Archive: 2 July 2003
74 articles found
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies: experts
Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies: experts M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur More no-frills airlines may take off in Asia to meet increasing consumer demand following the success story of Malaysia's budget carrier AirAsia, industry experts say. The push for countries such as China and Indonesia to set up budget airlines such as those in the United States and Europe was fueled by market demand and profitability, analysts told AFP.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPS paints bleak picture of tourism
BPS paints bleak picture of tourism The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS) released its latest tourism statistics on Tuesday, which showed that the impact of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) had taken a heavy toll on the Indonesian tourism industry. The agency said that the number of foreign tourist arrivals in Indonesia in May dropped sharply by 38.59 percent to 222,486 as compared to the same period last year.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA to start sale of Bank Danamon, Bank Niaga
IBRA to start sale of Bank Danamon, Bank Niaga The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would start an auction for 20 percent shares in publicly listed Bank Danamon on Thursday, in a process it expects to complete within two weeks. "We will open the door for as many investors as possible," IBRA Chairman Syafruddin Temenggung said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inul to appear at the House
Inul to appear at the House JAKARTA: Phenomenal dangdut singer Inul Daratista will appear at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Friday not to display her dancing skills but to present herself before legislators. Also scheduled to attend the hearing are actresses Desy Ratnasari, Ayu Azhari and dangdut singer Rhoma Irama.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. RCTI -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts MB, 25 counts
1. RCTI -- 5 cols, 1 line, 60pts MB, 25 counts 'RCTI' crew missing in Aceh 2. Civil -- 5 cols, 1 line, 45pts MB, 35 counts President endorses civilian 'guards' 3. Inflation -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts MB, 71 counts Inflation at three-year low, SBI to drop
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
President endorses civilian `guards'
President endorses civilian `guards' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citing the lack of police personnel, President Megawati Soekarnoputri threw her support behind the establishment of armed civilian groups on Tuesday, saying their existence helped defend the people from lawlessness, especially in conflict-torn areas.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SIRA: 2 x 30
1. SIRA: 2 x 30 Aceh activist gets five years behind bars for 'hostility' 2. BOMB: 1 x 42 Banda Aceh tightens security after blasts 3. SWEDEN: 2 x 30 RI presents Sweden with court evidence against GAM leaders 4. RAPE: 1 x 39 Martial law chief apologizes over rape 5. GRAVE: 1 x 37 'Witnesses report three mass graves'
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
`RCTI' crew missing in Aceh
`RCTI' crew missing in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Senior journalist Erza Siregar and cameraman Ferry Santoro, both from private television station RCTI, went missing on June 29 while covering the war in Aceh, renewing concerns over the safety of journalists in Aceh. The two reporters were returning on Sunday afternoon from covering a story in the East Aceh regency town of Langsa to their hotel in Lhokseumawe in Aceh Besar regency. But they never arrived.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Office cars for private trips
Office cars for private trips From Media Indonesia In Bengkulu, cars belonging to government offices are often used by families of certain government officials for private tours of tourist areas in this province. In fact, the Bengkulu provincial administration has prohibited the use of office cars for private purposes. I support the firm decision of the Bengkulu governor to take action against any of his subordinates who borrow these cars for private use.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian students weak in basic skills
Indonesian students weak in basic skills Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian students score relatively low in basic skills compared to their peers in other countries, according to a recently published survey of 15-year-olds. The survey, which covered 43 countries on five continents, was conducted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)'s Program for International Student Assessment (PISA).
