Archive: 18 February 2004
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Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Five killed, six injured in earthquake
Five killed, six injured in earthquakeKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra At least five people, including a mother and her daughter, were killed and six others were severely injured after a fairly strong earthquake hit West Sumatra on Monday night.The earthquake, measuring 5.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
HANOI: British energy giant BP said on Tuesday its Nam Con Son
HANOI: British energy giant BP said on Tuesday its Nam Con Son field, the largest foreign oil and gas project in Vietnam, has generated one billion cubic metres of gas sales.The company said it reached the milestone on Sunday, 14 months after its 399 kilometer pipeline -- the world's longest --...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Jasa Marga plans to sell 40 percent staje in in November
Jasa Marga plans to sell 40 percent staje in in NovemberRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga may sell 40 percent of its shares to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) in November after the conclusion of the general election, a senior...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
RP denounces communist attacks
RP denounces communist attacksPHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo denounced on Tuesday a wave of communist guerrilla attacks in the Philippines over the past week, but said negotiations to settle the 35-year insurgency remained on track.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Experts seek to dispel distrust between governmenr and Papua
Experts seek to dispel distrust between governmenr and PapuaRidwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A seminar featuring respected intellectuals, analysts and religious leaders has urged the government to lift Presidential Instruction No.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Japan, China report fresh outbreaks of bird flu
Japan, China report fresh outbreaks of bird fluMiho Yoshikawa Reuters TokyoJapan confirmed a new outbreak of bird flu on Tuesday, thwarting its plans to declare an end to the scourge there, while China confirmed two more outbreaks among poultry in a central province.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
To punish or aquit,
To punish or aquit, a difficult decision From Koran TempoThe judges who sentenced Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung to three years in prison should protest the Supreme Court's decision to acquit him by resigning.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Bird flu may cost Vietnam 1.8% of GDP
Bird flu may cost Vietnam 1.8% of GDPAgence France-Presse HanoiThe World Bank said on Tuesday the culling of all Vietnam's poultry to contain its bird flu outbreak could cost 1.8 percent of gross domestic product or US$690 million in economic losses.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
PKB supporter first up on election infraction
PKB supporter first up on election infractionEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's first-ever trial for a violation of election rules will start on Thursday at the Central Jakarta District Court, for a supporter of a legislative candidate from the National Awakening Party (PKB).
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Asthma on rise in Asia from pollution
Asthma on rise in Asia from pollutionMichael Mathes Agence France-Presse BangkokAsia's rapid urbanization, dangerous pollution levels and poor medical treatment have triggered an alarming increase in asthma which affects 300 million people worldwide, experts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Police nab arms smugglers
Police nab arms smugglers JAKARTA: The North Sumatra Police have detained seven members of two arms smuggling rings that allegedly supplied weapons to the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).National Police deputy spokesperson Brig. Gen.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Fire damages market in Ciputat
Fire damages market in CiputatMore than 100 kiosks in the Jombang traditional market in Ciputat, Tangerang, were destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening. The owner of three kiosks in the market was quoted as saying by Elshinta radio the fire began at about 6:30 p.m.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Jasa Marga plans to launch IPO in November
Jasa Marga plans to launch IPO in NovemberRendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post JakartaState-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga may sell 40 percent of its shares to the public via an initial public offering (IPO) in November after the conclusion of the general election, a senior official said.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Supreme Court's ruling
Supreme Court's rulingFrom Bisnis Indonesia The Supreme Court ruling to exonerate Akbar Tandjung is just a plagiarized, humorous piece by Srimulat, one of the country's famous groups of comedians. However, it falls flat as a joke.Unfortunately, ordinary citizens can do nothing about this.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Locals, Pertamina to end Tambun oil field dispute
Locals, Pertamina to end Tambun oil field disputeUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Bekasi Residents of Kedung Jaya village in Babelan district, Bekasi regency, will meet with officials from state oil company Pertamina on Thursday to discuss the tanker trucks that pass the village on their way to and...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Doctors confirm dengue caused by new strain
Doctors confirm dengue caused by new strainThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Doctors treating hemorrhagic fever patients confirmed on Tuesday the government's suspicion of a new sub-variant of the dengue fever virus that was responsible for the outbreak in several regions.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
War of information
War of informationFrom Media IndonesiaSome experts say that information control is a precondition for global domination. Wiretapping is, in fact, a method to gain information by illegal means. It is only legalized by countries in government institutions, such as intelligence agencies or its secret...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Rupiah Rates Feb. 17
Rupiah Rates Feb. 17 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,056.50 6,259.15 6,693.12 6,622.30 Brunei dollar 1 5,306.05 4,706.65 5,032.81 4,979.73 Canadian dollar 1 6,764.01 6,001.22 6,415.70 6,349.40 Swiss franc 1 7,212.13 6,398.64 6,840.74 6,769.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Britain queries polls security
