Archive: 17 July 2003
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Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Guard slept, another shopped as Al-Ghozi fled
Guard slept, another shopped as Al-Ghozi fled Agencies, Manila Red-faced Philippine officials admitted on Wednesday that one police guard was asleep and a second was out shopping when convicted Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) bomber Fathur Rohman Al-Ghozi broke out of his prison cell.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
German terrorist suspect released
German terrorist suspect released JAKARTA: A German citizen who was jailed for 10 months on visa violations after suspicions of alleged links with the al-Qaeda terrorist network could not be proven, was freed from prison, but remained in custody pending deportation, immigration officials said. Seyam Reda, 43, a German citizen of Egyptian descent, was released from Jakarta's Cipinang Penitentiary on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Industrial dispute at aerospace firm settled
Industrial dispute at aerospace firm settled Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The tension at the state-owned aerospace firm PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) came to an end soon after the company's president director Edwin Soedarmo annulled his decision to lay off all 9,670 employees on Wednesday. With the decision's annulment, employees will return to work on Monday.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati donates Rp 1b to Christian center
Megawati donates Rp 1b to Christian center Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra President Megawati Soekarnoputri donated Rp 1 billion on Wednesday to fund the building of the Nomensen Christian Centre in North Tapanuli regency, North Sumatra, during her visit to launch the project.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
In spite of poverty, students must buy texts
In spite of poverty, students must buy texts Rizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a month-long holiday, students will return to school on Monday. They will carry with them new books provided either by their schools or bought at bookstores. For years schools have sold books to their students so that they don't have to spend time going to bookstores, looking for the books recommended by their teachers.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telkom in limbo, stock index at one-week low
Telkom in limbo, stock index at one-week low Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Uncertainty over what sanctions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might impose on state telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) took the Jakarta Composite Index on Wednesday to almost its lowest level for a week.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security tightened at key facilities
Security tightened at key facilities Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government appealed to the public to stay calm but vigilant in the face of renewed terror attacks targeting Indonesia, while ordering security to be tightened at key installations across the country.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU blames lawmakers for districting problem
KPU blames lawmakers for districting problem Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has violated the general elections law on districting because legislators had made contradictory articles in the law, experts say. Article 46 (2) of law No. 12/2003 on general elections says an electoral district is allocated between three and 12 seats in the provincial legislature.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nigerian nabbed for 100g of heroin
Nigerian nabbed for 100g of heroin JAKARTA: A Nigerian citizen was arrested for drug dealing at Petamburan II hotel in Petamburan, Central Jakarta, police said on Wednesday. Chief of City Police Narcotics unit Adj. Sr. Comr. Anjan P. Putra said that the suspect, Nze Chukwudi John, was nabbed in front of room 208. Police seized 100 grams of heroin from him, which was concealed in his underwear. "We caught him by using another suspect as bait," said Anjan.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poster art spreads the message of tolerance
Poster art spreads the message of tolerance Boudewijn Brands, Contributor, Yogyakarta boudewijnb@yahoo.com Racism and violence toward foreigners and minorities is by no means unique to Germany, it is just that that country's experience with Nazism is so extreme and well documented that the sins of other countries tend to pale in comparison.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parents should report admission fees
Parents should report admission fees JAKARTA: Commission E of the City Council overseeing education and social affairs called on the public to file a report with the commission if they find any state-run schools imposing admission fees. Commission secretary Audi I.Z. Tambunan said on Wednesday that the commission had the right to take action against such schools. "If there are state-run schools charging admission fees, parents should report them to the commission," he said.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Cak Amaterasu', a perfect marriage of cultures
'Cak Amaterasu', a perfect marriage of cultures Kadek Suartaya, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali Chieko Komatsu and a number of other Japanese women came to Payangan village, a famous art village, inviting 100 farmers to collaborate with them on a multicultural art project. Chieko and her friends were no ordinary Japanese tourists exploring Bali's beauty. Rather, they are artists currently studying Balinese traditional dances at the Bali Institute of Arts (STSI) in Denpasar.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Assembly gears up for Annual Session
