Archive: 3 January 2004
100 articles found
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI seeks U.S. help to deport convicted Maluku separatist
RI seeks U.S. help to deport convicted Maluku separatist Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government said on Friday it was seeking cooperation with the United States to deport convicted Maluku separatist Hermanus Alexander Manuputty, who has been reported as residing in Los Angeles. Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Marty Natalegawa said: "We have taken a diplomatic approach with the U.S.
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Borobudur to open at night in 2004
Borobudur to open at night in 2004 MAGELANG, Central Java: A series of night tourist attractions at Borobudur Temple is to be set up in a bid to attract more tourists to the archeological site. Another temple, Prambanan, already has a routine Ramayana dance performance. The plan was revealed recently by the temple management, PT Taman Wisata, which oversees three sites: Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple and Ratu Boko.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau
Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Crimes and misdemeanors committed by Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel in Riau dropped slightly from 120 cases in 2002 to 117 cases in 2003, a senior military officer said. But, although the number of offenses had declined, they had become more serious in nature, the commander of the I/5 Pekanbaru Military Police Detachment, Lt. Col. Soebandi said on Tuesday in Pekanbaru.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Manado quiet after New Year
Manado quiet after New Year MANADO, North Sulawesi: On the second day of the new year, North Sulawesi capital Manado was quiet and tranquil. Main thoroughfares in the city, which are usually congested, were deserted, while outlets at shopping malls were still closed, as was the case in Karombasan, Kali Jengki and Paal Dua. Some government offices were also languid, as many of the civil servants were still in the sway of the holiday mood.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. donates $150,000 for flood
U.S. donates $150,000 for flood JAKARTA: The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided US$150,000 in emergency flood relief assistance to Jambi province, where more than 20,000 people have been left homeless due to the recent flooding of Batanghari River.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LET70.ARS
JP/7/LET70.ARS Proposal for improved haj From Media Indonesia With the recent failure to send about 30,000 would-be haj pilgrims, as a moral obligation the Minister of Religious Affairs should publicly apologize to those whose departures were cancelled and refund the money they paid to his ministry. For the next pilgrimage season, these haj hopefuls, particularly those who are going on the pilgrimage for the first time, should receive priority.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'RCTI' gets Ersa's belongings 'on loan'
'RCTI' gets Ersa's belongings 'on loan' Teuku Agam Muzakkir and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh The Aceh Military operation command in Lhokseumawe delivered on Friday several items belonging to the late journalist Sory Ersa Siregar to the management of RCTI television station, saying that the items were evidence given "on loan" to his employer.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia as
Indonesia as corruption champion? From Media Indonesia Several cases of fraud involving national banks have emerged amid the effort to restore the national economy and the process of leadership selection of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). In dealing with the bank theft, the Attorney General's Office should order a special examination by independent auditors, which would earn this institution credit points and finally deal with its negative image.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Full-year inflation better than expected: Statistic Agency
Full-year inflation better than expected: Statistic Agency Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Inflation rose by 0.94 percent in December from the previous month, bringing the total inflation in 2003 to 5.06 percent, the lowest year-on-year rate in four years, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Controversial visa policy to start February 2
* Headlines:Controversial visa policy to start February 2 * National:KPU mulls annulling contract with ballot box winner 4 * Archipelago:Regents busted for poll irregularities 5 * Opinion:Notes on 2003: Fostering political culture ethics 6 * City:Shelters unavailable as floods begin to hit 8 * Sports:Arsenal primed for historic quest in FA Cup 10 * World:Afghans, U.S.
