Archive: 8 January 2004
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Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New consuls general, directors installed
New consuls general, directors installed Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda on Wednesday inaugurated four new consuls general and 16 ministry directors, calling on them to do more to protect Indonesian citizens and secure national interests in foreign lands. "Indonesian representatives abroad must open up their offices and make them a comfortable home away from home for expatriate Indonesians," the minister said in his speech.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU finishes verification of three party lists
KPU finishes verification of three party lists Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) finally finished on Wednesday its verification of the lists of legislative candidates of the Crescent Star Party (PBB), the Freedom Party and the Social Democratic Labor Party (PBSD). KPU member Anas Urbaningrum said PBB had 166 legislative aspirants that had passed the screening, while 162 others had yet to complete their documents.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BIN: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS
1. BIN: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS Intelligence body to have offices in regencies 2. IBRA: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Eight more debtors get debt reprieve 3. CIGARET: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Govt wants more revenue from cigarettes 4. BADAWI: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS Prime Minister Badawi due in Jakarta for a working visit
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
168 kgs of American meat seized
168 kgs of American meat seized BOGOR: Bogor husbandry agency has seized a total of 168 kilograms of beef from two supermarkets. The supermarkets allegedly imported the meat from the United States, where a single case of mad cow disease was discovered on Dec. 23. "The meat is yet to be examined, but, for now, we don't want American meat products to be sold in Bogor," head of the agency Herlin Trisnaningsih said on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso to help fund busway feeder services
Sutiyoso to help fund busway feeder services Damar Harsanto and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Governor Sutiyoso will likely provide budget money for the bus feeder service operators to provide clean, comfortable, air- conditioned buses to support the implementation of the busway project.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'A regulation's needed to protect consumers'
'A regulation's needed to protect consumers' The central government has reassured the public that there is little chance of mad cow disease entering the country. Indonesia imports only 4 percent of the meat it consumes, mostly from Australia and New Zealand. A single case of mad cow disease was confirmed in the United States on Dec. 23, based on samples taken on Dec. 9.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: AGO wants Soeharto's health to be examined 2
* Headlines: AGO wants Soeharto's health to be examined 2 * National: Old parties expected to dominate elections 4 * Archipelago: East Java to be hardest hit by storm 5 * Opinion: Verdict on Koran Tempo a death blow to media 6 * City: Pinang Ranti tense as forced eviction looms 8 * Sports: NBA: T-Wolves crush slumping Lakers 9 * World: U.S. delegations in Pyongyang cite progress 11 * Business: Shipping prone to pirate, terror 14 * Features: Japanese carmakers remain committed to RI 20
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Smoking on Garuda
Smoking on Garuda Having recently taken a return flight to Jeddah on Garuda (GA 980/1) I was most surprised to discover that smoking was permitted on board the aircraft, needless to say, to the considerable discomfort of myself and the vast majority of other passengers, most of whom were fasting at the time.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
VAT privileges for SMEs
VAT privileges for SMEs Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the true heroes of the Indonesian economy. While many conglomerates collapsed as a result of the economic crisis that engulfed the country, SMEs have withstood the impact of the crisis, despite skyrocketing lending interest rates and the rupiah's extraordinary depreciation against the U.S. dollar. Of course, they could not afford to employ professional managers.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indosat to pump $46.4m into fixed wireless
Indosat to pump $46.4m into fixed wireless Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Indonesian Satellite Corp. (Indosat) will invest US$46.4 million this year to develop a fixed wireless service, which is to start operating in April. Indosat CEO Widya Purnama said 250,000 lines of limited coverage phones would be established in Jakarta and Surabaya, with installment to commence this month.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
First time voters seek change to status quo
First time voters seek change to status quo Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A recent survey reveals that although many respondents trust the current presidential candidates, most of them prefer other candidates to lead the nation for the next five years.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Britain rejects RI plywood over illegal timber issue
Britain rejects RI plywood over illegal timber issue Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another blow to Indonesia's ailing forestry-based industry, British buyers have rejected Indonesian plywood over a report that the logs used for the plywood were felled illegally.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SOEHARTO: 18 x 3 lines
