Archive: 13 November 2004
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Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ARAFAT: 2 X 25
1. ARAFAT: 2 X 25 Chaotic scenes at Arafat compound before burial 2. MUNIR: 4 X 9 Activist Munir died of poisoning, Dutch say 3. QUAKE: 1 X 43 Quake rocks eastern Indonesia, 16 killed
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to improve effort on health
Govt to improve effort on health Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia must improve its health services and reduce maternal deaths if it hopes to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, a report released by the World Bank says. The report says that every hour at least two women in the country die during childbirth, or about 20,000 mothers each year from about five million deliveries.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Danamon, Permata sale completed
Danamon, Permata sale completed The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Perusahaan Pengelola Aset (PPA), an asset management firm under the Ministry of Finance in charge of the divestment of state assets, said it had officially completed, and therefore closed, the sales of a 10 percent stake in Bank Danamon and a 51 percent stake in Bank Permata. The company said in a statement that the sale of 490 million shares in Danamon was completed on Nov.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Idul Fitri is liberating'
'Idul Fitri is liberating' Jakarta traffic has been much lighter over the past few days as many residents have left the capital for their hometowns to celebrate Idul Fitri, which is on Nov. 14 and Nov. 15. Others have chosen to stay in the capital. The Jakarta Post asked some residents what Idul Fitri means to them. Savic Alielha, 30, is a freelance publisher and lives at Salemba, Central Jakarta: I will leave for Pati, Central Java, today.
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Quake rocks eastern Indonesia, 16 killed
Quake rocks eastern Indonesia, 16 killed Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang A series of strong earthquakes rocked parts of East Nusa Tenggara early on Friday, killing at least 16 people, injuring some 165 others and damaging hundreds of buildings, seismologists and officials said. They said the death toll could soar as they had not received reports of damage and casualties from remote areas due to transportation and communication problems.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogyakarta-Sleman-funding
Yogyakarta-Sleman-funding JP/17/FARMERS Rolling fund helps farmers survive crisis, escape poverty Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta Although the economic crisis hit the country in July 1997, many farmers are still struggling to rebuild their businesses. Of some 40 farmers grouped in the Mina Agung farmers group in Kaliduren 3 hamlet, Sumberagung village, Moyudan, Sleman, only one man was initially able to continue farming.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI shuttler eyes title in S'pore
RI shuttler eyes title in S'pore Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Olympic champion Taufik Hidayat hopes to win another title at the US$170,000 Aviva Singapore Open badminton tournament from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21 at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. The 24-year-old Indonesian will start as a pretournament favorite. Taufik, who resided and trained in Singapore briefly in 2001, is currently coached by Mulyo Handoyo, who used to guide Singapore's top player, Ronald Susilo.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two killed in road accident
Two killed in road accident SOUTH LAMPUNG, Lampung: Two people were killed on Friday morning when a public minivan crashed into a police truck in South Lampung regency. The minivan was heading east to Bandarlampung and trying to overtake a car when it collided head-on with a police truck that was coming from the opposite direction. Manan, 32, the minivan driver, died instantly, and a passenger died at a local hospital. -- Antara
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang woes continue
Tanah Abang woes continue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso insists that his administration will go ahead with the plan to demolish the Tanah Abang textile market, although the City Council has established a special team to look deeper into the protracted problems amid opposition from the traders. "I have no problem with the special team as long as it is not established to obstruct the administration's plan to reconstruct the market building," he said.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hassan Wirayuda discusses RI concerns over Myanmar
Hassan Wirayuda discusses RI concerns over Myanmar Jerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta Indonesian Foreign Minister Hassan Wirayuda held talks in Myanmar on Friday, the first senior overseas visitor to the widely shunned nation since the junta purged its prime minister amid corruption charges last month. Hassan flew to Myanmar on an unannounced visit "to communicate our view, and one may even say our concern," about developments in the former Burma, ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Betawi people united in prayer