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Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture Benny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java Why do You let them woo us into acts of dishonesty, manipulation, egotism and violence? Wouldn't it be better for You, God, just to remove these weeds? (Membuka Mata Hati Indonesia, p.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LET74.ARP
JP/7/LET74.ARP Toll road gate shifts to relieve jams From Kompas The Jakarta toll road extending from Cawang to Semanggi is always congested in the morning due to obstructions caused by tailbacks of cars attempting to exit near the Kuningan and Semanggi bridges. Based on my observations, the congestion could be reduced by shifting the exits to places other than the Pancoran, Kuningan and Semanggi bridges. This is because Jalan Gatot Subroto can accommodate a lot more traffic.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs report religious minister to police
NGOs report religious minister to police Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Eight non-governmental organizations filed a complaint with the National Police on Friday, against Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Hussein Al-Munawwar over alleged fraud in relation to the management of the haj pilgrimage. They accused the minister of "public lies" over the canceled additional quota of 30,000 Indonesian pilgrims, which he had earlier claimed was granted by Saudi Arabia.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Governor wants non-luxury monorail
Governor wants non-luxury monorail Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has threatened to appoint other investors if PT Indonesian Transit Central (ITC), with which the city administration has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU), refuses to construct monorail lines in less lucrative areas.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dossiers of BNI suspects completed
Dossiers of BNI suspects completed JAKARTA: The National Police has completed and submitted to the Prosecutor's Office the dossiers of three BNI officials named suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) scam after more than four months of investigation.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Regents abuse election rules: C. Java panwaslu
Regents abuse election rules: C. Java panwaslu Suherdjoko and Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Semarang/Yogyakarta Eleven regents in Central Java have allegedly abused their powers and conducted preliminary "campaigns" for the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI Perjuangan), which supported them in their regental elections.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49 New Year's Eve spills out onto the streets of Jakarta New Year's Eve spills out onto Jakarta streets Tantri Yuliandini The Jakarta Post Jakarta New Year's Eve in Jakarta was probably not much different from festivities held elsewhere in the world. Hordes of people, crowds blowing trumpets and making as much noise as possible, people selling all kinds of trinkets imaginable, the countdown and of course, the fireworks.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah youth drops polls bid
Muhammadiyah youth drops polls bid JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah Youth leader Abdul Mu'ti announced on Friday his resignation as a legislative candidate representing the National Mandate Party (PAN), saying he preferred to remain independent. Mu'ti, who topped the list of PAN legislative candidates in Cilacap and Banyumas electoral district in Central Java, said he would keep the organization he leads at a distance from any political party.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Controversial visa policy to start February
Controversial visa policy to start February Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After several delays the government announced on Friday that the new tourist visa policy will be operational on Feb. 1, despite opposition from the tourism and hospitality sectors. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said President Megawati Soekarnoputri had approved the presidential decree on visas.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dozens hurt as powerful quake rocks Bali, Lombok
Dozens hurt as powerful quake rocks Bali, Lombok I Wayan Juniartha and Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Denpasar/Mataram A powerful earthquake rocked the two tourist islands of Bali and Lombok on Friday, injuring dozens of people and damaging hundreds of buildings, local officials and residents said. An elderly man reportedly died of a heart attack, apparently triggered by the shock of the strong tremor in Lombok. At least 28 people, including South African tourist Dr.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGO backs decision on power rates
NGO backs decision on power rates Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A non-governmental organization praised on Friday the government's decision not to increase power rates this year, dismissing worries that the measure would make the country unattractive to power investors.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pleasing the President
Pleasing the President President Megawati Soekarnoputri's recent venting of the shame she felt on seeing the Indonesia national sports team beaten at the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games in Vietnam last month has provoked diverse reactions.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free Fery
Free Fery A few days after the death of RCTI television journalist Ersa Siregar, Aceh's martial law administrator and military commander announced that anyone was welcome to be a facilitator for the release of some 100 civilian hostages held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Thank you very much, Maj. Gen.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
ALREADY CHECKED
ALREADY CHECKED FOR "TAKE NOTE -- JAVA BRUE (IKLAN) -- SATURDAY EDITION Photo: Ukuran 2 x 10cm CULTURAL SHOW: I. Wayan Mustika, the financial controller of Melia Purosani Jogjakarta Hotel, on behalf of the hotel's management, hands over a token of appreciation to Budi Kusumaningsih, a conductor of Aurora Divina Children Choir Group of the Church of Melati.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Train passengers up by 8.29 percent
Train passengers up by 8.29 percent JAKARTA: Train passengers in Java and Sumatra in November 2003 increased to 14.51 million people, or 8.29 percent more than the previous month. Central Body of Statistics trade and services director Rusman Heriawan said on Friday that of the total train passengers, 7.85 million were commuters from Jakarta, Depok, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi (Jadebotabek).
