Archive: 2 November 2004
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Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
A puzzled nation?
A puzzled nation? From Media Indonesia Leaders of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) have decided to give up their luxury car facilities and expect more modest ones instead. In economic terms, those above the average standard of living lead a luxurious existence whereas those below these standards are in poor condition. In this way, Volvo sedans worth Rp 300 million per unit are luxury cars.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreign tourist arrivals up despite terror bomb
Foreign tourist arrivals up despite terror bomb The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Foreign tourist arrivals in the first nine months of this year increased by around 28 percent over the same period last year, despite the terrorist bombing incident in front of the Australian Embassy here in September, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Aug JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Aug Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 7,166.70 6,414.71 6,826.50 6,754.69 Brunei dollar 1 5,762.64 5,158.32 5,489.09 5,431.71 Canadian dollar 1 7,864.94 7,041.50 7,491.59 7,414.70 Swiss franc 1 8,009.53 7,170.90 7,629.31 7,550.95 Danish krone 1 1,649.26 1,476.23 1,570.97 1,554.47 Euro 1 12,254.42 10,971.63 11,672.71 11,553.12 Poundsterling 1 17,597.10...
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt expects wider budget deficit
Govt expects wider budget deficit The government expects the budget deficit to widen this year from the target of 1.3 percent of gross domestic product, after saying as recently as last week that the target could be met. "The government will likely change the deficit target due to the high oil prices," Darmin Nasution, the Director General for Financial Institutions at the Finance Ministry, told reporters on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indocement net income falls
Indocement net income falls JAKARTA: PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa, Indonesia's second- biggest cement maker by sales, said its net income fell 74 percent in the nine months ended Sept. 30 because of currency losses. The Jakarta-based company's net income fell to Rp 183 billion (US$20 million), from Rp 712.2 billion a year earlier. Sales rose to Rp 3.4 trillion from Rp 3.17 trillion, the company said in a statement. It didn't provide per-share data.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to host Asian cities meeting
Jakarta to host Asian cities meeting JAKARTA: Top officials from the biggest cities of Asia will meet later this month in Jakarta for the fourth Asian Network of Major Cities 21 (ANMC 21) annual meeting. The meeting, which runs from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, will be attended by the governors or mayors of Tokyo, Beijing, New Delhi, Seoul, Bangkok, Hanoi, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila, Yangon and Taipei.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deportees offered resettlement schemes
Deportees offered resettlement schemes Ridwan Max Sijabat and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is offering a resettlement program for illegal migrant workers who are not eligible for employment in Malaysia. Director General of Demographic Mobility at the Manpower and Transmigration Ministry Dyah Paramawatiningsih said here on Monday her office would open special counters in 12 seaports to register illegal migrants who wish to join the resettlement program.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trans-Sumatra central highway heavily damaged, unsafe for travel
Trans-Sumatra central highway heavily damaged, unsafe for travel M. Huzair, The Jakarta Post, Palembang The main road connecting Lahat and Tebing Tinggi regencies in South Sumatra province has been heavily damaged, making it unsafe in many areas for travel. On some sections of the 80-kilometer road the asphalt has peeled away, while large potholes dot the road, which is part of the Trans-Sumatra Central Highway.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Next wages meeting delayed after deadlock
Next wages meeting delayed after deadlock Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta's provincial tripartite wages council failed to reach a compromise on the planned increase of the 2005 provincial minimum wage (UMP) on Monday. Seven representatives of the workers association threatened to walk out if the other 14 members of the council -- seven representatives of the employers association and seven from the city administration -- insisted on putting it to the vote.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Retailers see holiday sales boom
Retailers see holiday sales boom Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It's that time of year again, not only for employees to receive their holiday bonuses, but also for retailers to reap hefty profits from the shopping spree that is set to occur over the next few weeks. The aisles in the Jakarta outlets of French-based hypermarket Carrefour started to get noticeably more crowded last weekend, public and customer relations manager Dekaryono Wiranto said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogya hosts ASEAN tae kwon do tournament
Yogya hosts ASEAN tae kwon do tournament Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Seven countries, including Indonesia, will participate in the 7th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) tae kwon do Championship on Dec. 11 and 12 in Yogyakarta. The Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Singapore and Cambodia have confirmed that they would send their teams to the two-day competition, which would have 16 weight classes in the open division and 20 classes for juniors.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The role of the legislature in determining foreign policy
