Archive: 11 September 2003
72 articles found
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: U.S. communities to remember Sept. 11 victims 3
* Headlines: U.S. communities to remember Sept. 11 victims 3 * National: TNI orders new weapons for Aceh operation 4 * Archipelago: Police foil 270-ton sugar smuggling ploy 5 * Opinion: Who is really winning the war on terror? 7 * City: Tanah Abang Market rebuilding bids to open 8 * Sports: White guilty of doping offense: IAAF 9 * World: Malaysian MPs to debate tough antiterrorism laws 11 * Business: U.S. seeks tariffs against China in yuan row 16 * Features: WTC reconstruction has many faces 19
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
The right nationalism
The right nationalism Indonesia's minister for administrative reforms has asked officials and leaders in the provinces to start every function with the singing of the national anthem, Indonesia Raya. This aims to awaken the spirit of nationalism in us. It is the task of the apparatus in the provinces to strengthen unity amid separatist sentiments, especially in areas rich in natural resources. However, if this spirit is brought onto the surface, this nation would not need to defend its unity.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim clarifies his statement on Jamaah Islamiyah
Hasyim clarifies his statement on Jamaah Islamiyah Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama chairman Hasyim Muzadi and the United States Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce agreed on Wednesday that terrorism was not associated with a particular religion as it could happen anywhere and target anyone. They also agreed that Indonesia and the U.S. were both affected by terrorist threats in a major way and therefore needed to continue to work together.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE:48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42
1. DISCOURSE:48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Using colonial law, an insult to press freedom 2. WTO: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Indonesia struggles to set its own WTO agenda 3. GAZA: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45 Israeli air strike kills 2, top Hamas man survives 4. SYDNEY: 28 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 18 Australian unhappy at Megawati no-show for Bali memorial 5. SPET-11: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 50 Communities nationwide to remember Sept. 11 attacks
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies up late, S'pore dollar shrugs off SARS
Asian monies up late, S'pore dollar shrugs off SARS Asian currencies strengthened across the board on Wednesday, including the Singapore dollar, which rallied against the U.S. unit despite the discovery of a new SARS case in the city-state. The Singapore dollar initially came under selling pressure late Tuesday after the government confirmed the first case of severe acute respiratory syndrome in four months.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNI orders new weapons for Aceh operation
TNI orders new weapons for Aceh operation Yuli Trisuwarni and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military is ordering 5,000 SS-2 rifles from state arms producer PT Pindad for troops deployed in the war-torn province of Aceh. TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said the purchase would be financed using the state fund allocated for the military operation in Aceh.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'There is no Heaven for terrorists'
'There is no Heaven for terrorists' The horror of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy in United States, when terrorists flew commercial airplanes into the World Trade Center (WTC) twin towers in New York and the Pentagon Defense Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, killing thousands of innocent lives, seems like it was just yesterday. A string of terrorist attacks worldwide, including the Oct. 12, 2002 bombing of nightclubs on Bali and the Aug. 5 JW Marriott Hotel blast in Jakarta, followed.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Leading RI brands make Superbrands list
Leading RI brands make Superbrands list JAKARTA: Nearly 30 leading brands owned by Indonesians or operating in the country have been named Superbrands by the world's leading independent arbiter of branding. Superbrands International chief executive officer Victor Jeffery presented certificates during an upmarket presentation ceremony at Zoom Resto and Lounge in Central Jakarta on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Trees not at all happy about 'reformasi'
Trees not at all happy about 'reformasi' SEMARANG: Central Java has lost nearly seven million trees over the last five years since 1988 just from rampant illegal logging, a councillor claimed on Wednesday. The illegal loggers were estimated to have sold their ill- gotten assets for some Rp 1.5 trillion (US$1.75 million), said Sutoyo Abadi, a member of the Central Java legislative council.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt approval awaited to freeze accounts
Govt approval awaited to freeze accounts Nugroho and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Medan The Bank of Indonesia (BI) is still waiting for an official letter from the government to freeze the accounts of seven Indonesian terrorist suspects, BI deputy governor Hartadi Sarwono said Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Alleged polluters break down in court
Alleged polluters break down in court Theresia Sufa and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta Eight defendants in a pollution case burst into tears upon hearing a prosecutor's demand for Cibinong District Court to sentence them to eight months in jail. The defendants, Awang bin Nasuhi, Dadang bin Eyon, Nurhasan bin Sahibudin, Parjo bin Asing'an, Ondi bin Toing, Herman, Kulung and Jaya bin Emad, run a small battery storage and recycling shop in Cinangka village, Ciampea, Bogor.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Behind Ba'asyir's verdict
