Archive: 15 September 2003
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Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia trying to evade AFTA with duties on cars?
Malaysia trying to evade AFTA with duties on cars? Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur A Malaysian opposition leader on Sunday sought a review of proposed excise duties for imported cars, saying consumers were entitled to cheaper cars under a regional free trade pact.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to attend money laundering meet
RI to attend money laundering meet AMBON, Maluku: Indonesia will send a delegation to a conference on money laundering in Hong Kong on Sept. 16, a government official said here on Saturday. "Soon after I hand over my position as the acting governor of Maluku to my successor, I will leave for Hong Kong via Jakarta along with eight other officials," Inspector General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Sinyo Sarundajang said. Home minister Hari Sabarno is to install on Monday Brig. Gen.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Watch a movie, in your own cinema
Watch a movie, in your own cinema Rapid development in home entertainment technology has contributed to lifestyle changes, particularly for those living in big cities. Now, people can enjoy a movie, TV show or sports program in their own homes, with sound and picture quality almost as good as that of the commercial cinema. "In Jakarta, home theaters are getting more and more popular.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Reforestation program under threat
Reforestation program under threat KOTABARU TOWN, South Kalimantan: A reforestation program for 83-hectares of deforested area in Kotabaru and Tanah Bumbu regencies is under threat, since the teakwood seedlings that were planted in the two barren areas have died due to the prolonged drought.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sales of DVD player set to jump amid fall in prices
Sales of DVD player set to jump amid fall in prices Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta The sale of DVD players in the Indonesian electronics market recorded a significant increase over the past several months as the price of the devices dropped. The entry of more affordable brands from emerging electronics producing countries has also contributed to the significant increase in DVD sales.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Troops kill five more alleged rebels in Aceh
Troops kill five more alleged rebels in Aceh Agencies, Banda Aceh/Meulaboh Five more suspected rebels were killed in clashes between Indonesian Military (TNI) troops and members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Aceh province, military officers said on Sunday. Troops shot dead a GAM subdistrict military commander during a two-hour battle in the hilly area of Cot Meureuhong, Aceh Besar district, on Saturday, said First Lt. Kadir, who led 23 troops in a raid on the guerrillas.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Opposition ups against move to amend antiterror law
Opposition ups against move to amend antiterror law Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A retired police officer has joined human rights groups in opposing the government's plan to amend Law No. 15/2003 on antiterrorism that would give the military a greater role in preventing terrorism here.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ballet soothes hearts of the needy
Ballet soothes hearts of the needy Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Heart Foundation has arranged a two-day performance of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake by the Russian State Ballet of Moscow as part of its annual fund-raising drive and awareness campaign in commemoration of World Heart Day, which falls on Sept. 28. Preceding the matinee and evening public performances on Sept. 12 and Sept.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dementieva thrashes top seed Rubin in WTA final
Dementieva thrashes top seed Rubin in WTA final Agencies, Nusa Dua, Bali Second seed Elena Dementieva took an unexpected victory by making easy work of top seed Chanda Rubin 6-2, 6-1 in the singles final of the Wismilak International WTA tournament here on Sunday. Dementieva, who was defeated by Rubin at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, played aggressively throughout the 68-minute game, a marked change from her usual style of only picking up speed in the later sets.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/
JP/17/ Red carpet treatment for privileged customers Andi M. Sadat Contributor Jakarta Although the national economy has not fully recovered, some businesses are thriving. The country's major banks are one example. As noted marketing management expert Rhenald Kasali said at a seminar held by Bank NISP: "You shouldn't mope around or be drowned in pessimism caused by the news in the media. That will only make your competitors happy, as they will actively make the best of the situation.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Explosive materials found at dump
Explosive materials found at dump JAKARTA: A package of explosive materials was discovered at a dump on Jl. Peninggaran Barat II, Kebayoran Lama, South Jakarta, on Saturday, a police officer said. South Jakarta chief of detectives Comr. Merdisyam said the explosive materials were discovered inside five tubes wrapped in a plastic bag. "We found dangerous materials in five tubes, two of which were large," he said, declining to reveal the type of materials or whether an investigation had commenced.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bulgaria offers defense cooperation, cautiously
Bulgaria offers defense cooperation, cautiously On the sidelines of his four-day visit to Indonesia, due to be completed on Monday, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov shared his views about Bulgaria's transition from a communist country into a democratic state and about defense cooperation with Indonesia. The following is an excerpt of his interview with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba and Oei Eng Goan.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia welcomes lifting of Libya sanctions