1. SOEHARTO: 18 x 3 lines Doctors, prosecutors differ on status, Soeharto thrives 2. POLICE: 36 x 1 line No coordination key fault in cop debacle 3. UPC: 27 x 2 lines Over 47,500 Jakartans to become homeless as evictions continue 4. KPU: 36 x 1 line Election commission members get new cars 5. HOSTAGE: 45 x 1 line TNI guarantees safety of abducted TV crew 6. ODD: 32 x 1 line Haircut lands drunk thief in hot water Man keeps bride waiting for 24 years
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eight more debtors get debt reprieve
Eight more debtors get debt reprieve Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has agreed to forgive the debt of eight former bank owners to the tune of US$70 million, which could protect them against criminal charges in the future, despite the fact that the taxpayers have failed to recoup the bailout funds provided to them.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
ednesday's result:
ednesday's result: Persija 6 Semen Padang 1 Persikota 6 PSPS 1 Pelita 3 Persita 0 PSIS 0 PSM 2 Persib 1 PSMS 0 Persijatim 1 PKT 0 PSS 0 Persipura 0
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thursday, January 8, 2004
Thursday, January 8, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Music 8:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz 10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Travel 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Comedy Drama 5:30 News 6:00 TV Drama: Cinta Yang Ku Mau 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Quiz 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:30 TV Drama 12:00 a.m. News TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police detainee commits suicide
Police detainee commits suicide JAKARTA: Drug suspect Fadillah Al Petrik, 33, reportedly committed suicide late on Tuesday inside a cell at the Central Jakarta Police headquarters. Central Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Sukrawardi Dahlan said on Wednesday the deceased had been in detention for five days and was going through drug withdrawal.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Java to be hardest hit by storm in mid-January
East Java to be hardest hit by storm in mid-January Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya The Surabaya Geophysics and Meteorology Agency (BMG) predicted on Wednesday that torrential rains and gale-force winds -- which recently hit several areas in East Java such as Sidoarjo, Kediri, Magetan, Mojokerto and Tuban -- would again sweep the area in the middle of January.
Thu, 08 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?
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kanoman Palace in Cirebon on the brink of extinction
Kanoman Palace in Cirebon on the brink of extinction Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Kanoman Palace, which was built in 1588, is on the brink of ruin. If there is no immediate helping hand to save it, the national heritage will become no more than a pile of rubble.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
IBRA gets three bids for Lippo
IBRA gets three bids for Lippo Dow Jones, Jakarta The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency said Wednesday it has received bids from three new consortia for a 52 percent stake in PT Bank Lippo. Previous bids from the initial consortia groups were rejected by IBRA in October because the agency said they weren't credible and told them to get new partners if they wanted to take part again in the Bank Lippo sale.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Save the country from ruin
Save the country from ruin From Suara Karya Members of the political elite in responsible positions are holders of a public mandate who should bring about improvements for the nation. Their policies should therefore benefit the interests of the public at large. The handling of national economic and security issues, however, have caused widespread disappointment so that the public are now skeptical about all policies adopted by the government.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Verdict on 'Koran Tempo' daily a deathblow to media
Verdict on 'Koran Tempo' daily a deathblow to media Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California ajambak@uclink4.berkeley.edu The highly controversial verdict handed down by the South Jakarta District Court on the Koran Tempo daily last week highlighted the troubles that have beset the Indonesian media since the onset of the so-called Reform era, which saw a fair measure of press freedom introduced coupled with failures on the part of the media and the public in adjusting...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister won't hesitate to jail governors
Minister won't hesitate to jail governors Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa strongly criticized on Wednesday Kalimantan's governors for their rejection of a 17 percent reduction in the logging quota set by the central government, warning them of serious legal consequences. "Their reasons for disregarding the lowered quota are baseless. We remain firm that we won't revise or annul this year's logging quota.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Over 47,500 Jakartans to become homeless this year
Over 47,500 Jakartans to become homeless this year Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid criticism from various parties, the Jakarta administration still plans to go ahead with its eviction program which is expected to affect at least 8,500 families or around 47,500 people this year, according to the Urban Poor Consortium (UPC).
