI to hold workshop on ecohydrology JAKARTA: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) will hold a workshop on ecohydrology next week, which is aimed at integrating the maritime ecosystem developed by the government and the private sector.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto, Golkar's first presidential nominee
Wiranto, Golkar's first presidential nominee Kurniawan Hari and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon Former commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI) Gen. (ret) Wiranto emerged as the first figure proposed by a Golkar Party- affiliated organization on Tuesday as a presidential candidates.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fire breaks out in hotel, shops in Medan
Fire breaks out in hotel, shops in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A hotel and adjacent shops on the main street of Medan, North Sumatra, caught fire on Tuesday morning, forcing dozens of commercial sex workers to run to safety. No casualties or injuries were reported, however. Adj. Comr. Sandi Nugroho, the Medan Baru Police chief, told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday the fire began at Hotel Sibayak on Jl. Nibung Raya at around 6:30 a.m.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Doctors create anus for conjoined twins
Doctors create anus for conjoined twins Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung A team of doctors on Tuesday successfully created an anus for three-day old conjoined twins born with one buttock in the West Java capital of Bandung. The twins, joined at the stomach, feet and groin, would have to wait at least six months for separation surgery, said Dr. Choirul Ismail, who led the surgery at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sanjoto Sastromihardjo, the country's most senior economic journalist, died at 2 a.m. Monday at the age of 80. He might be less known to the country's young journalists and the public in general, but all senior journalists and most of the economic ministers who steered the country's economy over the past several decades know him well as a friend as well as the editor in chief of economic bulletin Business News.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Meanwhile, Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Didi Widayadi
Meanwhile, Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Didi Widayadi said 23 of the 26 bombs prepared by JI members had been planted in various locations and were ready to be activated, Antara reported. "Twenty-three of the bombs had been planted and were ready to be activated at the targeted places," Didi said.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Fathur -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts MB, 27 counts
1. Fathur -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts MB, 27 counts $93,000 offered for JI leader 2. Bus -- 5 cols, 1 line, 48 pts MB, 35 counts Six killed in toll road collision OR Six killed in tollway collision 3. ISEI -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts MB, 51 counts ISEI accepts IMF monitoring of Indonesian reforms
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BMW gears up for Asian auto boom, increase investment
BMW gears up for Asian auto boom, increase investment Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur German luxury car maker BMW unveiled plans on Tuesday to expand in Malaysia as part of moves to strengthen its presence in Asia where it plans to double sales to 150,000 units in the next five years.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Planned hospital offers alternative treatment
Planned hospital offers alternative treatment Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang, Banten To undergo medical treatment here is like shopping: The more money you have the better the product or service you get. On the other hand, medical conditions identified recently, like AIDS and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), still have no cure and claim the lives of those who cannot afford expensive medical treatment.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mob rampages steel plant
Mob rampages steel plant MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: An angry mob attacked a steel plant in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on Tuesday, which they blamed for polluting their neighborhood. The attack on PT Bawaraja took place following an explosion at the factory earlier in the morning, which prompted at least 200 residents to throng the compound. The rioters damaged the factory's windows, its office equipment and cars.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Theo linked to money politics
Theo linked to money politics JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) plans to seek clarification from its deputy chairman Theo Syafei over his links with alleged money politics in the reelection of East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna Abdul Fatah.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, July 16, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, July 16, 2003 Exhibition * Handicrafts, Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031-5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until July 20. Performances * Comedy Theater Festival and Art Performance, Taman Budaya Jawa Timur (East Java Cultural Center), Jl. Gentengkali No. 85 (Tel. 031-5342128), 7 p.m., July 18 - 19. * Country Songs, guest star Tantowi Yahya, at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031-5450344), 7 p.m., July 19.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI maid jailed for false rape report
