Archive: 20 August 2003
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Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suspect bags force Ambonese to flee
Suspect bags force Ambonese to flee AMBON, Maluku: Police secured on Tuesday two plastic bags suspected of containing homemade bombs and firearms in the Jl. Tulukabessy area near downtown Ambon, Maluku province. The bags -- one red and another black -- were first found hanging on a fence by local residents at 10:30 a.m. The discovery forced vendors, pedestrians, and ojek (motorbike taxi) and public car drivers to vacate the area.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse Shanghai Anglo-Dutch Shell Group and Unocal Corp. of the United States said Tuesday they have signed a one billion dollar deal to develop China's offshore oil and gas fields near Shanghai. Shell will take a 20 percent stake in the project, which comprises three exploration and two development contract areas of the Xihu Trough, located in the East China Sea about 280 miles (448 kilometers) off the Shanghai coast. China Petroleum and Chemical Corp.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Sumatran fishermen accuse foreign poachers for small catch
West Sumatran fishermen accuse foreign poachers for small catch Kasparman, The Jakarta Post, Pasaman, West Sumatra Thousands of traditional fishermen in Pasaman regency, West Sumatra, have begun to complain about the reduced number of fish due to rampant poaching which they blame on foreign fishing vessels in the region.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds demand answers to allegations of fixed election
Hundreds demand answers to allegations of fixed election Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Around 700 people staged a protest here on Tuesday to demand that the Bali legislative council and the central government postpone swearing in the reelected governor of the resort island, following allegations of bribery during the gubernatorial election.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia launches world's first SMS booking service
AirAsia launches world's first SMS booking service Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur No-frills Malaysian carrier AirAsia on Tuesday launched the world's first SMS ticket reservation service with hopes of expanding its reach to 10 million mobile phone users. Chairman Pahamin Rajab said the move followed its success with its Internet ticketing service, which recorded over 80 million ringgit (US$21 million) in sales since May last year.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASL Marines' unit wins lucrative deal
ASL Marines' unit wins lucrative deal SINGAPORE: A joint venture unit of ASL Marine Holdings has won a US$73 million contract to transport coal for an Indonesian company, marking the Singapore group's foray into the energy sector, officials said on Tuesday. Its 50 percent-owned associate ASL Energy will provide 20 sets of tugs and barges to carry coal for Pelayaran Segara Niaga Utama for five years.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU denies corrupt practices
KPU denies corrupt practices JAKARTA: A member of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in charge of logistics denied on Tuesday that there were anomalies in the procurement of vehicles for commission members. KPU member, Chusnul Mar'iyah, said that any procurement of goods for the KPU had always been conducted in a transparent manner. "How could we conceal it if we ask the supplier to present their product in an open forum?" Chusnul said.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:U.S. supplies info on terrorist suspect Hambali to RI
* Headlines:U.S. supplies info on terrorist suspect Hambali to RI police 2 * National:House backs plan to revise terror law 4 * Archipelago:Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge project 5 * Opinion:Vigilance better than terrorist rumors 7 * City:Councillors propose more allowance for clothes 8 * Sports:Micheel's US PGA win -- shock or tale of the expected 9 * World:Peace deal offers new hope to war-wrecked Liberia 11 * Business:Fear creeping into recovery of U.S.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ferinanto sprints to victory in third stage of Tour d'ISSI
Ferinanto sprints to victory in third stage of Tour d'ISSI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ferinanto, of the East Java cycling team held off his rivals in the sprint to win the third stage, from Tasikmalaya to Purwokerto, in the Tour d'ISSI on Tuesday. The 155 kilometer route crosses the border of West Java and Central Java provinces.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dewi to get land verdict next week
Dewi to get land verdict next week JAKARTA: South Jakarta District Court is scheduled to deliver the verdict next month on a land claim filed by a widow of former president Sukarno lawsuit. Presiding Judge Zoeber Djajadi announced on Tuesday that the panel of three judges would review the case before delivering a verdict on Sept. 18. Ratna Sari Dewi, one of Sukarno's wives, is claiming ownership of a plot of land on Jl.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
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=============================================================== PREVIEW OF FORD EVEREST AT GAIKINDO AUTO EXPO 2003: PT Ford Motor Indonesia recently previewed its new product, the Ford Everest -- a 7-seater, family SUV with a 2.5L diesel turbo-intercooler and the option of 2-wheel or 4-wheel drive. The Ford Everest is ideal for families looking for safe, comfortable, flexible and affordable transportation.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bleeding Flag
Bleeding Flag May I congratulate Lowe Indonesia and Sampoerna on their very sensitive and appropriate insertion in your daily (The Jakarta Post, Sunday, Aug. 17, page 7). No doubt there are many people who will have found the half page insertion of the bleeding Indonesian flag distasteful, however for me the picture is worth a thousand words. PAUL HULSEBOSCH Ampenan, West Nusa Tenggara
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P, Golkar, PAN in mayoralty race
