Archive: 24 September 2003
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Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rights tribunal charges ex-general for Priok bloodshed
Rights tribunal charges ex-general for Priok bloodshed Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former military police chief stood before the ad hoc rights tribunal in Jakarta on Tuesday, charged with crimes against humanity allegedly committed during the 1984 Tanjung Priok massacre and for failing to prevent his subordinates from torturing civilians who were in his custody.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Murderer of baby loses appeal
Murderer of baby loses appeal SINGAPORE: A Singapore man convicted of killing a 6-month-old Indonesian baby found dead in a rubbish chute lost his appeal of his death sentence, a newspaper reported on Tuesday. The Court of Appeal upheld Soosainathan Dass Saminathan's conviction for murdering the girl at his Singapore flat on Aug. 5, 2002, The Straits Times said. The 41-year-old jobless man had been sentenced to death on July 15.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
WBA hosts WBA convention
WBA hosts WBA convention Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The 82nd convention of the World Boxing Association has begun on Tuesday in Bali, with its Indonesian affiliate saying it would use the opportunity to push for the country's prospect boxers to move up to the international scene.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forest
Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forest Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung, West Java A massive tourism and housing project is threatening a forest and the water supply to the West Java provincial capital of Bandung.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Huge dose of steroids may help cure SARS
Huge dose of steroids may help cure SARS Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Hong Kong research scientist asserted here on Friday that large doses of steroids could help patients recover from Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). With no clear answers to questions on the lifecycle of the coronavirus that causes it -- let alone its precise cure -- the steroid treatment offers hope to countries at risk for any new outbreak of the dangerous pneumonia-like ailment.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
2. Farmer ( 2 x 24)
2. Farmer ( 2 x 24) Farmer's Day to see calls for national land reform 3. PIB ( 1 x 45 ) New party offers hope for reform, modernity 4. Priok ( 1 x 50) Rights tribunal charges ex-general for Priok bloodshed
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Australia sign air deal
Singapore, Australia sign air deal Gail Wan, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore and Australia signed an agreement here on Tuesday to expand their air links but the deal fell short of a full "open skies" deal with Singapore Airlines (SIA) denied the lucrative Australia-United States route.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'The keg is tapped' at Aryaduta Hotel
'The keg is tapped' at Aryaduta Hotel Maria Endah Hulupi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oktoberfest, a 19th century royal wedding turned into a modern day folk festival, is being celebrated by German communities around the world. And it wouldn't be Oktoberfest without a crowd of cheerful beer drinkers enjoying a continuous flow of beer, delicious yet rather heavy Bavarian food and traditional music.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Singapore says disappointed by Ba'asyir verdict
Singapore says disappointed by Ba'asyir verdict Reuters Singapore Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Tuesday he was disappointed by a Jakarta court's four-year jail term for an Islamic cleric suspected of heading a militant Southeast Asian militant network. "It's not the result which we would like to see, but it's the result which we've got to accept," Goh told British Broadcasting Corp. in an interview.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mortar found at market trash
Mortar found at market trash JAKARTA: A mortar was found by a scavenger, Bahri, on Monday evening in a pile of garbage behind the Blok A traditional market, in Fatmawati, South Jakarta. He found the mortar wrapped in a black plastic bag inside a cardboard box. Bahri reported the finding to the market security guard on duty who later passed the information on to the Kebayoran Baru police. Kebayoran Baru police detective chief First Insp.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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4 x 12 Thousands flee flooded homes in N. Sumatra JP/5/milisi 2 x 26 Former militia fighters protest killing in E. Timor border zone JP/5/Wisata 1 x 40 Tourism, housing threaten Bandung forest JP/5/yogya 3 x 10 Sultan to serve for 2nd term
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
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Highlight below: If Diah is a woman she is the chairwoman. If a man he is the chairman. Not the chairperson. ;JP;FIT; ANPAf..r.. Brief-trade-exhibtion RI firms get contracts during expo JP/14/Brief JAKARTA: Indonesian businesspeople clinched millions of dollars worth of deals during a recent trade exhibition in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. The Indonesia Solo Exhibition (ISE), which was held between Sept. 16 and Sept.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Fight against terrorism goes on'
