Archive: 30 January 2004
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Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll authority sticks to PDI-P ban
Poll authority sticks to PDI-P ban Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East Kalimantan The East Kalimantan General Election Commission (KPUD) has insisted on its decision to bar the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle's (PDI-P) East Kalimantan chapter from the legislative election.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties ready for legal battle
Parties ready for legal battle JAKARTA: A coalition of 13 political parties completed on Thursday documents to be presented at court when they file a lawsuit against three major parties for abusing Rp 15 trillion (US$1.7 billion) in state assets. Ikhsan Abdullah, head of the legal team representing the 13 parties, said he had obtained the signatures of National Mandate Party (PAN) chairman Amien Rais and New Indonesia Alliance Party (PPIB) chairman Sjahrir required in the legal battle.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais' new book offers humor
Amien Rais' new book offers humor JAKARTA: A compilation of anecdotes and witticisms from People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) speaker Amien Rais was launched on Thursday. Guru Salimin (Teacher Salimin) features 60 stories of Amien, a presidential aspirant of the National Mandate Party (PAN). Salimin was the religion teacher at Amien's elementary school in the Central Java town of Surakarta.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six held for 'inciting rebellion' in RP
Six held for 'inciting rebellion' in RP PHILIPPINES: Six Philippine military officers have been arrested for inciting rebellion against President Gloria Arroyo's government, officials said on Thursday. The six, who have been detained by the Philippine army, were part of a group within the armed forces who appeared on television late on Wednesday demanding the resignation of Defense Secretary Eduardo Ermita.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Presidential veto of House legislation criticized
Presidential veto of House legislation criticized Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has questioned a proposal to grant the presidency the right to veto the entry into effect of legislation passed by the House of Representatives, arguing that the government fully participated in the deliberation of bills before their approval by the House. "The government is involved in the deliberation of every bill right from the very beginning.
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State of civil emergency, integrated ops in Papua? Neles Tebay Pontifical University of Urbaniana Rome 2. Pro -- Brazil breaks out 1 x 30 Brazil breaks out upon Lula's vision Jeffrey D. Sachs Professor of Economics Columbia University Project Syndicate
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU to provide $7.5m grant to innovative businesses
EU to provide $7.5m grant to innovative businesses Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta A visiting European Commission (EC) delegation is encouraging business associations in Indonesia to apply for grants under a program called the Small Project Facility (SPF). According to SPF program manager Juan Casla, the program was initially launched in April last year and was scheduled to run until 2005.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cleric defends polygamous politicians
Cleric defends polygamous politicians KEDIRI, East Java: Chairman of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) Sahal Mahfudz sees no need to classify politicians who practice polygamy among the so-called "rotten" politicians, saying that marrying more than one women did not indicate immorality under Islam. Sahal, who is also a patron of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), the country's largest Muslim organization, said on Thursday that polygamy was justified by sharia and was not against national law.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
15 Malaysians detained for illegal logging
15 Malaysians detained for illegal logging Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Bintuni Police subprecinct recently arrested 15 Malaysian nationals for illegal logging in Papua. The 15 suspects were caught cutting down trees in a forest concession area of Tohiba subdistrict, without the permission of the Ministry of Forestry, a senior police official said on Friday.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Attractive new TV show
Attractive new TV show Fortunately, although in stark contrast to conventional TV- shows or dramas, a newly nascent TV program has emerged on Indosiar station, dubbed Tembang peduli kasih Song of compassionate love), featuring Bob Tutupoly as chief entertainer, with a batch of other noted artist, who receive no compensation or reward for their performance and songs contributed to the show.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aussie opposition keen to strengthen Asia ties
Aussie opposition keen to strengthen Asia ties Belinda Goldsmith, Reuters, Sydney, Australia Australia's new opposition leader, touted as the most serious threat to the government in eight years, launched his bid for the nation's top job on Thursday pledging to strengthen ties within Asia.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Militant gets life for Bali bombing role 2
* Headlines: Militant gets life for Bali bombing role 2 * National: Soeharto proteges join elections 4 * Archipelago: Four Palopo bombing suspects arrested 5 * Opinion: State of civil emergency in Papua? 6 * City: Hi-tech garbage facility hits a snag 8 * Sports: Legislators back sports door prize scheme 10 * World: Suicide bomber kills 10 in Israel 11 * Business: Permata sale may take more than a month 13 * Features: Oscar nomination shaken by foreign invasions 17
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public protests pollution
