Archive: 2 August 2003
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Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Amnesty for GAM members
Amnesty for GAM members From Suara Karya Many people, including Vice President Hamzah Haz, have proposed that members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) who have surrendered and returned to the fold of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia should be given amnesty on Aug. 17, 2003, the day that marks the 58th anniversary of Indonesia's independence. The government may set Aug 17, 2003, as the deadline for GAM members to give themselves up to the Indonesian authorities.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Implementing the Law of Internal Armed Conflict in Aceh
Implementing the Law of Internal Armed Conflict in Aceh Lina A. Alexandra, Centre For International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta It has been more than two months since the start of the military operation in Aceh. In spite of TNI's claim that they have succeeded in paralyzing GAM military strength, the numbers of civilian casualties are still increasing.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Violence against women
Violence against women The National Commission on Violence against Women is lodging a strong protest against the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) regarding the statement and behavior of some members of Komnas HAM. This statement and behavior may be categorized as slighting the dignity of women victims of violence and women's basic rights in general.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Some PTDI employees return to work
Some PTDI employees return to work BANDUNG: Only 1,428 out of nearly 10,000 employees of troubled state aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) have returned to work since the management suspended them almost three weeks ago. A press statement from the company's management said that these employees worked in the aircraft, aerostructure, maintenance, engineering services, and corporate divisions of the state firm.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. steak promo at Hyatt Regency
U.S. steak promo at Hyatt Regency YOGYAKARTA: Steak lovers are welcome to spoil their taste buds this month at Yogyakarta Hyatt Regency hotel restaurant Bogey's Teras, as it is to launch its U.S. Meat Sizzler and Grill promotion on Aug. 11, 2003. According to Hyatt Regency public relations officer Jeni Handayani Ratnasari, the promotion would last until Aug. 24, 2003, at 10 p.m. and was offered at Rp 185,000 per person, including service and government taxes.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials
Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials SURABAYA: Mojokerto Police seized at least 37 firearms and ammunition allegedly bought by the regency administration for security ahead of the 2004 general elections. East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Heru Susanto praised on Friday police actions in seizing the 9mm revolvers. To carry guns, civilians must follow certain requirements, including passing medical and psychological tests, as well as shooting skill capability examinations, Heru said.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Life as usual after Papua autonomy
Life as usual after Papua autonomy Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The troubled province of Papua was granted special autonomy in 2001 with around Rp 1.2 trillion disbursed last year to smooth its implementation, but life remains unchanged among the impoverished people there. Only those linked to the local elite can enjoy the disbursement of the autonomy funds for Papua, which is home to more than 2.2 million people, a half of them migrant residents.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Regency election committee members resign, KPU says
Regency election committee members resign, KPU says Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has approved the resignation of six members of its regency branches, some of them due to alleged corruption. KPU chairman Nazaruddin Syamsuddin said the six were among 19 members of regency or municipality branches who are to give up their posts for various reasons, including alleged corruption and affiliation with political parties.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Champs Candra/Sigit through to semifinals
Champs Candra/Sigit through to semifinals Defending champions Candra Wijaya and Sigit Budiarto booked an easy 15-3, 15-3 win over Cheng Rui and Wang Wei of China in the quarterfinal round of the World Badminton Championships in Birmingham, England, on Friday.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1 x 42
1 x 42 Train derails in Karawang, 18 injured JP/5/papua 1 x 33 Life as usual after Papua autonomy JP/5/rampok 1 x 34 One killed in armed payroll robbery
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislators shun hotel to 'disgust' of others
Legislators shun hotel to 'disgust' of others Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the Reform faction of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) left the Mulia Hotel on Friday, saying that they did not want to use the facility during the annual meeting. Golkar legislator Marzuki Ahmad was disgusted by their behavior arguing that faction members should have raised their objections from the very beginning.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mexican, traditional food on offer
Mexican, traditional food on offer YOGYAKARTA: Celebrating Indonesia's Independence Day, which falls on Aug. 17, 2003, Yogyakarta Melia Purosani hotel's El Patio coffee shop is offering a range of traditional food from five different regions of Java during the month. Entitled "The Exotic Five Regions of Java Island", the special promotion offers delicious traditional culinary fare from Central Java, Jakarta, West Java, Yogyakarta and East Java.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legendary dancer still vital
