Archive: 13 September 2003
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Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three suspects arrested over sugar smuggling in Nias
Three suspects arrested over sugar smuggling in Nias Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The Nias Island police, North Sumatra, have arrested three men -- declaring them suspects in the sugar smuggling case -- while a Chinese businessman, the main suspect, is still at large. Nias Police Precinct Chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Agoes D.L.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam construction
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam construction Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java Despite protests, the West Java provincial administration will go ahead with construction of a dam in Jatigede, Sumedang regency, to irrigate farmland along the province's north coast. The project has sparked protest by residents of the area who feel they were unfairly compensated for the land that was appropriated for the dam.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
BI freezes 'terrorist' accounts
BI freezes 'terrorist' accounts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) has frozen accounts belonging to seven Indonesians listed with the United Nations (UN) antiterrorism committee, the central bank governor said on Friday. BI Governor Burhanuddin Abdullah said the bank had also authorized the police to check and stop the flow of funds from and into the accounts.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
On residential and business areas
On residential and business areas From Kompas Many residential areas in Jakarta, Menteng and Kebayoran, for example, have become residential-cum-business areas, a situation that is very disturbing to residents. Parked cars and traffic congestion in these residential areas are just two examples of how this situation can disturb the otherwise peaceful life of the residents. As a matter of fact, around these residential areas there are business spots, such as plazas, for business activities.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Angie's Bali bid ended by Obata
Angie's Bali bid ended by Obata The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Angelique Widjaja's hopes for a repeat win of the Wismilak International WTA tennis tournament were dashed after she was beaten in the quarterfinals in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Friday. The Indonesian tennis star who won the 2001 event seemed to lose power against Japanese Saori Obata, particularly in the third set, to go out 6-4, 5-7, 6-1. "Playing two ties yesterday with nearly not enough rest in between cost Angie dearly.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI offers condolences to Sweden
RI offers condolences to Sweden JAKARTA: The Indonesian government offered on Friday its condolences to Sweden over the death of foreign minister Anna Lindh. Spokesman for the Indonesian foreign ministry Marty Natalegawa said Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, on behalf of the Indonesian government, had sent a letter of condolence to Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP boosts security for Bush visit
RP boosts security for Bush visit PHILIPPINES: Philippine officials said on Friday they were already stepping up security measures to counter any possible threat against U.S. President George W. Bush during a planned eight-hour visit here next month. "Continuous security preparations are now being conducted in Metropolitan Manila to ensure the peaceful, historic visit of President Bush" on October 18, said Reynaldo Velasco, chief of police forces in the capital.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN fails to move KL on Acehnese
UN fails to move KL on Acehnese MALAYSIA: United Nations refugee officials said on Friday they had failed to obtain a promise from the Malaysian government that it would not deport more asylum-seekers from Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. ITALY 1x42
1. ITALY 1x42 Lafasciano takes Jakartans on a musical journey Electro-acoustic music arouses, challenges the listener
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
InterContinental to boost China unit
InterContinental to boost China unit SHANGHAI: InterContinental Hotels Group, the world's second largest hotel operator, plans to increase its presence in China two-fold over the next three years, the Shanghai Daily reported Friday. The newspaper quoted David Travers, general manager of the InterContinental Pudong Shanghai, as saying that the company wants to expand its portfolio on the mainland in the next three years to 80 hotels from the current 41.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Inul named PDI Perjuangan mascot