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election commission members get new cars
Election commission members get new cars Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While the General Elections Commission (KPU) have long complained of a shortage of funds for various needs in running the elections, its budget for official cars seems quite adequate. Nine members of the KPU including the secretary-general and deputy secretary-general have been given new official cars at a maximum value of Rp 350 million per car or a total of Rp 3.85 billion.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
New Toyota Corolla Altis enters market
New Toyota Corolla Altis enters market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Following the success of Toyota's older Corolla Altis model, PT Toyota-Astra Motor recently launched the New Corolla Altis to maintain its leadership in the small sedan market here. Launched on Dec. 15, Toyota seems quite optimistic about the new model, although there is no radical change in its overall design.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal arms threaten security ahead of polls
Illegal arms threaten security ahead of polls Muhammad Azis Tunny and Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Palu A senior officer of Pattimura military command predicted on Wednesday that some 300 firearms were still in the hands of civilians in Maluku province, which could pose a significant threat to security for the upcoming elections. "The weapons could be used by irresponsible parties to stir chaos in the province," said Col.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreigner suspected of molesting boys
Foreigner suspected of molesting boys KARANGASEM, Bali: Police here are detaining an Australian national suspected of molesting two local minors, a police officer said on Wednesday. The suspect, identified as William S. Brown alias Tony, 52, has undergone a questioning in the presence of his lawyer. "He (Brown) has signed his statement this evening. However, I cannot divulge more details of the case," chief of Karangasem Police Adj. Sr. Comr. Martanto said.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persija and Persikota emerge as big winners
Persija and Persikota emerge as big winners Zakki Hakim and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Persija Jakarta and Persikota Tangerang enjoyed convincing wins, each scoring a 6-1 victory over their opponents in the Indonesian soccer league on Wednesday. After a disappointing performance over the weekend, Persija lived up to the nickname 'Kemayoran Tigers' by pounding Semen Padang at the Bung Karno Stadium here.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BUSWAY -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30)
1. BUSWAY -- 48pt Bodoni Bold 5/1 (1x30) Crazy bikers pose busway danger 2. FEEDER -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) Sutiyoso to help fund busway feeder services 3. FLOOD -- 32pt Bodoni Bold 3/2 (2x27) N. Jakarta suffering more flooding now than in past 4. EVICT -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 4/1 (1x32) Tension high in Pinang Ranti 5. WASTE -- 36pt Bodoni Bold 6/1 (1x36) Wet or dry? It's all garbage to students 6. SPEAK -- 28pt Bodoni Bold 2/2 (2x20) 'A regulation's needed to protect consumers'
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Magnum gets RI gaming license
Magnum gets RI gaming license KUALA LUMPUR: Magnum Corp. Bhd., a Malaysian gaming company, on Wednesday said it has obtained a license to operate gaming operations in Indonesia. In a statement to the Kuala Lumpur Stock Exchange, Magnum said its unit Magnum Investment Ltd. has been appointed as the sole manager for the development, management, marketing and promotion of a draw known as "the Sports Welfare Game" in Indonesia.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Women entertainers 'at risk of being exploited'
Women entertainers 'at risk of being exploited' Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women dancers are highly vulnerable to trafficking and becoming ensnared in the flesh trade under the pretense of being brought abroad to participate in cultural events, a tourism official says.
Thu, 08 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?
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bullish market sentiment
Bullish market sentiment The virtuous circle of strong macroeconomic stability has continued to maintain bullish market sentiment in Indonesia's economy in the first week of the new year, as evidenced by the strengthening rupiah and the impressive rise in the Jakarta stock exchange Composite Index, to reach its highest level in the last 6.5 years.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
No coordination key fault in cop debacle
No coordination key fault in cop debacle Evi Mariani and Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A shooting incident that injured two undercover police officers has blown a major National Police antidrug operation to nab a big time dealer in an international syndicate.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
European tourists visit Central Java
European tourists visit Central Java SEMARANG: Some 338 tourists from Europe are scheduled to arrive at Tanjung Emas seaport in the Central Java capital of Semarang on Thursday. After arriving at the seaport, the tourists will visit prime tourist destinations in the province, namely Borobudur Temple in Magelang regency and the Train Museum in Semarang regency.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wet or dry? It's all garbage to students
Wet or dry? It's all garbage to students P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly installed color-coded garbage bins across the city seem to be of little use to students of schools in Blok M, South Jakarta, and on Jl. Salemba, Central Jakarta. The students told The Jakarta Post earlier this week that they were confused by the system whereby "wet garbage" was to be placed in the blue bins, and "dry garbage" in the orange ones.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sidewalk vendors evicted in Senen
Sidewalk vendors evicted in Senen JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration evicted on Wednesday dozens of sidewalk vendors in front of the Senen Atrium shopping mall and beneath the Senen overpass. The vendors said they had received a final notice to vacate the area but refused to do so because the administration did not provide them space where they could relocate. The eviction threatened to turn violent when the public order officers carted away the vendors' merchandise.