Legendary dancer still vital Bambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta S. Maridi, a dancer and choreographer in the Surakarta-style of dance, may not as popular as songwriter Gesang, whose song Bengawan Solo (Solo River) is famous the world over. However, both Surakarta-based artists are masters in their fields. While Gesang made a name for himself with Bengawan Solo, Maridi shot to fame with his dance Karonsih, which has become "compulsory" at grand traditional Javanese wedding parties.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's new trend: Divorce by phone text message
Malaysia's new trend: Divorce by phone text message Religion vs. technology: Malaysia's divorce by phone text message raises questions about Islam in the modern world[ Rohan Sullivan, Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur After a quarrel with her husband, a young wife flees back to her mother and he fumes from outside: "If you don't leave your parents' house, you will be divorced". This text message delivered from his mobile phone to hers was more than just a cry of frustration.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Bajaj' owners thumb nose at Kancil
'Bajaj' owners thumb nose at Kancil JAKARTA: Dozens of bajaj (three-wheeled taxi) owners protested the Organization of Land Transportation Owners (Organda) at its office in Tebet, South Jakarta, rejecting the plan to retire their Indian-made vehicles. "It's an unrealistic policy. There are currently 15,000 bajaj in the city. How can the administration replace all the vehicles," Hizar Gultom, one of the owners, said on Friday.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maids need protecting
Maids need protecting The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore For as long as the Manpower Ministry is reluctant to impose contractual obligations in the hiring of foreign maids, more partisan schemes will rush in to fill the void. The Indonesian Embassy is the latest to join the fray. An estimated 50,000 Indonesian maids work here, so it is perfectly normal for the embassy to want the best deal for its nationals.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Islam has no link to terrorism: Mega
Islam has no link to terrorism: Mega M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia condemned terrorists on Friday for abusing Islamic teachings to justify their acts of violence and vowed to fight it out against acts of terrorism.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian election still far from decided
Indonesian election still far from decided William J. Furney, Journalist, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Two years down, one to go. Will Indonesia's first direct presidential election next year see the end of the administration of President Megawati Soekarnoputri? Though she has focused on the key issues facing -- and threatening -- the nation, Megawati has been largely ineffectual in office.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Calls to investigate chief prosecutor
Calls to investigate chief prosecutor PADANG, West Sumatra: Members of the West Sumatra legislative council have demanded an investigation into alleged corruption involving local chief prosecutor Halius Hosen. Councillor Faigi Asa on Friday said the council had verified a report that a Rp 1 billion luxury house in the Gando Permata housing complex in Padang, belonged to Hosen. The verification was based on an admission by the house's construction supervisor, Faigi said.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, August 4, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, August 4, 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. * Poster, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 7. * 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.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Punctuality of electric trains
Punctuality of electric trains From Warta Kota As an economy-class electric train commuter, I'm annoyed to find that the train often fails to arrive on schedule, a situation that causes the train to be overcrowded. As a result, many passengers stand close to the doors of the trains, thus endangering their own safety. It must also be noted that when a train is overcrowded with passengers, pickpockets can operate freely.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
BPOM given more powers
BPOM given more powers Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has resolved the problem of overlapping powers between the Ministry of Health and the Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM), with the latter finally being given the power to supervise all foodstuffs and drugs.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lack of justices blamed for judicial corruption
Lack of justices blamed for judicial corruption Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corruption and backlog cases remain major problems at the Supreme Court, despite efforts to solve them, Chief Justice Bagir Manan told the country's legislators on Friday. The Supreme Court chief admitted that they had failed to eradicate judicial corruption, but was quick to add that the failure was due to a lack of justices, funds and facilities.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
More cases of HIV/AIDS found in Manado
More cases of HIV/AIDS found in Manado MANADO, North Sulawesi: Four new AIDS deaths were reported in North Sulawesi province last month, health officials said Friday. Dr. Roy K.A. George of the provincial health office said the new cases included a single woman who had contracted the disease in Papua and three married seamen. The deceased, aged in their 20s, died several days ago.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
City, investors at odds on monorail route