Betawi people united in prayer Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With skills and recipes passed down for generations, native Jakartan women had been preparing various dishes and snacks since dawn to be served at the local mosque to celebrate the sacred 27th night of Ramadhan. "It is the night of Lailatul Qadar, when God will bless and forgive us as well as grant our prayers.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Challenges and opportunities for the House
Challenges and opportunities for the House Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta The current internal conflict within the House of Representatives has prompted many people to express concerns and worry about our future as a nation. These concerns do not come only from people outside the House but from current and former legislators as well. Most of these voices express their strong disapproval regarding the current conduct of House members.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Homeward bound? Godspeed
Homeward bound? Godspeed It seems odd to say that a national holiday can boost a government's credibility, but that is exactly the case with Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. His new administration is facing a huge challenge early on, as it oversees the movements of some 17 million people during the holiday season. The most populated islands of Java and Sumatra are the places where most of the action is taking place.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nurdin to spend holiday in jail
Nurdin to spend holiday in jail JAKARTA: National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen. Suyitno Landung said on Friday that suspected sugar smuggler Nurdin Halid would remain in detention despite a request from several legislators that he be allowed to spend the Idul Fitri holiday at home. Twenty-five legislators from the Golkar Party asked the police on Thursday to allow Nurdin, a former Golkar lawmaker, to celebrate Idul Fitri at home with his family.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City wards off dengue fever
City wards off dengue fever The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso kicked off on Friday a weekly anti-mosquito campaign in an effort to prevent an outbreak of the fatal dengue fever in the capital. Officiating the campaign launch, Sutiyoso called on Jakartans to take active part in the city-wide effort. As of September, 19,561 cases of dengue fever and 84 related deaths have been recorded, as compared to 14,071 cases and 59 fatalities last year.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Djuwarto elected council chairman
Djuwarto elected council chairman YOGYAKARTA: A plenary session at the Yogyakarta provincial legislative council (DPRD DIY) named on Wednesday Djuwarto, of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle faction, as chairman of the council. Djuwarto won 29 votes over rivals Gandung Pardiman of the Golkar Party faction (who won 13 votes), Istiana of the National Mandate Party faction (seven) and Agus Sulistyo of the National Awakening Party (PAN) faction (three).
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, November 13, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, November 13, 2004 TVRI 3:30 a.m. Variety Show: Sahur 4:30 Religious Teachings 5:30 Koran Reading: Iqra 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:00 Sports 11:30 Dangdut Music 1:00 p.m.
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Court rejects DPD challenge of audit agency executives
Court rejects DPD challenge of audit agency executives Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All 21 elected members of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) for 2004-2009 period will soon take their oaths before the President after the Constitutional Court ruled on Friday their selection did not need approval from the Regional Representatives Council (DPD).
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh inmates get reduced sentences
Aceh inmates get reduced sentences BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Over 1,700 inmates in Aceh, including 1,321 members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM), received sentence reductions ahead of the Idul Fitri holiday. The reductions ranged from 15 days to one month, according to the head of the local Justice and Human Rights Office, Darwin. Aceh has 2,837 inmates occupying 19 prisons across the province.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, November 16, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 TV Drama 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Talk Show: Agribiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt allocates Rp 1.9t for health coverage
Govt allocates Rp 1.9t for health coverage JAKARTA: The government has allocated Rp 1.9 trillion (US$209.94 million) from the 2005 state budget to provide health insurance for about 12 million poor people. Speaking during the 40th commemoration of National Health Day, Minister of Health Siti Fadilah Supari said the health insurance would cover medical services provided in state hospitals. She said state-owned insurance company PT Askes would manage the scheme in accordance with Law No.
