Archive: 21 August 2003
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Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
KL yet to arrest four JI suspects
KL yet to arrest four JI suspects Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has rounded up all but four of its most wanted terror suspects and their capture will effectively wipe out the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) leadership in the country, a top security official said on Wednesday. Stung by reports that two Malaysians played major roles in bomb attacks in Indonesia, Kuala Lumpur is fighting a growing perception that the top ranks of the al-Qaeda-linked JI are full of Malaysians.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:House to revise law on antiterrorism after bombing2
* Headlines:House to revise law on antiterrorism after bombing2 * National:Ministry sets elementary math textbooks for all schools 4 * Archipelago:Diarrhea hits Gunungkidul amid drought 5 * Opinion:Is Papua autonomy a myth?6 * City:Performance bond dispute may thwart monorail 8 * Sports:Chinese gymnasts capture team title 9 * World:KL yet to arrest four JI suspects 11 * Business:U.S. home building jumps to highest level 16 * Features:Javanese tradition survives in Hindu Bali 18
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI mourns death of Mello, urges UN to continue mission
RI mourns death of Mello, urges UN to continue mission Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia strongly condemned the attack on the United Nations (UN) headquarters in Baghdad, in which 20 people were killed, including special representative Sergio Vieira de Mello, with whom Jakarta once shared close ties. In a statement released on Wednesday, Jakarta said the attack should not deter the UN from its central role in post-war Iraq.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is Papua autonomy a myth?
Is Papua autonomy a myth? Neles Tebay The Jakarta Post Pontifical University of Urbaniana Rome 2. Iran -- Outside influence on Iran 1 X 30 UK, U.S. ignore lesson of history Dan De Luce Guardian News Service Tehran 3. New -- Watch out for the fireworks at Cancun 1 X 30 Watch out for fireworks at Cancun Rozi Ali New Straits Times Kuala Lumpur
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso pays victims' medical bills
Sutiyoso pays victims' medical bills JAKARTA: Fulfilling his promise, Governor Sutiyoso paid on Wednesday medical bills from nine hospitals that have been treating victims of the JW Marriott Hotel bombing.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
APP, WWF signs forest deal
APP, WWF signs forest deal Dow Jones, Jakarta Asia Pulp & Paper Co. (APP) on Tuesday agreed to set aside part of its forest concessions in Sumatra as conservation areas, and tighten up procedures to stop the supply of illegal logs to its mill. The Sinar Mas Group, which owns APP and a number of forestry companies, signed an agreement with the World Wide Fund for Nature to help protect what remains of Sumatra's most ecologically important rainforest.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Lufthansa posts Q2 operating profit
Lufthansa posts Q2 operating profit JAKARTA: German airline Lufthansa posted an operating profit of 65 million euros in the second quarter of the year, after suffering an operating loss of 415 million in the previous quarter, the firm said in a press release. The announcement negated an earlier report by The Jakarta Post that said the airline booked losses in the second quarter. Lufthansa said it managed to turn red to black, thanks to its "cost management strategy and professional capacity".
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Kuta to build monument carrying names of blast victims
Kuta to build monument carrying names of blast victims I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Badung regency administration has announced plans to build a monument at the site of last year's bomb blast, in the popular tourist area, Kuta. The announcement was made on Tuesday. The unveiling of the design for the monument comes just 10 months after the terrorist attacks that killed 202 people, mostly foreign tourists.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police send teams to question Hambali
Police send teams to question Hambali Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have sent several investigators abroad in a bid to collect information and, if possible, question terror suspect Hambali who was captured in Thailand last week. National Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Zainuri Lubis confirmed here on Wednesday that investigators had left the country but declined to provide further details. "What I can say is that they have left the country," he said.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry to reregister refugees
Ministry to reregister refugees MANADO, North Sulawesi: The ministry of social affairs was currently reregistering refugees across the country, Ministry of Social Affairs secretary general Ruchodi said Wednesday. "The number of refugees varies, hence the need for reregistration," Antara quoted Ruchadi as saying in Manado, North Sulawesi. The government allocated Rp 700 billion (US$82 million) for refugees across the country in 2003.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
The law on MSG
The law on MSG A number of Jakarta-based newspapers have reported that Health Minister Ahmad Sujudi has asked the Food and Drug Control Agency (BPOM) to withdraw food products that contain monosodium glutamate (MSG) but fail to mention the amount on the label. The minister said this was a violation against sub-article 2 of Article 33 of Law No. 8/1999 and Article 5 of Government Regulation No. 69/1999.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor grieves for "great brother and friend"
East Timor grieves for "great brother and friend" Agencies, Dili Flags flew at half-mast in the world's newest nation on Wednesday as East Timorese mourned the death of Sergio Vieira de Mello, the man who helped guide them to statehood last year. East Timor has lost a "unique and unforgettable friend," President Xanana Gusmao said on Wednesday after the death of the United Nations envoy in the bomb attack against the world body's offices in Baghdad.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to revise law on antiterrorism after bombing
