Archive: 19 January 2004
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Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Storm damages houses in Bandung
Storm damages houses in Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Heavy rain and gale-force winds hit the West Java capital of Bandung on Sunday, damaging dozens of houses in Baleendah, some 20 kilometers south of the city. No injuries or casualties were reported in the storm, which occurred at 2:15 p.m. Rina Agustin, a resident from Baleendah village, said the storm lasted 20 minutes, leaving many house roofs damaged and dozens of trees uprooted. "It happened very fast.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged BII scam a test for Bapepam, JSX
Alleged BII scam a test for Bapepam, JSX The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Allegations of impropriety involving the trade in Bank Internasional Indonesia's shares have put on the line once again the image of the capital market authorities here -- already known for being too lenient in the past with violators of stock market regulations.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students urge government to provide sex education
Students urge government to provide sex education Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning from the increase in the number HIV/AIDS cases, especially among teenagers, students have urged the government to provide sex education classes where they can also learn about the hazards of injecting drugs. The students questioned on Saturday why parents and teachers were still hesitant to educate their children and students about sex despite the current openness toward sex.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rini to open markets on border area
Rini to open markets on border area The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Minister of Trade and Industry, Rini M. Soewandi, will inaugurate three separate markets along the border of Indonesia and East Timor at the end of this month. The construction of the markets is aimed at boosting the economy in the area, as well as reducing potential social conflicts stemming from the presence of East Timor refugees in East Nusa Tenggara province, which borders East Timor. "We have been informed of the plan.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chinese New Year fever builds in Pontianak
Chinese New Year fever builds in Pontianak Edi Petebang, Contributor, Pontianak, West Kalimantan Red lanterns hang beautifully in almost every shop, restaurant, house, mall, Chinese temple and Buddhist temple. Chinese songs about the Lunar New Year emanate from Chinese-owned shops, restaurants and houses, lending a more festive air. The city of Pontianak is busy preparing for the celebration of the most important traditional Chinese feast day, which falls on Jan.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
IT helps banks strengthen their risk management
IT helps banks strengthen their risk management Zatni Arbi, Columnist, Jakarta zatni@cbn.net.id I remember listening to a lecture by Professor Seiji Naja of the University of Hawaii in the late 1980s. He asked the audience how the way the Japanese regarded their banks differed from the way the Americans treated theirs.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
UN envoy visits TNBBS
UN envoy visits TNBBS BANDAR LAMPUNG: A United Nations envoy, Peter Hitcock, arrived here on Friday to explore the possibility of declaring the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (TNBBS) in Lampung province a world heritage site, an official said. "He is slated to visit the park on the weekend," the head of the park, Tamen Sitorus, said on Saturday. He added that a colleague was initially meant to accompany Hitcock, but health reasons had prevented him from coming.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students aim high to improve as debaters
Students aim high to improve as debaters Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's bid to improve its performance in international student debating competitions has received a boost with the help of trainers from Monash University. Around 100 students from various universities across the country participated in a four-day workshop organized by the University of Indonesia, which concluded on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students blamed for forest damage
Students blamed for forest damage BOGOR: Irresponsible students in outdoor activities groups are polluting and damaging forests in Gunung Pangrango National Park, forest rangers said. "They vandalize the forest by carving their names onto trees, they cover information posts with graffiti and they litter all over the Kandang Batu and Kandang Badak areas in the Cibodas resort," ranger Ujang Edi told The Jakarta Post.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. LIBEL: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. LIBEL: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Officials told to be mature in facing media criticism 2. KPU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 KPU says no extensions for candidate registration 3. DRIVER: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Some busway drivers mull quitting over pay gripes 4. WASTE: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Jakarta says Bekasi dump to be reopened 5. MILISI: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 More militia groups set up to fight GAM 6. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 6.1: Dead man walking creates stir 6.2: Beckham too long in the leg
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Double-tracking of railway needed
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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. KALBAR -- 1 x 45
1. KALBAR -- 1 x 45 Chinese New Year fever builds in Pontianak 2. GERMAN -- 1 x 36 Berlin children can go to university
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Company says water price hike due to pollution
Company says water price hike due to pollution Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Tangerang regency water utility (PDAM) Tirta Kerta Raharja (TKR) blamed the severely polluted Cisadane river, which flows through the regency, for its policy to increase the tap water price. PDAM president director Utar Sutarya said on Saturday that polluted water from the river, the utility's main source, had caused high production costs.
