Archive: 3 July 2003
72 articles found
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nine judges deployed to Aceh
Nine judges deployed to Aceh MEDAN, North Sumatra: The government has sent nine judges to Aceh to try crimes related to separatist activities in the war-torn province. The nine judges previously presiding in district courts in North Sumatra have been reassigned to Aceh after receiving notification of the move from Director General for District Court and State Administrative Court Affairs Soejatno.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govt
Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govt Dirk Beveridge, Associated Press, Hong Kong, China A huge protest against an antisubversion bill highlighted deep fears among the public that Hong Kong's freedoms could be eroded, and prodemocracy lawmakers said on Wednesday the government should reconsider it.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nationalism and militias
Nationalism and militias 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. We were ready to sacrifice whatever we possessed to defend the country, its ideology and the 1945 Constitution.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Tambang: 15 x 2 lines
1. Tambang: 15 x 2 lines Govt under fire for mining contracts Public oppose mines in conservation area 2. Mandar: 12 x 3 lines Group demands new province in Sulawesi 3. Pullout: 16 x 2 lines Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests
Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests Igor O'Neill, Mineral Policy Institute, Sydney Much is at stake in the debate underway in the House of Representatives over plans to permit mining in Indonesia's conservation areas. Twenty-two mining companies have applied for exemptions to Forestry Law 41/1999 which prohibits open-pit mining in protected forest areas. At threat is not only the environment but also the freedom of Indonesia's democratic processes from international intervention.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of origin
ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of origin The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to strengthen the position of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in free trade negotiations, an expert has urged the group to reformulate its rules of origin. "ASEAN as a group needs to strengthen the rules of origin," Hadi Susastro, the executive director of the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
President calls for tolerance from Muslim majority
President calls for tolerance from Muslim majority Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri calls on the Muslim majority in the country to maintain their tolerance towards non-Muslims. Addressing the opening ceremony of the national Koran Recital competition in Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, on Wednesday, the President emphasized that as the majority group, Muslims should take the lead in helping to unite the country.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nation
Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nation Damien Kingsbury, Senior Lecturer, International Development, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia Just before he died, in 1998 the architect of the military's middle way, Gen. Abdul Haris Nasution, said that he regretted the military's development of the dual defense and political function.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua
Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Following increasing allegations of torture and civilian deaths, the Army withdrew on Wednesday 98 of its 158 elite Special Force (Kopassus) and Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) soldiers deployed to crack down on separatists in Papua.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art scene
Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art scene Christina Schott, Contributor, Berlin The first showing of Indonesia since 1954 at the world's most prestigious contemporary art show the Venice Biennale, almost had to be canceled because the Indonesian government did not pay the rental fee on time. It was due to the strong initiative of the participating artists and the efforts of German gallery Ochs and Pruess that everything went ahead as planned.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia Military (TNI) claimed on Wednesday it had control of the Aceh province, six weeks after the launching of the military offensive to quash the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists, but warned quickly that fighting would continue. "When it comes to territorial control, it is 100 percent under our control," TNI Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 3, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, July 3, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" 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. Festival * 25th Bali Arts Festival, All performances take place in the Werdhi Budaya Arts Center's compound at Jalan Nusa Indah, Denpasar.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with Russia
Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with Russia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The melee between the House of Representatives and the government over the purchase of Russian Sukhoi jet fighters and copters could hamper efforts by local businesspeople to establish trade networks with the frontier market of Russia.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini
Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversies surrounding the purchase of four Sukhoi jet fighters and two assault helicopters entered a new phase on Wednesday after Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi disclosed that President Megawati Soekarnoputri was the architect of the US$192.6 million deal. Rini said the President had told her to consult the Indonesian Military (TNI) Chief Gen.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear
Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear Tiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh The fate of private television station RCTI journalist Erza Siregar and cameraman Ferry Santoro remained unclear on Wednesday with both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) denying responsibility for their disappearance.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda reopens flights to some Asian cities
Garuda reopens flights to some Asian cities The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flag carrier Garuda has resumed or brought back to normal flights on a number of routes in Asia that had been suspended or had their frequencies reduced following the recent outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The carrier made the move just in time for the summer holidays and amid regional euphoria over the lifting of the World Health Organization's travel advisories to some of the worst-affected SARS areas.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending rates
Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending rates The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) plans to summon the management of some of the country's major banks to discuss problems concerning their reluctance to cut lending rates despite the sharp drop in the central bank's benchmark interest rate.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ford, where is my car?
