Archive: 8 July 2003
72 articles found
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Five-meter python found at mall
Five-meter python found at mall JAKARTA: A five-meter Python reticulatus, locally known as a sanca, was found at Megamal Pluit, North Jakarta, on Monday. The snake was found by a security guard at 7 a.m. inside the mall. The guard then contacted Penjaringan police station. "As we are not familiar with handling snakes, we asked an animal tamer from Kapuk to help capture it," said First Insp. Sukardi from Penjaringan police station.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek five years in jail for alleged terrorist accomplices
Prosecutors seek five years in jail for alleged terrorist accomplices Fidelito Ahmad, The Jakarta Post, Lamongan, East Java Government prosecutors demanded a five-year jail sentence for each of the four people who helped to conceal arms and ammunition belonging to Ali Imron, a key suspect in the Oct. 12, 2002 Bali blasts.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Army soldiers court-martialed for rapes
Army soldiers court-martialed for rapes A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Three Army privates went on trial on rape charges in Lhokseumawe on Monday. The three soldiers were identified as Chief Pvt. Seprianus, First Pvt. Husni Dwila and First Pvt. Awaludin, who were charged with raping the women between June 20 and June 22 in the village of Alue Lhok, Paya Bakung, North Aceh.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nessen's trial to begin soon: Police Chief
Nessen's trial to begin soon: Police Chief Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigators have wrapped up their investigation on U.S. journalist William Nessen and submitted his dossier to the Banda Aceh prosecutor's office, National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says. "We have submitted the dossier because we want to speed up the legal proceedings against him before deciding whether to deport or jail him," Da'i said after a Cabinet meeting here on Monday.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
PBVSI gives reluctant players ultimatum to join training camp
PBVSI gives reluctant players ultimatum to join training camp Arya Abhiseka, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Volleyball Association (PBVSI) has given three volleyballers who have refused to join the men's national team until Sunday to reverse their decision. "We will allow them until July 13 to join the training camp. Otherwise, we will replace them with junior players," Graito Usodo, the national team's training director, said here on Monday.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Monthly flag-raising
Monthly flag-raising ceremonies essential From Suara Karya The intention of the central board of the Indonesian Civil Servants Corps (Korpri) to reintroduce monthly flag-raising ceremonies in government institutions deserves a positive response. Without such formalities, there is fear that solidarity and solidity among civil servants will fade away. Based on Presidential Instruction No.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to turn to Supreme Court
Govt to turn to Supreme Court JAKARTA: If the Jakarta High Court fails to resolve the legal dispute between two factions of the National Awakening Party (PKB), the government will ask the Supreme Court to settle the matter. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Monday the government would enforce whatever decision was made by the Supreme Court.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sukarno library, website to cost Rp 11.5b
Sukarno library, website to cost Rp 11.5b SURABAYA: The Blitar regency administration in East Java will cooperate with the National Library to build a library and launch a website in memory of the country's founding president, Sukarno. The project is estimated to cost more than Rp 11.5 billion to be taken from the state budget and Blitar's budget, as well as funds contributed by donors from various parties.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/jabar
JP/5/jabar 2 x 24 W. Java councillors receive additional Rp 5b allowance JP/5/Tuntut 2 x 34 Prosecutors seek five years in jail for alleged terrorist accomplices Yogya-Borobudur-Expert JP/5/yogya 1 x 41 Experts propose Borobudur management change
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
W. Java councillors receive additional Rp 5b allowance
W. Java councillors receive additional Rp 5b allowance Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Members of the West Java legislative council admitted on Monday that they had each received an allowance of Rp 5 million per month from the provincial budget, on top of their Rp 12 million salaries. In addition, they were also seeking the disbursement of a Rp 120 million severance pay, as their five-year terms as councillors would end next year.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Unspoken protest amid
Unspoken protest amid prolonged war in Aceh Aboeprijadi Santoso 'Radio 68-H' Banda Aceh 2. Iran -- Iran's future poised between reform and reaction 2 X 30 Iran's future poised between reform movement and reaction Martin Woollacott Guardian News Service London
