Archive: 27 October 2004
84 articles found
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New govt aims to resolve problems in SOEs
New govt aims to resolve problems in SOEs Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The new government under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will push efforts to resolve protracted problems in state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in its first 100 days, in a bid to help the companies run their businesses more efficiently.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Don't give officials gifts: KPK
Don't give officials gifts: KPK Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) asked on Tuesday President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who recently announced he would directly lead a national antigraft drive, to ban state officials from receiving valuable gifts in connection with their respective positions.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthrax
Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthrax The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bogor In an effort to prevent the spread of anthrax into the capital, the Jakarta administration has temporarily banned livestock supplies from Bogor regency, where a number of villagers in one district have died or fallen ill from the disease over the past week. "We are not accepting livestock from Bogor regency any longer, especially goats.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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The only choice left: Go with the right policy Riyadi Suparno Jakarta 2. Jason -- Time for Indonesia to look seaward 2 x 30 Time for RI to look seaward, tap its vast marine resources Jason M. Patlis Jakarta
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese want peace, justice and freedom from Susilo administration
Acehnese want peace, justice and freedom from Susilo administration Nani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Peace, safety and justice for local officials implicated in corruption are all that the Acehnese are demanding from the Susilo administration as it prepares new policies for the province.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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A Kerry victory and European foreign policy Aleksander Smolar Project Syndicate 2. Howard -- Reaching out 1 X 30 New RI-Australia security pact? Robyn Lim The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3. Cina 27 -- Cool heads, flexibility better than disputes 1 X 30 Cool heads, flexibility or disputes Bi Lun China Daily Asia News Network Beijing
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
BCA profits Rp 2.35t in nine months
BCA profits Rp 2.35t in nine months The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Central Asia (BCA) reported on Tuesday its net profit had increased by 40.32 percent in the first nine months of this year to Rp 2.34 trillion (US$257.14 million) on higher net interest income. Net interest income rose to Rp 4.86 trillion from Rp 3.92 trillion a year earlier, boosting the bank's operating profit to Rp 3.3 trillion.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts
Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Bank Niaga announced on Tuesday it planned to issue up to Rp 800 billion (about US$87.91 million) worth of subordinated debts in March next year to raise funds to improve its capital adequacy ratio (CAR). Niaga, the country's tenth largest lender, said that due to a significant increase in lending, its CAR declined by nearly 1.6 percent at the end of September.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY's speech
SBY's speech very inspiring Thank you for printing the English translation of the inaugural speech of Indonesia's new President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY), in The Jakarta Post's Oct. 21 edition. This is one of the finest speeches I have ever read. It is deserving of a place of honor in the curriculum of Indonesian schools and to be read by all Indonesian citizens and by all who love Indonesia throughout the world.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises bus fares for exodus
Govt raises bus fares for exodus Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the Idul Fitri celebrations draw near, the government has decided to increase intercity bus fares by between 4 percent and 6.6 percent. Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa said that the new fares would be effective for the peak of the annual exodus, which lasts for eight days both before and after Idul Fitri, which this year falls on Nov. 15.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Everyone is equal before the law'
'Everyone is equal before the law' The police's relative silence over the attacks on restaurants and entertainment centers by militant groups since the beginning of Ramadhan has raised questions from many quarters as to whether these groups are above the law. The Jakarta Post asked some residents about their views on the issue. Kaesar Maulana, 30, is a consultant for a public relations company on Jl. M.T. Haryono, East Jakarta.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civilian supremacy first
Civilian supremacy first From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has pledged to strive for civilian supremacy in his new Cabinet, meaning the top positions will be held by civilians rather than a policy against the military or ex-soldiers. The public hopes that at least certain areas should be under civilian authority and not occupied by military men, such as the posts of minister of defense and head of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN).
