Archive: 17 January 2004
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Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu warns of fake diplomas from candidates
Panwaslu warns of fake diplomas from candidates Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) revealed on Friday its suspicion that thousands of legislative candidates had submitted fake diplomas to the General Elections Commission (KPU) among their required application documents. Panwaslu deputy chairman Saut H.
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Police to grill alleged polluters
Police to grill alleged polluters TANGERANG: The Jakarta Police will soon investigate five industrial firms for allegedly causing pollution, an official at the Tangerang regency administration said on Friday. The regency's environmental agency head, Deden Sugandhi, said that his office had report the five firms to the Office of the State Ministry on Environment.
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'Sampek Engtay' goes to Yogya
'Sampek Engtay' goes to Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Prominent theater group Teater Koma is scheduled to perform Sampek Engtay, directed by N. Riantiarno, here on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25 at the Societet Building, Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, as one of a number of events held to mark Chinese New Year. Eko Bebek, from IDEA Production, said that among the senior actors due to take part in the performance were Ratna Riantiarno, Didi Petet, Sari Madjid, Salim Bungsu and Dorias Pribadi.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two killed, 10 wounded in brawl near Mataram
Two killed, 10 wounded in brawl near Mataram Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Mataram, Nusa Tenggara Barat Two people were killed and 10 others were seriously injured after a brawl between rival hamlets broke out in Pagutan subdistrict here on Friday early morning. The two people who died, Anwar, 27, and Mujahir, 50, were residents of Peresak hamlet. Anwar was fatally shot in the back of his head, while Mujahir was shot in the face.
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Why many presidential candidates are doomed to failure
Why many presidential candidates are doomed to failure Ong Hock Chuan Partner PT Maverick Solusi Komunikasi Jakarta The good news in the 2004 presidential elections is that many politicians have woken up to the fact that they have to be more savvy in managing their public image because Indonesia is, in spite of all its imperfections, a thriving democracy where public opinion matters.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shares end at new high on interest rate hopes
Shares end at new high on interest rate hopes Dow Jones Jakarta Shares ended at a record high on Friday on hopes for a further fall in interest rates, dealers said. Bank Indonesia notes fell to an all-time low of 8.06 percent from 8.24 percent in a weekly auction on Wednesday, with analysts predicting rates will fall further amid easing inflationary pressure and ample liquidity among banks.
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How to define a rotten politician? From Media Indonesia Almost everyone in Indonesia now longs to see noble-minded politicians and leaders. Unfortunately, most politicians and leaders do not care much about the welfare of the people. Old faces, of doubtful credibility and integrity, dominate the list of legislative candidates approved by the General Elections Commission. That's why reformist figures and students have begun their campaign to reject rotten politicians.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPATK, CIFOR team up in antimoney-laundering drive
PPATK, CIFOR team up in antimoney-laundering drive The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A partnership was formed on Friday between the country's antimoney-laundering watchdog and the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) to intensify the drive against the laundering of profits derived from illegal logging.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kebon Jeruk station revamped
Kebon Jeruk station revamped JAKARTA: City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara presided over the inauguration of the new Kebon Jeruk subprecinct police station on Friday. The Rp 2 billion (US$235,000) construction was proposed and built by local businesspeople in the area, including investors from private television stations RCTI, Indosiar, Metro TV and SCTV, in addition to Vice President Hamzah Haz. "The initiative shows that people care about security problems.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
The impact of short-term thinking
The impact of short-term thinking Patrick Guntensperger, Consultant, Jakarta Sanctimonious commentators on the causes of and remedies for poverty have been known to offer sage advice that includes, among other pearls of wisdom, the recommendation that the poor should buy their staples in bulk rather than in the more expensive single-unit portions. Buy rice by the twenty-five kilo bag rather than one or two servings at a time, they saythe difference in cost over a year is enormous.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free tow service at toll proposed
Free tow service at toll proposed JAKARTA: The government has proposed the provision of free tow service along the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road, which would come into effect on Feb. 1, officials at road operator PT Jasa Marga said on Friday. "The proposal will be submitted at the company's extraordinary meeting of shareholders on Jan. 27. If it is agreed, the service will be ready to operate in February," company secretary Hengki Herwanto said.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to build jail for drug offenders