'Fight against terrorism goes on' Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, New York/Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has insisted that despite increasing protests, her government will continue to take preemptive measures against terrorism in Indonesia and to keep hard-line groups under surveillance in an effort to prevent further terror attacks in the future.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police get animal award
Police get animal award JAKARTA: Five police officers were give awards on Monday for their efforts in fighting against the trade of and ownership of endangered animals. The policemen were Bali police chief Insp. Gen. Made Mangku Pastika, Lampung police chief Insp. Gen. MD Primanto, Yogyakarta police chief Insp. Gen. Sudirman, Bali water police director Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Sutikno, and Jakarta police detective chief for the environment Achmad Haidar.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Farmers' Day to see calls for national land reform
Farmers' Day to see calls for national land reform Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thousand of farmers are expected to join nationwide rallies to commemorate the 43rd National Farmer's Day on Wednesday, during which they will renew the call for land reform. Erpan Faryadi, the general secretary of the Consortium for Land Reform (KPA), said on Tuesday that the action aimed to pressure the government to begin a land reform program soon.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan arrests four more Indonesian JI suspects
Pakistan arrests four more Indonesian JI suspects Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta Pakistan has arrested four more Indonesian students suspected of having links to Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), a senior security official said on Tuesday. "We have arrested four more Indonesian students from Karachi in the last 24 hours," the official told AFP, on condition of anonymity.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreign investment
Foreign investment From time to time, we read press reports about the amount of foreign direct investment (FDI) approved by the Indonesian authorities. Indonesians may well ask themselves why FDI needs to be approved in a different way to that for domestic projects. The most astonishing thing is to see that the Indonesian government is doing nothing to improve the economy through a radical change in its FDI policies.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
'We're used to floods, ready to be evacuated'
'We're used to floods, ready to be evacuated' The onset of the rainy season brings relief to those who have suffered from water shortages. But people are now concerned about the floods that seem likely to occur in prone areas in the capital. Some citizens share the methods they use to safeguard their houses against floods with The Jakarta Post. Yosepha, 32, is a teacher at a private school in North Jakarta.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Sultan to serve for 2nd term
Sultan to serve for 2nd term Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta After months of debate and repeated deadlocks over gubernatorial election procedures, the Yogyakarta legislative council agreed on Tuesday to declare Sultan Hamengkubuwono X governor for a second five-year term. The appointment of the sultan from the Yogyakarta Kraton and his deputy, Paku Alam IX from Pakualaman principality, was in order to maintain the province's special status, councillors argued.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan arrests four more JI suspects
Pakistan arrests four more JI suspects Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pakistan has arrested four more Indonesian students suspected of having links to Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), a senior security official said on Tuesday. "We have arrested four more Indonesian students from Karachi in the last 24 hours," the official told AFP, on condition of anonymity.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police to buy 112,000 firearms
Police to buy 112,000 firearms JAKARTA: National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Tuesday his office was planning to purchase 112,000 revolvers to be distributed to police offices across the country. He disclosed that with its 250,000 members, the National Police possessed only 82,000 revolvers. "The firearms will be purchased as soon as the budget of the National Police is approved," Da'i told a hearing with legislators here.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Thousands flee flooded houses in N. Sumatra
Thousands flee flooded houses in N. Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Thousands of people in Medan, North Sumatra, were forced to flee their homes after the Deli River breached its banks overnight Monday. The exodus, from riverbank areas in the subdistricts of Medan Maimoon and Medan Polonia, started on Monday night after floodwaters reached two meters. The took refuge at places of worship, village head offices and houses in safer areas.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 6m dropouts in recent years
Over 6m dropouts in recent years JAKARTA: Over six million school-aged children across the country have dropped out of school recently, according to the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef). "They do not have the necessary education or skills to later compete in the job market and therefore will find themselves in desperate economic trouble," Unicef country representative Steven Allen said here on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Unggul Indah offers Rp 600b bonds
