Archive: 5 January 2004
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Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Probe called over ballot box fiasco
Probe called over ballot box fiasco Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Activists are urging the General Elections Commission (KPU) to investigate possible irregularities in the process of Rp 311 billion ballot boxes tender following the alleged poor performance of PT Survindo Indah Prestasi in producing the boxes. The activists also demanded that the KPU punish both its officials involved in the tender and the winning company for the irregularities.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 5, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Monday, January 5, 2003 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia under fire over allegedly misleading ads
AirAsia under fire over allegedly misleading ads Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Budget carrier AirAsia has rejected accusations by Malaysia's tourism minister that it misled customers by failing to honor advertisements that offer tickets for as low as 1.99 ringgit (US$50 cents), news reports said on Sunday. AirAsia's Chief Executive Tony Fernandes claimed similar advertisements were used by other budget carriers worldwide such as Southwest Airlines in the United States and Europe's Ryanair.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister of Tourism again criticized visa policy
Minister of Tourism again criticized visa policy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Culture and Tourism I Gede Ardika reiterated his strong opposition to the government's plan to implement a stricter visa policy next month, saying it would badly hurt the country's tourism industry.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The area alongside Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin will still be attractive for businesses, despite concern about worsening traffic congestion due to the busway project and three-in-one traffic policy, analysts have said. Property analysts said, rather than the transportation policy, weak business confidence in the country's economy was the main factor behind the low demand for office space on both roads.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bogus detectives rob a man
Bogus detectives rob a man JAKARTA: Three people claiming to be police detectives robbed a passenger aboard a public minivan plying Kodamar-Senen route on Saturday morning. According to police reports, the detective-look-alikes were bogus. They ordered Eman Mulyadi, 36, a resident of Jl. Tengah, Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, to take out his wallet and show them his ID card when the minivan was driving along Jl. Letjen. Suprapto, near Tanah Tinggi, Central Jakarta.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans think trash cans a load of garbage
Jakartans think trash cans a load of garbage P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Don't judge the sanitary condition of Jakarta from the rows of blue and orange garbage bins you find along main roads in the capital. Take a closer look inside them first, if you have the stomach for it! A soft drink can was seen inside the blue garbage bin, apparently newly installed on Jl. S.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Retail, telecom firms to profit from political campaigns
Retail, telecom firms to profit from political campaigns Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shares of publicly listed companies in the retail and telecommunications sectors, as well as media, are projected to be the favorites among investors this election year, due to the intriguing political party campaign methods employed here.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
UWSA fight against drugs
UWSA fight against drugs MYANMAR: In this rugged region where the blush of opium poppies still smudges mountains, the militia branded as the world's largest drug army is working with Thailand and Myanmar to wipe out narcotics. The United Wa State Army (UWSA), allied with Myanmar's military junta, controls the surrounding territory where clandestine laboratories also pump out billions of methamphetamine pills mostly destined for Thailand.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, January 5, 2004
TV Program: Monday, January 5, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 8:00 TV Drama 10:30 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Music 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Comedy Drama 4:00 News 4:30 Film 5:30 TV Drama 6:00 Children's Show: Bando 7:00 News 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita TPI 6:00 a.m.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four injured in brawl
Four injured in brawl JAKARTA: Four people were severely injured after being involved in a brawl that occurred during a dangdut music performance on Jl. Lebak Bulus II, Cilandak, South Jakarta, early on Sunday morning. Eyewitnesses said that the brawl started after a misunderstanding between four people who live in the area and another group of four as they all danced at the site. The misunderstanding turned violent as some of them had consumed alcohol.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Communication needs of oil and gas companies
