Archive: 3 July 2003
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Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Govt targets budget surplus by 2005
Govt targets budget surplus by 2005Evi 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Govt may revoke chicken leg import ban
Govt may revoke chicken leg import banAdianto 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
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
Nessen's mother wants to see detained son
Nessen's mother wants to see detained sonFabiola 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Antara
AntaraEXAMINING 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Council to investigate city assets
Council to investigate city assetsBambang 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Aussie hypocrisy over mining in RI forests
Aussie hypocrisy over mining in RI forests Igor O'Neill Mineral Policy Institute Sydney2. Pro3 -- Africa's odious debts 2 X 30 Oppressive regimes bring odious debts to poor African states James K. Boyce and Lionce Ndikumana Project Syndicate3.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty test
67,000 civil servants in Aceh face loyalty testNani 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
* 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:...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
TV Program: Thursday, July 3, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, July 3, 2003 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 English News Service9:00 Music11:00 News: Berita Daerah12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga2:00 News: Metro Indonesia 4:00 Religious Teachings4:30 Documentary5:00 Religious Songs6:00...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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,...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Cetro calls on transparency on districts
Cetro calls on transparency on districtsMoch. 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Army's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua
Army's elite soldiers pulled out of PapuaNethy 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govt
Massive protest in HK underscores frustrations with govtDirk 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Nationalism and militias
Nationalism and militiasFrom Suara PembaruanThe 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
1. Tambang: 15 x 2 lines
1. Tambang: 15 x 2 linesGovt under fire for mining contracts Public oppose mines in conservation area 2. Mandar: 12 x 3 linesGroup demands new province in Sulawesi3. Pullout: 16 x 2 linesArmy's elite soldiers pulled out of Papua
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forests
Australian hypocrisy over mining in RI forestsIgor 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of origin
ASEAN needs to reformulate rules of originThe 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
President calls for tolerance from Muslim majority
President calls for tolerance from Muslim majorityFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri calls on the Muslim majority in the country to maintain their tolerance towards non-Muslims.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nation
Lingering problems: TNI, the state, the nationDamien Kingsbury, Senior Lecturer, International Development, Deakin University, Victoria, Australia Just before he died, in 1998 the architect of the military's middle way, Gen.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Collapse of legal aid bureau leaves justice remote
Collapse of legal aid bureau leaves justice remoteTertiani 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art scene
Indonesia breaks out onto int'l art sceneChristina 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh
TNI claims territorial control over AcehThe 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with Russia
Sukhoi hullabaloo to impede trade with RussiaThe 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini
Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: RiniKurniawan 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclear
Fate of `RCTI' crew missing in Aceh remains unclearTiarma 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Garuda reopens flights to some Asian cities
Garuda reopens flights to some Asian citiesThe 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).
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending rates
Bank Indonesia to talk with banks on high lending ratesThe 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Govt under fire for mining contracts
Govt under fire for mining contractsMoch. 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Elite soldiers withdrawn from Papua
Elite soldiers withdrawn from PapuaNethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post Jayapura, PapuaFollowing 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
City threatens to sue polluting companies
City threatens to sue polluting companiesThe 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
TNI claims territorial control over Aceh
TNI claims territorial control over AcehThe 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
`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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
RI picks junior for Germany tie
RI picks junior for Germany tieMusthofid, 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Police say Hambali still in Indonesia, seeking funds for new attacks
Police say Hambali still in Indonesia, seeking funds for new attacksAgence 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Train passenger separation?
Train passenger separation?From Warta KotaSeveral 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Mandiri's IPO gets subdued response
Mandiri's IPO gets subdued responseDadan 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
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Gong-making tradition still alive in Tihingan
Gong-making tradition still alive in TihinganI 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgotten
Six years after crisis, Asia has both learned and forgottenAlan 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Nurcholish faces uphill battle with Golkar
Nurcholish faces uphill battle with GolkarBerni 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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
Soldiers' rape trial to start on Friday in Lhokseumawe
Soldiers' rape trial to start on Friday in LhokseumaweA'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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Bond issuance by banks criticized
Bond issuance by banks criticizedDadan 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
ASEAN fails to agree on Malaysian-drafted regional legal treaty
ASEAN fails to agree on Malaysian-drafted regional legal treatyAgencies, 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Police discover TNT and 154 bullets in Depok
Police discover TNT and 154 bullets in DepokThe 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
3 suspected dealers wanted following Nigerian's arrest
3 suspected dealers wanted following Nigerian's arrestDamar Harsanto and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Police are looking for an Algerian and two Indonesians allegedly involved in drug smuggling.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Competition heats up at junior golf tourney in BSD
Competition heats up at junior golf tourney in BSDThe 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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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 countsIsrael ends control over Bethlehem, many skeptical 3. Sukhoi -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts MB, 71 counts Megawati behind controversial Sukhoi deal: Rini 4.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Elderly tourists make the most of Bali's offerings
Elderly tourists make the most of Bali's offeringsMarian 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
Mega criticized over her comments on armed militias
Mega criticized over her comments on armed militiasTiarma 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
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.
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Plastic wrappers
Plastic wrappersFrom KompasRecently, 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...
Thu, 03 Jul 2003
Group demands new province in Sulawesi
Group demands new province in SulawesiAndi 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...