Mon, 19 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'PGN will continue to dominate gas industry for next 20 years'
'PGN will continue to dominate gas industry for next 20 years' Natural gas transmission and distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara made a strong debut on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) on Dec. 15, 2003. From a relatively unknown state firm, it is now a publicly-listed company. PGN president WMP Simandjuntak talked to The Jakarta Post's Fitri Wulandari and Majalah Energi about the company's business plans and the future of natural gas in Indonesia.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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checked JP/17/P01 Celebrating the Chinese New Year at Melia Purosani Hotel As with other large hotels in the country's other cities, Melia Purosani Hotel Jogjakarta will celebrate the Chinese New Year with special events and an attractive room package. This special package enables guests to enjoy the luxury of the hotel's rooms at a special rate of Rp 680,000 per night.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents protest poor road
Residents protest poor road BEKASI: Hundreds of residents of Jatiasih neighborhood, Bekasi town protested the condition of the one-kilometer road between their neighborhood and the town's center by planting a row of banana trees in potholes in the road's surface. The residents had been protesting since Saturday, when they burned tires on the road. They said the road, which was the only road to the town's center had been neglected by the administration.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Domestic airlines call on airports not to raise charges too much
Domestic airlines call on airports not to raise charges too much Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Airlines will accept an increase in domestic route charges planned by airport operators as long as it is within reasonable limits, officials said. "The route charge alone may seem small," Jaka Pujiyono, Merpati Nusantara Airlines' marketing manager, told The Jakarta Post on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police searching for bomb detonators
Police searching for bomb detonators PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Police officers were still guarding on Saturday the site where most of the 5,796 electric detonators, which had been stolen earlier this month from a mining company warehouse, were recovered a day earlier. A total of 5,593 out of total 5,796 detonators have been recovered. Dozens of police personnel were seen sitting around the location on Jl.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Some busway drivers mull quitting over pay gripes
Some busway drivers mull quitting over pay gripes Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several of the new busway drivers were overheard whining on Saturday over their salaries from PT Jakarta Express Trans (JET) -- the consortium of five bus operators that operate the TransJakarta Busway -- and may quit their jobs if their demands for better payment are not addressed.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Clarification on Chikungunya
Clarification on Chikungunya With reference to a news story about the Chikungunya disease published in The Jakarta Post dated Jan. 13, 2004, we would like to thank you for informing the public about this disease but wish to clarify as follows: * There is no epidemic of the Chikungunya disease in the city of Jakarta, or more particularly, in Keagungan subdistrict, Taman Sari district, West Jakarta. * The symptoms of Chikungunya disease are similar to those of a common cold.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI thwarts attack on headquarters
TNI thwarts attack on headquarters The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesia Military (TNI) headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta has thwarted a possible bomb attack allegedly planned by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) as the man picked for the mission did not have the gumption to carry it out, an officer said.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu commits to uphold election rules
Panwaslu commits to uphold election rules Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Taking the 1999 general elections as a lesson, the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has promised to improve supervision of the election process and follow up on any reports of offenses and pass them on to the National Police. Panwaslu member Didik Supriyanto said supervision would play a pivotal role to ensure a fair and honest election.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
House workload up as campaign looms
House workload up as campaign looms Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) will open on Monday its first sitting session in 2004, but party commitments ahead of the legislative election in April have cast doubt over the politicians' ability to stay focused on their current tasks. The DPR session begins on Jan. 19 and will end on March 10, just a day before the start of the election campaign period, which will run from March 11 through April 1, 2004.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police release Palopo bombing suspects
Police release Palopo bombing suspects The Jakarta Post Jakarta All seven persons questioned over the Palopo bombing have been released as the police found no proof of their involvement in the incident, a senior police officer said on Saturday. Sr. Comr. Andi Nurman Thahir, spokesperson for the South Sulawesi Police, said that they had to be released because they had strong alibis.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elections to be make-or-break for PAN and chairman Amien Rais
