Archive: 15 August 2003
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Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
15,000 hectares of farmland dry up
15,000 hectares of farmland dry up BEKASI: Drought has affected at least 15,000 hectares of farmland in several districts in Bekasi regency, due to the prolonged dry season. Chairman of the Public Participation and Information Community Imran Nasution revealed that the districts affected by severe drought were Cibarusah, West Cikarang, Central Cikarang and South Cikarang.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
KUHP contradicts press law
KUHP contradicts press law JAMBI CITY, Jambi: Law No. 40/1999 on the press can not be implemented smoothly if legal enforcers instead use the Criminal Code (KUHP) in dealing with violations within and against the mass media. Vice Chairman of the Press Council RH Siregar said on Thursday that legal enforcers were accustomed to charging journalists for violations in their stories. "Legal charges are based on article 55 of the KUHP which contradicts the press law.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega to unveil 2004 budget, key reform program today
Mega to unveil 2004 budget, key reform program today The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will unveil the 2004 draft state budget and the government's post-IMF economic reform program in a state of the nation speech at the House of Representatives today.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/8/speakup
JP/8/speakup Ashamed of Indonesia, despite independence In conjunction with the upcoming celebration of the country's 58th Independence Day, many people are eager for the festivities. Others told The Jakarta Post that they felt they did not live in an independent country as it lacks leadership. The hardship of life, insecure conditions and conflicts have made them wonder whether or not they are independent people. Santi, 28, is an employee with a publishing company in Mampang, South Jakarta.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
ConocoPhillips builds 175,000-ton hull
ConocoPhillips builds 175,000-ton hull The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ConocoPhillips Indonesia has completed the construction of a 175,000-ton hull for its floating, production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel in South Natuna gas field, the company said in a statement issued on Thursday. The Belanak FSPO hull will be used to process gas, oil and condensate from multiple fields in the eastern side of South Natuna.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/CIFOR
JP/7/CIFOR Part 2 of 2 Banks can stop illegal logging Sukowaluyo Mintorahardjo Commission III House of Representatives Jakarta Bambang Setiono Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor Last year, the Ministry of Forestry set timber production from natural forests at 6.8 million cubic meters. But the requirements of the timber industry were approximately 60 million to 70 million cubic meters.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
House names three constitutional court judges
House names three constitutional court judges Kurniawan Hari, Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The selection process of Constitutional Court judges came closer to completion after the House of Representatives announced its three preferences. The three were constitutional law expert Jimly Asshiddiqie, former House legislator Achmad Rustandi and People's Consultative Assembly legislator I Dewa Gede Palguna.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated JAKARTA: Justice minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra installed on Thursday the 12 members of the Correctional Facilities Supervisory Board, which is to function as an advisory body to the minister on the operation of the country's penal institutions. Among the members are law professors Loebby Loekman and Romli Atmasasmita, legislator Agun Gunanjar Sudarsa and criminologist Mustafa of the University of Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to pay compensation to Telkom, Indosat
Govt to pay compensation to Telkom, Indosat The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has finally decided to pay cash compensation to state-owned telecommunications firms PT Telkom and PT Indosat for the early termination of their exclusive rights, Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day
Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Police are beefing up security in major cities across the country to prevent possible terror attacks during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said he had ordered the deployment of reinforcement officers to secure public places during the celebrations.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt pooh-poohs int'l rights standards
Govt pooh-poohs int'l rights standards Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should not be obliged to meet international standards in prosecuting the human rights abuse cases in East Timor, because the trial of perpetrators was conducted in mostly in accordance with the local law, says a government official.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Our 58th Independence Day
