Archive: 6 October 2004
78 articles found
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Conflict must be part of poverty reduction strategy
Conflict must be part of poverty reduction strategy Mohammad Zulfan Tadjoeddin, The Hague, Netherlands Indonesia will soon have a new government led by the first directly elected president in its history. Many problems of the country are waiting to be resolved. Among them, resolving violent conflicts and combating poverty are still two major issues, apart from addressing unemployment and corruption.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
FM tries to clarify hostages' names
FM tries to clarify hostages' names The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the drama of two Indonesian women taken hostage in Iraq by a group of terrorists unfolded, it became increasingly confusing for the world just what their names were. The government here did not know, it was not clear who their families were or how they got there. Indonesia Foreign Affairs Minister Hassan Wirayuda offered up on Tuesday yet new names for the women, calling one Casingkem binti Aspin, not Novitasari binti Sugito.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show 7:05 Documentary 7:30 Music 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Exploding stove sends inmate running
Exploding stove sends inmate running BOGOR: A detainee tried to escape from the Cibinong Prosecuter's Office in Bogor, south of Jakarta, on Tuesday when a nearby stove exploded, only to be recaptured as he ran straight into dozens of office employees who were having lunch. Iwan, alias Ocin, 24, was taken to the office after spending two months in Bogor Police jail for an alleged assault.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Fitch (1 x 38)
1. Fitch (1 x 38) Fitch ups RI rating outlook to 'positive' 2. BII (2 x 22) BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unit 3. Flu (2 x 22) Bird flu in RI limited to poultry only, for now 4. Market (1 x 44) RI shares hit record high on hopes for new govt 4. SIA (2 x 19) SilkAir may fly to Yogyakarta, Pekanbaru
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar misses court hearing
Akbar misses court hearing JAKARTA: Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung failed on Tuesday to turn up for the hearing of a lawsuit filed by former party members Fahmi Idris and Marzuki Darusman over their dismissal. Akbar said he could not appear at the West Jakarta District Court due to his busy schedule as chairman of the Nationhood Coalition during the ongoing People's Consultative Assembly session. Akbar is no longer a legislator.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Big money draws big int'l bowlers to Indonesia Open
Big money draws big int'l bowlers to Indonesia Open Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Second Indonesia Open Bowling Championship began here on Sunday, and Filipino Biboy Rivera has a lead in the event after becoming the only bowler to score a perfect 300 to secure the Rp 50 million (US$5,494) cash prize. "I will have to share the prize if another player also gets a perfect score.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vietnamese tried for log smuggling
Vietnamese tried for log smuggling JAKARTA: Ngo Van Toan, 45, of Vietnam, the captain of the MV Bravery Falcon, went on trial on Monday at the North Jakarta District Court on log smuggling charges. Prosecutor Suharto charged the defendant under the 1999 Forestry Law for allegedly carrying or possessing undocumented timber. The Mongolian-flagged Bravery Falcon was stopped on Dec. 9, 2003, in the waters of Papua, carrying 14,229 cubic meters of dark red timber, or meranti, to China.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students call for monitoring of Susilo
Students call for monitoring of Susilo JAKARTA: Student activists grouped under the Indonesian Muslim Students Action Front (KAMMI) appealed to the public on Tuesday to monitor Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla's first 100 days in office. Yuli Widy Astono, chairman of the group, suggested that the public and other organizations maintain a critical stand on the new president and vice president, who will be sworn in on Oct. 20.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ANZ responds
ANZ responds In response to the letter ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats from Bahariawan KT (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 14) we would like to clarify as follows: ANZ Panin Bank and Bahariawan have settled the matter directly and appropriately to the satisfaction of both parties. RICKY RIANTO Head of Collections ANZ Panin Bank Jakarta
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Bickering over Myanmar clouds upcoming ASEM Page 3
* Bickering over Myanmar clouds upcoming ASEM Page 3 * Hamzah treats staff to umroh pilgrimage Page 4 * Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdict Page 5 * When corruption eats into economy: The Malaysian case Page 6 * Many projects remain unfinished in Jakarta Page 8 * Tennis: Sugiyama suffers first round exit Page 10 * Afghan president, rival, campaign amid threats Page 11 * BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unit Page 13 * Smoking mothers increase risk of colic in babies Page 17
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legal certainty needed
Legal certainty needed From Koran Tempo Legal certainty is yet to be established in Indonesia, because money can still bend the law to serve certain interests. I'm very disappointed to hear that press freedom will again be curbed in Indonesia. The press is a source of information for the people to learn about their country's state of affairs. If the press is controlled and curbed, the public will be made ignorant about the condition of the country.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
NU, Muhammadiyah agree on Ramadhan
NU, Muhammadiyah agree on Ramadhan JAKARTA: The country's largest Muslim organizations, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah, appear to have agreed on the date for the start of Ramadhan fasting month, two officials said. Chairman of Muhammadiyah's Lampung provincial chapter Husni Sjarnubi and his NU counterpart Khairuddin said their organizations had declared Oct. 15 the start of the month-long fasting, which precedes the Idul Fitri holiday.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yudhoyono's win, what next?