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Electoral contenders told to be prompt in filing complaints
Electoral contenders told to be prompt in filing complaints Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Constitutional Court warned all electoral candidates that should they dispute the results of this year's elections, all necessary documents should be prepared in advance, as time was limited. Chairman of the court Jimly Asshiddiqie said his office was preparing guideline for all legislative and presidential candidates and political parties. "We have to follow the timetable.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
From Kompas
From Kompas The behavior of politicians and the political scene in Indonesia indeed leave most laymen sad and cautious. The current situation is in contrast to the years following the birth of the republic, when many figures were deeply imbued with nationalism and patriotism. As a student, I once read a book by one of Indonesia's freedom fighters, Sutan Syahrir, titled Perjuangan Kita (Our Struggle). His statement over 50 years ago, which was republished in 1999, is still relevant.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suicide bombing not ruled out in Aceh blast
Suicide bombing not ruled out in Aceh blast The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are starting to investigate the possibility that a deadly bomb blast in Peureulak, East Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province, was a suicide bombing. At least 10 people were killed, including infants, and dozens of others were injured. "It is true that we can't identify one of the victims at all but that doesn't mean he is the actor. So, we can't be sure if the bombers are also the victims," National Police chief Gen.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malioboro to revitalized
Malioboro to revitalized YOGYAKARTA: The local administration plans to revamp the popular street, Jl. Malioboro, in 2004 as part of the city's program to rejuvenate the city. Head of the city's planning and order agency Eko Suryo M. Hapsoro explained that in the initial stages, the program would relate to the vicinity of Jl. Malioboro, like Jl. Abubakar Ali and Jl. Pasar Kembang to the north of Malioboro, by providing more space for pedestrians on both streets.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
South Asian CEOs to form regional grouping
South Asian CEOs to form regional grouping Agence France-Presse New Delhi South Asian corporate chiefs plan to launch a forum to push for free trade and investment in the region ahead of a seven- nation summit in Islamabad, an Indian trade leader said on Friday. Ajay Khanna, deputy director general of the Confederation of Indian Industry, said the chief executive officers will set up the forum by video conference and draft a joint statement for the seven nations' leaders.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SLEMAN -- 1 x 42
1. SLEMAN -- 1 x 42 Sleman, home of a thousand tourist villages 2 KUdu -- 'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves
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New year, new hopes
New year, new hopes A dull year is past, and new hopes are emerging. However, we foresee many problems, as 2004 is a political year highlighted not only by political strife, but also by a gloomy economy as a result of continuing political instability. The optimistic would see the 2004 elections as a momentum to awaken this nation from its prolonged crisis. However, whether we would really arise or be buried would depend on how we elect our representatives and leaders.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cempaka Putih water to be disrupted
Cempaka Putih water to be disrupted JAKARTA: City water operator PT Thames PAM Jaya (TPJ) said that customers of several neighborhood units in Cempaka Putih, East Jakarta, would experience a disruption in water services on Saturday due to repair work. In a statement, TPJ said repairs on underground pipes at the intersection of Jl. Pramuka/Pemuda and Jl. Ahmad Yani Utara would be conducted from 8 p.m. Saturday until 4 a.m. Sunday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/NATIONAL NEWS
JP/NATIONAL NEWS 'Black' politicians Hundreds of activists for democracy, hailing from various non- governmental organizations (NGOs), converged yesterday at Proklamasi Monument in Jakarta to declare the National Movement of Anti-Black Politicians.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.2, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Jan.2, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 -25 12,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 5 274,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 0 882,500 Alakasa Industrindo 170 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 0 Alumindo Light 220 5 5,000...