The role of the legislature in determining foreign policy Yayan GH Mulyana, Bogor, West Java The new members of the Indonesian legislature have already been inaugurated. Commissions are also, by now, founded, and Commission I remains mandated to address foreign policy and security affairs. Its greater role is already evident under Article 13 (2 & 3) of the amended 1945 Constitution, regarding the nomination of Indonesian ambassadors and the acceptance of foreign ambassadors.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore ups police deployment
S'pore ups police deployment SINGAPORE: The Singapore government said on Monday it was placing more elite police personnel in areas frequented by foreigners. The announcement comes days after the airing of a videotape from Osama bin Laden, threatening strikes on U.S. interests worldwide. The Singapore Police Force said its placement of more Special Operations Command forces was not in response to the video.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel's profit rises 31%
Telkomsel's profit rises 31% JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Selular, or Telkomsel, Indonesia's biggest cellular-phone operator, said net income in the first nine months of this year rose 31 percent on an increase in subscribers. Unaudited net income rose to Rp 3.99 trillion (US$439 million) in the nine months ended Sept. 30, from Rp 3.06 trillion a year earlier, the Jakarta-based company, which is 65 percent owned by PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia, said in an e-mailed release.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Andi Lala dies at 54
Andi Lala dies at 54 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former national soccer player Andi Lala, 54, died of a suspected heart attack on Monday morning at his residence in Kebon Jeruk, West Java. He is survived by his wife, Nina Rosina, 46, and their six children. "He was like a member of the family. He was like a little brother to me," former teammate Iswadi Idris said as quoted by Antara. Andi was known for his speed, ball passing and goal scoring during his time with the national squad in the 1970s.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Environmentalists striving to conserve nature
Environmentalists striving to conserve nature Earlier in October, dozens of environmentalists from Jakarta carried out nature conservation activities at Muara Angke animal reserve. Still young on average, they rehabilitated the area by planting mangrove trees in conjunction with the 24th anniversary of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WAHLI), one of Indonesia's largest environmental organizations. About 500 mangrove trees of the pidada species were planted that morning.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muara Angke animal reserve faces more threat
Muara Angke animal reserve faces more threat Bambang Parlupi, Contributor, Jakarta The Muara Angke animal reserve is one of the few conservation areas in Jakarta. The Dutch East Indies governor general nama, in his decree dated June 17, 1939, declared the area, about 15.4 hectares (ha), a nature reserve. Later, the minister of forestry, in Decree No. 097/Kpts-II/1998, converted its status into that of an animal reserve and expanded its area to 25.02 ha.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Demand high for household utensils
Demand high for household utensils BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Household utensils have been in high demand in Banjarmasin as Idul Fitri draws near. A trader in Sudimampir market disclosed that the sale of household utensils had increased four-fold compared to normal days. The utensils -- such as drinking glasses and glass jars -- are in high demand as households traditionally provide cookies and various beverages to guests and relatives visiting their homes during Idul Fitri. -- Antara
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI workers say M'sia not so bad
RI workers say M'sia not so bad Apriadi Gunawan and Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Batam Sofyan, 32, an Indonesian migrant worker was relaxed as he stepped down the ladder of the ferry that brought him home from Malaysia. Hailing from Binjai regency in North Sumatra, Sofyan was only one of many Indonesians being transported home on the ferry.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antigraft judges complete training
Antigraft judges complete training JAKARTA: Nine non-career judges for the anticorruption court completed a 50-day training course on Monday that was jointly organized by the Partnership for Governance Reform, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Supreme Court. Chief Justice Bagir Manan said the anticorruption court would start hearing cases in December after all the career judges had finished their training at the end of this month.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lessons resume at Sang Timur school
Lessons resume at Sang Timur school TANGERANG: Students of the Sang Timur private Catholic school attended classes on Monday under a paramilitary guard, after Muslim residents again blockaded the school on Saturday. Oon Soepriajatna, the neighborhood unit chief, called on the paramilitary and others guarding the school to leave the compound. "Don't create a worsening situation here, we are not fighting. There is no threat against the students," he told Tempointeraktif.com.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parents skeptical about U.S. excursion
Parents skeptical about U.S. excursion Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While 12 local swimmers prepare for a one-year training course in the United States later this month, one parent was skeptical that it would improve her daughter's ability. Nanik J. Soewadji said the planned trip by her daughter, 20- year-old Nancy Suryaatmaja, reminded her of last season's crumbling expectation.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI increases exports to China
