Archive: 3 January 2004
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Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Governor wants non-luxury monorail
Governor wants non-luxury monorailBambang 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
RI seeks U.S. help to deport convicted Maluku separatist
RI seeks U.S. help to deport convicted Maluku separatistFabiola 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Borobudur to open at night in 2004
Borobudur to open at night in 2004MAGELANG, 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Manado quiet after New Year
Manado quiet after New YearMANADO, 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,...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
JP/7/LET70.ARS
JP/7/LET70.ARSProposal for improved hajFrom Media IndonesiaWith 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
'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,...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Indonesia as
Indonesia as corruption champion?From Media IndonesiaSeveral 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).
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Full-year inflation better than expected: Statistic Agency
Full-year inflation better than expected: Statistic AgencyDadan 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
* 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 *...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political cultureBenny 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
JP/7/LET74.ARP
JP/7/LET74.ARPToll road gate shifts to relieve jamsFrom KompasThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
NGOs report religious minister to police
NGOs report religious minister to policeAbdul 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Suicide bombing not ruled out in Aceh blast
Suicide bombing not ruled out in Aceh blastThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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
Regents abuse election rules: C. Java panwaslu
Regents abuse election rules: C. Java panwasluSuherdjoko 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49New Year's Eve spills out onto the streets of JakartaNew 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Controversial visa policy to start February
Controversial visa policy to start FebruaryMuninggar 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Dozens hurt as powerful quake rocks Bali, Lombok
Dozens hurt as powerful quake rocks Bali, LombokI Wayan Juniartha and Luh Putu Trisna Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Denpasar/MataramA 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
NGO backs decision on power rates
NGO backs decision on power ratesFitri 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
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
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
ALREADY CHECKED
ALREADY CHECKEDFOR "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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Electoral contenders told to be prompt in filing complaints
Electoral contenders told to be prompt in filing complaints Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
From Kompas
From KompasThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Govt aims to lure investors with power road show
Govt aims to lure investors with power road showFitri 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Persik to open defense against PKT
Persik to open defense against PKTZakki 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Katulampa revived as early flood warning post
Katulampa revived as early flood warning postTheresia 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
'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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
New Year's security a model for elections
New Year's security a model for electionsDamar 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political culture
Notes on 2003: Fostering the ethics of political cultureBenny 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
Thai sugar faces bleak future amid oversupply
Thai sugar faces bleak future amid oversupplyNisara 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Garuda paid off $66.9m debts in 2003
Garuda paid off $66.9m debts in 2003The 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Muddled haj management
Muddled haj managementFrom Warta KotaMy 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
JP/7/LET74.ARP
JP/7/LET74.ARPToll road gate shifts to relieve jamsFrom KompasThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
First year STPDN students to be moved to IIP Jakarta
First year STPDN students to be moved to IIP JakartaYuli 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).
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Textile industry to lose more workers
Textile industry to lose more workersSandy 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004Exhibitions* 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Malioboro to revitalized
Malioboro to revitalizedYOGYAKARTA: 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
South Asian CEOs to form regional grouping
South Asian CEOs to form regional groupingAgence France-Presse New DelhiSouth 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
1. SLEMAN -- 1 x 42
1. SLEMAN -- 1 x 42 Sleman, home of a thousand tourist villages 2 KUdu -- 'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
November exports up, full-year target within reach
November exports up, full-year target within reachThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Indonesia as
Indonesia as corruption champion?From Media IndonesiaSeveral 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).
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Muddled haj management
Muddled haj managementFrom Warta KotaMy 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
BNI pledges Rp 25 billion loan for fish farmers
BNI pledges Rp 25 billion loan for fish farmersSari 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
A tribute to Ersa Siregar
A tribute to Ersa SiregarAboeprijadi 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
46 cops hospitalized with food poisoning
46 cops hospitalized with food poisoningHasrul, 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 3, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, January 3, 2004TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Cartoon10:00 TV Drama11:30 Battle of Wits12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:00 Music2:30 English News Service3:00 Science and Technology3:30 News4:00 Indonesian Film7:00 News8:00 Quiz: Tau Sok Tau9:00...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thieves
'Kudu' statues attract collectors, thievesTarko 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Index the highest since 1999
Index the highest since 1999Rendi 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, January 3, 2004Exhibitions* 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Shelters still unavailable as floods begin to hit
Shelters still unavailable as floods begin to hitM. 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Dozens hurt in Bali, Lombok quake
Dozens hurt in Bali, Lombok quakeI 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49
1. NYEAR -- 1 x 49 New Year's celebrations spill out onto Jakarta's streets
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Dozens of mortar shells found
Dozens of mortar shells foundMANOKWARI, 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Rethinking Globalization -- Neither nirvana nor Armageddon
Rethinking Globalization -- Neither nirvana nor ArmageddonYanuar 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Public remain unimpressed with busway
Public remain unimpressed with buswayTony 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
New Year's celebrations spills out onto Jakarta's streets
New Year's celebrations spills out onto Jakarta's streetsTantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta New Year's Eve in Jakarta was probably not much different from festivities held elsewhere in the world.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
KPU mulls annulling contract with ballot boxes
KPU mulls annulling contract with ballot boxesMoch. 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Yogya receives environmental award
Yogya receives environmental awardYOGYAKARTA: 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Tourist arrivals drop, but recovery on the way
Tourist arrivals drop, but recovery on the wayThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Jakarta administration trashes Bekasi's demand for garbage treatment fee
Jakarta administration trashes Bekasi's demand for garbage treatment feeP.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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
JP/7/LET75.ARS
JP/7/LET75.ARSWaste in busway projectFrom Warta KotaOne 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Commission sets campaign rule on mass media
Commission sets campaign rule on mass mediaMoch. 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Bantar Gebang scavengers in tight spot
Bantar Gebang scavengers in tight spotP.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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
The competitive threat of nations
The competitive threat of nationsArya 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Elections preparation replete with flaws, skepticism abounds
Elections preparation replete with flaws, skepticism aboundsMoch. 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Civil servants still in holiday mood
Civil servants still in holiday moodMAKASSAR, 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 polls
Parties boost T-shirt business ahead of 2004 pollsYuli 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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
From Kompas
From KompasAs 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Press subsidized by local government
Press subsidized by local governmentRusman 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Sleman, home of a thousands tourist villages
Sleman, home of a thousands tourist villagesBambang 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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...
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Susilo's resignation remarks provoke debate
Susilo's resignation remarks provoke debateThe 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
Telecommunications sector has bright outlook
Telecommunications sector has bright outlookSari 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.
Sat, 03 Jan 2004
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.