Our 58th Independence Day On Sunday, Aug. 17, we Indonesians will commemorate the country's 58th Independence Day. In the early morning hours of Aug. 17, 58 years ago, two prominent leaders of the country's independence movement, Sukarno and Mohammad Hatta, issued a terse proclamation of the country's independence. The final draft was completed after intense discussions among exponents of the movement and representatives of the restless youth movement.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia: Get serious about graft
Malaysia: Get serious about graft Sin Chew Daily, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi revealed lately that Anti-Corruption Agency's statistics showed that 1,342 Malaysians had been apprehended for alleged involvement in corruption cases between 1998 and end of last year. Among those arrested, half of them were civil servants.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
At least 683 rebels killed in Aceh
At least 683 rebels killed in Aceh Agencies, Jakarta At least 683 separatist rebels have been killed in Aceh and 1,560 others have been arrested or surrendered since a massive operation to crush the guerrillas was launched three months ago, a military spokesman said. Navy Col.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Archipelago:Regencies face food shortages in West Java5
* Archipelago:Regencies face food shortages in West Java5 * Opinion:Solar, wind energy good for Asia7 * City:1,000 employees of PD Pasar Jaya to be laid off8 * Sports:Multiple winners set to shine in strong Oak Hill field9 * World:Beijing has high hopes for settlement in N. Korea 11 * Business:Asian monies mixed, peso closes at 5-month low16 * Features:Indian sex workers turn to 'Kamasutra' for safe sex20
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/CIFOR
JP/7/CIFOR Part 2 of 2 Banks can stop illegal logging Sukowaluyo Mintorahardjo Commission III House of Representatives Jakarta Bambang Setiono Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor Last year, the Ministry of Forestry set timber production from natural forests at 6.8 million cubic meters. But the requirements of the timber industry were approximately 60 million to 70 million cubic meters.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Plants dries up in botanical garden
Plants dries up in botanical garden BOGOR: Hundreds of plants in Bogor Botanical Gardens had reportedly dried up due to the lack of rain and dwindling water supply during the current prolonged dry season. Hundreds of other plants, especially trees which were under five years of age, could also die if the water shortage continues, the garden's conservation head Sudjati Budi Susetyo said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
14 Balinese artists, scholars honored
14 Balinese artists, scholars honored DENPASAR, Bali: Governor Dewa Made Beratha bestowed the Dharma Kusuma Award to 14 artists and scholars on Thursday for their distinguished achievements in and significant contributions to the preservation and development of local arts and culture. Dharma Kusuma, which literally means the "flower of duty", is the highest commendation in the field of arts and culture issued by the Bali administration.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Learn to speak Bahasa Indonesia or pack your bags!'
'Learn to speak Bahasa Indonesia or pack your bags!' Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will require a Bahasa Indonesia proficiency test, or (UKBI), for expatriates working or studying in Indonesia to allow them to build better communication with locals, says a senior official. However, the policy could mean undesirable consequences and fees for the approximately 30,000 foreigners working or studying in the country and affect foreign investment.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
b]Tour d'ISSI stages:
b]Tour d'ISSI stages: Stage 1 (135kms): Jakarta-Cianjur Stage 2 (135kms): Bandung-Tasikmalaya Stage 3 (155kms): Tasikmalaya-Purwokerto Stage 4 (135kms): Purwokerto-Pekalongan Stage 5 (104kms): Pekalongan-Semarang Stage 6 (161kms): Semarang-Yogyakarta Stage 7 (181kms): Yogyakarta-Madiun Stage 8 (234kms): Madiun-Surabaya Stage 9 (151kms): Surabaya-Taman Dayu
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Public discourse best way to excise fundamentalism'
Public discourse best way to excise fundamentalism' Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ensuring freedom of speech for everyone, not adopting draconian laws, is a more effective way to curb fundamentalism in the country, experts said on Thursday. Young Muslim scholar Ulil Abshar Abdalla said the teachings and beliefs of fundamentalist organizations like Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) that condone murder in the name of religion must be fought through an open public discourse.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/CIFOR
JP/7/CIFOR Part 2 of 2 Banks can stop illegal logging Sukowaluyo Mintorahardjo Commission III House of Representatives Jakarta Bambang Setiono Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor Last year, the Ministry of Forestry set timber production from natural forests at 6.8 million cubic meters. But the requirements of the timber industry were approximately 60 million to 70 million cubic meters.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PPP, Golkar axe three dissidents