RI increases exports to China Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's exports in the first nine months of this year showed surprising strong growth, with a boost from the export of crude oil, natural gas, coal, rubber-based products and organic chemicals, particularly to China, the Central Statistic Agency (BPS) reported on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 38
1 x 38 NTB governor cleared of graft charges JP/5/POOR 2 x 27 The irony of living in rich East Kalimantan province JP/5/OFFICE 1 x 45 Regents, mayors told to close Jakarta offices JP/5/ROAD 2 x 31 Trans-Sumatra central highway heavily damaged, unsafe for travel
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bush or Kerry, next U.S. president and East Asia
Bush or Kerry, next U.S. president and East Asia Jusuf Wanandi, Jakarta Bush or Kerry? East Asia also has a stake in the outcome of the U.S. presidential elections. This is so, not only because the U.S. is the sole superpower for the foreseeable future, it is perhaps more important because the outcome will determine what kind of a society the U.S. will be in the future.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
In response to the letter Parents should be responsible (The
In response to the letter Parents should be responsible (The Jakarta Post, Oct. 25), the policy of the school in question is outdated and inappropriate: Locking students out of school because they were late is a worthless exercise and should be stopped. There are other, more positive methods that could be used to "encourage" students to arrive on time. The method is a negative, top-down approach that only teaches students to fear authority and to focus on the ends, rather than the means.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo, regional affairs and lessons from Sukarno
Susilo, regional affairs and lessons from Sukarno Michael Vatikiotis, Bangkok Now that Indonesia has a president who looks like a hands-on leader rather than a symbolic figurehead, it's time for the country to revive its role in regional and world affairs. This is important, because without Indonesia's presence and responsible leadership, Southeast Asia's chemistry is thrown out of balance and it becomes a region diminished in the eyes of the world.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to auction illegal sugar
Govt to auction illegal sugar PEKANBARU, Riau: The Riau provincial government is planning to auction a total of 5,700 tons of sugar from Malaysia, which was recently confiscated by Riau security personnel from several ships. The auction had to be held immediately due to a sugar shortage, said Raja Bambang Mit, the secretary to the Riau provincial government.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Plaza Senayan to challenge court seizure
Plaza Senayan to challenge court seizure Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shoppers gathered in the food court at Plaza Senayan while others struggled to find a parking space ahead of the breaking of the fast.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City needs support for vital projects
City needs support for vital projects Damar Harsanto , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday to ask support for the Jakarta administration's top projects, such as flood mitigation measures, housing and transportation.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jason Monet does Kemang with loads of ladies
Jason Monet does Kemang with loads of ladies Briony Kidd, Contributor, Jakarta Jason Monet says he has been a professional painter since the age of 21. His current show "New Horizons" at the Santi Gallery in Kemang reflects the confidence of these years of experience, as does the sheer volume of creative output on display, though perhaps at the expense of thematic clarity. This exhibition gives us Monet the commercial artist. The paintings are large, colorful, figurative and very 'sellable'.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Developers flout planning rules
Developers flout planning rules The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Very few property developers in Jakarta have built public and community facilities in accordance with a requisite for obtaining land-use permits, an official of the City Asset Management Agency revealed on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anwar to bury hatchet with Mahathir
Anwar to bury hatchet with Mahathir Vijay Joshi, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Anwar Ibrahim, jailed on sodomy charge and fired as deputy premier by his then-boss Mahathir Mohamad, says he bears no malice toward his mentor-turned-foe, and would happily have tea with him if they met again. In an interview with The Associated Press on Monday, Anwar also paid tribute to Mahathir for making Malaysia an economic success.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six nabbed for illegal logging
Six nabbed for illegal logging PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: South Sumatra Provincial Police have apprehended six people for illegal logging in Musi Banyuasin regency, South Sumatra. They were accused of clearing some 100 hectares of forest in the regency and using the land for an oil palm plantation, said Sr. Comr. Abusopah Ibrahim, the spokesman of South Sumatra Provincial Police. The six were arrested on Friday. -- Antara
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
House heading for unremitting deadlock
House heading for unremitting deadlock Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Polarization at the House of Representatives (DPR) worsened on Monday with opposing camps -- the Nationhood Coalition and the People's Coalition -- each involved in separate meetings. The opposing camps do not recognize each other, and a full- blown rift appears imminent, which will undoubtedly have an adverse affect on the House's ability to carry out its tasks.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. 2 x 15