Indonesia welcomes lifting of Libya sanctions Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government welcomed on Sunday the decision of the United Nations Security Council to lift sanctions against Libya, hoping that the move would put an end to the sour relations between Tripoli and the international community.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rubin meets
Rubin meets Dementieva in final match Agence France-Presse Nusa Dua, Bali Top seed Chanda Rubin will face second seed Elena Dementieva in a United States versus Russia singles final of the WTA tournament here on Sunday. Rubin fought her way into Sunday's US$225,000 championship match by defeating Japan's Saori Obata, 6-2, 7-5, while Dementieva advanced with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Maria Vento-Kabchi of Venezuela.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 15, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, September 15, 2003 Exhibitions * Video Art from Netherlands, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), until Oct. 4. * The Fascinating World of Traditional Indonesian Textiles, Borneo Gallery, Jl. Kemang Utara Raya 58 B, Kemang, South Jakarta, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Oct 5. * Calligraphy Adzan by Syaiful Adnan, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Amien to seek foreign support
Amien to seek foreign support JAKARTA: National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais is to seek international support for his presidential bid in 2004 along with his running mate, likely from the Indonesian Military (TNI). Amien, also People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker, embarked for Canberra on Sunday to meet with Australian Prime Minister John Howard to solicit his support. Speaking here on Saturday, Amien said he was also seeking a chance to meet U.S. President George W.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian general elections shaping up
Malaysian general elections shaping up Lawrence Bartlett, Agence-France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's first elections in 22 years without Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad's dominating presence are shaping up as a fight for the soul of the Muslim majority, a congress of the hardline Islamic Party (PAS) showed at the weekend.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
5,300 join PTDI reemployment test
5,300 join PTDI reemployment test BANDUNG: By the final deadline late Friday evening, 5,300 of 9,400 suspended employees of state-owned aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) had submitted their forms for the company's selection test. The company is seeking to rehire 3,400 employees through a selection process, following its mass lay-off in May. PTDI president director Muhammad Nuril Fuad said on Saturday that many of the employees who did not return the forms had found new jobs.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cisadane river severely polluted
Cisadane river severely polluted Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Thousands of residents in Tangerang regency living along the banks of the Cisadane river are at risk to various kinds of illnesses due to the high level of chemical and metal pollution in the river, a report has said.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Trust in high state institutions drops: Survey
Trust in high state institutions drops: Survey A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public trust of high state institutions -- particularly the presidential office and the People's Consultative Assembly -- has dropped significantly in 2003, a survey says. The survey, organized by the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), showed that people's trust in the presidential office had dropped from 52 percent in 2002 to 37 percent in 2003.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Competition in Plasma TV market gets tighter
Competition in Plasma TV market gets tighter Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Technologically sophisticated Plasma TVs are exclusive, expensive and prestigious products aimed at the few who are on top of the social pyramid. Still expensive even by European and North American standards, Plasma TV has slowly penetrated Indonesia's corporate and household market sectors. Compared with the bulky conventional TV sets, Plasma TVs have a noticeably far thinner monitor.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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JP/3/ Bulgaria offers defense cooperation, but under strict control (This is not a direct quotation) On the sidelines of his four-day visit to Indonesia, due to be completed on Monday, Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov shared his views about Bulgaria's transition from a communist country into a democratic state and about defense cooperation with Indonesia. The following is an excerpt of his interview with The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba and Oei Eng Goan.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parvanov reaches out for Buddha in C. Java
Parvanov reaches out for Buddha in C. Java Syaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and his wife Sorka Petrova Parvanova visited the Prambanan and Borobudur temples on Sunday, one day before ending their four-day visit to Indonesia aimed at enhancing diplomatic ties. The Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta was closed to the public before Parvanov arrived there for around a 45-minute trip.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 APEC and maritime security measures Makarim Wibisono, Chairman APEC's Counterterrorism Task Force, Jakarta 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAc..r.. Audio-DVD-market Sales of DVD player set to jump amid fall in prices Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta The sale of DVD players in the Indonesian electronics market recorded a significant increase over the past several months as the price of the devices dropped. The entry of more affordable brands from emerging electronics producing countries has also contributed to the significant increase in DVD sales.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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?