Unggul Indah offers Rp 600b bonds JAKARTA: PT Unggul Indah Cahaya Tbk, the major supplier of alkylbenzene, the raw material for detergent in the Asia Pacific region, announced on Tuesday its plan to offer Rp 600 billion worth of bonds.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Wives of GAM leaders disappear
Wives of GAM leaders disappear The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The wives of several Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders have disappeared in the past week, with the rebels pointing their fingers at the Indonesian military. GAM spokesman for North Aceh region Teungku Jamaika said Tuesday that the wives of three GAM leaders -- GAM commander for Aceh Rayeuk in North Aceh Teungku Nasir, deputy GAM commander for Aceh Rayeuk Teungku Muharram, and GAM officer Teungku Ampon -- have gone missing in the past week.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors seek 18 year jail term for GAM negotiator head
Prosecutors seek 18 year jail term for GAM negotiator head Nani Farida The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh State prosecutors have demanded an 18-year jail term for Free Aceh Movement (GAM) head negotiator Teungku Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba and 16 years for negotiation team member Teungku Nashiruddin bin Ahmed. The prosecutors told the Banda Aceh District Court on Tuesday that both Sofyan and Nashiruddin were guilty of treason and terrorism, charges that carry the maximum sentence of death.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cured leprosy patient still lives with stigma
Cured leprosy patient still lives with stigma Marudin, 28, a former leprosy patient from Semper, Tanjung Priok, North Jakarta says that he prefers to live in the ex-lepers village than return home. Apart from the fact he can no longer work, he says, he does not want make things difficult for his family. "I feel free here," says Marudin who was taken to the hospital in 1993 and was cured from leprosy in 1995.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
May the buyer beware
May the buyer beware I have always dreamed of buying a house. I saved my money for a long time in order to afford a nice house in a safe neighborhood. I viewed many houses while trying to decide which one was best. When I finally came to view the homes in Kota Wisata, I thought they were the answer to my prayers. The homes were of a nice design and each community had security gates with posted guards.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Samson's weak removal service
Samson's weak removal service On Sept. 6, Samson Movers Company was supposed to pack and move our furniture from Kemayoran to Kuningan, based on an agreement with Andre, its removals manager. After a week of phone calls with him, he showed up with five workmen at 4 p.m., instead of at 12 noon as agreed, with lame excuses and minus tools (luckily my husband had a box of tools).
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. rejection on Hambali access irks Indonesia
U.S. rejection on Hambali access irks Indonesia Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators say the United States' rejection of Indonesia's demand for direct access to alleged Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) leader Hambali for questioning would only hamper antiterrorism campaigns in the world's largest Muslim country. They urge the government to press ahead with lobbying the U.S. in to order to gain access to Hambali, who is linked to terrorist bombings across Indonesia.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Judges not yet ready to rule AJI action
Judges not yet ready to rule AJI action JAKARTA: The judges handling a suit filed by lawyers for the Jakarta chapter of the Alliance of Independent Journalists (AJI Jakarta) against the police delayed the hearing of the case on Tuesday. "The court clerk is busy and we have not received the case file, so we will be unable to make any ruling today. The hearing is adjourned until Oct. 6," presiding judge Iskandar Tjakke told the hearing at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI firms get contracts during expo
RI firms get contracts during expo JAKARTA: Indonesian businesspeople clinched millions of dollars worth of deals during a recent trade exhibition in Sharjah, the United Arab Emirates. The Indonesia Solo Exhibition (ISE), which was held between Sept. 16 and Sept. 20, displayed Indonesian products such as textiles, paper, chemicals, as well as leisure and banking services. The exhibition was aimed at potential buyers in the Gulf countries.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
KPU sticks to party deadline
KPU sticks to party deadline JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Tuesday that it would stick to the Oct. 9 deadline for political parties to register with the commission. "We will send a letter to the ministry of justice and human rights, saying that we are still keeping that deadline," KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
A matter of procedure
A matter of procedure No one can deny that the police have sharpened their senses, or their ability to fight terrorism. After the arrests of suspects in the Bali and JW Marriott blasts, the recent arrest of at least 13 people suspected of terrorism-related activities could be cited as a police success story. Unfortunately, the arrests have elicited the protest of citizens who contend that the police have violated legal procedures.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Natural rain or cloud seeding?
