Archive: 12 November 2004
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Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo pledges stern action against illegal logging
Susilo pledges stern action against illegal logging The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono reiterated his pledge on Thursday to fight illegal logging and crack down on officials, police and military personnel found to be supporting it. "The government will deal seriously with this logging that has destroyed our forests...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
New vehicle sales up 12%
New vehicle sales up 12% JAKARTA: New vehicle sales in Indonesia rose 12 percent to 50,845 units in October from 45,369 in September, automotive company Astra International said on Thursday citing data from the national car assemblers' association, Gaikindo. The association didn't provide an explanation for the rise, but analysts attributed this to relatively low interest rates, which spurred consumers to buy vehicles through bank loans.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. REAX: 1 X 30
1. REAX: 1 X 30 Asian leaders pay tribute to Arafat 2. PET: 3 X 13 Pet shelters packed with dogs and cats 3. SUSILO: 3 X 14 Susilo jets off to Cairo for Arafat's funeral 4. PAPUA: 2 X 18 Court issues unclear ruling on Papua
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt confirms fuel price hike in 2005
Govt confirms fuel price hike in 2005 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After months of speculation, the new government confirmed on Thursday it would reduce the fuel subsidy for next year, making a hike in domestic fuel prices in the near future inevitable. A government team is now studying a modified subsidy scheme to replace the current scheme, which is seen as benefiting the rich more than the poor, according to Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso says Jakarta is full
Sutiyoso says Jakarta is full Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In fear of massive influx of migrants after the Idul Fitri exodus, Governor Sutiyoso refreshed his call on migrants not to bring along their hometown friends or relatives to the city to settle down. "We will have no problem if they (the new migrants) just come for vacation. But, if they think they can find a job here, they are completely wrong.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chronology of Papua's division
Chronology of Papua's division Oct. 4, 1999: Law No. 45/1999 issued to establish West Irian Jaya and Central Irian Jaya provinces, the regencies of Paniai, Mimika and Puncak Jaya, and the Sorong mayoralty. Jan. 1, 2001: Law No. 21/2001 on special autonomy for Papua enacted, requiring the establishment of the Papua People's Council (MRP) which was authorized to approve candidates for governors and deputy governors proposed by the Papua legislative council (DPRD). Feb. 10, 2003: Brig. Gen.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asia Pacific leaders asked to consider forging free trade area
Asia Pacific leaders asked to consider forging free trade area P. Parameswaran Agence France-Presse/Washington Leaders of 21 Asia-Pacific economies are being pressed to consider forging a regional free trade area to spur global liberalization. The proposal to set up the Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific was made by the business lobby of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, whose leaders gather for annual talks in Santiago, Chile Nov. 20-21.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. MENKEU: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. MENKEU: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Government suspends two public accountants 2. FRUIT: 1 LINE, 28 COUNTS Govt plans to curb fruit import 3. HOLIDAY: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Night travelers, beware, Lampung 'teeming with thugs' 4. SUSUL: 1 LINES, 32 COUNTS Reduced threat level welcomed 5. PEACE: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Arafat's death opens door to both chaos and peace
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police ready to aid holiday travelers
Police ready to aid holiday travelers JAKARTA: National Police deputy chief Comr. Gen. Adang Dorodjatun said on Thursday the police would cooperate with the Ministry of Public Works, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Health to provide first aid in the event of a natural disaster during the Idul Fitri holiday. "We have set up hundreds of stations and deployed officers, especially to areas of Java and Sumatra islands that are prone to disasters.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government suspends two public accountants
Government suspends two public accountants Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Continuing the government's fight against investment fraud, Minister of Finance Yusuf Anwar announced on Thursday the license suspensions of two public accountants on the grounds of professional misconduct. Yusuf suspended the licenses of public accountants Selamat Sinuraya and Irawati Kusumadi for three months as of Oct. 19. Irawati's firm would also be disallowed from practicing accountancy for the same period.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. KPU (45) - 48 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x12)
1. KPU (45) - 48 pts 2 cols 4lines (4x12) Court fines KPU Rp 1t for failing to register voters 2. Alms (45) - 36 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizations 3. Newmont (30) - 28 pts 1 cols 4lines (4x10) VP queries critics of Newmont probe 4. KWI (40) - 32 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x20) Catholics told to take action, not just pray --- 5. Photo A 4x12, B 3x9 6. Oddworld