Elections to be make-or-break for PAN and chairman Amien Rais Frans Surdiasis, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The late Elvis Presley's song It's now or never, perfectly depicts the situation faced by Amien Rais and his National Mandate Party (PAN) in confronting this year's general election. Many people say that this year is plausibly the last chance for Amien Rais to achieve his ambition of becoming the country's president.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU says no extension for candidate registration
KPU says no extension for candidate registration Moch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 24 political parties contesting the general election will have their last chance on Monday to submit all the documents required of their candidates to the General Elections Commission (KPU), or else they will be disqualified from standing.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Using "green' features to win customers' heart Syafruddin Chan Marketing consultant Jakarta Today's industries are not merely concerned with selling, but also with the environmental impact of their products. Manufacturers of home appliances are no exception, in fact to win consumer confidence they are implementing a number of measures, which are their effort toward a greener world.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Baffled experts hunt bird flu in southern Vietnam: Experts from
Baffled experts hunt bird flu in southern Vietnam: Experts from the World Health Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization were hunting on Sunday for cases of humans infected by bird flu in southern Vietnam after four deaths in the north. Officials of the UN agencies were meeting health and agriculture officials in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's biggest city which is in the south of the country, in their search for victims, said WHO spokesman Robert Dietz.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung to be swamped by flowers
Bandung to be swamped by flowers BANDUNG: A group of people will try to renew the tradition of Bandung, the capital of West Java province, as a flower city, a spokesman has said. Thousands of flowers will be planted here on Feb. 14, or Valentine's day and the event is being coordinated by FeMale Radio station officials, Bandung mayor and activists of a Non- Governmental Organization (NGO), the Jendela Budaya Lingkungan, the radio CEO, Hanny Soemadipradja, said here on Friday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Officials told to be mature in facing media criticism
* Headlines:Officials told to be mature in facing media criticism 2 * National:TNI headquarters escape bombing attempt 4 * Archipelago:438 ex-rebels go home after reeducation 5 * Opinion:Why presidential candidates fail 6 * City:Company says water price hike due to pollution 8 * Sports:Peterhansel adds title in Dakar after winning car race 10 * World:Iran's political body to review vote blacklist 11 * Business:Elections a risk for Asian economies in 2004: Bank 16 * Features:Pentagon seeks to...
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
More militia groups set up to fight GAM
More militia groups set up to fight GAM Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam After the six-month extension of martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, civilians have been mobilized to set up militia groups across the war-torn province to help crush separatist rebels. Members of these groups are equipped with sharpened bamboo sticks and machetes and wear white-and-red headbands. Most claim that they were victims of violence blamed on Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PAN supporters threaten to switch allegiance
PAN supporters threaten to switch allegiance Ruslan Sangadji and Irvan NR The Jakarta Post Palu, Central Sulawesi Local members of the National Mandate Party (PAN) here objected on Saturday to the central board's selection of politicians to top the party's list of legislative candidates representing Central Sulawesi, as the candidates are not native to the province.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persikota wins 2-1 over rival Persita
Persikota wins 2-1 over rival Persita Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Losing a point to Semen Padang earlier this week apparently did not break Persikota Tangerang's spirit as the "Benteng Lions" beat their "older brothers" Persita 2-1 in Saturday's cross-town rivalry in Tangerang. Persikota led early in the game thanks to Liberian striker Antoni Balla, who fired a 20-meter free kick past Persita's goalkeeper Wawan Darmawan after just three minutes.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I prefer my car even if I have to take a joki'
'I prefer my car even if I have to take a joki' The launching of the TransJakarta Busway on Thursday was warmly welcomed by people in Greater Jakarta, with many trying out the buses during the two-week free trial period. For motorists, the busway means being trapped in endless traffic jams along the busway route from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta, and avoiding travel during the hours of the extended three-in-one traffic zone.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to charge four for digging up gardens
Police to charge four for digging up gardens Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Four of seven people apprehended while digging up the Bogor Botanical Gardens last Friday are to be charged with damaging a conservation site, an officer said on Sunday. Bogor Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Yayan Sopian said the four would be charged with violating Article 27 of Law No. 5/1992 on nature preserves. "The excavation was illegal ...
