Archive: 23 October 2004
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Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for Susilo
Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for Susilo Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's pledge to eradicate rampant corruption could be seriously tested after prosecutors announced on Friday that they had halted an investigation into former mines and energy minister and current legislative leader Ginandjar Kartasasmita's graft case.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Governor Puteh talks to Constitution judge
Governor Puteh talks to Constitution judge JAKARTA: Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh held a brief discussion with a Constitutional Court judge on Friday to complain about the use of retroactivity in the country's legal system. "He did not specifically say that he would bring a constitutional challenge, and I am aware of the fact that he is being investigated by the Corruption Eradication Commission," Judge Abdul Mukhtie Fajar said.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rejection of Volvos good example
Rejection of Volvos good example From Koran Tempo The Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Hidayat Nur Wahid has said that he will reject the Volvo automobile allocated for him. In this respect, the Speaker of the House of People's Representatives, Agung Laksono, while yet to respond to Hidayat Nur Wahid's initiative, said that the leadership of the House was yet to discuss anything about the facilities designated for House members.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo needs new way to fight graft
Susilo needs new way to fight graft M. Taufiqurrahman and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The administration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono could make a breakthrough in its fight against corruption by shifting the burden of a proof that has been mandated by the antigraft law, a legal expert and activists said. Legal expert Frans Hendra Winarta said the principle did not work because the administration of previous presidents lacked the determination to enact it.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS SHORTER VERSION EU's conclusions on Indonesia Recently, on Oct. 11, 2004, the Council of European Ministers of Foreign Affairs adopted conclusions on the priorities in the cooperation and dialogue between the EU and Indonesia. The main topics of those conclusions were the following: General remarks The EU is attached to a united, democratic, stable and prosperous Indonesia.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta trip replete with symbolism
Jakarta trip replete with symbolism John Howard made the right decision in attending the inauguration of new Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. The symbolism of Howard's being the first Australian prime minister to set foot in the parliament of the world's most populous Muslim nation, as it swore in the country's first popularly elected president, was potent.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
President wants terror suspects arrested soon
President wants terror suspects arrested soon The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As evidence of his commitment to fight terrorism, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono set on Friday a 100-day deadline for the National Police to capture the two most-wanted terror suspects, who have been implicated in various bomb attacks in the country.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Skepticism greets manpower minister
Skepticism greets manpower minister Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers and unions have voiced early doubts about whether newly appointed Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris will be able to improve the country's poor labor conditions and relations. Indonesian Employers' Association (Apindo) secretary general Djimanto said being an employer would make it difficult for Fahmi to deal with labor disputes.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 7,072.55 6,330.46 5,735.65 5,134.25 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,869.63 7,042.90 1,627.70 1,456.66 12,100.41 10,832.96 17,534.71 15,697.78 1,230.96 1,102.45 8,907.27 7,975.11 -- -- 1,471.04 1,316.27 6,646.93 5,944.95 3,153.79 2,738.93 -- -- 1,332.63 1,191.85 5,735.65 5,134.25 231.99 207.64 9,586.00 8,586.00 6,738.85 6,665.93 5,463.41 5,406.33 7,345.94 7,269.44 7,496.10 7,416.13 1,550.44 1,533.85 11,526.06 11,407.03...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Funny money suspects on the run
Funny money suspects on the run SEMARANG, Central Java: The Central Java Police are still hunting five more suspects for their roles in a counterfeit money scam, a senior police officer said on Friday. Insp. Gen. Chaerul Rasyid, the Central Java Police chief, said that the five suspects had been identified by Susanti, the prime suspect in the case. Susanti alias Dewi, 45, was arrested in Magelang, Central Java, on Tuesday for being in possession of some 2,500 sheets of fake U.S.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abilio challenges retroactive ruling
Abilio challenges retroactive ruling JAKARTA: Former East Timor governor Abilio Soares has challenged the constitutionality of the retroactive application of Law No. 26/2000 on human rights, on which his prosecution for rights abuses in East Timor was based. Abilio, who was sentenced to three years in jail, said on Friday that the retroactive application of the Human Rights Law violated his constitutional rights.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
In a bid to prove his commitment to a clean government,
In a bid to prove his commitment to a clean government, President Susilo also instructed his Cabinet members to declare their wealth and assets to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The President underlined the political contract each minister had signed, which enjoins them to help him build a clean government. "The form from the KPK should be returned in one week," Sudi said. "For the sake of accountability, each minister must declare every cent of their wealth."