City, investors at odds on monorail route The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City administration and monorail investors are still discussing the route of the semi-mass transportation system even though construction is expected to begin in December. To attract more interest in the scheme investors argued that the monorail would not only transport commuters between Bekasi, Jakarta and Tangerang but also to other areas of the city.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, August 4, 2003
TV Program: Monday, August 4, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 9:00 Music 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Music 5:00 Comedy 6:00 News: Berita Petang 7:00 Talk Show 8:00 TV Drama 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Jaya Suprana Show 10:30 Music 11:00 Talk Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inflation continues to ease: BPS
Inflation continues to ease: BPS The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation continued to ease last month on the back of the lower price of food commodities and beverages, providing room for a further cut in the domestic interest rate. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday that consumer prices in July increased slightly by 0.03 percent, up by 5.79 percent from the same period last year.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati claims success
Megawati claims success Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has claimed that her government has accomplished numerous achievements, and has lashed out at her critics saying their rap merely served the interests of certain people. Delivering her progress report at the People's Consultative Assembly Annual Session on Friday, Megawati said her administration had managed to put the country back on track, despite occasional mishaps.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional court toward civil society
Constitutional court toward civil society From Media Indonesia The Constitutional Court is a very important institution; its members should therefore comprise professionals, senior figures, or persons of authority, good conduct and wide knowledge, without favoring particular groups or parties. Its decisions or amendments should be based on a variety of considerations, without harming the interests of particular groups or disrupting national unity or integrity.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, Aug. 2, 2003 Where to go in Yogyakarta Exhibitions * Painting Super Lukis by Kadafi, Sadarisman, and Zipit Supomo, at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto, Kotabaru (Tel. 0274- 560404), Aug. 2 to Aug. 10. * Project 365 - A One Year Visual Diary by Deborah Nolan at CCF French Cultural Center's Gallery, Jl. Sagan 3 (Tel. 0274-566520), Aug. 4 to Aug. 14. * Sketch by Rudjito at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto, Kotabaru (Tel. 0274-560404), Aug. 22 - 28.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Utut held to draw by Kuzmin in Biel
Utut held to draw by Kuzmin in Biel After bouncing back from his seventh-round upset loss with two back-to-back wins, Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto of Indonesia had to be content with a draw in the tenth round of the Biel Master chess tournament in Biel, Switzerland, on Thursday. Utut failed to make the best of the advantage of playing with white against GM Alexei Kuzmin as a draw was agreed after both were involved in a 67-move game in six hours and 20 minutes.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Economists say Mega's policies fail to push growth
Economists say Mega's policies fail to push growth The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The economic policies taken by the administration of President Megawati Soekarnoputri have failed to push for the higher economic growth needed to create more jobs, economists say.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nine more parties face screening
Nine more parties face screening JAKARTA: A number of heavyweight parties are among nine political parties now undergoing screening by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights to verify their administrative eligibility to contest the 2004 general election. Among the parties are the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan). the Golkar Party, the National Mandate Party (PAN), and newcomer, the New Indonesia Alliance (PIB).
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
S'pore's trade pact with U.S. will help speed up economy
S'pore's trade pact with U.S. will help speed up economy Associated Press, Singapore Singapore's landmark free trade pact with the United States would help restructure the city-state's struggling economy and increase the flow of trade and talent across the Pacific, its trade minister said on Friday. "The Free Trade Agreement will bring many benefits to Singaporean businesses and create new and good jobs," said George Yeo, Singapore's Minister for Trade and Industry.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega defends Sukhoi deal, warns of foreign threats
Mega defends Sukhoi deal, warns of foreign threats A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta resident Megawati Soekarnoputri defended on Friday the controversial purchase of Sukhoi jet fighters from Russia, saying that military procurement was necessary to help the government protect the country's sovereignty, which had been put to the test on several occasions recently.
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Activists divided over agrarian reform
Activists divided over agrarian reform Moch. N. Kurniawan and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two groups of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are divided on whether the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) should annul Decree No. 9/2001 on agrarian reform and natural resources management.