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malnutrition still a problem in C. Java
Malnutrition still a problem in C. Java SEMARANG: Despite economic advances, a good number of infants in Central Java continue to suffer from malnutrition. Agus Sartono, an official of the Central Java Health Office, said on Tuesday that up until September, this year a total of 4,394 infants in the province had suffered from malnutrition and 26 of them had died. The malnutrition was attributed to the financial status of the children's parents and their ignorance of health issues, he said. -- JP
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police claim to have four raid suspects but no arrests so far
Police claim to have four raid suspects but no arrests so far Damar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police stated that they had four suspects who were likely involved in the the attack against Star Deli bar/restaurant in Kemang, South Jakarta, last Thursday. However, the four were still at large as of Tuesday evening although the police promised they would arrest them later.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nine RI boats caught in Australian waters
Nine RI boats caught in Australian waters AUSTRALIA: Nine Indonesian fishing boats were intercepted while poaching fish from Australia's northern waters, the government said on Tuesday. Fisheries and customs authorities combined forces with the air force and navy to apprehend the vessels off Australia's northern coast over the weekend.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newspaper accused of bias in articles
Newspaper accused of bias in articles PALU; Central Sulawesi: Some 100 youths staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the office of a local newspaper in Palu, Radar Sulteng, condemning the newspaper for running biased articles. The youths, grouped under the Indonesian Youth National Committee (KNPI), complained that the newspaper had run three articles that suggesting the KNPI had intervened in and impeded the police's investigation of an alleged corruption case, involving 16 local councillors.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kudos to immigration
Kudos to immigration I visited your beautiful country on Oct. 10. Having heard many frightening stories of how the immigration officers demand money to stamp our passports, I would like to tell you that on arrival that day at 3 p.m., I did not encounter any such problem. The officer who stamped my passport was very courteous and efficient.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI and the Netherlands:
RI and the Netherlands: From old friendship to modern partnership Bernard Bot Yesterday The Hague, today Jakarta, tomorrow Rome. Anyone who passes through five time zones twice within 48 hours and covers a total of 28,000 kilometers must have a good reason for doing so. And so I do. Today I am in Jakarta on behalf of the European Union to congratulate the new president of Indonesia on his historic election victory.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bhakti to raise stake in Bimantara, Agis
Bhakti to raise stake in Bimantara, Agis Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In its efforts to gain greater control and profit from its subsidiaries, publicly listed investment firm PT Bhakti Investama aims to become the controlling shareholder in several of its high-profile subsidiaries next year.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists criticize forestry minister
Activists criticize forestry minister JAKARTA: Environmental activists criticized new Minister of Forestry M.S. Ka'ban for encouraging exploitation of forests to help the country collect more income. Longgena Ginting, director of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (Walhi), said on Tuesday that forests should no longer serve as a cash cow, because they were now severely depleted. Longgena said the minister's statement clearly proved he did not really understand the situation.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors want stay close to people
Councillors want stay close to people TANGERANG: In a proposal to encourage a more modest lifestyle among Tangerang Council members, a councillor suggested that the government not build a housing compound exclusively for councillors as planned. "It's better that the government build small houses for councillors in the areas of their respective constituency," Daka Udin, chairman of Tangerang Council Commission A on development, said on Saturday.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug Fair
Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug Fair Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post, Jambi The Bedug Fair, being held for the third consecutive year, has become a tradition in Jambi specifically for the fasting month of Ramadhan. The fair starts at 2 p.m. and will peak between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m., when people from all walks of life flock to the fair to kill time until the breaking of the fast.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
CNOOC signs deal with Myanmar
CNOOC signs deal with Myanmar HONG KONG: Energy giant China National Oil Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) said on Tuesday it has signed an oil exploration and sharing agreement with Myanmar's state-owned oil company, Myanmar Oil and Gas Enterprise. The areas to be explored are offshore near several islands, said Xiao Zongwei, CNOOC head of investor relations. "Oil companies need to find new exploration and production areas and it is in this context that we signed that agreement," he said.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mittal's $4.5b buy may trigger steel mergers