Ford, where is my car? I ordered a Ford Escape 2 X 4 3000cc at the end of April 2003 through Ford, West Jakarta (ordered through PT. Arisma Dawindo Sarana). At that time, I was promised that the car would be delivered in mid-May. However, it is now July, and there has been no confirmation as to when the car will be delivered. I have requested confirmation from Farid at PT. ADS, Johan at Ford, West Jakarta and even Ford Indonesia.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt targets budget surplus by 2005
Govt targets budget surplus by 2005 Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said on Wednesday that Indonesia would be able to achieve a state budget surplus by 2005 due to improving fiscal conditions -- something that would finally allow the country to cut its dependence on foreign loans.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombers claim of being tortured
Bali bombers claim of being tortured JAKARTA: The Muslim Lawyer Team (TPM) asked the National Commission on Human Rights on Wednesday to set up a fact-finding team over the alleged torture by the police of Bali bombing suspects Mukhlas and Imam Samudra. TPM leader Mahendradatta said such a fact-finding team was necessary in case the police ignored the issue. He said he had obtained the names of the officers who had harassed the two defendants, but would give them to the team.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt may revoke chicken leg import ban
Govt may revoke chicken leg import ban Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering revoking a two-year ban on chicken leg imports from the United States after the World Trade Organization (WTO) raised concern over the protective measure.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake rocks Bengkulu
Earthquake rocks Bengkulu BENGKULU CITY: An earthquake measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale rocked Bengkulu on Wednesday causing panic but no reported injuries. The earthquake occurred at 7:47 a.m. originating from the Indian Ocean, some 295 kilometers southwest of Bengkulu City.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nessen's mother wants to see detained son
Nessen's mother wants to see detained son Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta American freelance journalist William Nessen, who is jail in Aceh for visa violations, has received more support from a new front, his mother, but she, like all other foreigners, have been barred by the military from traveling to the province. According to Nessen's lawyer Amir Syamsuddin, Nessen's mother, Hermine Nessen, arrived in Jakarta last Friday.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. PRESS: 2 x 28
1. PRESS: 2 x 28 Fate of 'RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear 2. NESSEN: 1 x 42 Nessen's mother wants to see detained son 3. LITSUS: 1 x 48 67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty test 4. RAPE: 2 x 30 Soldiers' rape trial to start on Friday in Lhokseumawe 5. ECONOMY: 1 x 52 Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgotten
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
M. Jegathesan
M. Jegathesan Agence France-Presse Langkawi, Malaysia Japan is willing to provide technical and financial aid to ASEAN countries to help them build oil stockpiles and ensure energy security for the region, a senior official said Wednesday. Yasuo Tanabe, director of international affairs in Japan's ministry of economy, trade and industry, said the region was in need of emergency response mechanisms including oil stockpiles.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Antara
Antara EXAMINING THE EVIDENCE: Two unidentified police officers from East Makassar City Police examine the shattered window after a violent protest by hundreds of youths and activists at the South Sulawesi gubernatorial office. The protest on Wednesday was aimed at pressing the South Sulawesi administration to establish the province of West Sulawesi.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man gets six months for insulting VP
Man gets six months for insulting VP SURAKATA, Central Java: Surakata District Court sentenced on Wednesday a 20-year-old man to six months in prison for insulting Vice President Hamzah Haz. The defendant, Totok, of the People's Youth Movement (GPK), burned Hamzah's picture during a rally in front of the Sebelas Maret University here on Jan. 20. "But the defendant has the right to appeal against the verdict. Please discuss the possibility with your lawyer," presiding judge Djaeni Abidin said.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council to investigate city assets
Council to investigate city assets Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing the loss of city assets currently rented by private companies, the City Council's Commission B for economic affairs has agreed to set up a special committee to investigate and secure them. The assets belong to the city administration but there is no documentation to prove city ownership and most of the assets have been rented by private companies.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aussie hypocrisy over mining in RI forests
Aussie hypocrisy over mining in RI forests Igor O'Neill Mineral Policy Institute Sydney 2. Pro3 -- Africa's odious debts 2 X 30 Oppressive regimes bring odious debts to poor African states James K. Boyce and Lionce Ndikumana Project Syndicate 3. Strait -- Turning of the tide? 2 x 21 Testimony against Ba'asyir: The turning of the tide? The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty test
