Archive: 12 February 2004
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Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mohamad Abdun Nasir
Mohamad Abdun Nasir Leiden 2. yALE -- Headscarf ban misses the point 1 x 30 Headscarf ban misses the point Shada Islam Journalist Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Brussels
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Answer to country's woes lies in 'time-tested values'
Answer to country's woes lies in 'time-tested values' Rais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta During the latter years of former president Soeharto's rule, it became apparent that a number of senior figures in the military were unhappy at his leaning toward politically aspiring Muslim groups.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers urge free-trade zone status for Batam
Lawmakers urge free-trade zone status for Batam Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawmakers have criticized the government for being too slow in drafting a law on free-trade zone (FTZ) status for Batam, saying that further delays will harm the investment climate in the industrial island.
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Thursday, February 12, 2004
Thursday, February 12, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:00 Music: Sik Asik 9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz 10:00 TV Drama: Nostalgia 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Quiz 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Trend 4:00 City News 5:30 Comedy: Canda 6:00 TV Drama: Cinta Yang Ku Mau 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:30 TV Drama: Klasik Kangxi 12:30 a.m.
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The party's aims to build a nation that is just and united
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
Change from within first
Change from within first From Republika Articles on Chinese-Indonesians recently published in Warta Kota daily suggest that Indonesian citizens of Chinese descent are still subject to discrimination in this country. As an example, they receive different treatment in processing documents like identity cards, birth and marriage certificates. In fact, the government from the period of BJ Habibie to the term of Abdurrahman Wahid improved the various regulations concerning Chinese-Indonesians.
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Conference to discuss image of Islam
Conference to discuss image of Islam JAKARTA: The International Conference of Islamic Scholars, scheduled to take place on Feb. 23, 2004, will not only discuss religious issues, but the image of Islam in Indonesia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said an appropriate image of Islam was needed to counter opinions that pesantren (Islamic boarding schools) were a breeding ground for terrorists.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election violations increase
Election violations increase JAKARTA: The police recorded 15 cases of election violations in Jakarta, Tangerang, Bekasi and Depok, most of which were early campaigning. The latest figures showed an addition of seven cases within the last two weeks. "Of the 15 cases, we have submitted four to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office," Jakarta Police detectives chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Wednesday, but refused to elaborate.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
ADB signs $85m loan to help SMEs
ADB signs $85m loan to help SMEs Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Asian Development Bank (ADB), one of the country's major lenders, said on Wednesday it had signed a US$85 million export credit agreement with six local banks -- including Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) and Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI).
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Ink bidders' funds doubted
Ink bidders' funds doubted Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Doubts over the financial capability of companies participating in the General Elections Commission (KPU)'s ink tender are looming large as the date for the commission to pick four winners is fast approaching. Secretary of KPU's ink tender committee H. A. Royadi said on Wednesday that the commission planned to sign contracts with the winners on Monday at the latest.
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NGOs urge timber companies to pay their debts
NGOs urge timber companies to pay their debts P.C. Naommy The Jakarta Post Jakarta Environmental organizations and a corruption watchdog said on Wednesday they were giving 601 companies 30 days to pay reforestation funds and royalty arrears or they would announce their names to the public.
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Telkomsel revenue up 47% to Rp 11t
Telkomsel revenue up 47% to Rp 11t JAKARTA: PT Telekomunikasi Selular Indonesia, or Telkomsel, the country's largest cellular phone company, Wednesday said 2003 revenue rose by 47 percent on year due to an increase in its subscribers base. Revenue last year rose to Rp 11 trillion (US$1.3 billion) from Rp 7.5 trillion a year earlier, Telkomsel spokesman Suryo Hadiyanto told reporters. The company's subscribers for the year rose 60 percent to 9.6 million from 6 million in 2002.