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Professional civil service key to recovery
Professional civil service key to 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. This bleak feature was the precursor to the worst- ever economic crisis to hit the country in the late 1990s.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police seize weapons after clash
Police seize weapons after clash MANADO, North Sulawesi: Police personnel confiscated on Saturday hundreds of sharp weapons and two homemade rifles from local residents in East Dumoga and Bolaang Mongondouw subdistricts here, following a bloody feud between the rival subdistricts. Six were killed and dozens of others, including three police personnel, were injured in the incident on Jan. 4. Chief of North Sulawesi police Brig. Gen.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New science think tank launched
New science think tank launched The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The formation of a new science think tank, the Indonesian Scientists and Technologists Association (MITI) was announced on Sunday by former Indonesian president B.J. Habibie. Speaking at the group's launch, Habibie said MITI was expected to find new ways to develop the country. "It is about time the country had a scientific think tank and the government will support its research," Habibie was quoted by Antara as saying.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso sings for charity
Sutiyoso sings for charity JAKARTA: Being the governor of Jakarta apparently would not help Sutiyoso launch a career as a singer, as his performance raised less than anticipated during a charity night to raise funds for elderly journalists and artists at the Jakarta Movie Center on Saturday. Singing Words and I Started a Joke from pop group the Bee Gees, Sutiyoso's performance only raised Rp 13 million (US$1,548) although he had expected Rp 25 million.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BPK: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. BPK: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 BPK urged to clarify its audit of Account 502 2. IMLEK: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Chinese gear up for Year of the Monkey 3. SHIPPING: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 National shipping industry hoping for a brighter future 4. PAN: 30 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 68 Elections to be make-or-break for PAN and leader Amien Rais
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1 X 41 Storm damages dozens of houses in Bandung JP/5/KPU 1 x 45 PAN supporters threaten to switch allegiance JP/5/PALOPO 2 x 21 Police release seven Palopo bomb suspects JP/5/gam 1 x 13 438 ex-rebels go home after 'reeducation' JP/5/poso 2 x 26 Police find live bomb in Poso but area still calm
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
National shipping industry hoping for a brighter future
National shipping industry hoping for a brighter future P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In an effort to strengthen the domestic shipping industry, the Directorate General of Sea Communications has submitted a proposal on the issuance of a presidential decree requiring that inter-island shipping of key commodities must be handled by national flagged vessels.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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JP/ / checked by Melinda Buyers need more than just environmentally friendly products Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta Environmentally friendly home appliances may attract more customers in advanced countries due to a higher level of awareness and deeper concern for the environment there, but it is not necessarily the case for Indonesian consumers, who look more for energy-saving and health-promoting features.
