Archive: 1 October 2004
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Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Female Nudes exhibition: Act of provocation
Female Nudes exhibition: Act of provocationCarla Bianpoen, Contributor/Jakarta On September 22, CP Artspace Jakarta launched an exhibition of Mochtar Apin's nudes, to honor the memory of a great artist.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Politicians in confusion
Politicians in confusionFrom Koran Tempo During this transitional period, which will end when Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) is installed as president, many politicians have become concerned about finding safe places to hide.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challenges
The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challengesJames Van Zorge and Dennis Heffernan, Jakarta As he steps into the palace, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must address the unrealistic expectation that he should show substantial achievements within his first 100 days in office.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Welcome aboard
Welcome aboard A new batch of House of Representatives legislators will be installed on Friday. They are the 550 House members who, together with the 128 members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), will make up the new People's Consultative Assembly.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Annan convenes meeting to press Myanmar
Annan convenes meeting to press MyanmarUNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan met with representatives of a dozen nations here on Wednesday to seek ways of pressing Myanmar's military regime, in power for more than four decades, to move toward democracy.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
BNI divestment, bond issue unlikely this year
BNI divestment, bond issue unlikely this yearThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) said it was likely to delay plans to sell 30 percent of its shares to public investors and to issue as much as US$300 million in bonds this year, due to regulatory constraints and...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Residents complain of damaged road
Residents complain of damaged road BEKASI: The Alliance of Teluk Pucung Community again told the Bekasi transportation agency on Wednesday to take firm measures against large-capacity oil trucks entering the prohibited Jl. Perjuangan.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
BRTI threatens to revoke CAC's 3G license
BRTI threatens to revoke CAC's 3G licenseThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI) may recommend that the government revoke the license of PT Cyber Access Communications (CAC) to run third-generation (3G) telecommunication services if the company did not install the...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Publishers asks WB to clarify book fraud accusations
Publishers asks WB to clarify book fraud accusationsDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Publishers here demanded on Thursday that the World Bank clarify its decision to blacklist several publishers and individuals for alleged fraud and corruption in the Book and Reading Development Project.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Workers demand higher wage
Workers demand higher wage Around 500 workers from the Indonesian Federation Union for Workers of Metal Companies (FSPMI) staged a rally in front of City Council building on Jl. Kebon Sirih in Central Jakarta, demanding an increase of the regional minimum wage.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
1. MILITARY: 55 pt, 3.5 cols, 2 x 17
1. MILITARY: 55 pt, 3.5 cols, 2 x 17 Susilo to review controversial TNI bill 2. BOND: 38 pt, 3.5 cols, 1 x 24 Corruption stalks local bonds 3. SD: 30 pt, 1.5 cols, 3 x 10 Graft case suspected at top school 4. SUSILO: 28 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 11 Open house keeps Susilo hard at work
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Govt denies Malaysia's claim over oil blocks
Govt denies Malaysia's claim over oil blocksDow Jones Jakarta The government on Thursday denied Malaysia's claim over potentially rich offshore oil and gas blocks off Borneo Island, saying the blocks are within Indonesian territory.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Patient to sue Medistra over alleged malpractice
Patient to sue Medistra over alleged malpracticeEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Four doctors accused of burning a woman and breaking her baby's thigh during a delivery have been reported to police and the woman is planning to sue the hospital for Rp 17 billion (US$1.87 million) in damages.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Hail, strong winds hit Bandung
Hail, strong winds hit BandungYuli Tri Suwarni and Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post/Bandung/Aceh A downpour, compounded by hail and strong winds in some places, hit Bandung city on Thursday afternoon, toppling dozens of trees and causing flooding in some parts of the city.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Forestry ministry soften stance on mining
Forestry ministry soften stance on miningRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Ministry of Forestry has issued a new decree setting conditions for mining firms to operate in protected forests in a bid to minimize the adverse impacts of their operations on the environment.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
BNI fraudster get up to 15 years
BNI fraudster get up to 15 yearsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court jailed on Thursday five directors of Gramarindo Group for between eight and 15 years in the Rp 1.7 trillion corruption case involving state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
City approves new monorail routes
City approves new monorail routesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The city administration has approved the proposal submitted by developer PT Jakarta Monorail on some changes in the monorail routes. "So far, we have found no problems with the proposed new routes.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Police finish questioning Buyat pollution suspects
Police finish questioning Buyat pollution suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police say they have completed their questioning of all the suspects from PT Newmont Minahasa Raya charged with polluting Buyat Bay in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, and will soon forward their case files to...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