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
*KPU fined US$110m for failing to register voters Page 2
*KPU fined US$110m for failing to register voters Page 2 *Survey finds most Muslims oppose hard-line measures Page 4 *Papuans have mixed reaction to division ruling Page 5 *Pros and cons of TNI under defense ministry Page 6 *Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrants Page 8 *Williams rallies, Davenport dominates at WTA c'ships Page 9 *U.S. troops hunt rebels in Falluja Page 12 *Govt confirms fuel price hike for 2005 Page 13 *Arafat symbolized Palestinian history Page 18
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Street vendors join exodus
Street vendors join exodus JAKARTA: At least 8,000 street vendors selling fried and boiled noodles, along with their families, left the city on Thursday for their hometowns in Central and West Java. They were transported by 147 buses chartered by food producer PT Indofood Sukses Makmur. The vendors were seen off by the company's deputy president director, Franky Welirang, during a ceremony in the parking lot of the Kemayoran Fairground in Central Jakarta. -- Antara
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 12, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, November 12, 2004 Exhibitions * Photo Images De Cirque, CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Salemba Raya 25, Central Jakarta (Tel. 3907716), until Nov. 12. * Fine Arts Agoes Jolly Sendiri, Galeri Cipta II, Taman Ismail Marzuki Jl. Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, Nov. 24 to Dec. 4. * Painting Rediscovering Indonesia by Italian Maestro Agostino De Romanis, Gedung Arsip Nasional (the National Archive Building), Jl. Gajah Mada 111, Central Jakarta, (Tel. 6347744), 9 a.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economy may expand by 5.5% in fourth quarter: Central Bank
Economy may expand by 5.5% in fourth quarter: Central Bank Indonesia's economy is forecast to expand as much as 5.5 percent in the fourth quarter as lower interest rates boost consumer spending, the central bank said. "The economic growth is still driven by domestic consumption," the central bank said in a faxed statement today.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unsustainable fuel subsidies
Unsustainable fuel subsidies One of the most difficult decisions facing the new government will be how to deal with an increasingly exorbitant fuel subsidy situation. Under the shadow of all-time high crude oil prices, as well as the fact that Indonesia has become a net oil importer, fuel subsidies are now projected at a staggering Rp 59.2 trillion (US$6.5 billion) up from earlier targets of Rp 14.5 trillion.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Annan recommends against cuts to E. Timor mission
Annan recommends against cuts to E. Timor mission Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press, United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan on Wednesday recommended against reducing the United Nations mission in East Timor in its final six months, saying the new nation has not reached "the critical threshold of self-sufficiency." In a report to the Security Council, Annan said that despite "notable advances," East Timor's administration -- especially its financial, banking and judicial institutions --...
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Using ideas as weapons for mass improvement
Using ideas as weapons for mass improvement Graeme Macmillan, Jakarta Using ideas as weapons is as old as democracy itself. Ideas are far more effective and lasting than bullets because they change people's minds, which leads to changing their behavior, and this can result in better living. This article provides some ideas for improving Indonesian government and governance.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
PT Nutricia responds
PT Nutricia responds We refer to the letter from Mary Pugh concerning the composition of Nutrilon Royal. We would like to clarify her remarks as follows: Nutrilon Royal 1 and 2 contain the same amount of lactose as present in breast milk. A small amount of maltodextrin is added to the formula to provide the right level of energy. Maltodextrin is derived from cornstarch. In the production process it is broken down to make it easier to digest and to make it suitable for all infants.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supama P Dikrama
Supama P Dikrama Jakarta 2. Labor -- Malaysia, RI dishonest on illegal immigrant issue 2 x 30 Malaysia and Indonesia dishonest on illegal workers issue Ridwan Max Sijabat Jakarta
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Graeme Macmillan
Graeme Macmillan Jakarta 2. Simon -- Discipline is a shared responsibility 2 x 30 Discipline is the responsibility of both parents and teachers Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Week of spending and sharing
Week of spending and sharing Department stores and almost all other retail outlets across the country have been ringing up record sales during the past two weeks as people gear up to celebrate the Idul Fitri holidays next week.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir's wife requests autopsy results