Public protests pollution JAKARTA: Dozens of demonstrators staged a protest at City Hall on Thursday, demanding Governor Sutiyoso take stern measures against an oil driller they said was polluting the waters of the Thousands Islands. The protesters, members of the Environment Care Society, targeted offshore drilling firm PT Cnooc Ses, which they said was polluting the seawater from its platform in the Thousand Islands regency.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati orders selective cull
Megawati orders selective cull Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's government responded to international criticism, including from the World Health Organization (WHO), over its handling of the bird flu outbreak by announcing on Thursday it would conduct a cull of infected chickens.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia buys LNG cargo from Algeria for buyers
Indonesia buys LNG cargo from Algeria for buyers Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia, the world's top exporter of liquefied natural gas, bought a cargo of the fuel from Algeria to help meet export commitments after the Southeast Asian country channeled its natural gas supplies to domestic users.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Graft and
Graft and tax collection From Koran Tempo I agree with Taufiequrachman, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), who has called on the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) to issue a ruling that corruption is forbidden according to Islam. While it is true that such a ruling by MUI would help efforts to eradicate corruption, it means little in law enforcement. In fact, our legislation needs an overhaul. Take, for example, the taxation regulations.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to offer controlling interest in scandal-ridden BNI
Government to offer controlling interest in scandal-ridden BNI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will divest a 51 percent stake in scandal-hit Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) via a strategic sale in the first semester after the completion of the bank's on-going restructuring process. Previously, the government planned to sell a 30 percent stake in the bank through a secondary offering on the stock market.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court orders suspension of 2003 water rate hike
Court orders suspension of 2003 water rate hike Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court ruled on Thursday that the city administration would suspend last year's water rate hike indefinitely in its verdict on a class action suit filed by the Jakarta Tap Water Consumers Community (Komparta).
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New Honda Stream offers all the comforts of a sedan
New Honda Stream offers all the comforts of a sedan Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's automotive market seems to be opening up this year, particularly in the multipurpose van (MPV) segment, as new vehicles are being launched one after the other. The latest entry, the New Honda Stream, was released on Tuesday by PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), two years after the Honda Stream was introduced in 2002.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four Palopo bombing suspects arrested
Four Palopo bombing suspects arrested Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Sulawesi police have captured four suspects charged with the bombing earlier this month at the Sampoddo Indah Cafe in Palopo regency, which killed four people. National Police detective chief Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng told journalists in Jakarta on Thursday that the four were arrested on Wednesday. "Two of the four suspects in the Palopo blast have been identified as Rizal and Dedi.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kofi A. Annan
Kofi A. Annan Secretary-General United Nations Brussels 2. Inqui -- Deadly threat 2 x 21 Bird flu unlikely to go the way of the dodo soon Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila 3. Yale -- A rising new force in world public opinion 1 X 30 Rising new force in world opinion Immanuel Wallerstein Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Mumbai
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang goat sellers still confident of sales
Tanah Abang goat sellers still confident of sales Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Goat sellers in the Tanah Abang area, Central Jakarta, are still confident of good sales prior to the upcoming celebration of Idul Adha, or Sacrifice Day, on Feb. 1, despite the recent scares of mad cow disease and bird flu.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Facts about bird flu
Facts about bird flu Here is a look at the bird flu spreading through Asia. WHAT IS IT: A form of influenza believed to strike all birds, though domestic poultry are believed especially prone to it. It also has jumped to humans, though no human-to-human transmission has been reported. WHERE IS IT: The H5N1 flu has been reported in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand and Vietnam.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai man stabbed in robbery
Thai man stabbed in robbery YOGYAKARTA: Robbers injured a Thai businessman and made off with his cellular phone and money on Wednesday night, local police said on Thursday. The victim, identified only by the initials KHC, 52, sustained serious stab wounds in the arm during the robbery at 9:30 p.m. Second Insp. Sumanto, a detective from Gamping Police subprecinct in Sleman regency, said the Thai man was leaving Yogyakarta along with his driver Asep Supriyatna when the incident took place.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Danamon issues debt to acquire Adira
Danamon issues debt to acquire Adira The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Danamon announced on Thursday a plan to issue Rp 2.4 trillion (US$285 million) in subordinated debt to raise funds to purchase majority shares in automotive financing company PT Adira Dinamika Multi Finance. In a statement to the Jakarta Stock Exchange, the bank said it had signed a conditional sales and purchase agreement with Adira on Jan.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legislators back sports door prize scheme