House to revise law on antiterrorism after bombing Kurniawan Hari and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Major factions in the House of Representatives (DPR) are to revise the Antiterrorism Law, but aside from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), they are not keen on giving more power to security authorities in the fight against terror.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants anxious over pay cut plan
Civil servants anxious over pay cut plan Agus Maryono, The Jakarta Post, Cilacap, Central Java The Cilacap legislative council in Central Java has asked the local administration to dock the salaries of civil servants by 5 percent, ostensibly to help rebuild a traditional wet market that burned down last week. The request was made by council speaker Fran Lukman, who chairs the Cilacap branch of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ministry sets elementary math texbooks for all schools
Ministry sets elementary math texbooks for all schools Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is requiring all elementary schools across the country to use mathematics textbooks that have been pre-selected by the education ministry, saying the quality of national education must be standardized.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sex education for Ambonese refugees
Sex education for Ambonese refugees AMBON, Maluku: The United Nations Fund Population Agency (UNFPA) has provided Rp 2.2 billion (US$258,000) in assistance toward the instigation of a reproduction program in Maluku province, which was wracked by three years of sectarian fighting since 1999. The aid was also intended to provide emergency funds for refugees, who fled their homes due to the conflict, Maluku family planning agency's Gusti Ayu Sri Astuti said here on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Russia, RI sgree on nuke cooperation
Russia, RI sgree on nuke cooperation Associated Press, Moscow The Russian government has approved a draft of an agreement with Indonesia on cooperation in the nuclear energy industry, the Interfax news agency reported on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nurul urges women to enter politics
Nurul urges women to enter politics JAKARTA: Actor-cum-politician Nurul Arifin says misperceptions among Indonesian women makes them reluctant to enter politics. Nurul, who recently joined Golkar, the political bandwagon of former dictator Soeharto, said most women thought politics was the domain of men and was evil. "Politics is not evil. It is the politicians that commit evil," Nurul said in a discussion at the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Councillors insist on clothing budget
Councillors insist on clothing budget The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Never ones to be dissuaded by criticism, city councillors are pushing ahead in their quest for a larger clothing budget. City Council chairman Agung Imam Sumanto insisted on Wednesday an additional Rp 435.78 million (US$51,268) for councillors' clothes must be included in the 2003 city budget. "Don't make this a big issue.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds demand probe into NTB graft allegations
Hundreds demand probe into NTB graft allegations Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Hundreds of people staged a rally here on Wednesday to demand an investigation into allegations of corruption in the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) administration, involving some Rp 6.7 billion (US$788,235). The protesters from at least six community groups marched to the provincial prosecutor's office to convey their demand.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 21, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, August 21, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" Volleyball Tournament The 2003 Swatch FIVB World Tours-Bali Open Beach Volleyball Tournament, Petitenget Beach, Krobokan, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Aug. 22-24. Festivals * The International Literary Feast, the Werddhi Budaya Art Centre, Denpasar, 7 p.m. to to 9 p.m., Aug. 22-24. * The 7th Nusa Dua Festival, Amphitheatre Nusa Dua, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Aug. 22-28.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Javanese traditional survives in Bali
Javanese traditional survives in Bali Ni Luh Dian Purniawati, Contributor, Gilimanuk, West Bali It was a beautiful day and a large plastic tent was erected on the Gilimanuk beach, some 130 kilometers west of Denpasar. Folded stainless steel chairs and wooden tables were lined up under the shady canopy, in anticipation of the senior government officials and religious leaders who would soon arrive at the beach.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Trial of Freeport ambush libel case opens in Jayapura
Trial of Freeport ambush libel case opens in Jayapura Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The trial opened on Wednesday of human rights activists and journalists charged with libel in connection with reports that Army Special Forces (Kopassus) soldiers were involved in killing two Americans and one Indonesian in Papua province. The defendants include the director of Papua's Institute for Human Rights Studies and Advocacy (Els-HAM), Yohanis G.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
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3 x 12 Diarrhea hits Gunungkidul amid drought JP/5/papua 2 x 27 Trial of Freeport ambush libel case opens in Jayapura JP/5/pns 1 x 40 Civil servants anxious over pay cut plan JP/5/ntb 1 x 45 Hundreds demand probe into NTB graft allegations
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Darling documents a Bali in healing
Darling documents a Bali in healing 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.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Arguing about Hambali
Arguing about Hambali Many countries have expressed relief over the arrest of suspected international terrorist, Hambali, in Thailand early last week. The capture of Indonesian-born Hambali, however, has caused heated debate between the police, politicians, officials and certain groups in Indonesia that consider the arrest to have been stage-managed by the United States to corner a certain group. Politicians said the government failed to secure Hambali from U.S.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is Papua autonomy a myth?