RI maid jailed for false rape report SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid who lied when she claimed to have been raped was sentenced to two weeks in a Singapore jail, it was reported on Tuesday. Wiyati Sarmo, 22, told investigators she thought the lie would somehow speed up her return to her homeland. The woman told police last week she was raped at her employer's block by two men who forced her to drink beer and used a knife to cut her pants. A medical examination showed she had not been raped.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rampant bombs
Rampant bombs Bombings have been occurring sporadically in Indonesia since the country began its messy transition to democracy in 1998. Again on Monday at 8:30 a.m. (01.30 GMT), a bomb explosion rocked Indonesia's legislative assembly building, although it did not claim any victim and caused only minor damage. Yesterday's blast was deemed as the latest blow to Indonesia, which is already grappling with Muslim militant groups and ethnic rebellions. Bombings are terrorist acts.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI Perjuangan, PPDK fit for polls
PDI Perjuangan, PPDK fit for polls JAKARTA: Ministry of Justice and Human Rights announced on Tuesday the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) and the newly established Unity, Democracy and Nationhood Party (PPDK) qualified for the 2004 general election. Both parties were declared eligible to contest the election as they have fulfilled administrative requirements.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Great Sale closes without fanfare
Jakarta Great Sale closes without fanfare Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bargain shoppers will find no impressive discounts for the next month or so as the Jakarta Great Sale closes without any fanfare. Or perhaps, they don't really care. "No, I didn't know that today is the last day of the Jakarta Great Sale.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
APEC business leaders to meet in Bali
APEC business leaders to meet in Bali Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top business leaders from APEC economies will gather in Bali from July 30 through Aug. 2 to boost cooperation on trade and investment liberalization. Top officials from world-class companies like FedEx, Fuji Xerox and Cemex are among prominent business leaders invited to the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC) meeting.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Bomb -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 60 counts
1. Bomb -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 60 counts Political leaders urge police to solve bomb attack 2. Aceh -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 52 counts Five ex-GAM negotiators to stand trial for treason 3. Dirgantara -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Meeting fails to solve DI dispute 4. Job -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Thousands of jobless pack job fair 5. Golkar -- 5 cols, 1 line, 36 pts MB, 45 counts Wiranto, Golkar's first presidential nominee
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to reconsider peaceful solution in Aceh
Govt urged to reconsider peaceful solution in Aceh Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International pressure has been mounting of late for a peaceful and quick settlement of the Aceh war with Germany joining in the call on Tuesday for a return to the negotiating table.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI 'observing' the situation in Iraq, not commenting
RI 'observing' the situation in Iraq, not commenting The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has refrained from making any comment on the establishment of an ad interim government in Iraq, saying that the process was still under way and thus required further observation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that the government was closely following developments in Iraq.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Consumers criticize PAM Jaya
Consumers criticize PAM Jaya Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 1,600 customers of city-owned tap water firm PD Pam Jaya complained on Tuesday that they had not received an adequate water supply for three months, although they had paid their monthly water bills. Around 100 representatives of customers from Marunda, North Jakarta, met with City Council Commission B for economic affairs, asking the councillors to help persuade the tap water firm to supply the water immediately.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Five ex-negotiators of GAM to stand trial
Five ex-negotiators of GAM to stand trial Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Five former negotiators of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), along with dozens of other suspected rebels, will go on trial immediately for their alleged involvement in acts of terrorism and subversion. Spokesman for the government prosecutor's office in Banda Aceh Zainal Saed said here on Tuesday that his office had appointed 18 prosecutors to the trial, which would open next week at the latest.
Wed, 16 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Embassy land not sovereign
Embassy land not sovereign I refer to the letter by Brien Doyle that appeared in The Jakarta Post on July 10, concerning the refusal of Governor Sutiyoso to permit the construction of a protective fence on the premises of the U.S. Embassy, even after repeated requests from Ambassador Boyce. Doyle states, "Let us not forget that the embassy is U.S. sovereign territory". If this statement is accurate, why would the embassy ask anyone for permission to build a wall anyway?