Assembly gears up for Annual Session Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is gearing up for its Annual Session due to start on Aug. 1 and end on Aug. 10. The 10-day session will discuss, among other things, the establishment of the Constitutional Court, the revocation of over 100 obsolete MPR decrees issued between 1960 and 2002, and the annual report of state institutions.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BKPM's FDI growth deceptive: Economist
BKPM's FDI growth deceptive: Economist Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government report of a nearly 40 percent hike in foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals is "deceptive" because a large proportion of the total came from acquisition transactions that do not translate into higher production capacity, an economist has said.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM members deprived of right to lawyers
GAM members deprived of right to lawyers Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers have raised concern over the government's failure to provide defense lawyers for members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who are facing trial, saying the government is bound by law to make sure that all defendants are assisted by defense lawyers regardless of their crime.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI leaders must be squeaky clean
RI leaders must be squeaky clean BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Former corrupt leaders who are responsible for the moral degradation of the Indonesian people, must not be allowed to lead the country, an influential Muslim cleric says. "Indonesia's future leaders must be free from any scandals, whether in the economic or political field and must have high moral standing", chairman of largest Muslim organization Nadhlatul Ulama, Hasyim Muzadi told reporters here on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Carrefour opens 11th store in RI
Carrefour opens 11th store in RI JAKARTA: French retail giant Carrefour opened on Wednesday a new hypermarket in Bandung, West Java. The retailer said in a statement that since entering Indonesia in 1998, it had opened a total of 11 stores, 10 of which are located in Jakarta. The company has so far invested more than Rp 1 trillion (about US$121 million) in this country.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Small businesses help economy
Small businesses help economy From Suara Karya Small and medium-scale businesses (UKM), which constitute 94 percent of Indonesia's business activities, should be reactivated to boost the economy and income of the majority, as well as to provide new job opportunities.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Residents around airport demand job opportunities
Residents around airport demand job opportunities TANGERANG: Residents of Rawa Rengas subdistrict, Kosambi district in Tangerang municipality, plan to stage a rally to demand job opportunities for locals from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport operator PT Angkasa Pura II. "We are planning to stage a mass rally, to demand that the company recruit locals to work at the airport," said head of the subdistrict Aman on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Otda -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48pts MB, 55 counts
1. Otda -- 7 cols, 1 line, 48pts MB, 55 counts Indonesia urged to improve region's financing capability 3. Iraq -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 52 counts Democrats step up attacks on Bush over Iraq intelligence 4. Poet -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts World's exiled poets to gather in NZ 5. Timor -- 5 cols, 1line, 36pts MB, 45 counts E. Timor court jails two ex-militia leaders
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta's spirit could be model for the nation
Yogyakarta's spirit could be model for the nation Kornelius Purba, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, korpur@yahoo.com Visitors to Yogyakarta will soon sense election fever in the province. Along the famed Jl. Malioboro you will see innumerous street banners put up by various groups, including placards from the Community of Parking Attendants in Yogyakarta and one group called Yogyakarta Native Residents.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samudra admits role in Bali blasts, denies being mastermind
Samudra admits role in Bali blasts, denies being mastermind Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Imam Samudra told the Denpasar District Court on Wednesday that he was involved in the Bali terrorist bombing on Oct. 12, 2002, but denied he was the mastermind of the attack. "I was not the planner for the bombing, but if you say that I was involved in that activity I could answer yes," Imam told the panel of judges led by I Wayan Sugawa.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI leaders must be squeaky clean
RI leaders must be squeaky clean BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Former corrupt leaders who are responsible for the moral degradation of the Indonesian people, must not be allowed to lead the country, an influential Muslim cleric says. "Indonesia's future leaders must be free from any scandals, whether in the economic or political field and must have high moral standing", chairman of largest Muslim organization Nadhlatul Ulama, Hasyim Muzadi told reporters here on Wednesday.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kasiadi alone atop leaderboard in E. Java Open