Legislators back sports door prize scheme Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) expressed support on Thursday for the National Sports Council (KONI) scheme in conjunction with PT Metropolitan Magnum Indonesia (MMI) to hand out door prizes at sporting events in a bid to attract more fans and raise money for sports development.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Multifinance industry sees brighter prospects
Multifinance industry sees brighter prospects P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Financial Services Association (APPI) projected net investment by the country's multifinance industry this year to grow by 20 percent to Rp 60 trillion (US$7.14 billion) from around Rp 50 trillion last year despite rising political tension runup to the general and presidential elections.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Navy intercepts illegal loggers
Navy intercepts illegal loggers JAKARTA: Naval officers intercepted on Thursday two Indonesian ships carrying illegal logs in the Aru Sea, Southeast Maluku. The crew of the KRI Sutanto patrol boat confiscated 1,268 logs aboard the Fitria Perdana and Semangat Lestari, which were leaving Indonesian waters without proper documents. "The vessels were carrying the logs without permits from the Ambon seaport authority or any other documents required for exportation," Navy spokesman Col.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Moluccans convicted for treason
Moluccans convicted for treason AMBON, Maluku: The Ambon District Court in Maluku province sentenced three Christian separatists on Thursday to between 13 and 15 years in prison for treason. John Latuhihin and Johanis Abraham were jailed for 15 years each, Antara reported. Their colleague Markus Siwabessy was handed a 13-year sentence. The three belong to the South Maluku Republic (RMS) separatist movement, and were charged for hoisting separatist flags in April last year.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Law only for ordinary people
Law only for ordinary people From Warta Kota Four of seven treasure hunters who allegedly dug up the Bogor Botanical Gardens have been taken into custody by the Bogor Police for violating the cultural heritage law. If this law applied to all citizens, Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Al Munawar should have also been held responsible for allegedly ordering the excavation of treasure believed to be buried at the Batu Tulis archeological site in Bogor some time ago.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P members stage violent rally
PDI-P members stage violent rally INDRAMAYU, West Java: Hundreds of local supporters of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) burned party flags and tore down other party paraphernalia from the street in a protest against local leaders on Thursday. The protest started at around 10:30 a.m. outside the PDI-P Indramayu office and became violent as protesters tore down the sign on the office and began removing party flags and banners.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPUD bans 126 councillor candidates
KPUD bans 126 councillor candidates Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) disqualified on Thursday 126 of 1,682 regional legislative candidates from 24 political parties contesting the April 5 legislative election. KPUD chairman Muhamad Taufik said, however, that if any of the approved candidates were found to have submitted fake documents they would also be disqualified.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officials accused of embezzling aid funds for Poso refugees
Officials accused of embezzling aid funds for Poso refugees Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central Sulawesi Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla has urged the public to report any diversion in the distribution of welfare funds for refugees in Poso, Central Sulawesi. "The public should report to officials if they find any irregularities in the provision of welfare aid, so that we can take stern measures immediately against the perpetrators," he said in Poso recently.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Health agency monitors bird flu
Health agency monitors bird flu JAKARTA: The Jakarta Health Agency has distributed 10,000 leaflets about the symptoms and prevention of avian influenza to community health centers around the city. Public relations head Evi Zelfino said the move, which aimed to inform medical staff of the virus, would allow the agency to track possible human cases of the flu. No Jakarta residents were known to be infected by the flu virus at this time, she said.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Permata sale likely to take more than a month
Permata sale likely to take more than a month The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) admitted on Thursday that it might not be able to conclude the sale of a controlling stake in Bank Permata by the time its term expires next month. If that is the case, the sale of Bank Permata would then be carried out by the succeeding institution, which is to be set up at a later date, IBRA deputy chairman I Nyoman Sender said.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali blast accomplice gets life sentence
Bali blast accomplice gets life sentence Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The Denpasar District Court sentenced on Thursday a man to life imprisonment for his role in the devastating Bali blasts that killed 202 people. Sarjiyo, alias Sawad, alias Zaenal Abidin, was convicted of conspiring, planning and organizing the Oct. 12, 2002 bombings in Bali.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
China denies blame for bird flu outbreak
China denies blame for bird flu outbreak Agencies, Bangkok/Geneva China, accused of deceiving the world over SARS, denied on Thursday a similar cover-up that allowed the bird flu scourge to sweep across Asia. China's foreign ministry spokeswoman Zhang Qiyue said the accusation made in the British weekly New Scientist "is completely inaccurate, is without proof and moreover does not respect science".