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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1 x 37 Man shot as gunmen strike again in Poso JP/5/raid 2 x 25 Ramadhan raids net officials, vendors JP/5/luxury 1 x 45 Padang council speakers shun new official cars JP/5/mosque 1 X 28 Masked men burn two mosques JP/5/MEDAN 1 X 40 City Hall a danger to planes: Official JP/5/MADURA 2 x 25 East Java salt farmers suffer as prices plummet
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six died after eating goat meat
Six died after eating goat meat Theresia Sufa The Jakarta Post/Bogor In the past four days, six residents of Citaringgul, Babakan Madang district, died, after eating goat meat that was suspected of being infected with anthrax. Nine others are still being treated at Cibinong Hospital after eating the meat. The fatalities have been identified as Komariah, 35, and her daughter Latifah, 12, Eha Julaeha, 28, Megasari, 12, Atin Prihatin, 13 and one-and-a-half-year old Nurul Nivianti.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo holds power through policy councils
Susilo holds power through policy councils Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Jakarta Every president has his or her own style. Soeharto in his later years was very hands-off while nevertheless keeping a strong grip on the policy thrust of his Cabinet. His ministers were given a free reign as long as they kept within very strict corridors. When he did interject, there was no room for negotiation. His word was law. The role of presidential aides under B.J. Habibie superseded that of Cabinet ministers.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Boat nabbed for carrying turtles
Boat nabbed for carrying turtles DENPASAR: Bali police seized the Putra Tunggal at dawn on Friday off Badung for transporting 86 protected green turtles (Chelonia mydas). Sr. Comr. Reniban said that the police had arrested the vessel's five crew members after the arrest, including the boat's captain, Nuriamin. During questioning, the crew had admitted they intended to sell the turtles in South Bali.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights for the disabled
Rights for the disabled In a summation for individual human rights of Indonesian people with disabilities, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has officially became president of the Republic of Indonesia on Oct. 20. I am a 52-year-old Swiss. I have been disabled since birth, have never walked and am now living happily in Bali. I feel happy about the choice of the Indonesian people.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bappenas to help set strategy for manufacturing sector
Bappenas to help set strategy for manufacturing sector Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry, together with the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas), planned to set up a national strategy for the revival of the ailing manufacturing sector, a senior official said. New Minister of Industry Andung A. Nitimihardja said that the plan was discussed during the first Cabinet meeting of the new government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Friday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Oil imports, sabotage cost Iraq US$7 billion
Oil imports, sabotage cost Iraq US$7 billion Agence France-Presse/Baghdad Attacks on Iraq's oil infrastructure and its import of oil products due to insufficient refining capacity has cost the country seven billion dollars since March 2003, Oil Minister Thamer Ghadban said on Thursday. The country spent US$200 million per month for imports, which translates to $2.4 billion a year, Ghadban said.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Dugderan' marks the beginning of Ramadhan
'Dugderan' marks the beginning of Ramadhan Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Semarang Jostling among thousands of people, a 55-year-old grandmother, Partiyah, from Simongan village, West Semarang, and her six-year- old grandson, Ardi, struggled to reach a good position along Jl. Pemuda in Semarang. With her hands tightly holding Ardi's shoulders to keep him in front of her, Partiyah looked straight ahead, waiting for the arrival of the warak; mythical beasts used in the dugderan parade.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. EUTHANASIA: 2 LINES. 20 COUNTS
1. EUTHANASIA: 2 LINES. 20 COUNTS Jakarta court considers request for euthanasia 2. BIN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Intelligence chief Hendropriyono quits 3. MINISTER: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Ministers asked to report on wealth 4. POTAS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Police nab owner of 450kg of potassium 5. MAYOR: 1 LINE, 40 COUNTS W. Jakarta mayor vows to cut notorious red tape
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 2004:
Stock prices at the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Oct. 22, 2004: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shares Close Change Trading Volume ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 225 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 450 5 3,789,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 105 0 123,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 145 5 10,000 AKR Corporindo Tbk 1,050 0 1,271,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa...