1. 2 x 15 Deportees offered resettlement schemes 2. 2 x 24 Only six ministers have submitted wealth reports 3. 1 x 27 Susilo warns against attacks on Thais Susilo disapproves Thai sweeping 4. 2 x 26 Poll watchdog calls for revision of election rules
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court ready for impeachment cases
Court ready for impeachment cases JAKARTA: The Supreme Court is preparing a regulation to govern the hearing of petitions to dismiss local government chief executives brought by local legislatures. Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Monday that the regulation would spell out the procedures for bringing such petitions and for their handling by the Supreme Court.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP places blackout on abduction
RP places blackout on abduction PHILIPPINES: The Philippine government imposed on Monday a news blackout on the case of a Filipino diplomat abducted by a Taliban faction in Afghanistan to avoid jeopardizing efforts to free him and two other United Nations workers. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo said the news blackout was necessary "to avoid controversies that could prejudice the safety of Angelito Nayan", a 34-year-old foreign service officer working with the UN electoral committee in Kabul.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inflation in October slowed to 6.22%
Inflation in October slowed to 6.22% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prices rose at a slower rate in October mainly because of an abundant supply of rice that helped ease inflationary pressures caused by the soaring oil price and weaker rupiah. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Monday that the annualized inflation rate in October declined slightly to 6.22 percent, from 6.27 percent in September, and that year-on- year inflation has been on a declining trend over the past three months.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT
Indonesia has established its own aerospace industry, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI, formerly known as IPTN). In the past, IPTN made CN-235, evidence of the country's mastery of high- technology in aircraft making. PT DI has also received orders for components of jumbo Airbus A-380 aircraft. In 1996 was the test flight of N-250, the most technologically sophisticated airplane of its class originally designed by Indonesia.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Depok mayor to be quizzed over graft
Depok mayor to be quizzed over graft JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police will summon Depok Mayor Badrul Kamal this week for questioning over alleged corruption worth Rp 9 billion (US$989,011) involving him and 45 former councillors in 2002. "We received the letter of approval from the Presidential Office on Oct. 30, authorizing us to question the mayor," city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Worrisome signals from new House legislators 2. ACEH: 2 LINES, 16 OUNTS Ulemas call for TNI-GAM dialog 3. TICKET: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Ticket hunting season in full swing 4. TNI: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS TNI sides with Susilo in chief dispute
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Worrisome signals from new House legislators
Worrisome signals from new House legislators Harry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post The new members of the House of Representatives have become embroiled in a power struggle less than a month after taking their seats. The People's Coalition in the 550-strong House urged government officials over the weekend to ignore invitations from its rival Nationhood Coalition.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo warns against attacks on Thais
Susilo warns against attacks on Thais The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono ordered the police on Monday to take stern measures against a group of people that allegedly searched and raided non-Muslim Thais recently. "(The order) was the President's response to such an action," Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Monday after accompanying Susilo to meet nine ambassadors from members of the Association Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to Indonesia.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors return cash, motorcycle
Councillors return cash, motorcycle PALU, Central Sulawesi: Fearing corruption charges, former Donggala councillors returned some of what they had taken on Monday to the Central Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office. Former councillor Hafip Ponulele handed over a motorcycle last Friday, while former councillor Peterson Tampusu handed over a Yamaha motorcycle and Rp 5 million (US$532) cash to provincial councillors on Monday.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
APEC might form unilateral FTA: Official
APEC might form unilateral FTA: Official Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation member countries are displaying a growing tendency in favor of establishing a unilateral free trade agreement in the vast region, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Trade. The ministry's director general for international cooperation Pos M.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civilian supremacy first
Civilian supremacy first From Koran Tempo President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) has pledged to strive for civilian supremacy in his new Cabinet, meaning the top positions will be held by civilians rather than a policy against the military or ex-soldiers. The public hopes that at least certain areas should be under civilian authority and not occupied by military men, such as the posts of minister of defense and head of the National Intelligence Agency (BIN).
