Archive: 5 August 2003
76 articles found
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA rejects Permata plan to issue bonds
IBRA rejects Permata plan to issue bonds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) has rejected a plan by Bank Permata to issue bonds or rights shares aimed at bolstering its capital adequacy ratio (CAR). IBRA said on Monday that the bank should first take other measures to improve its performance rather than depending on public funds from the issuance of bonds or rights shares. "To date no approval for Permata to launch rights shares or bonds has been given.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Defense ministry to set up university
Defense ministry to set up university JAKARTA: The defense ministry is still preparing for the establishment of defense university, the National Defense Higher Learning Institute (STIHAN). "STIHAN will net military cadets and civil servants working for the defense ministry, the Indonesian Military, National Police, and civil servants from other departments closely related to national defense," defense ministry Secretary General Vice Marshal Suprihadi was quoted by Antara as saying.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rp 54b to be used to restore schools
Rp 54b to be used to restore schools BEKASI: The City Council urged on Monday that the Rp 54 billion (US$6.3 million) fund allocated in the 2003 city budget for schools should be used to repair decrepit schools. "The fund should be used to restore those schools that are at a point of collapse," chairman of Council Commission E for education and social welfare Saaduddin said. He did not name those schools in dire need of repair.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Four years search only to find son's grave
Four years search only to find son's grave Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta William Shakespeare said in The Merchant of Venice "Truth will come to light; murder cannot be hid long". This was the case for couple Adiwarsono and Juli Ermini. After searching for nearly four years, they finally found their missing son Novianto Handoko, nicknamed Avi or Novi.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt warns of peak in severe drought this month
Govt warns of peak in severe drought this month Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This year's drought, which peaks this month, is likely to be more severe than last year's, with equally severe consequences, government officials have warned.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
4,100 places at state universities remain vacant for new students
4,100 places at state universities remain vacant for new students Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 4,100 places in state universities across the country, supposed to have been taken by high school graduates via the state university admissions test (SPMB), remain vacant. This year, 82,950 places were available at 48 state universities nationwide, but only 78,841 students passed the test.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 4, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on August 4, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 875 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 0 1,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 130 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 105 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 825 0 103,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 15 0 10,000 Alumindo Light 190 -10...
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police announce major reshuffle
Police announce major reshuffle JAKARTA: Police announced on Monday a major tour of duties of several positions in the institution, including the appointment of National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang as East Nusa Tenggara Police chief. "The tour of duties is necessary for the interests of the National Police," said Aritonang. Aritonang will be replaced by East Java Police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Soenarko Danu Ardanto. East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh rebels rejects terrorism charges
Aceh rebels rejects terrorism charges Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post , Banda Aceh, Aceh Former peace negotiators representing the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rejected on Monday terrorism charges laid against them and asked all parties involved in the peace talks to be brought to court.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police announce major reshuffle
Police announce major reshuffle JAKARTA: Police announced on Monday a major tour of duties of several positions in the institution, including the appointment of National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang as East Nusa Tenggara Police chief. "The tour of duties is necessary for the interests of the National Police," said Aritonang. Aritonang will be replaced by East Java Police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Soenarko Danu Ardanto. East Nusa Tenggara Police chief Brig. Gen.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta in a mess
Jakarta in a mess From Kompas Jakarta is increasingly becoming muddled with motor vehicles, particularly means of public transportation, dropping and picking up passengers anywhere on main roads, thus causing traffic jams. The police ignore the confusion, while people without helmets ride motorbikes freely. Vacant land plots are mostly used for car washes, rented houses, food stalls or kiosks, without any action by the relevant city authorities to put land use in order.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace education for Maluku victims