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bulgaria, Indonesia seek closer trade relationship
Bulgaria, Indonesia seek closer trade relationship Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian and Bulgarian business lobby groups signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Saturday to preserve and stimulate investments and exports between the two countries. Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) Aburizal Bakrie said that the deal would act as a bridge to link businesspeople of the two countries.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Amien seeks support from Bush, Howard
Amien seeks support from Bush, Howard JAKARTA: National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais is to seek international support for his presidential bid in 2004 along with his running mate, likely from the Indonesian Military (TNI). Amien, also People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker, embarked for Canberra on Sunday to meet with Australian Prime Minister John Howard to solicit his support. Speaking here on Saturday, Amien said he was also seeking a chance to meet U.S. President George W.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
S. Sumatra tense, fate of governor elect iffy
S. Sumatra tense, fate of governor elect iffy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The situation in the South Sumatra capital of Palembang was still tense, following the political uncertainty on governor elect Syahrial Oesman who failed to be sworn in on Friday. Thousands of people -- for and against Syahrial -- have spent two days at the gubernatorial office in the city, while hundreds of anti-riot police were deployed, in anticipation of clashes between the two groups.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
200 TB patients in dire need of treatment
200 TB patients in dire need of treatment JAYAPURA, Papua: At least 200 tuberculosis (TB) patients in the mountainous regency of Bintang, Papua, are in desperate need of medical treatment, a local official has said. The patients -- both adults and children -- were in a serious condition since they had suffered from the infectious disease for some time, head of the district's health office, Paulus Sumino said here Saturday.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Maluku to have new governor
Maluku to have new governor AMBON, Maluku: Home Minister Hari Sabarno is scheduled to swear in Brig. Gen. (ret) Karel Ralahalu as governor and Mohammad Abdullah Latuconsina as deputy governor on Sept. 15. Cak Saimima, a public administration assistant to the governor, said here on Saturday that acting governor Sinyo Sarundayang has been asked to coordinate with the provincial legislative council to make necessary preparations for the swearing-in ceremony.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra village has no cemetery
N. Sumatra village has no cemetery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Unlike other villages in North Sumatra, Klambir V has no public cemetery. Villagers say they have frequently asked the Hamparan Perak subdistrict administration to provide them with land to bury their dead, but have received no response. "This is the only village in the province without a public cemetery. Residents have no other choice but to bury their dead in their yards," said Arbain, head of the village with a population of 1,097.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parvanov reaches out for Buddha in C. Java
Parvanov reaches out for Buddha in C. Java Syaiful Amin, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and his wife Sorka Petrova Parvanova visited the Prambanan and Borobudur temples on Sunday, one day before ending their four-day visit to Indonesia aimed at enhancing diplomatic ties. The Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta was closed to the public before Parvanov arrived there for around a 45-minute trip.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Combating terrorism
Combating 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. Marines arrive in Philippines
U.S. Marines arrive in Philippines PHILIPPINES: About 1,500 U.S. Marines arrived aboard three ships at a former American naval base on Sunday for a weeklong war exercise designed to bolster regional security, officials said. Their arrival at Subic Bay, northwest of Manila, is part of a series of bilateral military drills and is not connected with next month's scheduled visit of President George W. Bush, the officials said.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
[b]More oppose
More oppose revisions to antiterror law 2. 2 x 24 Trust in high state institutions drops: Survey 3. 1 x 40 Low pay forces LIPI researchers to moonlight 4. 2 x 18 Troops kill five alleged Aceh rebels
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
House set to approve new money-laundering law
House set to approve new money-laundering law Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives is scheduled to approve on Tuesday a new version of the country's money-laundering law that would meet international standards, and is expected to be able to curb rampant money laundering more effectively.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Water disruption expected in Central Jakarta
Water disruption expected in Central Jakarta JAKARTA: Water utility PT Palyja announced on Sunday that some parts of Central Jakarta would experience disruption in water supplies due to engineering work. Palyja public relations manager Maria Sidabutar said that work was due to start on a 600-millimeter pipe on Jl. Cikini Raya, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday. The supply of water to residents living around Jl. Cikini Raya, Jl. RP. Soeroso, Jl. Sutan Syahrir, Jl. Moch Yamin and Jl.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/visit