PPP, Golkar axe three dissidents Kasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra Three members of the 19-strong Padang Panjang legislative council in West Sumatra have been fired from their respective parties for allegedly voting for rival candidates in the mayoral election, politicians said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated JAKARTA: Justice minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra installed on Thursday the 12 members of the Correctional Facilities Supervisory Board, which is to function as an advisory body to the minister on the operation of the country's penal institutions. Among the members are law professors Loebby Loekman and Romli Atmasasmita, legislator Agun Gunanjar Sudarsa and criminologist Mustafa of the University of Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy chief wants death formarine hit men in Asaba case
Navy chief wants death formarine hit men in Asaba case Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the trial of four marines who were allegedly involved in the murder of PT Asaba computer firm president director Budiarto Angsono has not yet begun, Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh is pushing for the maximum sentence for them.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, August 15, 2003
TV Today: Friday, August 15, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 8:00 Quiz 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:00 Film 3:00 City News 4:00 Quiz 4:30 Music 5:00 Variety Show 6:00 English News Service 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music 10:30 Talk Show: Bincang Malam 11:30 Religious Songs TPI 6:00 a.m.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regencies face food shortage in West Java
Regencies face food shortage in West Java Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java The prolonged drought plaguing many parts of the country could cause food shortages in at least eight regencies in West Java, where about 210,000 hectares of paddy fields have been affected, the provincial government warned. The eight regencies are Bandung, Subang, Indramayu, Cirebon, Majalengka, Cianjur, Ciamis and Sukabumi, West Java Governor Danny Setiawan said on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Aceh: 16 x 1 line
1. Aceh: 16 x 1 line 683 killed in Aceh 2. TNI: 12 x 2 lines Military told to get out of business 3. Asaba: 24 x 2 lines Navy chief wants death for marine hit men 4. Logging: 16 x 2 lines Malaysians arrested for illegal logging
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated JAKARTA: Justice minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra installed on Thursday the 12 members of the Correctional Facilities Supervisory Board, which is to function as an advisory body to the minister on the operation of the country's penal institutions. Among the members are law professors Loebby Loekman and Romli Atmasasmita, legislator Agun Gunanjar Sudarsa and criminologist Mustafa of the University of Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women's activist to enter politics
Women's activist to enter politics CIREBON, West Java: After actress Nurul Arifin joined up with the Golkar Party, activist Nursyahbani Katjasungkana followed suit but said she had yet to decide which party she would join. Nursyahbani, chairwoman of the Indonesian Women's Coalition (KPI), disclosed that many small political parties, and three larger parties -- Golkar, the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) -- have invited her to join them.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soldiers on full alert to curb Papua attacks
Soldiers on full alert to curb Papua attacks Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Security forces will be on full alert across Papua on the eve of the country's 58th Independence Day on Sunday to prevent possible separatist attacks in the troubled province, the Indonesian Military said on Thursday. Police in Jawawijaya regency say they are bracing for attacks. Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Advertorial
Advertorial BRI: A trusted bank with sophisticated technology "The Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) Unit system, which is fully self-financing and computerized, has become one of the world's greatest success stories in microfinance." The above statement, written in a report by the Harvard Institute for International Development (HIID), accurately describes the achievements of Indonesia's oldest bank: BRI.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
14 Balinese artists, scholars honored
14 Balinese artists, scholars honored DENPASAR, Bali: Governor Dewa Made Beratha bestowed the Dharma Kusuma Award to 14 artists and scholars on Thursday for their distinguished achievements in and significant contributions to the preservation and development of local arts and culture. Dharma Kusuma, which literally means the "flower of duty", is the highest commendation in the field of arts and culture issued by the Bali administration.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/CIFOR
JP/7/CIFOR Part 2 of 2 Banks can stop illegal logging Sukowaluyo Mintorahardjo Commission III House of Representatives Jakarta Bambang Setiono Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) Bogor Last year, the Ministry of Forestry set timber production from natural forests at 6.8 million cubic meters. But the requirements of the timber industry were approximately 60 million to 70 million cubic meters.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Paiton to build another power plant