Inul named PDI Perjuangan mascot JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan) will name popular dangdut star Inul Daratista its mascot to woo voters, the party's secretary-general said here on Friday. "Choosing her will give us an advantage, which big Muslim- based parties cannot afford," Pramono said as quoted by Antara.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister says reforestation pledge will achieves little
Minister says reforestation pledge will achieves little Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi As Indonesia's priceless rainforests continue to disappear at alarming rates, 15 provinces signed an agreement in the South Sulawesi town of Malino to replant around 300,000 hectares of barren land. However, Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla, speaking at the ceremony, held out little hope it would actually achieve anything.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Endorsement sought for bill on water resources
Endorsement sought for bill on water resources Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' working committee is working around the clock to finish the deliberation of the water resource bill, despite the mounting protests of nongovernmental organizations.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Secularization
Secularization Some of my ideas in your article about me and my thoughts (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 17, 2003, page 3) were not precisely, or even correctly, reported and I wanted to make the following remarks: 1. When asked about "secularization" or being myself a secular person, my answer was very precise: It is important first to have a clear definition of what the concept of "secularization" actually means.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI offers condolences to Sweden
RI offers condolences to Sweden JAKARTA: The Indonesian government offered on Friday its condolences to Sweden over the death of foreign minister Anna Lindh. Spokesman for the Indonesian foreign ministry Marty Natalegawa said Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda, on behalf of the Indonesian government, had sent a letter of condolence to Swedish Prime Minister Goran Persson.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
India approves SE Asia amity treaty
India approves SE Asia amity treaty INDIA: India's cabinet approved on Thursday the country's accession to a treaty of amity and cooperation in Southeast Asia, bringing it closer to countries within ASEAN. India had said it would be willing to accede to the treaty in a statement at the first India-ASEAN Summit held in Cambodia in November, 2002.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Monitoring Internet bad for business'
'Monitoring Internet bad for business' Upon the basis of evident that terrorist suspects used the Internet to communicate with their network, the City Police recently called for Internet kiosk (warnet) owners to stay vigilant in keeping track of users' identities, particularly those who are not regular customers. The same call has been made to community unit chiefs (RW) and neighborhood unit chiefs (RT), in particular to be on the alert for strangers in their areas.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
The Marriott reopening
The Marriott reopening Well over a month after the event it is hard to forget the deadly car bomb attack that devastated JW Marriott Hotel in the Mega Kuningan business district, Central Jakarta, on Aug. 5 this year. Twelve people were killed and 147 others injured by the blast, which was believed to be linked to global terrorism.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Special weekend buffet at Novotel
Special weekend buffet at Novotel YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta Novotel Hotel will offer a special weekend buffet in conjunction with its September 2003 program. The buffet will be available on Friday and Saturday evening from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. at the Kedaton Restaurant. Tex Mex -- a fusion of Texan and Mexican cuisine will feature on Friday evenings -- while Spices & Herbs -- a selection of spicy dishes from around the world -- will be Saturday's fare.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
New KPUD feared to disrupt election process in Papua
New KPUD feared to disrupt election process in Papua Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The planned establishment of Local General Elections Commission (KPUD) in the soon to be declared province of West Irian Jaya, will disrupt the preparations for the polls in the whole of Papua next year, an official says.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Angie's Bali bid ended by Obata
Angie's Bali bid ended by Obata The Jakarta Post Jakarta Angelique Widjaja's hopes for a repeat win of the Wismilak International WTA tennis tournament were dashed after she was beaten in the quarterfinals in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Friday. But Angie's bid in the doubles with Venezuelan Maria Vento- Kabchi is still intact. The top seeds registered a 2-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over Trudi Musgrave (Australia) / Abigail Spears (U.S.).
