Archive: 3 November 2004
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Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/korup
JP/5/korup Ex-councillor gets 8 years for graft The Jakarta Post Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/Ambon A former councillor in Sidoarjo, East Java, was jailed for eight years on Tuesday for misusing Rp 21.9 billion (US$2.4 million) from the city's 2003 budget. The Sidoarjo District Court also fined Utsman Ikhsan, who led the city's legislative council for the 1999-2004 period, Rp 200 million and ordered him to repay Rp 601 million of the corrupted money.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
City to take over land acquisition for canal
City to take over land acquisition for canal Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Responding to criticism over the slow rate of land acquisition for the East Flood Canal (BKT) project, the city administration plans to take over the acquisition process from the East Jakarta municipal administration.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sex workers to lose hair during Ramadhan
Sex workers to lose hair during Ramadhan PEKANBARU, Riau: The Pekanbaru municipal government warned on Tuesday that government officials would shave sex workers' heads, if they were found operating during Ramadhan. The statement was made following the arrest of 17 sex workers in various places in the city in the past week. Sex workers are normally released after they sign an agreement not to operate again, but in most cases, they return to the streets a few weeks after.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV media hands in assault footage
TV media hands in assault footage Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Representatives of the Association of Indonesian Television Journalists (IJTI) handed the police a recording on Tuesday that apparently showed three of the association's members being assaulted last week, and urged the police to immediately start an investigation.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pekanbaru hit by kerosene shortage
Pekanbaru hit by kerosene shortage PEKANBARU, Riau: A kerosene shortage has hit several areas in Pekanbaru, leaving local residents in limbo. The shortage has forced residents to join long queues in several kerosene depots across the city and has also pushed up the price of kerosene. Normally, the price of kerosene is Rp 900 per liter, but since the shortage, the price has risen to Rp 1,100 per liter. -- JP
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fuel hike of 10-15% limits impact on economy: Expert
Fuel hike of 10-15% limits impact on economy: Expert Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta With the new government holding marathon meetings to resolve the problem of ballooning fuel subsidy spending, an economist has presented a scenario in which a 10 percent to 15 percent hike in domestic fuel prices next year would reduce subsidy spending and limit the adverse effects on the economy.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
WI looks for slot in IA campaign
WI looks for slot in IA campaign Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A winning run at the recent Shaolin Open International Championships in China is expected to pave way for Indonesian wushu athletes to be included in the Indonesia Awakens (IA) program. "The athletes have shown an outstanding performance at the championships. I'm sure we can maintain an edge in future tournaments," Ahmad Yani Syaiful, secretary-general of Wushu Indonesia (WI), told The Jakarta Post here on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Drug trafficker
Drug trafficker gets 19 years The North Jakarta District Court sentenced Nio Ka Heng, alias A. Heng alias Gumala Halim, 49, to 19 years imprisonment and fined him Rp 500 million (US$54,945) for being in possession of two kilograms of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) and 2,000 ecstasy pills. The verdict was slightly less that the prosecutor's recommendation of a 20-year sentence. Should he fail to pay the fine, he will have to spend another six months in jail.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maluku-East Timor to discuss border issue
Maluku-East Timor to discuss border issue AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Governor Karel Albert Rahalalu said on Tuesday that the province would discuss border security issues with neighboring country East Timor in the near future. The discussion would touch on several aspects, including how to prevent conflicts along the border of the two territories. Evert Karmite, a Maluku councillor, hailed the governor's initiative, saying that the discussion would be important to ensure peace along the border. -- JP
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top Kadin officials visit Shanghai to lure investment
Top Kadin officials visit Shanghai to lure investment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) are on an official visit to Shanghai in a bid to boost investment and trade between their business sectors. "We'll form a small team to develop a framework on what can be done by the business sector of the two countries," Kadin chairman Mohamad S.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council to summon three ministers
Council to summon three ministers JAKARTA: While the House of Representatives will not be able to summon Cabinet members in the near future, the Regional Representatives Council has arranged separate hearings with three ministers. Council Speaker Ginandjar Kartasasmita said on Tuesday Minister of Homes Affairs M.