Mittal's $4.5b buy may trigger steel mergers Stuart Wallace, Bloomnberg/London Lakshmi Mittal's US$4.5 billion acquisition of International Steel Group Inc. may prompt a spree of deals as the steel industry consolidates to cut costs. Indian-born Mittal, 54, started out with a steel mill in Indonesia in 1976. By April of next year, the London-based entrepreneur will have bought Wilbur Ross's ISG to create the world's biggest steelmaker and lead a company with plants in 14 nations.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
For SPOTLIGHT
For SPOTLIGHT NEW HOUSING: PT Surya Gading Mas Sakti (PT SGMS) director Hendro Setiawan (center) and PT Adhi Karya (PT AK) construction division I head Kiswodarmawan (second from right) sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the Sudirman Park Apartment Project. Under the MOU signed on Oct. 21, PT Adhi Karya is appointed as the contractor that will implement the structure, architecture and plumbing.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religious tolerance needed
Religious tolerance needed The inauguration speech of our new president was very encouraging: "Indonesia is determined to become a voice that promotes peace, increases prosperity and defends justice. Indonesia will continue to grow as a democratic, open, modern, pluralistic and tolerant nation." This is where Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono must start, by creating a democratic, open, modern, pluralistic, tolerant, peaceful and just society for all citizens that is free of all kinds of discrimination.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidays
Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidays Nana Rukmana , The Jakarta Post, Cirebon Thousands of police are to be deployed along the busy northern coastal highway area of Java to ensure a safe holiday season and guard against possible terrorist attacks around the Idul Fitri celebrations. The extra 3,000 police, including police marksmen and bomb squad officers, would come from five regions in West Java, police said.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. STEMCELL: 4 x 12
1. STEMCELL: 4 x 12 Sick people see hope in stem-cell cloning OR Stem-cell controversy means little to the sick 2. POLKAM: 2 x 28 Acehnese want peace, freedom from Susilo administration 3. MUTIA: 4 x 9 Bomb victim Mutia buried at Tanah Kusir 4. ANTHRAX: 1 x 45 Jakarta on alert against anthrax OR Jakarta bans Bogor livestock for fear of anthrax
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bhakti aims to raise stake in Bimantara and Agis
Bhakti aims to raise stake in Bimantara and Agis Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In its efforts to gain greater control and profit from its subsidiaries, publicly listed investment firm PT Bhakti Investama aims to become the controlling shareholder in several of its high-profile subsidiaries next year.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts
Bank Niaga to issue subordinated debts Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Niaga announced on Tuesday it planned to issue up to Rp 800 billion (about US$87.91 million) worth of subordinated debts in March next year to raise funds to improve its capital adequacy ratio (CAR). Niaga, the country's tenth largest lender, said that due to a significant increase in lending, its CAR declined by nearly 1.6 percent at the end of September.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Jakarta on alert for anthrax Page 2
* Jakarta on alert for anthrax Page 2 * KPK to report uncooperative state officials to police Page 4 * Thousands of police on standby along Java's north coast routes Page 5 * Time for Indonesia to look seaward Page 6 * Political observer Chusnul accused of libel Page 8 * Ernie Els stays away as Valderrama loses its sparkle Page 9 * China, U.S.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Casset visit Vietnam for squad trials
Casset visit Vietnam for squad trials HANOI: A French-born soccer player of Vietnamese origin is to fly to Vietnam this week for national team trials after saying he was willing to join the squad, the Vietnam Football Federation said on Tuesday. Ludovic Casset, 26, born to a French father and a Vietnamese mother, will arrive in Hanoi on Oct. 30 after his current team, Auxerre, gave him the green light, Nguyen Lan Trung, the federation's spokesman said.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt committed to liberalizing education sector
Govt committed to liberalizing education sector Zakki P. Hakim and Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The new government remains committed to liberalizing the country's education sector in line with the World Trade Organization plan, despite protests from local university rectors, who fear they will not be able to compete with top universities from other countries that would be allowed to operate here.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/stpdn
JP/5/stpdn STPDN students held over new bullying incident Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Two senior students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang were detained by police on Tuesday for bullying, the latest incident at the college that has developed a reputation for violence. The two youths, both second-year students, were identified by their initials as NS and IS.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bogor to check Idul Fitri gifts
Bogor to check Idul Fitri gifts BOGOR: The municipal administration will soon raid shopping centers, kiosks and shops that sell Idul Fitri gift- and food packages, an official said on Monday. "The target is expired food products," Bambang Hermanto, head of the Bogor Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Agency, was quoted as saying by Antara news agency. It is common practice to exchange parcels of food and beverages -- mostly imported goods -- during the Idul Fitri holiday season.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mutia buried at Tanah Kusir
Mutia buried at Tanah Kusir Scattered flower petals on the fresh grave and prayers marked the funeral of Mutia Rahmani Amalia, 16, under the scorching sun at Tanah Kusir Cemetery on Tuesday morning.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