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Militant gets life for Bali bombing role 2
* Headlines: Militant gets life for Bali bombing role 2 * National: Soeharto proteges join elections 4 * Archipelago: Four Palopo bombing suspects arrested 5 * Opinion: State of civil emergency in Papua? 6 * City: Hi-tech garbage facility hits a snag 8 * Sports: Legislators back sports door prize scheme 10 * World: Suicide bomber kills 10 in Israel 11 * Business: Permata sale may take more than a month 13 * Features: Common queries and more on bird flu 19
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
The threat of bird flu
The threat of bird flu Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila The threat of bird flu is lapping at our shores, with other Asian countries reporting deaths from the virus that has jumped from fowl to humans at a pace worrisome to the World Health Organization. As in anything for the most part yet to be satisfactorily explained by authorities, the general public is left to rely on hazy pronouncements-for example, that Philippine fowl, particularly chicken, is safe for consumption.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hi-tech garbage facility hits a snag during trial
Hi-tech garbage facility hits a snag during trial Damar Harsanto and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor The second trial of the bale press garbage processing system at the Jakarta administration's Bojong dump in Klapanunggal district, Bogor, experienced a hitch as the management of the dump, PT Wira Guna Sejahtera, used the wrong type of garbage in the demonstration.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake rocks Maluku islands
Earthquake rocks Maluku islands AMBON, Maluku: A powerful earthquake measuring 6.8 on the Richter scale shook on Thursday morning Kelang island in Central Maluku regency, hundreds of kilometers northwest of Ambon, the capital of Maluku. The earthquake caused large waves in the nearby waters, which later hit Namela, the capital of Buru regency. Several residents in Namlea told journalists that the waves did not cause any damage.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Excelcomindo repays $293m loans
Excelcomindo repays $293m loans JAKARTA: PT Excelcomindo Pratama, Indonesia's third-biggest cell-phone operator, repaid about US$293 million of bank loans, allowing the company to focus on expanding business. This week's payment came from the sale of $350 million of bonds earlier this month, Fritz Simandjuntak, an Excelcomindo spokesman, said.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties have no objections to KPU's candidate list
Parties have no objections to KPU's candidate list A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 24 political parties have approved the lists of their legislative candidates for the election to the House of Representatives, finally marking an end to the selection process, which began in December of last year. There will be 7,756 candidates vying for 550 House seats in the general election, which is scheduled for April 5.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Brazil breaks out upon Lula's vision
Brazil breaks out upon Lula's vision Jeffrey D. Sachs, Professor of Economics, Columbia University, Project Syndicate The biggest hidden story in international development these days may be Brazil's economic takeoff. Two years ago, Brazil's economy was left for dead, and the election of Worker Party candidate Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva as President was widely expected to trigger financial collapse. Instead, Lula has governed with remarkable prudence, and Brazil is poised for rapid growth.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Brazil breaks out
Brazil breaks out Jeffrey D. Sachs Professor of Economics Columbia University Project Syndicate The biggest hidden story in international development these days may be Brazil's economic takeoff. Two years ago, Brazil's economy was left for dead, and the election of Worker Party candidate Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva as President was widely expected to trigger financial collapse. Instead, Lula has governed with remarkable prudence, and Brazil is poised for rapid growth.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four men arrested
Four men arrested over Palopo blast Sandy Darmosumarto The Jakarta Post Jakarta South Sulawesi police have captured four suspects charged with the bombing earlier this month at the Sampoddo Indah Cafe in Palopo regency, which killed four people. National Police detective chief Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng told journalists in Jakarta on Thursday that the four were arrested on Wednesday. "Two of the four suspects in the Palopo blast have been identified as Rizal and Dedi.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Excerpts of PIB's vision/mission:
Excerpts of PIB's vision/mission: o To strive for a new Indonesia that is democratic, equitable, pluralist and open minded; o To strive for the creation of a safe, peaceful and prosperous world based on independence, democracy, humanity, justice and plurality.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU should popularize elections
KPU should popularize elections From Media Indonesia A survey conducted by Cetro, a non-government organization, has shown the greater part of the population remains uninformed about how to vote in the general elections, which will take place in less than 100 days. This lack of public knowledge is due to the low profile methods adopted to promote the 2004 election by the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar keeping wolves at bay
Akbar keeping wolves at bay Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The five-judge Supreme Court bench examining Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung's appeal failed to hand down a decision on Thursday, arguing that they needed more time to discuss the legal issues involved. The five, led by Justice Paulus Effendy Lotulung, discussed Akbar's appeal for two-and-a-half hours but failed to reach a consensus. They agreed to reconvene next Wednesday (Feb. 4).