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
GM looking for growth in India, China car markets
GM looking for growth in India, China car markets Agence France-Presse, New Delhi U.S.-based General Motors Corp., the world's biggest automaker, said on Monday the firm was looking at growth in India and China's car markets to ride out the industry's tough times.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
High costs
High costs of education From Bali Post Most parents are awaiting the coming of the new school year 2003/2004 with apprehension. Why? Because, on the one hand, their target is to have their children to be admitted to the favored schools. On the other hand, their greatest concern is the high cost they have to pay for it. Let us use then our common sense in finding the best solution to this problem, and restrain ourselves from blaming each other.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suu Kyi sowing unrest, chaos: Junta
Suu Kyi sowing unrest, chaos: Junta MYANMAR: Myanmar's ruling military accused detained prodemocracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi on Monday of sowing chaos and squandering chances to engage the government in talks on the country's political future. The comments, made in the third installment of a commentary carried in all state-run press, said Nobel Peace Prize winner Suu Kyi was detained after trying to stir up unrest while touring the country.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tomy and 'Tempo' again asked to settle
Tomy and 'Tempo' again asked to settle Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court asked for a second time lawyers of businessman Tomy Winata and Tempo media group to settle the former's libel suit against journalist Ahmad Taufik and media company PT Tempo Inti Media outside the court. "We will give you another seven days. The hearing is adjourned until July 14," Presiding Judge Iskandar Tjake told the court.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Aceh operation to go beyond six months'
'Aceh operation to go beyond six months' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The military operation in Aceh is likely to drag on beyond the initial time limit of six months, with the military chief saying that the operation will continue with or without an extension of martial law in the province. Speaking to reporters after a Cabinet meeting chaired by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Reregistration is a waste of money'
'Reregistration is a waste of money' Following the government's Rp 11 billion reregistration program, aimed at the reregistration of four million civil servants nationwide, The Jakarta Post talked to civil servants around Jakarta to ask for their views on the program. Some of them saw it as an ordinary program with the purpose of updating data, some thought the program was designed to test civil servants' loyalty to the unitary state of Indonesia.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Witness fails to identify suspect
Witness fails to identify suspect JAKARTA: A key witness in the bombing of the Philippine ambassador's residence in August 2000 failed to identify the main suspect Abdul Jabar as the perpetrator during a trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Monday. Titin Supriyatin, a street sweeper on Jl. Imam Bonjol, Central Jakarta, was on duty in the morning of Aug.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Planned export cuts pushes price of robusta coffee
Planned export cuts pushes price of robusta coffee Adianto P Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although a plan by Indonesia and Vietnam, the world's biggest coffee producers, to limit robusta coffee exports has yet to come into effect, the price of the commodity had increased sharply over the past week, the Association of Indonesian Coffee Exporters (AEKI) said.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government told to improve poor literacy rate
Government told to improve poor literacy rate Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts on education called for the government on Monday to improve the ability of students in reading, mathematics and science. They asked the government to focus on an educational policy that is appropriate to every day life and to speed up the realization of a minimum of 20 percent of the total state budget's allocation for education.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Muslims can consume GMO foods'
'Muslims can consume GMO foods' JAKARTA: Indonesia's leading authority on Islamic affairs has given the go-ahead for the consumption of imported genetically modified organism (GMO) foods, one of its members said Monday. "Despite there being no official ruling on the GMO-based food products, as long as it comes from plantations, such as soya bean or corn, there are no problems," said professor Aisyah Girindra, head of the medicine and food supervision at the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI).