Behind Ba'asyir's verdict From Koran Tempo The recent Central Jakarta district court's verdict of four years in prison on Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, chairman of Majelis Mujahidin Indonesia, has invited political comments and reactions, which is not surprising in view of Ba'asyir's fairly controversial case. Various circles linked the case with an "order" from the U.S., which is now actively campaigning for a war against terrorism.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Susilo searched at the Marriott
Susilo searched at the Marriott JAKARTA: Security guards of the newly reopened JW Marriott Hotel made no exceptions for Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who visited the hotel on Wednesday. After examining the car carrying Susilo, the security guards searched the minister and his guards, who were all military men. But no seizure of weapons were made.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Thursday, September 11, 2003
TV Program: Thursday, September 11, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Panggung Boneka: Pak Odor 8:00 Travel 9:00 Business Magazine 10:00 Music 11:00 Flora and Fauna 11:30 Music 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 2:00 Comedy 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:00 Comedy 11:30 Music TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Young singers bring fresh life to Balinese pop
Young singers bring fresh life to Balinese pop Made Jagra, Contributor, Denpasar, Bali The stinging heat of the sun on the asphalt failed to stop hundreds of youths from flocking around the huge red truck parked before Bali's newly opened monument of Bajra Sandi in Renon, a prime neighborhood in Denpasar. The reason was plain to see -- atop the truck stood Lolot, the hottest merchandise in the Balinese music industry.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Colonial laws for the press: An insult to press freedom
Colonial laws for the press: An insult to press freedom The South Jakarta District Court sentenced the chief editor of the Rakyat Merdeka daily, Karim Paputungan, to five months in jail on Tuesday for printing a caricature that defamed Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Golkar Party. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti spoke with human rights activist and noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis about the case. The following is an excerpt of the interview.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest six more STPDN students over Wahyu's death
Police arrest six more STPDN students over Wahyu's death Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Police in the West Java regency of Sumedang said on Wednesday that they had officially charged six more students from the Public Administration Institute (STPDN) for their alleged involvement in last week's killing of fellow student Wahyu Hidayat.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to launch major oil, gas projects
Megawati to launch major oil, gas projects Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is set to launch 14 oil and gas projects worth US$1.9 billion, signaling an improved investment climate in the sector. Four of the projects have been completed, while the other 10 will start development soon.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell three more SOEs
Govt to sell three more SOEs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than four months away from year-end, the government remains confident it will be able to meet its privatization target for this year, betting on successful sales of stakes in three large state-owned companies.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samudra's death sentence hailed
Samudra's death sentence hailed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Relatives and friends of the victims of the Oct. 12 Bali bombings hailed on Wednesday the death sentence for Abdul Azis alias Imam Samudra, the "intellectual mastermind" of the bombings that claimed the lives of 2002 people. Ketut Jontri, a Balinese woman whose husband, a taxi driver, was killed in the blast, told AFP news agency that she was "very pleased" with the sentence.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
BRI's $150m notes rated B3 by Moody's
BRI's $150m notes rated B3 by Moody's JAKARTA: PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), which the government plans to sell in the second half of this year, had $150 million notes it plans to sell rated B3, six levels below investment grade, by Moody's Investors Service. "The rating reflects the subordinated status of the notes, strong government support for the bank, as well as BRI's unique and profitable franchise," Moody's said in the statement. The outlook for the rating is stable.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Busy day for firefighters
Busy day for firefighters JAKARTA: The Jakarta Fire Department was kept busy with six major fires on Wednesday. No casualties were reported. The latest incident was at a line of shop houses on Jl. Kota Bambu Raya in West Jakarta at about 5 p.m. About four hours earlier, fire destroyed eight houses on nearby Jl. Kota Bambu Selatan. In North Jakarta, several houses on Jl. Agung Utara, near the private Tarumanegara University were damaged. Another house on Jl.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Taufik sings Tomy's praises