Thu, 08 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?
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/BADAWI
JP/1/BADAWI The Jakarta Post Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Abdulah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Thursday morning for a working visit to meet with President Megawati Soekarnoputri. After replacing Mahathir Mohamad in October, Indonesia is the second nation of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) he will have visited after Brunei Darussalam.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tension high in Pinang Ranti
Tension high in Pinang Ranti Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five days after receiving final eviction notices, residents of Pinang Ranti in East Jakarta are nervously awaiting the arrival of public order officers. The eviction notices from the East Jakarta municipality administration were received on Jan. 2 and gave residents 24 hours to dismantle their houses. As of Wednesday, no officials from the municipality have been seen in the area.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maid abuse up, Hassan said consulates to protect
Maid abuse up, Hassan said consulates to protect The Jakarta Post Jakarta Amid rising reports of case of abuse of Indonesian workers abroad, Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda reiterated on Tuesday that the government would step up its efforts to provide protection for the migrant workers, most of whom work as housemaids in the Middle East and in neighboring countries. Many cases of unskilled workers being abused by their employers have been reported.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Badawi due here for working visit
Badawi due here for working visit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysian Prime Minister Abdulah Ahmad Badawi is scheduled to arrive in Jakarta on Thursday morning for a working visit to meet with President Megawati Soekarnoputri. After replacing Mahathir Mohamad in October, Indonesia is the second nation of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) he will have visited after Brunei Darussalam.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaing rules flaws threatan elections
Campaing rules flaws threatan elections Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has drafted a campaign regulation that will ban top state officials, including the President and her ministers, from using state facilities during the election campaign, but analysts said the regulation was rife with defects. Minister of Home Affairs Hari Sabarno said on Wednesday that any top state officials found guilty of misusing state facilities during the campaign would be ordered to desist.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Crazy bikers pose busway danger
Crazy bikers pose busway danger Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pedestrians are worried motorcyclists will misuse the sloping ramps on the bridges over the busway corridor to make U-turns, thus endangering their safety. "I'm worried motorcyclists will use the ramps to cross the street," said Dadang, who was using a bridge in front of Ratu Plaza in South Jakarta to cross Jl. Sudirman on Wednesday morning.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antara/Ali Anwar
Antara/Ali Anwar CORRUPTORS' NIGHTMARE: President Megawati Soekarnoputri receives the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chairman Taufiequrachman Ruki (right). During a meeting on Wednesday, Megawati and the commission members discussed plans to halt corruption in the country.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sylvia wants sex education via phone
Sylvia wants sex education via phone P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sylvia Kurniawati Ngonde is part of the small minority that do not own a cell phone. But, her natural curiosity led her to question the popularity of the device among teenagers. Barely half-an-hour passed without a ring-tone penetrating the air, the recipient gazing at their tiny screen, and the earnest patter of fingers as the message was returned.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Nasi jenggo' a favorite of all generations
'Nasi jenggo' a favorite of all generations Tri Vivi Suryani, Contributor, Denpasar Every night, dozens of young people flock to a modest food stall in front of the Kumbasari market, in downtown Denpasar. The stall offers but one dish,nasi jenggo, or rice mixed with spicy meat, chili sauce, fried noodles, vegetables and dried sweet tempeh wrapped in a banana leaf.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks more income from cigarettes