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bombing suspect testifies against Agung
Bombing suspect testifies against Agung MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A suspect in the deadly bombing here last year admitted on Monday that he was ordered by Agung Abdul Hamid, the alleged mastermind of the bombing, to bring two homemade bombs from the town of Poso in Central Sulawesi. The confession was made by Arman alias Gala or Galaksi, who testified during the trial of another suspect, Hairul, charged with involvement in the blasts at a McDonald's outlet and a car dealership on Dec. 5, 2002.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unspoken protest amid prolonged war in Aceh
Unspoken protest amid prolonged war in Aceh Aboeprijadi Santoso, Radio 68-H, Banda Aceh There is an intriguing public silence in Banda Aceh and Lhoksemauwe. Of war and silence, the first has characterized much of Aceh's history, but the second has not -- until very recently. With hundreds of civilians killed, village life disrupted and 60,000 civil servants to be screened on their loyalty to the nation, the impact of the war will be profound.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Roedjito, drawings from God
Roedjito, drawings from God Yusuf Susilo Hartono, Contributor, Jakarta At home and internationally, Roedjito is famous as an art director for both the stage and film. His direction has set the scene for dramatic performances by Rendra, the late Teguh Karya, N. Riantiarno, the late Arifin C. Noer and Putu Wijaya and dance performances by Sardono W Kusumo, Retno Maruti and Farida Oetoyo. He has designed the artistic element of the films of Garin Nugroho, Marseli and Asrul Sani.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ILO looks at kids and drugs
ILO looks at kids and drugs JAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Monday a study it conducted found that 4 percent of all drug users in the country were below the age of 17. ILO spokeswoman Gita Lingga also said that two out of 10 of these young drug users also were involved in selling narcotics. "They generally start selling drugs when they are between the ages of 13 and 15," she was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Shipyard PAL plans to go public next year
Shipyard PAL plans to go public next year Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned shipyard PT PAL Indonesia plans to offer its shares to the public through an initial public offering (IPO) scheme next year in a bid to raise working capital and help the company improve competitiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. PAL's director of shipbuilding M. Moenir told The Jakarta Post on Monday that the company was considering going public after the 2004 general election.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government sets eyes on domestic market to sell LNG
Government sets eyes on domestic market to sell LNG Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Still shaken by the failure of Indonesia to win the recent bidding for a liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply contract to Taiwan and the decision by a Japanese firm to cut LNG imports from Indonesia, the government is new setting its eyes on the local market.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, July 8, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, July 8, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
GAM short of food
GAM short of food From Koran Tempo The Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was reported to have robbed people in four villages in Pidie regency, Aceh, of their belongings, particularly food supplies, the other week, forcing them to take refuge in safer areas nearby. The robbery by GAM indicates that the food supplies of this separatist group are running out, due to the military and police siege of its rural bases.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt ponders action against U.S. intrusion of airspace
Govt ponders action against U.S. intrusion of airspace Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Monday that the government would decide in the next two days whether or not it would file a complaint over the entry of five F-18 Hornet jets into Indonesian airspace.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Laptop records shows Samudra responsible for Bali bombing
Laptop records shows Samudra responsible for Bali bombing Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Pornographic pictures of Western women, a photo of elderly cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir and a link to a website claiming responsibility for the Bali bombings were found on a computer belonging to alleged bombing mastermind Imam Samudra, a court heard on Monday. The website contained a statement describing Bali as a "place of sin" and said the Oct.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
EU set sights on free trade accord with ASEAN
EU set sights on free trade accord with ASEAN Agence France-Presse, Brussels The European Union is ready to negotiate a free trade agreement with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) after the current round of WTO-led talks, the European Commission said on Monday. The EU's executive arm will this week formally agree a document setting out a strategy for relations between the EU - currently 15 members, expanding to 25 next year - and the 10- member ASEAN.