JP/3/visit Parvanov reaches out for Buddha in C. Java Syaiful Amin The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Bulgarian President Georgi Parvanov and his wife Sorka Petrova Parvanova visited the Prambanan and Borobudur temples on Sunday, one day before ending their four-day visit to Indonesia aimed at enhancing diplomatic ties. The Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta was closed to the public before Parvanov arrived there for around a 45-minute trip.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tanjung Priok rights trial eventually start
Tanjung Priok rights trial eventually start Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There are 11 military officers expected to stand trial at the Jakarta ad hoc human rights tribunal Monday for alleged involvement in the Tanjung Priok killings, offering hope for families of the victims who have been waiting for justice over the past 19 years. Judge Andi Samsan Nganro, who will preside over the hearing, said on Sunday that the court would hear the case of Col.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
City not yet prepared to inaugurate busway
City not yet prepared to inaugurate busway Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite a number of delays, the city administration is still not yet ready to launch its bus rapid transit (BRT) system, popularly known as the busway, as two large questions remain to be answered. Many have questioned the busway program, scheduled to be launched early in January, since it appears that it cannot resolve the traffic chaos along the route from Blok M to Kota.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA spokesman found dead after river accident
IBRA spokesman found dead after river accident Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor After a two-day search, the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) spokesman Raymond van Beekum was found dead after a river rafting mishap near Sukasari village, Rumpin district, Bogor regency, on Sunday. Van Beekum went missing on Friday afternoon after a torrent of water suddenly swept him away during a rafting trip on the Cisadane River, following a media workshop organized by IBRA.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Government to revise draft on bankruptcy law
Government to revise draft on bankruptcy law The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an apparent bid to help companies with financial difficulties to undergo business restructuring, the government plans to revise the draft bankruptcy law, which is now being deliberated at the House of Representatives, an official said.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to repair Sumatra highway
Govt to repair Sumatra highway JAMBI CITY, Jambi: The central government will immediately disburse Rp 54 billion (US$6.3 million) to repair a 105-kilometer section of the Sumatra east coast highway -- between Muara Tembesi and Sarolangun. Rijal Jalil, a member of the House of Representatives, said here on Saturday that the funds for the repair project came from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the 2003 state budget.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Visits to dentist ineffective for 30 years
Visits to dentist ineffective for 30 years Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Hundreds of billions of rupiah have been spent on the School Dental Health Care Unit (UKGS) program for elementary students over the past few decades without producing satisfactory results, prompting the government to introduce fit-fissure sealant.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
IBRA prepares holding companies to manage unsold assets
IBRA prepares holding companies to manage unsold assets Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post , Bogor, West Java The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said it has started preparations to form a number of holding companies to manage its remaining unsold assets when it is disbanded in February 2004. "Preparations to form holding companies have been ongoing for some time.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, September 15, 2003
TV Program: Monday, September 15, 2003 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Cartoon 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 News: Berita Daerah 11:30 Music: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 1:00 Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 2:30 Music: Pop Daerah 3:00 Children's Program 4:00 Quiz: Cerdas Cermat 5:00 Children Show: Bando 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Jaya Suprana Show 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:30 Head to Head 11:30 Rock 12:30 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Honestly, I just know what WTO stands for'
'Honestly, I just know what WTO stands for' Free trade and very low tariffs on trade are deemed the basic tenets of the World Trade Organization (WTO), which recently held its Ministerial Meeting in Cancun, Mexico. However, there remains a large gap between rich and poor countries. As one of the members, Indonesia seem to be powerless, despite worldwide debate on the issue. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on the issue.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra village has no cemetery
N. Sumatra village has no cemetery MEDAN, North Sumatra: Unlike other villages in North Sumatra, Klambir V has no public cemetery. Villagers say they have frequently asked the Hamparan Perak subdistrict administration to provide them with land to bury their dead, but have received no response. "This is the only village in the province without a public cemetery. Residents have no other choice but to bury their dead in their yards," said Arbain, head of the village with a population of 1,097.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. Sumsel: 8 x 4 lines
1. Sumsel: 8 x 4 lines S. Sumatra tense, fate of governor elect iffy 2. Haryanto: 24 x 2 lines Recovering Haryanto wins more empathy from artist, legislator 3. Listrik: 22 x 2 lines Prolonged drought intensifies power crisis in Lampung
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mahathir leaves prudent legacy in parting budget