Munir's wife requests autopsy results JAKARTA: The wife of rights campaigner Munir, who died in September aboard a flight to the Netherlands, has asked the government for the results of an autopsy performed on her husband. "As his wife, I should be the first person to receive my husband's autopsy results, not the government," Suciwati said during a press conference hosted by rights group Imparsial on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
National discipline needed
National discipline needed From Warta Kota The newly formed United Indonesia Cabinet has started its move particularly in law enforcement. Cases under the former attorney general will be thoroughly settled, including those offending the public's sense of justice. Smugglers of various commodities will also be brought to trial.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court fines KPU Rp 1t for failing to register voters
Court fines KPU Rp 1t for failing to register voters The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Election Commission (KPU) was ordered on Thursday to pay a Rp 1 trillion (US$110.49 million) fine by a district court, which found it guilty of not registering some 30 million people, thus denying them their right to vote in the April legislative elections.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Window for TNI
Window for TNI As long as civilian politicians consider democracy only as a means to seek power, the TNI should not be placed under the defense minister.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Catholics told to take action, not just pray
Catholics told to take action, not just pray Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acknowledging that the Catholic church has not done enough to fight the moral decay gripping the nation, the Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) offered on Thursday a plan to help fight corruption, environmental degradation and violence.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia waives the rules?
Indonesia waives the rules? Everywhere Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) goes the skeletons of the past rattle like hell, and they will cause him enormous problems. The tight web of corruption, which has efficiently engulfed all walks of life, has virtually left no one who can say, hand on heart, "I am Mr. Clean". You don't get anything in Indonesia for nothing, and that has been the case for a long while now.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
BCA forecasts 2004 profit at Rp3.1 trillion
BCA forecasts 2004 profit at Rp3.1 trillion PT Bank Central Asia, Indonesia's second-largest lender by assets, expects a 30 percent increase in profit this year as faster economic growth spurs borrowing by Indonesian consumers and companies. "Our profit is forecast to reach Rp 3.1 trillion (US$341.8 million) this year," Jahja Setiaatmadja, finance director at the lender, said in Jakarta on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Libya interested in buying CN-235 aircraft from PTDI
Libya interested in buying CN-235 aircraft from PTDI Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The Libyan government has expressed interest in purchasing CN-235 aircraft from PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) to replace old Russian aircraft currently used by its army. Son of Libyan President Muammar Qaddafi, Seif al-Islam al- Qaddafi, visited the company's workshop in Bandung on Thursday and made inquiries about the technology used in the CN-235.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nutricia baby formula
Nutricia baby formula I was recently shocked to realize that the Nutrilon Royal No. 2 Baby Formula that I was giving to my 7-month-old baby boy, produced by Nutricia Indonesia, contains glucose syrup and a substantial amount of vanilla flavoring. I then discovered that the Nutrilon Royal No. 1 Baby Formula, which I had given to my baby during his first six months, also contains glucose syrup.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two Acehnese arrested for drugs
Two Acehnese arrested for drugs JAMBI, Jambi: Jambi Police officers arrested on Thursday two Acehnese people for the possession of five kilograms of dry hashish. The two suspects -- Nazir and Ari -- said that they were about to sell the hashish to a customer, when the officers apprehended them. Five kilograms of dry hashish has a street value of Rp 2.5 million, according to the suspects. -- JP
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Idul Fitri holiday is a time to rest'
'Idul Fitri holiday is a time to rest' For many, Idul Fitri is a time to ask for forgiveness from family, friends and colleagues. For others, particularly children, it is a time to receive new clothes, pocket money and to feast on traditional dishes. The Jakarta Post asked some residents about what the holiday means to them. Niken Widya Yunita, 22, is a Detik.com reporter. She lives with her family in Cimanggis, East Jakarta: Nothing is special about Idul Fitri for me.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Manila, Jakarta take action to boost growth
Manila, Jakarta take action to boost growth Michael Richardson, The Straits Times/Asia News Network, Singapore Economic recovery for any country must start with an effective dose of self-help. Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong made this clear when he said at the end of a visit to Indonesia this week that if the political climate was right and the investment environment improves, more projects would be launched and trade and tourism flows would grow.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measures
Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measures M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In general, Muslims oppose the radical interpretation of Islamic teachings as espoused by hard-line groups that promote violence as a means to achieve their goals, a survey has found.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/SMEs
JP/13/SMEs Cigarette maker aims to inspire SMEs Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post/Jakarta It was 1913 when Lim Seeng Tee got on his bike and rode through the streets of Surabaya selling the cigarettes that he and his wife had hand-rolled at their humble bamboo-walled house.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Landslide delays train departure
Landslide delays train departure Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Trains were delayed for up to four hours on Thursday, due to a landslide on the border of Ciganea and Sukatani, West Java, about 113 kilometers west of Bandung. At least five trains all traveling on Bandung and Jakarta routes were delayed on Thursday due to the landslide, said Sukendar Mulya, spokesman of state railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (PT KAI), in Bandung.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papua ruling met with mixed reactions
Papua ruling met with mixed reactions Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura The ruling of the Constitutional Court annulling the law on the division of Papua province but recognizing the existence of West Irian Jaya province was met with mixed reactions on Thursday. Protestant Minister Herman Saud, head of Papua's Indonesian Christian Church (GKI), said the ruling was based on political considerations rather than legal arguments.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 fined for breaching Ramadhan bylaw
2 fined for breaching Ramadhan bylaw BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: A district court in Banjarmasin fined two food stall owners for opening their businesses during Ramadhan. Opening a restaurant during the daytime in Ramadhan violates a bylaw that recently took effect in the province, said presiding judge M. Yusuf. Misnawati and Hudari were fined Rp 25,000 and Rp 10,000 respectively. The fine was far below the maximum Rp 5 million stated in the bylaw.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo jets off to Cairo for Arafat's funeral
Susilo jets off to Cairo for Arafat's funeral Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While extending condolences to Palestinians on the death of their president Yasser Arafat, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono cut short a trip to a national park in Central Kalimantan on Thursday to prepare for a trip to Cairo for the Nobel laureate's funeral.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Country's leaders to open homes to people on Idul Fitri
Country's leaders to open homes to people on Idul Fitri Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In upholding the annual tradition, the country's present and former VIPs will hold open houses for people who wish to greet them during the Idul Fitri holiday on Sunday. President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono is to lead the Idul Fitri morning prayer on Nov. 14 at Istiqlal Grand Mosque in Central Jakarta, and will receive foreign ambassadors and state officials from 9:30 a.m. at the State Palace.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Herlina's parents confirm KL visit
Herlina's parents confirm KL visit SURABAYA: The parents of Herlina Trisnawati, an Indonesian migrant worker who is on death row in Malaysia, are slated to depart for Malaysia on Nov. 25. The parents will visit their daughter to give her moral support and ask the Malaysian government to lighten the sentence.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's foreign minister arrived in Myanmar's capital on
Indonesia's foreign minister arrived in Myanmar's capital on Thursday on an unannounced visit, the first by a senior Southeast Asian official since the nation's moderate prime minister was forced out of office by the ruling junta last month. The reason for Hassan Wirayuda's visit was not announced, but an official in Yangon, speaking on the condition of anonymity, said Hassan was seeking a meeting with the head of Myanmar's ruling junta, Senior Gen. Than Shwe.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to curb fruit import
Govt plans to curb fruit import The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Agriculture is drafting a policy that would restrict the importation of several fruit varieties in a bid to protect local farmers, but the move may trigger reciprocal measures by affected countries and eventually harm Indonesian exports. The ministry's Horticulture Production Director General Sumarno said on Thursday that the policy was also aimed at preventing the spread of fruit flies in the country.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Night travelers, beware, Lampung 'teeming with thugs'
Night travelers, beware, Lampung 'teeming with thugs' Oyos Saroso H.N and M. Huzair, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Palembang "Don't drive through Lampung province at night!" This alarming message always rings loudly in the ears of Idul Fitri travelers, whose thousands of cars pass through the province from Jakarta to various cities on Sumatra. The message is necessary as many roads in Lampung run through quiet, dark forests, which are ideal spots for an ambush by thugs.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Depok mayor quizzed for 7 hours