Govt to build jail for drug offenders MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra provincial administration will build a special detention center in Deli Serdang regency for drug addicts and drug related offenders, at a cost of Rp 2 billion (US$235,294). North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin said on Friday the center would be built next year. He said the center was urgent because the province's overcrowded jails and detention centers could no longer handle drug suspects.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unhappy New Year -- the dark side of discounts
Unhappy New Year -- the dark side of discounts T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor, Jakarta tabita@cbn.net.id Most stores worldwide offers special prices for goods and services to celebrate holidays like Idul Fitri, Christmas, New Year or Lunar New Year. Shoppers often get discounts from stores that are celebrating their own anniversaries. But this country full of bargains, there is a darker side to discounts. In Indonesia your ethnicity can get you a cheaper price.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI pooh-poohs East Timor war games fears
TNI pooh-poohs East Timor war games fears Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A senior Navy officer denied on Friday that a military exercise, held recently on Batek island that borders East Timor, was a display of military might aimed at instilling fear in the neighboring country. Lt. Col.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Governor 'shocked' by busway strike
Governor 'shocked' by busway strike Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four days after asking bus drivers to make the TransJakarta Busway project launch a perfect one, Governor Sutiyoso was shocked to discover 30 had gone on strike, demanding clarity in their employment contracts and extra allowances besides their basic salaries. "Strike?" he asked, almost speechless. City spokesman Muhayat was quick to answer reporters' questions. "There is no strike, Pak.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hyatt to offer 'Imlek' buffet
Hyatt to offer 'Imlek' buffet YOGYAKARTA: To mark the upcoming Chinese New Year, or Imlek, which falls on Jan. 22, the five-star Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel is preparing a special Chinese buffet dinner on Thursday evening at its Kemangi Bistro from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Komnas HAM to question 75 over Papua rights abuses
Komnas HAM to question 75 over Papua rights abuses Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) has started investigating alleged gross abuses in the Papua province last year and in 2001 and plans to summon 75 local witnesses to give testimony. Led by Komnas HAM chairman Abdul Hakim Garuda Nusantara, the commission's investigation teams have been in the province since Jan. 12.
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Ending the contracts of useless, corrupt politicians
Ending the contracts of useless, corrupt politicians Benny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer , Malang The Movement against Decadent Politicians (GAPB) is now becoming more widespread. Its activities are found not only in Jakarta and other major cities but also in remote areas across the country. The movement involves the political elite as well as people on the lowest rung of the social ladder.
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TV Today: Saturday, January 17, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 17, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Cartoon 10:00 TV Drama 11:30 Battle of Wits 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Music 2:30 English News Service 3:00 TV Drama: Paviliun 21 3:30 News 4:00 Film 6:00 TV Drama 7:00 News 8:00 Film 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:00 Indonesian Film 12:00 a.m. Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
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PSSI dreams of march to Asian Cup quarterfinals
PSSI dreams of march to Asian Cup quarterfinals Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Facing the prospect of a potentially tricky competition, national coach Ivan Venkov Kolev said the Indonesian soccer team would do its best to make its way through the group stage at the next Asian Cup. The Asian Cup, which will be hosted by China from July 17 to Aug. 7, pits Indonesia in Group A against the host nation, Qatar and Bahrain.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
From Koran Tempo
From Koran Tempo The recent exchange of fire between the Central Jakarta police and a joint team of the National Police and city police at Hotel Millennium, Jakarta, which wounded two policemen, would not have happened if they had observed the required procedure when firing shots. This also serves as proof that our police are too fond of shooting without warning.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
NU warns NGOs against defamation
NU warns NGOs against defamation PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) Hasyim Muzadi said although the country's largest Muslim organization supported the anticorruption movement, he warned supporters of the campaign against libel.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Exploration activities boost RI's oil, gas reserves: Government
Exploration activities boost RI's oil, gas reserves: Government Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta, The government said on Friday that various oil and gas exploration and exploitation activities in 2003 had added one billion barrels of oil and 20 trillion cubic feet of natural gas to the country's current oil and gas reserves.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Plantation bill deliberation to start soon