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November exports up, full-year target within reach
November exports up, full-year target within reach The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Exports in November 2003 rose in comparison with the same month the year before, marking the first rise in three months, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced in its latest report. November exports stood at US$4.86 billion, up by 9.6 percent from $4.44 billion on a year-on-year basis, BPS director Rusman Heriawan told a press briefing on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004 Exhibitions * Drawing Penggeli Hati at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel./fax: 0274-560404), Jan. 8-18. * Fine art by six Chinese artists at Bentara Budaya Yogyakarta, Jl. Suroto 2 Kotabaru (Tel./fax: 0274-560404), Jan. 21-28. * Fine art Small Life Sweetener by Ye Shufang at Cemeti Art House, Jl.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muddled haj management
Muddled haj management From Warta Kota My wife is among those whose departure for the haj pilgrimage 2004 has been delayed due to unprofessional or muddled management by the minister of religious affairs. Therefore, we are preparing a claim for compensation, to include a free umroh or minor pilgrimage.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BNI pledges Rp 25 billion loan for fish farmers
BNI pledges Rp 25 billion loan for fish farmers Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed, state-owned bank BNI has pledged to allocate Rp 25 billion (US$2.78 million) in loans to small and medium- sized fish farming businesses this year to boost their welfare and the nation's fishing industry. The bank made the pledge on Friday to the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
A tribute to Ersa Siregar
A tribute to Ersa Siregar Aboeprijadi Santoso, Contributor, Amsterdam, Netherlands Fifty-two-year-old Sory Ersa Siregar was not the first journalist killed in Aceh. Nor was he the first on-duty journalist slain in the country's war-torn areas. Yet, his tragic death may bear some significance for the war in Aceh. For, like Ersa, many -- too many -- Acehnese have lost their lives in a conflict that has dragged on for too long.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
46 cops hospitalized with food poisoning
46 cops hospitalized with food poisoning Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi At least 46 police officers have been hospitalized in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, for allegedly being poisoned after eating food served on their way home from attending a five-month training course in neighboring South Sulawesi. They are receiving intensive care at Bayangkara hospital on Jl. La Ute, Kendari, with some in critical condition.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, January 3, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 3, 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 Science and Technology 3:30 News 4:00 Indonesian Film 7:00 News 8:00 Quiz: Tau Sok Tau 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:00 Film 12:00 a.m. Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
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'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves
'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Wonosobo, Central Java For locals and adherents of Javanese mysticism, Bima Temple is the most sacred of all temples on Dieng plateau here. The temple is home to the famous kudu statues. Ancient myth says the statues, which have the face of a woman, can blink their eyes or even smile if you look at them for long enough.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Index the highest since 1999
Index the highest since 1999 Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Composite Index took a strong jump on the first day of 2004 trading on Monday, closing at above 700 -- the highest in more than four years -- as optimism pervaded regional stock markets and the government announced improved key economic indicators.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004 Exhibitions * Photo: Italy: The One and Only - a Century of Phtography 1900/2000, National Museum, Jl. Medan Merdeka Barat No. 12, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3812346, 3868172), Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., until Jan. 6. * Painting: Dari Abas sampai Dumas, Galeri Milenium, D'Best Shopping Center, Blok B-23, Jl. R.S. Fatmawati No. 15, South Jakarta (Tel. 7507828), until Jan. 31.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garuda paid off $66.9m debts in 2003
Garuda paid off $66.9m debts in 2003 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia paid off US$66.9 million in debts, including interest, last year, cutting down its debt obligation to about $770 million. The debts were paid off on Dec. 22 and Dec. 29 to, among others, JP Morgan, European Credit Agencies, state-owned banks BNI and Bank Mandiri, state-owned airport operators Angkasa Pura I and II, corporate spokesman Pudjobroto said in a statement on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persik to open defense against PKT
Persik to open defense against PKT Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persik will launch its title defense against Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) Bontang in Kediri, East Java, as the 2004 season of the Indonesian soccer premier league kicks off on Sunday. Persik was the 2003 sensation, taking the trophy the very year it was promoted to the premier league.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Katulampa revived as early flood warning post
Katulampa revived as early flood warning post Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor An automatic water-prediction post has been established at the Katulampa dam in Bogor as part of the rejuvenation project to prevent flooding in Jakarta. The dam is the first check point of the water flow-rate and height in Ciliwung river, the longest among 11 rivers running through Jakarta, from its upper course in Puncak mountain resort.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BDG
BDG SUDAH DIBEBASKAN POLISI EMPAT WARGA BOJONG YANG DITANGKAP SAAT BENTROK DI TPST Bogor, 27/12 (ANTARA) - Pihak kepolisian resort (Polres) Bogor telah membebaskan empat warga Bojong, yang ditangkap saat terjadi bentrok soal penolakan beroperasinya TPST (Tempat Pengolahan Sampah Terpadu) di Kampung Rawajeler, Desa Bojong, Kecamatan Klapanunggal, Kabupaten Bogor.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free Fery
Free Fery A few days after the death of RCTI television journalist Ersa Siregar, Aceh's martial law administrator and military commander announced that anyone was welcome to be a facilitator for the release of some 100 civilian hostages held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Thank you very much, Maj. Gen.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'New govt must provide opportunity'