Taufik sings Tomy's praises KENDARI, Central Sulawesi: Husband of President Megawati Soekarnoputri Taufik Kiemas openly praised businessman Tomy Winata for investing in little-known areas. "I would call him a madman or a dreamer because he has risked his money to invest in this province," he told reporters on the sidelines of a visit here. Taufik said he knew Tomy as an optimistic person and asserted that Indonesia needed people like him to help it get out of the prolonged crisis.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nightmare looms in Papua due to high prevalence of AIDS
Nightmare looms in Papua due to high prevalence of AIDS Dean Yates, Reuters, Wamena, Papua Tucking into bowls of meatball soup and sipping tea, the nine teenage girls look like friends swapping gossip on a Saturday night in the highland town of Wamena in the country's remote province of Papua. They are actually taking a break from selling their bodies around the corner on a dusty Wamena street for as little as $6. All have heard of AIDS, they know how it is spread and they are scared.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
House approves issue of more bonds
House approves issue of more bonds Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a disappointing result in the last bond issue, the House of Representatives approved on Wednesday a government plan to issue an additional Rp 4 trillion (about US$473 million) in bonds this year to help cover the wider-than-expected 2003 budget deficit. Approval was granted during a hearing between Minister of Finance Boediono and House Commission IX on financial affairs.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian unhappy at Megawati no-show for Bali memorial
Australian unhappy at Megawati no-show for Bali memorial Agencies, Canberra An Australian opposition leader criticized Indonesian President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Wednesday for deciding not to attend a ceremony marking the anniversary of last year's Bali bombing. Andrew Bartlett of the Australian Democrats said Megawati's absence from the Oct. 12 memorial for the 202 people killed in the bombing was a bad signal for bilateral relations. The dead included 88 Australians.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Agency drafts tough laws to stem fake drugs
Agency drafts tough laws to stem fake drugs Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Agency of Drug and Food Control is drafting tougher laws to end to the widespread distribution of fake medicines in Indonesia. "We need new laws with heavy penalties. If the punishment is too light it will not deter these criminals," Agency therapeutic products inspection director Kustantinah said Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Global green campaign launched locally
Global green campaign launched locally JAKARTA: Trisakti University -- as a founding supporter of global green movement "Clean Up the World" -- launched on Wednesday a campaign to raise people's awareness of the environment and urge people to clean up their neighborhoods. Called Clean Up the World Trisakti 2003, the campaign will run between Sept. 10 and Sept. 27. At least 140 countries around the world are simultaneously launching local programs.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Broken promise in Papua
Broken promise in Papua From Media Indonesia The Indonesian government is desperately trying to ensure that Papua remains within the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia, but the special autonomy granted to the province can only be successfully implemented if Papuans are united. It is true that this special autonomy has yet to be implemented, because Indonesia itself is still in a rather messy state. The present situation is not yet a conducive environment fully implement Papuan autonomy.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Transportation woes stress-out Jakartans
Transportation woes stress-out Jakartans T.Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta Crowded, unsafe and uncomfortable. These three words are possibly the best way to describe the general condition of public transportation in Jakarta. And if another word may be added, let it be "polluting" as public vehicles often produce thick clouds of smoke. During rush hour, it is almost impossible to get a seat on a city bus. Many passengers cling to the door, ignoring the danger.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian Muslims to visit Indonesia
Australian Muslims to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: A group of Australians are visiting Indonesia under the Australia-Indonesia Institute's (AII) Muslim exchange program, the Australian Embassy said in a release.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Exxon may choose joint venture scheme for Cepu
Exxon may choose joint venture scheme for Cepu Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S. energy firm ExxonMobil Oil Indonesia has hinted that it is likely to choose an equal joint venture to develop the huge oil and gas reserves of the Cepu block in Central and East Java. ExxonMobil spokeswoman Deva Rachman said the company's technical staff had worked together with Pertamina to analyze several options to resolve the contractual issues. "Negotiation are still ongoing.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another boat sinks in Lombok waters, three missing
Another boat sinks in Lombok waters, three missing Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara Three people are missing feared drowned after a boat used to train sailors sank in Mekaki Gulf, South Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara early on Wednesday. Five passengers survived the sinking that occurred only three days after a ferry, KMP Wimala Dharma, capsized in Lombok Strait, West Nusa Tenggara, which left up to 17 people dead.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/gula