Communication needs of oil and gas companies Some industries just cannot operate from a single location. Unlike geographically centralized industries such as the garment industry, many heavy industries need operations in many different areas, often spanning thousands of kilometers from their headquarters. The oil and gas industry is a very good example. Oil and gas companies may have dozens, even hundreds, of sites where they conduct exploration to find new reserves and extract deposits.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI judiciary remains unable to uphold justice, NGO says
RI judiciary remains unable to uphold justice, NGO says Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's judicial institutions have failed to uphold justice for all, as many verdicts have been delivered without proper legal arguments and charges have been leveled at suspects without sufficient evidence, a judiciary watchdog has said.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Complaints to be 3 days after vote
Complaints to be 3 days after vote Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court has 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
American Muslim group takes Indonesia by storm
American Muslim group takes Indonesia by storm Chris Brummitt Associated Press Jakarta They're regulars on MTV. Fans accost them in shopping malls. Their debut album smashed into the top 10. But Debu is hardly your typical American pop export. The band's 17 members are all Muslims, and their songs of peace and love are making a big splash in Indonesia -- the world's most populous Islamic country -- where religious extremism, terrorism and anti-American sentiment are on the rise.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
More sex workers found with HIV
More sex workers found with HIV Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta A study by the Yogyakarta health office has found that of the 300 commercial sex workers surveyed from September to December 2003, 13 had contracted HIV (human immuno-deficiency virus). Head of the health office, Dr. Choirul Anwar, said those infected with the virus were scattered throughout several red- light districts in Yogyakarta. He said the office maintained a policy of discretion in regards their identities.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P seeks power on continued compromise
PDI-P seeks power on continued compromise Anton Doni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At the beginning, it was the "little people" (wong cilik) who were the source of power of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). Suppressed under the New Order regime, the people were in need of any figure perceived to be able to bring about a relatively better life. They eventually found Megawati Soekarnoputri, daughter of the first president, who was then treated unworthily by then president Soeharto.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anti-graft protest dispersed in Kupang
Anti-graft protest dispersed in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Police officers in the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang forcefully dispersed a crowd of people who were protesting against the regent at the Larantuka Diocese. The police measures were ordered to prevent possible conflicts between the supporters of East Flores regent Felix Fernandez and his opponents. Chief of East Nusa Tenggara police Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang said that the protest was led by local priest, Frans Amanuen.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Enseval expects 20% growth in 2004 despite election uncertainty
Enseval expects 20% growth in 2004 despite election uncertainty PT Enseval Putera Megatrading is a leading distributor of health products and consumer goods. The company has four divisions, that is pharmacy, consumer goods (cosmetics, health food and drinks), medical devices and raw materials for medicines and consumer goods, with the pharmacy division contributing most of the company's revenue.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll body told to educate voters about election
Poll body told to educate voters about election Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Calls are mounting on the General Elections Commission (KPU) to educate voters on the Election Law so as to avoid political parties from keeping the old proportional electoral system intact.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government offers Rp 3.2 billion in relief aid to Bali quake victims
Government offers Rp 3.2 billion in relief aid to Bali quake victims Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Karangasem, Bali Three Cabinet ministers visited on Sunday villages affected by a strong earthquake on the island of Bali and delivered government aid for people there.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persija, Persita draw; clashes mar match
Persija, Persita draw; clashes mar match Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persita Tangerang held Persija Jakarta to a 2-2 draw in their opening match of the Indonesian soccer league here on Sunday which was marred by a clash between the players and officials from the two sides. Meanwhile, defending champion Persik Kediri fell to a 2-1 loss to Pupuk Kaltim (PKT) Bontang in front of its own fans in Kediri, East Java.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
What do teenage expatriates think about Indonesia?
What do teenage expatriates think about Indonesia? Many expatriates bring their teenage children to Indonesia, with some ending up falling in love with the country and spending years here. Living in Indonesia is usually an equally wonderful experience for the kids. So, what is it that expatriate teenagers like or don't like about living in "exotic" Indonesia? What do they think of the country's rich cultural diversity and its unique landscape?