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Adrian under custody after eluding police
Adrian under custody after eluding police Abdul Khalik and Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Medan As easy as his escape was from the long arm of the law, the prime suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 billion) state bank fraud Adrian Waworuntu gave up on Friday after one month on the lam. Police arrested Adrian upon arrival at Polonia Airport in Medan, North Sumatra from Singapore on Friday morning. He was then taken to Jakarta, where the National Police handed him to the prosecutors.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Jakarta administration is set to demolish four blocks of the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta in January, in preparation for the rebuilding of the largest textile market in Southeast Asia as a grand shopping mall. Prabowo Soenirman, president director of city-owned market operator PD Pasar Jaya, said that the traders would be temporarily moved to two nearby markets during the construction period.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ADS: SPOTLIGT -- Untuk Hari Senin -- October 25
ADS: SPOTLIGT -- Untuk Hari Senin -- October 25 CONSERVATION RANGER: PT. Ford Motor Indonesia has officially renewed the agreement to lend a 4WD Ford Ranger Double Cabin for one year to Conservation International Indonesia (CII) to support the non-profit organization's environmental awareness and education program. (From left to right): Didy Wurjanto, Sundaland Director; Will Angove, President Director of PT.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Profiles: Jakarta councillors
Profiles: Jakarta councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for the Jakarta Council speaker, councillors have pledged to work together to fight institutional corruption and create a better, more humane city for residents. The Jakarta Post's Bambang Nurbianto has gathered profiles on the 75 councillors, along with their thoughts on the most pertinent issues for the capital.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
City Hall a danger to planes: Official
City Hall a danger to planes: Official Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The planned construction of a 16-story City Hall should be stopped because it would obstruct the flight path to Polonia Airport in Medan, a senior government official has said. Farhan Tanjung, head of the North Sumatra Communications Office, said the construction of the building violated an air communications regulation that no buildings taller than 54 meters can be built near the airport.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Envoy Pascoe: Foodie with a mission
Envoy Pascoe: Foodie with a mission Yenni Djahidin, Contributor, Washington D.C. The State Department press officer was still talking about rules for the interview when the newly appointed U.S. ambassador to Indonesia entered the room. B. Lynn Pascoe extended his right hand and introduced himself with a broad smile. He seemed relaxed and friendly. "I don't have an office here," Pascoe said.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Burglars break into Scotsman's house
Burglars break into Scotsman's house JAKARTA: Some unidentified men broke into a two-story house in Kemang, South Jakarta, where Scottish Noak Robert Turip lives with his family, on Friday at 2 a.m. Police investigators found the gate's lock broken and suspected the burglars entered the house through a window. The burglars took a Toyota Kijang van, a 29-inch television set, an audio system set and a camera.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police nab owner of 450kg of potassium
Police nab owner of 450kg of potassium Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Bogor Police arrested on Friday the suspected owner of 450 kilograms of potassium chlorate seized by police from a Suzuki Carry van on Jl. Caringin Raya on Thursday afternoon. Police detectives chief Adj. Comr. Ferdi Sambo said the suspect, identified as Komar, was arrested in his home in Bojong Sawah, Kebon Pedes district, Sukabumi regency, West Java.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged rebel gunned down
Alleged rebel gunned down JAYAPURA, Papua: Indonesian military (TNI) and police personnel shot dead an alleged Papuan rebel, whose group went on a rampage in Tinggi Nambut hamlet, Puncak Jaya regency, last week, a top Army officer said on Friday. Maj. Gen.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Documenting RI's traditional knowledge Zain Adnan Jakarta 2. Pro23 -- The failure of China bashing 1 X 30 The failure of China bashing Fan Gang Project Syndicate 3. Nation -- A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt 1 X 30 A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI to meet with new govt on inflation threat
BI to meet with new govt on inflation threat Tony Hotland, Jakarta Bank Indonesia plans to immediately meet with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his economic ministers to discuss economic affairs, particularly ways to cope with rising inflationary pressure as a result of the global oil hike. Aslim Tadjudin, deputy governor of the independent central bank, said that the most crucial issue faced by the new government and Bank Indonesia for the time being was how to keep inflation in check.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Job seekers told to buy greeting cards
Job seekers told to buy greeting cards The change of guard could mean good business for the state mail service which provides greeting cards to be sent directly to the new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Vice President Jusuf Kalla. However, dozens of applicants for civil servant's posts at Banten administration complained over the new service while they were posting their applications on Friday, Tempointeraktif.com news portal reported.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Faction rivalry halts House activities