Yudhoyono's win, what next? Indonesian opposition presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has become the first President ever directly elected in the country's history. Perhaps most noticeable about the latest presidential election since the fall of Soeharto in 1998 was the almost complete absence of violence or unrest, in contrast to the run-up to the 1999 elections, which brought Megawati Soekarnoputri in as vice president under president Abdurrahman Wahid.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Assembly slammed for prolonged session
Assembly slammed for prolonged session The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Observers criticized the newly installed members of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Tuesday for costly delays in the election of Assembly leaders, which they said was a waste of public money for political gain. Members of the House of Representatives and the Regional Representative Council (DPD), which make up the Assembly, have been embroiled in a leadership struggle since they were sworn in on Saturday.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Formaldehyde in 'tahu'
Formaldehyde in 'tahu' I am a student in my final year at Gandhi Memorial International School. Tahu (soya cake), a basic part of the Indonesian diet, is said to be the healthiest protein source for our bodies.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gere offers his view on Taiwan
Gere offers his view on Taiwan TAIPEI, Taiwan: Richard Gere is weighing in on one of the biggest questions in Taiwan this year: Did the island's leader fake an assassination attempt to win sympathy votes? In an interview that aired on Monday promoting his new movie, Gere told Taiwan's TVBS news that he didn't believe President Chen Shui-bian staged the shooting that grazed his stomach during a campaign parade on March 19 -- just one day before his narrow reelection.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police declare Adrian's lawyer a suspect
Police declare Adrian's lawyer a suspect Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid public pressure, National Police Headquarters declared Doni Antares Irawan -- the lawyer of a key suspect in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$185 million) Bank Negara Indonesia scandal -- a suspect on Tuesday. Doni allegedly provided false information and assisted his client, Adrian Waworuntu, evade arrest, said National Police detectives chief Comr. Gen. Suyitno Landung Sudjono.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Military should not get into politics'
'Military should not get into politics' The military's regional territorial command, which extends down to the regental level, was used by the Soeharto regime to impose its will on the people and to spy on suspected nonconformists. When the New Order government fell in 1998, many people had urged the new administration to eliminate the military's territorial role in the regions, but to no avail. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about their thoughts on the issue.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bambalina offers an entertaining puppet show
Bambalina offers an entertaining puppet show Every country has its puppetry traditions. In Indonesia, we have all kinds of wayang performances. But the Bambalina Titelles puppetry troupe isn't what you expect. Retelling the classic story of Don Quixote, they mix the puppets and the puppet masters as a whole modern sphere of puppetry history. Don Quixote was written by Miguel de Cervantes in two volumes.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar military leader to visit India
Myanmar military leader to visit India MYANMAR: Gen. Than Shwe will pay the first visit by a Myanmar head of state to India in a quarter of a century, an Indian diplomat said. The visit by the head of Myanmar's military government suggests ties between the two neighbors are warming rapidly, is due to start on Oct. 24 and to last five days, the diplomat said late on Monday.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar's new FM
Myanmar's new FM to attend ASEM summit Myanmar's new foreign minister, Maj. Gen. Nyan Win, leaves for Vietnam on Wednesday to attend an Asia-Europe summit meeting, diplomatic sources said. Nyan Win and labor minister Tin Winn will lead the Myanmar delegation at the two-day summit, which starts on Friday, the sources said on condition of anonymity. It will be the foreign minister's second trip abroad since he was appointed to the post in a major Cabinet shakeup two weeks ago.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Many city projects remain unfinished, officials say
Many city projects remain unfinished, officials say Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 15 percent of last year's Rp 11.56 trillion (US$1.27 million) city budget was not absorbed by the administration due to the widespread practice of collusion, corruption and nepotism allegedly committed by city officials.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rinjani closed to climbers
Rinjani closed to climbers Iman D. Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Hikers have been banned from climbing Mount Rinjani after the volcano, located on the eastern island of Lombok, spewed out smoke and showers of stones on Tuesday. The volcano, a popular destination for mountain climbers from all over the world, began rumbling last week, said Syamsul Rizal, a government vulcanologist, as quoted by AP news agency.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legal certainty needed