Tue, 08 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.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
The New Taruna: Driving a utility vehicle in style
The New Taruna: Driving a utility vehicle in style The market of Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) in Indonesia has been very competitive in recent years with carmakers periodically launching new models and brands. Indeed, the SUV is enjoying increased popularity among Indonesians. Tomorrow, one of the country's leading car manufacturers, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor (ADM), will launch the new Taruna, which is designed for those seeking the real feeling of a SUV.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Public money wasted
Public money wasted on overseas junkets From Tempo Indonesian officials maintain the practice of comparative studies abroad. Junior officials usually go to ASEAN countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand while senior ones choose to visit Europe, the U.S. or at least Australia. With their limited English-speaking capability, they have difficulty in making meaningful diplomatic contact or exploring business cooperation.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO JAKARTA: Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Monday said it plans to hold a roadshow in several big cities next month to introduce its upcoming initial public offering and issue of a dollar- denominated subdebt. "We are planning the roadshow for early August," BRI president Rudjito told reporters. He said the roadshow will be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Rudjito didn't offer further details.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. IMAM: 3 x 21
1. IMAM: 3 x 21 Laptop records shows Samudra responsible for Bali bombing 2. HAMBALI: 2 x 27 RP indicts Hambali, seven others for deadly bombing 3. TRIAL: 1 x 41 Army soldiers court-martialed for rapes 4. NESSEN: 1 x 43 Nessen's trial to begin soon: Police chief 5. TRANSPORT: 1 x 44 Jakarta dreams of using rivers for travel
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rising cases of abortion prompts review of law
Rising cases of abortion prompts review of law M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The health ministry confirmed on Monday a recent finding that some two million abortions are performed every year in the country and singled out the failure of contraception methods as the main cause. Azrul Azwar, director general for community health at the health ministry, said that his office estimated the number of abortions at between two and 2.4 million cases annually.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. COURT (1x30)
1. COURT (1x30) 'DPR commits constitution contempt' 2. Education (3x 16) Government told to improve poor literacy rate 3. Intrusion (2 x 27) Govt ponders action against U.S. intrusion of airspace 4. Abortion ( 1x 40) Rising cases of abortion prompts review of law
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta dreams of using rivers for traffics
Jakarta dreams of using rivers for traffics Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration hopes to make use of the city's rivers as part of an integrated transportation system for the capital. Plans for using the rivers as part of the city's transportation system are included in a draft bylaw on an integrated transportation system for Jakarta, which is being discussed by the City Council and relevant agencies in the administration.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Kompas' fights back in Sinivasan libel suit
'Kompas' fights back in Sinivasan libel suit Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a legal twist on Monday, lawyers for Kompas daily countersued the owner of the Texmaco group, Marimutu Sinivasan, for vexatious litigation, and demanded US$150 million (approximately Rp 1.2 trillion) in damages.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP indicts Hambali, seven others for deadly bombing
RP indicts Hambali, seven others for deadly bombing Agence France-Presse, Manila Asia's most wanted man, Hambali, and seven other people have been indicted in the Philippines for the bombing of Manila's overhead railway that killed 22 people in 2000, the justice department said.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
700 Kapuk Muara residents fear possible eviction
700 Kapuk Muara residents fear possible eviction Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some 700 residents of Kapuk Muara subdistrict, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, felt some slight relief on Monday when city public order officials did not evict them even though a deadline set by the administration for them to leave had passed.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Defense ministry not involved in Sukhoi purchase: Officials
Defense ministry not involved in Sukhoi purchase: Officials Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials with the Ministry of Defense on Monday told the House of Representatives' inquiry on the purchase of Russian jets that the ministry was not involved in the deal, confirming previous reports of procedural violations in the purchase. The ministry's director general for defense strategy Maj. Gen.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia aims to establish FTAs with key trading partners
Indonesia aims to establish FTAs with key trading partners Adianto P Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will intensify bilateral talks with Japan, the United States, China, India and Australia this year in an attempt to seek the possibility of entering into free trade agreements with these countries, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Experts propose Borobudur management change
Experts propose Borobudur management change Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The 4th International Expert Meeting on Borobudur ended on Monday with participants recommending a change in the management of the world's largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so as to allow a bigger role for the local community.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
21 drug traffickers sentenced to death, none executed