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RI vows to restore leadership role
RI vows to restore leadership role Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed on Friday to restore the country's international stature by consistently adhering to a free and active foreign policy in dealing with neighbors and other foreign states.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Good luck, Wonder Boy
Good luck, Wonder Boy The nomination of Rudy Hartono Kurniawan as one of the seven vice presidents of the International Badminton Federation (IBF), replacing Briton Tom Bacher, is certainly good news for the Indonesian badminton community.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Kids' safety comes before money, job'
'Kids' safety comes before money, job' Police have been investigating abduction cases for four months now, but have yet to find out who all the perpetrators and victims might be. The latest occurrence was in Serpong, Tangerang, in which the kidnappers demanded a Rp 4 billion ransom for a child's safe return. Such crimes have sparked fear among parents here.The Jakarta Post asked some city residents about possible threats. They responded that safety was the main priority, despite ransom demands.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indosat may up bond size to $300m
Indosat may up bond size to $300m JAKARTA: PT Indonesian Satellite Corp., or Indosat, is considering raising the size of its proposed bond issue to US$300 million from the $180 million cited initially, a source with the company said. The source told Dow Jones Newswires on Friday that the planned increase is because Indosat will also assume debts of cellular unit PT Indosat Multi Media Mobile, or IM3, after a restructuring of its cellular business is completed in September.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
5 subdistricts demand health centers
5 subdistricts demand health centers JAKARTA: Residents of five subdistricts in South Jakarta -- Bintaro, Srengseng Sawah, Tanjung Barat, Ciganjur and North Petukangan -- urged the mayor to build public health centers for them. The residents first made the demand five years ago, but still no action has been taken. "The mayor is discriminating against us. We have a right to affordable health services at a public health center.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
School students to compete in three int'l events
School students to compete in three int'l events Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thirteen senior and junior high school students from across the archipelago will represent Indonesia in three different international events this month. They will compete against participants from other countries in the World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) in Lima Peru, the International Olympiad of Informatics (IOI) in Kenosha Wisconsin, and the International Physics Olympiad (IPO) in Taipei.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of children left uneducated
Thousands of children left uneducated BEKASI: At least 76,233 children of the 1.7 million population of Bekasi, have not started elementary school Mayor Akhmad Zurfalih said on Friday. "Generally they are from families with a low income so they do not have the financial support to be properly educated," Akhmad said. He added that some of the families did not really want their children to go to school but suggested that further research was needed to uncover why this was the case.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Caught in the act, big producer finally admits MSG in snack
Caught in the act, big producer finally admits MSG in snack Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The producer of popular snacks Smax and Double Decker admitted on Friday that it had started putting monosodium glutamate (MSG) in its products recently and that it had not stated the MSG content on the packs for technical reasons.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
NGOs reject MPR version of constitutional commission
NGOs reject MPR version of constitutional commission A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) grouped in the National Legal Reforms Consortium (KRHN), rejected on Friday the planned establishment of a constitutional commission on technical grounds. The organizations said in a statement that the draft decree, initiated by a working committee of the People's Consultative Assembly, still contained a host of flaws.
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1. MSG: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. MSG: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Big producers admit presence of MSG in snack foods 2. INFLASI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Inflation continues to ease: BPS 3. KOMISI: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 26 NGOs reject MPR version of constitutional commission 4. KIDNAP: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Kidnappers still insisting on Rp 4b ransom 5. EARTH: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 40 Nations seek climate change monitoring
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[b]War in Aceh
War in Aceh still subject to international law Lina A. Alexandra CSIS and Centre For International Relations Studies University of Indonesia. 2. Guard4 -- US must help rebuild Liberia 1 x 30 U.S. must help rebuild Liberia Comment.US must help rebuild Liberia (1,179) (LIBERIACOM) By Martin Woollacott in London = 3. Strait4 -- Maids need protecting 1 X 21 Maids need protection The Straits Times
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Querying Polygamy Award
Querying Polygamy Award Lily Zakiyah Munir, Center for Pesantren and Democracy Studies (CePDeS), Jakarta, lilyzm@hotmail.com Islamic teachings and being a Muslim are two different things, and are obviously not always identical. An Egyptian Muslim reformer, Muhammad Abduh (1849-1905), who worked on sociopolitical reform within Muslim societies, was amazed by the freedom and democracy in his exile living in Paris. He commented that "Muslims are in Egypt, but Islam is here".
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Linux, an alternative to proprietary software
Linux, an alternative to proprietary software Vishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta, vmahmud@yahoo.com On July 29, the Indonesian Intellectual Property (HAKI) Law came into effect. Bootleg VCD/DVD stalls and software stores closed shop as they took a wait-and-see attitude. Many businesses are also now in a panic, as they now face millions of rupiah in additional costs for legal software purchases. Hard decisions need to be made, and many are scrambling for cover.