STPDN students detained in latest bullying incident
STPDN students detained in latest bullying incident Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Two senior students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang were detained by police on Tuesday for bullying, the latest incident at the college that has developed a reputation for violence. The two youths, both second-year students, were identified by their initials as NS and IS. They were among five students questioned about bullying at the college, Sumedang Police chief Adj.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt raises bus fares for annual exodus
Govt raises bus fares for annual exodus Dadan Wijaksana The Jakarta Post/Jakarta As the Idul Fitri celebrations draw near, the government has decided to increase intercity bus fares by between 4 percent and 6.6 percent. Minister of Transportation Hatta Radjasa said that the new fares would be effective for the peak of the annual exodus, which lasts for eight days both before and after Idul Fitri, which this year falls on Nov. 15.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prosecute corrupters or face sanction: SBY
Prosecute corrupters or face sanction: SBY Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Days after announcing that he would personally lead the campaign against corruption, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the Attorney General's Office and the National Police on Tuesday to prosecute suspected corrupters or face punishment. "I want all cases that need to be prosecuted further to be completed and the suspects brought to court as soon as possible.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/Togean
JP/Togean Saving the Togean islands from destructive fishing Fachruddin Majeri Mangunjaya Contributor/Jakarta The sea was calm, clear and without a single wave. The exhausting journey from Ampana, 150 kilometers from Palu, Central Sulawesi, was immediately compensated for when we stepped from the boat into a remote village in the middle of Kabalutan island, one of hundreds in the Togean islands, situated in Tomini Bay, Palu. We arrived at a simple, wooden, raised house.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Septi, coach question dismissal from IA
Septi, coach question dismissal from IA Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tennis coach Deddy Prasetyo questioned on Tuesday the dismissal of promising women's tennis player Septi Mende from the Indonesia Awakens (IA) training program. "What is the reason for dropping Septi from the IA?," Deddy said at Septi's training session at the Senayan tennis court in Central Jakarta. Septi was one of eight tennis players in the IA program.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Many residents have no access to power
Many residents have no access to power PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: More than half of South Sumatra's residents have no access to electricity, due to the remote locations of their homes, a senior government official said on Tuesday. Of 1.1 million households in South Sumatra, 60 percent have no access to electricity, said chief of the South Sumatra administration's Village Electricity Program Zahirsyah.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
IFC to meet Susilo over investment
IFC to meet Susilo over investment JAKARTA: International Finance Corporation (IFC) executive vice president Peter Woicke is scheduled to meet President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar and other members of the economic team during his visit to Jakarta from Oct. 28 to Oct. 29. The IFC is the investment arm of the World Bank.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papuans living abroad to return home
Papuans living abroad to return home MERAUKE, Papua: The Indonesian government is ready to bring home 232 displaced people of Indonesian nationality living in Daru, a province of Papua New Guinea near the Indonesian border, an Indonesian senior official claimed on Tuesday. Johanes Gluba Gebze, the regent of Merauke, said that the plan was at the request of the Indonesians, who had been living in the neighboring country for 40 years.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Bond
JP/13/Bond Govt issues Rp 4 trillion bonds The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government sold some Rp 4 trillion (US$440 million) worth of bonds on Tuesday, which was higher than the initial plan of Rp 3 trillion due to strong demand. The seven-year bonds were sold at a weighted average yield of 10.88 percent, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Schools for intelligence & morality
Schools for intelligence & morality From Suara Karya The success of an education system should be seen not only in the intellectual caliber of school graduates, but also in their daily conduct in different fields of life. They should show a positive attitude, good moral conduct, concern about humanitarian issues, tolerance without egoism, appreciation for dissent and pluralism, hard work.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, October 27, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, October 27, 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 Dunia Wanita 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six people dead, 14 others injured as minivan hits bus
Six people dead, 14 others injured as minivan hits bus Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru A public transportation minivan crashed into a commercial bus in Kampar regency, Riau, on Tuesday morning, killing four people and severely injuring 16 others. The deadly accident happened only a day after a similar accident in Indragiri Hulu, Riau, in which four people were killed and six others severely injured.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK to focus on three cases