Peace education for Maluku victims AMBON, Maluku: Several non-governmental organizations (NGOs) grouped in the Humanitarian Association for Maluku (Humanum) have launched a peace education program for the children of victims of the four-year religious conflict that erupted in 1999, activists said on Monday. The program aims to free the children from the trauma they experienced during the fighting, which first broke out on Jan 19, 1999, Humanum coordinator George Corputty said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Forestry officials armed to fight illegal loggers
Forestry officials armed to fight illegal loggers Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra As many as 400 officials of the North Sumatra Forestry Office have been armed with guns to protect themselves against illegal loggers. Each of the officials, including forest police officers, have been armed with 32-caliber FN pistols to fight the illegal loggers, many of whom are believed to be backed by security personnel. The money to buy the guns came from North Sumatra's 2003 budget.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt urged to revive corporate sector
Govt urged to revive corporate sector The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has urged the government to speed up efforts to revive the corporate sector in the country in order to boost economic growth and generate more jobs. This was a recommendation made on Monday by MPR Subcommission C during the fourth day of the MPR Annual Session.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Komunis -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 20 counts
1. Komunis -- 3 cols, 3 lines, 48pts MB, 20 counts Communism is dead, corruption a bigger threat: Observers 2. Sukhoi -- 3 cols, 2 lines, 36pts MB, 26 counts Factions at odds over agenda for next year's final session 3. Smoke -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Health experts hail antitobacco treaty 4. Corporate -- 4 cols, 1 line, 36pts MB, 35 counts Govt urged to revive corporate sector 5. Worker -- 4 cols, 1 line, 28pts MB, 45 counts 160 RI migrant workers arrested in Malaysia 6.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Universities see fewer students admitted
Universities see fewer students admitted Rizky KD Ntoma, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of students passing the National State University Admission Test (SPMB) nationwide dropped from 81,471 last year to 78,841 this year. SPMB committee secretary Soesmalijah Soewondo said on Monday that the number of students applying to sit the SPMB also dropped from 398,589 last year to around 352,000 this year. "Fewer participants sat this year's test.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Putin arrives in Malaysia, Sukhoi deal to be signed
Putin arrives in Malaysia, Sukhoi deal to be signed Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Malaysia on Monday for an official visit during which he will hold talks with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad and sign a US$900 million deal to supply 18 Sukhoi fighter jets, officials said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
By Antara
By Antara Photo B R. Berto Wedhatama HARD LIFE BUT MAKING DO: A mother washes her son with water poured from a kettle at a refugee camp in Reuleud, North Aceh regency. Despite the lack of household equipment at this camp, and others in Aceh, refugees make the most of the limited facilities. The refugees fled their villages to escape fighting between rebels and troops during the ongoing martial law.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Manila publisher in libel charges
Manila publisher in libel charges PHILIPPINES: Police arrested the chief editor and publisher of a hard-hitting Manila daily on early Monday on two charges of criminal libel, filed by the personal lawyer of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Armed with an arrest warrant, police detained Ninez Cacho Olivarez after her newspaper, the Daily Tribune, published a series of articles concerning lawyer Arthur "Pancho" Villaraza and his involvement in a controversial air terminal project.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
W. Java, Banten respond poorly to reregistration
W. Java, Banten respond poorly to reregistration Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java The government's nationwide reregistration program for civil servants has apparently received poor response from officials in West Java and Banten provinces. More than 50 percent of civil servants in the two provinces had yet to return their reregistration forms to authorities by the July 31 deadline.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP beats Pos Kota 3-0
JP beats Pos Kota 3-0 JAKARTA: The Jakarta Post badminton team knocked out Pos Kota 3-0 in the opening day of the Media Badminton Tournament at the Bung Karno Badminton Hall here on Monday. A'an Suryana opened The Post's sail to victory with the 15-1, 15-0 thumping of Berlian Siregar. Pandaya G./Agustinus N. doubled the lead after overcoming a set down to seal a 11-15, 15-9, 19-9 win over Gunawan/Nova L.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating KKN