'New govt must provide opportunity' Economists and labor analysts have warned of the possibility of a higher unemployment rate this year due to heightened security and the upcoming general elections, which may hinder investments and thus worsen the statistic of about 40 million unemployed out of a 100 million-plus workforce. The Jakarta Post talked to a few individuals who suggested that the nation focus on manpower and employment issues in the new year.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New Year's security a model for elections
New Year's security a model for elections Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The relatively peaceful New Year's Eve celebration in the capital will be the benchmark for Jakarta Police to apply similar measures to uphold security in the upcoming campaign period in March until the completion of the elections in October. "Learning from our experience, we will impose similar security measures for the elections," said the city police chief, Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara, on Friday.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture Benny Susetyo, Pr, Cultural Observer, Malang Why do You let them woo us into acts of dishonesty, manipulation, egotism and violence? Wouldn't it be better for You, God, just to remove these weeds? (Membuka Mata Hati Indonesia, p.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai sugar faces bleak future amid oversupply
Thai sugar faces bleak future amid oversupply Nisara Srihanam Dow Jones Bangkok Thailand's sugar industry is bracing for a tough year ahead in 2004, as shrinking demand from Russia could worsen a domestic glut at a time when production is expected to hit another record as forecast by industry experts. Even a likely increase in demand from China and Indonesia won't be enough to make up for the loss of demand from Russia, traders and analysts say.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt aims to lure investors with power road show
Govt aims to lure investors with power road show Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is planning a road show abroad to woo investors into the country's power sector. The road show will also promote investment in various power projects, including a number of independent power producer (IPP) projects that had been terminated.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muddled haj management
Muddled haj management From Warta Kota My wife is among those whose departure for the haj pilgrimage 2004 has been delayed due to unprofessional or muddled management by the minister of religious affairs. Therefore, we are preparing a claim for compensation, to include a free umroh or minor pilgrimage.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chiefs support mayoral candidate
Chiefs support mayoral candidate BOGOR: Sixty-eight subdistrict chiefs of Bogor municipality threw their weight behind Diani Budiarto, Bogor Mayor's assistant for development affairs, who is running for mayor for the 2004- 2009 term, ignoring a call from incumbent Mayor Iswara Natanegara that as civil servants, they must not support any candidates. "We are not challenging Pak Iswara's call for civil servants to not support candidates.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LET74.ARP
JP/7/LET74.ARP Toll road gate shifts to relieve jams From Kompas The Jakarta toll road extending from Cawang to Semanggi is always congested in the morning due to obstructions caused by tailbacks of cars attempting to exit near the Kuningan and Semanggi bridges. Based on my observations, the congestion could be reduced by shifting the exits to places other than the Pancoran, Kuningan and Semanggi bridges. This is because Jalan Gatot Subroto can accommodate a lot more traffic.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
First year STPDN students to be moved to IIP Jakarta
First year STPDN students to be moved to IIP Jakarta Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Ministry of Home Affairs will start to transfer by Saturday some 1,200 first-year students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) to the Institute of Public Administration Sciences (IIP). The decision was executed in order to sever the tradition of campus violence at the STPDN, which cultivates students into future bureaucrats.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
On GAM
On GAM I would like to refer to the article by Kanis Dursin titled Rebels have no address to be obliterated on Dec. 26. The story regarding the integrated operation in Aceh Province was mostly untrue and biased. First: It was the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) that postponed and canceled the meeting for the peaceful settlement to the Aceh conflict.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
High performers to get ahead
High performers to get ahead TANGERANG: The Banten provincial education agency kicked off on Friday a program to enable clever students from poor families to enter respected schools without first having to sit tests. "The program is only for students from state-run junior high schools who want to enter senior high school," said Herry Mulya Zein, head of the Tangerang municipality's education agency, as quoted by Antara.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Textile industry to lose more workers
Textile industry to lose more workers Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Textile producers have painted a grim picture of the outlook for the country's textile industry for this year, predicting the closure of dozens of factories leading to a reduction of national output by around 20 percent. The slump will result in massive job losses, with a senior official of the Indonesian Textile Association (API) predicting 50,000 job losses in West Java alone.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Rethinking globalization: Nirvana or Armageddon? Yanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Secretary General, Uni Sosial Demokrat Surakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org 2. Gaduh -- The competitive threat of nations 2 X 30 The competitive threat of nations just a pseudo fear among countries Arya B. Gaduh Economist Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta abgaduh@csis.or.id
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia as
Indonesia as corruption champion? From Media Indonesia Several cases of fraud involving national banks have emerged amid the effort to restore the national economy and the process of leadership selection of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). In dealing with the bank theft, the Attorney General's Office should order a special examination by independent auditors, which would earn this institution credit points and finally deal with its negative image.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Water charges
Water charges I read in The Jakarta Post that as of Jan. 4 tap water charges will increase by another 30 percent. This greatly disturbs me. Why are we, PAM water users, burdened with such a raise, while almost 50 percent of the tap water is used by people not paying for it. Why am I forced to subsidize the sloppiness of the government c/o PAM, which cannot get its act together by controlling the use of tap water and making people pay for it?