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* Headlines: Producers admit presence of MSG in snack foods 2
* Headlines: Producers admit presence of MSG in snack foods 2 * National: Campaign to protect children from sex industry 4 * Archipelago: Life as usual after Papua autonomy 5 * Opinion: Indonesian election still far from decided 7 * City: City, investors at odds on monorail route 8 * Sports: Veron praised as MU outplays Juve 10 * World: China slams Pentagon report on threat to Taiwan 11 * Business: U.S.
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Palyja water supply disrupted
Palyja water supply disrupted JAKARTA: PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya announced on Thursday that customers in a number of areas in the city will suffer water supply disruption due to work at the Pejompongan water treatment plant in Central Jakarta. Water supplies will be cut on Saturday from 2 p.m to 11 p.m. in the following areas: Muara Karang, Sawah Besar, Latumeten, Casablanca, Tomang, Harmoni, Jl. MH. Thamrin and Semanggi. -- JP
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Antam sales revenue increases 40 percent
Antam sales revenue increases 40 percent The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed state-owned mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) said on Friday its sales revenue surged to around Rp 512 billion in the second quarter of the year, up 40 percent from a year ago. Higher sales and realized prices helped push up its revenue, but the result would have been better had the rupiah not significantly strengthened against the U.S. dollar during the second quarter, the company said.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega vows to restore RI's international stature
Mega vows to restore RI's international stature Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri vowed on Friday to restore the country's international stature by consistently adhering to a free and active foreign policy in dealing with neighbors and other foreign states.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati says martial law achieves targets
Megawati says martial law achieves targets The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Friday that the martial law in Aceh province would not last long and claimed the ongoing military operation to crush Acehnese separatist rebels was on the right track, despite reports of many civilian casualties. However, she did not say when the much-criticized military operation that started on May 19 would be put to a halt.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PPP wants presidency: Hamzah
PPP wants presidency: Hamzah JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) dismissed speculation on Friday that it would be content to get the vice presidential post in next year's presidential election. PPP chairman Hamzah Haz, who is also the current vice president, said the Muslim-based party would definitely be going all out for the presidency next year, but would not spurn offers of coalitions with other parties.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Separatis -- 5 cols, 1 line, 48pts MB, 35 counts
1. Separatis -- 5 cols, 1 line, 48pts MB, 35 counts TO COME WITH STORY 2. Defense -- 2 cols, 3 lines, 36pts MB, 52 counts Mega defends Sukhoi deal, warns of foreign threats 3. MA -- 5 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 45 counts Lack of justices blamed for judicial corruption 4. BPK -- 5 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 45 counts Govt slammed over unchecked irregularities 5. Foreign -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts RI vows to restore leadership role 6.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Schools as centers of active learning
Schools as centers of active learning Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal High/Scope, Jakarta Children of today can often form quite a conundrum. Full of energy and expectations for life they may prove quite a handful but at the same time they can have short attention spans and become easily bored if what they are exposed to is not stimulating. The child of today may have 1001 distractions and attractions to stimulate them and, unfortunately, reduce their powers of concentration.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Should old cars be banned from city?