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Death toll rises to 3 in Gresik fire
Death toll rises to 3 in Gresik fire ID Nugroho and Ainur R. Sophiaan, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The death toll in the devastating fire last week at chemical plant PT Petrowidada in Gresik regency, East Java, increased to three after another victim died from severe burns, doctors said on Thursday. Subiantoro, 36, died on Wednesday evening at Dr. Soetomo General Hospital in Surabaya. He had sustained burns to more than 90 percent of his body.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BMW V12 engine: From aircraft to saloon car
BMW V12 engine: From aircraft to saloon car Novan Iman Santosa The Jakarta Post Serpong, Banten How many people are aware that the giant automotive company BMW started its business producing engines for aircraft? This fact is far removed from many people's impressions of this manufacturer of luxury cars and motorcycles. In 1918, the company produced its first V12 engine for an airplane which crossed the Atlantic ocean in 44 hours.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Her Majesty's ambassador
Her Majesty's ambassador Diplomatic assignments, by definition, are of a short-term nature. So it is not surprising that ambassadors come and go when they have completed their assignments. Nevertheless, the departure of Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador Richard Gozney and his wife Mrs. Diana Gozney cannot be viewed simply as a routine event in Jakarta's diplomatic life.
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The threat of bird flu Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila
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Integrated Operation with a state of civil emergency in Papua?
Integrated Operation with a state of civil emergency in Papua? Neles Tebay, Pontifical, University of Urbaniana, Rome Papuans are again shocked by the proposal to conduct an integrated operation with a state of civil emergency declared in Papua, or even martial law, if necessary. The proposal has been discussed in a closed meeting of the House of Representatives Commission I for defense, information, foreign and political affairs.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Govt, farmers have to stop the epidemic'
'Govt, farmers have to stop the epidemic' The lack of coordination between government and the regions in monitoring the health of meat and livestock has been exposed by the avian influenza -- or bird flu -- epidemic. Uncertainty over whether this airborne virus has spread to humans has prompted many residents to stop buying and eating chicken. The Jakarta Post talked to some city dwellers about how they dealt with the issue.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta-based company's debt was reduced to 1.25
The Jakarta-based company's debt was reduced to 1.25 trillion rupiah ($148 million) and $350 million after the payment, the company said. Excelcomindo sold $350 million of bonds earlier this month in its first overseas debt sale. Credit Suisse First Boston, Morgan Stanley and UBS AG arranged the sale.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two female GAM hostages walk free at last
Two female GAM hostages walk free at last The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lhokseumawe/Banda Aceh Two hostages were freed in Tungkah Gajah village in East Aceh regency on Thursday, exactly seven months after they were kidnapped by members of separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM). Cut Soraya, 36, and Cut Farida, 31, were freed after a clash between rebel cadres and soldiers from the elite infantry Raiders at Tungkah Gajah village in East Aceh regency.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government assigns medical team to combat bird flu
Government assigns medical team to combat bird flu Eva C. Komandjaja and Wahyoe Boedhiwardana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bali The government has asked the team previously tasked with making preparations to deal with an outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) to take all necessary measures to prevent the spread of bird flu to humans.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom secures US$129 million loan
Telkom secures US$129 million loan Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) signed on Thursday a US$129 million loan agreement with ABN Amro to repurchase the former's promissory notes. Telkom issued the promissory notes in 2002 to help finance the acquisition of PT Pramindo Ikat Nusantara (Pramindo), the company's former partner in developing fixed-line telecom services in the Sumatra region.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police seize 55,400 ecstasy tablets
Police seize 55,400 ecstasy tablets Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A joint police team confiscated on Thursday 55,400 ecstasy pills from a building in Cengkareng, West Jakarta, and arrested two guards. The owners of the shop-house, however, are still at large. This was the second largest ecstasy seizure by police since April 2002.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASITA urges visa policy review