Natural rain or cloud seeding? From Koran Tempo Jakarta was again bathed in rain from Saturday to Tuesday and its citizens welcomed the long-awaited shower with joy. However, the question arose whether the rain was natural or artificial. With the recent rain, it should not happen that what was natural is said to have been man-made. Therefore, the matter should be made transparent to avoid public suspicion, because all the requirements such as tons of salt and allocations have been met.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RP names new defense chief
RP names new defense chief PHILIPPINES: Eduardo Ermita, the chief Philippine government negotiator in peace talks with Muslim rebels, will be the country's new defense secretary, presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye told reporters on Tuesday. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has held the defense portfolio since Angelo Reyes quit on Aug. 29 with a warning of a well-funded plot to undermine her government in the run-up to elections in May 2004.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asian monies up, dominated by yuan, Hong Kong dollar
Asian monies up, dominated by yuan, Hong Kong dollar Dow Jones, Kuala Lumpur Asian currencies rose further, with some setting new highs in spot trading Tuesday, while the Hong Kong dollar and China yuan soared in the offshore forward markets, as participants continued to react to the weekend call by the Group of Seven industrialized nations for more flexible exchange rates.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim world
Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim world Mushahid Hussain, Inter Press Service, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia is about to do something unique in the Muslim world, one that would be a rarity in the Third World as well. After 22 years as prime minister, Mahathir Mohamad is all set to leave his powerful position voluntarily, honorably and peacefully. For centuries, the Muslim world has not been able to settle the fundamental issue of power politics, namely, that of political transition.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
House passes geothermal bill into law
House passes geothermal bill into law Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All nine factions of the House of Representatives agreed to pass the geothermal bill into law on Tuesday, which is expected to be able to lure more investors into developing the country's geothermal sector.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI wants to redefine terrorism: Vice President Hamzah Haz has
RI wants to redefine terrorism: Vice President Hamzah Haz has called on the Organization of Islamic Conference (OIC) to formulate a new definition of terrorism that fits the aspiration of the world's Muslim population. "Linking terrorism and violence with a God-given religion is a wrong way to think, and is based solely on prejudice and suspicion," he said at a gathering to commemorate the Prophet Muhammad's birthday on Tuesday evening at Istiqlal Grand Mosque, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, September 24, 2003
TV Program: Wednesday, September 24, 2003 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Magic Show 7:30 Music 9:30 Business Magazine 10:00 Game Show: Dibisikin 12:00 p.m. Talk Show: Konsultasi Keluarga 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 TV Drama 3:00 City News 3:30 Documentary 4:30 Music 6:00 English News Services 7:00 News 8:00 Quiz: Ekspresi Gaya Pelajar 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 Comedy 11:30 Sports 12:30 News TPI 5:00 a.m.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: House approves geothermal law 2
* Headlines: House approves geothermal law 2 * National: Farmer's Day to see calls for land reform 4 * Archipelago: Thousands flee flooded homes in N. Sumatra 5 * Opinion: Malaysia 'model' offers lessons for Muslim world 7 * City: Leprosy hospital has fallen on hard times 8 * Sports: Maiden Nations Cup triumph for Myanmar 9 * World: KL renews orders to keep alleged militants in jail 11 * Business: FIATA to hold world congress in Bali 14 * Features: New treatment may control AIDS infection 17
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Minister officially fires school head
Minister officially fires school head The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandung The Ministry of Home Affairs has officially fired the head of the government-run Public Administration Institute (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java following the controversial death of one of its students recently. The ministry has also confirmed reports that it would take over management of the institute.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dubai road show runs well, says Minister of Finance Boediono
Dubai road show runs well, says Minister of Finance Boediono The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government claims that its road show in Dubai last week -- aimed at testing investor interest on a planned international bond issue next year -- has been a success, with the government presentation having drawn the interest of some 30 global investors.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 24, 2003
Where to go in Surabaya, for Wednesday, September 24, 2003 Exhibitions * Maritime Exhibition by students of ITS - Surabaya Institute of Technology, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Sept. 25 - 30. * Photo Images and Paysage, CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), Oct. 3 - 11. Film * French Film, Pierot le fou CCCL - French Cultural Center, Jl. Darmokali 10 (Phone: 031 5615246), 7 p.m., Oct. 8.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
FIATA to hold world congress in Bali