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Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 13, 2004
Where to go in Jakarta: Saturday, November 13, 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JSX suspends three listed companies
JSX suspends three listed companies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) halted trading on Friday in shares of textile companies PT Panasia Indosyntec (Indosyntec) and PT Panasia Filamnet Inti (Pafi), and furniture manufacturer PT Arona Binasejati. The textile companies were suspended for unpaid fines of Rp 10 million (US$1,102) each for not holding an annual public expose in 2003, detik.com reported.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medan Police release editor held on charges of libel
Medan Police release editor held on charges of libel Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan The Medan Police in North Sumatra have released Sinar Indonesia Baru (SIB) executive editor Azrin Marydha, who had been held for two weeks on charges of libel over a caricature published last month by the newspaper. Azrin left the Medan Police station at around 8:30 p.m.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects Fahmi, Marzuki lawsuit
Court rejects Fahmi, Marzuki lawsuit JAKARTA: The West Jakarta District Court threw out on Friday a lawsuit filed by former Golkar members Fahmi Idris and Marzuki Darusman against the party's executive board over their dismissal. The judges ruled that the lawsuit was premature because the two sides had yet to exhaust all of the avenues to resolve the dispute out of court. Responding to the court ruling, a lawyer for the plaintiffs, Yulianto Syahyu, said his clients would file an appeal.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civil emergency status in troubled Aceh extended
Civil emergency status in troubled Aceh extended Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has extended the state of civil emergency in Aceh, but is still undecided for how long the extension will last and what areas of the province will be included in the order. The decision was taken during a limited Cabinet meeting chaired by Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Friday.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK publishes wealth of five ministers
KPK publishes wealth of five ministers Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie has declared assets worth a whopping Rp 1.19 trillion (US$132 million), making him perhaps the richest serving state official. The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) published on Friday the wealth reports of Aburizal and four fellow ministers, out of 25 Cabinet ministers who had declared their assets to the antigraft body.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Java's roads packed with holiday travelers
Java's roads packed with holiday travelers Nana Rukmana and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu/Semarang Driyanto, a 42-year-old man from Jakarta, left the capital at 4 a.m. on Friday for Banyumas municipality in Central Java. He arrived in Cirebon, West Java, 12 hours later. The trip normally takes about four hours. "I arrived here at around 4 p.m., meaning it took 12 hours from Jakarta," Driyanto told The Jakarta Post while taking a travel break in Cirebon.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Holiday gives a boost to Bali's tourism sector
Holiday gives a boost to Bali's tourism sector Leony Aurora and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar With Friday the last work day before the Idul Fitri holiday on Sunday, many Indonesians are heading to Bali for the following week-long break. Deputy chairwoman of the Indonesian Tourism Society Meity Robot said that hotels and flights to the island, a favorite destination for domestic tourists, were almost fully booked. "The tourists will stay between Nov. 14 and Nov.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 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?
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt aims to reduce FDI processing time to 30 days
Govt aims to reduce FDI processing time to 30 days Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a bid to attract badly needed foreign investment, the government is aiming to drastically reduce the time needed for investors to obtain their necessary licenses, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Aburizal Bakrie said on Friday. "If it usually takes 150 days, then we'll make it just 30 days," he said.
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Indonesian tourism won't benefit from visa policy Evan Jones Batam 2. Seth -- Indonesia's Image Problem 2 x 30 Indonesia's image problem overseas: Can SBY fix it? S.P. Seth Sydney
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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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Sunday, November 14, 2004
TV Program: Sunday, November 14, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 5:30 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Documentary 7:30 Children Show 9:00 Music: Delta 10:30 Sports: Antar Gelanggang 11:00 TV Drama 12:30 p.m. English for Fun 1:00 News: Berita Siang 5:00 Annisa 6:00 TV Drama: Lorong Waktu 6:30 Documentary 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Soccer 10:00 Music 10:30 News: Dunia Dalam Berita TPI 5:30 a.m.
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Train accidents kill three
Train accidents kill three SURABAYA: Two separate train accidents occurred on Friday in East Java province, killing three. In Sidoarjo regency, a train heading east to Surabaya hit Mustoifah and her daughter Nurul Hidayah as they were walking along/crossing the tracks. Mustoifah died instantly, while Nurul died at a local hospital, where she had been admitted for emergency treatment.