67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty test Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Amid the military operation to crush the separatist movement in Aceh, the government has begun to screen a total of around 67,000 civil servants in Aceh to ensure their loyalty to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia. The provincial administration distributed on Wednesday a list of 10 questions to all government offices in the province to be answered by the civil servants.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: UK approves rise in arms sales to RI, India 2
* Headlines: UK approves rise in arms sales to RI, India 2 * National: Mega criticized over vigilante issue 4 * Archipelago: Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua 5 * Opinion: Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests 7 * City: Police discover TNT and 154 bullets in Depok 8 * Sports: Chelsea sold to Russian businessman 9 * World: ASEAN fails to agree on regional legal treaty 11 * Business: EU told its farm reform not enough 16 * Features: Dirty desks at workplace means germs, bacteria...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, July 3, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, July 3, 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 Music: Gebyar Keroncong 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Talk Show: Dialog TVRI TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese refuse to return home
East Timorese refuse to return home MAKASSAR: Hundreds of East Timorese refugees staged a rally in Makassar on Wednesday to oppose the local administration's move to return them to East Timor. The protesters, mostly students who stayed in the city due to the sponsorship of the Al Anshar Foundation, said that they opposed the move because they have a right to stay in Indonesia. "The students want to stay in South Sulawesi as Indonesian citizens.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU to settle PKB dispute next week
NU to settle PKB dispute next week SURABAYA: Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) will help settle the dispute between two warring groups of the National Awakening Party (PKB), which it established prior to the 1999 general election. NU chairman Hasyim Muzadi said on Wednesday there would be a meeting of the organization's legislative and executive body in Pati, Central Java next Monday. "It will be a meeting of NU leaders, a similar forum that established PKB in 1999," Hasyim said in Surabaya.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cetro calls on transparency on districts
Cetro calls on transparency on districts Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Centre for Electoral Reform (Cetro) has called on the General Elections Commission (KPU) to uphold transparency and allow the public and political parties to examine the drawing up of district boundaries for next year's general elections to avoid any parties from being prejudiced.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Collapse of legal aid bureau leaves justice remote
Collapse of legal aid bureau leaves justice remote Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nothing was as usual on Wednesday at the Jakarta Legal Aid Institute (LBH Jakarta), located at Jl. Mendut No. 1 in Central Jakarta, which used to be crowded with justice seekers and activists throughout the day.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Golkar however bans him from joining other party's nomination. So
Golkar however bans him from joining other party's nomination. So while he could have easily represent smaller parties in the election, he may not enter the election at all if Golkar appoints someone else as its presidential candidate.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers' rape trial to start on Friday in Lhokseumawe
Soldiers' rape trial to start on Friday in Lhokseumawe A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh The court martial of three soldiers for the rape of four women in Aceh will start on Friday, a court official in the North Aceh town of Lhokseumawe said on Wednesday. "They (the Lhokseumawe military court) have asked for a permit to use our court venue for the rape trial beginning on Friday morning," said Sofyan who heads the Lhokseumawe State Court.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal logging prevented
Illegal logging prevented PALU: Illegal logging activities dropped drastically at the Lore Lindu National Park in the Donggala regency following the launch of a new operation to prevent such activity two weeks ago. Central Sulawesi Governor Aminuddin Ponulele said on Wednesday that there were no reports of illegal logging activity at the park after the operation -- a joint initiation of the local military, police and provincial administration -- had started.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bond issuance by banks criticized
Bond issuance by banks criticized Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government appealed to publicly-listed banks not to rush in issuing bonds to avoid panic in the market when the government decides in the future to revise the existing blanket guarantee scheme to no longer cover bonds.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN fails to agree on Malaysian-drafted regional legal treaty
ASEAN fails to agree on Malaysian-drafted regional legal treaty Agencies, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia Southeast Asian attorney generals failed to agree on a Malaysian- drafted treaty to deepen antiterror cooperation after talks here on Wednesday, the official Bernama news agency reported. Malaysian Attorney General Abdul Gani Patail said several countries indicated they were prepared to sign the treaty for mutual assistance in criminal matters but others wanted time to study it further.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police discover TNT and 154 bullets in Depok