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. VISA: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS
1. VISA: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Controversial visa policy to start February 2. WASTE: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Jakarta trashes Bekasi's demand for waste treatment fee 3. HOSTAGE: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS] Top brass to see where Ersa shot dead 4. KPU: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS Commission sets campaign rules on media 5. RESIGN: 2 LINES, 22 COUNTS Susilo's resignation remarks provoke debate
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ERSA -- 1 x 35
1. ERSA -- 1 x 35 Ersa saw Aceh thru eyes of common people or A tribute to Ersa Siregar
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPP welcomes scrutiny of candidates
PPP welcomes scrutiny of candidates JAKARTA: The United Development Party (PPP) has provided the public with access to its legislative candidates on its website www.ppp2004.com. A member of the party's advisory board, Wall Paragoan, said on Friday the public were invited to visit the website and give input on the legislative candidates. He said that any criticism or suggestion could be submitted through the interactive forum available on the website.
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Civil servants still in holiday mood
Civil servants still in holiday mood MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Many civil servants in Makassar skipped work on Friday, although it was a normal working day. Business was still slow at the South Sulawesi governor's office, the Makassar mayoralty administration and the South Sulawesi provincial council. At the governor's office, for instance, many desks were unattended at 11 a.m. local time. The employees found wandering around the office were mostly security guards and interns.
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Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 polls
Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 polls Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Workers of the Rovolin T-shirt factory in Sadang Serang, Bandung, have been working long, hard hours for one month now in order to meet large orders from political parties as the 2004 general elections nears. Similarly, the owner of Rovolin, J. Lumban Gaol, was busy, answering phone calls from his many clients and occasionally receiving party officials at his humble kiosk on Jl.
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From Kompas
From Kompas As reported by Kompas, Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar has found it difficult to eliminate the practice of railway ticket scalping, partly due to the absence of relevant legislation. Meanwhile, the public expects concrete action by the government.
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Bomb hoax at UI Salemba campus
Bomb hoax at UI Salemba campus JAKARTA: On day two of the new year, the capital was already threatened by a bomb hoax. An employee of the clinic at the University of Indonesia's school of dentistry on Jl. Salemba, Central Jakarta, received two similar calls at about 8:30 a.m., saying a bomb had been planted in the building where the clinic and the school of dentistry were located, Detikcom reported.
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Elections preparation replete with flaws, skepticism abounds
Elections preparation replete with flaws, skepticism abounds Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta No one in this country who believes in democracy wants the 2004 elections to fail, as it is the only democratic tool to elect a legitimate government that will carry out reforms and dig the country out of its economic doldrums.
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Sleman, home of a thousands tourist villages
Sleman, home of a thousands tourist villages Bambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta The district of Sleman has discovered a new way to increase the income of its residents -- turning its many unique villages into tourist attractions.
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KPK all the way !