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Secularization
Secularization Some of my ideas in your article about me and my thoughts (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 17, 2003, page 3) were not precisely, or even correctly, reported and I wanted to make the following remarks: 1. When asked about "secularization" or being myself a secular person, my answer was very precise: It is important first to have a clear definition of what the concept of "secularization" actually means.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gedong Bondholoemakso: A historical building in 'limbo'
Gedong Bondholoemakso: A historical building in 'limbo' Kartika Bagus C., The Jakarta Post, Surakarta, Central Jawa It is an old, historic building, built upon the order of the King of Surakarta, Sultan Pakoe Boewono X, in 1917. Unlike other old buildings in town, which are mostly in a pathetic condition, it looks amazingly good. The white, flamboyant edifice with thick walls is neat and grandiose indeed.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Alleged murder mastermind caught
Alleged murder mastermind caught Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta, Jakarta Police revealed here on Friday that they had arrested Gunawan Santoso, alias Acin, the alleged mastermind of the July 19 killing of PT Asaba president director Boedyharto Angsono and his bodyguard, Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) Second Sgt. Edy Siyep. Jakarta Police Detective Chief Sr. Comr.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
PAS leader praises Palestinian bombers
PAS leader praises Palestinian bombers Agencies, Kuala Lumpur The leader of Malaysia's main Islamist opposition on Friday lauded Palestinian suicide bombers as martyrs, while condemning Southeast Asian militants behind last month's suicide bomb attack in Jakarta. Abdul Hadi Awang, the president of Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS), voiced support for the Palestinian militant group Hamas in comments to journalists after opening the PAS annual assembly.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Academic violence and culture
Academic violence and culture The deplorable tragedy that befell the Public Administration College (STPDN), Sumedang, West Java -- involving the death of Wahyu Hidayat (20), a first-year student, who was allegedly beaten to death by a group of senior students, followed by the mobbing of journalist-photographer, Bivansyah Dunda (26) of Koran Tempo by students of the same school -- has had repercussions both for the delinquent students and the reputation of the school (The Jakarta Post, Sept.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thai foundation donates rice for poor
Thai foundation donates rice for poor MAGELANG, Central Java: The Thailand-based foundation Tzu Chi says it is committed to donating 50,000 tons of rice to the poor in Indonesia. "Last year, we did a similar charity program in Afghanistan when that country was disrupted by a war, and this year we do in Indonesia," foundation donation distribution coordinator Sudarmono said on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Navy tries out new weaponry
Navy tries out new weaponry JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) Commander Gen. Endriartono Sutarto and Navy top brass observed on Friday the testing of the Navy's new Czech-made missile launcher RM-70 GRAD in the East Java town of Banyuwangi. Indonesia purchased four of the missile launchers to replace the old KPR BM 14/17, which had been in service for more than 40 years. "I think it is the right time for us to strengthen the Navy's weaponry by replacing old equipment.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stone age meets church in Indonesian Papua
Stone age meets church in Indonesian Papua Dean Yates Reuters Hebuba, Papua Against the backdrop of mist-shrouded mountains and a new brick church, tribesmen in Indonesia's restive Papua province grabbed their bows and began firing arrows into more than 100 pigs tied to stakes. The dying pigs howled and thrashed madly. A few bloodied beasts broke free, sending women and children scattering until groups of men from the warlike Dani tribe brought them down.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
UN fails to move KL on Acehnese
UN fails to move KL on Acehnese MALAYSIA: United Nations refugee officials said on Friday they had failed to obtain a promise from the Malaysian government that it would not deport more asylum-seekers from Indonesia's war-torn Aceh province.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Papua: 8 x 4 lines:
1. Papua: 8 x 4 lines: New KPUD feared to disrupt poll process 2. Nias: 22 x 2 lines: Three suspects arrested over sugar smuggling in Nias 3. Lampung: 35 x 1 line: Six Lampung councillors charged with graft 4. Waduk: 40 1 line W. Java to go ahead with contentious dam 5. Sampurna: 16 x 2 lines Sampoerna offers academic scholarships
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hyatt holds party for bikers
Hyatt holds party for bikers YOGYAKARTA: The five-star Hyatt Regency Hotel will hold a party for bikers on Friday night, Sep.19, at the Bogey's Teras restaurant, which is located next to the hotel's golf course. Those attending the Biker's Night Party have the chance to win various door prizes -- including a night at the Jakarta Grand Hyatt and Bali Grand Hyatt -- according to the hotel's Public Relations Officer Jeni Handayani Ratnasari.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's troubled Papua fears for future
Indonesia's troubled Papua fears for future It was a typical Sunday in a village not far from the highland town of Wamena in Indonesia's restive Papua province. Word spread that police from the feared elite mobile brigade were on their way. Villagers, wearing their best clothes at a Mass in a church, dropped their prayer books and fled, said one village elder. Many ran for the mountains that ring this mainly Christian region of the world's most populous Muslim nation.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poor civil registration leads to rights deprivation: UN
Poor civil registration leads to rights deprivation: UN M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United Nations (UN) prodded the Indonesian government on Friday to establish, as soon as possible, a comprehensive and non-discriminatory civil registration system to ensure efficient development planning and protect the rights of its citizen.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, September 13, 2003