Legal certainty needed From Koran Tempo Legal certainty is yet to be established in Indonesia, because money can still bend the law to serve certain interests. I'm very disappointed to hear that press freedom will again be curbed in Indonesia. The press is a source of information for the people to learn about their country's state of affairs. If the press is controlled and curbed, the public will be made ignorant about the condition of the country.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show 7:05 Documentary 7:30 Music 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palace gears up for new president
Palace gears up for new president Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential palace officials began preparing on Tuesday for a new boss, a day after Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was officially declared the winner of the Sept. 20 election. Susilo is scheduled to be sworn in on Oct. 20, 2004 as the new president, replacing Megawati Soekarnoputri. He reportedly plans to reside at the palace.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Probe into book procurement suggested
Probe into book procurement suggested Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police should follow up reports of US$ 10 million worth of corruption in relation to a World Bank-financed textbook procurement project, a non-governmental organization said on Tuesday. The People's Coalition to Promote Good Governance chairman T.M. Mangunsong said police should investigate the allegations. "If the allegations have substance, we urge further action," Mangunsong said.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bird flu in RI limited to poultry only, for now
Bird flu in RI limited to poultry only, for now Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government stated on Tuesday that the bird flu strain in the country was not the type that could be transmitted from poultry to human beings, as revealed by the latest test conducted at the World Health Organization (WHO)-referred laboratory in Hong Kong.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palace gears up for new president
Palace gears up for new president Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Presidential palace officials began preparing on Tuesday for a new boss, a day after Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was officially declared the winner of the Sept. 20 election. Susilo is scheduled to be sworn in on Oct. 20, 2004 as the new president, replacing Megawati Soekarnoputri. He reportedly plans to reside at the palace.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI shares hit record high on hopes for new govt
RI shares hit record high on hopes for new govt Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher for the fifth straight session Tuesday on growing hopes that the new government will be able to restore investors' confidence in the country, dealers said. "Buying, however, wasn't that strong," said a trader with a local securities firm. He added that profit-taking by local institutional funds prevented the main index from rising further.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega yet to concede defeat
Mega yet to concede defeat The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The incumbent president, Megawati Soekarnoputri, urged on Tuesday the people of Indonesia to accept whoever officially won the direct presidential election, but did not concede defeat to rival Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who swept up the majority of votes. Megawati's camp is contesting the results announced by the General Elections Commission, which confirmed on Monday that Susilo won by a landslide with 60.68 percent of the vote.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
More fund needed to widen sidewalk on Jl. Thamrin
More fund needed to widen sidewalk on Jl. Thamrin Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sidewalk along Jl. Thamrin is being widened step-by-step, while 12 of 32 sections are finished, the city administration says the project will not be completed until the year's end. In addition, it says that Rp 10 billion (US$1.10 million), which was allocated for the project, is not enough money to see it through. "When we designed the project we had counted on financial support from private parties.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt's plans to shut down AAF raises questions
Govt's plans to shut down AAF raises questions Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The outgoing government's plans to close down fertilizer manufacturer PT Asean Aceh Fertilizer (AAF) because of a shortage of natural gas has raised questions from an official.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suspects confess to part in McDonald's attack: Police
Suspects confess to part in McDonald's attack: Police Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Terror suspect Agung Abdul Hamid, who was recently captured in Yogyakarta along with an accomplice Munir Saleh, confessed to playing a role in the 2002 McDonald's blast in Makassar, South Sulawesi, police said on Tuesday. Agung alias Arifin, 36, and Munir alias Anshari, 27, were flown from Yogyakarta's Adi Sucipto Airport to Makassar at around 1 p.m.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fitch ups RI rating outlook to 'positive'
Fitch ups RI rating outlook to 'positive' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Global rating agency Fitch Ratings has raised Indonesia's rating outlook from stable to positive, as the nation's political risks had been reduced after the conclusion of the general and presidential elections.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