Police discover TNT and 154 bullets in Depok The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are investigating the discovery of a cache of explosives and bullets on Tuesday just five meters from the Mekarjaya subdistrict office in Sukmajaya, Depok, Bogor. "We are still questioning some witnesses, including a pedicab driver named Ari who discovered the package," Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo said.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
3 suspected dealers wanted following Nigerian's arrest
3 suspected dealers wanted following Nigerian's arrest Damar Harsanto and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Police are looking for an Algerian and two Indonesians allegedly involved in drug smuggling. This follows the arrest of Nigerian Stephen Rasheed Akinyemi on Tuesday at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, who was found to have 400 grams of heroin concealed in his underwear.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police halt fresh outbreak of ethnic violence
Police halt fresh outbreak of ethnic violence JAKARTA: The Police West Kalimantan said Wednesday they have quelled a fresh outbreak of ethnic violence in which members of the local Malay community attacked migrants from Madura island. "The police acted quickly and were able to prevent the violence in Karimunting from spreading further on Monday," said West Kalimantan police spokesman Didi Hardi.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nurcholish faces uphill battle with Golkar
Nurcholish faces uphill battle with Golkar Berni K. Moestafa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prominent Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid could help rid Golkar of its shady image if he leads the country's second largest party in the 2004 presidential race, analyst say. However, the analysts note that the chances of Nurcholish replacing Akbar Tandjung as its presidential candidate are slim. Nurcholish surprised the political establishment in May when he announced he would run for president.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: State-owned PT Bank Tabungan Negara, or BTN, has
JAKARTA: State-owned PT Bank Tabungan Negara, or BTN, has appointed Trimegah Securities and Andalan Artha Advisindo Securities as joint lead underwriters for its Rp 750 billion (US$91 million) bond. Akhabani, a director with Trimegah, told Dow Jones Newswires Wednesday that he expects the mortgage provider to complete the issue by end-August. "We expect the bank to receive the proceeds by the end of August," he said.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Council wants BP Parkir head fired
Council wants BP Parkir head fired JAKARTA: The City Council has recommended that the city administration dismiss Yani Mulyadi, the head of the city's parking management agency (BP Parkir), for his failure to punish Secure Parking, the city's biggest private parking operator. Posman Siahaan, a member of the council's Commission A for legal affairs, told detik.com on Wednesday that the agency should discipline the private operator immediately for unlawfully raising its rates in June.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Aceh -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 60pts MB, 36 counts
1. Aceh -- 4 cols, 2 lines, 60pts MB, 36 counts TNI claims full control over Aceh 2. Mideast -- 1 col, 4 lines, 28pts MB, 40 counts Israel ends control over Bethlehem, many skeptical 3. Sukhoi -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts MB, 71 counts Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini 4. Mandiri -- 5 cols, 1 line, 45pts MB, 35 counts Mandiri's IPO gets subdued response
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Elderly tourists make the most of Bali's offerings
Elderly tourists make the most of Bali's offerings Marian Carroll, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali With a walking stick in hand, Elve Tickell steadies herself as she makes her way down the uneven steps to join the small group gathered at the beach bar to watch the sun go down over Bali.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega criticized over her comments on armed militias
Mega criticized over her comments on armed militias Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts criticized President Soekarnoputri on Wednesday for supporting the establishment of citizens' defense groups, saying that such moves would only heighten fanaticism and the culture of violence in society. Sociologist Iman B.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Audit sought for 2004 elections
Audit sought for 2004 elections JAKARTA: The Indonesian Accountants Association (IAI) asked political parties and the General Elections Commission (KPU) to pay serious attention to the audit of campaign funds of political parties contesting the 2004 general election. The association said in a media conference on Wednesday that the audit should be standardized in accordance with the principles of transparency and public accountability. According to Law No. 31/2002 and Law No.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Plastic wrappers
Plastic wrappers 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Group demands new province in Sulawesi
Group demands new province in Sulawesi Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Some 500 members of the Mandar ethnic group, a dominant tribe in western Sulawesi, gathered at the South Sulawesi governor's office and legislative council on Wednesday to demand the immediate establishment of a West Sulawesi province. The demonstrators came from five regencies -- Mamuju, Mamuju Utara, Majene, Mamasa and Polmas.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI picks junior for Germany tie