U.S. donates $9.3m to police
U.S. donates $9.3m to police JAKARTA: The United States has allocated US$9.3 million to assist the National Police's reform program, the U.S. Embassy said.An agreement authorizing the donation was signed by Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce and National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar on Wednesday.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
*Court dismisses malpractice suit Page 2
*Court dismisses malpractice suit Page 2 *Low-paid journalists produce low quality news Page 4 *Hail, strong winds hit Bandung Page 5 *The need for justice in Indonesia, 39 years on Page 6 *Jakarta OKs new monorail routes Page 8 *Rogers wins time trial at road cycling worlds Page 9 *Car bombs in...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Graft allegations leveled at top school
Graft allegations leveled at top schoolTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In another blow to the already faltering national education system, parents of students at the "exemplary" SD IKIP Jakarta elementary school accused the headmaster and school board of misusing an estimated Rp...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Yusril criticizes powerful countries
Yusril criticizes powerful countries JAKARTA: Weak countries were now the targets of the imperialist ambition of powerful countries, Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
House ends tenure with pathetic record
House ends tenure with pathetic recordKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Legislators elected in 1999 ended their five-year term on Thursday, with critics giving them a fail mark, particularly in accommodating people's aspiration during the law-making process.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Court dismisses malpractice suit
Court dismisses malpractice suitUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nothing perhaps could better describe Indra Safri Yakub's feelings, but that of deep sorrow and disappointment as a court threw out his medical malpractice lawsuit.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Release of community leader demanded
Release of community leader demanded PEKANBARU, Riau: Hundreds of residents of West Bangkinang in Kampar descended on Riau Police Headquarters on Thursday, demanding the release of their community leader.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Police establish Cikarang office
Police establish Cikarang office JAKARTA: The City Police opened a new subprecinct office in the industrial zone of Cikarang, Bekasi, as part of efforts to fight terrorism in the capital Jakarta, the city police chief said on Wednesday."We also need the local administration to help ...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
DHL committed to customers?
DHL committed to customers? It seems DHL no longer offers reliable personal and manual services. In an email from an exporter, I was advised that a shipment from Australia was sent by DHL to me on Sept. 13 and received in Indonesia on Sept. 22 at 4:09 p.m.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislature
Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislatureKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Indonesia will set out a new bicameral representation system on Friday, when members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) begin their five-year tenure.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Riot police officers face 4 months' jail term
Riot police officers face 4 months' jail termUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Prosecutors have demanded that eight officers of the Central Jakarta Police anti-riot squad be sentenced to four months in prison each for assaulting students during a protest rally in front of the Supreme Court...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
RI sends team to Iraq over kidnapped women
RI sends team to Iraq over kidnapped womenAn Indonesian mission has sent a team to Iraq to investigate the kidnapping of two women nationals by Iraqi insurgents, a foreign ministry official said on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
1. MPR: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. MPR: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Indonesia to inaugurate bicameral legislature 2. TREATIES: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS U.S. 'retreating from world legal system' 3. UN: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Thai FM wins support to become next UN boss 4. BNI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS BNI fraudsters get up to 15 years 5.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Former mayor gets one year in jail
Former mayor gets one year in jail BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: The Supreme Court rejected the appeal of former mayor of Bandarlampung Nurdin Muhayat, 62, sentencing him to one year in prison for his role in a Rp 1.7 billion (US$180,851) corruption case.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Goenawan Mohamad
Goenawan Mohamad Jakarta 1. Dollar -- Crisis looms due to weak dollar 1 X 30 Crisis looms due to weak dollar Jiang Ruiping China Daily Asia News Network Beijing3. Pro -- Is the European Union imploding 1 x 30 Is the European Union imploding? Alberto Alesina and Francesco Giavazzi Project Syndicate
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
'Tempo' reporter appeals court ruling
'Tempo' reporter appeals court ruling JAKARTA: Tempo journalist Teuku Iskandar Ali filed an appeal with the Supreme Court on Thursday over the Central Jakarta District Court's ruling finding him guilty of libel.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Save Stork Building, says heritage body
Save Stork Building, says heritage bodyMEDAN, North Sumatra: The Sumatra Heritage Body (BWS) demanded on Thursday that the local administration stop the ongoing demolition of heritage buildings in Medan, including the Stork Building on Jl. Kesawan.The five-story Stork Building was built in 1925.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama5:30 Sports6:00 TV Drama7:00 News:...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Thai Baht, Singapore dollar rise; S. Korean won declines
Thai Baht, Singapore dollar rise; S. Korean won declinesBloomberg Singapore The Thai baht and Singapore dollar rose after crude-oil prices fell from a record high, easing concern that growth in regional profits and economies will slow.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Students show budding business talent