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
World Bank approves three projects worth $460 million
World Bank approves three projects worth $460 million The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank said on Tuesday it had just approved three projects in Indonesia worth US$460 million to support poverty reduction in the country. The three projects are a sub-district community development project (KDP3), water resource and irrigation sector management program, and the Java-Bali power sector restructuring and strengthening project.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Java coast road claims 252 lives in 12 months
Java coast road claims 252 lives in 12 months Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Road accidents along West Java's north coast road has claimed at least 252 lives in 221 accidents that also left 296 others with severe and slight injuries during the period from July 2002 to June 2003, an officer said. Cirebon Police chief Sr. Comr.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies
Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur More no-frills airlines may take off in Asia to meet increasing consumer demand following the success story of Malaysia's budget carrier AirAsia, industry experts say. The push for countries such as China and Indonesia to set up budget airlines such as those in the United States and Europe was fueled by market demand and profitability, analysts told AFP.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
`People have lost respect for police'
`People have lost respect for police' National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar has promised to provide better service and protection, and to bring his force closer to the people. However, many have a bad perception of the police force due to continued reports of blackmail and extortion. Respect for the force has diminished due to their failure to fulfill their duty "to serve and protect the public". The Jakarta Post discussed this issue with several residents in Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Martial law chief apologizes over rape
Martial law chief apologizes over rape A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Aceh's martial law administrator Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya apologized to the people of Aceh over the rape of four women by soldiers, promising on Tuesday to punish them as preparations for a second military trial against rights abuses is underway. Endang condemned the rape and said the incident had tarnished the image of the Indonesian Military (TNI).
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fewer students sit entrance exam for state universities
Fewer students sit entrance exam for state universities The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of students taking the 2003 state university admission exam (SPMB) declined by 12.11 percent to 350,306 students from 398,589 in 2002.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, July 2, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, July 2, 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 3:30 Music 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Game Show: Yang Brilian 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Quiz: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Berita Malam 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 Talk Show: Dialog TVRI TPI 6:00 a.m.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hermawan, the marketing guru
Hermawan, the marketing guru Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is never a dull moment in listening to Hermawan Kartajaya talk about marketing. His original jokes, easy to understand explanations and poise blend with his high-spirited gestures to make him part teacher, and part entertainer.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan urged to write off dam debt
Japan urged to write off dam debt JAKARTA: The Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi) said on Tuesday it had demanded the Japanese government abolish debt owed by the Indonesian government for the construction of the controversial Koto Panjang dam in West Sumatra.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Transparency and accountability are associated with clean
Transparency and accountability are associated with clean government. Without transparency, it would be difficult to eliminate irregularities. The House of Representatives has a monitoring function. Without monitoring, we could not expect to have a clean government. However, the function must be done transparently to see both the good work as well as the bad. The House has again humiliated itself.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]High-cost learning:
High-cost learning: Too late to protest From Warta Kota Commission VI of the House of Representatives recently summoned the heads of four higher educational institutions, i.e. University of Indonesia, Gajah Mada University, Bandung Institute of Technology and Bogor Institute of Agriculture. At the meeting the commission flatly rejected the policy of the institutions to introduce special entrance fees amounting to millions of rupiah, or even tens of millions, for new students.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt policy offers some hope for future
Govt policy offers some hope for future Rizal Mallarangeng Director Freedom Institute Jakarta rizal@freedom-institute.org 2. RIA -- Southeast Asia getting Sukhoi fighters 2 x 21 Sukhoi jet fighters: A Russian viewpoint Viktor Litovkin Military Analyst RIA Novosti Moscow 3. Will the bond bubble burst? 1 X 30 Will the U.S. bond bubble burst?
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
WTO acknowledges Indonesia for trade liberalization moves
WTO acknowledges Indonesia for trade liberalization moves Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Trade Organization (WTO) has praised Indonesian efforts to liberalize its trade policies over the past four years, saying the move had stabilized its economy. The WTO, however, urged Indonesia to press on with trade reforms to help boost economic growth, reduce poverty and attract foreign investment.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN urged to seek alternate energy
ASEAN urged to seek alternate energy Agence France-Presse, Langkawi, Malaysia The 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) will have to intensify efforts to reduce their dependence on oil since the region will become a net energy importer by 2020, an expert said Tuesday. Guillermo R. Balce, executive director of the Jakarta-based ASEAN Center for Energy, said that energy demand from ASEAN members outpaced their economic growth.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Witnesses report three mass graves'