Mahathir leaves prudent legacy in parting budget Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur When Abdullah Ahmad Badawi takes over as Malaysia's fifth premier in November, there will be few economic worries on his mind. Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad shuffled the cards in his farewell budget on Friday, ending six years of pump-priming to cut a towering deficit and setting the economy on a sustainable track for his successor, analysts say.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indian firm can provide quality, inexpensive meat
Indian firm can provide quality, inexpensive meat Hind Agro Industries Ltd. (HAIL), which is based in New Delhi, can provide top quality water buffalo, sheep and goat meat products at very cheap prices, but Indonesian customers can not enjoy this because of the trade barrier imposed by the Ministry of Agriculture which bans the import of those products.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prolonged drought intensefies power crisis in Lampung
Prolonged drought intensefies power crisis in Lampung Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, Lampung Blackouts imposed by state-owned electricity company PLN in Lampung over the last several months have caused economic losses and moved customers to refuse to pay their bills. A gas station owner here said he had seen his daily revenue decline due to the blackouts, which now take place every two days. The blackouts originally took place every three days.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI to attend money laundering meet
RI to attend money laundering meet AMBON, Maluku: Indonesia will send a delegation to a conference on money laundering in Hong Kong on Sept. 16, a government official said here on Saturday. "Soon after I hand over my position as the acting governor of Maluku to my successor, I will leave for Hong Kong via Jakarta along with eight other officials," Inspector General of the Ministry of Home Affairs Sinyo Sarundajang said. Home minister Hari Sabarno is to install on Monday Brig. Gen.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Low pay forces LIPI researchers to moonlight
Low pay forces LIPI researchers to moonlight Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) researcher Sugiono invention comes from extra determination and dedication, sometimes removing financial gain from the consideration. Sugiono said he spent most of his free time rather than working time, used part of his small salary, used his own facilities and involved his wife and children as assistants en route to his inventions.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
No big trucks
No big trucks 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Watch a movie, in your own cinema
Watch a movie, in your own cinema Rapid development in home entertainment technology has contributed to lifestyle changes, particularly for those living in big cities. Now, people can enjoy a movie, TV show or sports program in their own homes, with sound and picture quality almost as good as that of the commercial cinema. "In Jakarta, home theaters are getting more and more popular.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stop blaming others over Aceh
Stop blaming others over Aceh After blaming the press, human rights groups and anyone who expresses a critical view on the military operation in Aceh as obstacles to the failure of the government to speedily eliminate the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the government has now found a new game to play: the Aceh local bureaucrats. The bureaucrats are not only seen as corrupt and unskilled but their loyalty to the Unitary Republic of Indonesia is questioned too.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Power crisis in Lampung intensifying
Power crisis in Lampung intensifying Oyos Saroso HN The Jakarta Post Bandarlampung, Lampung Blackouts imposed by state-owned electricity company PLN in Lampung over the last several months have caused economic losses and moved customers to refuse to pay their bills. A gas station owner here said he had seen his daily revenue decline due to the blackouts, which now take place every two days. The blackouts originally took place every three days.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Another sea park found in Karimata
Another sea park found in Karimata PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The clear water and diversity of coral reef ecosystems around the Karimata islands in West Kalimantan could match those at Bunaken sea park in North Sulawesi, an official said. Bunaken has long been known as a prominent tourist destination for scuba diving and snorkeling because of its beautiful waters.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/Marketing Perspective
JP/17/Marketing Perspective Promising future for sharia banks Ade Jamaludin Contributor Jakarta The main function or role of a bank as an intermediary institution -- more than saving and borrowing -- is gradually developing further in line with current public demand. Likewise, the emergence of sharia banks that are starting to proliferate in this country, where the majority of the population is Muslim.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Baby boy found dead
Baby boy found dead JAKARTA: A newborn baby boy was found dead on Sunday morning in front of the home of Suranto, a resident of the Army's Yon Sikon housing complex in Lenteng Agung, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. The baby's body was found wrapped in a yellow T-shirt and a yellow plastic wrapper. Traces of the placenta were also visible on the body. The body had been placed on the doorstep of the house. It was discovered by Suranto's wife, Suparti.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/TNI