Kasiadi alone atop leaderboard in E. Java Open The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local favorite Kasiadi shot five birdies, three on the front nine and two on the back to go with two bogeys for a score of 4-under 212 (74 69 69) to stay atop the leaderboard in the East Java Open in Surabaya on Wednesday. Playing on his home course, the par-72 Yani Golf Club seemed to be an advantage for Kasiadi as he birdied the third, eighth and ninth holes to go with a bogey on the fourth for a 3-under front nine.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ambon airport developers sued
Ambon airport developers sued AMBON, Maluku: The city administration is suing the developers of the Pattimura International Airport for allegedly failing to pay Rp 600 million in fees for its building construction permit (IMB). The lawsuit was lodged with the Ambon Prosecutor's Office. The airport was ready to be opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri. Local chief prosecutor Benny Ubleuw confirmed on Wednesday that they had received the lawsuit and would proceed to court.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI's foreign debts at $130.15b
RI's foreign debts at $130.15b JAKARTA: Indonesia's total offshore debts stood at $130.15 billion as of May 31, little changed from April, Bank Indonesia said Wednesday. It added that $75.92 billion were owed by the government, while the remaining $54.23 billion by local companies. The central bank has said total offshore debt maturing this year will reach $18.5 billion.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tallo sworn in as governor despite charges of corruption
Tallo sworn in as governor despite charges of corruption Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno swore in East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo here on Wednesday to assume office for another five-year term, despite corruption charges leveled against the governor. The inauguration ceremony, which took place at 2 p.m. local time in the provincial capital Kupang, was endorsed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri through Decree No.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian giant sued for illegal logging
Indonesian giant sued for illegal logging Ridwan Max Sijabat and Haidir Anwar Tandjung, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Pekanbaru A regency in the Sumatran province of Riau is suing Asia's largest pulp producer for the destruction of protected rainforests and neglecting local communities. Pelalawan Regency legislative council deputy chairman Daslir Maskar said it was suing PT Riau Andalan Pulp and Paper (RAPP) for allegedly processing illegal timber.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, July 17, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, July 17, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Religious Songs 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Battle of Wits 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show: Night Talk TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP condemns bomb attack in Indonesia
RP condemns bomb attack in Indonesia PHILIPPINES: Philippines foreign secretary Blas Ople condemned on Wednesday the bomb attack this week on the Indonesian legislature, describing it as an assault on democracy by desperate "nihilists". "The Indonesian government can count on our full and unstinting support as they track down those responsible.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police want bus company owner after crash
Police want bus company owner after crash Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang Police will send officers to the Arief Rahman Hakim bus company offices, demanding the company's owner take responsibility for the collision between a bus and truck on the Tangerang to Jakarta toll road on Tuesday that claimed six lives and injured 34 others. "We have summoned the company owner to take responsibility for the incident but he has not yet shown up.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in
C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in SEMARANG, Central Java: One hundred and seventy-five members of the Central Java Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) were officially installed in the provincial capital of Semarang on Wednesday. They represent 35 regencies and cities in the province, with each appointed five members. The sworn-in Panwaslu members include scholars and lecturers, journalists, prosecutors, police officers and community leaders.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
All legislation to be subject to review
All legislation to be subject to review Kurniawan Hari, M. Taufiqqurahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives special committee currently deliberating a bill on the Constitutional Court agreed to give full authority to the planned court to review all legislation, regardless of when it had been enacted.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Almost duped by mail service
Almost duped by mail service From Koran Tempo Several days ago I went to the local post office to send a parcel of books -- a national leader's autobiography and a religious lecture -- weighing one kilogram, to my grandchild in Padang. I was asked to pay a delivery charge of Rp 22,000, while the books were worth only Rp 40,000. To my knowledge, postage is only around Rp 2,500 per kilo.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16,2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 16,2003 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 750 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 10 835,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 130 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 -25 165,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 15 0 2,000 Alumindo Light 200 -40...