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Sutiyoso approves new minimum wage increase
Sutiyoso approves new minimum wage increase Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After lengthy debate, Governor Sutiyoso made official on Friday a 6 percent rise in the city minimum wage to Rp 711,843 from the current Rp 671,550. The new wage will take effect in January 2005. The latest decision was made after Minister of Manpower Fahmi Idris directly intervened in the protracted dispute between employers associations and labor unions during a meeting earlier in the day.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BKPM (48) - 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26)
1. BKPM (48) - 48 pts 4 cols 2lines (2x26) Govt aims to reduce FDI processing time to 30 days 2. Aceh (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Govt to extend Aceh's civil emergency status 3. Arsenic (40) - 36 pts 3 cols 2lines (2x21) Arsenic one of the most lethal poisons on earth 4. Probe (35) - 36 pts 4 cols 1line (1x32) Rights activists seek credible probe on Munir's death 5. Puasa (35) - 32 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x18) Govt says Idul Fitri falls on Sunday --- 6. Photo A 4x12, B 3x9 6. Oddworld
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JP/7/let
JP/7/let 'Donations' to private universities From Kompas Parents whose children wish to join private universities are often baffled by the universities' policies on "donation" payments. When a candidate student passes the entrance test, the university sets the deadline of payment and the amount of this contribution. Unless a payment is made before the deadline, the candidate student will be removed from the list.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Govt to reduce FDI processing to 30 days Page 2
*Govt to reduce FDI processing to 30 days Page 2 *KPK announces wealth of five ministers Page 4 *Java jammed up as Idul Fitri exodus reaches peak Page 5 *Scramble for successor to Yasser Arafat Page 7 *Sutiyoso OKs wage hike amid protests Page 8 *Chelsea and Arsenal seek capital gains Page 10 *Blair, Bush consult on Mideast peace, Iraq elections Page 11 *BI expects limited inflationary impact of fuel hike Page 13 *Rolling fund helps farmers survive crisis Page 17
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Last-minute shoppers jam C. Java streets
Last-minute shoppers jam C. Java streets SEMARANG: The local governor said on Friday that thousands of people had flocked to 112 markets along the main thoroughfares in Central Java, causing a severe traffic congestion. Central Java Governor Mardiyanto expressed concern that the traders and buyers were encroaching onto the streets and were thus impeding the passage of cars, motorcycles and other vehicles.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
America: The land of the conservatives
America: The land of the conservatives Irman G. Lanti, Jakarta The reelection of George W. Bush as the president of the United States signified several things about the American electorate that the international community should understand in order to comprehend what is happening in the world's sole superpower. It is understandable if many in the international community are bewildered by the result of the Nov. 2 election. After all, the common view from outside of the U.S.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marine shot in theft attempt
Marine shot in theft attempt JAKARTA: In an attempt to keep his motorcycle, Nursamsi, 45, a member of the Marine Corps, was shot in his leg by one of four robbers late on Thursday. Nursamsi and his friend, Jaimin, were having dinner in a food court on Jl. Kedoya Duri, Kebon Jeruk, West Jakarta, when four men were seen trying to steal Nursamsi's motorbike, which was parked outside. Nursamsi was shot as he tried to run after them. The four left the motorcycle and fled.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rolling fund helps farmers survive crisis
Rolling fund helps farmers survive crisis Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Although the economic crisis hit the country in July 1997, many farmers are still struggling to rebuild their businesses. Of some 40 farmers grouped in the Mina Agung farmers group in Kaliduren 3 hamlet, Sumberagung village, Moyudan, Sleman, only one man was initially able to continue farming.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's Image Problem
Indonesia's Image Problem S.P. Seth, Sydney Among the myriad problems facing President Susilo Bambang Yudhhoyono, the one that doesn't receive adequate attention concerns its external image. Frankly, Indonesia has an image problem abroad. After independence, the country had its ups and downs. Under President Sukarno Indonesia became one of the pioneers of the non-aligned movement, starting with the Bandung conference of 1955.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the
Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration is prioritizing the eradication of corruption in its first 100-day program. In this context, the first thing to do must be to put law-enforcement agencies -- the prosecutors, the judges and the police -- in order, to ensure they are corruption-free. The Attorney General took a promising step when he subjected all his workers to an examination.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pasar Lebaran Jogja opened at JEC