PDI-P, Golkar, PAN in mayoralty race BANDUNG: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), the Golkar Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN) have coalesced to support the nomination of Dada Rosada as the new mayor of Bandung, West Java. Dada, a former secretary of the Bandung administration, is to pair with PDI Perjuangan councillor Jusep Purwasuganda to contest the mayoralty election in October.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police ground Brazilian paraglider for drugs
Police ground Brazilian paraglider for drugs Multa Fidrus and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang/Jakarta Brazilian Marco Archer Cardoso Moreira, who fled from the customs area at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport and left behind 13.7 kilograms of cocaine hidden in the disassembled frame of his paraglider, has been arrested on Sunday after 16 days on the run. National Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Cafe: 2 lines 22 counts
1. Cafe: 2 lines 22 counts Singapore, Canada cafes serve up in Jakarta 2. Donald: 1 line 28 counts McD's cooks up high-tech kitchens
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian arrest 250 Aceh refugees
Malaysian arrest 250 Aceh refugees Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian police on Tuesday arrested some 250 Acehnese from neighboring Indonesia outside the UN refugee agency's office for not holding valid travel documents, a senior police official said. "They do not have legal travel documents. We are taking then to a detention center in northern Perak state and they will later be deported," he told AFP on condition of anonymity.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 20, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, August 20, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting by students of Akademi Seni Surabaya (Aksera), at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031- 5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., until Aug. 20. * Painting by Dian Anggraini Hutomo, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Aug. 21 to Aug. 30. * Painting at Balai Pemuda Surabaya, Jl. Gubernur Suryo, No. 15, (Tel. 031-5450344), 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta rights tribunal buries E. Timor atrocities
Jakarta rights tribunal buries E. Timor atrocities Aboeprijadi Santoso,'Radio Netherlands', Amsterdam A mere three years' imprisonment was the controversial verdict for Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri for his role in the 1999 wave of terror and destruction in East Timor that killed hundreds of people and caused great suffering. Yet there is more to the violence that made him a symbol of impunity.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P leader fired, tension mounts in party
PDI-P leader fired, tension mounts in party Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading figure within President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) has been dismissed, fueling tensions within the deeply troubled party. The party's executive board, led by Megawati, decided to replace the chairman of the party's faction in the House of Representatives, Roy B.B. Janis, with Tjahyo Kumolo during the board's weekly meeting.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Day of fires leaves hundreds homeless
Day of fires leaves hundreds homeless Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post Medan, North Sumatra A massive fire burned down 165 houses in the coastal area of Belawan here on Tuesday afternoon, leaving hundreds of people homeless. No casualties were reported in the disaster. Eyewitnesses said the fire started at 2 p.m. and strong winds helped it spread across the slum area, which was home to local fishermen.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'No helping hands, just spectators for blast victims'
'No helping hands, just spectators for blast victims' Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "People were like flies swarming around food," said Ino Simatupang, describing how most people did nothing to help the injured and dying victims, but only gawked around them in the immediate aftermath of last week's JW Marriott Hotel blast.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
For North Jakartans, water is worth gold
For North Jakartans, water is worth gold Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Water is like gold in this neighborhood," said Warid, a resident in Kampung Japat Saleh in Pademangan, North Jakarta. Warid is among hundreds of residents, who have been experiencing water shortages since the middle of 2001.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors proposes more allowance for clothes
Councillors proposes more allowance for clothes Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Apparently without a hint of shame, the 85 already wealthy city councillors have proposed an additional allowance for themselves of Rp 985 million (US$115,882), Rp 434.78 million will be used to buy their clothes and other "souvenirs" before their tenures end next year.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Do foreigners support separatism? From Koran Tempo There has been some discussion on the possibility of examining foreign non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and this would seem quite natural indeed. Many foreign NGOs work in this country and some of them opt to work in conflict-ridden areas like in Aceh, Papua, Maluku and Poso to provide humanitarian aid to the victims in such places.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Beware of more bomb attacks'
'Beware of more bomb attacks' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The arrest of JW Marriott Hotel bombing suspects has not automatically made Jakarta a safer place, as the National Police admitted on Tuesday that they have been unable to track down explosives and other bombing devices smuggled into the capital from Semarang. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
A kilometer banner protest dump