SilkAir may fly to Yogyakarta, Pekanbaru
SilkAir may fly to Yogyakarta, Pekanbaru The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Singapore Airlines' (SIA) regional subsidiary SilkAir may open new routes to link Singapore with Yogyakarta and Pekanbaru, in a bid to tap the growing tourist demand, an SIA official said. SIA Indonesia General Manager Hew Chen Chiet said that SilkAir's current operation in Indonesia was deemed sufficient, however, there was a possibility that SilkAir would open new routes to Yogyakarta and Pekanbaru in the future.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hollands wins battle; Dahlberg set to win war
Hollands wins battle; Dahlberg set to win war Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Banyuwangi/East Java Edmund Hollands continued his winning run in the penultimate stage of the nine-stage Dji Sam Soe Tour d'Indonesia, but Nathan Dahlberg's cruise to the overall championship looks unstoppable.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fighting KKN
Fighting KKN In Belgium, TVs are not subject to any sort of luxury tax, like in Indonesia. Still, here also, industry players keep complaining about other issues, such as labor-related ones. I mean industry players are never glad -- and certainly, in countries such as Indonesia, they hardly complain about corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN), of which they appreciate the convenience.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unit
BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unit Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed Bank Internasional Indonesia (BII) plans to sell shares in motorcycle financing firm PT Wahana Ottomitra Multiartha (WOM) to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) in the near future. BII managing director Rudy N.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muslim figures differ on draft amendment
Muslim figures differ on draft amendment Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leading figures of the country's mainstream Muslim organizations were divided on Tuesday over a draft amendment to the 1999 body of Islamic law, which some consider a "revolution" of sharia. Muslim Abdurrahman, a noted Muhammadiyah scholar, suggested Indonesian Muslims be open to legal reforms. "Basically, Indonesia Muslims live in a very comfortable atmosphere as there are options available to us.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
KAI faces rail travel challenges
KAI faces rail travel challenges Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung "The moment I hear the word train, I think only of filth, chaos and neglect," a government official told the president director of state-owned train company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI), Omar Berto recently. That official is not the only critic.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. CONGRATULATION: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30
1. CONGRATULATION: 48 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 30 World leaders congratulate Susilo 2. HOSTAGE: 36 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 14 FM tries to clarify hostages' names 3. ART: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Body popping in a contemporary context 4. MARRIAGE: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 20 Muslim figures differ on draft amendment 5. NEWMONT: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 Buyat villagers not poisoned by mercury: Japanese institute
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
ANZ responds
ANZ responds In response to the letter ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats from Bahariawan KT (The Jakarta Post, Sept. 14) we would like to clarify as follows: ANZ Panin Bank and Bahariawan have settled the matter directly and appropriately to the satisfaction of both parties. RICKY RIANTO Head of Collections ANZ Panin Bank Jakarta
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bojong vandalism provoked: Police
Bojong vandalism provoked: Police Theresia Sufa and Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Bogor/Jakarta Bogor Police said on Tuesday that they suspected that vandalism at a waste treatment facility in Bojong subdistrict on Monday may have been provoked by an unidentified group. "I see irregularities in this case and suspect that a group may have provoked the locals. The locals no longer respect authorities, from community units up to the district level," chief Sr. Comr. Bambang Wasgito said.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
VP treats staff to umroh pilgrimage
VP treats staff to umroh pilgrimage Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Outgoing Vice President Hamzah Haz left for a minor haj pilgrimage, or umroh, to Saudi Arabia Tuesday evening, taking with him 78 low-ranking staff from his office and the residences of his two wives. "It's sort of a present from Bapak (Hamzah) for the people who have been with him during the past three years. All of them are low-ranking officials or employees," one of Hamzah's staff told The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU, ASEAN may clash over Myanmar at ASEM
EU, ASEAN may clash over Myanmar at ASEM Agencies, Hanoi/Jakarta A new round of diplomatic bickering is expected at this week's summit of European and Asian leaders in Hanoi over the deep inter-regional divisions on how to push through democratic change in Myanmar. Although European diplomats insist the political situation in the military-ruled country will not overshadow the two-day Asia- Europe Meeting (ASEM), which opens here on Friday, they say it will be on the agenda.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sees freed Iraq hostages home this week