Paiton to build another power plant JAKARTA: PT Paiton Energy will build another coal-fired power plant with a capacity of 800 megawatts in November to boost its power generating capacity in East Java, the Antara news agency reports. "The construction of the third plant will take three years," Syakib Bafagih, a director with Paiton, said in the report. Paiton has been operating two plants in Paiton village in East Java with a combined capacity of 1,200 MW.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cigarette advertisements
Cigarette advertisements From Koran Tempo It seems that, for the sake of money, you can do anything in Jakarta. Look at what has been done by cigarettes producers such as Jarum, Gudang Garam and Star Mild. They have placed advertisements for their products by pasting posters of their products on walls in public places, bridges and even on the walls of private houses.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Darling revisits Bali to document a healing community
Darling revisits Bali to document a healing community Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Kuta, Bali A few years ago, John Darling thought he was going to die of the hemochromatosis he suffered. With too much iron in his body, the once prolific Australian filmmaker could do nothing but read and watch movies in his hometown, Canberra. Then came news about the terror attack in Kuta, Bali, on the night of Oct. 12, 2002, killing 202 people, 80 of whom were Australian nationals.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian tanker owner to pay $100,000 ransom for crew: Report
Malaysian tanker owner to pay $100,000 ransom for crew: Report Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The owner of a hijacked Malaysian oil tanker has agreed to pay a 380,000-ringgit (US$100,000) ransom for the release of three Indonesian crew kidnapped by armed pirates in the Malacca Strait, a report said on Thursday. The New Straits Times said the ship owner was negotiating with the pirates, believed to be Indonesians, on conditions for the release of the captain and two crew of the M.T. Penrider.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Militants arrested over possible link to Hotel blast
Militants arrested over possible link to Hotel blast Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several militants -- alleged to have links with Asmar Latin Sani, who is believed to be the bomber at the JW Marriott Hotel in South Jakarta on Aug. 5 that killed 12 people and injured 147 -- have been arrested by police since the bombing. "We are currently grilling some people but we don't have sufficient evidence yet to link them to the Marriott bombing," said National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia rues lack of competition
Malaysia rues lack of competition Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Malaysian cycling team is disappointed with the lack of international competition at the 2003 Tour d'ISSI, which begins here on Saturday. With an eye on the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam in December, Malaysia had hoped to use the race as a warm-up for Vietnam. "We came here in response to Indonesia's invitation to take part in the competition," team manager Zulaihi Sri said.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Illicit small arms trade in region aggravates RI conflicts: Analyst
Illicit small arms trade in region aggravates RI conflicts: Analyst M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The illicit trade in small arms in the Southeast Asian region has contributed greatly to the arsenal of secessionist movements and warring factions in sectarian clashes in Indonesia, enough to prolong the duration of the conflicts, analysts say. Analyst from Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Philip J.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Student missing on Mount Rinjani
Student missing on Mount Rinjani MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A student at Bali's Udayana University was reported missing while trekking on Mount Rinjani in West Nusa Tenggara last week. The student, identified as Mahawira, is the son of I Made Suarjaya, the director-general of Hindu and Buddhist affairs at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Banks can stop illegal logging if they want (Part 2 of 2)
Banks can stop illegal logging if they want (Part 2 of 2) Sukowaluyo Mintorahardjo and Bambang Setiono Last year, the Ministry of Forestry set timber production from natural forests at 6.8 million cubic meters. But the requirements of the timber industry were approximately 60 million to 70 million cubic meters. Estimates suggest between 60 percent to 80 percent of the timber industry's supplies are obtained illegally.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cloud seeding hits funding hurdle
Cloud seeding hits funding hurdle BLITAR, East Java: The long-standing problem of funding has prevented the government from being able to conduct cloud seeding to create rain, especially in this dry season, which could mitigate the adverse impacts of drought, an official said.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Court rules in favor of PT DI workers over suspensions
Court rules in favor of PT DI workers over suspensions Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Bandung Administrative Court in West Java ruled on Thursday that the trial must continue for president director of PT Dirgantara Indonesia Edwin Soedarmono, who was sued for suspending more than 9,000 employees of the state-owned aircraft company.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Play explores controversial issue of polygamy