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Busway renewable tickets launched
Busway renewable tickets launched JAKARTA: Few people seem interested in the new renewable busway tikets introduced on Monday at the Blok M terminal, TransJakarta Management says. Spokesman Ajar Aedi said that by 10:30 a.m., only 25 tickets had been sold. "However, we are optimistic that the sales will increase." The management is selling 10,000 renewable tickets for between Rp 25,000 (US$2.75) and Rp 125,000. A one-way busway ticket costs Rp 2,500. -- JP
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ulema calls for TNI-GAM dialog
Ulema calls for TNI-GAM dialog Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh With the six-month state of civil emergency in Aceh nearing an end, leading ulemas in the province suggested on Monday that the government of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono revive a dialog with Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels to settle decades of conflict there.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reinvigorating investment
Reinvigorating investment Judging from the main messages of the World Development Report 2005: A Better Investment Climate for Everyone that was launched in Jakarta last Friday, the top-priority programs of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's government -- strong law enforcement and the enhancement of good-governance practices -- seem to be on the right track.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN envoys meet President
ASEAN envoys meet President JAKARTA: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono received on Monday nine ambassadors of member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), who paid him a courtesy call for the first time since his inauguration as President on Oct. 20. Attending the meeting were Ambassador Edward Lee of Singapore, Ambassador Khem Bunneang of Cambodia, Ambassador Haji Mohd.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ticket hunting season in full swing
Ticket hunting season in full swing Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Joko Saputro received the same answer at ticket counters of airlines, trains and buses over the past three weeks: "Sorry, all tickets for Nov. 11 and Nov. 12 are already sold out". The 40-year-old security guard at a private bank in South Jakarta had thought of giving up his plan to celebrate the Idul Fitri holidays, which are expected to fall on Nov. 14 and Nov.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Only six ministers have submitted wealth reports
Only six ministers have submitted wealth reports Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Only six of the 34 United Indonesia Cabinet members have submitted wealth reports to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as of Monday afternoon, three days after the deadline set by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt foils US$3b smuggling attempt
Govt foils US$3b smuggling attempt The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise foiled on Monday an attempt to smuggle 16 containers of various goods through Tanjung Priok Port, which could have caused state losses of up to US$3 billion.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
100 days program
100 days program The 100-days program should be aimed at solving the conflict between public and private firms with new infrastructure rather than mere corruption, collusion and nepotism (KKN). My main concern is Presidential Decision No. 5, Sept. 15, 2003, on the economic policy package for pre- and post-IMF programs. First, public and private partnerships (PPP) should be defined by the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) as soon as possible.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kartika Affandi steps out of life's shackles
Kartika Affandi steps out of life's shackles Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta After a lifelong struggle to shed the shackles of male domination, Kartika Affandi is free at last. Her triptych of lotus flowers blowing in the wind denotes her sense of bliss in the face of her 70th birthday on Nov. 27.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/POOR
JP/5/POOR The irony of living in a rich province Rusman The Jakarta Post/Samarinda Mardian, 41, was pushing a cart full of used newspapers he bought from residents. He got them, by going from house to house. The sun was hidden by the clouds, but perspiration drenched his whole body, making him look unkempt. "I've lived in Samarinda for 20 years. I sold my land and rice field to come here, but my life hasn't changed," said Mardian, who said he was born in East Java province.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Give peace a chance in Aceh: Ulemas Page 2
* Give peace a chance in Aceh: Ulemas Page 2 * Deportees offered resettlement schemes Page 4 * NTB governor cleared of graft charges Page 5 * Susilo, regional affairs and lessons from Sukarno Page 6 * Plaza Senayan to challenge court order Page 8 * Singh wins Chrysler to pass $10m mark for season Page 9 * Thai king asks govt to soften approach Page 11 * APEC countries might form unilateral FTA: Official Page 13 * Kartika Affandi steps out of life's shackles Page 17
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to be out in force on Idul Fitri