Students show budding business talentLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Students of Al-Izhar private high school in Pondok Labu, South Jakarta, approached a business competition as the teenagers they are, and in so doing, adequately showed their grasp of the subject.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Malaysian nabbed over e-mail hate campaign against popular singer
Malaysian nabbed over e-mail hate campaign against popular singer Associated Press Kuala LumpurWeeks of controversy surrounding one of Southeast Asia's most popular female singers, Siti Nurhaliza, resulted in the arrest of a man accused of writing a slanderous e-mail about her that spread across...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Hyundai wins order from BP
Hyundai wins order from BP SEOUL: Hyundai Heavy Industries, the world's largest shipbuilder, said on Thursday it has secured a US$1.5 billion order to build eight liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers for BP Shipping.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
New program format for DW's Indonesian service
New program format for DW's Indonesian service Deutsche Welle is Germany's international broadcast service with DW-TV, DW-RADIO and DW-WORLD.DE. Deutsche Welle offers news and cultural highlights from all over the world from a European and German perspective.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
JP/19/NUDES
JP/19/NUDESFemale Nudes exhibition: An act of provocationCarla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta On September 22, CP Artspace Jakarta launched an exhibition of Mochtar Apin's nudes, to honor the memory of a great artist.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Suspended sentence sought for student
Suspended sentence sought for student JAKARTA: Prosecutors demanded on Wednesday that Sahala Tua Napitupuluari, 20, be given a six-month suspended sentence for throwing stones at participants of a political party rally last March.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LETThe first 100 days of Susilo's governmentFrom RepublikaIt is almost certain that Indonesia will be led by a new president. So, it is understandable that most people are hoping that president in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, and Jusuf Kalla, can make changes for the better.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Akbar wants Golkar to get House speakership
Akbar wants Golkar to get House speakershipThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties grouped under the Nationhood Coalition reached an agreement on Thursday to back Golkar Party candidate Agung Laksono for the post of speaker of the House of Representatives.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Probe into expired noodle case begins
Probe into expired noodle case beginsAMBON, Maluku: Ambon Police have begun investigating the expired instant noodle scandal that recently hit refugee camps in Wainitu subdistrict, Nusaniwe district, Ambon. Chief of Ambon and Lease Islands Police Adj. Sr. Comr.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
DHL apologizes
DHL apologizes With regards to Soren Lax's concerns expressed in his letter to The Jakarta Post -- a copy of which was sent to us (DHL) by the Post on Sept. 28 -- please allow us to express our sincere apologies for any inconvenience caused to Lax.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
KL sets pace in golf World qualifier
KL sets pace in golf World qualifierAgence France-Presse Senai, Malaysia Host Malaysia got off to a flying start in the World Cup qualifier Thursday when Danny Chia and R. Nachimuthu combined for a sizzling nine-under-par 63 in the opening fourball.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Presidential election shows popular wisdom
Presidential election shows popular wisdomGoenawan Mohamad, Jakarta In his piece, After election euphoria, the pitfalls awaiting Susilo, (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 28, 2004) Harry Bhaskara gives a less-than-optimistic view of Indonesian politics.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Mizbani beats doubts, heat to win 4th stage
Mizbani beats doubts, heat to win 4th stageMusthofid, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta There have been four stages and four different winners at the Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia cycling race, with Ghader Mizbani taking the fourth stage between Semarang and Yogyakarta on Thursday.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Residents block street over land dispute
Residents block street over land dispute KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Dozens of heirs of the sultan of Tebaununggu blocked, here on Thursday, a road leading to the Sanggoleo Golf Course, following a prolonged dispute over land with the local administration.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Bold: need clarification
Bold: need clarification Message from the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Ambassador Lu Shumin On the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Indonesia, and...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Indosat fails to name new president
Indosat fails to name new presidentTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Shareholders of publicly listed telecommunications firm PT Indosat decided not to appoint a new president director on Thursday after unanimously agreeing that none of the candidates was qualified.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Akbar accused of perjury
Akbar accused of perjury JAKARTA: A group of non-governmental organizations accused on Thursday Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung of perjury during his trial as a defendant in the Rp 40 billion State Logistics Agency scandal in 2002.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
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The need for justice in Indonesia, 39 years on Carmel Budiardjo London2. Myth -- The myth of 100 days 2 x 30 The myth of the first 100 days and Susilo's real challenges
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 1, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:30 Health8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings12:30 p.m. Music1:00 News: Berita Siang2:00 Music3:00 English News Service4:30 Documentary5:00 Children Drama5:30 Sports6:00 TV Drama7:00 News:...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Poll officials jailed in vote-rigging case