Wed, 03 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.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt wants civilian role to end war in Aceh
Govt wants civilian role to end war in Aceh Muninggar Sri Saraswati and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government must abandon its security approach and open dialog with civilian figures to settle the Aceh conflict once and for all, a discussion has concluded. A discussion held by non-governmental organizations under the Aceh Working Group (AWG) concluded on Tuesday that dialog involving civilian Acehnese would stop years of violence in the province.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
* RI, KL officials to hold talks on migrant workers Page 2
* RI, KL officials to hold talks on migrant workers Page 2 * President, DPD to consult regularly Page 4 * Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses Page 5 * This is the war on corruption, Mr. President! Page 7 * Govt makes another SBKRI promise Page 8 * 'Makybe Diva' wins successive Melbourne Cups Page 9 * Thai PM's image emerges tarnished Page 11 * Fuel hike of 10-15% would have 'limited' economic impact Page 13 * Olive oil may 'boost health' Page 17
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation
Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Semarang/Surabaya/Pekanbaru Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Fahmi Idris visited Malaysia on Tuesday, amid complaints from Malaysian officials over the slow progress of the deportation of illegal migrant workers.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bangkok is top destination for Asia-Pacific online bookings
Bangkok is top destination for Asia-Pacific online bookings Bangkok remains the top destination for Asia-Pacific travellers who book flights and hotel rooms online, followed by Hong Kong and Singapore, a survey released on Tuesday showed. The Indonesian resort island of Bali also kept its position as one of the top 10 destinations for the second consecutive quarter in the survey carried out by ZUJI, a leading online travel portal in the region.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JSX hits record high
JSX hits record high Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) rose to a record high on Tuesday as investors scrambled to buy telecommunications, banking and cigarette blue chips following strong third quarter profit reports and easing oil prices. The oil-price factor has triggered a rally in regional bourses, which had also created positive sentiment in the local market.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
New govt seeking ways to save AAF
New govt seeking ways to save AAF Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The new government is seeking ways to avert the closure of Aceh- based fertilizer manufacturer PT Asean Aceh Fertilizer (AAF), as the Ministry of Industry proposes several options, a senior official has said. Minister of Industry Andung A.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU
Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) chairman Hasyim Muzadi met Thailand's Ambassador to Indonesia, Atchrara Ceriputra, on Tuesday to discuss last week's tragedy in her country that resulted in the deaths of 85 Muslim rioters, and later said the bloodshed had nothing to do with religious sentiment.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Senen station closed for regular commuters
Senen station closed for regular commuters JAKARTA: Senen railway station, Central Jakarta, has temporarily stopped its service for regular Jakarta commuters from Nov. 1 to Nov. 25, focusing on providing services for holidaymakers. "Within that period, Greater Jakarta trains will not stop at the railway station," the operator of the station announced on Tuesday. The station would only cater to Jakartans who intended to celebrate Idul Fitri, which is expected to fall on Nov.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Probe into corruption in steel mills sought
Probe into corruption in steel mills sought The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Around 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the East Java capital of Surabaya, believed to have caused more than Rp 1.2 trillion in state losses.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
No-gift policy hits parcel business hard
No-gift policy hits parcel business hard The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Parcel vendors who for years enjoyed a thriving business are feeling the heat of a new political reality that frowns on the giving and receiving of holiday gifts.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Adam Air plans to double Boeing 737 fleet
Adam Air plans to double Boeing 737 fleet Arijit Ghosh, Bloomberg, Bangkok Adam SkyConnection Airlines, an Indonesian budget carrier, aims to double its fleet as it plans to fly to international destinations such as Singapore and Australia next year, Chief Executive Adam Adhitya Suherman said. The carrier, known as Adam Air, will double its fleet of Boeing Co. 737 aircraft to six by the end of this year and expects to expand it to 12 next year, Adhitya said.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD, President to consult regularly
DPD, President to consult regularly Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and leaders of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) agreed on Tuesday to meet every six months to discuss the various issues facing the country. Talking to the press after a 30-minute meeting at Merdeka Palace, DPD Speaker Ginandjar Kartasasmita said they also agreed that the ad hoc committees of the council and Cabinet members would meet regularly.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Villagers protest river pollution
Villagers protest river pollution BOGOR: Hundreds of villagers in Jonggol district, Bogor regency, protested on Tuesday against frozen and dry food producer PT Belfoods Indonesia for polluting Cibodas River. The protesters demanded that the company clean the river and stop releasing liquid waste into the river. One of the villagers, Ucung, said that they have faced a water shortage since the company was established a few years ago.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Measles outbreak kills 26 in Alor
Measles outbreak kills 26 in Alor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post/Kupang Twenty six children, all under five-years old, have died from a virulent measles outbreak on the remote island of Alor in East Nusa Tenggara during the past two weeks, a health official says. More than 200 other children are sick with the virus in the villages of East Mataru, Taman Mataru and Kamafui, with four in a critical condition, local health office head Paul S. Manumpil told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
The skirmishes have begun
The skirmishes have begun The political skirmishes between parties supporting the executive power under President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and the opposition led by the Nationhood Coalition, have begun in earnest now that government is split into two camps, almost paralyzing its routine activities.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses
Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post/Bandarlampung Bandarlampung councillors are proposing that the local government pay them Idul Fitri bonuses amounting to Rp 500 million (US$55,500) to be divided evenly among 45 councillors. The proposal was made during a plenary meeting between Bandarlampung council and Bandarlampung Mayor Suharto on Friday last week.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds:
AP Interview: Anwar says he bears no malice toward Mahathir Eds: RECASTS with Anwar's comments on Mahathir[ With BC-AS-GEN--Malaysia-Anwar-Thailand[ AP Photos[ By VIJAY JOSHI= Associated Press Writer= KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) - Anwar 'bears no malice' toward Mahathir Vijay Joshi Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur Anwar Ibrahim, jailed for alleged sodomy and fired as deputy premier by his then boss Mahathir Mohamad, says he bears no malice toward his mentor-turned foe, and paid tribute to the...