Plantation bill deliberation to start soon Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is ready to start discussing the controversial plantation bill with the House of Representatives later this month, according to a senior legislator.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. firms to continue investment in Indonesia
U.S. firms to continue investment in Indonesia Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta American businesses will continue to invest in Indonesia this year despite the upcoming general and presidential elections, a U.S. business representative said on Thursday. U.S.-Indonesia Business Council chairman Robert W. Haines said Indonesia's improving macroeconomic condition provided a favorable atmosphere for U.S. companies to continue or start investing during the election year.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
2004 general elections
2004 general elections From Republika The year 2004 is very important for the Indonesian people because it marks the first time Indonesians will adopt a new system of general elections. For the first time in the history of independent Indonesia, the people will directly elect their leader. The upcoming general elections must mark the end of the transitional period. Henceforth, Indonesians will have a fixed general elections system that suits the entire nation.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Headline upsets ministry
Headline upsets ministry While fully mindful of the need for attention-grabbing headlines, the one which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 14 under the title Indonesia condemns Australia's missile plan, warns of arms race hardly reflects the content of the statement made by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. As the actual report itself reflects, at no time was the term "condemn" used.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/cap
JP/5/cap JP/ID Nugroho RELIGIOUS FREEDOM: Around 300 demonstrators from the Student Liberation Movement stage a protest outside the French Consulate on Jl. Darmokali in Surabaya, East Java. The students were protesting on Friday against France's ban on Muslims wearing head scarves in schools. A similar protest had been lodged at the French Embassy in Jakarta recently.
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Govt to prioritize energy research
Govt to prioritize energy research Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will spend much of the budget allocated for research and development over the coming 20 years on developing new rice varieties and alternative energy resources. The secretary of the Office of the State Minister for Research and Technology Ashwin Sasongko said on Friday that focusing research on these two areas would improve the country's food security and avoid a possible energy crisis in the future.
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Professional civil service key to recovery Edi Suhardi Programme Advisor Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia Jakarta 2. Nation -- Next hurdle is for economy to run its course 2 X 30 Next hurdle is for Thailand's economy to run its course Thanong Khanthong The Nation Bangkok
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Foreign Affairs Ministry
Foreign Affairs Ministry unhappy with headlines While fully mindful of the need for attention-grabbing headlines, the one which appeared in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 14 under the title Indonesia condemns Australia's missile plan, warns of arms race hardly reflects the content of the statement made by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. As the actual report itself reflects, at no time was the term "condemn" used.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
E. Kalimantan govt to be streamlined
E. Kalimantan govt to be streamlined Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan provincial government is planning to streamline its bureaucracy by moving 5,629 of a total of 6,769 civil servants out of the administration over the next five years. The policy is aimed at creating an efficient, effective and able bureaucracy, a senior government official said on Friday.
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Legal action against
Legal action against maid-beaters From Suara Karya The beating to death of a domestic servant by a housewife and her two children in a housing complex in Tangerang, Banten, recently was a heart-rending story. More tragically, the maid was allegedly killed after denying the family's accusation that she had stolen a loaf of bread. Whoever the perpetrators are, regardless of their status or position, they deserve strong punishment pursuant to the applicable law.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kebon Jeruk station revamped
Kebon Jeruk station revamped JAKARTA: City Police chief Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanegara presided over the inauguration of the new Kebon Jeruk subprecinct police station on Friday. The Rp 2 billion (US$235,000) construction was proposed and built by local businesspeople in the area, including investors private from television companies RCTI, Indosiar, Metro TV and SCTV, in addition to Vice President Hamzah Haz. "The initiative shows that people care about security problems.
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'Thanks for providing facilities forn disabled'
'Thanks for providing facilities forn disabled' Apart from the fanfare at the launch of the controversial busway project on Thursday, people with disabilities expressed their gratitude for the provision of wheelchair ramps and comfortable shelters. Still, some of the disabled people The Jakarta Post spoke with pointed out a few flaws here and there.