KPK all the way ! The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman's remarks after being sworn in by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Dec. 29, 2003, to the effect that all cases of corruption were his priority (The Jakarta Post, December 30), deserve our support, despite his failure to short-list particular cases of corruption. The government has given full powers to the team to act, as indicated by the fact that the President did not deliver a speech during the swearing-in ceremony.
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Patient may have been exposed to SARS coronavirus: China and the
Patient may have been exposed to SARS coronavirus: China and the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Friday initial tests showed a man at the center of a SARS scare may indeed have been exposed to the coronavirus linked to the disease, although it would take days to tell for sure.
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Susilo's resignation remarks provoke debate
Susilo's resignation remarks provoke debate The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya Debates have emerged on whether a minister aspiring to be president should resign before his term, in the absence of a ruling on the matter. The discourse emerged following a statement from Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who said he would resign at the latest in April. Susilo, who is nominated by the Democratic Party, is among several aspiring presidential candidates.
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Train commuters decline by 15%
Train commuters decline by 15% JAKARTA: The number of train commuters traveling between the capital and the surrounding areas of Depok, Bogor, Tangerang and Bekasi, or Jadebotabek, decreased by 15.32 percent, from 109.89 million people in November 2002 to 93.06 million in November 2003, an official said on Friday. Director of trade and service at the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) Rusman Heriawan did not provide a reason for the decline.
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Telecommunications sector has bright outlook
Telecommunications sector has bright outlook Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The year 2003 has been a bright year for the telecommunications industry. The number of cellular phone subscribers has increased steadily, prompting cellular phone manufacturers to intensify sales campaigns.
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Free Fery
Free Fery A few days after the death of RCTI television journalist Ersa Siregar, Aceh's martial law administrator and military commander announced that anyone was welcome to be a facilitator for the release of some 100 civilian hostages held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Thank you very much, Maj. Gen.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises tourism fees in Yogya
Govt raises tourism fees in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: The government has increased the entrance fees to several tourism destinations as of January 2004 in Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta. Sunarto, head of the Culture and Tourism Office in Gunung Kidul, said on Friday that the increase was regulated by Bylaw No. 13/2003 on entrance fees of recreational and sports venues, which aimed to increasing local revenues.
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Dozens hurt in Bali, Lombok quake
Dozens hurt in Bali, Lombok quake I Wayan Juniartha and Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar/Mataram A powerful earthquake rocked the two tourist islands of Bali and Lombok on Friday, injuring dozens of people and damaging hundreds of buildings, local officials and residents said. An elderly man reportedly died of a heart attack, apparently triggered by the shock of the strong tremor in Lombok. At least 28 people, including South African tourist Dr.
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1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49 New Year's celebrations spill out onto Jakarta's streets
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Nine year old drowns in S. Sulawesi river
Nine year old drowns in S. Sulawesi river MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The body of a nine-year-old boy named Yurmunandar was recovered on Friday after he had been swept away by a strong current in the Je'neberang River in Gowa regency, South Sulawesi. His body was found by a fisherman at 12.30 p.m, approximately three kilometers from where he had gone missing.
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Dozens of mortar shells found
Dozens of mortar shells found MANOKWARI, Papua: Local residents here found on Friday 69 mortar shells, apparently a legacy of World War II. The mortars were found in Wosi, where locals were excavating a plot of land behind the house of Hendrik Mardi, a local government official, during a construction project. Adj. Sr. Comr. Dedi Kusnadi, Manokwari Police chief, said that the bomb squad was immediately sent to the site upon receiving a report on the finding.
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Rethinking Globalization -- Neither nirvana nor Armageddon
Rethinking Globalization -- Neither nirvana nor Armageddon Yanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Secretary General, Uni Sosial Demokrat Surakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org Globalization remains a paradox up to today in our world. It brings about dramatic economic growth and advancement of technology, but at the same time also causes unprecedented human and ecological problems.
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Public remain unimpressed with busway
Public remain unimpressed with busway Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Even before the planned launching on Jan. 15, people are reluctant to try the Jakarta administration's controversial busway. Many car owners seem unwilling to give up the privilege of driving to their destinations. "I won't use the busway because it's impractical. People will have to change buses when they intersect a busway corridor.