Faction rivalry halts House activities Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Although inaugurated three weeks ago, House of Representatives lawmakers will be unable to start their legislative duties until next Wednesday as they are still jostling for chief positions in the House's 11 commissions and auxiliary bodies. After a series of tough debates over the past week, the legislators agreed that the commission heads would be elected through a vote next Wednesday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists offer list to new government
Activists offer list to new government Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government has a lot of work to do and non-governmental organizations are closely watching how Cabinet members will address the myriad problems facing the country. Friends of Earth Indonesia campaigner P. Raja Siregar told The Jakarta Post here on Friday there were two immediate problems new Minister of the Environment Rachmat Witoelar had to address in his first 100 days.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PT Semen Gresik clarifies
PT Semen Gresik clarifies With reference to an article The Jakarta Post published on Oct. 20 on page 13, SG wraps up Semen Padang audit with negative adjustment, allow me to clarify that this news story, written by Rendi A. Witular, a journalist with the Post, is neither accurate nor correct. On Oct. 18, a journalist claiming to be from the Post contacted me by telephone.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jury is still out
Jury is still out The financial markets were not overly enthusiastic about the economic lineup in President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's United Indonesia Cabinet. But neither did they punish the new government. Both the Jakarta Stock Exchange's composite price index and the rupiah remained rather flat on Thursday and Friday, waiting for positive new factors to rekindle enthusiasm. Encouraging, too, is the fact that there were no completely thumbs-down responses to the new economic team.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six die after eating goat meat
Six die after eating goat meat Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor In the past four days, six residents of Citaringgul, Babakan Madang district, died, after eating goat meat that was suspected of being infected with anthrax. Nine others are still being treated at Cibinong Hospital after eating the meat. The fatalities have been identified as Komariah, 35, and her daughter Latifah, 12, Eha Julaeha, 28, Megasari, 12, Atin Prihatin, 13 and one-and-a-half-year old Nurul Nivianti.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Crime prevention for Ramadhan
Crime prevention for Ramadhan From Suara Karya As the Muslim community fasts during the month of Ramadhan, it is even more imperative for state intelligence officers and police detectives to conduct surveillance activities in the fight against crime. Public spaces and transport facilities in Greater Jakarta are notorious for their crime rates, which could rise during Ramadhan and on the eve of the Idul Fitri post-fasting holiday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Man shot as gunmen strike again in Poso
Man shot as gunmen strike again in Poso Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu Tension again gripped the city of Palu in Central Sulawesi on Friday after a man on a motorcycle fired a hail of bullets at a house being used as a church on Thursday evening, injuring the owner. The attack on the house, which is located only 50 meters south of local police and military posts, was the third incident in the regency in the past week.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dredging Jakarta
Dredging Jakarta From Suara Karya The administration of Jakarta has done the right thing by prohibiting the construction of anything on the flood plains along the rivers in Jakarta as otherwise the rivers will silt up and flood during the wet season. Flood plains must be free from any buildings. Unfortunately, many big and small rivers in Jakarta are in a poor state. These rivers are dirty and silted up because of the garbage that the residents thoughtlessly dump into them.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Monday, October 25, 2004
TV Program: Monday, October 25, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary 7:30 Children Show 8:30 Music: Asyik Asyik 10:00 Talk Show: Industri Kecil 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Constructing Indonesian presidency
Constructing Indonesian presidency Yayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java Presidency has been defined, among others, as the collective administrative and governmental entity operating in a presidential office. Presidency varies from one state to another and from one period to another in a single country. Sukarno's presidency differed from Soeharto's, B.J. Habibie's, Abdurrahman Wahid's and Megawati Soekarnoputri's.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indian President congratulates Susilo
Indian President congratulates Susilo INDONESIA: Indian President APJ Abdul Kalam sent a congratulatory message to Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the Embassy of India said in a statement sent to The Jakarta Post on Friday. In his salutatory message, Kalam expressed confidence that Indian-Indonesian bilateral relations would continue to diversify and strengthen to the mutual benefit of the two countries and their peoples. Susilo was sworn in on Oct.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police thwart sending of illegal migrants
Police thwart sending of illegal migrants KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Kupang Police have foiled an attempt by a local manpower recruitment agency to send illegal migrant workers to Malaysia. Kupang Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Agus Nugroho said that his officers were holding 42 migrant workers from Sumba Island in East Nusa Tenggara province for questioning following a raid on a boat tied up at Kupang Port at dawn on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Germany to extend quality program in RI
Germany to extend quality program in RI YOGYAKARTA: The German government is likely to extend the Urban Quality program in Indonesia for another four years, considering that the continuation of the program will further help the country meet the challenges and opportunities of decentralization, a visiting German senior official said.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Revitalization of palaces threatens democracy