A kilometer banner protest dump BOGOR: Hundreds of Bojong Mekarsari villagers protested on Monday against the Jakarta administration's plan to open a garbage dump site in their area by unfurling a one-kilometer-long banner. The villagers urged motorists passing their area to sign the banner supporting the rejection of the plan. They said the banner would soon be handed over to the Bogor administration.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Electoral district to have between six to 12 seats
Electoral district to have between six to 12 seats Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) decided on Tuesday that an electoral district for the regional legislative councils (DPRDs) in regencies and provinces would have on average six to 12 seats. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti told reporters the districting decision would be applied in a flexible manner, given the fact that the country's population was not evenly distributed.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge project
Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge project Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya After several delays, President Megawati Soekarnoputri is slated on Wednesday to launch the construction of the giant Suramadu bridge to connect the islands of Java and Madura in East Java. However, land acquisition for the long-awaited project has not yet been finalized, as the landowners have demanded more expensive prices.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan replants trees in N. Sumatra
Japan replants trees in N. Sumatra MEDAN, North Sumatra: Japanese parliament members pledged more assistance on Tuesday to the reforestation program in North Sumatra through the planting of tens of thousands of trees over the next five years. The pledge was made during a meeting between 35 members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly, Mizuha Mayor Ishisuka Koueman and North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin at the latter's office, Medan.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tight security at Bali tourney
Tight security at Bali tourney I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Kuta, Bali The organizing committee of the upcoming 2003 Swatch FIVB World Tour Bali Open beach volleyball tournament, which starts on Friday, plans very tight security measures by deploying at least 120 police officers and 50 traditional guards of Pecalang. The measures have been taken in the wake of the Marriott bombing in Jakarta, which prompted the withdrawal of 39 teams from 16 countries.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
House backs plans for Antiterror Law
House backs plans for Antiterror Law Kurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are backing moves by the government to revise the anti-terrorism law, despite strong opposition from religious leaders and rights activists. They also called for an informal meeting with the National Police and the State Intelligence Agency (BIN) to discuss the planned revision.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Drought threatens power supply
Drought threatens power supply Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Java and Bali could face a serious power shortage if the drought here continues until October, when several power plants are scheduled to shut down for maintenance, according to state electricity company PT PLN. PLN said its program anticipated the annual drought, but the situation this year is particularly worrying.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police receive info on terrorist suspect Hambali from U.S
Police receive info on terrorist suspect Hambali from U.S Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States has supplied information about terrorist suspect Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali and his activities to the Indonesian authorities, the National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar says. The information, according to Da'i, included several documents related to Hambali's activities.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sukhoi and Indosat cases
Sukhoi and Indosat cases From Kompas The purchase of Sukhoi jet fighters from Russia has led to hot debate, not only in the House of Representatives, but also among the general public. This case has been widely reported in the mass media and has prompted protest rallies. It is true that this matter is really attracting attention. Interestingly, the sales of state-owned telecommunications company Indosat to a foreign party have drawn less attention than the purchase of Sukhoi jets.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taxes and illegal fees
Taxes and illegal fees The draft state budget for fiscal year 2004 predicts a decrease in state revenues from 17.3 percent to 17.2 percent as well as in state spending from 19.1 percent to 18.4 percent. It also states that revenues from taxes are likely to increase from 13.1 percent to 13.5 percent. The present state budget shows that Indonesia's due debt stands at Rp 44.279 trillion and debts for rescheduling at Rp27 trillion.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI and civil society
TNI and civil society The recent terrorist attack on the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, the success -- at least for the moment -- of the Indonesian Military's (TNI's) offensive in Aceh, last year's Bali bombing and the world's deep fear of terrorism, have produced a very timely momentum and near-perfect justification for the TNI top brass to reiterate their demand for a return to a central role of the military in politics.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Five finalists set for Iraqi trade bank
Five finalists set for Iraqi trade bank Reuters, New York Five consortium led by U.S. banks, along with a lone British bank, have made the final round as applicants to head the newly- established Trade Bank of Iraq, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday. A selection panel will hear presentations from the six finalists on Tuesday and Wednesday in Bahrain, and U.S. officials expect to make their decision within days, the report said, citing Peter McPherson, the head adviser to the U.S.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 x 12