Depok mayor quizzed for 7 hours Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Depok Mayor Badrul Kamal was questioned on Thursday for about seven hours at the Jakarta Police Headquarters in connection with an investigation into the misappropriation of Rp 9 billion (US$1 million) of the Depok Legislative Council budget in 2002 involving 45 former Depok council members. Badrul arrived at the special crime directorate at the Jakarta Police Headquarters at about 10 a.m.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cileduk mall catches fire
Cileduk mall catches fire TANGERANG: A large part of Cileduk shopping mall in Tangerang burned down on Thursday, stopping its activities. No reports on fatalities were available at the time of publication. The South and West Jakarta fire departments sent at least a dozen fire trucks and support vehicles to put out the fire. As reported by Detik.com news portal, firefighter Ali said the blaze spread quickly to reach almost all parts of the two-story building on Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
VP queries critics of Newmont probe
VP queries critics of Newmont probe Critics are applying a double standard to Indonesia over its pursuit of an environmental case involving the world's largest gold miner, Vice President Jusuf Kalla said on Thursday. The United States Embassy in Jakarta as well as various business groups have criticized Indonesia's handling of pollution accusations against a unit of Denver-based Newmont Mining Corp.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia and RI dishonest on illegal workers issue
Malaysia and RI dishonest on illegal workers issue Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta Expulsion reflects a feeling of dislike, displeasure, dissatisfaction, opposition, hate and malice, but is this how Malaysia feels about Indonesian illegal immigrants? Not exactly. Malaysian authorities have begun expelling an estimated 1.2 million illegal migrants -- mostly Indonesian citizens -- who have been blamed for the increasing crime rate over the last few years, under an amnesty scheme until Dec. 31.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI expects 20% bank lending growth this year
BI expects 20% bank lending growth this year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank lending this year is expected to grow by more than 20 percent, partly driven a by steady but slow improvement in the domestic business climate, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Maman H. Sumantri says. The improving growth had been accompanied by an improved performance in key banking indicators, signaling the banking sector was on the right track towards a full recovery, Maman said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officer killed in traffic accident
Officer killed in traffic accident JAKARTA: An officer with the Jakarta Water and Air Police, Second Brig. Supriyanto, 24, was killed in a traffic accident on Thursday. The officer was driving his motorcycle on Jl. Raya Cilincing in North Jakarta when he was hit by a truck. North Jakarta Police arrested the driver of the truck, Radim Silaban, 40, and are questioning him. -- JP
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City promises stable market prices
City promises stable market prices The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite rising prices for some staple foods before Idul Fitri celebrations, city officials are assuring the public the price of essential commodities will remain stable during the holiday. "We guarantee that the price of basic commodities will remain relatively static because we have enough supplies to meet market demand for the upcoming festivities," Jakarta Industry and Trade Agency head Ade Soeharsono said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measures
Survey finds Muslims oppose hard-line measures M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Despite the general rejection of violent acts carried out in the name of Islam, a large percentage of Indonesians were not tolerant toward people of different faiths, a survey revealed on Thursday..
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Beggars overrun Lampung prior to Idul Fitri
Beggars overrun Lampung prior to Idul Fitri Oyos Saroso, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung Every morning in Ramadhan, Marsiah, 32, goes from street to street carrying her two-year-old daughter while begging for alms in Bandarlampung. She is not alone. A group of six to 10 women are sent to the city by their husbands at dawn, returning home before dusk to prepare the breaking of the fast meal. Marsiah and her fellow beggars prefer to seek their luck together.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Toll road traffic rule needed
Toll road traffic rule needed From Bisnis Indonesia On Oct. 28, I was entering the Pejompongan toll road gate during peak hours at around 4 p.m. and was blocked by a minibus from Tomang, which was trying to reverse from a slow lane in order to enter the same gate. The bus would not give way and forced itself to back into the toll road (which is not allowed particularly when the road is busy). After a while, the traffic on my right stopped to let me pass.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia should maintain role in peace process
Indonesia should maintain role in peace process Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia should continue its role in helping peace return to the Middle East despite the death of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, observers urged.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
No visa extension, unless, of course...