Indonesia sees freed Iraq hostages home this week Reuters Jakarta Indonesia expects two Indonesian women freed by an Iraqi militant group to be home by the end of this week, a foreign ministry official said on Tuesday. "I don't think it will be next week. I think this week," Ferry Adamhar, the ministry's director for protection of Indonesians abroad, said when asked about the women's likely return. He told Reuters they could leave the Middle East for Jakarta on Thursday or Friday.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutor faces justice in bribery case
Prosecutor faces justice in bribery case PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: A prosecutor here is set to face justice for allegedly deceiving a defendant during a court case recently in the city of Palembang. Sobli Manan, the prosecutor, is alleged to have offered Syamsiah, the father-in-law of defendant Yusbandi, a significant reduction in the 12-month sentencing recommendation that he would otherwise make against Yusbandi, who was being tried on charges of stealing a motorcycle.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI sees 20% loan growth this year
BI sees 20% loan growth this year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank estimates growth in bank lending will increase by about 20 percent this year, as banks reduce their investments in Bank Indonesia SBI promissory notes. However, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Maman Sumantri acknowledged on Tuesday most of the loans were going to the consumer, not the corporate, sector. He urged banks to lend more money to corporates to help accelerate the country's economic growth.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palace gears up for new president
Palace gears up for new president Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential palace officials began preparing on Tuesday for a new boss, a day after Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono was officially declared the winner of the Sept. 20 election. Susilo is scheduled to be sworn in on Oct. 20, 2004 as the new president, replacing Megawati Soekarnoputri. He reportedly plans to reside at the palace.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
A fish out of water
A fish out of water The brave men and women of the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Tuesday commemorated the 59th anniversary of the armed forces. Few elements in this nation-state are so closely associated with the opus of independence as the armed forces. It was through the combined effort of a fledgling, yet resolute, armed force, emphatic diplomacy and the people's painful sacrifice, that independence was brought forth to the world's largest archipelago.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Overview of Indonesia - Taiwan Relations
Overview of Indonesia - Taiwan Relations I. Trade Taiwan exports to Indonesia (2003):1.52 USD billion Taiwan Imports from Indonesia (2003):2.92 USD billion Total Trade volume (2003):4.44 USD billion (up 9.5%) Trade Surplus for Indonesia (2003):1.14 USD billion (up 25.1%) Long term LNG procurement agreement between Pertamina and Chinese Petroleum Corp. in Taiwan. The total amount has already exceeded 5.7 USD billion from 1990 to 2003. II.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Body popping in a contemporary context
Body popping in a contemporary context Helly Minarti, Contributor, Jakarta Another dance programme is on offer at Art Summit Indonesia 2004: Urban Classicism, a British dance company by Robert Hylton. The company will perform at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Central Jakarta, on Oct. 6 and Oct. 7 at 8 p.m.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPM files new suit against 'Tempo'
PPM files new suit against 'Tempo' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Pemuda Panca Marga (PPM) youth organization has filed a new civil lawsuit against Tempo magazine, accusing the weekly of committing a felonious act in its coverage of the group. The lawsuit was registered on Monday at the Central Jakarta District Court by PPM chairman Yoga Santosa and secretary general HM Agoest Zakaria.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia confident of winning opening match in U-185 VB C'ship
Indonesia confident of winning opening match in U-185 VB C'ship Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian men's volleyball team is confident of winning its opening match against Chinese Taipei at the U-185 World Volleyball Championship, at Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan on Thursday.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
City, police hot on trail of dumped meat
City, police hot on trail of dumped meat Damar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta administration established on Tuesday a special team to track down illegally imported rotten beef that had been thrown out at Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi, upon fears that the meat had made it to the city's markets.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
What the future holds for the party system
What the future holds for the party system Indra J. Piliang , Jakarta Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla (SBY-JK) will definitely become the next president and vice president of the Republic of Indonesia for the 2004-2009 period, despite the support of only three minority political parties -- the Democratic Party, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Crescent Star Party (PBB).