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Tax reforms inadequate
Tax reforms inadequate The new package of overall tax reforms the government will propose to the House of Representatives next month fails to address taxpayers' greatest concern over the uncertainty about tax law enforcement. Nor do the government-proposed amendments to the tax laws of 2000 meet taxpayers' demands for equality with tax officials before the law.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks approval of labor bill
Govt seeks approval of labor bill JAKARTA: The government has asked the House of Representatives to speed up the deliberation of a bill on the protection of migrant workers and endorse it before the general election in April. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said on Friday such a law was badly needed as the basis for improvement in government policy to protect Indonesian workers employed overseas.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Press Council issue petition on Ersa, Fery
Press Council issue petition on Ersa, Fery Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Band Aceh Breaking its silence, the Press Council said on Friday that press freedom in the country was at stake following the death of an RCTI journalist and the hostage-taking of another in restive Aceh. "We, the Indonesian press society, fear that these incidents could set a bad precedent for restrictions against press freedom and undermine the country's image abroad ...
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Busway teaches Jakartans discipline
Busway teaches Jakartans discipline Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly launched TransJakarta Busway is compelling its passengers to learn a new culture of mass rapid transportation, particularly in queuing in an orderly line to purchase tickets and board the buses, and taking turns getting on and off. Meanwhile, motorists in Jakarta will also have to improve their discipline on the streets regarding the busway's exclusive lane.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
No joy for Happy, Ryan in Aviva bowling event
No joy for Happy, Ryan in Aviva bowling event The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Happy Soediyono and Ryan Lalisang failed to advance to the quarterfinals at the Aviva Asian Bowling Tour grand slam at the SAFRA Resorts Bowl in Singapore on Friday, according to a press release. Happy, the first Indonesian woman bowler to reach the grand slam, scored 2967 points to finish 10th among 16 female bowlers. Only the top eight advanced to the quarterfinals.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thirsty Singapore taps more reclaimed waste water
Thirsty Singapore taps more reclaimed waste water Jason Szep Reuters Singapore In a bid to wean itself from dependence on neighboring Malaysia, Singapore will open its fourth plant to turn sewage into drinking water. Singapore, which relies on the Malaysian state of Johor for half of its water supply, said on Friday it would open the plant to make what city planners call "NEWater", or recycled waste from air-conditioners, sinks and toilets.
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Plan to expand BIN may threaten democratization
Plan to expand BIN may threaten democratization Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, Berkeley, California ajambak@uclink4.berkeley.edu Like a body blow to many people who are longing for peace and order after a great dearth of positive news, the government has announced a controversial plan to expand the authority and reach of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN) within the country.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sukarno's books left to decay
Sukarno's books left to decay BENGKULU, Bengkulu: The personal library of founding president Sukarno is in danger of being lost after being left without proper care for a long time. There are 285 books in Sukarno's house here, all without covers. "We do not allow visitors to touch the books because it will only worsen the damage," Darwis Andrian, a guard at the house, said on Friday.
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Proton defends request for protection
Proton defends request for protection KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian national carmaker Proton has defended its request for another 20 years of tariff protection and announced plans to launch a series of cars this year powered by its new Campro engine to stay competitive, a report said on Friday.
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JP/8/GREAT
JP/8/GREAT Mortar found near council compound BEKASI: Two workers uncovered an artillery mortar buried in the banks of Kali Malang River on Thursday, across from the Bekasi Council buildings compound. As of Friday, the police had yet to determine the age of the mortar or whether it was still active. The 20 centimeter-long, 15-cm diameter munition was found buried under 60cm of dirt by Senen, 51, and Pardi, 36, who were working on a sewer.
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Press body urges hostage's release
Press body urges hostage's release Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Band Aceh Breaking its silence, the Press Council said on Friday that press freedom in the country was at stake following the death of an RCTI journalist and the hostage-taking of another in restive Aceh. "We, the Indonesian press society, fear that these incidents could set a bad precedent for restrictions against press freedom and undermine the country's image abroad ...