4 x 12 Megawati set to launch Java-Madura bridge project JP/5/bali 2 x 28 Hundreds demand answers to allegations of fixed election JP/5/bangis 2 x 30 North Sumatran fishermen accuse foreign poachers for small catch JP/5/jeblos 1 x 29 Council chief arrested for graft
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Security minister warns of reformative excesses
Security minister warns of reformative excesses A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite some progress, the top security minister warned on Tuesday against the reform movement's excesses, saying the poor management of reform could lead to separatism, social disorder and political instability. "We have been undergoing major social changes and political reconstruction in the reform movement over the last five years.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI and war on terrorism
TNI and war on terrorism The recent terrorist attack on the JW Marriott Hotel in Jakarta, the success -- at least for the moment -- of the Indonesian Military's (TNI's) offensive in Aceh, last year's Bali bombing and the world's deep fear of terrorism, have produced a very timely momentum and near-perfect justification for the TNI top brass to reiterate their demand for a return to a central role of the military in politics.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Activist turned away from Sarawak
Activist turned away from Sarawak MALAYSIA: Taking a rare step against one of its own citizens, Malaysian authorities barred a rights activist from entering a state on Borneo island to attend a conference, her group said Tuesday. Cynthia Gabriel, the executive director of the rights organization Suaram, was stopped by immigration officials at the airport in Miri town in Sarawak state late Monday after getting off a flight from Kuala Lumpur, the group said.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign ministry has new spokesman
Foreign ministry has new spokesman JAKARTA: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has named a new spokesman who will replace Marty Natalegawa, who has been named director general of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN). A source at the foreign ministry told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday that Marty would be replaced by young diplomat Yuri Thamrin, who is currently stationed in New York at the Indonesian mission to the United Nations.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taxes and illegal fees
Taxes and illegal fees The draft state budget for fiscal year 2004 predicts a decrease in state revenues from 17.3 percent to 17.2 percent as well as in state spending from 19.1 percent to 18.4 percent. It also states that revenues from taxes are likely to increase from 13.1 percent to 13.5 percent. The present state budget shows that Indonesia's due debt stands at Rp 44.279 trillion and debts for rescheduling at Rp27 trillion.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PGN delays natural gas supply to Singapore
PGN delays natural gas supply to Singapore The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Natural gas shipments from Indonesia to Singapore using the newly inaugurated gas pipeline has been delayed until Aug. 24 due to technical problems. State gas firm PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) said the gas was originally scheduled to reach Singapore's Sakra Island by Aug. 12. "There is a technical problem that caused the delay.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lending rate may drop to 12% by year-end
Lending rate may drop to 12% by year-end The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bank lending rate is expected to drop to around 12 percent by the end of this year from the current average rate of 15 percent, senior bank Pramukti official Surjaudaja says.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ailing aircraft company to layoff 6,000 workers
Ailing aircraft company to layoff 6,000 workers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The government has finally decided to dismiss some 6,000 employees of state-owned aerospace company PT Dirgantara Indonesia as part of a restructuring program designed to help lift the ailing company out of years of financial difficulties. The decision was made at a shareholders meeting on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Westerners and good Muslims
Westerners and good Muslims Tariq Ramadhan claims that what we have here in the West is the absence of Islam (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 17, 2003). Well, it all depends on his perspective, on how he interpreted it and, of course, on how he views the issue of the relationship between the civil government and the religious authorities. I am sure that many good Belgian Muslims would disagree with his opinion.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Airline employees demand payment
Airline employees demand payment TANGERANG: About 100 employees of Indonesia Airlines staged a rally at the Tangerang manpower office on Tuesday morning, demanding that the company be forced to pay them salaries owing. An employee representative, Rony A. Oktaviano, said that the employees had not been paid since April. The dispute began after the airline management decided to serve the haj pilgrimage route in January.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, August 20, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, August 20, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" 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 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 20 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Papuan Assembly would quell separatism: SNUP
Papuan Assembly would quell separatism: SNUP M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A solidarity group for Papua demanded on Tuesday that the central government call off its plan to divide the province and keep its promise by immediately establishing the Papuan People's Assembly (MRP). The National Solidarity for Papua (SNUP) said the speedy establishment of the MRP would dissuade the indigenous people from fighting for an independent Papua.