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai govt to buy, destroy duck eggs
Thai govt to buy, destroy duck eggs BANGKOK: The government plans to buy about five million duck eggs from farmers and destroy them in a bid to thwart the spread of bird flu, which has devastated poultry stocks and killed 11 people in Thailand this year.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Myanmar issue to cloud upcoming ASEM Page 3
* Myanmar issue to cloud upcoming ASEM Page 3 * Hamzah treats staff to 'umroh' pilgrimage Page 4 * Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdict Page 5 * When corruption eats into economy: The Malaysian case Page 6 * Many projects remain unfinished in Jakarta Page 8 * Tennis: Sugiyama suffers first-round exit Page 10 * Afghan president, rival campaign amid threats Page 11 * BII plans IPO for motorcycle financing unit Page 13 * Smoking mothers increase risk of colic in babies Page 17
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdict
Green activist appeals over 'unfair' verdict Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Aceh environmental activist Bestari Raden, who has been found guilty of subverting national security and public order, has vowed to challenge the court's verdict. One of Bestari's lawyers, Nurul Ikhsan, said on Tuesday his client, who was sentenced to two years and six months in jail, had pleaded not guilty, and would keep seeking justice.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Indonesian rupiah may rise 7 percent to Rp 8,500 versus
The Indonesian rupiah may rise 7 percent to Rp 8,500 versus the dollar by the end of the year on expectations Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will boost economic growth after he becomes president on Oct. 20, JPMorgan Chase & Co. said. "Hopes are high for a positive change in economic policy and for the continued progress of reforms," analyst Claudio Piron and economist Ong Sin Beng of JPMorgan in Singapore wrote in a note to clients. Yudhoyono, who beat President Megawati Soekarnoputri in Sept.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panin insurance companies join bid for 51 stake in Bank Permata
Panin insurance companies join bid for 51 stake in Bank Permata The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed insurance firm PT Panin Insurance and PT Panin Life, two subsidiaries of Bank Panin, have decided to join a consortium consisting of its parent company and ANZ Ltd. to bid for the government's controlling stake in Bank Permata.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Checked
Checked Sulawesi Expo 2004 Sulawesi Regional Development Cooperation Board (BKPRS) in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and event organizer PT Wahyu Promocitra will hold a trade and investment exhibition at the Semanggi Expo hall in the Sudirman Central Business District in Central Jakarta from Oct. 7 to Oct. 10. During the expo, there will be a forum for investors and buyers to meet governors, regents, mayors and businessmen from all over Sulawesi.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Opening IT market
Opening IT market The article in the Sept. 30 issue of The Jakarta Post, Indonesia is badly in need of broad based IT connectivity, is correct. The underlying reason is simple: The country has, effectively, only two lazy monopolistic Information Technology providers: Telkom and Indosat. They behave rationally and in their own interests: They provide poor services for high prices. They do everything in their power to keep smaller, more efficient IT bandwidth providers out of the market.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Comedian faces 18 months for drugs
Comedian faces 18 months for drugs JAKARTA: The prosecution demanded on Tuesday an 18-month jail term for comedian Barata Nugraha, famously known as Polo, at the East Jakarta District Court for illegal drug possession. The defendant, a former member of comedy group Srimulat, has been charged for violating Article 62 of Law No. 5/1997 on psychotropic substances which carries a maximum sentence of five years' jail term.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Problems in regions settled peacefully: Mega
Problems in regions settled peacefully: Mega The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya/Jambi Outgoing President Megawati Soekarnoputri said on Tuesday her government had endeavored to settle disputes in the regions through peaceful means and dialog, which in some cases had lead to the granting of special autonomy.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lessons from the first direct presidential election
Lessons from the first direct presidential election Jusuf Wanandi Indonesia has had a successful first direct presidential election. The process of the elections was beyond expectations: fair, peaceful, and democratic. The people participated enthusiastically because they believe that the elections can make a real difference to their lives. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono or SBY has come out as the winner, and convincingly so as he has gained about 22 percent more votes than his competitor, Megawati.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government official arrested for drugs