RI picks junior for Germany tie Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) has included junior Septi Mende in the women's team for the upcoming matches against Germany over the next two weeks. Indonesia will host Germany in the play-offs of the Fed Cup here from July 19-20 with the winner qualifying for the World Group.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Elite soldiers withdrawn from Papua
Elite soldiers withdrawn from Papua Nethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post Jayapura, Papua Following increasing allegations of torture and civilian deaths, the Army withdrew on Wednesday 98 of its 158 elite Special Force (Kopassus) and Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad) soldiers deployed to crackdown on separatists in Papua.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illegal migrant raid set for Senen
Illegal migrant raid set for Senen JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration is set to launch an ID card raid on residents in the densely populated Kramat and Paseban subdistricts, Senen, later this month, an official has said. Head of the mayoralty's Population and Civil Registration unit, Valentino HS, said the crackdown on Kramat subdistrict would be held on July 17, while the operation in Paseban would be held on July 24. "Our target is to nab all of the illegal residents.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Electricity rates increase every three months. That is the
Electricity rates increase every three months. That is the outcome of a deal reached between the government and the House of Representatives. The third increase this year is around 6 percent, meaning that consumers must pay Rp 550 per kilowatt-hour (KWh), beginning this month. Public outcry at constant increases in electricity rates is quiet understandable. The grassroots economy has yet to recover, while people suffer from increases in other commodity prices.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati cancels North Sulawesi visit
Megawati cancels North Sulawesi visit MANADO, North Sulawesi: President Megawati Soekarnoputri has decided to cancel her visit to the new regency of Talaud in North Sulawesi, which shares a border with the Philippines. Spokesman for the North Sulawesi provincial administration Edwin Silangen confirmed the cancellation of the President's visit to the new regency on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
City threatens to sue polluting companies
City threatens to sue polluting companies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The City Environment Management Board (BP-LHD) threatened on Wednesday to sue several steel smelters in East Jakarta for pollution. The head of BP-LHD's environment control division, Ridwan Panjaitan, said reports of air pollution caused by factories along Jl. Raya Bekasi had been confirmed by Rawa Terate subdistrict head Sopiih during a meeting at City Hall on Wednesday.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia Military (TNI) claimed on Wednesday it had control of the Aceh province, six weeks after the launching of the military offensive to quash the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatists, but warned quickly that fighting would continue. "When it comes to territorial control, it is 100 percent under our control," TNI Chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said as quoted by Antara.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PKB leaders meet Akbar Tandjung
PKB leaders meet Akbar Tandjung JAKARTA: The Alwi Shihab-led executive board of the National Awakening Party (PKB) met with House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung on Wednesday, apparently seeking political support against their rival party, chaired by Matori Abdul Djalil. After months of legal wrangling, the Supreme Court declared on June 17 Alwi Shihab as the party's legal chairman. Matori is seeking a review to the ruling.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
`The police's mind-set hasn't changed at all'
`The police's mind-set hasn't changed at all' The National Police's 57th anniversary on Tuesday might be a good time for them to reflect on their poor performance, particularly following their independent status since 2000, apart from the Indonesian Military's direct control. Many say the police have yet to show much, if any, improvement, despite the enhancement of their status. A number of Jakartans shared their experience with The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt under fire for mining contracts
Govt under fire for mining contracts Moch. N Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public outrage is increasing over the government's move to allow mining in conservation forests in Sulawesi and Kalimantan. Hundreds of people in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, demonstrated at the provincial legislative council on Wednesday, demanding the central government stop mining by state-owned PT Aneka Tambang on Bahabulu island in the province.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police say Hambali still in Indonesia, seeking funds for new attacks
Police say Hambali still in Indonesia, seeking funds for new attacks Agence France-Presse, Denpasar, Bali Asia's most wanted man Hambali is still in Indonesia and police are hopeful of catching him, a top investigator said Wednesday. But I Made Mangku Pastika, who led the probe into the Bali bombings which killed 202 people, also warned that terror suspects are seeking funds for fresh operations -- possibly another bombing.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Train passenger separation?