Poll officials jailed in vote-rigging caseRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Palu A District Court in Palu, Central Sulawesi sentenced on Thursday two officials of the Donggala General Elections Commission (KPUD) to nine and six months' imprisonment, respectively for vote- rigging in the April 5...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Oct. 1 marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the
Oct. 1 marks the 55th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. On this auspicious occasion, on behalf of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Indonesia, and in my own name, I wish to extend our sincere gratitude to all those who have long cared...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Malaysian timber barons involved in Papua forest looting
Malaysian timber barons involved in Papua forest lootingRidwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post/JakartaEcologists have called on president-in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to take emergency measures to terminate rapid deforestation in the country's easternmost province of Papua.John Handol M.L.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Open house keeps front-runner Susilo hard at work
Open house keeps front-runner Susilo hard at workTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Bogor Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono wrapped up on Thursday a week of meeting the public to hear their views on what he needs to do during his first 100 days in office.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Aceh authorities deny torture reports
Aceh authorities deny torture reports BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Aceh civil emergency administrator Insp. Gen. Bahrumsyah Kasman has questioned the recent Human Rights Watch reports detailing the systematic abuse of Free Aceh Movement prisoners.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Jakarta stocks gain as oil prices fall; Telkom rises
Jakarta stocks gain as oil prices fall; Telkom risesBloomberg Jakarta Indonesian stocks rose, giving the key index its fifth quarterly gain in six. PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia and PT Astra International led gains after a drop in oil prices eased concern that economic growth may slow.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
1. GAJI/Jurnalis (2 X 15)
1. GAJI/Jurnalis (2 X 15) Low-paid journalists produce low quality news 2. Bill (2 X 24) House ends tenure with pathetic record 3. Buyat/Newmont (2 X 27) Police finish questioning all Buyat suspects 4. Thai (1 X 27) Amnesty launches appeal for Thais
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
JP/4/newmont
JP/4/newmontPolice finish questioning Newmont suspectsAbdul Khalik The Jakarta Post/JakartaThe say they have completed their questioning of all the suspects from PT Newmont Minahasa Raya charged with polluting Buyat Bay in South Minahasa, North Sulawesi, and will soon forward their case files to...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
'The council's anti-graft campaign is just talk'
'The council's anti-graft campaign is just talk' The strong showings of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Democratic Party in the April 5 legislative election looked to many people like a changing of the political guard.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
World Cup Qualifier
World Cup QualifierFirst round scores on Thursday at World Cup Qualifier in Senai, Malaysia after the fourball played at Palm Resort Golf and Country Club.63: Malaysia (Danny Chia, R.Nachimuthu) 65: Chinese Taipei (Wan Ter-chang, Lu Wei-chih) 66: Pakistan (Matloob Ahmed, Muhammad Shabbir), Myanmar...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
JP/19/NUDES
JP/19/NUDESFemale Nudes exhibition: An act of provocationCarla Bianpoen Contributor/Jakarta On September 22, CP Artspace Jakarta launched an exhibition of Mochtar Apin's nudes, to honor the memory of a great artist.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Graft stalks local bonds
Graft stalks local bondsThe Jakarta Post/Jakarta The new version of the Revenue Sharing Law, which allows regional governments to raise funds by issuing bonds, could lead to serious fiscal trouble due to a lack of sound debt management skills and rampant corruption, experts warned.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Message from the German Ambassador
Message from the German Ambassador Every year on the 3rd of October Germans commemorate and celebrate the peaceful reunification of their country that took place in 1990 and brought about democracy and the rule of law to all Germans.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Malaysian nabbed over e-mail hate campaign against popular singer
Malaysian nabbed over e-mail hate campaign against popular singer Associated Press Kuala LumpurWeeks of controversy surrounding one of Southeast Asia's most popular female singers, Siti Nurhaliza, resulted in the arrest of a man accused of writing a slanderous e-mail about her that spread across...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Blatant intervention?
Blatant intervention? United States Ambassador Ralph L. Boyce is at the point of leaving Indonesia, having been reassigned to represent his country in Thailand. The job he was assigned to fill in Indonesia since presenting his credentials on Oct. 24, 2001, has not been an easy one.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Susilo says he may look again at TNI bill
Susilo says he may look again at TNI billM. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President-in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would study and possibly review the controversial military bill the House of Representatives endorsed on the last day of its five-year term on...
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
The need for justice in Indonesia, 39 years on
The need for justice in Indonesia, 39 years onCarmel Budiardjo, London Thirty-nine years ago, on Oct. 1, 1965, an event occurred that was to trigger an earth-shattering upheaval in Indonesia. On that day, seven army officers were kidnapped and gunned down.
Fri, 01 Oct 2004
Amnesty launches appeal for Thais
Amnesty launches appeal for ThaisThe Jakarta Post, Agencies Rights watchdog Amnesty International has issued a last-ditch appeal to the Indonesian government to stop the execution of two Thais convicted on drugs charges.