Archive: 29 October 2004
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Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legislators continue power struggle
Legislators continue power struggle Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Though the legitimacy of their meetings remains questionable, members of the Nationhood Coalition and the National Awakening Party (PKB) continued on Thursday to elect their own members as the chairs or deputy chairs of the House commissions.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Expulsion of migrants set for Nov. 29
Expulsion of migrants set for Nov. 29 Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The deportation of hundreds of thousands of illegal Indonesian workers (TKI) from Malaysia will begin in a month, Manpower and Transmigration Minister Fahmi Idris said Thursday. "The mass deportation will begin on Nov. 29 and I will go to Malaysia next week to discuss the detail of the process," Fahmi said here before attending a Cabinet meeting.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police, AGO go for minor cases to meet target
Police, AGO go for minor cases to meet target Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to the war on corruption launched by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the National Police and the Attorney General's Office (AGO) have decided to prioritize several graft cases in the first 100 days of the new administration. National Police director of the corruption crimes division, Brig. Gen.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Oct. 28 Banknote rates TT Rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,166.61 6,415.01 6,826.59 6,754.81 Brunei dollar 1 5,768.42 5,163.81 5,494.74 5,437.33 Canadian dollar 1 7,833.69 7,013.96 7,462.02 7,385.48 Swiss franc 1 7,955.87 7,123.31 7,578.40 7,500.62 Danish krone 1 1,641.59 1,469.15 1,563.70 1,546.97 Euro 1 12,200.40 10,923.90 11,621.55 11,502.53 Poundsterling 1 17,561.21 15,726.57 16,728.01 16,559.59 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,233.47 1,104.71 1,174.95 1,163.22...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Implications of Susilo's political pledges for education
Implications of Susilo's political pledges for education Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta After the new Cabinet was sworn in, I was telephoned by a number of correspondents asking for my comments about the choice of Bambang Sudibyo as the new minister of education. I said I was disappointed. My disappointment stems not so much from the fact that Pak Bambang Sudibyo is, a newcomer in the field of education, one who lacks a convincing track record in this field.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Scientists hope for more hominids
Scientists hope for more hominids Agencies, London In an astonishing discovery that could rewrite the history of human evolution, scientists say they have found the skeleton of a new human species, a dwarf, marooned for eons in a tropical Lost World while modern man rapidly colonized the rest of the planet. The finding on a remote Indonesian island has stunned anthropologists like no other in recent memory.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/HIVAIDS
JP/18/HIVAIDS Traditional art highlights HIV/AIDS campaign Luh De Suriyani Contributor/Karangsem It was a full moon on Saturday night in Budakeling village, Karangasem district. A 10-year-old boy had just performed the baris dance to a gamelan orchestra accompaniment played on a small tape recorder. For a moment, it was silent. Then, 11 bare-chested men appeared onstage, six of whom were more than 60 years old.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian government may allow foreign diplomats to visit Aceh
Indonesian government may allow foreign diplomats to visit Aceh Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian government will review the visa procedures for foreign diplomats to facilitate their travel to Indonesia, particularly Aceh, foreign affairs minister Hassan Wirayuda said on Thursday. Hassan was commenting on an appeal by the Council of Ministers of Foreign Affairs of the European Union (EU). In a meeting on Oct.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo to tackle security issues in first 100 days
Susilo to tackle security issues in first 100 days Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration will focus on security in conflict areas and the fight against separatism, rampant smuggling and terrorism in the first 100 days in office. In specific, the government will devote its time and energy to providing security prior to and during Idul Fitri, Christmas and New Year holidays.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia warns $5b Timor Sea gas project may fail
Australia warns $5b Timor Sea gas project may fail Associated Press, Canberra Australia warned Thursday that a US$5 billion (euro 3.9 billion) natural gas project in the Timor Sea could be scrapped after East Timor rejected its latest proposal. East Timor Prime Minister Mari Alkatiri said on Wednesday that a third round of talks with Australia had ended without an accord on the project in an area where the maritime boundary is in dispute.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hercules, 'Matra' to settle out of court
Hercules, 'Matra' to settle out of court JAKARTA: The lawyers of plaintiff Hercules and Matra magazine agreed on Thursday to seek an out-of-court settlement over a defamation lawsuit. The South Jakarta District Court appointed judge Asnah Waty as mediator. Presiding judge Effendy adjourned the trial until the disputing parties reached a decision.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Profiles: Jakarta Councillors
Profiles: Jakarta Councillors Amid allegations of vote-buying during the election for 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.