Train passenger separation? From Warta Kota Several weeks ago I read reports on plans by PT Kereta Api (state railway company) to separate female train passengers from males. Later it was reported that the plan would not be realized in the near future. The reason for such separation remains unclear. Some said it was meant to minimize sexual harassment of women.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri's IPO gets subdued response
Mandiri's IPO gets subdued response Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bank Mandiri initial public offering (IPO) had been billed as one of the most important business events in Indonesia this year.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cause of Cikokol fire unknown
Cause of Cikokol fire unknown TANGERANG: Tangerang Police are still trying to determine the cause of a fire that rampaged a major vegetable market in Cikokol, Tangerang, on Tuesday. "Our officers are currently investigating what may have caused the fire. We still cannot identify whether the fire was caused by a short circuit, sabotage or something else," Tangerang Police chief Adj. Comr. Hari Abimanyu told The Jakarta Post on Wednesday. The blaze, which started at about 5:30 p.m.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gong-making tradition still alive in Tihingan
Gong-making tradition still alive in Tihingan I Made Sujata, Contributor, Tihingan, Bali For centuries, the people of Tihingan, Klungkung regency, managed to sustain the ancestral legacy of gong-making at their small village, some 40 kilometers northeast of Denpasar. Unfortunately, the combined threat of decreasing demand and lack of skilled workers has placed the future of its gong industry in grave danger.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Testimony against Ba'asyir: The turning of the tide?
Testimony against Ba'asyir: The turning of the tide? The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The plodding treason trial in Jakarta of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir has shifted gears. Testimony given by three Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) detainees by videolink from their security confines in Singapore has cut through the fog, to judge from reaction by important Indonesian Muslim organizations.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. TENNIS: 1 x 50
1. TENNIS: 1 x 50 Cream of Belgium stand in way of the Williams show 2. LONDON: 1 x 36 UK approves arms sales to Indonesia 3. HAMBALI: 2 x 31 Police say Hambali still in RI, seeking funds for new attack 4. SING: 1 x 41 Wah! Singapore tries to purge 'Singlish' 5. LBH: 1 x 46 Collapse of legal aid bureau leaves justice remote 6. ODD: 1 x 36 Baby born with four legs, three hands
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgotten
Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgotten Alan Wheatley, Reuters, Singapore Six years ago, when a tidal wave of currency selling touched off Asia's economic crisis, China won plaudits and contributed to a recovery in regional demand by deciding against a copy-cat devaluation. Today, in a delicious irony, Asian central bankers are trying to stop their currencies rising, not falling. But one thing has not changed: China's pivotal role in the economic equation.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Competition heats up at junior golf tourney in BSD
Competition heats up at junior golf tourney in BSD The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Competition in the Damai Indah-Panin Bank ASEAN Junior Golf Championships 2003 at the Damai Indah Golf and Country Club intensified on Tuesday with Amin Zarens drawing level with Michael Song after Tuesday's second round. Amin, 17, shot a remarkable six birdies, blighted somewhat by two bogeys.