Revitalization of palaces threatens democracy Sri Wahyuni, Contributor, Yogyakarta A dialog on culture held recently during the Indonesia Palaces Festival (FKN) IV in Yogyakarta agreed on the need to make the palaces in the country the centers of culture. Author of Bangsawan dan Kuasa (Noble Families and Power), AAGN Ari Dwipayana, of Gadjah Mada University school of political and social sciences, however, said that it could be a setback and a threat to democracy.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Documenting RI's traditional knowledge
Documenting RI's traditional knowledge Zain Adnan, Jakarta Indigenous plants and herbs such as the Javanese long pepper (cabe Jawa), false daisy (orang aring), Java olive (jangkang) and the cane senna (meniran) are used in traditional herbal medicines and remedies, known as jamu, that can be bought in markets and stores all over Indonesia.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock market rebounds on bargain hunting by locals
Stock market rebounds on bargain hunting by locals The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bargain hunting by mostly local investors meant shares on the Jakarta stock market rebounded on Friday after posting losses for consecutive days following investor reservations about the lineup of economic ministers in the new Cabinet. The Jakarta Composite Index ended higher by 1.99 percent or 16.605 points at 850.774 on volume of 1.34 billion shares valued at Rp 1.12 trillion (US$124 million).
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
It's time for Indonesia to be more realistic
It's time for Indonesia to be more realistic Bantarto Bandoro, Jakarta The government of Australia recently considered a new security pact with Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim nation. Combating terrorism jointly was perhaps the rationale behind such an idea. The agreement would be based on a memorandum of understanding between the two countries, signed after the October 2002 Bali bombings.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japanese firm plans hospital in RP
Japanese firm plans hospital in RP MANILA: Japan's Tokushukai Medical Group has signed a preliminary deal to set up a 1,000-bed, US$100 million hospital in the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Investment said on Friday. Philippine trade secretary Cesar Purisima and Tokushukai president Torao Tokuda, signed the memorandum last week during Purisima's visit to Japan, the department said in a statement.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan raids net officials and vendors
Ramadhan raids net officials and vendors Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru Although Indonesia is not an Islamic state, authorities in Riau province rounded up a number of civil servants for not fasting and food stall owners for opening up shop on Friday. Riau is known to be a staunch supporter of implementing sharia, or Islamic, law.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina says $29m seized in Karaha case
Pertamina says $29m seized in Karaha case State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina said US$29 million of its funds had been seized in the U.S. after the State Supreme Court of New York rejected an appeal by the company against an arbitration award to Karaha Bodas Co. In a judgment filed Oct. 4 in New York, the U.S. Court rejected Pertamina's bid to nullify the 2000 arbitration award to Karaha Bodas, said Pertamina's Finance Director Alfred Rohimone.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dancing for self-purification in 'Bedhaya Keraton'
Dancing for self-purification in 'Bedhaya Keraton' Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta That night, the soft light emanating from the bamboo torch planted on the ground gently danced on the surface of Sendang Kasihan bathing pool. Four pretty women clad in white slowly descended from the edge of the pond into the water in the Bedhaya Keraton royal dance movement.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS PAGE:
ADS: THE NETHERLANDS PAGE: 'Dutch people need to feel 'senang'' Senang. That word was heard frequently during the recent visit of the Dutch minister of foreign affairs to Indonesia in August this year. It has become as much a Dutch word now as the typical Dutch word gezellig. In Bahasa Indonesia, many Dutch loan words can be found, such as lampu and pos. But the Indonesian language has also left clear marks in Dutch.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bantarto Bandoro
Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta 2. Wasil -- Ramadhan and social righteousness 2 x 30 Ramadhan, a month of fasting and social righteousness A. Chaedar Alwasilah Bandung
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antigraft drive first priority: Watchdogs
Antigraft drive first priority: Watchdogs M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organizations demanded on Thursday that the new government make corruption eradication and human rights promotion its priorities.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vigilante vandalism rears ugly head again
Vigilante vandalism rears ugly head again Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police announced on Friday that they objected to the the recent vandalism by at least two known vigilante groups who have been conducting raids and trashing entertainment spots across Greater Jakarta during Ramadhan fasting month.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI to announce major reshuffle
TNI to announce major reshuffle JAKARTA: Outgoing Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said Saturday that he would announce a military reshuffle next week to fill up some key positions. Endriartono, who tendered his resignation to former president Megawati Soekarnoputri in September, did not reveal the extent of the reshuffle, saying only that the revamp was also aimed at filling the post of chief of the Army's Strategic Reserves Command (Kostrad).