Fri, 29 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.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/libel
JP/5/libel Chief editor named suspect in libel case Yemris Fointuna and Syofiardi Bachyul Jb The Jakarta Post/Kupang/Padang Pos Kupang chief editor Dion DB Putera has been named a suspect in a defamation case involving a former East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) deputy police deputy chief, while a West Sumatra councillor is facing a three-month jail term for allegedly assaulting a journalist.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
New government aims to promote SME development
New government aims to promote SME development The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government promised on Thursday to put more focus on the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the country given their contribution to domestic economic growth.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Researcher's contribution honored
Researcher's contribution honored Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar After years getting his hands dirty developing agriculture in Bali, this year for Ir Dewa Ngurah Bagus Suprapta was especially sweet. As sweet, perhaps, as the bananas he had helped save from withering on the vine -- for this was the year the public recognized how fruitful his work really was. On Oct. 13, Dr.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
House may summon President
House may summon President The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Bandung In a move that could spark a possible conflict between President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the House of Representatives, major factions in the legislature filed a petition on Thursday to summon the new president over the issue involving the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief's replacement.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir 'told followers to kill Westerners'
Ba'asyir 'told followers to kill Westerners' Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir went on trial on Thursday for his alleged role in the Bali and Jakarta Marriott hotel bombings, which were blamed on regional terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI). The trial began in South Jakarta just over a week after the inauguration of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who has pledged to stamp out terrorism in the country with the world's largest Muslim population.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
KID discusses public services
KID discusses public services JAKARTA: The Indonesian Community for Democracy (KID) held its first roundtable discussion on Thursday in Jakarta, one day after it was officially launched. The democratization of public services in education and health was the topic of the discussion held at the Regent Hotel. KID plans to hold a series of six discussions over the next six months. Each of the discussions will be attended by about 60 participants from Jakarta, outside Jakarta and outside Java.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court freezes Senayan's assets
Court freezes Senayan's assets Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court has slapped an asset preservation order on the management of Senayan Square complex in order to stop it disposing of assets before a court case began. Acting on the order issued by Judge Mulyani on Oct. 15, court bailiff Jeri D.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Desires are to be sublimated not destroyed during Ramadhan
Desires are to be sublimated not destroyed during Ramadhan Muhamad Ali, Jakarta The recent incidents of raids against Jakarta nightspots and the erecting of a wall to block access to a Catholic school in Tangerang indicate that religious and moral tolerance are difficult for some to uphold.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso says no to gift parcels for officials
Sutiyoso says no to gift parcels for officials Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Starting this year, Idul Fitri, Christmas and the New Year may no longer be marked with piles of parcels at City Hall as Governor Sutiyoso says he will ban city officials from receiving gifts from parties who might be trying to influence them. "I will tell city officials not to accept any gifts, including parcels. I will set a good example myself.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Huge forest area damaged: Official
Huge forest area damaged: Official SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A government official estimated on Thursday some 450,000 hectares of forest in East Kalimantan had been damaged or destroyed annually through illegal logging and plantations. "The distance between one tree and another has become wider in about 450,000 hectares of forest, suggesting a huge number of trees have disappeared from the area," said Robian, the head of East Kalimantan's Forestry Office.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Political contract, a source of irony and amusement
Political contract, a source of irony and amusement Kornelius Purba, Jakarta When asked about the decision of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to oblige his ministers to sign a "political contract" before their appointments, a senior government official who has served three presidents replied, "You remember president Habibie?" According to the official, top government officials from the central government down to the lowest tier of local government obediently followed the habits of President...