TV Today: Saturday, September 13, 2003 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Panggung Boneka 7:30 Music 8:30 Documentary 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Religious Teachings 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Battle of Wits 1:00 News: Berita Siang 3:00 City News 4:00 Children Show 5:00 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Puppet Show TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Correct attitude
Correct attitude to combat terrorism From Forum Keadilan The recent terrorist act at Marriott Hotel, Jakarta, in which about a dozen innocent civilians were killed, has invited debates among observers, politicians and activists of non-governmental organizations. A human rights advocate has made a statement that prompts public opinion to blame the security apparatus, instead of condemning the brutality of terrorism, which overtly violates human rights.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 APEC and maritime security measures Makarim Wibisono Chairman APEC Counter Terrorism Task Force Jakarta 2. Ria -- Preventive use of force justified 1 X 45 Preventive use of force may be justifiable Vladimir Dvorkin RIA Novosti Moscow 2. China -- Nation's diplomacy serves development 1 X 30 China's diplomacy aids development Zheng Yu 'China Daily'
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement
NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's largest Muslim organization, Nadhlatul Ulama (NU), announced on Friday that it had embarked on a "Second Wali Songo movement" to spread Islam worldwide through peaceful means. The movement was announced by NU chairman Hasyim Muzadi, who said that NU had started to send its best members abroad to spread Islam peacefully.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Governor: Jakarta needs more retail centers
Governor: Jakarta needs more retail centers Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Construction of supermarkets, shopping malls, and other shopping facilities will likely continue in the city as Governor Sutiyoso says his administration welcomes those interested in the business. "We still need more shopping facilities as you can see that the existing shopping malls are always crowded," Sutiyoso told the media on Friday.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism-RI-Aceh-GAM
Terrorism-RI-Aceh-GAM Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has prepared the necessary documents to have the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) separatist group and its leaders placed on the United Nations's list of terrorist groups, a government official says. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the government had enough evidence to convince the world that GAM had been involved in a series of terrorist acts in the country.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
On Uncle Sam vs the world
On Uncle Sam vs the world I refer to the letter by David Wallis titled Uncle Sam vs the world published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1. This aptly titled letter is a sad reflection of the state of U.S. relations with, not all, but much of the world. The U.S. administration garnered little support for the second Iraq war because the U.S. could not convince the majority of nations of the rightness of its cause nor how best to deal with the acknowledged problem of the regime in Iraq.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dance teaches kings how to be good leaders
Dance teaches kings how to be good leaders Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Here is how the age-old Yogyakarta sultans (kings) taught statecraft to their successors: through a symbolical representation in a court dance, Bedhaya Sang Amurwabumi The dance, which used to be performed strictly inside the court, was created in 1990 and dedicated to the late Sultan Hamengku Buwono IX.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
No terrorist network in NTT: Police
No terrorist network in NTT: Police KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Although threats have been increasing against the local administration, the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Police says that they have detected no terrorist networks that could jeopardize the political stability in the province. "The police have detected the increasing terror threat and acts against the local administration over the last two months, but they were an expression of certain parties' disappointment with the government.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 APEC and Maritime Security Makarim Wibisono Chairman APEC's Counterterrorism Task Force Jakartaq International terrorism has made the world a far more dangerous place than when the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was born in 1989. And the need to secure our region's economy and trade from terrorism has become an important and major focus of the APEC agenda. At the meeting of APEC leaders in Shanghai in 2001, counterterrorism efforts were placed firmly on the APEC agenda.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bulgarian President visits Indonesia
Bulgarian President visits Indonesia Bulgarian President Georgi Purbanov arrived here on Friday for a four-day state visit aimed at enhancing diplomatic relations and cooperation between the two countries. Purbanov, the first-ever Bulgarian president to visit Indonesia, will have bilateral talks with President Megawati Soekarnoputri at the State Palace on Saturday. After the talks, Megawati and Purbanov are expected to hold a joint media conference.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Governors, editors to visit Aceh
Governors, editors to visit Aceh BANDA ACEH: A group of 30 governors from across the country will meet in the Aceh provincial capital of Banda Aceh from Sept. 23 through Sept. 25 to discuss a vast range of development issues. The governors will be accompanied by heads of the provincial development planning board (Bappeda). The meeting is being arranged by Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso as chairman of the All Indonesia Administrations Association (APSI).