Police to be out in force on Idul Fitri CIREBON, West Java: Some 21,000 police personnel will be deployed throughout West Java province to provide security for residents and annual travellers during Idul Fitri, a top police officer said on Monday. Some 14,000 personnel will be stationed on highways along northern coastal areas of West Java province, while the remaining 7,000 will be stationed on highways in the southern area of West Java province.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Officials sign antigraft pact
Officials sign antigraft pact JAKARTA: Following the example of Cabinet ministers, senior officials at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration signed an anticorruption pact on Monday. The signing was witnessed by manpower minister Fahmi Idris during a meeting over which he presided. The pact requires the officials to avoid becoming involved in corruption, collusion and nepotism, and to accept any punishment should they violate the pact.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
PGN 3Q net income rises 88%
PGN 3Q net income rises 88% PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), Indonesia's state-controlled gas distributor, had net income for the third quarter ended Sept. 30 rise 88 percent as it benefited from higher sales and probably from a stronger rupiah. Net income for the quarter rose to Rp 187.7 billion (US$21 million) from Rp 100 billion, as sales rose 25 percent to Rp 1.17 trillion. The profit was calculated by deducting first-half earnings from nine-month figures.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
NTB governor cleared of graft charges
NTB governor cleared of graft charges The Jakarta Post, Mataram, Jambi/Padang In a surprise move on Monday, prosecutors retracted an earlier statement naming West Nusa Tenggara Governor (NTB) Lalu Serinate a suspect in the embezzlement of Rp 24 billion (US$2.6 million) from the 2001/2002 provincial budget.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI sides with Susilo in chief dispute
TNI sides with Susilo in chief dispute Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Leaders of the Indonesian Military (TNI) stressed on Monday that regardless of what the House of Representatives (DPR) said about the leadership change, they would only obey President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's decision on the issue. "The President has yet to issue a decree on the reshuffle (of top TNI commanders), which will allow us to hold a ceremony to hand over the leadership," TNI chief Gen.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'My bonus is barely enough for Idul Fitri celebrations'
'My bonus is barely enough for Idul Fitri celebrations' Idul Fitri holidays are only two weeks away and people are gearing up for the celebrations. Many people have started spending their holiday bonuses to buy gifts for children and relatives. Others are still waiting for the extra money. The Jakarta Post talked to residents about how they will spend their holiday bonuses. Suwanto, 42, is a taxi driver.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Matra', Hercules go back to court
'Matra', Hercules go back to court JAKARTA: Lawyer of Matra monthly magazine and alleged gang leader Hercules Rozario are going back to court after mediation talks about a defamation suit deadlocked. During a mediation hearing on Monday presided by judge Asnahwati, Matra's lawyer Leliana affirmed that her client had refused to pay Rp 2 billion (US$217,391) in punitive damages to Hercules who sued the monthly for alleged defamation.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Regents, mayors told to close Jakarta offices
Regents, mayors told to close Jakarta offices Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan Governor Rizal Nurdin ordered on Monday that regental/municipal representative offices of North Sumatra in Jakarta be closed to raise efficiency. Emerging from a briefing for all 23 North Sumatra regents and mayors, the governor said the representative offices had been useful for accommodating local officials visiting Jakarta.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Int'l poll watchdog calls for revision of election rules
Int'l poll watchdog calls for revision of election rules M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An international election monitoring team suggested on Monday that election regulations deemed discriminatory should be amended to ensure greater public participation in future polls.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City to go ahead with incinerator project
City to go ahead with incinerator project Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is to proceed with its plan to procure expensive incinerators, although critics are questioning why it is reviving a system that proved inadequate to solve to capital's recurrent waste problem. Controversy has also been raised by the city's proposing that Rp 400 billion (US$43.96 million) be allocated from the draft 2005 budget for the project.
Tue, 02 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The irony of living in rich East Kalimantan province
The irony of living in rich East Kalimantan province Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda Mardian, 41, was pushing a cart full of used newspapers he bought from residents. He got them by going from house to house. The sun was hidden by the clouds, but perspiration drenched his whole body, making him look unkempt. "I've lived in Samarinda for 20 years. I sold my land and rice field to come here, but my life hasn't changed," said Mardian, who said he was born in East Java province.