`Witnesses report three mass graves' Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Witnesses have told Indonesian national human rights investigators about three separate mass graves in Indonesia's Aceh province, an investigator said Tuesday. "We have several reports from eyewitnesses who said they saw several graves that aren't normal," M.M. Billah told AFP in Jakarta.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
More ex-bankers agree to new debt settlement
More ex-bankers agree to new debt settlement M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday that it had reached agreements to step up the final settlement of debts with eight additional former bank owners under the Deeds of Indebtedness (APU) scheme. Previously on Monday, the agency said it had signed agreements with 10 former bank owners.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unharmed by firmer rupiah, five-month exports rise 11.7%
Unharmed by firmer rupiah, five-month exports rise 11.7% Evi Mariani and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the rupiah's strong showing since the start of the year, Indonesia still posted a 11.66 percent rise in exports in the January-May period compared to the same period last year, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thailand begins gas pipeline construction despite protests
Thailand begins gas pipeline construction despite protests Sutin Wannabovorn, Associated Press, Talingchan, Thailand Thailand began the long-delayed construction of a gas pipeline with neighboring Malaysia on Tuesday, despite protests by villagers who fear the project will cause environmental and economic damage. About 400 police officers stood by as dozens of bulldozers and workers were trucked to this village in Thailand's southern Songkhla province to start groundwork for a planned gas plant.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
More raids threaten street vendors
More raids threaten street vendors JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta Municipal Council said on Monday it would relocate street vendors in Pasar Senen, Kemayoran, Gunung Sahari, Tanah Abang and others in the vicinity of the National Monument (Monas) park in the near future. "The presence of vendors in Senen and other areas is in violation of Bylaw No.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
`RI not ready for 3G technology'
`RI not ready for 3G technology' Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's offer to build the much-hyped third generation (3G) mobile service nationwide has received cool responses from telecommunication players, who said the service would not sell in Indonesia, which was still largely a voice market. Rudiantara, the chairman of the Indonesian Cellular Phone Provider Association, said the service did not yet have any commercial value.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to take action against only five tax evaders
City to take action against only five tax evaders Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration issued distress orders on Tuesday for only five of more than 600 tax evaders, including hotels, restaurants and entertainment centers, to force them to pay their tax arrears in 16 days. The issuance of the orders was announced by Ma'mun Amin, an assistant to the city secretary for financial affairs, during a hearing with the City Council's Commission C for financial affairs.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt policy offers some hope for future
Govt policy offers some hope for future Rizal Mallarangeng, Director, Freedom Institute, Jakarta, rizal@freedom-institute.org Slowly, a clearer direction is appearing on the horizon. It is hard to overstate the difficulties and pain Indonesia went through after the fall of its strongman Soeharto in 1998, but the worst is already behind us. Democracy was confused with weakness: This was the basic mistake in the early years of the country's democratic transition.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh activist gets five years behind bars for `hostility'
Aceh activist gets five years behind bars for `hostility' Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Banda Aceh District Court handed an unwanted birthday present to Muhammad Nazar, the chairman of the Aceh Referendum Information Center (SIRA), in the form of a five-year jail term for "displaying hostility" to the government through his campaign for a self-determination referendum in Aceh.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt policy offers some hope for future
Govt policy offers some hope for future Rizal Mallarangeng Director Freedom Institute Jakarta rizal@freedom-institute.org 2. RIA -- Southeast Asia getting Sukhoi fighters 2 x 21 Sukhoi jet fighters: A Russian viewpoint Viktor Litovkin Military Analyst RIA Novosti Moscow 3. Will the bond bubble burst? 1 X 30 Will the U.S. bond bubble burst?
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Plastic wrappers --
Plastic wrappers -- a post office scam? From Kompas Recently, Cirebon post office has been asking us to pay Rp 1,000 for plastic wrappers used for letters coming from abroad and delivered to our address in Cirebon. The question is whether this is an official fee stipulated by the postal authorities or it is just a scam by post office employees to force letter recipients to buy a plastic wrapper that costs only Rp 100 on the open market.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri launches IPO amid positive sentiment
Mandiri launches IPO amid positive sentiment Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, starts its three-day share offer to the public on Wednesday in what some analysts said would likely be a major success story. The initial public offering (IPO) will be launched in the country's two largest cities of Jakarta and Surabaya with Danareksa Sekuritas acting as the underwriter.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Philippines, allies boosting fight against JI: Arroyo
Philippines, allies boosting fight against JI: Arroyo Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia are preparing to thwart fresh attempts by al-Qaeda-linked extremist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) to plot terror attacks, Philippine President Gloria Arroyo said on Tuesday. "All three countries are prepared for a JI build-up," Arroyo said in a statement. "We are strengthening legal and operational procedures to deal with terrorists as well as drug syndicates," she said.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Daytime robberies on the rise in Bandung
Daytime robberies on the rise in Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java West Java Police Chief Insp. Gen. Dadang Garnida has expressed concern over the increase in the number of daytime robberies of bank customers over the last three months.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is education for the rich only?