JP/5/gula 4 x 13 Police foil smuggling of 270 tons of sugar in Nias or Police foil attempt to smuggle sugar in Nias JP/5/ASSET 1 x 31 Officials berated over sale of cars JP/5/suspect 1 x 53 Police arrest six more STPDN students over Wahyu's death JP/aids 1 x 58 Nightmare looms in Papua due to high prevalence of AIDS
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samudra gets death sentence for masterminding Bali attacks
Samudra gets death sentence for masterminding Bali attacks Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali Judges of Denpasar District Court sentenced Abdul Azis alias Imam Samudra to death on Wednesday after declaring him guilty of planning, conspiring and organizing the Bali bombings that killed at least 202 people and injured over 300 others. "We, hereby, punish the defendant Imam Samudra alias Abdul Aziz with the death penalty," presiding judge I Wayan Sugawa declared.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inputs sought from ministers, envoys
Inputs sought from ministers, envoys JAKARTA: At least three Cabinet ministers and several foreign envoys are expected to appear at the House of Representatives to share their thoughts on the truth and reconciliation commission. The lawmakers have also arranged separate hearings with National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, non-governmental activists and community leaders to discuss the bill on the commission being drafted by the House.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police foil smuggling of 270 tons of sugar in Nias
Police foil smuggling of 270 tons of sugar in Nias Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Police here said on Wednesday that they had foiled an attempt to smuggle around 270 tons of sugar allegedly from Myanmar to Gunung Sitoli, Nias regency, North Sumatra province, in a coordinated raid.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Axa-Mandiri to launch product in Q4
Axa-Mandiri to launch product in Q4 JAKARTA: PT Axa Life Indonesia and Bank Mandiri are to launch their first insurance and investment products by the end of this year, AxaLife's president Richard A. Vargo said on Wednesday. The products will be sold by their joint venture called PT Axa Mandiri Financial Services.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parents report school principal over fees
Parents report school principal over fees The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City Council Commission E on people's welfare has ordered an investigation into a report on illegal fees and an unauthorized increase in the school fee imposed on students at SMU (state senior high school) 21, East Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Megawati calls on KPU to stick to polls schedule
Megawati calls on KPU to stick to polls schedule A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri asked the General Election Commission (KPU) to stick to its schedule on Wednesday, otherwise, she claimed, the whole process of the polls would be disrupted. Megawati warned that in the worst-case scenario, KPU's failure to keep everything on track could delay the general election, which is slated to be held on April 5 next year.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jamsostek earns revenue mostly from bank deposits
Jamsostek earns revenue mostly from bank deposits Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned insurance firm PT Jamsostek announced on Wednesday that it had booked Rp 1.64 trillion (US$195 million) in investment revenue, mostly bank interest yield, during the first semester of this year.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt shows no interest in migrant workers
Govt shows no interest in migrant workers Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators bemoan the government's lack of interest in solving various problems relating to migrant workers, as indicated by the failure of seven Cabinet ministers to attend a consultation meeting with the House of Representatives (DPR) on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna profit down 10.3%
Sampoerna profit down 10.3% JAKARTA: Cigarette maker PT Hanjaya Mandala Sampoerna, said on Wednesday its net profit for the first half fell 10.3 percent to Rp 796.2 billion from Rp 887.9 billion a year ago, mostly due to a decline in sales. Indonesia's second largest cigarette maker said its sales for the first six months of this year fell 8 percent on year to Rp 6.975 trillion mostly due to the deconsolidation of revenue from its retail subsidiary PT Alfa Retailindo.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Workers report hotel owners to police
Workers report hotel owners to police BATAM, Riau: Dozens of employees of the Bukit Mutiara Hotel in Batam reported its owners on Wednesday to police in the Riau capital of Pekanbaru for dismissing them without severance pay. Sutrisno Sembiring, one of the employees, told The Jakarta Post in Batam the one-star hotel was closed abruptly on July 31, but its owners, Hasil Ginting and Nampat Ginting, had not notified the workers prior to the closure.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sukhoi test flight moved back
Sukhoi test flight moved back MAGETAN, East Java: The Air Force decided on Wednesday to move the scheduled test flight of two Sukhoi SU-27SK warplanes from Thursday to Sunday due to technical reasons. An official from Iswahyudi Air Base told reporters that the test was postponed because technicians had not finished assembling the Russian-made jet fighters. He also said that strong winds around the air base had also contributed to the decision to postpone the test.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Woman activists criticize draft on rape
Woman activists criticize draft on rape Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta A number of women activists demanded the government revise several articles on rape in the criminal code bill, on Wednesday saying that they were insufficient to protect women and children from the crime. They also called for the inclusion of marital rape in the bill.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Angie clears first hurdle at Wismilak