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security for homebound rush
Security for homebound rush From Suara Karya In the course of the Ramadhan fasting month, particularly toward the Idul Fitri holidays when most people in the city are flocking to bus terminals and railway stations to return to their homes, criminals will again be eyeing the homebound rush. Based on past experience, a lot of people will become the target of crime committed by robbers, pickpockets and ticket scalpers.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Desires are to be sublimated not destroyed during Ramadhan
Desires are to be sublimated not destroyed during Ramadhan Muhamad Ali, Jakarta The recent incidents of raids against Jakarta nightspots and the erecting of a wall to block access to a Catholic school in Tangerang indicate that religious and moral tolerance are difficult for some to uphold.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fire razes homes in Gandaria
Fire razes homes in Gandaria Dozens of houses in Gandaria subdistrict, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, were razed by fire which started at 6 p.m. on Thursday. No fatalities were reported in the fire but hundreds were left homeless due to the inferno.Many of the residents tried to save their belongings and extinguish the fire by themselves before 17 trucks from South Jakarta Fire Department arrived at the scene. Police had to reroute traffic in the area. The fire was put out at around 9 p.m.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Composite Index : 862.11
Composite Index : 862.11 Previous : 849.18 Total trading volume : 1,953,545,106 Total trading value : Rp 1.25 trillion
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
BII's net profit up 178.5%
BII's net profit up 178.5% Publicly listed Bank International Indonesia (BII) booked a 178.5 percent increase in year-on-year net profit for the three quarters ending September, thanks to a significant surge in the bank's net interest income. Profits soared to Rp 618 billion (US$67.91 million), exceeding the 2003 full year performance of Rp 309 billion, BII said in a statement released on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Debt-for-nature swaps questionable'
'Debt-for-nature swaps questionable' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The absence of clear-cut domestic regulations sanctioning the debt-for-nature-swap (DNS) scheme has hampered the way for its full-fledged implementation, a non-governmental organization says. The Kehati biodiversity foundation said Thursday that there were neither ministries nor government agencies authorized to manage and hold responsibility for the implementation of the swap scheme.
Fri, 29 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).
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cops, officials, thugs worst highway robbers: Truckers
Cops, officials, thugs worst highway robbers: Truckers Ridwan Max Sijabat and Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Lampung Pardede, a truck driver, had just eaten a meal at a busy roadside Begadang Restaurant, Bandarlampung. But while his stomach was full, his wallet was not. Gazing out at the traffic, it did not take much time for Pardede to share his concerns with The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susanto secures GM title at chess Olympiad
Susanto secures GM title at chess Olympiad The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rising Indonesian chess star Susanto Megaranto is assured of a Grand Master (GM) title after securing a draw in the 12th round of the chess Olympiad in Calvia, Spain, on Wednesday. The 17-year-old Susanto, who currently holds an International Master (IM) title with an elo rating of 2439, drew with GM Luis Galego as the Indonesian men's team took a 2-2 draw with Portugal.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election spurs consumer confidence
Election spurs consumer confidence The Jakarta Post, Jakarta September's successful and peaceful election helped boost the consumer confidence index (CCI) during the month, offsetting the negative sentiment stemming from a bomb attack earlier in the month. While a bomb blast outside the Australian Embassy on Sept. 9 killed 11 people and injured dozens of others, the smooth Sept.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank loans increased in Q3: BI
Bank loans increased in Q3: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's commercial banks continued to increase new loan disbursements in the third quarter of the year, as improving economic conditions have made lending more profitable, according to a central bank survey of 50 banks.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tennis association faces insubordination in sports campaign
Tennis association faces insubordination in sports campaign Eva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After the dismissal of women's tennis player Septi Mende from the Indonesia Awakens (IA) training program due to indisciplinary conduct, the Indonesian Tennis Association (Pelti) is grappling with further insubordination as two more players are refusing to participate in the national sports development and improvement program.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Court acts to protect workers' rights
Constitutional Court acts to protect workers' rights Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Employers can no longer dismiss striking workers or those implicated in crimes without due process of law, the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday. But the court rejected the motion filed by nine representatives of various labor unions who demanded that Law No. 13/2003 on manpower be revoked.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Close gambling places
Close gambling places From Media Indonesia In response to the call by famous Muslim cleric, KH Abdullah Gymnastiar, all entertainment places must, during this Muslims' fasting month, be closed. Unfortunately, a gambling den located on the third floor of a big shopping center somewhere in Glodok, West Jakarta, where billions of rupiah changes hands daily, continues to run apparently untouched by the law.