No visa extension, unless, of course... I am French and arrived in Bali on Sept. 29. I got a tourist visa on arrival and paid US$25. As I wanted to extend my stay, I called the immigration office and they told me that it would be impossible to extend a tourist visa and I had to go out of the country to Singapore. So I contacted a few travel agents and most of them said I could extend my visa for from Rp 1.5 million to Rp 2 million.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
T. Abang vendors to be cleared
T. Abang vendors to be cleared JAKARTA: Central Jakarta Mayor Muhayat said on Thursday that street vendors on Jl. Kebon Jati near the Tanah Abang market had to relocate to the Kebon Jati market before the start of Idul Fitri on Nov. 14. "All of the street vendors must clear off the road before Idul Fitri," he was quoted as saying by Antara.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puncak Jaya rampage claims Rp 19b in losses
Puncak Jaya rampage claims Rp 19b in losses JAYAPURA, Papua: Papuan rebels went on a rampage in Puncak Jaya regency causing Rp 19 billion in damages, a top government official said on Thursday. The alleged rebels attacked and set fire to residential houses and government offices, said Elieser Renmaur, the regent of Puncak Jaya. The rampage occurred after rebels shot dead six civilians last month and caused chaos in the regency. -- JP
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors defend Ba'asyir charges
Prosecutors defend Ba'asyir charges JAKARTA: Prosecutors disputed on Thursday a claim by Muslim cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir that he was illegally being tried twice on the same charges. "The first case against (Ba'asyir) involved his alleged efforts to establish an Islamic state here, while now he is on trial for terrorism," chief prosecutor Salman Maryadi told the court. Ba'asyir is charged with playing a role in the 2002 Bali bombings and the 2003 Jakarta Marriott Hotel attack.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, November 12, 2004
TV Today: Friday, November 12, 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 TV Drama 7:30 Health 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings 1:00 p.m.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
British envoy learns about DPD
British envoy learns about DPD JAKARTA: British Ambassador to Indonesia Charles Humfrey met with Regional Representatives Council (DPD) Speaker Ginandjar Kartasasmita on Thursday to learn about the new body. Humfrey joined other foreign envoys who have met with Ginandjar in recent days, including South Korean Ambassador Yun Hai-jung. Speaking to the press after the meeting, Humfrey said he did not bring a special message from his government to the DPD speaker.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students give 'Ketoprak Lesung' new relevance
Students give 'Ketoprak Lesung' new relevance Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Performing a racy folk tale about the relationship between penises and power was how the Gadjah Mada theatrical group made an ancient art form relevant for a modern audience, while managing to keep the upstanding moral commentary of the original work.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shares end at high on foreign buying
Shares end at high on foreign buying Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares closed at another record high on Thursday as foreign investors continued to buy blue chips, like Indonesian Satellite (Indosat) and Bank Central Asia (BCA), that are expected to book higher full-year earnings. "Foreign investors remained dominant buyers," said an analyst with Kuo Capital Securities.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chronology of Papua's division
Chronology of Papua's division Oct. 4, 1999: Law No. 45/1999 issued to establish West Irian Jaya and Central Irian Jaya provinces, the regencies of Paniai, Mimika and Puncak Jaya, and the Sorong mayoralty. Jan. 1, 2001: Law No. 21/2001 on special autonomy for Papua enacted, requiring the establishment of the Papua People's Council (MRP) which was authorized to approve candidates for governors and deputy governors proposed by the Papua legislative council (DPRD). Feb. 10, 2003: Brig. Gen.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court issues unclear ruling on Papua
Court issues unclear ruling on Papua Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court was established in 2003 to provide legal certainty in the face of conflicting laws, but its ruling on Papua's division on Thursday is likely to create more legal ambiguity in the country's easternmost province. The court ruled on Thursday that Law No.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pros and cons of the TNI under the defense ministry
Pros and cons of the TNI under the defense ministry Supama P Dikrama, Jakarta Minister of Defense Juwono Sudarsono recently made quite an interesting statement, that ideally the Indonesian Military (TNI) should be under his ministry's authority, while the National Police (Polri) should be under the Ministry of Home Affairs. He added that it would take at least three to five years to see this ideal arrangement become a reality.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
BRI set to expand credits
BRI set to expand credits State-owned lender Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) is planning to expand credits to small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 20 percent next year, bank president Rudjito said on Thursday. Currently, the bank's lending exposure to SMEs accounted for around 86 percent of its total credit of Rp 55 trillion, Rudjito said, making it the largest player in the micro-credit sector.