21 drug traffickers sentenced to death, none executed Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Since Laws No. 22/1997 on narcotics and 5/1997 on psychotropic substances, which stipulate as maximum penalties the death sentence, took effect in the country, the Tangerang District Court has made the most of the legislation to mete out capital punishment.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Flag raising ends with death of separatist
Flag raising ends with death of separatist Nethy Dharma Somba , The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The Jayawijaya Police in Papua province shot dead a separatist and injured two others as they hoisted a their group's flag outside the regency's legislative council on Monday. Aimed to mark the New Melanesian State's anniversary on July 7, the flag was raised at 2:30 p.m. local time by five Papuan separatists who carried traditional weapons, such as daggers and bows.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kapuk Muara residents fear eviction
Kapuk Muara residents fear eviction Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Some 700 residents of Kapuk Muara subdistrict, Penjaringan, North Jakarta, felt some slight relieve on Monday when city public order officials did not evict them even though a deadline set by the administration for them to leave had passed.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
ILO looks at kids and drugs
ILO looks at kids and drugs JAKARTA: The International Labor Organization (ILO) said on Monday a study it conducted found that 4 percent of all drug users in the country were below the age of 17. ILO spokeswoman Gita Lingga also said that two out of 10 of these young drug users also were involved in selling narcotics. "They generally start selling drugs when they are between the ages of 13 and 15," she was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nursing union to build floating clinic
Nursing union to build floating clinic PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The local chapter of the Indonesian Nurses Association (PPNI) is to construct a floating clinic to provide free medical service for the poor living along Musi River dividing the South Sumatra provincial capital of Palembang. The planned construction of the medical clinic was based on a survey that found almost two million people living in poverty along the river have no access to adequate medical services.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Governor turns down Candra Naya relocation
Governor turns down Candra Naya relocation Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Governor Sutiyoso finally said no to the proposed relocation of the Candra Naya Chinese Mansion on Jl. Gajah Mada in West Jakarta to Taman Mini Indonesia Indah in East Jakarta.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legal reform is imperative
Legal reform is imperative From Media Indonesia After enjoying independence for more than half a century, Indonesia still retains law inherited from the Netherlands, its former colonizer. Various legal terms remain in Dutch, which is understood by only a handful of people in the country. One such law concerns the mining sector. Mining companies often need explosives to operate.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Hoodlums' in charge of regencies
'Hoodlums' in charge of regencies DENPASAR, Bali: State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin said on Monday many local leaders lacked leadership experience and had less education than most of their constituents. He said that in one regency 65 percent of the legislators only had elementary school education, while the majority of their their constituents were university graduates. He said this situation made it look like hoodlums were running regencies. --Antara
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Presidential elections bill endorsed
Presidential elections bill endorsed Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed the bill on presidential elections on Monday, paving the way for the country's first ever direct elections in 2004. "We agreed to endorse this bill so that people can elect their president directly," said Hamdan Zulva, a legislator from the Islamic-based Crescent Star Party.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Advertorial
Advertorial Living in five-star luxury at Blossom Residence Changing demographics and newer lifestyles have triggered an increase in demand for apartments in Jakarta. Fulfilling the prerequisites of metropolitan living, Jakarta is now filled with numerous high-rise residential premises such as apartments and condominiums. Many people consider the single, main competitive advantage for such apartments and condominiums: It is about location and location.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toyota, Mitsubishi on Asia's top firms' list
Toyota, Mitsubishi on Asia's top firms' list Agency France-Presse, Hong Kong Toyota Motor Corp. at number eight and Mitsubishi at number 10 led the way for Asia in the Fortune Global 500 list of the world's top companies announced Monday. Wal Mart, General Motors and Exxon Mobil took the top three places, followed by Royal Dutch Shell and Ford in the main list, where Toyota came 10th in the previous year's survey.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Universities' new status
Universities' new status From Republika The status change of several state tertiary institutions into legal entities (BHMN) entails the condition that they should become more independent in providing education and enhancing its quality. Such independence includes the exploration of resources to finance their educational operation and upgrading educational quality. Some BHMN universities have opened a new channel for undergraduates by imposing high admission and tuition fees.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to relaunch multibillion-dollar projects
Megawati to relaunch multibillion-dollar projects Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled on Thursday to relaunch a number of projects worth billions of dollars, which were shelved in the wake of the 1997 economic crisis. The projects include a power project in Central Java, a number of toll road projects in East Java and a flood control project in Jakarta.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police unveil auto theft syndicate