Is education for the rich only? From Bisnis Indonesia State universities that are state-owned statutory bodies -- the University of Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University, Bandung Institute of Technology and Diponegoro University -- have introduced a special procedure for accepting freshmen. This policy merely shows how absurd our management of education has become.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
House committee still in the dark over Sukhoi deal
House committee still in the dark over Sukhoi deal Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives committee of inquiry into the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi warplanes and helicopters on Tuesday failed to obtain the explanations it wanted from three businessmen regarding the high-profile case.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'New board must approach government'
'New board must approach government' Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With Jeffrie Geovanie taking over as chairman of the Indonesian Chess Association (Percasi) on Tuesday, the country's number one Grand Master, Utut Adianto, is urging the association to seek financial support from the government. Jeffrie was elected chairman after winning the support of 26 of the 27 provincial chapters at the association's conference in Semarang, Central Java.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL hopes to trade in gold dinar
KL hopes to trade in gold dinar KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes to base its trade with Iran on the gold dinar soon as a first step in decreasing dependency on the U.S. dollar in international trade, Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Tuesday. Mahathir, who is also finance minister, was responding to a question at a news conference on whether Malaysia would realize its long-held ambition to start using the dinar this year. "Well, we hope very soon.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Song takes early lead in ASEAN junior golf c'ship
Song takes early lead in ASEAN junior golf c'ship The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The host youngsters surged into the lead as the Ninth Damai Indah-Panin Bank ASEAN Junior Golf Championship 2003 teed off on Tuesday at the Damai Indah Golf Course and Country Club in Tangerang, Banten, with 150 players competing in the four-day, stroke-play tournament.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia jails alleged Singapore JI leader
Indonesia jails alleged Singapore JI leader Reuters, Jakarta An Indonesian court has jailed the alleged Singapore chief of a radical Muslim network, who has admitted to plans to attack U.S. facilities in the city state, for immigration offences, an official said on Tuesday. Mulianto, a senior official at the Dumai court in Riau province on Sumatra island, said Mas Selamat Kastari was convicted on Monday and given an 18-month sentence. Riau lies next to Singapore.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Protected animals allowed to return to natural habitat
Protected animals allowed to return to natural habitat Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali The Bali office of the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) turned over 32 protected animals on Tuesday to temporary shelters, where they will be prepared for release back into the wild. The temporary shelters are the Yogyakarta and Malang-based state-run Animal Rescue Centers (PPS) and the Bali Reptile Park.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati lauds Papuans' loyalty vow to NKRI
Megawati lauds Papuans' loyalty vow to NKRI Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri welcomed members of the separatist Free Papua Movement (OPM) back to the fold of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia (NKRI), a day after they surrendered to the Papua Provincial Administration and pledged full unwavering loyalty to the state government. Speaking via teleconference with the Papuan Police Chief Insp. Gen.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPKPN questions Puteh on wealth
KPKPN questions Puteh on wealth JAKARTA: Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh blamed the ongoing conflict in Aceh on Tuesday for his delay in submitting a wealth report to the Public Servants' Wealth Audit Commission (KPKNP). "He said he had been unable to concentrate on filling in the wealth report due to the ongoing conflict in Aceh," a KPKPN official, Muchayat, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Indonesian students weak in basic skills 2
* Headlines: Indonesian students weak in basic skills 2 * National: Indonesia jails alleged Singapore JI leader 4 * Archipelago: Protected animals returned to natural habitat 5 * Opinion: Threats against the press: Media is its own enemy 6 * City: City to take action against only five tax evaders 8 * Sports: Beckham passes medical test to seal move to Real 10 * World: Protesters pour into HK streets, burn Communist flag 11 * Business: Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies 14 * Features: New...