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Discipline is a shared responsibility
Discipline is a shared responsibility Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Recently the Letters pages of The Jakarta Post have seen a flurry of letters concerning matters of school policies, discipline and parental responsibility. The spark that lit this fire of debate was a letter from Etie Dirapradja on Oct. 20 that was essentially a cry for help and advice. Although this original letter was in many ways quite sad to read, it has been the source of some interesting discourse over the matters it raised.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian death sentence
Malaysian death sentence It's very upsetting to see a young woman, Herlina Trisnawati sentenced to death by a Malaysian court, after being found guilty of murdering her employer. What drove an 18-year-old girl to commit such a crime? The answer can only be an act of despair after years of exploitation and possibly abuse by her employer, as happens with many Indonesian workers abroad. It is known, in her specific situation, that there had been constant arguments. Was this investigated fully?
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
House demands Nurdin's temporary released
House demands Nurdin's temporary released Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of House of Representatives legislators from the Golkar Party asked the police on Thursday to release Nurdin Halid, a suspect in the smuggling of tons of sugar, to enable him to celebrate Idul Fitri with his family. In their letter, the 25 lawmakers, including Mujib Rahmat, Mamat Rahayu, Herman Widyananda, M. Akil, Ade Komaruddin, Agusman Effendi, Bambang Sadono and Ferry M.
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Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizations
Ramadhan harvest time for charitable organizations Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The season for giving, or the month of Ramadhan, gives a considerable boost to the revenue of charitable organizations.
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1. JIL (1 X 20)
1. JIL (1 X 20) Muslims oppose hard-line measures 2. OPEN (2 X 27) Country's leaders to open homes to public on Idul Fitri 3. PLO (3 x 18) Indonesia should maintain role in peace process 4. NURDIN (2 x 24) House demands Nurdin's temporary release
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Pet shelters packed with dogs and cats
Pet shelters packed with dogs and cats Suherdjoko and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang There will be no holiday for most veterinarians and pet keepers this year, as pet kennels in large cities like Jakarta and Semarang are full. "My kennel-cum-clinic in Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD), Tangerang, is already full so I have to recommend that people take their pets to my colleagues' or friends' houses," veterinarian Siti Zaenab told The Jakarta Post on Thursday.
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Astra, Komatsu to form leasing firm
Astra, Komatsu to form leasing firm The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest automotive company, PT Astra International, plans to set up a joint venture leasing company with Japan's heavy-equipment maker Komatsu Ltd. later this year, according to Astra's top official. Astra International president Budhi Setiadharma was quoted by detik.com as saying on Thursday that the new venture would focus on providing financing for the purchase of Komatsu's heavy-equipment products.
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Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrants
Sutiyoso puts out no vacancy sign for migrants Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing a massive influx of migrants after the Idul Fitri holiday, Governor Sutiyoso again warned would-be job seekers against coming to the city. "We have no problem if they just come for vacation. But if they think they can find a job here, they are completely wrong.
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Intolerance is still high
Intolerance is still high M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the general rejection of violent acts carried out in the name of Islam, a large percentage of Indonesians were not tolerant toward people of different faiths, a survey revealed on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Toll road traffic rule needed
Toll road traffic rule needed From Bisnis Indonesia On Oct. 28, I was entering the Pejompongan toll road gate during peak hours at around 4 p.m. and was blocked by a minibus from Tomang, which was trying to reverse from a slow lane in order to enter the same gate. The bus would not give way and forced itself to back into the toll road (which is not allowed particularly when the road is busy). After a while, the traffic on my right stopped to let me pass.
Fri, 12 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Salemba vendors to be evicted
Salemba vendors to be evicted JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta administration will evict hundreds of street vendors from Jl. Kramat Raya and Jl. Salemba soon after the Idul Fitri holiday. The administration officials have informed the vendors about the plan and advised them to move, the city administration's official news portal Beritajakarta.com reported on Thursday.
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RP growth hit by high oil prices
RP growth hit by high oil prices MANILA: Economic growth in the Philippines has slowed amid rising inflation since last month, due partly to higher oil prices, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said on Thursday. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the three months to September would be less than 6.0 and growth in the fourth quarter would be even lower than that, Neri said. The economy grew by 6.3 percent in the first half.