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA spokesman missing in river
IBRA spokesman missing in river Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) spokesman Raymond van Beekum was reported missing after a rafting trip down Cisadane River, West Java, on Friday. IBRA is conducting a media workshop at the Lido Lake and Conference Hotel, Bogor, and the rafting trip, organized by MainAir, is part of the itinerary. The trip started at about 2 p.m. and most of the participants had returned to the hotel by 7 p.m.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ciliwung to become ecotourism site
Ciliwung to become ecotourism site JAKARTA: As part of the Clean River national movement, the City Environmental Agency is due to launch a high-profile program, Ciliwung Ecotourism 2003, on Saturday, aiming at restoring the water quality and the environment of the river basin.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Water resource management
Water resource management We read with interest your front-page Sept. 10 article, entitled Water resource bill needs examining, in which the World Bank is credited with some of the content on the draft Water Law. The draft law is a good one, but the credit must go to committed leaders in the government and to a long process of analysis and public consultation, rather than to foreign advisers.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA can't fulfill govt request for higher proceeds
IBRA can't fulfill govt request for higher proceeds The Jakarta Post, Sukabumi, West Java The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it would not be able to collect a more money to help finance the 2003 state budget deficit, which will be wider than initially projected. IBRA director of finance Harry A.S. Sukadis said on Friday that the agency could only contribute around Rp 18 trillion (US$2.17 billion) in cash to the state this year.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI assured access to question Hambali
RI assured access to question Hambali Rita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Washington, D.C The United States is guaranteeing that it will give Indonesia access to Hambali, alias Riduan Isamuddin, after it obtains as much information from one of the world's top terror suspects in a bid to break up the world terrorist network, a top Pentagon official says.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Songwriter's business partner in hot water
Songwriter's business partner in hot water JAKARTA: Renowned children's songwriter Papa T Bob is being questioned by South Jakarta Police as a witness in relation to a fraudulent business deal allegedly committed by his business partner. Head of the police's criminal investigation division, Comr. Merdisyam, said Bob and Sebastian Als Fritz had rented a Toyota Soluna for Rp 5.2 million since June as part of a business project.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Astra to launch 1,000-cc car
Astra to launch 1,000-cc car JAKARTA: Indonesia's largest automotive company, PT Astra International, plans to launch a Toyota passenger vehicle with an engine capacity of 1,000 cc in January, an official with the company said on Friday. "The new vehicle will be the small version of the Toyota Kijang," the official, who declined to be named, told Dow Jones Newswires. The Toyota Kijang is Astra's best selling minivan produced with Japan's Toyota Motor Corp.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rinaldi works around the clock
Rinaldi works around the clock Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rinaldi dismantles the inside of an antique clock then puts it back together again in a matter of hours. The hands of the clock perfectly split the seconds. The clock repairman is one of a few whose lives are dedicated to the unique craft of working with time, or more precisely the device for indicating it.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian currencies mixed late, new capital rules hit baht
Asian currencies mixed late, new capital rules hit baht Dow Jones Singapore The baht weakened Friday on the Thai central bank's move to crackdown on speculative trading, while other regional currencies closed the Asian session mixed. Effective Friday, the Thai central bank capped at 50 million baht the amount nonresidents can deposit with domestic banks in the short-term that isn't trade or investment related.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam construction
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam construction Nana Rukmana The Jakarta Post Cirebon, West Java Despite protests, the West Java provincial administration will go ahead with construction of a dam in Jatigede, Sumedang regency, to irrigate farmland along the province's north coast. The project has sparked protest by residents of the area who feel they were unfairly compensated for the land that was appropriated for the dam.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Name Close Change Trading
Name Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 110 0 282,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 0 1,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,025 0 122,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 20 5 350,000 Alumindo Light 215 0 15,000 Andhi Chandra 500 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 825 25 25,500 Aneka Tambang 875 0 2,913,500 Anta Express Tour & Travel 145 0 0 Anugrah Tambak 130 10 25,000 Apac Citra 195 0 1,500 Apexindo Pratama 365 0 887,500 Aqua Golden...