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Mega to sign RI plan to implement Jo'burg Summit
Mega to sign RI plan to implement Jo'burg Summit Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is expected to sign on Wednesday next week the national commitment in compliance with the agreement made in the 2002 Johannesburg World Summit on Sustainable Development.
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'Imlek' rediscovered in Semarang
'Imlek' rediscovered in Semarang Suherdjoko , The Jakarta Post, Semarang, Central Java Wong Chao Sing was never as busy around this time of year just a couple of years ago. The owner of a shop located in Semarang's old Chinatown on Jl. Wotgandul Timur, was seen frantically serving customers trying to snap up paraphernalia to be used for the celebration of the Chinese New Year.
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S'pore trade rose in 2003
S'pore trade rose in 2003 SINGAPORE: Singapore's key non-oil exports rose 15.1 percent in 2003, recovering from the effects of the regional Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak and the Iraq war, the government said on Friday. Increased exports of electronic components and non-electronic goods like pharmaceuticals and petrochemicals drove December exports up 30.7 percent to S$10.46 billion (US$6.17 billion), the government's International Enterprise Singapore said in a statement.
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Roh's adviser gets foreign ministry's top position
Roh's adviser gets foreign ministry's top position Agencies Seoul South Korea's president named his adviser on foreign affairs as his new foreign minister on Friday, as talks on the North's nuclear crisis hung in limbo with Pyongyang saying every delay in restarting diplomatic negotiations gives its military more time to build a bigger and better atomic war chest.
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Security up for underwater wedding
Security up for underwater wedding THAILAND: Concerned about a spate of violence, possibly linked to Islamic militants, police will provide maximum security for 36 couples who plan to exchange vows in an annual mass underwater wedding in southern Thailand, an official said on Friday. The eighth annual event, scheduled for Feb. 13 to Feb. 15 in Trang province, is expected to draw more than 20,000 Thai and foreign tourists.
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Excelcomindo enlarges bond issue to $350m
Excelcomindo enlarges bond issue to $350m The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's third largest cellular company, PT Excelcomindo Pratama, said it has enlarged its dollar-denominated bond issue to US$350 million from an initially planned $250 million, after drawing around $1.4 billion in bids. According to a company press release, the size of the issue had been increased due to strong demand in Asia, the United States and Europe.
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Treasure hunters nabbed in Bogor Botanical Garden
Treasure hunters nabbed in Bogor Botanical Garden Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Seven would-be treasure hunters on a mystically inspired mission to dig up the Bogor Botanical Gardens were nabbed by police in the early hours of Friday.
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Democratized public services key to Indonesian recovery
Democratized public services key to Indonesian recovery Edi Suhardi Programme Advisor Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia Jakarta Public services in Indonesia have been labeled as lethargic and mired in low productivity and red tape. An undemocratic and inward-looking public service regime has ended up with the concentration and corruption of power as its inevitable consequence.
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Investment bankers see strong demand for RI global bonds
Investment bankers see strong demand for RI global bonds Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment bankers said that the government's planned sovereign bond issue this year should be met by strong demand from investors amid favorable international and domestic economic conditions. The bankers, whose banks are in competition to be named the underwriter for the bond issue, expected that the bonds would be oversubscribed.
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Seven arrested for treasure hunt in Bogor Botanical Garden
Seven arrested for treasure hunt in Bogor Botanical Garden Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor, West Java Seven would-be treasure hunters on a mystically inspired mission to dig up the Bogor Botanical Gardens were nabbed by police in the early hours of Friday morning.
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Astra Agro CPO output to grow 10% to 15%
Astra Agro CPO output to grow 10% to 15% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed plantation company PT Astra Agro Lestari has said its crude palm oil (CPO) production this year is projected to surge by 10 percent to 15 percent as a result of the expansion of its CPO plantation areas. In its report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange late on Thursday, the company said that CPO production this year was projected to reach 700,000 tons to 720,000 tons, from 633,425 tons last year.