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Call for Islamic coalition
Call for Islamic coalition From Republika My suggestion in 2001 that only one Islamic party should be set up received a muted response from the Muslim party elite. In 2003 I attended three meetings with Islamic and Muslim-based parties to voice the same aspiration, but failed to secure any follow-up while general elections were approaching. On Jan.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tour de Langkawi cycling results
Tour de Langkawi cycling results JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia, Feb 11 (AFP) - Results from the Cycling Tour de Langkawi Sixth stage here on Wednesday, a 175.2km ride from Muar to Johor Bahru 1. Ivan Quaranta (Bra) Formaggi Pinzolo Fiave 3hrs 39mins 20secs 2. Luciano Pagliarini (Bra) Lampre s.t. 3. Ruben Bongiorno (Arg) Ceramiche Panaria-Margres s.t. 4. Gordon Fraser (Can) Health Net Pro s.t. 5. Eugene Moriarty (Irl) Ireland s.t. Overall 1. Marlon Perez (Col) 17hours 46mins 38secs, 2.
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Nabiel loses case against BP Panture
Nabiel loses case against BP Panture M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Environmental protection efforts suffered a setback on Wednesday after the Jakarta State Administrative Court ruled in favor of the Jakarta Waterfront Development Board (BP Pantura) in its dispute against the State Minister of the Environment over a controversial land reclamation project for Jakarta's northern coast. The panel of judges ruled that Decree No.
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Dossiers on BNI suspects completed
Dossiers on BNI suspects completed JAKARTA: The National Police submitted to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Wednesday two files of dossiers on nine suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 billion) BNI scam, after more than five months of investigation. The dossier on former BNI Kebayoran Baru branch operational manager Nirwan Ali was revised after prosecutors deemed it incomplete early last month.
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Govt refuses to discuss presidency bill
Govt refuses to discuss presidency bill Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawmakers' hopes of endorsing the presidency bill during their term dimmed after the government rejected on Wednesday the draft unless it is overhauled. Claiming that almost 70 percent of the draft contents are outdated and contradict the amended 1945 Constitution, the government said the bill should be dropped.
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New calf brings hope to Sumatran elephants
New calf brings hope to Sumatran elephants ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Staff members of the Safari National Park II in Prigen, East Java are rejoicing in the birth of a male Sumatran elephant (Elephas Maximus) calf. The calf was born at 9:45 a.m. on Monday to bull Subaru and cow Rahayu. He weighs 75 kilograms, and is 120 centimeters long and 90 centimeters tall.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garuda Indonesia hurt by global uncertainties
Garuda Indonesia hurt by global uncertainties Dadan Wijaksana Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Citing unfavorable global conditions and stiffer competition at home, national carrier Garuda Indonesia's pre-tax profits in 2003 nose-dived by 76 percent from the previous year, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt awards WHO's SE Asia director
Govt awards WHO's SE Asia director JAKARTA: The government conferred on Wednesday the Satya Lencana Wirakarya medal on the World Health Organization (WHO) director for Southeast Asia, Uton Muchtar Rafei. The award, the highest in the health sector, was presented by Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla. Also attending the presentation was Minister of Health Ahmad Sujudi.
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Bird flu outbreak impacts Asian politics
Bird flu outbreak impacts Asian politics Eric Teo Chu-cheow, The China Daily, Asia News Network, Beijing In Southeast Asia, avian or bird flu has infected poultry in five of the 10 Association of Southeast Asian Nations countries: Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia. A regional meeting convened by Thailand on Jan. 28 in Bangkok clearly highlighted the flu's "regional dimension" and the utmost necessity for regional co-operation and a regional approach in eradicating it.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister annoyed by worker extortion
Minister annoyed by worker extortion Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The extortion of Indonesian migrant workers when they returned home continued despite measures to curb the practice, the minister responsible for their welfare told a House of Representatives commission on Wednesday. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea expressed his frustration to the Commission VI on labor and social affairs, saying his efforts to stamp out the problem had proved ineffectual.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deadline set for MOU with M'sia
Deadline set for MOU with M'sia 2. Ink (2x 14) Ink bidders' funds doubted 3. PMI (2 x 24) Red Cross appeals for safe access to Acehnese 4. WHO (2 x 20) Govt lacks money for bird flu campaign 5. SADAP (2X20) Diplomatic corps warned of wiretapping
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garuda hurt by global uncertainties
Garuda hurt by global uncertainties Dadan Wijaksana Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta Citing unfavorable global conditions and stiffer competition at home, national carrier Garuda Indonesia's pre-tax profits in 2003 nose-dived by 76 percent from the previous year, it was revealed on Wednesday. Garuda President Indra Setiawan said that the company posted Rp 238.7 billion (about US$28 million) in pre-tax profits last year, a sharp decline from Rp 1 trillion booked a year earlier.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tommy given pass for medical checkup
Tommy given pass for medical checkup M. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A team of 10 doctors at Gatot Subroto Army Hospital is expected to carry out a thorough medical checkup -- using state-of-the-art equipment -- on convict Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, former president Soeharto's youngest son, on Thursday to determine the seriousness of his illness.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reporters distribute meals to workers
Reporters distribute meals to workers BOGOR: In conjunction with the commemoration of the National Press Day, which falls on Feb. 9, reporters distributed food packages on Wednesday to railway workers, security guards at hospitals and Katulampa floodgate attendants. The coordinator, Daatje S. Achmad, said the workers "had sincerely helped the journalists in covering stories on floods and criminals". The event was also held in cooperation with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture. -- JP
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Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 12, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, February 12, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Photographs featuring works by Indonesian noted photographer Rama Surya and William R Durman, Cottage Art, Jl By Pass Ngurah Rai 888XX, Pemogan, Denpasar, until Feb. 20. * Painting What is behind a Picture? at K. Sudana Gallery - Campuhan, Ubud. The exhibition will be opened by a performance by I Ketut Sugantika: Journey of a Pig, the exhibition continues until Feb. 29.
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Bank interest and sharia
Bank interest and sharia 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
House approves sales of Permata, other banks
House approves sales of Permata, other banks Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives finally approved on Wednesday the government's plan to sell a majority stake in Bank Permata and a minority stake in several other banks. Chairman of House Commission IX on financial affairs Emir Moeis said the commission approved the sale of a 71 percent stake in Permata, with 51 percent to be sold to a strategic investor and 20 percent to public investors.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt tries to stop Cemex exit
Govt tries to stop Cemex exit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government said it will try to prevent Mexican-based cement giant Cemex SA from leaving the country by offering a settlement to resolve a protracted dispute over the company's investment in this country. "I cannot reveal what option the government will take now, because it is confidential.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers refute governor's statement, have yet to receive compensation
Farmers refute governor's statement, have yet to receive compensation Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fish farmers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, refuted Governor Sutiyoso's statement that the city administration had compensated them for the destruction of their ponds due to environmental pollution caused by a nearby dump. "We have not received any compensation. The administration hasn't even discussed it with us," farmer Edi Djubaedi told the press at his fish pond on Wednesday.
Thu, 12 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Painter Roedyat, a low profile eccentric
Painter Roedyat, a low profile eccentric Little did the Indonesian public realize that the country had lost one of its finest painters on April 8, 2002, when Roedyat Martadiradja died on that day at the age of 72. The public was not to blame because, despite his contribution to the treasury of Indonesian paintings, Roedyat did not like publicity about himself and never cared much as to whether his works were publicized by the media whenever he took part in an exhibition -- solo or group.
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Court to open BRI graft case
Court to open BRI graft case BOGOR: The Bogor Prosecutor's Office filed a graft case involving the state-owned Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) with the Bogor District Court on Wednesday, in a case that has allegedly caused a total of Rp 93.5 billion (US$11 million) in state losses. "We received the dossiers from the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office on Jan. 19 and we just completed the prosecution papers," prosecutor Indrasyah said. The court will hold the trial later this month.
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Pluit apartment tenants prepare to oppose eviction
Pluit apartment tenants prepare to oppose eviction Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hundreds of tenants at city-owned, low-cost rental apartments in Pluit, North Jakarta, waited anxiously on Wednesday afternoon for their planned eviction by apartment operator PT Jakarta Propertindo. They had gathered in front of their apartment buildings since morning, gearing up for the arrival of security guards and public order officers who might arrive at any time. "We are ready to face them.