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New Year's celebrations spills out onto Jakarta's streets
New Year's celebrations spills out onto Jakarta's streets Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New Year's Eve in Jakarta was probably not much different from festivities held elsewhere in the world. Hordes of people, crowds blowing trumpets and making as much noise as possible, people selling all kinds of trinkets imaginable, the countdown and of course, the fireworks.
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17 S. Sulawesi policemen fired in 2003
17 S. Sulawesi policemen fired in 2003 MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: South Sulawesi Police chief Insp. Gen. Jusuf Manggabarani said he had fired 17 police officers last year for violating the law. "Any violations will be dealt with accordingly," Jusuf said on Thursday. Data from the South Sulawesi Provincial Police station revealed that a total of 277 officers went to trial in 2003, of which 17 were fired.
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Shelters still unavailable as floods begin to hit
Shelters still unavailable as floods begin to hit M. Taufiqurrahman and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After heavy rainfall in Jakarta since early this week, flood victims in Penjaringan subdistrict, North Jakarta, complained about the absence of temporary shelters although the city administration had distributed a Rp 10 million (US$1,176) relief fund. "There were neither shelters nor public kitchens for flood victims in this area.
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KPU mulls annulling contract with ballot boxes
KPU mulls annulling contract with ballot boxes Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Friday it was considering reviewing its contract with private firm PT Survindo Indah Prestasi for its inability to stick to the terms of the contract in providing election ballot boxes. The company won the KPU tender worth Rp 311 billion (US$36.5 million) to produce ballot boxes for the 2004 elections. Even the commission had secretly decided on Dec.
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Yogya receives environmental award
Yogya receives environmental award YOGYAKARTA: The International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI), a Canada-based environmental organization, recently awarded the Cities for Climate Protection Campaign Milestone Award to the Yogyakarta municipal government for its achievement in preserving the environment.
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Tourist arrivals drop, but recovery on the way
Tourist arrivals drop, but recovery on the way The Jakarta Post, Jakarta ourist arrivals in November last year dropped 14.2 percent compared with a month earlier, but the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) hinted that the country's tourism industry was on track toward recovery. In November, a total of 305,519 tourists visited the country, a 14 percent decline as compared with 356,075 in October, BPS director Rusman Heriawan said on Friday.
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Jakarta administration trashes Bekasi's demand for garbage treatment fee
Jakarta administration trashes Bekasi's demand for garbage treatment fee P.C. Naommy and Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bekasi The Jakarta administration has turned down Bekasi's offer to treat the capital's garbage in the Bantar Gebang dump at a rate of Rp 85,000 (US$10) per ton of waste.
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JP/7/LET75.ARS
JP/7/LET75.ARS Waste in busway project From Warta Kota One instance of waste in the Jakarta busway project is the tearing down of the railings in front of the Harco building in downtown Glodok. Used to date for motorcycle parking, the lane within the steel barriers is to be used by the busway. The railings certainly cost a lot of money to construct. As they are now being pulled down, this money has been wasted.
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Commission sets campaign rule on mass media
Commission sets campaign rule on mass media Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) announced on Friday the regulations on the electoral campaign, which sets some restrictions regarding campaigning through the mass media. There are at least six restrictions found in Article 18 of KPU Instruction No. 701/2003 on the electoral campaign signed by KPU chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin on Dec. 29.
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Bantar Gebang scavengers in tight spot
Bantar Gebang scavengers in tight spot P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Scavengers at Bantar Gebang dump, Bekasi, are finding the pickings there very slim as the battle continues between the local administration and residents, who want the dump closed. "We will have to wait about a week until we know for certain about this dump; whether it will be closed or remain open," Muhidin, 32, who has been a scavenger for almost five years, told The Jakarta Post.
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The competitive threat of nations
The competitive threat of nations Arya B. Gaduh Economist Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta abgaduh@csis.or.id I returned recently from a conference of ASEAN economists on competitiveness. Talk of the "China threat" loomed large -- hardly any discussion went by without a mention of how ASEAN should respond to China's increasing international competitiveness. Throughout the conference, I began to worry about semantics.
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Press subsidized by local government
Press subsidized by local government Rusman and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda/Jakarta Fifteen local media enterprises have received subsidies amounting to Rp 3 million (US$340) per publication from the East Kalimantan administration for their operations in 2004. The amount is bigger than last year when they received "only" around Rp 2.7 million.