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Potential of kampong voters
Potential of kampong voters At least three outstanding features were referred to in a piece by Rob Goodfellow, University of Wollongong, NSW, Australia, titled 2004 elections: What is happening in the kampongs? (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 7).
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BPK to complete IBRA audit soon
BPK to complete IBRA audit soon Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is set to complete its audit of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) within a month, according to a top official. Bambang Wahyudi, a BPK auditors, said on Friday that the BPK had been conducting the audit since last week. The BPK is focussing the audit on the performance of IBRA in carrying out its mandate of restructuring the country's ailing banking sector.
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* Headlines: Two killed, 10 wounded in blood feud 2
* Headlines: Two killed, 10 wounded in blood feud 2 * National: Beddu Amang goes to jail for graft 4 * Archipelago: Chikungunya hits Yogyakarta 5 * Opinion: End the contracts of corrupt politicians 6 * City: Sutiyoso shocked by Busway strike 8 * Sports: Franco leads in Hawaii, Wie shoots 72 9 * World: Thailand Malaysia to boost security 11 * Business: Excelcomindo enlarges bond issue to $350m 13 * Features: Chinese New Year rediscovered in Semarang 17
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1. BRAWL: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. BRAWL: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Two killed, 10 wounded in brawl near Mataram 2. POLICE: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 More police officers moonlighting 3. BIRTHDAY: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Mega plans massive shindig to mark 57th birthday 4. SOCCER: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Want to score? Put basil in your boots 5. KPU: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Elections committee warns of fake diplomas from candidates 6. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 6.1: Teacher experiments with SMS
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Marcos' millions destined for rights abuse victims, Philippine
Marcos' millions destined for rights abuse victims, Philippine president says Associated Press Manila The Philippine president said on Friday a portion of the US$683 million amassed by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos will be used to compensate victims of human rights abuses during his 20- year rule.
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Mega plans massive party to mark 57th birthday
Mega plans massive party to mark 57th birthday Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Museum of Records (Muri) will likely add to its collection thanks to President Megawati Soekarnoputri's generous plan to invite 5,300 people to celebrate her 57th birthday on Jan. 23 at the Jababeka industrial estate in Cikarang, West Java. There is a good chance the museum will declare this fiesta the largest presidential birthday celebration ever held in Indonesian history.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Double-tracking
Double-tracking of railway needed From Kompas Trains may help ease traffic congestion in Jakarta. Some people living in Bintaro, Serpong and Tangerang have benefited from the electric railway service plying the Manggarai-Sudirman- Tanah Abang-Serpong route. Unfortunately, the railway line on this route is a single one, so a train has to wait until another passes the same length of track. This causes late departures and arrivals.
Sat, 17 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Salman Rushdie soaks up India with girlfriend
Salman Rushdie soaks up India with girlfriend Uttara Choudhury Agence France Presse New Delhi Indian-born British writer Salman Rushdie, who spent the festive season squiring his model-actress girlfriend around India, says he has been using the trip to soak up the country's atmosphere for his next book. "It's good to be here just to get the smell of India again," he told India's NDTV channel near the end of a low-key visit expected to conclude this week.
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Most detonators stolen in Kalimantan recovered
Most detonators stolen in Kalimantan recovered The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Most of the estimated 5,796 electric detonators, which had been stolen early this month from a mining company warehouse in Central Kalimantan, were recovered on Friday, said police and military officials. They said a team from the Panjung Panjung 102 military command overseeing security in the province found at least 5,593 of the missing explosives in a suburban area near the provincial capital of Palangka Raya.
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128 protesters held in Kalabahi
128 protesters held in Kalabahi KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Alor Regency Police in Kalabahi arrested on Thursday night 128 people who were protesting against newly elected Regent Ans Takalapeta and Deputy Regent Abraham Maukala. Alor Police chief Sr. Adj. Comr. Isac Borel confirmed the arrests in Kupang on Friday, and said police were still questioning the suspects. He said the protest began at 8 p.m on Thursday.