Play explores controversial issue of polygamy Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta It's midnight and Lastri is finding sleep difficult. She is restless with worry and jealousy as her husband often returns home very late at night. Still, she waits faithfully for him. Sumanto, her husband, is not working overtime. He is "busy"... with his two other wives. The tension between Lastri and Sumanto has infiltrated every aspect of their home.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian tanker owner to pay ransom for crew: The owner of a
Malaysian tanker owner to pay ransom for crew: The owner of a hijacked Malaysian oil tanker has agreed to pay a 380,000-ringgit (US$100,000) ransom for the release of three Indonesian crew kidnapped by armed pirates in the Malacca Strait, a report said on Thursday. The New Straits Times said the ship owner was negotiating with the pirates, believed to be Indonesians, on conditions for the release of the captain and two crew of the M.T. Penrider. The M.T.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to give more power to TNI
Government to give more power to TNI Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a response to the rampant terror attacks plaguing the country in the past year, the government has decided to give the Indonesian Military (TNI) some of its pre-reform era powers back. Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Thursday that the government would empower the military to detect and find possible terror threats that needed an immediate response.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds to contest DPD election
Hundreds to contest DPD election SEMARANG: At least 430 people have picked up registration forms to contest the 2004 election for the Central Java Regional Representatives Council (DPD). The possible candidates include prominent cleric and poet Mustofa Bisri from Nahdlatul Ulama, poet Ahmad Tohari and former Central Java governors Maj. Gen. (ret) Soewardi and Maj. Gen. (ret) A.A. Soegiyo. Former Diponegoro Military commander Maj. Gen.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Women's activist to enter politics
Women's activist to enter politics CIREBON, West Java: After actress Nurul Arifin joined up with the Golkar Party, activist Nursyahbani Katjasungkana followed suit but said she had yet to decide which party she would join. Nursyahbani, chairwoman of the Indonesian Women's Coalition (KPI), disclosed that many small political parties, and three larger parties -- Golkar, the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) -- have invited her to join them.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated
Penitentiary supervisory board inaugurated JAKARTA: Justice minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra installed on Thursday the 12 members of the Correctional Facilities Supervisory Board, which is to function as an advisory body to the minister on the operation of the country's penal institutions. Among the members are law professors Loebby Loekman and Romli Atmasasmita, legislator Agun Gunanjar Sudarsa and criminologist Mustafa of the University of Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/scen15
JP/4/scen15 Women's activist to enter politics CIREBON, West Java: After actress Nurul Arifin joined up with the Golkar Party, activist Nursyahbani Katjasungkana followed suit but said she had yet to decide which party she would join. Nursyahbani, chairwoman of the Indonesian Women's Coalition (KPI), disclosed that many small political parties, and three larger parties -- Golkar, the National Mandate Party (PAN) and the National Awakening Party (PKB) -- have invited her to join them.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1,000 employees of PD Paar Jaya to be laid off
1,000 employees of PD Paar Jaya to be laid off Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employees of city-owned PD Pasar Jaya are facing a gloomy future as the company has started a major plan to lay off 1,000 of its 3,000 employees. PD Pasar Jaya president director Prabowo Soenirman said on Thursday that the layoff was part of efforts to improve efficiency in the company, which controls a total of 151 traditional markets in the city.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Top firms to maintain business plans despite security risk
Top firms to maintain business plans despite security risk Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some of the country's top businesspeople said on Thursday that they would not cancel their business plans this year despite growing concerns over domestic security, in an apparent vote of confidence for the government's ability to maintain security and order.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto puts the boot in for Monas 'Walk of Fame'
Soeharto puts the boot in for Monas 'Walk of Fame' Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tight security is still in place at former president Soeharto's residence on Jl. Cendana 8, Central Jakarta, as was observed upon the arrival of Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday. Even though five-star Army general (ret) Soeharto was ousted from office, he still retains some clout, as he apparently barred his door to some city administration officials and made them wait outside.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Enjoy Bali's beauty