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP;SPS;CD
JP;SPS;CD ANPAa..r.. Scene-Japan-award Japan awards RI citizen JP/4/Scene Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade. In its press release, the Japan Embassy said Kusnaeni was awarded in recognition of his meritorious services to the promotion of Japan and Indonesia relationship and economic exchange. --JP
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore LNG study moves closer
S'pore LNG study moves closer SINGAPORE: An international field of consultants has been shortlisted from the 26 vying to carry out a feasibility study on the use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for Singapore's power needs, the Energy Market Authority (EMA) said in a report on Tuesday. Industry sources told The Business Times the next step is likely to be an in-depth review of the remaining tenders, including further clarification of documents.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri'
'Bonus, salary spent on Idul Fitri' As Idul Fitri approaches, many people are planning how they will use their holiday bonuses. There are family gatherings, new clothes and presents to pay for. However, some people, contract employees and those who have not been with their companies for long, there will be no Idul Fitri bonus. The Jakarta Post asked some residents what they were going to do with their extra money. Comr.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS
1. ANALYSIS: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS House in war for political supremacy 2. ACEH: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS NGOs want civilian role to end war in Aceh 3. TKI: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Fahmi in KL to discuss migrants' repatriation 4. PARCEL: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS No-gift policy hits parcel business hard
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo meets TNI, House leaders
Susilo meets TNI, House leaders Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with leaders of the House of Representatives and the Indonesian Military (TNI) separately on Tuesday amid a power struggle between two opposing coalitions that has brought the House to a standstill. Susilo held a 20-minute unscheduled, closed-door meeting with House leaders at 1 p.m.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises
Kalbe Farma 3Q profit rises JAKARTA: PT Kalbe Farma's profit rose at the fastest pace in a year in the third quarter as Indonesia's biggest drugmaker boosted sales of painkillers including Neuralgin and Procold. Net income rose 46 percent to Rp 136.3 billion (US$15 million) from Rp 93.1 billion a year earlier. Profit, which was derived by subtracting six-month data from nine-month figures, rose at the fastest pace since the third quarter last year. Revenue jumped a third to Rp 920.1 billion.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costs
Ramayana's 3Q profit falls on costs Naila Firdausi, Bloomberg/Jakarta PT Ramayana Lestari Sentosa, Indonesia's second-largest retailer by sales, had a 12 percent decline in third-quarter profit as costs rose and a stronger rupiah cut the value of its dollar deposits. Net income for the three months ended Sept. 30 fell to Rp 59.36 billion (US$6.5 million) from Rp 67.58 billion a year ago. Sales rose 4 percent to Rp 887.6 billion.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b
Prudential's Q3 income over Rp1b JAKARTA: PT Prudential Life Assurance reported a premium income of Rp 1.10 billion (US$121,452) for this year's third quarter, up 67 percent from Rp 663 billion in the same period last year. The company, a subsidiary of UK-based Prudential Plc. financial services, also increased its income from new businesses by 63 percent to Rp 688 billion, from last year's Rp 422 billion.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Irresponsible politicians
Irresponsible politicians While President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has announced a broad outline of his Cabinet's blueprint for his administration's first 100 days in office, what has the House of Representatives done in the 30 days since its installment? Practically nothing. There appears to be nothing more important in the minds of House and factions members than to satisfy their egos and lust for power.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-council chief gets 8 years
Ex-council chief gets 8 years The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo/Palu/Padang/Ambon A former councillor in Sidoarjo, East Java, was jailed for eight years on Tuesday for misusing Rp 21.9 billion (US$2.4 million) from the city's 2003 budget. The Sidoarjo District Court also fined Utsman Ikhsan, who led the legislative council for the 1999-2004 period, Rp 200 million and ordered him to repay Rp 601 million of the corrupted money.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt makes another SBKRI promise
Govt makes another SBKRI promise Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Chinese-Indonesians in Jakarta will no longer need to show their Republic of Indonesia Citizenship Certificates (SBKRI) when arranging their official documents, Governor Sutiyoso says. Sutiyoso's reassurance comes eight years after the first declaration by former president Soeharto saying the document was no longer required in government bureaucracy.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloks
Govt awards 12 new oil and gas bloks Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government awarded on Tuesday 12 new oil and gas blocks for exploration to local and foreign companies, including Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) and PT Medco Energi Internasional, in an effort to boost the country's dwindling oil output.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
This is the war on corruption, Mr. President!