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SIA offers flights for $58
SIA offers flights for $58 SINGAPORE: Singapore Airlines (SIA) is offering 1,500 passengers a chance to fly and check out its new ultra long-range Airbus for S$99 (US$58), SIA said on Friday. The new aircraft with wider seats and more legroom will start non-stop daily flights between Singapore and Los Angeles on Feb. 3.
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Lack of voter education may cause ballot error: Analyst
Lack of voter education may cause ballot error: Analyst Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As most voters are unaware of the new electoral system, political parties are likely to encourage supporters to punch the logo of political parties on ballot papers instead of marking the names of legislative candidates, a political analyst says.
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Musical 'andong' keeps children smiling
Musical 'andong' keeps children smiling Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although the rapid development in the city has taken away what little space was left for children to play in, some small entrepreneurs have taken advantage of the situation by putting the smile back on children's faces.
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Plan to expand BIN risky Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer Berkeley, California ajambak@uclink4.berkeley.edu 2. Ong -- Why many presidential candidateds are doomed to fail 1 x 30 Why presidential candidates fail Ong Hock Chuan Partner PT Maverick Solusi Komunikasi Jakarta 3.
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Indonesian farmers hit by cheap imports mull poll boycott
Indonesian farmers hit by cheap imports mull poll boycott Kafil Yamin IPS Sacks of rice paddy have piled up in the barn of Udung Supriatna, a rice farmer in Indramayu, West Java. Many of them have languished there for months. "They are not supposed to be there anymore," he said. "They all should have been sold." Usually, a rice trader from the nearby town would roll up in his big truck and buy Udung's product.
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Sutiyoso doesn't
Sutiyoso doesn't own Bantar Gebang From Koran Tempo Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has threatened to close the garbage dump site in Bantar Gebang, Bekasi if in the next four months the Bekasi municipality administration does not make a decision about this dump site. It is strange that Sutiyoso has made such a threat. In fact, the lease agreement on the use of this dump site between the Jakarta administration and Bekasi municipality administration has already expired.
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Sutiyoso trashes dump pollution complaints
Sutiyoso trashes dump pollution complaints Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration negated reports of environmental damage at its dump in Rawamalang, Cilincing, North Jakarta, saying that such damage would not ensue immediately after its opening. Governor Sutiyoso was irked by reports that residents at the alternative site -- following the Jan. 4 closure of Bantar Gebang dump, Bekasi -- had protested about environmental damage. "That's a lie.
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Ending the contracts of useless, corrupt politicians Benny Susetyo, Pr Cultural Observer Malang 2. Kafil -- Farmers hit by cheap imports weigh poll boycott 2 X 30 Indonesian farmers hit by cheap imports mull poll boycott Kafil Yamin IPS
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Customers complain about water rate hike
Customers complain about water rate hike Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Water utility customers in Tangerang regency are irate over skyrocketing bills that are at least 300 percent higher than the bills they received in December. Sukiyatno, who lives in Kebon Besar subdistrict, Batu Ceper district, told The Jakarta Post on Friday that he was shocked to see his water bill this month. "I used to pay Rp 49,000 (US$5.8) each month. But now they're looking for Rp 264,000.
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Bullets found at cemetery
Bullets found at cemetery YOGYAKARTA: As many as 207 bullets were discovered on Friday morning at the Tahunan public cemetery in Umbulharjo district in Yogyakarta. The bullets were found by a grave digger at the cemetery, Suparman. The Umbulhardjo Police are holding the bullets and are investigating the matter. Suparman told reporters that he found the bullets while digging a grave. "When I was digging, I hit some metal. When I looked down I saw the bullets.
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More police officers moonlighting
More police officers moonlighting M. Taufiqurrahman and Abdul Khalik , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A police watchdog blamed the unfinished reform at Jakarta Police headquarters, which affects more than 500 middle-ranking personnel, for an increasing trend in working side jobs, both legal and illegal.
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ASEAN tourist bodies, NGOs move to curb child exploitation
ASEAN tourist bodies, NGOs move to curb child exploitation Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali In a bid to fight the sexual exploitation of children, particularly in the tourism industry, a group of ASEAN tourism authorities and non-governmental organizations adopted on Friday the draft of the ASEAN Traveler's Code (ATC). The ATC urges travelers to "help prevent the abuse and exploitation of people".