Fri, 29 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.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two students expelled for 'bullying'
Two students expelled for 'bullying' Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Sumedang, West Java, dismissed two students on Thursday in connection with the latest case of hazing in the state-run school. The dismissal of Nurmansyah Putra, 21, and Imam Suhaeri, 21, from the institute was decided directly by the Ministry of Home Affairs which oversees the school. "The decision has been made through an internal investigation into the case.
Fri, 29 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.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chief editor named suspect in libel case
Chief editor named suspect in libel case Yemris Fointuna and Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Padang Pos Kupang chief editor Dion DB Putera has been named a suspect in a defamation case involving a former East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) deputy police deputy chief, while a West Sumatra councillor is facing a three-month jail term for allegedly assaulting a journalist.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
WB urges government to empower small and medium-scale businesses
WB urges government to empower small and medium-scale businesses Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The World Bank will propose to the new government efforts to empower small and medium-scale businesses by creating efficient regulations and providing sufficient access to capital markets, a bank senior official said.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, October 29, 2004
TV Today: Friday, October 29, 2004 .TB.30" .90" 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 Children Show 7:30 Health 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
NISP net profit surges 70%
NISP net profit surges 70% Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank NISP, a medium-sized bank, posted a higher net profit during the first nine months of this year, primarily on the lower cost of funds. NISP announced on Thursday its net profit during the first nine month ending September jumped by 70 percent to Rp 201.5 billion (US$22.5 million), compared to Rp 118.7 billion in the same period last year.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged murder to be probed
Alleged murder to be probed JAYAPURA, Papua: Papuan leaders agreed on Thursday to establish a team to investigate the killing of a priest in the Puncak Jaya region. The agreement was hammered out after a meeting at the Papua provincial council attended by council chief John Ibo, the chief of the Trikora military command overseeing Papua, Maj. Gen. Nurdin Zainal, and the leader of Papua Anti-Military Front, Jefrison A. Pagawak.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Far Eastern Economic Review switches to monthly opinion magazine
Far Eastern Economic Review switches to monthly opinion magazine Associated Press Hong Kong The Far Eastern Economic Review will change its format from a news weekly to a monthly opinion journal in December, effectively marking the end of the region's leading English-language news magazine, its publisher said on Thursday. Announcing the decision, Dow Jones & Co. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Peter R.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eight archers to compete in Asian GP
Eight archers to compete in Asian GP JAKARTA: Eight Indonesian archers will compete in the 1st ASEAN Championship to be held from Dec. 26 to Dec. 30 in Myanmar, according to an official of the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani). While the list has yet to be confirmed, Perpani's secretary- general Djati Waluyoh said Olympian Rina Dewi Puspitasari and Lockonecko were already assured of their places in the team.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to lift luxury tax on soft drinks
Govt to lift luxury tax on soft drinks Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Soft drinks in Indonesia are relatively inexpensive, compared to prices in countries with higher purchasing power, however, they could become even less expensive as the government plans to lift the luxury tax currently imposed on them.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Constitutional Court to finish all cases
Constitutional Court to finish all cases JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court announced on Thursday it had settled a total of 44 motions for judicial review filed last year. Jimly Asshidiqie, the Constitutional Court president, said the court would continue to clear cases through the end of the year. Among the judicial reviews near completion are the law on the division of Papua province and the law on electricity. He said the Constitutional Court was eager to clear its backlog of cases. -- JP
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. issues flurry of terror warnings
U.S. issues flurry of terror warnings Agence France-Presse, Washington The United States has in the past week issued a series of dire terrorism warnings for least eight countries, alerting U.S. citizens to the potential for attacks directed at American citizens and interests there, according to the State Department. Since Oct. 21, the U.S.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Is Islam a religion of peace?