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Susilo holds power through policy councils Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Jakarta 2. Kahlil -- The "70 days" program 1 x 30 The crucial '70 days' program Kahlil Rowter Jakarta
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It is the crucial "70 days" program
It is the crucial "70 days" program Kahlil Rowter, Jakarta In a frank admission President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated that solving the nation's multitude of problems is going to take more than 100 days. This shows awareness of the high expectations attached to his administration to achieve a lot quickly. And it shows understanding of the vexing nature of problems faced and the huge amount of work needed to achieve the many (and sometime conflicting) objectives that are demanded of him.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Plaza hosts Russian farm trip in Yogya
Plaza hosts Russian farm trip in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to showcase Yogyakarta as a city of art and culture, Jogjakarta Plaza hotel on Jl. Gejayan recently hosted a farm trip promoted by Bayu Buana Travel, Bali, held for some 24 delegates representing Russia's leading travel agencies.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japanese Muslims also have 'kolak' and 'mudik'
Japanese Muslims also have 'kolak' and 'mudik' Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslims in Indonesia usually enjoy breaking of the fast gatherings by eating sweet dishes. Apart from the food, they also say the tarawih evening prayer together. Similar activities are also held by some 200 members of the Japan Muslim Association here. "We also enjoy kolak pisang (banana cooked in coconut milk and palm sugar) to break our fast.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
YLKI opens hot line for holiday gifts
YLKI opens hot line for holiday gifts JAKARTA: The Indonesian Consumer Foundation (YLKI) will open a hot line service for the upcoming holiday season, when people celebrate Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year's by sending gifts and packages of food, mostly imported.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
*President wants terrorists arrested soon Page 3
*President wants terrorists arrested soon Page 3 *Faction rivalry halts House activities Page 4 *Man shot near church in Poso Page 5 *It's time for Indonesia to be more realistic Page 6 *Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January Page 8 *Cardinals secure World Series clash with Red Sox Page 9 *Myanmar says no policy shift with leadership change Page 11 *BI to meet with new government on inflation threat Page 13 *Revitalization of palaces threatens democracy Page 17
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
It is the crucial "70 days" program
It is the crucial "70 days" program Kahlil Rowter, Jakarta In a frank admission President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono stated that solving the nation's multitude of problems is going to take more than 100 days. This shows awareness of the high expectations attached to his administration to achieve a lot quickly. And it shows understanding of the vexing nature of problems faced and the huge amount of work needed to achieve the many (and sometime conflicting) objectives that are demanded of him.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL offers amnesty to illegal workers
KL offers amnesty to illegal workers MALAYSIA: Malaysia has offered an amnesty for all illegal immigrants to return home during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadhan, a day after pardoning Indonesian illegals, a minister said on Friday. An estimated 1.2 million illegal immigrants would be allowed to return to their home countries during a two-week amnesty period starting from Oct. 29, Home Minister Azmi Khalid said. "We are not going to penalize them.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt
A misplaced bet on Khin Nyunt The Nation/Asia News Network, Bangkok The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has gone out of its way to protect Myanmar in regional and international arenas, believing -- wrongly, of course -- that peer pressure might in some way help transform this dictatorial pariah-state into an open society governed by the rule of law.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. CABINET : 3 X 13
1. CABINET : 3 X 13 Susilo tells Cabinet to use shock therapy 2. ADRIAN : 2 X 16 Adrian under custody after eluding police or Adrian in jail after returning to RI 3. GINANJAR: 2 X 20 Ginandjar's graft case litmus test of SBY's resolve or Ginandjar's graft case litmus test for SBY 4. JAPAN: 1 X 40 Japanese Muslims also have 'kolak', 'mudik'
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hronology of Adrian's arrest
hronology of Adrian's arrest Sept. 2003: Trust magazine reported bank fraud involving BNI Kebayoran Baru branch office. Oct. 3, 2003: BNI filed the fraud report to police, implicating several people, including Adrian. Oct. 24, 2003: Police issued arrest warrant against Adrian after he failed to heed summons three times. Nov. 19, 2003: Police took Adrian under custody. March 9, 2004: Police released Adrian as his detention period expired. April-Sept.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 'retired' thieves
Police arrest 'retired' thieves JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police arrested three suspects at their homes on Wednesday night in connection with 17 robberies in Jakarta, Bogor and Banten dating back to 1996. Munardin, 34, Basuki, 36, and Iskandar, 42, were allegedly the leaders of a robbery gang calling itself Group 13. "The name comes from the number of members in the gang," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono on Thursday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govts guilty of illegal evictions