Should old cars be banned from city? From Media Indonesia The plan to reduce traffic congestion by banning cars manufactured in 1990 and before from entering Jakarta is not appropriate and will not solve the problem. Many such vehicles, including those for public transportation, will continue to be used in the city. It is also impossible to reduce the number of cars in Jakarta because automobile purchases take place every day.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Train derails in Karawang, 18 passengers injured
Train derails in Karawang, 18 passengers injured Nana Rukmana and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Bandung At least 18 passengers were injured when their train derailed on Friday in Karawang regency, West Java, disrupting rail service in the region, officials said. Some of the victims sustained serious injuries but no casualties were reported. The Kamandanu train was traveling from Gambir railroad station in Jakarta to the Central Java capital of Semarang when it derailed at 9:45 a.m.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mining should never be allowed in protected forest areas
Mining should never be allowed in protected forest areas Julia Kalmirah, Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (Kehati) and Igor O'Neill, Mineral Policy Institute, Jakarta Biodiversity in Indonesia is threatened by a mining industry that is pushing the government to grant exemptions to Forestry Law No. 41/1999, which prohibits opencast mining in protected areas. On July 18, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources director general for geology and mineral resources Wimpy S.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Collaboration, key to mutual understanding
Collaboration, key to mutual understanding Ade Tanesia, Contributor, Yogyakarta In the fine art world, authenticity is important, which results, in particular, in individual working methods with artists as the center of the creation process, and, at the same time, explains why many artists, mainly in Indonesia, are reluctant to collaborate.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Daylight savings
Daylight savings There was a headline recently in which President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged us all to help save electricity by limiting our usage. This reminded me of an idea I had years ago. When I first entered Indonesia via Singapore, the airline advised us to put our watches back one hour for Jakarta time. I thought this was a mistake, as you always put clocks forward as you travel eastwards, but two or three days later I had to admit that the airline had given the right information.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Sleman regency government, Yogyakarta's branch of Bank Mandiri is providing soft loans to tobacco farmers in Padasan village, Pakem, in the regency, in the hope of increasing the wealth of local farmers. The contract was jointly signed in a modest ceremony held in the village on Tuesday between Yogyakarta Bank Mandiri's head of credit affairs Tri Prasetyo and head of Ngesti Makmur farmers' association Sudi Utomo.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP says threat not over, checks troop movements
RP says threat not over, checks troop movements Agencies, Manila Hundreds of police commandos moved to a base in Manila on Friday as Philippine security officials said they were checking reports of unauthorized troop movements after last weekend's uprising by renegade soldiers. Police set up roadblocks on major roads leading into the capital of 12 million people and put helicopters in the air. The presidential palace and police nationwide were on high alert.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Divorce via SMS threatens marriage
Divorce via SMS threatens marriage Chok Suat Ling and Farrah Naz Karim, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur In mere seconds, a blissful illusion of marriage -- or whatever that's left of it -- and all efforts put in to nurture and build a marriage through its accompanying trials and tribulations over the years can be totally and effortlessly erased. All thanks to high technology -- the same technology that the country has pursued feverishly and with unabated vigor.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Our future is at stake
Our future is at stake The economic team of Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri is putting our future on the line following its decision to opt for Post-Program Monitoring (PPM) in ending the country's cooperation with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). By the end of this year, Indonesia will no longer sign letters of intent with the IMF. But by opting for the PPM the country will remain under the IMF's monitoring and evaluation.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four FMs agree on closer ties
Four FMs agree on closer ties THAILAND: The foreign ministers of Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar (Burma) agreed on Friday on a range of initiatives aimed at creating tighter economic bonds between the four countries. Speaking to Thai reporters after a meeting of the four ministers in Bangkok, Thai Foreign Minister Surakiart Sathirathai said a working group had been established to oversee new economic cooperation initiatives.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Student orientation better than hazing
Student orientation better than hazing I write with reference to the article in The Jakarta Post on July 21, 2003, about schools that still maintain the old practice of hazing. This causes unnecessary stress for many students and parents at the beginning of the new school year. Choosing a new school is already a headache, and, for many students, hazing at their chosen school simply adds to their stress.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL wants mediation on S'pore water row
KL wants mediation on S'pore water row Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's prime minister called on Friday for arbitration to resolve a row with Singapore over water supply and said he would push through a plan to build a bridge across the strait between the two neighbors. Mahathir Mohamad quashed any lingering thoughts of a new round of talks on the water issue, saying arbitration was the only way out.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Telkom completes acquisition of Ariawest