This is the war on corruption, Mr. President! Nadirsyah Hosen, Jakarta Corruption is closely linked to the way in which governments conduct their affairs, and, therefore, also to the growth of governments' economic activities. It is unlikely that corruption can be substantially reduced without modifying the way in which governments operate. The fight against corruption is, thus, intimately linked with the reform of the state.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, November 3, 2004 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 Dunia Wanita 8:30 Music: Asik-asik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
BMW scores highest in RI sales index
BMW scores highest in RI sales index JAKARTA: BMW Indonesia has scored the highest in the J.D. Power analyst's 2004 Indonesia Sales Satisfaction Index Study. The German-based automaker also topped the group's Customer Satisfaction Index Study for the second consecutive year. BMW scored 749 from the maximum 1,000 points in the sales satisfaction index, leading the industry in the dealer facility, salesperson and delivery process categories. For customer satisfaction, it scored 783 points.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to?
Deadlock in the House: Where will it lead us to? Mochtar Buchori, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) has been for days trapped in a deadlock, after it tried to distribute leadership posts for its commissions and auxiliary bodies among its ten factions. The scene that emerged over the last few days is all too familiar to me. Even from outside the chambers of the House, a tense atmosphere can be felt. What is this deadlock really about?
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Discourse - 1x50
1. Discourse - 1x50 'Our representatives in the House need to grow up' 2. NU -------- 2 x24 Thai tragedy has nothing to do with religion: NU 3. Asia ------ 1x50 Americans in Asia keeping close eye on poll, ready to party 4. Market ---- 1x30 Jakarta stock index hits record high
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
House in war for political supremacy
House in war for political supremacy Ridwan Max Sijabat & Meidyatama Suryodiningrat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta We all knew this would happen. A political impasse pitting the majority opposition coalition against the minority coalition aligned with the President. But few would have predicted it would happen this soon. Even fewer thought it would erupt over an issue so seemingly trivial.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt decision on Ciremai protested
Govt decision on Ciremai protested KUNINGAN, West Java: Environmental activists criticized on Tuesday the government's recent decision that named the area surrounding Mount Ciremai as a national park. Having named the 15,000 hectares a National Park, local residents would be prevented from seeking a living in the area, including growing plants there, said Avo Juhartono, the chief of Mount Ciremai Conservation Task Force. Avo said that the decision was short-sighted and thus had to be revoked.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth
Over 100 lawmakers yet to declare wealth JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) announced on Tuesday it was still waiting for more than 100 legislators to submit reports declaring their personal wealth. As of Tuesday, the commission had received 409 reports filled by members of the 550-strong House of Representatives.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
;JP;DAN;
;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates Nov. 2 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates Nov.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle East
Ramadhan with eggplant a la Middle East A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta To welcome Ramadhan, Jakarta's JW Marriott Hotel has invited the head chef of its sister hotel in Dubai to show how to prepare Middle Eastern cuisine popular during the fasting month. Chef Khalil Zakeen demonstrated the preparation of three favorite cuisines: moutabel, Sheikh All Mahisy and katayef bil achta, to several guests and journalists.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Our public representatives in the House need to grow up
Our public representatives in the House need to grow up The Jakarta Post/Jakarta M. Akil Mochtar, a member of the House of Representatives honor council, recently shared his views with The Jakarta Post's Kurniawan Hari about the ongoing clash between opposing camps in the House. Here are the excerpts. Question: How do you feel about the ongoing clashes in the House? Answer: I think the most important thing is consolidation and structural reform.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civil servants to sign contract
Civil servants to sign contract BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: State Minister for Administrative Reform Taufik Effendi said he was preparing performance contract for each civil servant and government official to sign. "The contract serves as a measure to control the way the state apparatus carries out its jobs and responsibilities," Taufik said on his visit here on Tuesday.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan awards RI citizen