FIATA to hold world congress in Bali The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Federation of Freight Forwarders Association (FIATA) will hold its World Congress from Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Bali. The congress titled "Role of the Forwarders in the Logistics and Supply Chain," was expected to draw up to 1,000 participants from across the world, the Indonesian Forwarders Association (INFA), the organizer, said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Statue project reported to police for alleged markup
Statue project reported to police for alleged markup Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization (NGO) Jakarta Development Watch (Jadewa) on Tuesday reported the head of the Jakarta City Park Agency, Mauritz Napitupulu, to the police for allegedly marking up the budget for the construction of a statue in Central Jakarta.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Over 11,000 students get scholarships
Over 11,000 students get scholarships PALU, Central Sulawesi: At least 11,344 students with commendable achievements in their studies at various elementary, junior and senior high schools in Banggai Islands (Bangkep) regency, Central Sulawesi, have received scholarships from the local government.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI special envoy Alatas not to meet Suu Kyi
RI special envoy Alatas not to meet Suu Kyi Agencies, Yangon Indonesian special envoy Ali Alatas, who held talks with Myanmar's top military leader on Tuesday, will not meet detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi while she is still recovering from surgery. Suu Kyi, 58, was doing well at a private Yangon hospital, but her doctor has ruled out visitors while she rests, Western diplomats said on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri may not meet loan target for corporate sector
Mandiri may not meet loan target for corporate sector Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank, said on Tuesday that it might miss this year's lending target for the corporate sector, because the overall business climate remained unfavorable. "It's not an easy task to channel loans to the real sector these days... It's still difficult. Mandiri is unlikely to meet its lending target for this year," said Mandiri president E.C.W. Neloe.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-
Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti encouraged on Monday more Malaysian businesspeople to invest in Indonesia, saying the Indonesian government was continuing to create a conducive climate for business. He called on the neighboring country's businesspeople not to worry about investing in the country as the economy was improving following reform and democratization. 2.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Leprosy hospital has fallen on hard times
Leprosy hospital has fallen on hard times Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Stepping into the 53-hectare hospital complex, one cannot help but notice the gloom and sense of isolation. All of the buildings in the complex are old and dilapidated, some crumbling to the ground. Paint peels off the dirty walls of the buildings and most of the beds do not have mattresses. The patches of grass and trees on the grounds look forlorn and untended.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
New party offers hope for reform, modernity
New party offers hope for reform, modernity Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A relatively new politician strongly criticized the poor performance of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government, saying she had deviated from the reform agenda. Sjahrir, chairman of the New Indonesia Alliance Party (PIB), said here on Tuesday that Megawati had achieved no progress over the past year.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
House approves 2003 budget revision
House approves 2003 budget revision The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives state budget commission has approved the revision to the 2003 state budget that better reflects recent developments in the economy, but the deficit remains at Rp 34.4 trillion. The approval came following weeks of intense debates between lawmakers at the commission and Ministry of Finance officials, who had proposed the draft revision to the House on Aug. 26.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur and clerics in dispute over PKB's reshuffle
Gus Dur and clerics in dispute over PKB's reshuffle Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Friction between former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid and influential clerics from the largest Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) broke into open conflict following the clerics' opposition to a decision to suspend Syaifullah Yusuf from his post as secretary general of the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three consortia vie for Bank Lippo
Three consortia vie for Bank Lippo The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) said on Tuesday that three consortia consisting of 18 local and foreign firms in total had submitted preliminary bids for a 52 percent stake in Bank Lippo, which has been put up for sale. IBRA chairman Syafruddin Temenggung said the consortia were Eurocapital Peregrine Securities, Platinum Securities Company Ltd. and Triton Advisory Pte. Ltd.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Mega woos U.S. businessmen for investment
Mega woos U.S. businessmen for investment Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, New York President Megawati Soekarnoputri promised to take various measures, including stamping out corruption, to improve the investment climate in the country. Speaking here in front of U.S. businesspeople on Monday morning (local time), Megawati said her administration was determined to solve problems that had discouraged investors from entering Indonesia.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Motorists can expect worse, before relief