Pasar Lebaran Jogja opened at JEC YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to provide people visiting the city, in conjunction with Idul Fitri celebrations, with various necessities for the holiday season, the Yogyakarta Provincial Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Office, in cooperation with the Provincial Tourism Agency (Baparda), is holding the Pasar Lebaran Jogja 2004 at the Jogja Expo Center (JEC) from Nov. 11 to Nov. 20, 2004.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Singapore connection
The Singapore connection Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong's working visit to Jakarta earlier this month marks the beginning of an era of Indonesia's reinvigorated bilateral relations with Singapore. To say that Singapore, as a hub of modernity in Southeast Asia, is of the utmost importance for the progress of the region and particularly of Indonesia -- and that a stable and developing Indonesia is of strategic importance to Singapore -- is to spell out a redundant geopolitical reality.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leather-tanning industry poorly managed
Leather-tanning industry poorly managed Bambang M, Contributor, Yogyakarta Despite its significant contribution to the country's export- based revenue, Indonesia's leather-tanning industry has caused serious environmental problems, particularly due to the way its waste is disposed of.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Emotional crowd bids Yasser Arafat farewell
Emotional crowd bids Yasser Arafat farewell Agencies, Ramallah, West Bank/Gaza City Surging frenzied crowds forced a hasty burial of Yasser Arafat on Friday, preventing mourners like student Deya Jamal from paying their last respects to the charismatic Palestinian president. "Until now, I could not believe that Abu Ammar had died. I cannot imagine Palestine without him.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shuttler Sony out of China Open
Shuttler Sony out of China Open Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Olympic bronze medalist Sony Dwi Kuncoro has exited the US$250,000 China Open badminton championship in Guangzhou, after losing 17-15, 15-4 late Thursday to unseeded home player Li Yu in the third round of the men's singles. Fourth-seeded Sony, who has not grabbed a single title this year, swallowed a bitter defeat after having vowed to do whatever it took to win the tournament.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Life not so friendly for working mothers in Jakarta
Life not so friendly for working mothers in Jakarta Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Back in 1994, Elsa Pika Mariaty was having the time of her life, working in what she considered a perfect job -- as an executive secretary in a U.S.-based manufacturing firm here. "Giving up my job was the last thing I ever wanted. It was not even an option," the plump, round-faced woman told The Jakarta Post. "Friends told me I was gifted in my job.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
SBY praised for joining Arafat's funeral
SBY praised for joining Arafat's funeral M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Scholars hailed President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's attendance of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat's funeral service in Cairo, Egypt, on Friday, but lamented that he brought only Muslim leaders in his entourage.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
London Sumatra set to expand
London Sumatra set to expand JAKARTA: PT Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia, the nation's second-biggest publicly traded agriculture company by market value, plans to buy plantations from one of its shareholders to expand its palm oil business. London Sumatra, known as Lonsum, plans to buy assets including 14,478 hectares of oil-palm plantations from PT Pan London Sumatra Plantation, which has a 21 percent stake in Lonsum, the Jakarta-based company said in a media statement.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI not to benefit from visa policy
RI not to benefit from visa policy Evan Jones, Batam It is welcoming news to see that our new State Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik is looking at extending the number of countries whose tourists will be eligible for a visa on arrival, albeit a visa that costs US$25 and is only valid for 30 days. Jero says he is undertaking a survey of major entry points to see what needs to be done to improve the performance of Indonesia's queue-up-and-pay visa policy.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Zaim campaigns for philanthropy
Zaim campaigns for philanthropy A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Some people may still recognize Zaim Saidi as a consumer rights activist, although he is now focusing most of his attention on philanthropic campaigns in Indonesia. "There is a connection between consumer rights advocacy and philanthropy, and that is social welfare," said Zaim who is chairman of the Public Interest Research and Advocacy Center (PIRAC).