Government official arrested for drugs PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police in Palu arrested on Monday night Max Iswandi Mokodompit, a civil servant working for the National Unity Agency, along with five women, for being in possession of drugs at a house on Jl. Tadulako, Palu municipality. West Palu District Police chief Adj. Comr. Bayu Wicaksono said that the police had seized several grams of shabu-shabu (crystal amphetamine), and various types of drug paraphernalia.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, October 6, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show 7:05 Documentary 7:30 Music 8:00 Talk Show 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Restricted menu tempers fire of Indian food fest
Restricted menu tempers fire of Indian food fest Bill Blade, Contributor, Jakarta In what may seem at first glance to be a brave move, Dusit Mangga Dua Hotel, located in a part of town that is more usually associated with the culinary heritage of the Middle Kingdom, is staging an Indian Food Festival that's set to run until Oct. 9. Unfortunately, judging by the rather sparse sprinkling of diners in the Kafe Mangga Dua on Sunday evening, it doesn't appear to be an overly successful move.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysian navies hold joint exercise
RI, Malaysian navies hold joint exercise BATAM, Riau Islands: The navies of Indonesia and Malaysia are holding a coordinated patrol in waters off Riau Islands as part of their joint efforts to combat terrorism in the Strait of Malacca. Around 560 personnel and eight warships belonging to the two navies will be involved in the five-day annual exercise, which will conclude on Friday.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's 'separation package'
Megawati's 'separation package' As her tenure comes to an end, incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri recently issued a presidential decree on the "separation package" to be received by the outgoing president and vice president. In the decree, she will get a Rp 20 billion house, a car which comes with a chauffeur, security service, free electricity and telephone expenses, a pension, a health allowance and a private secretary.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Patient falls to death
Patient falls to death JAKARTA: A 23-year-old university student was found dead on Tuesday on the balcony of the second floor of Building F at Pertamina Hospital, South Jakarta. Budi Rahayu, a supervisor at the hospital, said the patient had been receiving treatment for a high fever on the seventh floor of the hospital since Monday. It is unclear how the patient could have fallen from the seventh floor. Kebayoran Baru Police are investigating the case. -- JP
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
World leaders congratulate Susilo
World leaders congratulate Susilo Agencies, Jakarta Congratulatory messages from world leaders are pouring in for the victor in Indonesia's historical first direct presidential election, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Some leaders talked directly to Susilo by telephone and congratulated him for his landslide victory against the incumbent president, Megawati Soekarnoputri. Final results from the Sept.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flawed voter data inflated level of abstention: KPU
Flawed voter data inflated level of abstention: KPU M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) blamed on Tuesday the steady increase in the number of people who abstained from voting on flawed data on voters. The result of the KPU national vote tabulation has shown that over 35 million of 153 million registered voters did not cast their votes in the Sept. 20 presidential election runoff.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
Azahari posters posted in Palembang
Azahari posters posted in Palembang PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: Posters of bomb suspects Azahari, Noordin M. Top and others have been posted up all around Palembang over the past few days. The posters are to be seen on electricity poles and neighborhood notice boards, and at security posts and other places. "If I could catch them, I would be very rich," said Untung, a resident of Ulu in Palembang city, referring to the reward offered by the police for the capture of the suspects.
Wed, 06 Oct 2004, 00:00 WIB
No good deed goes unpunished
No good deed goes unpunished JAKARTA: Only trying to help a sick friend, a police officer ended up hospitalized with severe stab wounds. The officer, identified only as First Adj. Brig. Er, 27, was accompanying an ill colleague at the National Police Headquarters, identified as Second Adj. Brig. Sm, 25, to a doctor in Kelapa Dua, Ciracas district, East Jakarta, on Monday evening, Antara reported on Tuesday.