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rights body to set up posts in Aceh
Rights body to set up posts in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe Responding to widespread allegations of rights abuses in Aceh, the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) is planning to set up posts in Bireuen and Lhokseumawe regencies to receive reports of rights abuses from local people.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sensible recommendations
Sensible recommendations The policy recommendations issued by the Indonesian Economists Association at the end of its 15th National Congress on Tuesday were surprisingly sensible, especially with regard to its policy advice for after the International Monetary Fund program ends later this year.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security fence at U.S. Embassy
Security fence at U.S. Embassy Referring to Brien Doyle's letter Security at U.S. Embassy published in The Jakarta Post on July 10, in which he emphasized U.S. territorial sovereignty, we would like to respond as follows.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Don't be cowardly in facing rebels'
'Don't be cowardly in facing rebels' SITUBONDO, East Java: Army Chief Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu boosted on Wednesday soldiers' fighting spirit, saying they should not imitate the way Iraqi soldiers defended their country against the U.S.-led coalition forces. "Iraq troops have big mouths, but after their country was occupied by the coalition forces, they were not willing to strike back and, instead, ran away.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japanese consortium going ahead with oil deal despite US pressure
Japanese consortium going ahead with oil deal despite US pressure Agence France-Presse, Tehran Iran and Japan are in the final stages of negotiations for a multi-billion dollar project to develop the Islamic republic's massive Azadegan oil field, despite US demands that Tokyo ditch the investment, Iran's oil ministry said Wednesday. "Despite American pressure, the Azadegan oil deal with Japan is nearing finalization," the state news agency IRNA quoted an oil ministry source as saying.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses for 1999 atrocities
East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses for 1999 atrocities Agence France-Presse Dili An East Timor court on Wednesday jailed two former militia leaders for crimes against humanity during the territory's bloody breakaway from Indonesia in 1999. The Special Panel for Serious Crimes jailed Benjamin Sarmento for 12 years and Romeriro Tilman for eight, the United Nations- funded Serious Crimes Unit said in a statement.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati eats her words, signs education law
Megawati eats her words, signs education law Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has put the acrimonious debate over the national education bill behind her by signing the bill into law. Her signature on July 8 enacted Law No. 20/2003 on the national education system, which has met with resistance in several provinces ever since it was approved by the House of Representatives on June 11.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses
East Timor court jails two ex-militia bosses Agence France-Presse, Dili An East Timor court on Wednesday jailed two former militia leaders for crimes against humanity during the territory's bloody breakaway from Indonesia in 1999. The Special Panel for Serious Crimes jailed Benjamin Sarmento for 12 years and Romeriro Tilman for eight, the United Nations- funded Serious Crimes Unit said in a statement.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
President to appoint five more ambassadors
President to appoint five more ambassadors Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated to appoint five more envoys on Thursday, but several important posts in Europe and Australia will remain vacant due to the complicated process of appointment. The five new ambassadors will assigned to the European Union based in Brussels, Myanmar, India, Sri Lanka and Libya.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt asks public to stay calm amid terror threats
Govt asks public to stay calm amid terror threats Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government appealed to the public to stay calm but vigilant in the face of renewed terror attacks targeting Indonesia, while ordering security to be tightened at key installations across the country.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Woman mobbed for picking pocket
Woman mobbed for picking pocket JAKARTA: A 23-year-old woman, Rustini, was set on by an angry crowed after being caught red-handed picking the pocket of a trader at the Cipinang rice center in East Jakarta, police reported on Wednesday. The incident took place at 11 a.m. when Parsiyem, 74, a bottled drink vendor at the market, was busy serving her customers. Rustini mingled with the throng of customers surrounding the vendor, and attempted to steal Parsiyem's purse from her pocket.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore funds pivotal to Batam: PERC
S'pore funds pivotal to Batam: PERC The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should capitalize on Singapore's abundant financial resources and provide investors in Batam with better access to the Indonesian market in a bid to boost development of the island and turn it into the country's main engine of growth, a leading consultant said. Political & Economic Risk Consultancy Ltd (PERC) said Batam had many advantages over other industrial centers in Asia in attracting multinational companies.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Surf's still up and rolling at Bali beaches
Surf's still up and rolling at Bali beaches Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Contributor, Kuta, Bali With a drastic slump in tourist arrivals since last year's bombings, Bali's tourist industry is facing its worst period in a long time. But surfboard repairman I Made Leter views the incident from a different perspective.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Janis new PGSI chairman