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Toll road gate shifts
Toll road gate shifts 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New order may buy 50% of voters off: Analyst
New order may buy 50% of voters off: Analyst A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Powerful remnants of the discredited New Order regime have consolidated themselves and will use their apparently unlimited financial resources to buy votes during this year's elections, a political analyst warned on Saturday. "They could buy more than 50 percent of some 140 million eligible voters.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
16,000 police to be deployed to safeguard poll
16,000 police to be deployed to safeguard poll Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java West Java Police have readied 16,000 personnel, including an antiterror squad, to safeguard the 2004 general election, a senior police officer said on Saturday. West Java Police chief Insp. Gen.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I've always been a fan of local beef; it's fresher'
'I've always been a fan of local beef; it's fresher' The United States government officially confirmed its first case of mad cow disease on Dec. 23, based on samples taken on Dec. 9. Despite all the fuss about the outbreak of the disease, which is also known as bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), Jakartans are unfazed. The Jakarta Post talked to a few people on their meat preferences and how to deal with the issue.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antara/Sunyoto
Antara/Sunyoto GOAL CELEBRATION: Ilham Jayakesuma of Persita Tangerang celebrates his goal with teammate Firman Utina in the Persija- Persita match in the Indonesian soccer league at the Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta. Persita held Persija to a 2-2 draw on Sunday. Story -- Page 3
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta closes Bantar Gebang dump site -- for real
Jakarta closes Bantar Gebang dump site -- for real Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After 17 years of using the Bantar Gebang dump site in Bekasi municipality to dispose of its 6,000 tons of waste daily, Jakarta began closing down the 104-hectare garbage dump on Sunday. The decision was not made in order to appease the residents living around the dump or the non-governmental organizations worried about environmental damage, but because Jakarta did not want to be "cornered" by Bekasi.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah vows to retain post
Hamzah vows to retain post JAKARTA: Vice President Hamzah Haz says there is no need for him to resign to enable him to contest the presidential election in July this year. Citing the nature of his position, to which he was appointed by the People's Consultative Assembly, Hamzah said there was no moral restriction on maintaining his position while bidding for the presidency. "Just as the President, I was elected by the Assembly," he said as quoted by Antara on Saturday.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI stocks seen headed for correction
RI stocks seen headed for correction Agence France-Presse Jakarta/Singapore Indonesia's stock market is due for a correction in this week after rising a heady 3.7 percent last week, analysts said over the weekend. "I think the market is probably is running ahead of its fundamentals, so it will probably consolidate next week in the short term," said David Chang, a director at Paramitra Alfa Sekuritas.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fitri Wulandari
Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The area alongside Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin will still be attractive for businesses, despite concern about worsening traffic congestion due to the busway project and three-in-one traffic policy, analysts have said. Property analysts said, rather than the transportation policy, weak business confidence in the country's economy was the main factor behind the low demand for office space on both roads.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court to grill ex-VP on reconciliation motive
Court to grill ex-VP on reconciliation motive Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors in the Tanjung Priok shooting incident are set to present former vice president Try Sutrisno before the court to clarify the reconciliation he initiated between victims of the atrocities and the military.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jammed routes irritate drivers
Jammed routes irritate drivers Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The month-long trial of the new three-in-one traffic policy, to support the city administration's busway project due to kick off on Jan. 15, has required building managements to provide gates for users of their buildings, which can be accessed through alternative roads. Hotel Indonesia, located on Jl. Thamrin, which is in the 12.9- kilometer busway corridor, has opened another gate on Jl. Teluk Betung.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Comedy star jumps to death from 10th-floor
Comedy star jumps to death from 10th-floor The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A television comedy star, Nela Zariana, 25, allegedly killed herself on Sunday morning by jumping from the 10th floor of her apartment, Wisma Gading Permai in Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta. Nela was pronounced dead at the scene. "We have not yet completed the investigation, but at this point it appears to have been suicide," said Kelapa Gading police detectives chief, First Insp. Marsdianto.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. KPU: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. KPU: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Poll body told to educate voters about election 2. BALI: 3 LINES, 19 COUNTS Bali High Court upholds Gufron's death sentence 3. TOLL: 2 lines, 24 COUNTS Five people killed in Cikampek toll road collision 4. CPO: 1 LINE, 33 COUNTS RI aims to boost CPO export this year 5. DISASTER: 2 LINES, 28 COUNTS Government offers Rp 3.2 billion in relief aid to quake victims
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Samsung boosts marketing efforts in Indonesia
Samsung boosts marketing efforts in Indonesia Johannes Simbolon, The Jakarta Post, Istambul PT Samsung Electronics Indonesia has increased its marketing budget to promote its products in the local market, as it is striving to become the top brand here for electronics and information technology products.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cameraman Fery appeals for release from hostage
Cameraman Fery appeals for release from hostage Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Journalist Fery Santoro, who has been held hostage by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for six months, has appealed to all parties to continue to help him and other civilian hostages return to their families. Speaking by phone from an undisclosed location in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Fery said, "I appeal to my fellow journalists to help us so we can go home safely.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt goes ahead with sugar program despite criticism
Govt goes ahead with sugar program despite criticism Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it planned to continue with the program of providing sugarcane farmers with new high-yield seeds to address the problems in the country's ailing sugar industry.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI to boost CPO exports this year
RI to boost CPO exports this year Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's crude palm oil (CPO) production is predicted to reach 10.4 million tons this year, higher than last year's 9.9 million tons. Indonesian Palm Oil Producers Association (Gapki) chairman Derom Bangun said over the weekend that the increase in CPO production would be the result of the expansion of CPO plantation areas from 1999 to 2000.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Judgement year in 2004 for Malaysian carmaker Proton
Judgement year in 2004 for Malaysian carmaker Proton Eileen Ng Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur A judgement year has dawned for Malaysian carmaker Proton as it faces threats from higher duties and greater foreign competition under a newly-unveiled tariff structure to liberalize the auto sector, analysts say.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bill Kovach: Journalist for democracy
Bill Kovach: Journalist for democracy Bambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta For seasoned journalist Bill Kovach -- dubbed as "the conscience of U.S. journalism" -- journalism is not only a profession, it's a sacred mission. "I want to help the majority of people that cannot voice their own interests," he said. That's why, perhaps, he has persistently held on to the correct principles of journalism.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia as corruption champion?