Is Islam a religion of peace? When I was skimming through a book on Islam, I found a sentence stating that "Islam" in Arabic means peace, submission and obedience. Thus, to me, a Muslim is one who submits to the meaning of these characteristics. The attack by the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) in Kemang did not reflect the religion's tenet at all; and as a Muslim, I fervently condemn such a despicable act.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
At least two people died and 21 were injured on Thursday when a
At least two people died and 21 were injured on Thursday when a bomb exploded in a border town in Thailand's troubled Narathiwat province, where about 100 Muslims earlier gathered for the mass burial of 22 unidentified men killed in military custody after a violent protest, officials said. Police said most of the victims of the explosion appeared to be Malaysian tourists. The bomb exploded outside a bar in the town of Sungai Kolok on the border with Malaysia, police said.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mandiri cancels plan to seek overseas loans
Mandiri cancels plan to seek overseas loans Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, has canceled plans to seek bilateral lending from foreign banks to help refinance its maturing debts this year, as the bank's internal cash flow has been deemed sufficient for paying the debts. Mandiri president director E.C.W.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia may be hit again by major terror attack: Lee Kuan
Southeast Asia may be hit again by major terror attack: Lee Kuan Yew Agence France-Presse Singapore The insurgency in Iraq has given Southeast Asia a reprieve from large-scale terror attacks but the region must be ready for a another big strike, Singapore's elder statesman Lee Kuan Yew said in remarks published on Thursday.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]But it is not uncommon that such swearing-in ceremonies at the
But it is not uncommon that such swearing-in ceremonies at the State Palace are also attended by businessmen, who are later found to be working closely with the ministers in enriching not just the state but also their own pockets. 6 Window for Ali It is precisely the lack, if not absence, of dialog that compound the effort to establish and maintain a harmonious state of coexistence among people with different backgrounds and interests.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Vandalism taints the holy month'
'Vandalism taints the holy month' A Jakarta administration regulation allows entertainment venues and nightspots to remain open until a certain time during Ramadhan, but stipulates that they close during the first two days and 17th day of the fasting month. However, over the last two weeks, the Islam Defenders Front (FPI) has raided entertainment centers despite their abiding by regulations, while the police have not taken any decisive action against the militant group.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Official to be quizzed over graft
Official to be quizzed over graft JAMBI, Jambi: The Jambi Prosecutor's Office will soon question Anang Fahri, the head of Jambi National Unity and People's Protection Agency, who is accused of embezzling Rp 300 million in public money. An audit has discovered evidence Anang had allegedly marked up a provincial fund financing uniforms and training for Civilian Defense officers in the province.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Jakarta Court freezes Plaza Senayan assets Page 2
* Jakarta Court freezes Plaza Senayan assets Page 2 * Police, AGO go for minor cases to meet target Page 4 * Chief editor named suspect in libel case Page 5 * Desires to be sublimated, not destroyed during Ramadhan Page 6 * BIS school to build Jakarta's largest playhouse Page 8 * Zaragoza, Barcelona, Valencia exit Cup Page 9 * Thai Muslims to bury their dead Page 11 * Bank loans increased in third quarter Page 13 * 'BBC' to expand to Asia with entertainment channel Page 17
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Int'l school to build playhouse
Int'l school to build playhouse The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The British International School (BIS) is planning a US$5 million performing arts center, which it says will be the largest and most-modern in the city. The center, to be built on the school's campus in Bintaro, Tangerang, will also be open to the public. BIS principal Peter Derby-Crook said on Wednesday the project was in line with the school's focus on the arts and sports.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir trial a political showcase
Abu Bakar Ba'asyir trial a political showcase Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, Jakarta Once again, 66-year-old cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir went before the court on Thursday to face charges in connection with terrorist activities. At the courthouse, Ba'asyir told reporters that "Bush and his slave Howard" were behind the trials, referring to the U.S. president and the Australian prime minister.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia needs effective PR, not propaganda
Indonesia needs effective PR, not propaganda Yuli Ismartono, Jakarta Now that the dust has settled over our successful general and presidential elections, it is time to start selling Indonesia. In light of the many changes that have transpired in Indonesia -- and in the world for that matter -- the only kind of public relations campaign that is likely to be effective, given our past history of less-than-democratic regimes, are not those that simply carry the government's messages.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 50
1. INSIGHT: 1 X 50 Implications of Susilo's political pledges for education 2. TARGET: 2 x 24 Susilo to tackle security issues in first 100 days 3. INTER: 1 x 28 House may summon President 4. PLAZA: 1 x 25 Court freezes Senayan's assets 5. SUSUL: 1 x 32 U.S. issues flurry of terror warnings