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
No big trucks
No big trucks during peak hours From Suara Karya One of the main causes of traffic congestion on toll roads, particularly the Jakarta-Bekasi-Cikampek section is the large trucks and other industrial vehicles and container trucks during rush hour, which clog up the road and cause massive traffic jams.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen still missing in Kupang waters
Fishermen still missing in Kupang waters KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Local police are still searching for five fishermen who went missing mysteriously on Aug. 13 in Kupang waters. Provincial Police Chief Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said on Friday that the police had deployed dozens of officers to search for the five fishermen, all residents of Namosain, Alak district, but the search has been fruitless.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sampoerna offers scholarships for talented students
Sampoerna offers scholarships for talented students The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Concerned about the increasing flight of Indonesian scientists and researchers overseas, the Sampoerna Foundation, in cooperation with the government, is offering academic scholarships for exemplary, but underprivileged, students to senior high schools and universities both at home and abroad.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
48 factories suspend operations
48 factories suspend operations SURABAYA, East Java: Amid the prolonged drought in East Java, 48 fertilizer factories have suspended their operations, as farmers have been unable to work their land and are waiting for the dry season to end. Chairman of the Association of small- and medium-scale fertilizer producers Noer Soetjipto said on Friday in Surabaya that the figure was expected to increase in the next two months, as the rainy season was forecast to arrive in early December.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 13, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, September 13, 2003 Exhibitions * Painting Di Tepi Cahaya Bali by Mangu Putra, Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Jl. Palmerah Selatan No. 17, Central Jakarta (Tel. 5483008 ext. 7910/7911), until Sept. 14. * Painting Painthinkting by F. Sigit Santoso, Edwin's Gallery Jl. Kemang Raya No. 21, Kemang, South Jakarta (Tel. 7194721), until Sept. 14. * Western ready-to- wear with Indian touch by designer Bonnie Hazuria at FUSIONS boutique Saberro House, Jln Kemang Raya 10 A (Tel.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TNT Indonesian president promoted
TNT Indonesian president promoted JAKARTA: International courier service TNT has appointed Colin Moran -- previously president director of the firm's Indonesian unit -- as managing director for Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. TNT praised Moran for his performance in Indonesia.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Young artists dominate 'MTV' 2003 Award
Young artists dominate 'MTV' 2003 Award The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Young artists in the country's entertainment business dominated the MTV Indonesia 2003 Awards, which was held at the Bung Karno Indoor Tennis Stadium in Central Jakarta on Friday evening. The best female artist winner went to pop artist Audy. The singer also secured the award in the Most Promising and Outstanding Young Diva category.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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* Headlines: NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement 2
* Headlines: NU declares Second 'Wali Songo' movement 2 * National: Abstention not significant in 2004 polls: Experts 4 * Archipelago: W. Java to go ahead with controversial dam 5 * Opinion: Is SARS really making a return?
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Hambali apparently singing to U.S. investigators
Hambali apparently singing to U.S. investigators Rita A. Widiadana The Jakarta Post Washington, D.C The United States is guaranteeing that it will give Indonesia access to Hambali, alias Riduan Isamuddin, after it obtains as much information from one of the world's top terror suspects in a bid break up the world terrorist network, a top Pentagon official says.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police special centers help sexual crime victims
Police special centers help sexual crime victims Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a comfortable room, a young woman in an attractive blazer chats with two young boys in elementary school uniforms. Every once in a while, the woman, who has introduced herself to the children as "auntie", poses a question to the boys in a low-pitched voice accompanied by empathetic gestures. The children answer the questions and watch as their "auntie" types them into a computer.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
The endangered art of kris making
The endangered art of kris making Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Kris making is becoming an endangered species in Java -- the land of the dagger and a symbol of the Javanese mysticism. Empu Djeno Harumbrodjo, 75, is one of the (some even say the only) surviving empu, or the seasoned kris maker. Understandably, while the demand for kris remains steady and the makers drop in number, he is overwhelmed by the incoming orders.