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank Indonesia expects limited inflationary impact of fuel hike
Bank Indonesia expects limited inflationary impact of fuel hike The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank expects that the government's plan to cut the fuel subsidy and increase the price of fuel prices at home next year will have limited impact on inflation. Bank Indonesia deputy governor Maman Sumantri said on Friday the central bank would prepare certain measures to help minimize the impact on inflation.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Let's share a happy Idul Fitri
Let's share a happy Idul Fitri The merriness of religious celebrations makes them contagious among the pious and not-so-pious -- and so should it be with the joy that welcomes the post-fasting holiday, Idul Fitri. Observed by Muslims across the world, it is a day of thanksgiving that one is again given the chance to be a better person. Although, having tried one's best not to be led by emotion or desire for a whole month, that improvement may only be slight.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Life gets slower for civil servants
Life gets slower for civil servants M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bendungan Hilir subdistrict office was half-empty on Friday, two days before the Idul Fitri holiday. Of the office's 15 staff members, only seven were at work, while the other eight had already gone on holiday. Those who were at work walked aimlessly around the office or sat without averting their gaze from an old Indian movie on television.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Window for Halim
Window for Halim The best solution for the problem is to take a middle path -- where both parties come together and solve their differences.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free treatment for TB patients
Free treatment for TB patients JAKARTA: Poor tuberculosis (TB) patients will receive free medical treatment at JIVAKA clinic on Jl. Mangga No. 8, Central Jakarta from Nov. 23, 2004 to Dec. 31, 2005, every Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The activity is part of "Adopt A Lung" -- a charity for TB patients -- organized by the operator of Mal Taman Anggrek shopping mall in West Jakarta and the Hope Indonesia Foundation.
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Got chemistry, can relate
Got chemistry, can relate Personal chemistry is going to feature in relations that Singapore conducts with its two main neighbors, Indonesia and Malaysia. When all is said and done about treaties, memoranda of understanding and complementing one another's economic strengths, it is the easy, personable relationship the leaders enjoy that would smooth out discord and disagreements which are bound to crop up in competitive bilateral relations.
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No paper
No paper In observance of the Idul Fitri holiday and in line with a government directive, The Jakarta Post will not be published from Sunday (Nov. 14) through Tuesday (Nov. 16). The Post will publish again on Wednesday (Nov. 17). -- Publisher
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Athletes'need attention
Athletes'need attention From Kompas I felt quite sad to learn from a report in Kompas Oct. 3) that a number of national athletes that have contributed to the good reputation of the country now live in poverty and seem to have been forgotten. I hope the new administration can pay more attention to these athletes so that they can live decently. EDDY SUKMANA Bandung
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Emergency numbers during Lebaran
Emergency numbers during Lebaran Partial list of emergency numbers, restaurants and public services that will remain open during the holiday from Nov. 14 to Nov. 16 A. EMERGENCY Police 112 Jakarta Police 523-4333 West Jakarta Precinct 548-2317 North Jakarta Precinct 491-055 Central Jakarta Precinct 390-9922 South Jakarta Precinct 720-6013/11 East Jakarta Precinct 819-1478 Ambulance 118 Electricity 123 Fire Brigade 113 Telephone Repair 147 Water Repair 579-86555 B. HEALTH 24-hour Ambulance 1.
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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.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unilever to fire 10% of RP workforce
Unilever to fire 10% of RP workforce MANILA: Unilever NV's Philippine unit said it will fire a 10th of its workforce as it shifts production of peanut butter, pasta and flavorings to more cost-effective plants abroad. About 169 of 1,700 workers will lose their jobs, company spokesman Chito Macapagal said in a statement. The unit will also stop producing soups, instead hiring local companies to make them, Macapagal said.
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KL state to hire ex-thugs and bullies
KL state to hire ex-thugs and bullies MALAYSIA: A Malaysian state will hire former thugs and bullies to get residents to pay their taxes and deal with illegal squatters, a news report said on Friday. Shahidan Kassim, chief minister of northern Perlis state, said the government will interview 20 former gangsters and bullies to join an enforcement unit, The Star daily reported. Nobody still facing prosecution would be hired, Shahidan said.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
First day of Idul Fitri falls on Sunday: Govt
First day of Idul Fitri falls on Sunday: Govt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government announced on Friday evening that the first day of Idul Fitri would fall on Sunday. The announcement was made following a meeting chaired by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Alwi Shihab at the Ministry of Religious Affairs.