KPK to focus on three cases JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) said on Tuesday it would devote much of its energy to alleged graft in the sale of Pertamina supertankers, haj arrangements by the ministry of religion and procurement of equipment by the state radio RRI. "We are now conducting an investigation into the cases," deputy KPK chairman Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas said after a meeting with the Professional Civil Society (MPM) on Tuesday.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hambali's brother gets four years for role in Marriott bombing
Hambali's brother gets four years for role in Marriott bombing Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A brother of the regional terrorist suspect Riduan Isamudin alias Hambali was sentenced to four years in prison on Tuesday for helping fund the J.W. Marriott hotel bombing in Jakarta last year.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Decree clears way for spokesperson
Decree clears way for spokesperson JAKARTA: The State Secretariat is currently preparing a presidential decree on the appointments of Andi Mallarangeng and Dino Pati Djalal as the official presidential spokespersons. "The presidential decree will be issued soon, and it will spell out their duties and authority. We are also going to form a team to back us," Andi said on Monday. Officials at the secretariat confirmed the statement on Tuesday, saying the decree would be issued soon.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI and the Netherlands:
RI and the Netherlands: From old friendship to modern partnership Bernard Bot Yesterday The Hague, today Jakarta, tomorrow Rome. Anyone who passes through five time zones twice within 48 hours and covers a total of 28,000 kilometers must have a good reason for doing so. And so I do. Today I am in Jakarta on behalf of the European Union to congratulate the new president of Indonesia on his historic election victory.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK to report ignorant officials to the police
KPK to report ignorant officials to the police Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) warned both former and new state officials, including ministers and legislators, to declare their current wealth as soon as possible, unless they will face police arrest. Deputy KPK chairman Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas said on Tuesday the commission had set Nov. 1 as the deadline for former and new lawmakers and Nov. 20 for former and new Cabinet members.
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh official sent to jail for corruption
Aceh official sent to jail for corruption Nani Afrida and Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Kupang A district court in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam sentenced former Banda Aceh mayor Zulkarnain on Tuesday to five years imprisonment for corruption, while an acting deputy legislative council speaker in East Nusa Tenggara was detained in a fraud case. Zulkarnain became the first government official convicted of graft in the troubled province of Aceh.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Environment in big cities is poor and harmful to health
Environment in big cities is poor and harmful to health M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The environment in the country's major cities is poor condition and adversely affects the population's health, a report says.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. UNREST: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. UNREST: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS 78 die in Thai custody after clash 2. SBY: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Prosecute corrupters or face punishment, SBY tells enforcers 3. KPK: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Don't give officials gifts: KPK 4. HOUSE: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Pro-govt legislators boycott meetings
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore to issue biometric passports
S'pore to issue biometric passports SINGAPORE: Singapore will issue electronic passports with biometric measures such as fingerprints late next year to meet new U.S. border security rules, a government minister said on Tuesday. Home minister Wong Kan Seng said a "smart card" embedded in passports could identify travelers through facial recognition, fingerprints and iris-scanning, and said Singapore was seeking proposals by private companies for the system.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pro-govt legislators boycott meetings
Pro-govt legislators boycott meetings Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five factions supporting President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono boycotted on Tuesday a House of Representatives (DPR) plenary meeting and refused to submit candidates names for the election of committee leaders. The move renders it almost impossible for commissions and auxiliary bodies to choose their leaders, necessary to draw up their work timetable.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fahmi, Marzuki beat Golkar
Fahmi, Marzuki beat Golkar JAKARTA: The West Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday in favor of Golkar politicians Fahmi Idris and Marzuki Darusman, who had filed a lawsuit against the party over its dismissal of them. In their verdict, the panel of judges said the party decision to fire the two politicians was not legitimate because it was made in violation of the party's statutes.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civil servant nabbed for trafficking animals
Civil servant nabbed for trafficking animals SURABAYA: The police arrested three people, including a civil servant, for trafficking protected animals in Bengkulu province, an animal rights activist said on Tuesday. During a raid earlier on Monday, the police also seized 36 protected animals of various species, said Rosek Nursahid, the chairman of ProFauna Indonesia, an animal rights group in Malang, East Java. Among the animals were turtles, eagles and forest cats.