Sat, 13 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to send special envoy to Myanmar
RI to send special envoy to Myanmar Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has decided to go ahead with a plan to send a special envoy to Myanmar, since the junta has given no indication that opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi will be released anytime soon. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday that the special envoy would leave for Yangon soon to convey Indonesia's stance on the issue to Myanmar leaders.
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'Ujungan', blood sacrifice for rain
'Ujungan', blood sacrifice for rain Agus Maryono and Mamock NG, The Jakarta Post, Banjarnegara, Central Java Suparno moaned in pain as his arms and legs were beaten with a rattan stick. His legs and arms were swollen from the beating. The next strike brought blood from his left leg and sent him to his back, his hands raised in a gesture of surrender. Thousands of spectators cheered as Suparno was led from the arena for treatment.
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Six Lampung councillors charged with graft
Six Lampung councillors charged with graft Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, Lampung Prosecutors have named at least six members of the Bandarlampung legislative council in Lampung province as suspects in a Rp 3.8 billion (US$447,058) corruption case. The suspects are councillors who served as members of the council's committee that drafted the 2001, 2002 and 2003 budgets, from which the funds were misused.
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Govt condemns Israel over Arafat
Govt condemns Israel over Arafat Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government condemned Israel on Friday over its plan to forcefully oust Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and warned that such a move would only destabilize security conditions in the region. It also expressed the country's readiness to mobilize support from member countries of the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) and the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) to oppose the move.
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Inspection or corruption?
Inspection or corruption? From Kontan Jakarta's land transportation office plans to conduct private vehicle roadworthiness inspections as a prerequisite for extending motor vehicle registrations. This is reportedly meant to guarantee the roadworthiness of all cars and prevent further air pollution in the city. However, it is public knowledge that such a scheme could well develop into a breeding ground for corruption.
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Public minivan catches fire, one dies
Public minivan catches fire, one dies CIREBON, West Java: A security guard died aboard an angkot public minivan that caught on fire on Friday after colliding with a private minibus in the West Java town of Cirebon. Four others also suffered serious burns in the incident, and are still undergoing intensive treatment at a local hospital. The victims did not receive immediate help, since the incident occurred in Pesindangan village at 2:30 a.m., when local residents were still asleep.
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Is the free market system compatible with our health system?
Is the free market system compatible with our health system? M. Iqbal Mochtar, Ministry of Health, Makassar, South Sulawesi In an international survey conducted to measure the health system in 191 countries, Indonesia's health system was categorized as bad and was among the worst in Southeast Asian countries. Health experts here have blamed many factors attributed to the centralized health system.
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West Java to go ahead with contentious dam
West Java to go ahead with contentious dam Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Despite protests, the West Java provincial administration will go ahead with construction of a dam in Jatigede, Sumedang regency, to irrigate farmland along the province's north coast. The project has sparked protest by residents of the area who feel they were unfairly compensated for the land that was appropriated for the dam.
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No terrorist network in NTT: Police
No terrorist network in NTT: Police KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Although threats have been increasing against the local administration, the East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Police says that they have detected no terrorist networks that could jeopardize the political stability in the province. "The police have detected the increasing terror threat and acts against the local administration over the last two months, but they were an expression of certain parties' disappointment with the government.
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Russian Embassy to hold bazaar
Russian Embassy to hold bazaar JAKARTA: The Russian Embassy is to hold a charity bazaar on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Russian ambassador's official residence at Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 1, Kuningan, South Jakarta. According to a media release received by Antara, the one-day bazaar will be open to the public at a cover charge of Rp 20,000 (approximately US$2.35) per person.