JP/4/TNI More oppose revisions of antiterror law Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post Jakarta A retired police officer has joined human rights groups in opposing the government's plan to amend Law No. 15/2003 on antiterrorism that would give the military a greater role in preventing terrorism here.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Democracy fiesta and profits
Democracy fiesta and profits R. Kristiawan, Media Working Group for Election Program Science, Aesthetics, and Technology Foundation (SET), Jakarta rkristiawan@yahoo.com The upcoming elections will take place in the wake of the media's liberalization, since 1998. At first, this seems positive -- assuming that the media encourages democratization -- however, flaws in the new election system will likely ensure the political domination of those with big money.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Heading for city page 8
Heading for city page 8 1. BUSWAY -- 48 PT Bodoni Bold 2/4 (4x12) JP/8/Busway City not yet prepared to inaugurate busway 2. ANAK -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x20) Life still a drama for children on mean streets of Jakarta 3. RIVER--28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x 20) Thousands in danger due to polluted river 'Honestly, I just know what WTO stands for'
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Life still a drama for children on mean streets of Jakarta
Life still a drama for children on mean streets of Jakarta Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Life is not a (TV) drama, we all have to have meaning in life..." The sentence is the opening line of a poem Suprianto, 14, always recites to survive as a street busker in the city.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
PM condemns suicide bombings
PM condemns suicide bombings MALAYSIA: Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has denounced Palestinian suicide bombings, saying in remarks published on Sunday that the practice was unacceptable to Islam. Mahathir, a strong supporter of the Palestinians, acknowledged that they resorted to suicide bombing because they did not have proper weapons in their fight for an independent homeland.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister blames Garuda
Minister blames Garuda JAKARTA: PT Garuda Indonesia should be held responsible for the employment status of 14 medical doctors and dentists who had been employed on an outsourcing basis by its subsidiary, PT Garuda Sentra Medika (GSM), Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Sunday. Jacob said that Garuda must be held accountable as it had "employed" the medical personnel, who had been supplied by an unauthorized outsourcing company, PT Wahana Garuda Purnakarya (WGP).
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Bulgaria offers cooperation, cautiously 3
* Headlines: Bulgaria offers cooperation, cautiously 3 * National: 4 * Archipelago: S. Sumatra tense, fate of governor elect iffy5 * Opinion: APEC and maritime security measures 7 * City: City not yet prepared to inaugurate busway 8 * Sports: Europe regains prestigious Solheim Cup 9 * World: Frail pope wraps up grueling Slovak trip 11 * Business: EU urges revamp of Asia's dollar pegs 14 * Features: Kagame, guerrilla-turned-president20
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
First software family to run on the grid
First software family to run on the grid Zatni Arbi , Columnist, Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id Suppose you are throwing a party at your house to celebrate your golden anniversary. You are going to invite all your relatives, friends, colleagues, neighbors -- what have you. You will rent a powerful sound system, put in dozens of high- power spotlights, install a number of portable air conditioners in the house, and order a number of electric stoves to prepare food for hundreds of guests.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/MP
JP/17/MP How banks should secure 80 percent of their revenue Syafruddin Chan Contributor Jakarta For quite some years now banking services have been enhanced by sophisticated technology, including the latest Information Technology (IT). Automated Teller Machines (ATMs), phone banking, Internet banking, credit cards, debit cards and E-wallets are but some of the services designed to make banking easier, less time-consuming and more convenient for customers.
Mon, 15 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.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Baby boy found dead
Baby boy found dead JAKARTA: A newborn baby boy was found dead on Sunday morning in front of the home of Suranto, a resident of the Army's Yon Sikon housing complex in Lenteng Agung, Jagakarsa, South Jakarta. The baby's body was found wrapped in a yellow T-shirt and a yellow plastic wrapper. Traces of the placenta were also visible on the body. The body had been placed on the doorstep of the house. It was discovered by Suranto's wife, Suparti.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
India, ASEAN told to remove barriers
India, ASEAN told to remove barriers The Jakarta Post, Mumbai India and ASEAN member countries could easily multiply trade and investment flows between them in just a few years if they removed trade and investment barriers, experts said. "We have to find ways of eliminating existing trade barriers," said Tan Sri Dato Ajit Singh, former secretary general of the Association of South East Asian Nations from Malaysia, during the second India-ASEAN business summit recently.
Mon, 15 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Recovering Haryanto wins more empathy from artist, legislator
Recovering Haryanto wins more empathy from artist, legislator The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An elementary school student who is undergoing intensive medical treatment in a hospital in the West Java provincial capital of Bandung received a special visit from an artist and a legislator on Saturday. The beautiful film star and singer, Sophia Latjuba was accompanied by her four-year-old daughter Eva and Dwi Ria Latifah, a legislator of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan).