Archive: 12 February 2004
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Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persik stumbles to 2-1 loss in Asian Champions League
Persik stumbles to 2-1 loss in Asian Champions League Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Kediri, East Java Indonesian champion Persik Kediri put up a tough fight against South Korean champion and heavily favored Seongnam Ilhwa Chunwa before losing 2-1 in their first-leg match of the Asian Champions League here on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pressures up over regent
Pressures up over regent Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Thousands of teachers and students in Kampar regency, some 60 kilometers west of the Riau capital of Pekanbaru, took to the streets again on Wednesday, forcing schools in the regency to close for a second day. Unlike the first day of the protest on Tuesday when demonstrators occupied government offices, the students and teachers descended on the office of Kampar Regency Council on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.11, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.11, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,125 75 115,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 260,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 75 -5 290,000 Alakasa Industrindo 180 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,150 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 30 0 20,000 Alumindo Light...
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Philip -- Coordinating against International terrorism: What
1. Philip -- Coordinating against International terrorism: What is to be done? 1 x 38 Coordination needed to fight terrorism Philips Jusario Vermonte Researcher Department of International Relations Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta 2. Pro11 -- Beyond the Sino-Japanese rivalry 1 X 45 Looking beyond Sino-Japanese rivalry Michael Armacost Project Syndicate 3.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah says he'll stick to the (road) rules
Hamzah says he'll stick to the (road) rules Following the public furor after his convoy occupied the busway lane to escape traffic congestion on Monday, Vice President Hamzah Haz has decided to observe the existing traffic rules. "I don't need other government officials reminding me of the regulations. From this day on, (my official motorcade) will stop at every red traffic light," he said after attending a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL under fire at environment talks
KL under fire at environment talks Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, which is hosting thousands of delegates to a major international conference on the environment, has found itself the target of strong criticism over illegal logging. The conservation group Greenpeace, in a document made available on the sidelines of the conference on Wednesday, accused Malaysia of "destructive forestry and corrupt land rights policies" often backed by "political nepotism".
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leave the cabinet
Leave the cabinet At least two questions beg to be answered regarding the statement of Coordinator Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla that they would leave the Cabinet as soon as they are officially named presidential candidates for the July elections. Government officials who plan to contest the national elections are also expected to follow suit.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Say 'I love you' with chocolate, red roses
Say 'I love you' with chocolate, red roses Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As Valentine's Day approaches right around the corner, chocolate and red rose sales has seen a significant increase. Elena Martha, co-owner of the Okky & Paul Cake, Chocolate and Bakery Shop in Manggarai, South Jakarta, said on Wednesday that demand for sweets and chocolates had increased by 30 percent.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Diplomatic corps warned of wiretapping
Diplomatic corps warned of wiretapping Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that wiretapping has become a global phenomenon and urged diplomats and staff at Indonesian Embassies abroad to be on the alert. Hassan said the United States and its allies had developed a system that could "monitor" over one million taps every half hour.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trace the past living at Tenganan village
Trace the past living at Tenganan village Rachel Greaves, Contributor, Bali Within a neat, walled township against a backdrop of jungle and angular hills, a group of excited young children are crouched around a shallow hole in the shade of a huge banyan tree. Curious, I approach them to find out what is going on. Each child is armed with a small stick; and apart from a couple of suppressed giggles, they all fall quiet in anticipation of my reaction. "Argggghh!" Shrieks of laughter ensue.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:General elections to run on schedule: Commission 2
* Headlines:General elections to run on schedule: Commission 2 * National:Red Cross appeals for safe access to Acehnese 4 * Archipelago:Pressures upped over Regent 5 * Opinion:The dispute over Islamic headscarves in the West 6 * City:Tommy given pass for medical checkup 8 * Sports:Henry reaches century to take Arsenal in the lead 10 * World:Israeli troops kill 13 Palestinians in Gaza 11 * Business:Garuda hurt by global uncertainties 13 * Features:Balinese masseurs mix old, new therapy 18
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students get suspended jail term in hostage case
Students get suspended jail term in hostage case YOGYAKARTA: The Bantul District Court handed down on Wednesday a suspended sentence of six months in jail and one year probation to two students for holding journalists hostage two years ago on campus. Wendy HS and Desi Suryanto were students at the Yogyakarta Indonesian Fine Arts Institute (ISI Yogyakarta) at the time of the incident.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deadline set for MOU with Malaysia
Deadline set for MOU with Malaysia Kurniawan Hari and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has set March 2004 as the deadline for signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Malaysia on labor in the formal sector; otherwise, Indonesia would suspend its labor supply to the neighboring country. The MOU won full support from the House of Representatives Commission VII on labor and social affairs at a hearing on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police brace for Akbar's verdict
Police brace for Akbar's verdict The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya/Medan Hundreds of police personnel will be deployed at the Supreme Court compound as security authorities brace up for possible violence during the corruption trial of Golkar Chairman Akbar Tandjung on Thursday. Jakarta Police spokesperson Sr. Comr.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religious harmony law imperative
Religious harmony law imperative From Koran Tempo Indonesia's pluralistic society badly needs a law on religious harmony because the existing rules on coexistence among religious groups impose no penalties, which has led to serious communal conflicts. The regulations governing this aspect of national life are still in the form of decrees from the Minister of Religious Affairs and joint decrees from the Minister of Religious Affairs and the Minister of Home Affairs.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gunawan stands trial for Asaba case
Gunawan stands trial for Asaba case The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The North Jakarta District Court opened on Wednesday the trial of Gunawan Santosa, the sole defendant in the murder of the president director of PT Aneka Sarana Bakti (Asaba), Boedyharto Angsono, and his bodyguard, Army Special Forces (Kopassus) member Second Sgt. Edi Siyep. Prosecutor Andi Herman charged the defendant with committing and ordering premeditated murder under Article 340 of the Criminal Code.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Utut vs Zhu in blindfold chess game
Utut vs Zhu in blindfold chess game Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Utut Adianto, Indonesia's number one chess grand master, is scheduled to take on world women's champion GM Zhu Chen of China in a two-game blindfold match on Sunday in a prelude to the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Tournament. While not playing their moves on a chessboard, Utut and Zhu will announce their moves through chess notation and match officials will move the pieces for them.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mina tragedy
Mina tragedy Those returning from this year's haj pilgrimage will for a long time mourn the death of the 244 pilgrims trampled to death in Mina during the "Stoning of the Devil" ritual, when thousands of people of different nationalities formed an uncontrollable and angry mob. I happened to be lucky enough to be chosen to perform the haj this year after waiting for about fifty years, mostly due to a lack of financial resources.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muhammadiyah endorsement of Amien Rais regretted
Muhammadiyah endorsement of Amien Rais regretted Kurniawan Hari and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Criticism greeted the official support from the country's second largest Muslim organization Muhammadiyah for Amien Rais' presidential bid on Wednesday, with a political observer expressing fear that the move would jeopardize the moderate orientation of the organization. Muhammadiyah deputy secretary Hajriyanto Y.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. naval commander meets TNI chief
U.S. naval commander meets TNI chief JAKARTA: Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto held talks with visiting United States Pacific Commander Adm. Thomas B. Fargo at the TNI Headquarters in Cilangkap, East Jakarta, on Wednesday. The talks were aimed at improving military cooperation between the two countries, which have not yet returned to normal following the U.S. arms embargo in the last few years. Fargo was accompanied by U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia Ralph L. Boyce.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU told to consider quick ink re-tender
KPU told to consider quick ink re-tender Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A monopoly watchdog has suggested that the General Elections Commission (KPU) consider repeating the ink tender due to the dubious financial capability of the final eight bidders. Monopoly Watch chairman Samuel Nitisaputra said on Saturday the KPU should keep the option for re-tendering wide open to avoid irregularities in the Rp 150 billion (US$17.7 million) tender.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
3-in-1 exemption for diplomats?
3-in-1 exemption for diplomats? From Koran Tempo For the time being, foreign diplomats are not subject to the 3-in-1 traffic rule, according to Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso. This, I think, is outrageous. Based on the Vienna Convention, reciprocally diplomats have legal immunity, covering tax exemption and other privileges. But they, like our diplomats abroad, should respect local laws. It means that the immunity is not unlimited freedom.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Red Cross appeals for safe access to Acehnese
Red Cross appeals for safe access to Acehnese Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) urged on Wednesday the two warring parties in Aceh to allow humanitarian workers to move around freely when carrying out their duties there. It also called on both the Indonesian Military (TNI) and Free Aceh Movement (GAM) not to interfere in the work of humanitarian volunteers to prevent them from harm.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I'm sure my money goes to the state if I go to court'
'I'm sure my money goes to the state if I go to court' Most traffic violators prefer to bribe their way out of a ticket rather than have to go to court, which most people imagine to be a time-consuming and complicated process. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue. Anto, 30, is a freelance copywriter who lives in Klender, East Jakarta: Going to court for a traffic offense is annoying.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt lacks money for bird flu campaign
Govt lacks money for bird flu campaign Eva C. Komandjaja and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya The government admitted on Wednesday it could not organize a public campaign to contain the spread of bird flu due to a lack of funds. Director General of Communicable Diseases at the Ministry of Health Umar Fahmi told The Jakarta Post most of the budget allocated to control the outbreak had been spent on educating poultry farmers and workers.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mina stampede must not recur
Mina stampede must not recur The 205,000 Indonesian pilgrims heading back home from Mecca this year will have had a variety of experiences, be they good or bad. However, the tragedy at Mina -- the stampede at the devil- pelting ritual in which 57 Indonesians were killed -- is likely to be at the forefront of their minds. The Indonesian casualties could have been avoided if the victims abided by the schedules set for their rituals.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Outline of PKP Indonesia's platform:
Outline of PKP Indonesia's platform: The party's aims to build a nation that is just and united based on the supremacy of the law. Its mission includes defending the unitary state of the Republic based on Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution; struggling for a clean government which respects human rights, and a dignified nation in the international community with the ability to withstand global competition.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia bans chicken imports from United States
Indonesia bans chicken imports from United States Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has joined many other Asian countries to slap temporary bans on chicken imports from the United States, following the discovery of two birds with avian influenza (AI) in that country.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Crooked journos slammed
Crooked journos slammed Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Dozens of media representatives, students and activists held a rally against crooked journalists in Cirebon on Wednesday. Held amid a nationwide campaign against crooked politicians, the rally was organized by journalist groups, students and other non-governmental organizations.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister warns diplomatic corps of wiretapping
Minister warns diplomatic corps of wiretapping Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Wednesday that wiretapping has become a global phenomenon and urged diplomats and staff at Indonesian Embassies abroad to be on the alert. Hassan said the United States and its allies had developed a system that could "monitor" over one million taps every half hour.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom directors may face dismissal over audit
Telkom directors may face dismissal over audit Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering axing the board of directors and commissioners of state-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) over a reaudit of the company's 2002 financial report that resulted in a negative adjustment.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Church figure to visit Indonesia
Church figure to visit Indonesia JAKARTA: Seventh-day Adventist Church (GMAHK) World President Jan Paulsen is scheduled to arrive here on Thursday for a four- day visit. During his stay in Indonesia, Paulsen will make a courtesy call on President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla on Friday and meet with Indonesian Adventist Church leaders. "The visit of Dr.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Belfood sees a decline in sales
Belfood sees a decline in sales Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Frozen food manufacturer PT Belfoods Indonesia has seen declining sales and an export ban on its products by Japan as a result of the bird flu scare in Indonesia and the region.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
General election to run on schedule: Commission
General election to run on schedule: Commission Moch. N. Kurniawan and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) assured the public on Wednesday that despite technical and logistical problems, the upcoming general election would run smoothly and on schedule.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDK wants regime change, autonomy
PDK wants regime change, autonomy A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Unity Democratic Nationalist (PDK) Party has vowed to support the much-criticized regional autonomy program and to struggle to improve public administration. "To achieve these goals we need to change the current administration first," party secretary-general Rivai Pulungan said on his visit to The Jakarta Post on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Zob Ahan (Iri) 1 Pakhtakor (Uzb) 0
Zob Ahan (Iri) 1 Pakhtakor (Uzb) 0 BEC Tero (Tha) 4 Shanghai Shenhua (Chn) 1 Chonbuk Motors (Kor) 1 Jubilo Iwata (Jpn) 2 Hoang Anh Gia Lai (Vie) 5 PSM Makassar (Ina) 1 Persik Kediri (Ina) 1 Seongnam Ilhwa (Kor) 2
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Women trafficking gang uncovered
Women trafficking gang uncovered Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau The country's top detective, Comr. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng, said in Batam on Wednesday that the National Police, in cooperation with the Malaysian police, had uncovered a women trafficking syndicate. The syndicate, which sent Indonesian women to Malaysia to work as prostitutes, operated from 2001 to 2003.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank interest and syaria
Bank interest and syaria From Tempo As the polemics on the ruling made by the Council of Indonesian Ulema (MUI) that bank interests are forbidden according to the Islamic law are intensifying, I have been prompted to comment as follows: I know for sure that MUI has competent people who are very knowledgeable about the Islamic law, especially in relation to economic matters.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Coordinating needed to fight terrorism
Coordinating needed to fight terrorism Philips Jusario Vermonte, Researcher, Department of International Relations, Centre for Strategic and International Studies, (CSIS), Jakarta Two years have elapsed after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington D.C. During that time, several measures have been adopted in a concerted global attempt to combat international terrorism.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Balinese masseurs mix old and new therapy
Balinese masseurs mix old and new therapy Ni Luh Dian Purniawati, Contributor, Kuta As the sun rises, I Wayan Sudra prepares himself for the work day, although the clock has not yet struck seven. Someone has already been waiting a few hours outside Sudra's bale (bedroom). Within 15 minutes, Sudra is ready to serve his first client. He appears with a tender smile and approaches his guest. "Are you feeling better now?." The young man grins.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Honeymoon now over for busway
Honeymoon now over for busway Damar Harsanto and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Less than a month since Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso launched the busway project on Jan. 15 -- after being showered with praise -- the "city's best bus drivers" are now at the receiving end of harsh criticism from the TransJakarta Busway Management and the Jakarta Transportation Agency for their "bad behavior and bad habits".
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Conjoined twins separated in Yogyakarta
Conjoined twins separated in Yogyakarta YOGYAKARTA: Doctors at state-owned Sardjito Hospital here successfully separated on Wednesday 25-day-old conjoined twins Siti Maryati and Siti Maryani. The babies were born on Jan. 17. They were delivered by caesarean section at Margohusada Hospital in Wonogiri, Central Java. Their parents, Daryono, 27, and Luluk Kusnaini, 30, live in Pencil hamlet in Wonogiri.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang to have low-cost apartments
Tangerang to have low-cost apartments TANGERANG: Low-cost apartments will be built for the Tangerang municipality administration to rent out to accommodate people who live in flood-prone areas. Financed by the Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastucture, the apartments in Manis Jaya subdistrict, Jatiwangi, will be completed in February.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta
Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A monopoly watchdog has suggested that the General Elections Commission (KPU) consider repeating the ink tender due to the dubious financial capability of the final eight bidders. Monopoly Watch chairman Samuel Nitisaputra said on Saturday the KPU should keep the option for re-tendering wide open to avoid irregularities in the Rp 150 billion (US$17.7 million) tender.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
ANN members meet Malaysian PM Abdullah
ANN members meet Malaysian PM Abdullah Members of Asia News Network (ANN), including The Jakarta Post's editor-at-large Sabam Siagian, met Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur to introduce their organization to the premier. The delegation was led by ANN acting chairman Ravindra Kumar from the Indian newspaper The Statesman.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
N. Sumatra and Asahan Authority to save Lake Toba ecosystem
N. Sumatra and Asahan Authority to save Lake Toba ecosystem Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed by the provincial government of North Sumatra and the Asahan Authority, to save Lake Toba in the province. Having signed the MOU, North Sumatra Governor T. Rizal Nurdin and head of the Asahan Authority Saut M.P. Hutauruk, said that the two institutions would help protect the environment and ecosystem of Lake Toba.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Presidential hopeful refuses hotel bill
Presidential hopeful refuses hotel bill PHILIPPINES: A fringe candidate in May's presidential election in the Philippines was threatened with arrest on Wednesday after refusing to pay a hotel bill for his campaign staff, police said. Eddie Gil, who is scoring less than 1 percent in opinion polls ahead of the May 10 vote, barred himself in his room when staff of the VIP hotel in this southern city summoned police to have him arrested.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. FLU: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. FLU: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Indonesia bans chicken imports from U.S. 2. KL: 2 lines, 18 COUNTS Malaysia under fire at environment talks 3. PRESIDENCY: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Govt refuses to discuss presidency bill 4. HAMZAH: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Hamzah vows to stick to the (road) rules 5. PKPI: 1 LINE, 49 COUNTS Answer to country's woes 'lies in time-tested values'
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Street named after PMI volunteer
Street named after PMI volunteer BOGOR: The Bogor administration named a major thoroughfare after volunteer Dady Kusumayadi of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) on Wednesday, who died while evacuating landslide victims in Kampung Lengkong hamlet, Pasir Buncir subdistrict, Caringin, last year. Dady, or Bulldog to his close friends, died on Sept. 26, 2003, in an operation to dig out four illegal sand miners buried in a landslide. He was 32 years old.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
BMW 730 Li on sale for those who want a taste of luxury
BMW 730 Li on sale for those who want a taste of luxury Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The party mood that filled the air at the beginning of this year was utilized by the German carmaker BMW to launch its latest 7 Series model, the four-door BMW 730 Li recently. PT BMW Indonesia used the party atmosphere, which included the provision of cigars and cognac, to officially launch the car here at a cafe in Kemang, South Jakarta.