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Abstention not significant in 2004 polls: Experts
Abstention not significant in 2004 polls: Experts Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite high public distrust toward political parties, abstention will not be that significant in the 2004 general elections, political analysts say. The number of people not exercising their voting rights may be negligible, should political parties improve their performance ahead of the elections. E.
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Ship makers to meet in Surabaya
Ship makers to meet in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: Shipmakers in the Asia-Pacific region were scheduled to hold a meeting in Surabaya on Sept. 15 to 18 to discuss the latest technology in the shipping industry. State-owned ship company PT PAL Indonesia spokesman Asik said on Friday that a number of countries such as Japan, Malaysia and China would attend the meeting.
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IMF urges Asia to curb huge foreign exchange surplus
IMF urges Asia to curb huge foreign exchange surplus David Williams, Agence France-Presse, Washington Emerging Asian economies have boosted foreign exchange reserves massively in 18 months, presenting a new menace to the global economy, the IMF warned Thursday. Emerging Asia's reserves soared US$170 billion in 2002 to about $1 trillion, according to an International Monetary Fund study in the twice-yearly World Economic Outlook report.
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Shares Close Change Trading
Shares Close Change Trading Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 7,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 110 0 282,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 135 0 1,000 Alakasa Industrindo 145 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,025 0 122,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 20 5 350,000 Alumindo Light 215 0 15,000 Andhi Chandra 500 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 825 25 25,500 Aneka Tambang 875 0 2,913,500 Anta Express Tour & Travel 145 0 0 Anugrah Tambak 130 10 25,000 Apac Citra 195 0 1,500 Apexindo Pratama 365 0 887,500 Aqua Golden...
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Lafasciano takes Jakartans on a musical journey
Lafasciano takes Jakartans on a musical journey Placido, Contributor, Jakarta At the end of the evening, the receptive audience at the Erasmus Huis in South Jakarta granted Domenico Lafasciano a standing ovation. No more that his virtuoso performance deserved. In a 90-minute concert on Tuesday, the Italian guitar maestro took the beyond-capacity crowd on a journey through melodies that enchanted, captured, impressed and made the audience think.
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Indonesians must accept passport rule
Indonesians must accept passport rule V.K. Chin, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia Employers will have more choices in recruiting foreign workers following the Government's decision to include more countries in the exercise. This will definitely ease the present tight situation the Government is in, having to depend on one or two countries for such labor. It is not a good policy to be dependent on so few suppliers, which can lead to problems later on.
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Don't expect business as usual next year: Boediono
Don't expect business as usual next year: Boediono Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono warned bankers on Friday to remain prudent as the economy would continue to face uncertainties next year. Boediono explained that the uncertainties escalated because of possible political tension during the general election year and at a time when the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would no longer take an active role in designing the country's economic programs.
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Crackdown on expats continues
Crackdown on expats continues JAKARTA: The City Population and Civil Registration Agency has checked, as of Friday, the documents of as many as 1,175 foreigners working in four municipalities, discovering many violations of entry permits. Agency head Silviana Murni said that the Operation for Foreigner Supervision and Order (OPPOA) was being carried out from May to October in cooperation with the immigration office. "We have a map showing the location of their workplaces.
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Russian Embassy to hold bazaar
Russian Embassy to hold bazaar JAKARTA: The Russian Embassy is to hold a charity bazaar on Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Russian ambassador's official residence at Jl. Karet Pedurenan No. 1, Kuningan, South Jakarta. According to a media release received by Antara, the one-day bazaar will be open to the public at a cover charge of Rp 20,000 (approximately US$2.35) per person.
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It is ironic that despite being an agricultural country with
It is ironic that despite being an agricultural country with farmers consisting the majority of its population, Indonesia remains to be the world's largest food importer. Every year, the country imports at least 2 million tons of rice, 1.6 million tons of sugar, and 1.3 million tons of soybean. This means that rice, sugar and soybean supplies remain insufficient to meet the country's demands. Why should this happen?