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Beddu Amang goes to prison for corruption
Beddu Amang goes to prison for corruption The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former State Logistics Agency (Bulog) head Beddu Amang began serving a four-year prison sentence for graft on Friday after the Supreme Court rejected his appeal. Accompanied by his lawyers, who had been successful in preventing their client from being detained since the prosecution began in 2000, Beddu arrived at the Cipinang Penitentiary in East Jakarta on Friday afternoon. The head of the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office, R.
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U.S. negates defense program fears
U.S. negates defense program fears Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States dismissed on Friday growing anxiety of an arms race over its missile defense program with Australia, saying that there was no evidence to support the allegation. U.S. State Department spokesman at large Philip Reeker said here on Friday that Washington had begun the program two years ago and it had not triggered any arms race among other major countries, such as Russia and China.
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Transportation woes
Transportation woes Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, basking in the "achievement" of launching the Trans-Jakarta busway service on Thursday, may well qualify as this week's most boastful official. For the governor, the launching of the project, despite its shortcomings, was like the lifting of a heavy burden from his shoulders. The project was proof of his compassion for the little people, he said during the busway launching ceremony, his face beaming with self-righteous pride. The euphoria remains.
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Large natural gas deposit discovered off western Myanmar
Large natural gas deposit discovered off western Myanmar Aye Aye Win Associated Press Yangon, Myanmar A major natural gas field has been discovered in an area off western Myanmar being explored by a South Korean-Indian consortium, the state-run press reported on Friday. The find in the Bay of Bengal could evolve into one of cash- strapped Myanmar's largest foreign exchange earners. Gas exports to Thailand already constitute a leading export.
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Chikungunya infects hundreds of locals in Bantul
Chikungunya infects hundreds of locals in Bantul Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta After infecting hundreds of people in other areas across the nation, Chikungunya disease, similar to dengue fever and not fatal, has now been confirmed in Bantul regency, Yogyakarta. The first suspected case was reported two weeks ago, and now is said to infect hundreds of people, especially in Bambanglipuro and Sanden districts.
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Sexual assault case blamed for attack on school
Sexual assault case blamed for attack on school Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung At least six people were detained by police on Friday for allegedly provoking an attack on an Islamic boarding school in Bandung, West Java. The suspects are being held at the Bandung Police station on charges of instigating the attack on the Darul Ilmi Islamic boarding school led by cleric Haji Elpamen, 50, on Thursday night. The unrest damaged Elpamen's house. No injuries or casualties were reported.
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Nabon, soccer diplomat, passes away
Nabon, soccer diplomat, passes away The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian soccer community is mourning the death of the highly respected Nabon Noor, who died of kidney failure here on Friday just 12 days shy of his 75th birthday. Nabon, who is survived by his wife, Eli Harahap, five children and 10 grandchildren, died at the Sumber Waras Hospital in West Jakarta at 1:40 a.m. He was buried in Bogor on the same day.
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Court asks Fakta to drop suit
Court asks Fakta to drop suit JAKARTA: The non-governmental organization Jakarta Residents Forum (Fakta) has been urged to settle a lawsuit against the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) out of court. Central Jakarta District Court judge Andriani Nurdin told the hearing on Thursday a 22-day period would be given to both parties to negotiate. "In accordance with Supreme Court circular No.
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Eight submit fake diplomas, six brought to police
Eight submit fake diplomas, six brought to police Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Provincial Elections Commission (KPUD) announced on Friday that eight legislative candidates from various parties had submitted fake diplomas, while the Jakarta Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) reported six other candidates to the Jakarta Police for various offenses.
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Solving Jakarta's
Solving Jakarta's traffic problems Every day, of every week, month and year, the traffic gets worse in Jakarta. In some places it is quicker by foot than vehicle and certainly quicker by bicycle than car. It is encouraging to see that attempts are being made with the busway to alleviate the congestion; however, even the optimist remains pessimistic at this approach.