Govt seeks more income from cigarettes Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government wants tobacco companies to increase production to 200 billion cigarettes this year to help it meet its excise revenue target for 2004. "The minister of finance has stated that there will be no increase in excise rates or the retail price of tobacco this year.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 8, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, January 8, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Java Land Art Exhibition by Didik Nurhadi, Darga Gallery, Komplek Sanur Raya, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai No.20/21, until Jan. 17. * 4+1=Venezia Art Exhibition by Panji Tisna, Made Kaek, I Wayan Suklu and Made Wianta, Danes Art Veranda, Jl. Hayam Wuruk 159, Tanjung Bungkak, Denpasar (Tel. 0361-242659), until Jan. 12. * Harmoni II Art Exhibition, Rare Angon Art Gallery, Sanur, until Jan. 15.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Intelligence body will have offices in regencies
Intelligence body will have offices in regencies Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Intelligence Agency (BIN) will have much broader powers soon after President Megawati Soekarnoputri signs a decree authorizing the agency to open offices in all provinces, regencies and municipalities across the country, creating new fears of repression. State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamim disclosed on Wednesday that the President had agreed with the expansion plan.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Doctors, prosecutors differ on status, Soeharto thrives
Doctors, prosecutors differ on status, Soeharto thrives Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) claimed on Wednesday that it had ordered another medical examination for former president Soeharto in a bid to reactivate the prosecution case against him on corruption charges. Deputy Attorney General for Special Crimes Sudhono Iswahyudi said, "On Dec.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. RICE 1x42
1. RICE 1x42 'Nasi jenggo' a favorite of all generations 2. BLACK 1x55 Balinese shaman 'Mangku' Tedja keeps magic alive
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Worried by 2004 election
Worried by 2004 election 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).
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati meets Mugabe
Megawati meets Mugabe JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri received Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe, who was here on a private visit, on Wednesday and expressed understanding about the chaotic domestic politics in the African country. During the 30-minute discussion, the two presidents also discussed potential economic cooperation between the two developing nations.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Navy signs deal to buy two corvettes
Navy signs deal to buy two corvettes JAKARTA: Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh signed on Wednesday a contract to purchase two corvettes from Dutch shipyard Royal Schelde. Representing the shipyard was sales and marketing director Robert Post. Also present was Dutch Ambassador Baron Schelto van Heemstra. The value of the contract was not available on Wednesday.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI bridge team seeks repeat victory
RI bridge team seeks repeat victory Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An Indonesian contract bridge team slated to compete in the Summer Bridge Festival in Canberra is hoping to relive its former glory by winning the tournament, according to a team member. Indonesia won the 1995, 1996 and 1997 tournaments, and while its last appearance at the festival was in 1999, the team is optimistic that its return will be victorious.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI guarantees safety of abducted TV crew
TNI guarantees safety of abducted TV crew The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe The Indonesian Military (TNI) has allayed fears about the safety of television cameraman Fery Santoso in the hands of the TNI in case he is released by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), which is currently holding him hostage. TNI Commander Gen.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Old parties may dominate elections
Old parties may dominate elections A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Habibie Center, a study center founded by former president B.J. Habibie, predicted on Wednesday the general elections would not produce leaders who cared about issues affecting the common people and would keep the existing six major political parties in power. The center's political analyst Indria Samego said people would remain loyal to the major parties and ignore the 18 new parties due to a lack of voter education.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Retes Jan. 7
Rupiah Retes Jan. 7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,783.76 6,013.14 6,432.61 6,364.06 Brunei dollar 1 5,211.76 4,620.00 4,941.98 4,889.62 Canadian dollar 1 6,862.64 6,082.78 6,507.41 6,437.76 Swiss franc 1 7,170.18 6,355.69 6,799.03 6,726.60 Danish krone 1 1,509.82 1,338.84 1,431.67 1,416.97 Euro 1 11,246.69 9,971.67 10,664.53 10,553.60 Poundsterling 1 16,098.05 14,274.73 15,264.77 15,107.78 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,139.78 1,010.83 1,080.78 1,069.82...