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fish breeders in limbo due to drought
Fish breeders in limbo due to drought YOGYAKARTA: About 500 fish ponds have dried up in Sanden, Bantul, following a prolonged drought in the area, fish breeders say. The drought had cost breeders millions of rupiah, Sukamto, the secretary to the Sanden Fish Breeders Association, said. About 250 breeders harvested the ponds every three months and could earn a net profit of between Rp 350,000 and Rp 750,000 a harvest.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japanese train taken on test-drive
Japanese train taken on test-drive JAKARTA: State railway operator PT KAI's Greater Jakarta Transportation division evaluated on Thursday morning the performance of one of four secondhand trains recently purchased from Japan. The red train, which has four cars, made a smooth trip from Juanda station, Central Jakarta, to Kota station, West Jakarta and back. Division head Rachmadi said that the secondhand trains were in good condition.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soldier on trial for murder, drug charges
Soldier on trial for murder, drug charges Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh A Navy officer who shot five soldiers in late August went on trial for murder at a military court in Banda Aceh on Thursday. In the hearing, a prosecutor ruled out an earlier claim by the Indonesian Military (TNI) that the defendant, First Lt. Frederick Simorangkir, shot the five colleagues due to severe depression. According to prosecutor Capt.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Prospektif' reports fake price increase
'Prospektif' reports fake price increase JAKARTA: The general manager of business and investment magazine Prospektif, Budi Purnomo, has filed a complaint with the police regarding an unauthorized increase in the magazine's cover price from the official price of Rp 14,800 (US$1.6) to Rp 44,800. However, he stopped short of accusing the printing company, PT Ikrar Mandiri, of involvement. "The price has been changed for the last three weeks," Budi said.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voice of national conscience
Voice of national conscience Here's a suggestion for Ibu Kristiani Herawati as the new First Lady: She should spearhead a movement to revive volunteerism to help the country cope with its multifaceted crises and live up to her party's motto of "Together, we can". Thousands of people gathered at Medan Merdeka Square on Oct. 10 to initiate a movement to develop the nation's social conscience, promising to expend their energy to ease the many burdens of the country.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Museum celebrates Youth Pledge Day
Museum celebrates Youth Pledge Day JAKARTA: The Youth Pledge Museum in Kramat Raya, Central Jakarta, is holding a series of events to commemorate Youth Pledge Day, which fell on Oct. 28. Museum head R. Tjahjo Purnomo said on Thursday that poetry recital contests for kindergarten and elementary school students had started in May. "We are also holding a drawing competition and seminar on national literature," he was quoted as saying by Antara.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
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JP/3/INSIGHT Implications of President Susilo's political pledges for our educational policy Mochtar Buchori Jakarta After the new Cabinet was sworn in, I was telephoned by a number of correspondents asking for my comments about the choice of Bambang Sudibyo as the new minister of education. I said I was disappointed. My disappointment stems not so much from the fact that Pak Bambang Sudibyo is, a newcomer in the field of education, one who lacks a convincing track record in this field.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sugar shortages plague Riau
Sugar shortages plague Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Supplies of sugar have been running low in Riau during the past few days because of rising demand ahead of the Idul Fitri holidays. Sugar supplies stood at 2,000 tons in the province but demand was estimated at 8,000 tons, North Sumatra trade and industry office head Emrizal Pakis said. The shortage of sugar had increased the price of the commodity to Rp 5,500 from Rp 4,500, he said.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Special train cars for elderly, children
Special train cars for elderly, children JAKARTA: State railway company PT KAI will provide special economy-class cars for the elderly, pregnant women and women with young children during the Idul Fitri holiday. The company's public relations head, Ahmad Sujadi, said on Thursday the special railway cars would be available between Nov. 8 and Nov. 13 for all economy-class trains departing from the Tanah Abang and Senen railway stations in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 29 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Upset investors report Solid Gold to police
Upset investors report Solid Gold to police Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Victims of an alleged fraudulent scheme operated by the Solid Gold Investama (SGI) have urged the Jakarta Police to press ahead with their seemingly stalled investigation of the case. "I reported this to the city police last year. But, the investigation has been stalled since then and I've heard nothing more about it," said Naema S.
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;REUTERS; ANPAc..r.. Scientists hope to find more tiny Indonesia hominids JP/1/LB1 Scientists hope to find more tiny Indonesia hominids Michael Perry Reuters/Sydney Scientists who found a new species of hobbit-sized humans who lived about 13,000 years ago on an Indonesian island said on Thursday they expect to discover more new species of hominids on neighboring islands.