Janis new PGSI chairman JAKARTA: Roy B. Janis, a co-chairman of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), was unanimously elected as the chairman of the Indonesian Wrestling Association (PGSI) in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, on Wednesday, according to Antara. Roy, who is succeeding the outgoing former Attorney General Andi Ghalib, will run the association for the 2003-2007 term.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gubernatorial candidates vie in tightly contested election
Gubernatorial candidates vie in tightly contested election Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Two pairs of rival candidates are struggling to grab the votes of the military/police faction that could tip the balance in the East Java gubernatorial election to be held here on Thursday. The 10 votes from the Indonesian Military (TNI)/National Police faction in the 100-member provincial legislative council will determine the winner.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI cuts interest rate to 9.21%
BI cuts interest rate to 9.21% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia again cut the interest rate of its one-month SBI promissory notes on Wednesday to 9.21 percent, down slightly from 9.23 percent at its previous week's auction. Although slight, the cut should reflect the continued commitment of the central bank to maintain the downward path of its benchmark interest rate. The central bank has been gradually lowering its benchmark rate from over 13 percent earlier this year.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in
C. Java Panwaslu members sworn in SEMARANG, Central Java: One hundred and seventy-five members of the Central Java Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) were officially installed in the provincial capital of Semarang on Wednesday. They represent 35 regencies and cities in the province, with each appointed five members. The sworn-in Panwaslu members include scholars and lecturers, journalists, prosecutors, police officers and community leaders.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. govt grants over US$27m to RI
U.S. govt grants over US$27m to RI JAKARTA: The U.S. government handed over on Wednesday Rp 226 billion (US$27 million) in a grant to the Indonesian government, to help finance the ongoing family planning program and improve the health of mothers and infants in the country. The grant was handed over in a ceremony where officials of both countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medan to light all layers
Medan to light all layers MEDAN, North Sumatra: The Medan administration is insisting on carrying out a project to light all alleys in the North Sumatra capital with 65,000 lamps at the end of 2003, despite power shortages. The project, however, will likely be stalled owing to a limited power supply, with a deficit of 150 megawatts for the next four months, according to state electricity company PLN in Medan.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Give toll road workers a raise
Give toll road workers a raise From Suara Karya] The toll road rates have been raised by an average of 25 percent. Jasa Marga, which manages the toll roads, has also improved its services, among other things by carrying out toll road repairs. With the number of vehicles in Jakarta increasing rapidly, traffic congestion has hit some of the toll roads in the city. This means that toll booth workers must work harder than usual.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Bali -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 60 counts
1. Bali -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 60 counts Samudra admits role in Bali blasts, denies being mastermind 2. Rights -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Rights body to set up posts in Aceh 3. Job 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 52 counts 70 percent of job-seekers underpaid, overqualified 4. Education -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Mega eats her words, signs education law
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'I don't want to experience another water shortage'
'I don't want to experience another water shortage' The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) recently reported its forecast on possible water shortages in several areas of Greater Jakarta, which might inconvenience residents using groundwater from artesian wells. Some residents in the affected areas have gone on with their daily lives as usual, despite the possible water crisis. They shared their experiences with The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rini opens second RI sugar plant
Rini opens second RI sugar plant Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Serang, Banten The country's second sugar plant, producing double-refined sugar for the food and beverage industry, was opened on Tuesday, and will lessen the country's dependency on imports. Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi, who officially opened the sugar plant at PT Jawamanis Rafinasi, said that the Indonesian food and beverage industry mostly met its double- refined sugar needs from imports.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Experts urge postponement of busway despiteb bylaw
Experts urge postponement of busway despiteb bylaw Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts urged on Wednesday the postponement of the controversial busway project due to the absence of an integrated transportation plan, but city councillors appear set to approve a bylaw providing a legal basis for the project. Ofyar Z.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
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_________________________________________________________________________________________ Rupiah Rates July 16 _________________________________________________________________________________________ Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 5,691.49 5,036.42 5,392.59 5,335.09 Brunei dollar 1 4,962.53 4,392.24 4,701.91 4,652.71 Canadian dollar 1 6,355.90 5,624.59 6,022.11 5,958.14 Swiss franc 1 6,352.21 5,620.51 6,018.61 5,953.82 Danish krone 1 1,324.60 1,172.66...