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3. Students urge government to provide sex education 4. (2 x 20) New scientific think tank launched 5.In search of mysterious terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Special hotel rates, dining packages available for party lovers
Special hotel rates, dining packages available for party lovers Agustina Wayansari The Jakarta Post Jakarta A festive atmosphere loaded with decorations dominated by red and gold color can now be experienced in almost all major hotels, malls and restaurants in Jakarta as people are gearing up to celebrate the Chinese New Year on Thursday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Student activist denies misusing funds
Student activist denies misusing funds JAKARTA: Former University Of Indonesia students executive body president Rico Marbun is denying accusations he misused a Rp 75 million (US$8,824) fund from the Ministry of Education. "The accusation was made to break up the present students' movement against corrupt politicians," he told reporters at the UI campus in Salemba on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rini to inaugurate markets on East Timor-NTT border
Rini to inaugurate markets on East Timor-NTT border The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Minister of Trade and Industry, Rini M. Soewandi, will inaugurate three separate markets along the border of Indonesia and East Timor at the end of this month. The construction of the markets is aimed at boosting the economy in the area, as well as reducing potential social conflicts stemming from the presence of East Timor refugees in East Nusa Tenggara province, which borders East Timor.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
(For Focus ISSUE -- Chinese New Year)
(For Focus ISSUE -- Chinese New Year) For S'pore and HK, it's time to entice visitors The arrival of the Chinese New Year, which this year will be celebrated on Jan. 22, is the most important festival in the Chinese calender. For the Chinese community around the world, the New Year, better known in Indonesia as Imlek, is a time for reaffirming family and kinship ties.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, January 19, 2004
TV Program: Monday, January 19, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Music 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Comedy Drama 4:00 News 4:30 Film 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Children's Show: Bando 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita TPI 6:00 a.m.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chinese govt urges Washington to oppose Taiwan separatist moves
Chinese govt urges Washington to oppose Taiwan separatist moves China has again called on the United States to oppose any separatist moves by ideological and diplomatic foe Taiwan, which said on Sunday it wanted to send a delegation to the mainland to meet eight men accused of spying.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Future of evicted residents still uncertain
Future of evicted residents still uncertain Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After four months of taking refuge at the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) compound, more than 200 evictees say they have nowhere else to go. "We don't know how long we'll have to stay here. It appears that Komnas HAM is doing nothing for us," said Saifuddin, 50, who was evicted from Cengkareng Timur, West Jakarta.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Party goes on line
Party goes on line JAKARTA: Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) member Didik Supriyanto said over the weekend that a political party had benefited from the absence of regulations on campaigning on the Internet. Didik, an editor at detikcom, said that the Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) had put banner ads on the detikcom news portal in the absence of any regulation against it.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
How to define a rotten politician?
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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vendors in Glodok report good sales prior to `Imlek'
Vendors in Glodok report good sales prior to `Imlek' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two weeks ago, Andi, 32, was just an ordinary street vendor selling pirated video compact discs (VCDs) in Glodok, Jakarta's Chinatown, before he decided to sell paraphernalia for Imlek (Chinese New Year). In a such of short time, he has reaped a handsome profit from the business.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso and Bantargebang
Sutiyoso and Bantargebang 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock index due for correction this week
Stock index due for correction this week Reni A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After rallying to another historic high late last week, the Jakarta Composite Index is ripe for a correction this week on expectations of hefty profit-taking in regional stock markets ahead of the lunar new year holiday. The Index jumped by 2.21 percent, or 39.52 points, to 770.33 last week, up from 730.81 the previous week.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BPK urged to clarify its audit of Account 502
BPK urged to clarify its audit of Account 502 Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Experts have urged the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) to properly classify and explain the results of its audit on Bank Indonesia Account 502 so as to facilitate the police in their investigations. Center for Information and Development Studies chairman Umar Juoro said that this was essential to prevent the use of the "wrong procedures" argument to get corrupt officials off the hook.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PAN supporters threaten to switch allegiance
PAN supporters threaten to switch allegiance Ruslan Sangadji and Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Local members of the National Mandate Party (PAN) here objected on Saturday to the central board's selection of politicians to top the party's list of legislative candidates representing Central Sulawesi, as the candidates are not native to the province.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PBI ponders hiring foreign coach