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
The only choice left: Go with the right policy
The only choice left: Go with the right policy Riyadi Suparno, Jakarta The much-criticized new economic team has an uphill battle to prove to the skeptics and the lackluster market that they can deliver results, especially over the next 100 days. The new team, and even President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, all recognize the challenges ahead: high unemployment, widespread poverty and slow economic growth.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stem-cell controversy means little to the sick
Stem-cell controversy means little to the sick Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta For 26-year-old Irawan, the global controversy over stem-cell cloning means very little as he believes such a procedure could lead to a cure for the kidney failure he has suffered for more than three years. "I've been undergoing dialysis for almost two years, and since then, my life has been full of nothing but pills and pain. Sometimes I feel like I'm losing the battle and just want to give up.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI set to take back 160,000 illegal workers from Malaysia
RI set to take back 160,000 illegal workers from Malaysia Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is making the necessary preparations to facilitate the return of an estimated 160,000 Indonesian illegal workers from Malaysia to celebrate Idul Fitri in their home villages.
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Time for RI to look seaward, tap its vast marine resources
Time for RI to look seaward, tap its vast marine resources Jason M. Patlis , Jakarta There is a series of statistics that is often cited by government policymakers to underscore the importance and richness of Indonesia's oceans: Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country, comprised of more than 17,000 islands, with more than two-thirds of its sovereign jurisdiction consisting of marine area.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI beats Brazil at chess Olympiad
RI beats Brazil at chess Olympiad The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's men's squad beat Brazil while their female compatriots held Luxembourg to a draw on Monday in the 10th round of the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain. International Master (IM) Susanto Megaranto, 17 years old, maintained his winning streak by defeating Grand Master Henrique Mecking to lead Indonesia to a 2.5-1.5 victory over Brazil, according to www.36chessolympiad.com.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ten players head to China Open
Ten players head to China Open Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Badmitton Association (PBSI) will send 10 shuttlers to the China Open next month, eyeing men's singles' players to reach the finals. The matches will be held at Guangzhou Tianhe Gymnasium, Guangzhou, from Nov. 9 to Nov. 14 with a total of US$250,000 in prize money.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Champion of modesty
Champion of modesty I appreciate the commitment of Hidayat Nur Wahid, the new People's Consultative Assembly Speaker, who has refused to use luxury facilities such as the official Volvo vehicle and five- star hotels, saying they wasted the national budget. I fully agree with Hidayat's view, because first, if he books a modest car and hotel and downgrades all other forms of luxuries, the cost of running the state can be reduced.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police's role questioned
Police's role questioned From Media Indonesia The true role of the police in law enforcement remains a big question mark. Only a few corruption cases have been tried after a lengthy process between the police and the prosecutor's office, only to result in the convicts' enjoying unlimited privileges in prison. Adrian Waworuntu, one of those who has tarnished the nation's image, may also escape abroad, as did Edi Tansil.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI, formerly known as IPTN). In the past, IPTN made CN-235, evidence of the country's mastery of high- technology in aircraft making. PT DI has also received orders for components of jumbo Airbus A-380 aircraft. In 1996 was the test flight of N-250, the most technologically sophisticated airplane of its class originally designed by Indonesia.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Oct.26
Rupiah Rates Oct.26 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,170.80 6,417.22 6,829.87 6,757.92 Brunei dollar 1 5,758.82 5,153.96 5,485.02 5,427.59 Canadian dollar 1 7,846.84 7,025.17 7,473.76 7,398.15 Swiss franc 1 8,009.71 7,169.75 7,628.89 7,550.41 Danish krone 1 1,651.20 1,477.38 1,572.69 1,555.82 Euro 1 12,274.48 10,986.74 11,690.90 11,570.05 Poundsterling 1 17,640.38 15,793.65 16,801.68 16,632.17 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,230.36 1,101.77 1,171.86 1,160.26...