Motorists can expect worse, before relief Motorists driving through the Senen, Tomang and Cawang areas must be prepared for more traffic jams in the next couple of years because of the ongoing construction projects in those places. Worsening congestion has occurred at the Tomang intersection, West Jakarta, after an overpass project began last week.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners fanned separatism: Mega
Foreigners fanned separatism: Mega Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, New York President Megawati Soekarnoputri says foreigners have been helping rebels in troubled provinces Papua and Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to fight for independence from Jakarta. Speaking before members of the Indonesian community in New York, the United States, on Monday, Megawati said most of the foreigners had entered the country on tourist visas.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Web site for SMEs launched
Web site for SMEs launched JAKARTA: The Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (Swisscontact) in cooperation with PT Dataindo Inti Swakarsa launched on Tuesday a website to help develop the country's small and medium enterprises. The jasakami.com site allows the country's SMEs to speedily access information on business development service (BDS) providers, anytime and from anywhere, Swisscontact said in a statement.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Dorodjatun tries to woo KL business
Dorodjatun tries to woo KL business Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Kuala Lumpur Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti encouraged on Monday more Malaysian businesspeople to invest in Indonesia, saying the Indonesian government was continuing to create a conducive climate for business. He called on the neighboring country's businesspeople not to worry about investing in the country as the economy was improving following reform and democratization.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
U.S. investors to visit Batam
U.S. investors to visit Batam SINGAPORE: About 40 American businessmen grouped in the American Chamber of Commerce (Amcham) in Singapore plans to visit Indonesia's industrial island of Batam to view business opportunities there. The visit is scheduled for Nov. 14, Amcham chairperson Kristine L. Paulina said on Tuesday after a presentation by Batam Industrial Development Authority (BIDA) chairman Ismet Abdullah during a seminar here.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Former RI soldier indicted
Former RI soldier indicted EAST TIMOR: Prosecutors in East Timor on Tuesday indicted a former member of the Indonesian army for crimes against humanity over the alleged torture and enforced disappearance of an independence supporter in 1999.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Freeing up services: Delayed, not canceled
Freeing up services: Delayed, not canceled Yanuar Nugroho, Director, The Business Watch Indonesia, Surakarta, yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Rejoicing and lamentation greeted the collapse of the world trade talks in Cancun last week. Those who lamented represented the developed countries, which have had their pursuit of profit slowed down. Those celebrating included representatives of developing countries, which prematurely thought that it was a victory of the poor world against large corporations.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
PM Goh disappointed by Ba'asyir verdict
PM Goh disappointed by Ba'asyir verdict Agencies, Singapore/Washington Singapore Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong said on Tuesday he was disappointed by a Jakarta court's four-year jail term for an Islamic cleric suspected of heading a militant Southeast Asian militant network. "It's not the result which we would like to see, but it's the result which we've got to accept," Goh told British Broadcasting Corp. in an interview.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
New trade center to rise in Senayan
New trade center to rise in Senayan Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another commercial center will soon be constructed on the 40,000- square-meter area of land, originally allocated as a green area and for sporting facilities under the Bung Karno Sport Complex Management (BP GBK), in Senayan, Central Jakarta. Senayan City -- the name of the project -- will be used for various commercial purposes and include a shopping mall, apartments, office blocks and entertainment centers.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Senayan exhibit publicizes 'urban forest' blueprint
Senayan exhibit publicizes 'urban forest' blueprint Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Why is Senayan becoming a commercial area?" "Why are there so many hawkers in the Bung Karno sports complex? Aren't you going to do something about them?" These were some of the questions posed by visitors to officials from the Bung Karno Sports Complex Management (BP GBK) during "The History of the Bung Karno Sports Complex" exhibition at the atrium in Plaza Senayan, Central Jakarta, on Tuesday.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Poisonous tempeh kills five villagers
Poisonous tempeh kills five villagers PURBALINGGA, Central Java: At least five people died and dozens of others were hospitalized after eating fermented tempeh, doctors and residents said on Tuesday. They said the last victim, Warsih, 26, died on Monday afternoon, while four other villagers, identified as Sanpardi, 60, Rohadi, 35, Ibu Bonek, 60, and Katijah, 60, died the previous day. All the poisoned victims were from Sirawu village, Karangmoncol subdistrict, Purbalingga regency, Central Java.