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI urged to improve regions' financing capability
RI urged to improve regions' financing capability Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Improving the intergovernmental fiscal system to enable provinces and regencies to receive the benefits of the locally generated revenues is the key to ensuring the long-term benefits of the ongoing decentralization program, according to a World Bank.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 17, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 17, 2003 Exhibition * Painting Three Sides of Me by Kerry Pendergrast at Pranoto's Gallery, Main Road, Ubud (next door to Fed Ex, Tel. 0361 970 827), until July 31. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975727, 975085) * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel. 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drought-hit farmers request cloud seeding
Drought-hit farmers request cloud seeding Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java As the prolonged drought continues to worsen -- already threatening crop failure in Indramayu regency, one of West Java's main rice producers -- local farmers urged the government on Wednesday to start cloud seeding in order to prevent their rice farms from drying up.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telkom in limbo, index at one-week low
Telkom in limbo, index at one-week low Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Uncertainty over what sanctions the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) might impose on state telecommunications company PT Telkom took the Jakarta Composite Index on Wednesday to almost its lowest level for a week. Telkom woes managed to cast negative sentiment on the index, as Telkom is the largest single item on the market, with a total capitalization of about Rp 50 trillion (US$6 billion).
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
70 percent of job seekers underpaid, overqualified
70 percent of job seekers underpaid, overqualified Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Iwan, 28, finding a job that is commensurate with his level of education is no easy task. As a Master of Natural and Environmental Resources Management from the Bogor Institute of Agricultural (IPB), Iwan has been forced to apply for all sorts of jobs, including as a scriptwriter for a TV station and an accounts officer for an advertising company.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister asks parties on requirements
Minister asks parties on requirements JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that political parties would not be eligible to contest the 2004 general election if they failed to fulfill administrative requirements. "All political parties must fulfill administrative requirements, otherwise their existence will not be recognized and they will not be eligible to join the coming general election," the minister told reporters here.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parents should report admission fees
Parents should report admission fees JAKARTA: Commission E of the City Council overseeing education and social affairs called on the public to file a report with the commission if they find any state-run schools imposing admission fees. Commission secretary Audi I.Z. Tambunan said on Wednesday that the commission had the right to take action against such schools. "If there are state-run schools charging admission fees, parents should report them to the commission," he said.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
HAGL bounces back to beat MCTTPC at ASEAN soccer meet
HAGL bounces back to beat MCTTPC at ASEAN soccer meet Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vietnam's Hoang Anh Gan Lai (HAGL) bounced back from its opening loss to beat MCTTPC of Laos 2-1 in a hard-fought Group C match in the LG Cup ASEAN Club Championship at the Bung Karno stadium here on Wednesday. The win almost assures HAGL, which lost to Tangerang-based Persita 2-1 on Monday, a place in the quarterfinals given that Persita overcomes the Laotians in next Friday's match.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aspac building for sale
Aspac building for sale JAKARTA: The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) announced on Wednesday that it would auction off an office building once belonging to the now defunct Bank Aspac with a floor price of Rp 43.2 billion (US$5.2 million). IBRA said in a press statement that the stake of the 15-floor building, located on Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said in Central Jakarta, was part of its third property asset sale program.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister asks parties on requirements
Minister asks parties on requirements JAKARTA: Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that political parties would not be eligible to contest the 2004 general election if they failed to fulfill administrative requirements. "All political parties must fulfill administrative requirements, otherwise their existence will not be recognized and they will not be eligible to join the coming general election," the minister told reporters here.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Show corruptors on TV
Show corruptors on TV From Kontan Every day we can watch reports on criminal cases on TV. Unfortunately, the cases reported are limited to theft, rape, drug abuse and trafficking, robbery and the like. It would be useful for TV viewers to be able to watch reports on corruption. The airing of reports on corruption cases would contribute favorably to our economic recovery efforts. Of course, in this context, the principle of presumption of innocence must be strictly adhered to.
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors want 'ojek', chopper in bylaw
Councillors want 'ojek', chopper in bylaw Rizky KD Ntoma and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As a metropolis, Jakarta has a wide range of transportation modes. Just name it: limousines, private cars, public buses, minivans, taxis, commuter trains, are all already available on city streets. There are two modes of transportation that have not yet been included in the draft bylaw on transportation: helicopters and ojek (motorcycle or bicycle taxi).
Thu, 17 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artist Sunarso visualizes history
Artist Sunarso visualizes history Bambang M., Contributor, Yogyakarta Edhi Sunarso must be destined to be invariably involved in a struggle all his life. When he was young, Sunarso was an independence fighter against the Dutch colonialists. Now a master sculptor, he concentrates on imbuing his spirit of struggle in his art to immortalize historical events. The 71-year-old sculptor has created many monuments and dioramas for many museums across Indonesia.