Telkom completes acquisition of Ariawest Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung State-owned telecommunications company PT Telkom has purchased telecommunications firm PT AriaWest International (AWI) through a combination of cash and promissory notes, Telkom president Kristiono said on Friday. He said that with the acquisition, signed on Thursday, the two companies could finally end years of legal dispute.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
House defends its legislative record
House defends its legislative record Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the face of frequent criticism and public distrust, the House of Representatives (DPR) reported some progress it had made over the past year. Speaking at the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) on Friday, House Speaker Akbar Tandjung focused on the legislative body's check-and-balance role.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Slow progress yields sketch in MPR/DPR bombing case
Slow progress yields sketch in MPR/DPR bombing case Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Almost two weeks after the bombing at the People's Consultative Assembly/House of Representatives (MPR/DPR) compound in Senayan, Central Jakarta, police are likely to produce only a composite sketch.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Locals trash administration for Bojong dump plan
Locals trash administration for Bojong dump plan Theresia Sufa and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post Bogor Some 300 residents of Bojong village and surrounding areas in Bogor regency welcomed Jakarta Sanitary Agency head Selamat Limbong and entourage with a protest on Friday. The villagers also threw stones at a waste treatment facility, breaking several windows. There were not injuries or arrests during the protest.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign tourist arrivals up in June
Foreign tourist arrivals up in June The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of tourists arriving in Indonesia significantly increased in June compared to the previous month, raising hopes that the country's tourism industry is indeed on the track to recovery. The number of foreign tourists arriving here in June reached 299,856, up 34.78 percent from 222,500 in May. However, the June figure was a 20.35 percent decrease from the June 2002 figure according to the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bumi to continue deal with E. Kalimantan
Bumi to continue deal with E. Kalimantan Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed mining company PT Bumi Resources plans to hold discussions with the East Kalimantan administration on its right to control 31 percent shares in coal mining company PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) in April 2004. Bumi Resources president Ari S.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, July 2, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, July 2, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 English News Service 7:30 Documentary 8:30 Talk Show: Ibu, Bayi, dan Balita 10:30 Life Clip 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt slammed over unchecked irregularities
Govt slammed over unchecked irregularities Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) repeated on Friday its criticism of the government's poor management of the state budget, saying the government also appeared unwilling to do anything to improve the situation. BPK chairman Satrio Budihardjo Joedono said his agency had long called on the government to set up an internal control system to prevent the budget from being abused. However, the call remained unheeded.
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Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kidnappers still insisting on Rp 4b ransom
Kidnappers still insisting on Rp 4b ransom Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang As of Friday evening, kidnappers had yet to release an eight-year-old boy regardless of the fact that the child is in poor health. The boy's parents were still struggling to find the Rp 4 billion (US$470,588) demanded by the kidnappers. The parents, who live in Serpong, Tangerang, Banten province, begged the kidnappers to be patient due to the difficulties they faced in getting the money.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials
Police seize guns from Mojokerto officials SURABAYA: Mojokerto Police seized at least 37 firearms and ammunition allegedly bought by the regency administration for security ahead of the 2004 general elections. East Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Heru Susanto praised on Friday police actions in seizing the 9mm revolvers. To carry guns, civilians must follow certain requirements, including passing medical and psychological tests, as well as shooting skill capability examinations, Heru said.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Schools as centers of active learning
Schools as centers of active learning Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Jakarta 2. Pro2 -- The business of fighting poverty 1 x 45 The lucrative business of fighting poverty Paul Martin and Ernesto Zedillo Project Syndicate 3. Strait2 -- Indonesian election far from decided 2 X 21 Indonesian election still far from decided William J. Furney Journalist The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers
Bank Mandiri makes loan to farmers YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with Sleman regency government, Yogyakarta's branch of Bank Mandiri is providing soft loans to tobacco farmers in Padasan village, Pakem, in the regency, in the hope of increasing the wealth of local farmers. The contract was jointly signed in a modest ceremony held in the village on Tuesday between Yogyakarta Bank Mandiri's head of credit affairs Tri Prasetyo and head of Ngesti Makmur farmers' association Sudi Utomo.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Madurese couple find happines in a cave
Madurese couple find happines in a cave Alpha Savitri, Contributor, Surabaya When they decided to move from one of their cozy houses to a cave on Madura island, the Radjabs were called the "weirdest family of the millennium". A wealthy business family living in a cave? R. Eddy Radjab, 45, and his wife RA. Imaniar, 43, meant it. They left behind over a dozen houses in Madura and moved into their new home.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cipadu, an alternative textile market
Cipadu, an alternative textile market Rizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Cipadu textile market, located near Bintaro, Tangerang, has enjoyed a significant increase in the number of visitors since the massive fire in February that destroyed the Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta. Like Tanah Abang, the Cipadu market on Jl. Wahid Hasyim offers various textile products such as clothes, bed covers and curtains for cheap.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Querying Polygamy Award