Japan awards RI citizen JAKARTA: The Government of Japan conferred on Wednesday the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon award to Kusnaeni, a former senior technical officer from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade. In its press release, the Japan Embassy said Kusnaeni was awarded in recognition of his meritorious services to the promotion of Japan and Indonesia relationship and economic exchange. --JP
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nicotine causes nonsmokers to suffer
Nicotine causes nonsmokers to suffer Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Dina Rahmawati has never smoked a cigarette, but she spent her childhood surrounded by smokers and now suffers from larynx cancer. She had a relatively healthy lifestyle, but was suddenly diagnosed with the life-threatening disease eight years ago. She was 45 then. "My husband does not smoke, but my father and my brothers did. I've been exposed to cigarette smoke since the day I was born.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police told to probe into corruption in steel mills
Police told to probe into corruption in steel mills The Jakarta Post Jakarta Around 200 students and activists staged a demonstration at National Police Headquarters on Tuesday, demanding the police investigate an alleged financial scandal involving three steel mills of the Gunawan Steel Group in the East Java capital of Surabaya, believed to have caused more than Rp 1.2 trillion in state losses.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests
Thai government's crackdown on Muslim protests The persistent clashes in Thailand's southern provinces are consistently cast by the government as a law and order issue. On Monday, the third serious outbreak this year alone saw lawful authority challenged when protesters attacked a police station to free defense volunteers held on suspicion of passing arms to Islamic militants. The cause and effect is troubling enough, without resurgent Islam having re-energized a dormant secessionist lobby.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
National Sports Council urges government to develop regions
National Sports Council urges government to develop regions Eva C. Komandjaja and Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) has urged the newly revived state sports department to start facilitating the establishment of sports infrastructure in remote areas across the country. Djoko Pramono, head of development affairs at KONI, raised the urgent need to build sports academies like the one in Ragunan, South Jakarta, in every province.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPI wants more say in campaign rules
KPI wants more say in campaign rules The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) demanded on Tuesday that it be given greater authority in drawing up regulations pertaining to advertisements and announcements placed by political parties in the electronic media to enable the institution to deal with media-related election campaign violations.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five arrested for dynamite fishing
Five arrested for dynamite fishing PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police arrested on Monday night five residents from neighboring Gorontalo province for dynamite fishing in Tomini Gulf, Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi. They were also charged for polluting the gulf. Police confiscated various evidence, including eight home-made bombs, cables, two matches and 12 volt-storage battery, said Central Sulawesi Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Rais Adam.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 28
1 x 28 Ex-council chief gets 8 years JP/5/THR Councillors ask for Rp 500m in holiday bonuses JP/5/5scandal 2 x 21 Probe into corruption in steel mills sought
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP asks credit raters for more time
RP asks credit raters for more time MANILA: The Philippines Central Bank has asked international credit rating agencies for more time to pass crucial revenue measures before downgrading the country's outlook. The Today newspaper said on Tuesday governor Rafael Buenaventura was reacting to concerns of international creditors that revenue measures pending in Congress would not raise the amounts originally envisioned by President Gloria Arroyo.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Some 3,000 police hunt for top terror suspects
Some 3,000 police hunt for top terror suspects Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post/Cirebon National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said police would intensify their search, mostly in West Java, for Dr. Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Mohd. Top, key suspects in the Australian Embassy attack. Da'i said some 3,000 police officers had been deployed in the search in West Java, where the wanted fugitives had likely found a safe haven.
Wed, 03 Nov 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police destroy pirated disks
Police destroy pirated disks TANGERANG: A total of 135,210 pirated video compact disks (VCDs) and digital versatile disks (DVDs) were destroyed by police at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday. Airport Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Firman Shantyabudi said the pirated discs had been seized from three trucks at the airport's cargo area during a raid last week. "The pirated disks were to be sent to Denpasar, Banjarmasin and Pekanbaru using a cargo service company," he said.