Is Papua autonomy a myth? Neles Tebay, Pontifical, University of Urbaniana, Rome The province of Papua has just conducted its evaluation after the first year's implementation of the special autonomy law in Jayapura, on July 28-29. Attended by all the regents, tribal leaders, religious leaders and scholars, the evaluation conveyed two messages. The first is that the special autonomy seems to be an illusion, at least in the first year of its implementation.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
44 manucipality councillors sworn in
44 manucipality councillors sworn in JAKARTA: A total of 44 members of the new municipality/regency councils were sworn in during a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday. The event was presided over by the president of the Jakarta High Court, Ridwan Nasution, and was attended by administration officials and city councillors, including Governor Sutiyoso and City Council chairman Agung Imam Sumanto. The members of the new bodies will serve five-year terms.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PARTNERSHIP TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE: Pictured above are Mubariq
PARTNERSHIP TOWARD A BETTER FUTURE: Pictured above are Mubariq Ahmad,(center) the Executive Director of WWF Indonesia, holding the Letter of Intent which was jointly signed by Muktar Widjaja, (second from right) representing SMG Forestry companies, and Michael Black, (far right) the Deputy CEO of APP Indonesia. Meanwhile, Nazir Foead, the Director of Species Programme for WWF Indonesia (far left) -- who was instrumental in the finalization of this agreement -- happily looks on.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tax-break rulings for industries issued
Tax-break rulings for industries issued The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has finally issued tax-break facilities for certain industries as part of a stimulus package for the business sector. The facilities were stipulated under three rulings which took effect on Aug. 13. The House of Representatives approved the tax-break plan in May. The first ruling, Government Regulation No.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samudra recruited 'martyr bombers': Witness
Samudra recruited 'martyr bombers': Witness Justin Hale, Associated Press, Denpasar, Bali The alleged mastermind of last year's nightclub bombings on Bali island tried to recruit five men to be suicide bombers, a witness told a court Wednesday. One of the five, a man identified as Iqbal, later agreed to the offer from Imam Samudra, the court heard.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Java-Madura bridge project starts
Java-Madura bridge project starts Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya, East Java After several delays, the Indonesian government inaugurated on Wednesday the construction of a bridge connecting Java and Madura islands. The bridge, which will be the longest in Indonesia at 5.4 kilometers in length and 30 meters in width, will cost Rp 2.83 trillion (around US$354 million).
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/DISPLY
JP/18/DISPLY Murdani Usman The Jakarta Post Denpasar The Indonesian Independence Day celebrations on Aug. 17 offered the peace-loving Balinese a joyful reprise from the trauma and economic hardship that the Oct. 12, 2002 bomb blast delivered. Foreign holidaymakers have begun to return to the island but the tourism industry, which is the heart of Bali's economy, is still recovering. On Aug. 16 and Aug. 17 the atmosphere in Bali told a different story as people just wanted to have fun.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. UN -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 25 counts
1. UN -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 25 counts Indonesia mourns death of de Mello, urges UN to continue mission 2. Semen -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Semen Gresik vows to dismiss ex-CEOs 3. Bangkok -- 3 cols, 2 line, 36pts MB, 26 counts Hambali's henchmen may still be here: Chavalit 4. Hambali -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Police send teams to question Hambali
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. BUKU (4 X 12)
1. BUKU (4 X 12) Ministry sets elementary math textbooks for all schools 2. DROUGHT (2 X 21) Govt allots Rp 75 billion for irrigation repairs 3. BOMB (1 X 40) Samudra recruited 'martyr bombers': Witness 4. PEKADE (2 X 24) Matori gives up PKB ghost, registers brand-new party 5. DOG (1 X 40) K9 team helpful, but not suitable for Aceh
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Focus Issue: Sunday - August 24, 2003
Focus Issue: Sunday - August 24, 2003 Global Jaya School teaches students how to think "Indonesia is yet to be prosperous... but I love it." Is part of a poem that was written to commemorate the 58th Indonesian Independence Day. The writer is not a professional poet, nor one who is experiencing the pinch of the prolonged economic crisis, but an elementary student of the elite Global Jaya School.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. PETIK: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS
1. PETIK: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Javanese tradition survives in Hindu Bali 2. NUMENT: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Local official says memorial to be built at Kuta bomb site 3. DISPLY: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Balinese, tourists party during holiday
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP; ANPAF..r.. Malaysia-Indonesia Malaysia, Indonesia banks tie-up to tap remittance market JP/14/NIAGA Malaysia, Indonesia banks tie-up to tap remittance market Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's Bumiputra-Commerce Bank (BCB) and its Indonesian unit PT Bank Niaga tied-up on Wednesday to introduce a speedy remittance service for some 600,000 Indonesian workers here.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bumi shares resume trading