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Headless body found in Cibitung
Headless body found in Cibitung BEKASI: A headless male body was found on Tuesday by residents of Pisang Batu hamlet of Kerta Mukti subdistrict in Cibitung, a police officer said. Bekasi Police chief Sr. Comr. Bachtiar Hasanudin Tambunan said that no residents in the neighborhood could identify the body, which he believed was a victim of murder. "The murder probably occurred outside of Bekasi and the body dumped here. We will investigate the case," he said.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI presents Sweden with court evidence against GAM leaders
RI presents Sweden with court evidence against GAM leaders Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda claimed on Tuesday that Sweden planned to take legal action against the leaders of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) living in the country. Hassan said the Swedish government had asked for additional proof from the Indonesian police regarding the terrorist charges against GAM leaders in Sweden.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Threats against the press: Media is its own enemy
Threats against the press: Media is its own enemy Ong Hock Chuan, Maverick, Jakarta Restrictions and pressures from the TNI over reporting in Aceh, libel suits from businessmen like Tomy Winata against Tempo weekly, Texmaco boss Marimutu Sinivasan against Tempo and Kompas daily, as well as politicians Akbar Tandjung and President Megawati Soekarnoputri against Rakyat Merdeka, have prompted some senior journalists to proclaim that the Fourth Estate is under threat.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies: experts
Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies: experts M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur More no-frills airlines may take off in Asia to meet increasing consumer demand following the success story of Malaysia's budget carrier AirAsia, industry experts say. The push for countries such as China and Indonesia to set up budget airlines such as those in the United States and Europe was fueled by market demand and profitability, analysts told AFP.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taxation, postal officials on trial for alleged graft
Taxation, postal officials on trial for alleged graft Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi The Makassar District Court began on Tuesday the trial of an official with the South Sulawesi and Southeast Sulawesi Taxation Office and an accomplice who works with the Makassar Post Office for misappropriating Rp 40.9 billion (US$4.9 million) in tax payments from cement producer PT Semen Tonasa.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Review sought for terrorism law
Review sought for terrorism law JAKARTA: A team of lawyers representing cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir filed on Tuesday a request to the Supreme Court to review Law No. 15/2003 on terrorism following a blow last week by three alleged members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group against their client. M. Mahendradatta, who led the team, said that the law violated Article 28 (i) of the Constitution stipulating that no one could be charged retroactively with committing a crime.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military officer denounces int'l community over rights trial
Military officer denounces int'l community over rights trial Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rights tribunal defendant Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri slammed the international community on Tuesday for pressuring Indonesia to bring to justice government officials and military personnel responsible for bloody riots in East Timor before and after the 1999 referendum there.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Can new train
Can new train penalties stick? From Warta Kota Starting July 1, 2003, the Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi division of the railway company has said it will impose a fine on electric train passengers in either economy or express (air-conditioned) train cars if they violate a number of the railway company's regulations. Passengers on economy trains who fail to show a valid ticket or sit on a car roof will be subject to a fine of Rp 50,000.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Factories told to build catchment wells
Factories told to build catchment wells TANGERANG: The Environmental Management Agency of Tangerang district in Banten province revealed on Tuesday it had issued an instruction for 1,010 industrial enterprises operating in the district, to construct catchment wells on their own premises.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Alleged terror head jailed
Alleged terror head jailed PEKANBARU, Riau: A man alleged to be a senior member of terrorist group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) was jailed for 18 months for immigration offenses by the Dumai District Court on Tuesday. The court found Mas Slamet Bin Kasturi, alleged by some to be JI's chief in Singapore, guilty of violating immigration laws and falsifying identity cards during his stay with his family in the province last year.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP;KOD; ANPAu..r.. Aglance-Laos-journalists Jailed Westerners free to appeal prison term: Laos JP/11/ASEAN Jailed Westerners free to appeal LAOS: Three Westerners jailed for 15 years by a Laos court will be free to appeal, the Southeast Asian country's foreign ministry said Tuesday, as international condemnation of the sentences mounted. Thierry Falise, 46, a Belgian freelance reporter working for the French L'Express weekly, French cameraman and photographer Vincent Reynaud, 38 and U.S.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nationalism makes
Nationalism makes militias legal From Suara Pembaruan The Indonesian people have to thank God because our founding fathers succeeded in formulating the solid foundation of our state, based on our established ancient culture and tradition. And the philosophy of life of the Indonesian people has been so powerful that it has never failed to solve the problems and challenges faced by the nation.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Banda Aceh tightens security after blasts
Banda Aceh tightens security after blasts Nani Farida and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe Following Monday's bomb blasts in Aceh's provincial capital Banda Aceh, authorities said they would tighten security in the city, as terrorist acts mark a new threat in the war against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels. Five bomb threats were reported in Banda Aceh over the past two days.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DUIT (4 x 12)
1. DUIT (4 x 12) Asian monies mostly up on yen's strong showing 2. 3G (1 x 24) 'RI not ready for 3G technology' 3. AIR (1 x 36) Budget airlines may soar in Asian skies 4. OIL (1 x 30) Oil prices ease after big jump
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 1, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on July 1, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 800 0 6,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 80 -5 616,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 130 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 700 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 10 0 5,000 Alumindo Light 195 0 0 Andhi...