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Freeing up services: Delayed, not canceled Yanuar Nugroho Director The Business Watch Indonesia Surakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org 2. Pro24 -- The weak dollar's impossible strength 2 X 30 Risk of dollar appreciation: No economist can say when J. Bradford DeLong Professor of Economics University of California Berkeley Project Syndicate
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Former militia fighters protest killing in E. Timor border zone
Former militia fighters protest killing in E. Timor border zone Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara Former pro-Jakarta militia leaders condemned on Tuesday the killing of their ex-member, Vegas Bibilitu, by East Timor police on the border area between Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and East Timor.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
UNICEF marks Int'l Peace Day in Ambon
UNICEF marks Int'l Peace Day in Ambon AMBON, Maluku: The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) representative office in Ambon in cooperation with the Maluku Library commemorated International Peace Day in the provincial capital on Tuesday. Led by Maluku administration secretary Husein Soulissa, the event, normally marked on Sept.
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Car crashes and other safety tips
Car crashes and other safety tips Donya Betancourt, Pediatrician, Jakarta Cars can pose a great danger to your child's health and safety. Most injuries and deaths caused by car crashes can be prevented by the use of car seat belts. Since the safest place for all children is the back seat of a car, an infant must always ride in a rear-facing car safety seat in the back seat until he or she is at least one year of age and at least 10 kilograms.
Wed, 24 Sep 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bank Lippo took Rp 2m from me
Bank Lippo took Rp 2m from me From Kompas On June 25, 2003, I withdrew some money from a Bank Lippo ATM in Hayam Wuruk, Jakarta. I made three transactions that day. In the first transaction, I withdrew Rp 2,000,000 (slip No. 8410 -- successful). I took the money and the receipt. In the second transaction, I wanted to withdraw Rp 2,000,000 (slip No. 8411) but the transaction failed. In the third transaction, I tried to withdraw Rp 2,000,000 (slip No.
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Prosecutors want 18 years for key GAM negotiator
Prosecutors want 18 years for key GAM negotiator Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh State prosecutors have demanded an 18-year jail term for Free Aceh Movement (GAM) head negotiator Teungku Sofyan Ibrahim Tiba and 16 years for negotiation team member Teungku Nashiruddin bin Ahmed. The prosecutors told the Banda Aceh District Court on Tuesday that both Sofyan and Nashiruddin were guilty of treason and terrorism, charges that carry the maximum sentence of death.
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1. ALATAS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. ALATAS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 RI special envoy Alatas not to meet Aung San Suu Kyi 2. CIA: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 New book reveals post-9/11 spy games 3. AL-QAEDA: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Al-Qaeda turns to crime due to cash crunch 4. ARROYO: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 40 Arroyo's door to 2004 elections still open 5. SUDIRMAN: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 50 Statue project reported to police for alleged markup