Eradicating KKN The issue of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) resonates strongly at the ongoing Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly. President Megawati Soekarnoputri said in a speech at the Assembly that eradicating corruption, collusion and nepotism was not an easy job. She said that KKN was now also collectively being committed by the political leaders of the legislative body.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM sees possible rights abuses in Bulukumba
Komnas HAM sees possible rights abuses in Bulukumba Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi There were indications of human rights abuses when police shot dead at least two persons and injured dozens of others in Bulukumba regency, South Sulawesi, to quell last month's violent protest at rubber plantation firm PT London Sumatra (Lonsum), a national human rights watchdog has said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian bond market plan proceeds
Asian bond market plan proceeds Agence France-Presse, Manila Finance ministers of Southeast Asia as well as China, Japan and South Korea will map out procedures for an Asian bond market during talks here this week, Philippine Finance Secretary Jose Isidro Camacho said Monday.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ternate airport still closed
Ternate airport still closed TERNATE, North Maluku: Sultan Baabulah Airport in North Maluku province remained closed to flights on Monday due to thick ash blanketing runway from Mount Gamalama, which erupted four days ago, officials said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir renews call for East Asian economic bloc
Mahathir renews call for East Asian economic bloc Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Monday renewed his call for an East Asia Economic Grouping (EAEG) and backed a proposed regional monetary fund independent of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The EAEG is the brainchild of the 77-year-old Mahathir, who is Southeast Asia's longest serving leader, but the idea was dropped amid strong opposition from the United States a decade ago.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Why such a huge budget for useless Session?'
'Why such a huge budget for useless Session?' The ongoing Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) is costing taxpayers about Rp 20 billion (US$2.35 million), with which 700 legislators are enjoying the luxury of a Rp 800,000 room at a five-star hotel -- even those who reside in the capital. The fact has cast doubt on the significance of the Session. The Jakarta Post asked some residents for their views on the event.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
More troops arrested, senator blamed for RP 'coup'
More troops arrested, senator blamed for RP 'coup' Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippine government launched criminal action on Monday against an opposition senator linked to an alleged coup attempt against President Gloria Arroyo, as more soldiers were arrested over the failed rebellion. Arroyo's government on Monday filed a criminal complaint against Gregorio Honasan, accusing the opposition senator of leading an alleged coup attempt against her.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Deutsche Bank wins approval
Deutsche Bank wins approval SHANGHAI: Germany's largest bank Deutsche Bank has won regulatory approval to trade in China's US$500-billion securities markets, it was announced Monday. Deutsche is the sixth foreign institution to be granted access by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the regulatory body reported on its website.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bar destroyed in Bali bombing reopens
Bar destroyed in Bali bombing reopens Agence France-Presse, Denpasar, Bali Hundreds of people, including victims of the Bali bombings, attended the reopening of Paddy's Bar, one of the targets of last October's attacks on the Indonesian resort, the venue's owner said on Monday. The reopening of the new, larger Paddy's Bar, located about 50 meters (165 feet) north of the old site, took place on Saturday, owner Gde Wiratha told AFP on Monday. Paddy's and the Sari Club were destroyed on Oct.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Suffering high fever, abducted boy to be freed
Suffering high fever, abducted boy to be freed Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang As the medical condition of a kidnapped eight-year-old boy from Tangerang continues to deteriorate, his abductors have indicated they are willing to release him. The kidnappers, allegedly holding the boy because of outstanding debts owed by the father to 150 people, called the victim's parents on Monday to inquire about medication used by the child. "I will keep my commitment to release your boy.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Batam Center Port set to open
Batam Center Port set to open Batam, Riau: The Batam Center Port in Riau province will open on Friday, replacing the old Batu Ampar port here, a Batam Authority manager announced on Monday. "However, during the soft opening period, the new port will only serve a few ferries, with the remainder still operating out of Batu Ampar port," said Fatullahhe of the Batam Authority's marketing and public relations division.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taspen wants higher investment limit
Taspen wants higher investment limit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State owned pension firm PT Taspen has asked for an exemption from a government ruling that places limits on the size of investments made by pension and insurance companies, arguing that the company was not yet ready to apply the ruling. The new ruling, which has been effective since Aug.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Garuda fined Rp 1b for violating anti-monopoly law
Garuda fined Rp 1b for violating anti-monopoly law Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned flag carrier PT Garuda Indonesia was guilty of monopolistic practices in issuing domestic air tickets and must pay a Rp 1 billion (US$117,000) fine, the country's antimonopoly watchdog ruled Monday. Garuda's spokesperson Pujobroto said it had not yet received a copy of the verdict and could not comment.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pipeline brings ASEAN dream closer
Pipeline brings ASEAN dream closer Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Batam President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Singapore's Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong inaugurated on Monday a natural gas transmission pipeline linking Sumatra to Singapore, bringing the Southeast Asia region a step closer to the realization of the trans-ASEAN gas pipeline project.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maritime law to be revised
Maritime law to be revised BATAM: The government is considering the revision of Law No. 21/1992 on maritime to make it applicable to current conditions, Minister of Transportation Agum Gumelar said Monday. The law regulates maritime-related issues such as the sea borders between Indonesia and neighboring countries Malaysia and Singapore. The minister said that the existing law was inadequate in dealing with foreign fishing boats and sea pirates.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. GUSDUR: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20
1. GUSDUR: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Gus Dur awarded 2003 World Peace Prize 2. TRAUMA: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 Acehnese traumatized by conflict 3. TAX: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Five hotels reported for tax arrears 4. GOVERNOR: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 30 Megawati's gubernatorial candidate loses in South Sumatra province
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASIA, JAS set up joint venture
ASIA, JAS set up joint venture SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines' (SIA) engineering arm will set up a joint venture with an Indonesian partner to provide aircraft line maintenance services at airports in Indonesia, the carrier said Monday. Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Co. will take a 49 percent stake in PT Jas Aero-Engineering Services while its partner PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (PT JAS) will hold the remaining 51 percent, SIA said in a statement.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Indonesia 41 years young
Hotel Indonesia 41 years young JAKARTA: Hotel Indonesia will celebrate its 41st anniversary on Tuesday by staging a modest ceremony in the evening. The hotel's public relations manager, Meriam Roy, said on Monday that the ceremony would kick off at 4 p.m. and all guests would be invited to participate. "Our guests will have the chance to enjoy traditional cuisine including kerak telor (pancake made of glutinous rice with fried coconut) and mie tek tek (noodles cooked with vegetables)," she said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP beats Pos Kota 3-0
JP beats Pos Kota 3-0 JAKARTA: The Jakarta Post badminton team knocked out Pos Kota 3-0 in the opening day of the Media Badminton Tournament at the Bung Karno Badminton Hall here on Monday. A'an Suryana opened The Post's sail to victory with the 15-1, 15-0 thumping of Berlian Siregar. Pandaya G./Agustinus N. doubled the lead after overcoming a set down to seal a 11-15, 15-9, 19-9 win over Gunawan/Nova L.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
On PKI
On PKI The (defunct) Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) has become a serious issue at the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly. There are two groups with different opinions on the banned party. The first group consists of people who are against Provisional Assembly Decree No. XXV/1966 on the dissolution of the PKI and the ban of Marxism, communism and Leninism. The other group wants the decree to be retained and, if possible, passed into law.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
4 x 12
4 x 12 Komnas HAM sees possible rights abuses in Bulukumba JP/5/5di 1 x 39 PT DI president rejects suspension delay JP/5/forest 2 x 25 Forestry officials now armed to combat illegal loggers JP/5/pns 1 x 46 W. Java, Banten respond poorly to reregistration
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Central Jakarta prepares for fires
Central Jakarta prepares for fires JAKARTA: The social welfare office in the Central Jakarta mayoralty has stocked up on seven tons of rice and 100 boxes of instant noodles to help future fire victims in the area. Office head Suroto Purnomo told beritajakarta.com on Monday anticipatory steps were being taken because of the prolonged dry season. "Nobody expects a fire but they happen quite often during the dry season. Therefore our office needs to prepare food.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bombing suspects show defiance
Bombing suspects show defiance Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Key Bali bombings suspect Abdul Azis alias Imam Samudra sparked anger among the panel of judges trying another suspect Ali Imron on Monday as he opted to remain silent when called on to testify. Samudra simply replied, "I don't know", in response to the judges' questions.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional court
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.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Student killed in public minivan rollover
Student killed in public minivan rollover The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A public minivan, number B02, carrying 17 students from the YP Karya I vocational high school in Cipondoh overturned on Jakarta- Merak toll road on Monday, killing a passenger and injuring 10 others. The driver was also among those injured. Seventeen-year-old student Mulyati died at the scene and her remains were then rushed to the Tangerang General Hospital for an autopsy.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]MPR urged
MPR urged to campaign against corruption 2. Military (2 x 21) School, village chiefs become shooting targets 3. Aceh (1 x 40) Aceh rebels reject terrorism charges 4. Bomb ( 1x 40) Bali bombing suspects show defiance 5. SPMB (2 x 30) 4,000 places at state universities remain vacant for new students
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's gubernatorial candidate loses
Megawati's gubernatorial candidate loses The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Syahrial Oesman won the gubernatorial election for South Sumatra province on Monday, defeating incumbent governor Rosihan Arsyad, a retired military officer backed by President Megawati Soekarnoputri. Syahrial, nominated by the Reform faction of the provincial legislative council, will be the first ever civilian to govern South Sumatra, where Megawati's husband Taufik Kiemas was born.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Indonesia 41 year old
Hotel Indonesia 41 year old JAKARTA: Hotel Indonesia will celebrate its 41st anniversary on Tuesday by staging a modest ceremony in the evening. The hotel's public relations manager, Meriam Roy, said on Monday that the ceremony would kick off at 4 p.m. and all guests would be invited to participate. "Our guests will have the chance to enjoy traditional cuisine including kerak telor (pancake made of glutinous rice with fried coconut) and mie tek tek (noodles cooked with vegetables)," she said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mixed economic indicators
Mixed economic indicators President Megawati Soekarnoputri conceded in a report to the annual meeting of the People's Consultative Assembly last week that strengthening macroeconomic stability over the past 18 months had not yet been able to fuel higher economic growth. She foresaw the rate of economic growth this year to be stagnant at 3.6 percent, the level of expansion achieved in 2002. That would be lower than the official growth target of 4 percent.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Eradicating KKN
Eradicating KKN The issue of corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN) resonates strongly at the ongoing Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly. President Megawati Soekarnoputri said in a speech at the Assembly that eradicating corruption, collusion and nepotism was not an easy job. She said that KKN was now also collectively being committed by the political leaders of the legislative body.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor defendant to walk free
East Timor defendant to walk free JAKARTA: Indonesia's much criticized attempt to bring to justice military officers accused in the destruction of East Timor is scheduled to end Tuesday with the highest-ranking soldier implicated in the bloodshed almost certain to walk free. The prosecution itself has asked that Maj. Gen. Adam Damiri be acquitted - an outcome likely to add to outrage among local and international rights groups, which have called the trials a whitewash.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
East Timor refugees reregistered
East Timor refugees reregistered KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Authorities began on Monday the reregistration of thousands of East Timorese refugees languishing in camps across East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to determine their citizenship, officials said. The program is implemented on the basis of Presidential Decree No. 25/2003 ordering registration of East Timorese refugees ahead of the 2004 elections.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
MPR urged to campaign against corruption
MPR urged to campaign against corruption A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Academics and non-governmental organizations demanded on Monday that the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) declare war on corruption in its final recommendation to be released at the end of its current Annual Session.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bombing suspects show defiance
Bombing suspects show defiance Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Key Bali bombings suspect Abdul Azis alias Imam Samudra sparked anger among the panel of judges trying another suspect Ali Imron on Monday as he opted to remain silent when called on to testify. Samudra simply replied, "I don't know", in response to the judges' questions.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN cut fare for members
ASEAN cut fare for members SINGAPORE: Countries that belong to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have introduced a new fare to encourage people to fly within the 10-nation group, a tourism association said Monday. Aimed at travelers flying to more than one city, the fare is 99 U.S. dollars for each leg of a journey as long as passengers fly three to six legs, the ASEAN Tourism Association said. Fliers can save, in some instances, as much as 50 per cent.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PDIP fights against other factions to save Megawati
PDIP fights against other factions to save Megawati M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta The Reform faction at the People's Consultative Assembly on Monday demanded an independent probe into the business dealings of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's family and associates, comparing her tactics to those conducted by former dictator Soeharto.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
PT DI president rejects suspension delay
PT DI president rejects suspension delay The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employees of state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia pack a state administrative courtroom in Bandung, which heard on Monday a lawsuit against the company's president director over the suspension of their work.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI still recognizes Iraq embassy
RI still recognizes Iraq embassy JAKARTA: The government still recognizes the Iraqi embassy as a symbol of the diplomatic relations between Indonesia and Iraq despite the fact that the leadership of President Saddam Husein is over. "In principle we recognize the status of the Iraqi embassy in Indonesia even if the leadership of Saddam Husein has ended," the spokesman of the ministry of foreign affairs Marty Natalegawa was quoted by Antara as saying Monday.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Blend of Asian and Western music
Blend of Asian and Western music Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Little may be known in Indonesia about American composer Vincent McDermott, currently a visiting senior Fulbright scholar teaching at Yogyakarta's Indonesian Institute of the Arts (ISI). In his homeland, he is well known for his multicultural compositions and his interest in Asian music, particularly gamelan.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur awarded the 2003 World Peace Prize
Gus Dur awarded the 2003 World Peace Prize The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former president Abdurrahman Wahid, popularly known as Gus Dur, will receive the 2003 World Peace Prize from the World Peace Prize Awarding Council. "The award is expected to be handed to Gus Dur on Aug. 20 in South Korea," his spokesman, Adhie M. Massardie, told Antara at the Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital (RSCM) in Jakarta on Monday. Gus Dur has been in the hospital since early Friday for high blood pressure.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ternate airport still closed
Ternate airport still closed TERNATE, North Maluku: Sultan Baabulah Airport in North Maluku province remained closed to flights on Monday due to thick ash blanketing runway from Mount Gamalama, which erupted four days ago, officials said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Five hotels reported to tax arrears
Five hotels reported to tax arrears Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Stepping up its move against tax evaders, the Jakarta administration has reported five hotels to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office for failing to clear their tax arrears. However, the administration has yet to decide if it will seize the hotels or ask the hotel management to be "held hostage" for evading tax.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali Bombing suspects show defiance
Bali Bombing suspects show defiance Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Key Bali bombings suspect Abdul Azis alias Imam Samudra sparked anger among the panel of judges trying another suspect Ali Imron on Monday as he opted to remain silent when called on to testify. Samudra simply replied, "I don't know", in response to the judges' questions.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
SIA, JAS set up joint venture
SIA, JAS set up joint venture SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines' (SIA) engineering arm will set up a joint venture with an Indonesian partner to provide aircraft line maintenance services at airports in Indonesia, the carrier said Monday. Mainboard-listed SIA Engineering Co. will take a 49 percent stake in PT Jas Aero-Engineering Services while its partner PT Jasa Angkasa Semesta (PT JAS) will hold the remaining 51 percent, SIA said in a statement.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Searching for meaning
Searching for meaning As Indonesia's Independence Day on Aug. 17 draws near, a huge number of people, mostly ordinary citizens, many of whom are still struggling to keep their heads above the "economic water", are asking each other: Where is the Golden Bridge promised by the founders of this republic and the idealistic leaders of the birth of the nation?
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
160 RI migrant workers arrested in Malaysia
160 RI migrant workers arrested in Malaysia Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Police said on Monday they detained more than 160 Indonesian migrant workers and were hunting for a gang leader after three men were stabbed to death during weekend clashes between rival groups at a Malaysian construction site. Two gangs of migrant laborers at a building site in Klang, 40 kilometers west of Kuala Lumpur, clashed twice on Saturday, state police chief Abu Bakar Mustafa said.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Great sale close to sales target
Great sale close to sales target Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The seventh Jakarta Great Sale was officially closed on Monday by Governor Sutiyoso, with sales slightly missing the target of Rp 4 trillion (US$470.6 million). The month-long sale program, which started on June 14, coincided with the city's 476th anniversary. Sales reached Rp 3.9 trillion. Sutiyoso said that the program was successful in terms of sales, total participants and promotion.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP beats Pos Kota 3-0
JP beats Pos Kota 3-0 The Jakarta Post badminton team knocked out Pos Kota 3-0 in the opening day of the Media Badminton Tournament at the Bung Karno Badminton Hall here on Monday. A'an Suryana opened The Post's sail to victory with the 15-1, 15-0 thumping of Berlian Siregar. Pandaya G./Agustinus N. doubled the lead after overcoming a set down to seal a 11-15, 15-9, 19-9 win over Gunawan/Nova L.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso proposes Rp 597.44 billion additional budget
Sutiyoso proposes Rp 597.44 billion additional budget Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso proposed an additional Rp 597.44 billion (US$70.3 million) for the 2003 city budget, causing the budget total to jump to Rp 11.65 trillion. The proposal was conveyed during his speech on the budget revision to a City Council plenary session on Monday.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Oldest nature reserve near Jakarta in danger
Oldest nature reserve near Jakarta in danger Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta Forests across Indonesia are under grave threat. Nature reserves, national parks -- whatever they are called and wherever they may be -- are being threatened by illegal logging and human encroachment. Pancoran Mas Nature Reserve, a unique forest just on the southern outskirts of Jakarta, is no exception. Its survival is threatened by poor management and aggravated by population pressure.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Communism is dead, corruption a bigger threat: Observer
Communism is dead, corruption a bigger threat: Observer Tiarma Siboro and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rights activists called on politicians on Monday to have an open mind on Communism, saying the ideology was no longer a threat to the country for the time being. Noted rights activist Todung Mulya Lubis said countries that embraced Communism as their ideology had collapsed, and that "Indonesian politicians are overreacting in viewing the ideology".
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese want peace
Acehnese want peace From Koran Tempo Indonesians must be grateful to God that the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) has now lost much of its strength. It is only a matter of time before the entire secessionist movement is completely crushed. GAM members are really cowards as they dare not face the Indonesian military in an armed contact. They only bully unarmed civilians and have forced civilian Acehnese to supply them with foods.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese traumatized by conflict
Acehnese traumatized by conflict Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Faudiah, 42, is still recovering from the traumatic experience of witnessing a murder in 2001. The memory came back to haunt her when she was told that six of her neighbors in Rambot village, Lhok Sukon district, were killed in an armed clash recently. "I cannot even stand to see my neighbor slap her naughty child. It's like witnessing torture. I cried and shouted.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Infrastructure development on the up this year
Infrastructure development on the up this year Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Association of Indonesian Consultants (Inkindo) sees a rebound in the development of infrastructure projects in the country this year after the government announced plans to revive a number of stalled projects. "I think this year is the beginning of the infrastructure rebound," Inkindo president Kristiya Kartika told a press conference on Monday.
Tue, 05 Aug 2003, 00:00 WIB
Citibank's behavior
Citibank's behavior This is about the way Citibank displayed its arrogance in its attempt to pressure a person for payment. My son, who is already over 30, applied a few years ago for a Citibank credit card at their Surabaya branch, without my knowledge nor seeking my confirmation as personal guarantor. He failed to fulfill his repayments on his account (now already settled).