Angie clears first hurdle at Wismilak The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique 'Angie' Widjaja lived up to Indonesian tennis fans expectations when she beat Dinara Safina of Russia in their opening match at the US$225,000 Wismilak International WTA tennis tournament in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Wednesday. Angie, who beat the same player to win the 2001 Junior Wimbledon trophy, ran out a 7-6 (7/5), 4-6, 7-5 winner in a energy-sapping three-set battle, Antara reported.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Colonial laws for the press: An insult to press freedom
Colonial laws for the press: An insult to press freedom The South Jakarta District Court sentenced the chief editor of the Rakyat Merdeka daily, Karim Paputungan, to five months in jail on Tuesday for printing a caricature that defamed Akbar Tandjung, the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the chairman of the Golkar Party. The Jakarta Post's Ati Nurbaiti spoke with human rights activist and noted lawyer Todung Mulya Lubis about the case. The following is an excerpt of the interview.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega to push for multilateralism at UN General Assembly
Mega to push for multilateralism at UN General Assembly Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will remind the world of the dangers of unilateralism when she addresses the United Nations General Assembly annual session on Sept. 23 in New York.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Resolving disputes
Resolving disputes Given the notorious reputation of the judicial system as one of the most corrupt institutions in Indonesia, which in turn is internationally perceived as one of the most corrupt countries in the world, last week's opening of an independent mediation center should be welcomed as an alternative dispute resolution mechanism.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Newly promoted Persik wins RI soccer league
Newly promoted Persik wins RI soccer league The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persik Kediri won Indonesia's premier soccer league in its first year in the topflight after routing former champion Persib 4-0 in their penultimate fixture in Kediri, East Java, on Wednesday. Thousands of soccer fans drove around in a convoy to celebrate winning the championship, even though the club still has to play its final match against Persikota Tangerang.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 11, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 11, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" Festival The opening ceremony of Kuta Karnival, a one-month long multi- events festival under the theme A Celebration of Life a Remembrance of Love, in front of the Hard Rock Hotel, Kuta, 3 p.m., on Sept. 11. More information on WWW.Gokuta.com Exhibition Aesthetic and Nature paintings exhibition featuring the works of eight painters from Kelompok Galang Kangin, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, Sept.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest female car thieves
Police arrest female car thieves JAKARTA: Two women suspected of stealing cars from several rental companies were arrested in Jakarta on Tuesday. The suspects, identified only as, Ind, 38, and Mul, 42, were arrested in their homes in Babelan, Bekasi, Jakarta Police criminal investigation chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Wednesday. Mathius said Mul was the wife of a dismissed Army officer.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia struggles to set its own WTO agenda
Indonesia struggles to set its own WTO agenda Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Until late last week, the public remained in the dark about Indonesia's agenda for the World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial summit in Cancun, Mexico. In his speech to the Indonesian WTO team on Aug. 5, Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti said he would merely follow delegates from India, because Indonesia did not have a stance on issues debated during the WTO talks.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang Market rebuilding bids to open
Tanah Abang Market rebuilding bids to open Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reconstruction of the Tanah Abang Market in Central Jakarta, most of which was destroyed by a large fire on Feb. 19, will kick off early next year and is expected to cost some Rp 400 billion (US$47.05 million), says a city official.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Water begins to flow in Marunda
Water begins to flow in Marunda The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After years of being deprived of a proper water supply, Marunda residents in Cilincing, North Jakarta, are finally able to quench their thirst for fresh, clean water, while ironically, the water shortage crisis is affecting most of the capital's residents. "Water runs like never before," Taufik, 48, a Marunda resident said on Tuesday.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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BI cuts SBI to 8.76%
BI cuts SBI to 8.76% JAKARTA: The yield on the country's one-month central bank promissory notes SBI fell to 8.76 percent at the latest weekly auction on Wednesday from last week's 8.83 percent, Bank Indonesia said. With the decline, the yield has fallen 423 basis points since the end of last year. The central bank sold Rp 25 trillion (US2.97 billion) of the bills, accepting 81 percent of the bids.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is battle for power bogging down TNI bill?