Enjoy Bali's beauty From Bali Post The adage, "the grass is always greener on the other side," may be applicable to daily life. One may wonder why many Balinese like to visit Jakarta, and other major cities in the country, while Bali itself offers beautiful landscape and a wonderful cultural experience. Look at Bali's mountain ranges, beaches and terraced rice- fields; all these enchant tourists. Bali seems to have cast a magic spell on foreigners, but not on its own people.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Jakarta Police chief replaced
West Jakarta Police chief replaced JAKARTA: The police announced on Thursday a minor reshuffle of senior police officers, including the replacement of West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito, who had earlier been questioned over his alleged involvement in extortion and abuse of power. Bambang, who will be replaced by the current Tangerang Police chief, Sr.Comr.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nation battens down over Aug. 17 threats
Nation battens down over Aug. 17 threats Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Police are beefing up security in major cities across the country to prevent possible terror attacks during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said he had ordered the deployment of reinforcement officers to secure public places during the celebrations.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday. Under the deal, Posco will secure 550,000 metric tons of LNG a year for 20 years starting in 2005. The LNG will be used to operate its power plants and steel mills, the company said in a statement.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysians arrested for illegal logging
Malaysians arrested for illegal logging The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six Malaysians and two Indonesians have been arrested by the police for illegal logging in the country's easternmost province of Papua. National Police spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on Thursday that all the suspects were arrested in Papua while evidence had been seized in Papua and in Semarang, Central Java.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Military told to get out of business
Military told to get out of business M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) should abandon its business endeavors altogether before banning enlisted members from taking side jobs just to make ends meet, analysts say.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Roads around State Palace closed
Roads around State Palace closed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Motorists are advised to avoid the area around the State Palace on Aug. 17, because the roads near the palace will be closed from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Independence Day celebrations. The roads scheduled to be closed are Jl. Veteran, Jl. Veteran I, Jl. Veteran II, Jl. Veteran III, the eastern part of Jl. Majapahit, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat, Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara, Jl. Museum and Jl. Silang Monas.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans buy mineral water for bathing
Jakartans buy mineral water for bathing Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "People might be able to survive the trauma of last week's bomb impact but force them to live without water, and it is unlikely they would survive," said Ella, 27, a resident of Karet Belakang, South Jakarta.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday. Under the deal, Posco will secure 550,000 metric tons of LNG a year for 20 years starting in 2005. The LNG will be used to operate its power plants and steel mills, the company said in a statement.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan to help Indonesia develop underground mining operation
Japan to help Indonesia develop underground mining operation Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japan Coal Energy Center (JCOAL) agreed on Thursday to provide technical assistance to state-owned coal mining firm PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam (PTBA) in carrying out deep mining at the latter's Ombilin site, West Sumatra. The agreement was contained in a memorandum of understanding signed by the presidents of the two institutions and Director General for Geology and Mining Wimpy S.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'We have not gained our freedom'
'We have not gained our freedom' In conjunction with the upcoming celebration of the country's 58th Independence Day, many people are eager for the festivities. Others told The Jakarta Post that they felt they did not live in an independent country as it lacks leadership. The hardship of life, insecure conditions and conflicts have made them wonder whether or not they are independent people. Santi, 28, is an employee with a publishing company in Mampang, South Jakarta.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unbeatable spirit shines on