Govts guilty of illegal evictions JAKARTA: The East Jakarta District Court on Thursday ordered the East Jakarta municipal and Makassar district administrations to rebuild houses in Pinang Ranti they had bulldozed in an illegal eviction earlier this month. The court found the evictions and destruction of property in the three-hectare site were illegal because the two parties claiming the land had not resolved their legal dispute.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. says bomb threat during ASEAN summit
U.S. says bomb threat during ASEAN summit Reuters, Bangkok Anti-government groups in Communist Laos may be planning bomb attacks during a summit of Southeast Asian leaders in the capital, Vientiane, next month, the United States said. The Lao government said on Friday it was not aware of any threat. The State Department said in a travel advisory it had no details of potential targets or methods during the Nov. 25-30 annual meeting of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
President tells Cabinet to use shock therapy
President tells Cabinet to use shock therapy Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono told his Cabinet ministers on Friday to take radical action to prove to the public that the government was determined to meet their expectations. In the first Cabinet meeting to discuss programs for the first 100 days, Susilo instructed all Cabinet members to use some kind of shock therapy to show that his government meant business.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
State intelligence chief Hendropriyono quits
State intelligence chief Hendropriyono quits Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Intelligence Agency (BIN) chief Gen. (ret) A.M. Hendropriyono, widely known for his loyalty to former president Megawati Soekarnoputri, tendered his resignation after Megawati's successor took the oath of office on Wednesday. Cabinet Secretary Sudi Silalahi confirmed on Friday that Hendropriyono quit and delegated his authority and duties to his deputy, As'ad Said.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Masked men burn two mosques in Kuningan
Masked men burn two mosques in Kuningan Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung At least six witnesses have been questioned by police after an unidentified group of people set fire to two musholah (small mosques) in Kuningan regency, West Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Edi Darnadi said on Friday. No injuries were reported in the incident, which took place at around 9 p.m. on Wednesday.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina to close processing unit
Pertamina to close processing unit JAKARTA: PT Pertamina, Indonesia's state oil and gas company, said it plans to close a crude-oil processing unit for 20 days at its Balikpapan plant in February for maintenance. The company will close the so-called crude distillation unit, which can process 60,000 barrels of oil a day into fuel, between mid to late February, said Suroso Atmomartoyo, Pertamina's processing director.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to summon Nabiel next week over Buyat case
Police to summon Nabiel next week over Buyat case The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police have summoned former environment minister Nabiel Makarim for questioning as a witness in connection with the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi. A police investigator said on Friday the summons was sent to Nabiel on Friday, informing him of the purpose of the questioning, which is scheduled for next week. "We will question Pak Nabiel as a witness, representing the government," Comr.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
W. Jakarta mayor vows to cut notorious red tape
W. Jakarta mayor vows to cut notorious red tape Fadjar Agustinus Panjaitan was installed on Friday as the new West Jakarta mayor, replacing Sarimun Hadisaputra. He will lead the second largest municipality in the capital, which has an estimated population of 1.9 million. The vestiges of the old city of Batavia, which was built during the Dutch colonial era, can still be seen in West Jakarta. Efforts have been made recently to revive the old town.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Susilo's success depends on cabinet'
'Susilo's success depends on cabinet' For the first time in history, Indonesia has its first president who was directly elected by the people. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla, or more popularly known as SBY and JK, took oaths of office on Wednesday as the country's new president and vice president. Hopes are high that the pair can make a difference and bring about a better future. The Jakarta Post talked to city residents about their hopes for the new president.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah mulls establishing party
Muhammadiyah mulls establishing party JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah Youth chairman Abdul Mukti said on Friday that his organization was considering establishing a political party as the existing parties were unable to accommodate the aspirations and interest of Muhammadiyah members.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet people