Querying Polygamy Award Lily Zakiyah Munir Center for Pesantren and Democracy Studies (CePDeS) Jakarta lilyzm@hotmail.com 2. News2 -- Landmark ruling triggers controversy over the sanctity of 1 X 30 Controversy over marriage sanctity Divorce via SMS threatens marriage Chok Suat Ling and Farrah Naz Karim New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur 3. Guard2 -- Arnie's decision not to run 1 X 30 Arnie's decision not to run John O'Farrell in London =
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina plans $500m bond: Bankers
Pertamina plans $500m bond: Bankers SINGAPORE: Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned oil and gas company, has received proposals from banks vying for a mandate on the possible structure of a planned $500 million bond, which it plans to issue by the end of the year, bankers said Friday. The proceeds will be used for capital expenditure.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Artists work together on city mural project
Artists work together on city mural project Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The heat of the midday sun was overwhelming, even for Yogyakarta, but San Francisco-based artist Megan Wilson hardly seemed to notice. With no hat to protect her from the sun she crouched at the base of the two-metre-high wall, painting it with brightly colored cartoon-like flowers.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Exports increase to three-year high
Exports increase to three-year high The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in June increased by 7.33 percent to US$5.28 billion, the highest monthly export value in the past three years, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday. The agency said that this should provide further evidence that the country's export performance had started to recover after dwindling last year due to the global economic slowdown and a number of problems at home.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
`Al-Qaeda linked to terrorist attacks in RI'
`Al-Qaeda linked to terrorist attacks in RI' Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The testimony of Malaysian Wan Min bin Wan Mat during the Bali bombing trial has provided more evidence that the international terrorist group al-Qaeda may have been involved in terror attacks and sectarian clashes in the country since 1999.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sofyan Dawood's escape
Sofyan Dawood's escape From Media Indonesia News on the escape of Sofyan Dawood, leader of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), should not be blown out of proportion. We should not allow ourselves to be trapped in a situation that is meant to confuse us. The main point is to determine his escape route, particularly coastal areas, which are likely to have enabled him to make good his exit. Whether he has fled abroad or not, we should be fully aware that GAM is not only Sofyan Dawood.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. embargo on defense training
U.S. embargo on defense training The steps recently taken by the U.S. Congress to postpone disbursement of funds for defense training in Indonesia needs to be seen in the light of the tragic murder of an Indonesian and two American teachers almost a year ago in Papua. The move to block military aid to Indonesia by the U.S. Congress was not taken lightly by the authorities in either Indonesia or the United States.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, August 2, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, August 2, 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. * Fine Art by Tisna Sanjaya, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan no. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Aug. 3. * Poster, GoetheHaus, Jl. Sam Ratulangi 9-15 Central Jakarta (Tel. 23550208), 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., until Aug. 7.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt OKs probe into police purchases
Govt OKs probe into police purchases JAKARTA: The government will allow the House of Representatives to set up an inquiry into alleged violations in the purchase of 17 helicopters and two aircraft by the National Police from the United States. Vice President Hamzah Haz told reporters the government would go along with the House if this would help resolve the dispute.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
One person killed in payroll robbery
One person killed in payroll robbery Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Java Four armed robbers shot and killed the driver of a car carrying executives of local tap water company PDAM on Friday, before making off with Rp 669 million. Three other people were injured in the robbery, including a policeman who was escorting the executives from Bank Pembangunan Daerah, where they had just withdrawn the money to pay company employees. The robbery took place at 11 a.m.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur hospitalized
Gus Dur hospitalized JAKARTA: Former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid was rushed to Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital early on Friday morning due to blood pressure fluctuations. According to Gus Dur's spokesman Adhi Massardi, the former president was admitted to the hospital after his blood pressure reached fluctuated between 105 and 170. Normal blood pressure ranges between 70 and 120. Adhi blamed exhaustion for the blood pressure fluctuations.
Sat, 02 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]Mining should be banned
Mining should be banned in protected forests Julia Kalmirah Indonesian Biodiversity Foundation (Kehati) Igor O'Neill Mineral Policy Institute Jakarta 2. pRO4 -- The real risks of deficits 2 X 30 The real risk of U.S. deficits for global economic growth Robert J. Shiller Professor of Economics Yale University Project Syndicate
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Campaign launched to protect children from sex industry
Campaign launched to protect children from sex industry Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta To stem the growing number of children involved in the sex industry, the government is launching a nationwide campaign, a seminar unveiled on Wednesday. A pilot project will be launched at tourism sites, campaigning through posters, stickers and banners, Seto Mulyadi of the National Commission for Children's Protection (Komnas PA) said.