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
North Jakarta suffering more flooding now than in the past
North Jakarta suffering more flooding now than in the past Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Flooding in North Jakarta is worse now than in the past, and residents want to know who they should hold responsible for the situation. "We suffered flooding only once a month during the rainy season in previous years. We have already seen flooding three times this season," said Sunarti, 40, who lives along the river in Muara Baru, North Jakarta. Muara Baru was hit by severe flooding from Dec.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh fertilizer firms call for quick solution to gas shortage
Aceh fertilizer firms call for quick solution to gas shortage P.C. Naommy/ Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Lhokseumawe, Aceh Fertilizer firms in Aceh urged the government to quickly solve their gas supply problem, which has caused suspension of operations and is costing them millions of dollars per month.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fish polluted by mercury, lead
Fish polluted by mercury, lead BANDUNG: Researchers from Padjadjaran University in Bandung have found toxic levels of metallic elements in the fish in Saguling Dam in the Bandung regency. The metallic elements detected in the fish were cadmium, lead and mercury, according to the researchers from the university's Research Center for Natural Resources and the Environment.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Auto: 2 lines 27 counts
1. Auto: 2 lines 27 counts Japanese carmakers committed to RI, call for improvements 2. Blitz: 2 lines 24 counts Product blitz promises tougher competition in 2004 3. Safety: 2 lines 27 counts New safety features tucked into vehicles at auto show 4. Altis: 1 line 36 counts New Toyota Corolla Altis enters market
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japanese carmakers committed to Indonesia
Japanese carmakers committed to Indonesia Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo/Jakarta Japanese carmakers still see potential and opportunity in Indonesia's auto market, particularly when combined with the regional market of Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), with its population of 500 million.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI cuts rate again in first auction of year
BI cuts rate again in first auction of year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank slashed on Wednesday its one-month promissory notes (SBI) interest rate to an all-time low of 8.24 percent in its first weekly auction this year, from 8.31 percent the week before. The cut, which follows the declining trend in the past two years, shows the bank's continued commitment to the trend this year.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged motorcycle thieves nabbed
Alleged motorcycle thieves nabbed JAKARTA: Police apprehended six alleged members of a gang of motorcycle thieves believed to have stolen hundreds of motorcycles since 1998. At least seven other gang members are still at large. A detective with the city police said on Tuesday officers seized three homemade pistols, a dozen bullets and four motorcycles from the six suspects.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
AGO vows to put Beddu in prison, lets Amrozi breathe
AGO vows to put Beddu in prison, lets Amrozi breathe Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) said on Wednesday it would send convicted corruptor and former chief of the State Logistics Agency (Bulog) Beddu Amang to prison following the Supreme Court's decision to overturn his appeal. But they will give convicted Bali bomber Amrozi at least one more chance to avert death by firing squad.
Thu, 08 Jan 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shipping prone to pirates, terror
Shipping prone to pirates, terror Jane Macartney, Reuters, Singapore Piracy is increasing, particularly in the busy, narrow waterways of Southeast Asia, and international shipping presents a vulnerable target for terror groups bent on mass damage, maritime experts said on Wednesday.
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Balinese shaman 'Mangku' Tedja keeps magic alive
Balinese shaman 'Mangku' Tedja keeps magic alive Jagadhita, Contributor, Bangli, Bali Bangbang Tembuku is a small, rather nondescript village in Bangli, 60 kilometers northwest of Denpasar. But the village is home to a man many Balinese believe has inherited great magical powers. Mangku, or high priest, Tedja Kandel, 70, is known to many villagers as a shaman who can transform himself into a frightening Leak, a demon.
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Robbers make off with Rp 200m
Robbers make off with Rp 200m TANGERANG: A group of 10 men robbed the house of a timber businessman in Mutiara Pluit housing complex, Periuk district, on Tuesday evening, making off with more than Rp 200 million (US$23,529). Bejus, 25, one of the businessman's 10 employees, said the robbers broke into the house at about 7 p.m., while he and other fellow workers were chatting inside.
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Poll watchdog crack down on electoral violators
Poll watchdog crack down on electoral violators The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru/Makassar/Lampung Election supervisory bodies in the provinces of Riau and South Sulawesi have started to crack down on violators of rulings on the campaign period, while legislative candidates found to have committed fraud have also been reported to the police. The Riau provincial Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has reported three legislative candidates to the police for violating campaign rules.