Police unveil auto theft syndicate Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police say they have smashed a car-theft ring operating mainly in Bali and Jakarta, which is also capable of producing a range of fake documents, including for stolen cars. "The group mostly targets rented cars. They rent cars and send all the information about the cars to their accomplices in Jakarta.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO
BRI plans roadshow for bond, IPO JAKARTA: Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) on Monday said it plans to hold a roadshow in several big cities next month to introduce its upcoming initial public offering and issue of a dollar- denominated subdebt. "We are planning the roadshow for early August," BRI president Rudjito told reporters. He said the roadshow will be held in Singapore, Hong Kong, London, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. Rudjito didn't offer further details.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Concerned at
Concerned at Jakarta's pollution From Warta Kota Air pollution in Jakarta gives cause for serious concern. In the Gunung Sahari area of Central Jakarta, for instance, lots of public transport vehicles foul the air and the smell of their exhaust fumes spreads widely. As I waited there for a bus, standing for 20 minutes was enough to make me feel dizzy. I was sure that my headache resulted from inhaling the polluted air.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
For a better election
For a better election We may live in an imperfect world, but, as the Indonesian saying goes, we still can expect things to be better today than yesterday, and for tomorrow to be better than today. Such expectations of natural progression should also apply to how we view the 2004 elections. Nobody is saying that next year's elections will be perfect.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
JSX delists Tri Polyta, gives Kopitime 3-month grace
JSX delists Tri Polyta, gives Kopitime 3-month grace The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shares in petrochemical company PT Tri Polyta were delisted from the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Monday because the firm failed to comply with listing regulations and standards, the bourse said in a press statement. The JSX said that trading in the shares of Tri Polyta had not been active, and that the company had also booked losses and had not paid dividends over the past five consecutive years.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sukarno library, website to cost Rp 11.5b
Sukarno library, website to cost Rp 11.5b SURABAYA: The Blitar regency administration in East Java will cooperate with the National Library to build a library and launch a website in memory of the country's founding president, Sukarno. The project is estimated to cost more than Rp 11.5 billion to be taken from the state budget and Blitar's budget, as well as funds contributed by donors from various parties.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
High costs of education
High costs of education From Bali Post Most parents are awaiting the coming of the new school year 2003/2004 with apprehension. Why? Because, on the one hand, their target is to have their children to be admitted to the favored schools. On the other hand, their greatest concern is the high cost they have to pay for it. Let us use then our common sense in finding the best solution to this problem, and restrain ourselves from blaming each other.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister to withdraw 'lottery' license
Minister to withdraw 'lottery' license JAKARTA: Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah promised on Monday to withdraw a license given to a company to run a "lottery-style" life insurance program that offers prizes to customers. "If it can be proven that the insurance is a lottery in the guise of life insurance, the ministry will be ready to withdraw the license for the insurance company," the minister said.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policemen fired over stray bullets
Policemen fired over stray bullets JAKARTA: The Police Disciplinary Board has recommended dismissal for two policemen due to negligence that led to the deaths of two girls and left another civilian injured in the Taman Sari area, West Jakarta last month. "The recommendation was submitted to Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara. The chief's decision will be in accordance with the recommendation," said Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo. The two policemen are Brig.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Policemen fired over stray bullets
Policemen fired over stray bullets JAKARTA: The Police Disciplinary Board has recommended dismissal for two policemen due to negligence that led to the deaths of two girls and left another civilian injured in the Taman Sari area, West Jakarta last month. "The recommendation was submitted to Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara. The chief's decision will be in accordance with the recommendation," said Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo. The two policemen are Brig.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
'DPR commits constitution contempt'
'DPR commits constitution contempt' Moch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts accused legislators and the government on Monday of contempt of the Constitution for intentionally delaying the debate on the constitutional court bill, and threatening a delay in the establishment of the court until August.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, July 8, 2003
TV Program: Tuesday, July 8, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 08 Jul 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 8, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, July 8, 2003 Performances * Traditional art performances Taman Budaya Jawa Barat (West Java Cultural Center), Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., July 12. * Dance Drama Arjuna Gugat Taman Budaya Jawa Barat (West Java Cultural Center), Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan no. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., July 14. Music and Entertainment * Sheraton Bandung Hotel and Towers, Jl. Ir. H. Juanda No. 390 (Tel.