Cabinet people Commonly, Indonesian Cabinet members throughout the years have fitted a general stereotype. More often than not, these leaders were highly educated Javanese male Muslims their 50s. They were generally also officials, either from the bureaucracy, the Golkar Party or its affiliates, or from the ranks of the military. Any deviation from this stereotype is always a fresh break as the nation comprises a much wider range of interests than this stereotype reflects.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Padang council speakers shun new official cars
Padang council speakers shun new official cars Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Padang Emulating the footsteps of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) leaders campaigning for a modest lifestyle, West Sumatra's Padang legislative council speakers have rejected new official cars. Council speaker Hardison of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) said he and his two deputies -- Z.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia still 'non cooperative' on money laundering
Indonesia still 'non cooperative' on money laundering Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International money-laundering watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) decided on Friday to retain Indonesia and five other nations on its list of non-cooperative countries and territories in the battle against money laundering.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PLN sets 12.25% coupon on bonds
PLN sets 12.25% coupon on bonds JAKARTA: Indonesia's state-owned electricity company PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) on Friday set a fixed 12.25 percent coupon on its Rp 1.5 trillion (US$165.20 million) 10-year bonds, a banker said. PLN had indicated a 12 percent to 12.5 percent coupon earlier this month.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January 2005
Tanah Abang market to be demolished in January 2005 Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is set to demolish four blocks of the Tanah Abang market in Central Jakarta in January, in preparation for the rebuilding of the largest textile market in Southeast Asia as a grand shopping mall.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-rate Rupiah rates Oct. 22 JP/13/Rates Rupiah rates Oct. 22 7,072.55 6,330.46 5,735.65 5,134.25 7,711.99 6,903.59 7,869.63 7,042.90 1,627.70 1,456.66 12,100.41 10,832.96 17,534.71 15,697.78 1,230.96 1,102.45 8,907.27 7,975.11 -- -- 1,471.04 1,316.27 6,646.93 5,944.95 3,153.79 2,738.93 -- -- 1,332.63 1,191.85 5,735.65 5,134.25 231.99 207.64 9,586.00 8,586.00 6,738.85 6,665.93 5,463.41 5,406.33 7,345.94 7,269.44 7,496.10 7,416.13 1,550.44 1,533.85 11,526.06 11,407.03...
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Acehnese held on hashish charges
Acehnese held on hashish charges BATAM, Riau Islands: Batam Police arrested two Acehnese women on Friday for carrying two bags containing a total of 5 kilograms of dried hashish. Adj. Comr. H. Manurung, the chief of the Barelang Police's Sekupang Port security unit, said that the two had been arrested at Sekupang Port after they alighting from a ferry carrying them from Dumai in Riau province to Batam, Riau Islands province.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inco profit triples on strong nickel prices, higher output
Inco profit triples on strong nickel prices, higher output The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local subsidiary of the world's second largest nickel company, Canada-based Inco Ltd., announced that its net profit had more than tripled in the first nine months of 2004. The surge is attributable primarily to a strong nickel price and higher output.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
A puzzled nation?
A puzzled nation? From Media Indonesia Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have decided to give up their luxury car facilities and expect more modest ones instead. In economic terms, those above the average standard of living lead a luxurious existence whereas those below these standards are in poor condition. In this way, Volvo sedans worth Rp 300 million per unit are luxury cars.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Java salt farmers suffer as prices plummet
East Java salt farmers suffer as prices plummet I.D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Thousands of salt farmers in Sampang, Sumenep and Pamekasan regencies on Madura Island, East Java province, are facing a crisis due to the falling price of salt, in some cases by 50 percent. Aside from the poor quality of the commodity, the influx of imported salt has been blamed for plummeting prices.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local firm introduces new cigar product
Local firm introduces new cigar product YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to attract young smokers and create a bridge between cigarette and cigar smokers, Yogyakarta provincial government-owned cigar producer PD Taru Martani introduced a new product, Cigar van Java, which is a combination of a cigarette and a cigar. "We call it a cigarette-cigar -- a cigar, but with the taste of a cigarette. As far as I know it's the first of its kind.
Sat, 23 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta court considers request for euthanasia
Jakarta court considers request for euthanasia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Previously considered an unforgivable sin, the Central Jakarta District Court was currently deliberating the legality of euthanasia after an appeal by Bogor resident Hasan Kesuma, whose wife Agian Isna Naili has been in a coma for more than three months. District court head I Made Karna said on Friday that he had established a team to discuss whether the unprecedented request was viable under the law.