Is battle for power bogging down TNI bill? Ikrar Nusa Bhakti, Head, Political Research Center, Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI), Jakarta While problems related to the purchase of four Sukhoi jet fighters and two Mi-35 combat helicopters from Russia are dangling for a solution, a new puzzle is whether a regional administration is justified in buying equipment for the military (TNI). The commander of Indonesia's West Zone Naval Fleet, Adm.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Samudra says sentence 'haram': Lawyers
Samudra says sentence 'haram': Lawyers Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali After examining at least 48 witnesses, judges of Denpasar District Court sentenced Samudra to death after declaring him guilty of planning, conspiring and organizing the Bali bombings that killed at least 202 people and injured over 300 others. "We, hereby, punish the defendant Imam Samudra alias Abdul Aziz with the death penalty," presiding judge I Wayan Sugawa declared.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Officials berated over car sales
Officials berated over car sales Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Non-government organizations (NGOs) in the South Sulawesi capital of Makassar have accused the Tanah Toraja regency administration on Wednesday of illegally selling 30 official cars. Moreover, the vehicles were sold below their market value, they said.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police allowed 'Tempo' attack: AJI lawyers
Police allowed 'Tempo' attack: AJI lawyers Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In their closing statement, lawyers for the Jakarta chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI) accused the police on Wednesday of allowing the mob of hooligans to attack the office and journalists of Tempo weekly magazine.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jamsostek earns revenue mostly from bank deposits
Jamsostek earns revenue mostly from bank deposits Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Please see editing notes in yellow below State-owned insurance firm PT Jamsostek announced on Wednesday that it had booked Rp 1.64 trillion (US$195 million) in investment revenue, mostly bank interest yield, during the first semester of this year.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 11, 2003
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, September 11, 2003 .TB.30" 1.0" Festival The opening ceremony of Kuta Karnival, a one-month long multi- events festival under the theme A Celebration of Life a Remembrance of Love, in front of the Hard Rock Hotel, Kuta, 3 p.m., on Sept. 11. More information on WWW.Gokuta.com Exhibition Aesthetic and Nature paintings exhibition featuring the works of eight painters from Kelompok Galang Kangin, at Griya Santrian Gallery, Jl. Danau Tamblingan 47, Sanur, Sept.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bali hotels tighten security to prevent terror attacks
Bali hotels tighten security to prevent terror attacks Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Who on earth doesn't know Bali? For years, it has been a paradise for international travelers. Spacious and luxurious hotels with traditional and modern architecture warmly welcome those who want to spend their vacation or even live their lives on this resort island, called the St. Tropez of Indonesia.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian MPs to debate tough antiterrorism laws
Malaysian MPs to debate tough antiterrorism laws Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia has introduced tough antiterrorism legislation that would result in the death penalty or long prison sentences for those convicted of supporting terrorist acts. The amendments to the penal code, introduced in Parliament for a first reading on Tuesday, aims to punish not just the perpetrators of terror crimes but also those who recruit and harbor them and aid them financially.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hire your own bus, travel in comfort and style
Hire your own bus, travel in comfort and style Debbie A. Lubis, Contributor, Jakarta With such poor public transportation options in the city, it is better that you rent a whole bus from a bus rental company if you want to provide transportation for a group that is guaranteed to be comfortable. Dozens of companies have engaged in the rental business. But those offering buses in good condition and equipped with air conditioners and other facilities are still limited in number.
Thu, 11 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Golkar, PKB offered ambassadorial posts
Golkar, PKB offered ambassadorial posts Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has offered two of 14 ambassadorial posts to the National Awakening Party (PKB) and the Golkar Party. Golkar deputy treasurer Iris Indira Murti was set to be assigned to Finland while PKB foreign affairs department head Abdul Wahid Maktub was nominated for Qatar. Former National Police chief Gen.