PBI ponders hiring foreign coach The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to increase the competitiveness of Indonesian players, the national bowling association (PBI) is pondering a plan to recruit a foreign consultant and a coach, according to a release here on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sempra hopes to clinch LNG deal in June
Sempra hopes to clinch LNG deal in June Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta U.S.-based Sempra Energy expects to seal a contract in June this year to buy three million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the Tangguh plant following a relatively smooth negotiating process, a Sempra official said.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
438 ex-rebels go home after 'reeducation'
438 ex-rebels go home after 'reeducation' Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Maulidarrahmi and another 437 supposed former Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members appeared relieved as they were finally allowed to return home on Sunday after attending a five-month ideological "reeducation" course in the war-town province.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Why many presidential candidates fail
Why many presidential candidates fail 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elections a risk for Asian economies in 2004: Bank
Elections a risk for Asian economies in 2004: Bank Martin Abbugao Agence-France Presse Singapore Elections in several Asian countries this year pose varying degrees of economic risks that are expected to defer many big investment plans until after the polls, German lender Deutsche Bank said. India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, South Korea and Taiwan are scheduled to hold presidential and parliamentary elections this year, the results of which could result in important policy changes.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police release seven Palopo bomb suspects
Police release seven Palopo bomb suspects The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All seven persons questioned over the Palopo bombing have been released as the police found no proof of their involvement in the incident, a senior police officer said on Saturday. Sr. Comr. Andi Nurman Thahir, spokesperson for the South Sulawesi Police, said that they had to be released because they had strong alibis.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police find live bomb in Poso but area still calm
Police find live bomb in Poso but area still calm Irvan NR and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The police found an active bomb on Sunday in a suburban area of the regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi. In recent times the regency has been subject to sporadic attacks by unidentified parties. A local resident had reported to police the location of a suspicious package near a bridge in the neighborhood of Mogenko, close to the border of Kayamanya.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Solving Jakarta's traffic problems
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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protectionist rice policy criticized
Protectionist rice policy criticized Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Government moves to protect local rice farmers against cheaper imported rice products would only increase the burden on small farmers and the poor, agricultural experts said last week.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alor police release 127 protesters
Alor police release 127 protesters KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Alor regency police finally released on Friday 127 of 128 people who protested against newly elected Regent Ans Takalapeta and Deputy Regent Abraham Maukala. "They were all, but one, permitted to go home on Friday evening," said chief of East Nusa Tenggara provincial police Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang on Saturday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Plan to expand BIN risky
Plan to expand BIN risky 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.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
In search of mysterious terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah
In search of mysterious terrorist network Jamaah Islamiyah Muhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Do you believe Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) really exists here?" a friend of mine once asked. Others have also raised the same question on other occasions. It is truly hard to verifiably say "yes" in reply to that question, although police have repeatedly linked Indonesian bombers to JI.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Imlek: Another big day for family reunions
Imlek: Another big day for family reunions T. Sima Gunawan, Contributor , Jakarta Ling Ling, 26, was quick when asked what she liked best about the Chinese New Year. "Ang pau," she answered cheerfully without hesitation. She was referring to the red envelopes containing money given to children by elder relatives. On New Year's Eve, she will have a big dinner with other members of her extended family.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta says Bekasi dump to be reopened
Jakarta says Bekasi dump to be reopened Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid public outcry over the prolonged waste crisis in the capital, the Jakarta administration reassured residents that it would begin using the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi later this week. "We will reopen the dump. I don't know the exact date... But, maybe, early this week," assistant to the city secretary for development affairs, IGKG Suena, told The Jakarta Post over the phone on Sunday.
Mon, 19 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officials told to be mature in facing media criticism
Officials told to be mature in facing media criticism Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State officials have apparently become so sensitive that they often bring media outfits to court for defamation if they are not pleased with certain news reports. This condition has kept Rakyat Merdeka daily, known for its sensationalist headlines, busy facing defamation charges either by state prosecutors or lawyers representing state officials.