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chusnul named suspect in defamation case
Chusnul named suspect in defamation case Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political observer Chusnul Mar'iyah was named a suspect on Tuesday by the Jakarta Police in a slander complaint filed by telecommunication expert Roy Suryo. Chusnul, who is a member of the General Elections Commission (KPU) and oversees IT-based ballot counting, was summoned on Tuesday for questioning.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Comedian Derry faces prison term
Comedian Derry faces prison term JAKARTA: Prosecutors sought on Tuesday a sentence of one-year in prison for comedian Derry Sudarisman, who was on trial at the Central Jakarta District Court for drug possession. Derry was arrested in July, together with his friend Cha Chan in a room at Oasis Amir Hotel, Central Jakarta. The police confiscated a 0.30 gram package of shabu-shabu (crystal metamphetamine) as evidence.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New RI-Australia security pact?
New RI-Australia security pact? Robyn Lim, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore John Howard, recently re-elected for a fourth term as Australia's conservative Prime Minister, was the only non-ASEAN head of government to attend Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's inauguration. And now, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer is talking about a new security pact with Indonesia. While a good idea in principle, this needs to be approached cautiously.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Banten getting ready for Idul Fitri homecoming
Banten getting ready for Idul Fitri homecoming Multa Fidrus and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Serang The Banten administration is better prepared this year to accommodate the annual exodus of people who want to celebrate the Idul Fitri holiday in their hometowns. Banten Transportation Agency head Turmudzi said that his office has added ferries at Merak Port to serve thousands of passengers crossing the Sunda Strait.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to receive new wave of U.S. investments: Experts
ASEAN to receive new wave of U.S. investments: Experts P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Washington U.S. companies are considering a new wave of capital investments to Southeast Asia following greater political stability and assurances of business-friendly reforms by leaders in the region, experts say. The United States is the largest investor in Southeast Asia but there has been a lull in large American investments since 1997, when the region was struck by financial turmoil.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Belanak facility to up RI's oil output: Purnomo
Belanak facility to up RI's oil output: Purnomo Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said on Tuesday the nation's yearly crude oil output had declined by an average of 16 percent over the past years but a new production facility would push output back to above 1 million barrels per day (bpd).
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 41
1 x 41 Aceh official sent to jail for corruption 1 x 27 Minivan hits bus, six dead 1 x 41 Searching for 'lamang tapai' at Bedug Fair 2 x 25 STPDN students detained in latest bullying case 2 x 32 Suspected rebels rob bank, kill policeman JP/5/FOCUS Police put on high alert for Idul Fitri holidays
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suspected rebels rob bank, kill policeman
Suspected rebels rob bank, kill policeman Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra Police claimed on Tuesday that the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was behind a fatal robbery in Medan a day earlier. The police came to the conclusion after seizing from a robbery suspect a razor blade on which the GAM symbol had been scratched, said North Sumatra Police chief Insp. Gen. Iwan Pandjiwinata.
Wed, 27 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.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government issues Rp 4 trillion bonds
Government issues Rp 4 trillion bonds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government sold some Rp 4 trillion (US$440 million) worth of bonds on Tuesday, which was higher than the initial plan of Rp 3 trillion due to strong demand. The seven-year bonds were sold at a weighted average yield of 10.88 percent, the Ministry of Finance said in a statement.
Wed, 27 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to work with prosecutors
Police to work with prosecutors JAKARTA: The Attorney General's Office will appoint a prosecutor to help the police draw up indictments on high-profile cases to make sure the case files are done correctly from the beginning of the process. "We don't want to repeat our failures to convince the prosecutors in the case of a bank fraud involving Adrian Waworuntu," said National Police Chief of Detectives Comr. Gen. Suyitno Landung Sudjono.