Unbeatable spirit shines on Kornelius Purba and Harry Bhaskara, Staff Writers, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta korpur@yahoo.com Indonesians throughout the archipelago will be celebrating their country's Independence Day on Sunday. The day is generally seen as an occasion for national thanksgiving, but it is perhaps difficult for many Indonesians to think of what they should be grateful for, given the country's current situation 58 years after it came into being.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to apply retrenchment measures to limit deficit
Govt to apply retrenchment measures to limit deficit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister for Finance Boediono said on Thursday the government would have to make further spending cutbacks to help keep this year's state budget deficit at a safe level. "We'll have to apply retrenchment measures," he told reporters on Thursday.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indofood posts 46% drop in profit
Indofood posts 46% drop in profit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Indofood Sukses Makmur, the country's largest instant noodle maker, suffered a 46 percent decline in net profit during the first semester, compared to the same period last year, despite a surge in net sales.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Independence Day makes merry with sound of dangdut
Independence Day makes merry with sound of dangdut Rizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's 58th celebration of Independence Day is only two days away. Many neighborhood units or district offices have geared up to welcome the big day. Besides staging a variety of competitions, from soccer to chess, karaoke to cooking, people are also busy booking local bands or singers for the celebration.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Jakarta Police chief replaced
West Jakarta Police chief replaced JAKARTA: The police announced on Thursday a minor reshuffle of senior police officers, including the replacement of West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito, who had earlier been questioned over his alleged involvement in extortion and abuse of power. Bambang, who will be replaced by the current Tangerang Police chief, Sr.Comr.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jail supervisory board inaugurated
Jail supervisory board inaugurated JAKARTA: Justice minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra installed on Thursday the 12 members of the Correctional Facilities Supervisory Board, which is to function as an advisory body to the minister on the operation of the country's penal institutions. Among the members are law professors Loebby Loekman and Romli Atmasasmita, legislator Agun Gunanjar Sudarsa and criminologist Mustafa of the University of Indonesia.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 15, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, August 15, 2003 Exhibitions * Contemporary Art Childhood Objects, Cemara 6 Galeri (kafe), Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto 9 - 11 Central Jakarta, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 18. * Photo The Transfixed Spectator, by Kassian Cephas, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Aug. 30. * Caricature Menafsir Kemerdekaan by Augustin Sibarani, Galeri Milenium, Diamond Plaza, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
3 x 15
3 x 15 West Java warns of food shortages in 8 regencies JP/5/ptdi 2 x 28 Court rules in favor of PT DI workers over suspensions JP/5/papua 2 x 21 Soldiers on full alert to curb Papua attacks 1 x 30 PPP, Golkar axe three dissidents
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia
Posco to buy LNG From BP Indonesia SEOUL: South Korea's Posco, one of the world's largest steelmaker, signed a deal on Thursday with BP Indonesia to buy liquefied natural gas from its Tangguh project in Indonesia, Posco said on Thursday. Under the deal, Posco will secure 550,000 metric tons of LNG a year for 20 years starting in 2005. The LNG will be used to operate its power plants and steel mills, the company said in a statement.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Embassy cancels National Day party
Embassy cancels National Day party JAKARTA: The Singaporean Embassy in Jakarta has decided to cancel a reception to observe its National Day at the Shangri-La Hotel on Aug. 19 out of respect for the victims of the Aug. 5 JW Marriot Hotel blast. The Embassy had already printed invitations for the reception and distributed them to government officials and other figures and diplomats several days before the tragedy. In a special letter dated Aug.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Amrozi's smile
Amrozi's smile _ I refer to the cartoon on page 7 of The Jakarta Post of Aug. 9. A feeling of unease enveloped me when I saw the cartoon depicting Amrozi smiling at the death sentence. It is true that he did smile when the verdict was announced by the judge in the Bali court. As of now we do not know whether this smile will be with him when he actually faces the firing squad. A person with the highest level of mental elevation may possibly laugh at impending death or actual death.
Fri, 15 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day
Police on high alert ahead of Independence Day Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Police are beefing up security in major cities across the country to prevent possible terror attacks during the Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said he had ordered the deployment of reinforcement officers to secure public places during the celebrations.