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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
School fees waived in East Java
School fees waived in East Java SURABAYA: Starting this month, the East Java provincial administration waive the school fees at public elementary and junior high schools. For this year, the administration has earmarked Rp 365 billion (US$43 million) to support the policy, Imam Utomo, the governor of East Java, has said. The governor has promised that by 2005, the policy will include senior high schools as well.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
The competitive threat of nations just a pseudo fear among countries
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 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali High Court upholds Gufron's death sentence
Bali High Court upholds Gufron's death sentence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bali High Court upheld the death verdict on one of the Bali bombers, Ali Gufron, and increased the sentence of one of his accomplices by three years. The High Court considered there was no reason for the convicted bombers to appeal as all the evidence supported the district court's decision to sentence him to death.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Majalengka, Kupang suffer from dengue fever, diarrhea
Majalengka, Kupang suffer from dengue fever, diarrhea Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least 13 residents have died of dengue fever in the West Java regency of Majalengka and the East Nusa Tenggara capital of Kupang. In Majalengka, the dengue fever outbreak has hit hundreds of residents in the regency since December and has killed 10 people.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tokuyama defends WBC super flyweight
Tokuyama defends WBC super flyweight Agence France-Presse, Osaka, Japan Japanese-based North Korean champion Masamori Tokuyama pounded out a unanimous decision over Dimitri Kirilov of Russia to retain the World Boxing Council (WBC) super flyweight title on Saturday. There was no knock down over the scheduled 12 rounds, but Tokuyama controlled the bout for most of the time and never allowed the Russian challenger to fight his own game.
Mon, 05 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.
Mon, 05 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?
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security personnel seize three bombs
Security personnel seize three bombs POSO, South Sulawesi: Security personnel confiscated three handmade bombs during a search in Poso regency, South Sulawesi, on Sunday. Spokesman of the Poso security task force Adj. Sr. Comr. Agil Assegaf said the bombs were found in a cow stable owned by Suyono, a resident of Tabalu village, Poso Pesisir district. "The bombs were discovered using a metal detector," said Agil.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five killed, 42 injured in Cikampek toll road collision
Five killed, 42 injured in Cikampek toll road collision The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five people were killed while 42 others were injured when a high- speed, intercity bus packed with passengers collided with a truck on the Jakarta to Cikampek toll road at 4:25 a.m. on Sunday, 25 kilometers after passing the Cikampek toll gate.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI personnel commit more violent crimes
TNI personnel commit more violent crimes 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.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
17 councillors fired for defiantly voting got their choice
17 councillors fired for defiantly voting got their choice Oyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandar Lampung Leaders of three political parties have dismissed 17 councillors loyal to Lampung governor-elect Alzier Dianis Thabrani.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Metro Bogor' attacked
'Metro Bogor' attacked The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Intimidation of the press took place on Saturday when around 20 unidentified men arrived at the Metro Bogor daily's office at the Agrikon building on Jl. Siliwangi, Bogor, at around 3 p.m. They were looking for the daily's chief editor, Alfian Mujani, who, at the time, was in a meeting in Purwakarta, West Java. The men demanded a marketing staffer of the daily, Suparno, give them Alfian's cell phone number.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
50 couples get married in Medan penitentiary
50 couples get married in Medan penitentiary Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Tanjung Gusta prison in Medan here hosted on Sunday a mass wedding ceremony for some 50 couples, including inmates. The ceremony, which was also attended by Yessi Mahendra, the wife of the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Yusril Ihza Mahendra, proceeded with mixed feelings. Several couples admitted that they were happy about getting married, although they celebrated their weddings in prison.
Mon, 05 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakartans rush after holidays
Jakartans rush after holidays M. Taufiqurrahman and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Thousands of holidaymakers returned to Jakarta on Sunday after spending their New Year's holidays in numerous tourist destinations in the country.