ASITA urges visa policy review Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Association of Indonesian Tour and Travel Agencies (ASITA) urged on Thursday that the government hold a review of Presidential Decree No. 18/2003 on the new visa-on-arrival policy a month after its enactment on Feb. 1. "If the decree proves to be hurting the country's tourism, then we hope the government will be wise enough to revoke it," said ASITA president Ben Sukma.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PIB and its intellectuals seek to take reform to a higher level
PIB and its intellectuals seek to take reform to a higher level Anton Doni, Head of Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dilemma of idealistic intellectuals ahead of the first election after Soeharto quit the presidency in 1998 was whether or not to get their hands dirty by becoming politicians.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs want KPUD head dismissal
NGOs want KPUD head dismissal TANGERANG: Some 200 activists of 10 non-govermental organisations staged a rally on Thursday at the Tangerang municipal council, demanding the dismissal of the Tangerang General Elections Committee (KPUD) chairman. NGO Komunike chairman Imron Hamami said the KPUD chairman Adi Warman had been uncooperative in implementing change and dishonest in the use of the KPUD budget.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bird flu won't hurt economy
Bird flu won't hurt economy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono said on Thursday that the bird flu outbreak would not seriously harm the country's economy. He argued that bird flu was considered to be as dangerous as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome), because it had not killed anybody in Indonesia. "I think it (bird flu) will not have a (serious) impact on the economy. But we must move quickly (to curb the disease) so as not to disrupt the economy," he said.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fear of delay to elections looms
Fear of delay to elections looms Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Speaker Amien Rais joined on Thursday those expressing concern over a possible delay to the elections following the ballot box tender fiasco. Amien said the country's democracy was in danger if the General Elections Commission (KPU) failed to work in a professional manner in preparing for the elections.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
IBRA bashing
IBRA bashing Analysts, senior officials and the media have of late been increasingly critical of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), which will end its government mandate later this month, due primarily to two reasons. One is the recent disclosures by print media of what the public perceives to be the indecently huge packages of compensation IBRA senior officers have been enjoying.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court launches blue print on graft tribunal
Supreme Court launches blue print on graft tribunal Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In introducing a blueprint for the establishment of a new anticorruption court, the Supreme Court said it expected the graft-busting body to be up and running by June. It also said that it hoped its streamlined mechanisms and better paid judges would be capable of finally improving the performance of the legal system in combating graft. In accordance with Law No.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sudanese Embassy responds
Sudanese Embassy responds I refer to the article published in The Jakarta Post on Jan. 16 titled Sudanese woman rises from slave to author in UK. I would like to make the observation that the press is powerful, and must therefore exercise great responsibility in the search for the truth through its publications.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New Honda Stream is all about comfort
New Honda Stream is all about comfort Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's automotive market seems to be opening up this year, particularly in the multipurpose van (MPV) segment, as new vehicles are being launched one after the other. The latest entry, the New Honda Stream, was released on Tuesday by PT Honda Prospect Motor (HPM), two years after the Honda Stream was introduced in 2002.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Let New Order politicians run, scholar says
Let New Order politicians run, scholar says A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Any move to ban people belonging to the New Order regime from the elections violates the principle of democracy itself, political observer Arief Budiman says. "We should implement democracy in its entirety.
Fri, 30 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BMW launches new program to satisfy customers satisfaction
BMW launches new program to satisfy customers satisfaction Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to meet its commitment to satisfy consumers, PT BMW Indonesia launched the BMW Service Inclusive Program for any purchase of 2004 models from the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X5 and Z4. The program offers free service and maintenance to BMW owners for the first five years of ownership or 100,000 kilometers, which ever comes first.