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Traffic smooth when police work
Traffic smooth when police work Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta is notorious for its chronic traffic congestion. But, it seems police can play a significant role in reducing traffic woes if they want to. Motorists traveling from Pamulang in Tangerang to Pasar Jumat in South Jakarta, who normally face heavy traffic in Ciputat, were surprised on Tuesday when the traffic in the normally congested area ran smoothly. Police had been deployed to ease traffic flows in Ciputat.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gatot Subroto overpass
Gatot Subroto overpass From Media Indonesia The construction of two overpasses in Jl. Gatot Subroto began quite a long time ago, but it has yet to be completed. These projects have caused traffic congestion in the surrounding areas, particularly during peak hours. For quite some time there has been no overpass construction activity there. The relevant authorities must make sure that the projects are completed immediately, so that road users may use the road without unnecessary hindrance.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
House committee still in the dark over Sukhoi deal
House committee still in the dark over Sukhoi deal Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives committee of inquiry into the purchase of Russian-made Sukhoi warplanes and helicopters on Tuesday failed to obtain the explanations it wanted from three businessmen regarding the high-profile case.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inflation at three-year low, SBI to drop
Inflation at three-year low, SBI to drop Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation in June increased by only 6.62 percent compared to the level in the same month last year, which the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) said was the lowest year-on-year rate in three years. The low inflation provides greater room for Bank Indonesia to further cut its benchmark interest rate, analysts said.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants not enthused over reregistration
Civil servants not enthused over reregistration Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government-initiated reregistration of civil servants failed to gain momentum on its initial day on Tuesday with civil servants appearing decidedly unenthusiastic.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Obituary
Obituary Chairwoman of the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN), Yaumil Chairiah Agoes Achir, died early Tuesday morning at the National University Hospital in Singapore. The deceased had been suffering from cervical cancer and was receiving treatment at the hospital when she died. Yaumil was 62.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. SUKHOI: 1 x 50
1. SUKHOI: 1 x 50 House committee still in the dark over Sukhoi deal 2. PISA: 1 x 40 Indonesian students weak in basic skills 3. CENTER: 2 x 33 Malaysia drops U.S. as partner in new regional antiterror center 4. MANDIRI: 1 x 45 Mandiri launches IPO amid positive sentiment 5. BBC: 1 x 45 'BBC' under scrutiny as political heat rises 6. ODD: 1 x 35 Minister takes leave to make ends meet
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PT Citra Tubindo, one of pioneering enterprises in Batam,
PT Citra Tubindo, one of pioneering enterprises in Batam, produces pipes and tubes for the oil industry including drill pipes.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
`The govt sells education like a commodity to highest bidder'
`The govt sells education like a commodity to highest bidder' Zakki Hakim and Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A lot of tension was in evidence on most students' faces on Tuesday, when they gathered in a hall at state vocational school SMKN 39 in Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta, before taking a state university admission test (SPMB). As the school bell rang, the level of nervousness showing on each student's face increased dramatically. Some sighed and some were saying prayers.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Banda Aceh tightens security after blasts
Banda Aceh tightens security after blasts Nani Farida and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe Following Monday's bomb blasts in Aceh's provincial capital Banda Aceh, authorities said they would tighten security in the city, as terrorist acts mark a new threat in the war against the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels. Five bomb threats were reported in Banda Aceh over the past two days.
Wed, 02 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Secure Parking still charging new rates
Secure Parking still charging new rates Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hotels, shopping malls and office buildings continued to impose their new parking rates on Tuesday, despite an earlier promise by Secure Parking, the city's largest off-street parking operator, to cancel the rate increase. Under the new rates announced in early June, cars pay between Rp 1,500 and Rp 2,000 per hour and motorcycles Rp 1,000 per hour.