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'Ketupat' business booming ahead of Idul Fitri in Bandung
'Ketupat' business booming ahead of Idul Fitri in Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Celebrating Idul Fitri (Lebaran) without ketupat (rice cake) is like eating vegetables without salt, according to Nina, 32, a housewife in the northern part of Bandung. The steamed rice cake has indeed been part of the Idul Fitri tradition for years.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leaders set up ethnic group forum
Leaders set up ethnic group forum JAKARTA: Leading figures of several ethnic groups announced on Friday the establishment of the Communication Between Tribes and Ethnic Groups Institute. The institute has been set up to promote a spirit of brotherhood among members of different ethnic groups. Institute chairman Jhon Kei said the organization was established to help prevent the kinds of conflicts between ethnic groups that have plagued the country over the past several years.
Sat, 13 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?
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore, India to wrap up trade talks soon
S'pore, India to wrap up trade talks soon Singapore and India want to complete talks on a trade agreement by the end of November after negotiators ironed out key issues at their latest meeting, the trade ministry said on Friday. Trade Minister Lim Hng Kiang met his Indian counterpart Kamal Nath here on Thursday in an attempt to resolve outstanding issues in their Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA), initiated two years ago.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Giant cigarette maker aims to inspire SMEs
Giant 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.
Sat, 13 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.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sang Timur and empowerment of civil society
Sang Timur and empowerment of civil society Wahidin Halim, Jakarta An opinion article which appeared in The Jakarta Post, on Thursday entitled Sang Timur affair exposes government discrimination came as a jolt and appeared to lack proper balance. I would like, therefore, to join the discourse on the Sang Timur affair.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police seize shipload of illegal logs
Police seize shipload of illegal logs Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police confiscated a shipload of undocumented logs that arrived here from Central Kalimantan, an officer revealed on Friday. Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said the force had long suspected illegal logs were being smuggled through Sunda Kelapa Port in North Jakarta. "The 1,070.63 cubic meters of logs were aboard the Juika Jaya traveling from Central Kalimantan.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights activists seek credible probe on Munir's death
Rights activists seek credible probe on Munir's death Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fearing that the death of rights campaigner Munir could have been a political assassination, a number of colleagues demanded on Friday an investigation that would involve the police and the National Commission on Human Rights.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest thugs, ticket scalpers
Police arrest thugs, ticket scalpers JAKARTA: In response to public complaints, West Jakarta officials and police have arrested 18 thugs and ticket scalpers in the Kalideres bus terminal. Head of the bus terminal, Jonny Batara, told visiting West Jakarta mayor Fadjar Panjaitan on Friday that the thugs and scalpers were still being questioned at Kalideres Police station.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lake Toba fish safe to eat, says governor
Lake Toba fish safe to eat, says governor Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan North Sumatra provincial government asserted on Friday that carp from Lake Toba are safe for consumption, although some might have been infected with Koi Herpes virus. North Sumatra Governor Rizal Nurdin said that if the infected carp were cooked properly, it would not be harmful to human beings. "People should not hesitate to eat cooked carp from Lake Toba," said Rizal on Friday.
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Government warns against middlemen
Government warns against middlemen SEMARANG: The government warned civil servant hopefuls on Friday to be wary of middlemen offering to help them through the application process. State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi said middlemen were widespread but difficult to eradicate. "The application process is computerized and tightly supervised by specific officials. Please report to the authorities if any middlemen approach you," he said.
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Illegal loggers lured by big profits
Illegal loggers lured by big profits Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda A wooden vessel maneuvered to dock at a pier on Mahakam Ulu River, Kutai Kartanegara regency, East Kalimantan, the sound of its whistle wailing far and wide. Behind it, the vessel was pulling hundreds of logs that covered most of the 75-meter-wide river.
Sat, 13 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Speeding up East Asian integration
Speeding up East Asian integration Zhao Huaipu, China Daily/Asia News Network, Beijing As regional integration remains one of today's world's trends, booming East Asian cooperation is becoming a precursor of Asian integration. How to push forward steady and continuous cooperation among East Asian countries, which are still divided on numerous concrete issues, must be resolved by regional members with time and experience.