Bumi shares resume trading The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shares in publicly listed mining concern PT Bumi Resources resumed trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange on Wednesday after the company provided an explanation to market authorities over a controversial plan to acquire a giant coal mining firm. "We think the explanation given to us is sufficient, so we decided Bumi shares could be traded again," said JSX director for supervision Sihol Siagian.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fire engulfs containers at port
Fire engulfs containers at port The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A fire burned through at least 27 containers on Wednesday at the Jakarta International Container Terminal (JICT) at Tanjung Priok seaport, North Jakarta. More than 10 fire trucks were deployed to put out the fire that started at around 10:30 a.m. (photo above) The fire was finally extinguished about four hours later. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, and the terminal management declined to make any comment on the incident.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
City might try cloud seeding
City might try cloud seeding The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The prolonged drought, which might affect the city's water supply, has so concerned Governor Sutiyoso that his administration might be ready to finance cloud seeding. Sutiyoso said that the project would likely be implemented if it had not started raining by September.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea hits Gunungkidul amid drought
Diarrhea hits Gunungkidul amid drought The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Cirebon/Bandung As many as 2,000 people in Gunungkidul regency, Yogyakarta, are suffering from diarrhea and respiratory problems due to water shortages amid the prolonged dry season, health officials said on Wednesday. "As of yesterday (Tuesday), around 2,000 people were reported to be infected by diarrhea and respiratory problems," head of the Gunungkidul health office Wachyudi told The Jakarta Post.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
House urges govt to revise 2004 state budget
House urges govt to revise 2004 state budget Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Speaker of the House of Representatives Akbar Tandjung criticized the 2004 draft state budget for its limited spending for development programs that would provide a stimulus for the sluggish economy. He suggested that the government revise the draft.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
BMW tops customer satisfaction list
BMW tops customer satisfaction list The Jakarta Post, Jakarta German automaker BMW tops the list of automakers this year in providing "authorized dealer aftersales service" to customers in Indonesia, outranking U.S. automaker General Motors and Japanese automaker Toyota, according to a recent study. BMW scored 760 out of a maximum 1,000 points in the 2003 Indonesia Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Study conducted by Singapore-based marketing firm JD Power Asia Pacific.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
RAIDER TRAINING: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu
RAIDER TRAINING: Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu affixes a badge on the uniform of a soldier during a parade marking the start of a "Raiders Training" course in Bandung, West Java. The training course, which is for senior military officers, began on Wednesday at the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) training center in Batujajar. The military is targeting the establishment of 10 battalions of Raiders-trained troops in 2003.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Vehicle documentation made easier
Vehicle documentation made easier TANGERANG: Vehicle owners can now benefit from an improved document processing service at Tangerang regency vehicle document office, as promised by head of the office Adj. Comr. Sutimin, on Tuesday. "The office is making some changes to improve our service to taxpayers to fulfill their demands for faster and improved services," he said.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt allots Rp 75 billion for irrigation repair
Govt allots Rp 75 billion for irrigation repair Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has allotted Rp 131 billion (US$15.4 million) to repairing irrigation canals in Java in a project that will employ jobless farmers until the planting season arrives in October.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police seek evidence linking bombing, bank raids
Police seek evidence linking bombing, bank raids Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang Police are currently seeking evidence as to whether the JW Marriott Hotel bombing was financed by money stolen in May from a bank and a money changer in separate incidents in Medan, North Sumatra, as claimed by a suspect. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hambali's henchmen may still be here: Chavalit
Hambali's henchmen may still be here: Chavalit Agencies, Bangkok/Sandakan, Malaysia Thailand on Wednesday reluctantly accepted that Asian terrorist suspect Hambali's henchmen may still be in the country after his arrest last week. "It's most likely that some of them are still around," Deputy Prime Minister Chavalit Yongchaiyudh told reporters.
Thu, 21 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 X 24
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 X 24 House to revise Antiterrorism Law without empowering the military or House to revise law on antiterrorism after bombing 2. ACEH: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Malaysia to deport Acehnese despite UNHCR's objection 3. SUSUL: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 35 Russia, RI agree on nuke cooperation 4. DRUG: 32 pt, 3 cols 2 x 25 S. American drug syndicate operating here: Suspect