Britain queries polls security JAKARTA: British Senior Minister Lord Powell on Tuesday met House Speaker Akbar Tandjung to discuss the preparations of the national elections scheduled for April 5.During the meeting, Powell raised questions about security ahead of the elections.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
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;JP;HPR; ANPAk..r.. Editorial-Kampar-Protests Chaos in Kampar JP/6/6EDIT-18Chaos in Kampar It may be the buildup of pressure taking its toll, or it may simply be the arrogance of power finding an outlet.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Rebel governor's wife arrested
Rebel governor's wife arrested BANDA ACEH: The wife of a senior rebel commander was among four guerrillas arrested on Monday during a raid on a rebel hideout at Manggeng in Southwest Aceh district, military spokesman Lt. Col. Asep Sapari said.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Film on Porsea shines in Tokyo
Film on Porsea shines in Tokyo JAKARTA: A documentary film about the struggle of North Sumatra villagers against a giant wood pulp company to preserve their environment drew praise during the 12th Earth Vision Film Festival in Tokyo recently.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Marines form second division
Marines form second division JAKARTA: Seven thousand new marines formed the Navy's second division on Tuesday, their main duty to guard against foreign incursions, Navy Chief of Staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh said.The extra recruits will bring the total number of marines to 17,000.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Akbar acquittal raises doubts over prospects for judicial reform
Akbar acquittal raises doubts over prospects for judicial reformMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Judicial reform will face additional challenges following the controversial acquittal of House of Representatives Speaker Akbar Tandjung on corruption charges, legal observers said.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Wiranto meets influential Muslim leader in East Java
Wiranto meets influential Muslim leader in East JavaIndra Harsaputra and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Tuban/Jakarta Presidential hopeful Gen. (ret) Wiranto met with influential Muslim leader Kyai Abdullah Faqih in Tuban, East Java, on Tuesday, accompanied by former president Abdurrahman "Gus...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
On crooked politicians
On crooked politiciansFrom GatraIn the period of reform no significant political change was introduced because the majority of politicians were perceivably exponents of the New Order. Even some newcomers in politics also have the vision and mission of the old regime.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Farcical trial
Farcical trial of Akbar Tandjung From Koran Tempo Securing justice in this country seems a difficult task, even more so in the case of the misappropriation of State Logistics Agency (Bulog) funds allegedly involving Akbar Tandjung.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
2004 Cigna tennis tournament begins Sunday in Jakarta
2004 Cigna tennis tournament begins Sunday in JakartaZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fifth Cigna Open tennis tournament will be held at the Executive Club Jakarta Hilton International from Feb. 22 to Feb. 29, with 155 players competing for a total cash prize of Rp 100 million (US$11,800).
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Kijang taxis to serve the city
Kijang taxis to serve the city JAKARTA: City administration had floated an idea to launch a new taxi service using Kijang minivans, which can carry at least six passengers.The administration claimed Kijang taxis, the first batch of 50 of which will soon be traversing the city, provide better...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Tennis fans' unruly behavior
Tennis fans' unruly behavior I was in a crowd cheering for the Japanese team in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group I tie on Sunday, Feb. 8, the final day of a three-day series of matches against Indonesia.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Interplay between RI foreign policy and intelligence
Interplay between RI foreign policy and intelligenceBantarto Bandoro, Editor, "The Indonesian Quarterly", Centre For Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta bandoro@csis.or.id We can make assessments. We can also make probability judgments on what will happen.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Shell unit wins license to distribute fuel in RI
Shell unit wins license to distribute fuel in RIThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issued licenses to six companies including the local unit of Royal Dutch/Shell Group to distribute fuel here, an industry official said.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Thailand to build border security fence
Thailand to build border security fenceBoonradom Chitradorn Agence France-Presse BangkokThailand will build a security fence along sections of its border with Malaysia as part of efforts to curb deadly unrest in the Muslim-majority south, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
MUI declares lottery 'haram'
MUI declares lottery 'haram'Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After about a month of controversy, the planned fund-raising program proposed by PT Metropolitan Magnum Indonesia (MMI) has been deemed to resemble gambling and should thus be forbidden, the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) announced...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Five cops admit to beating students
Five cops admit to beating students JAKARTA: Jakarta Police officers questioned 22 members of the force who were allegedly involved in beating protesting students last Thursday, but only five of them have admitted to using violence, said spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
EU slams planned road through protected area
EU slams planned road through protected areaSimon Martin Agence France-Presse Aras Napal, North SumatraThe European Union's Environment Commissioner Margot Wallstrom on Tuesday ended a visit to a huge EU-funded conservation project, expressing alarm that a planned road network could spell disaster...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Various groups have expressed concern as just less than two
Various groups have expressed concern as just less than two months ahead of the legislative election, ballot boxes and ballot papers have not yet been distributed to remote electoral districts.KPU has proposed a Rp 900 billion (US$101 million) additional budget to the government due to the increase...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
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Integrity in government depends on the people Patrick Guntensperger Business Consultant Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com 2. Star -- Singapore issues down but not out 2 x 30 First WTO meeting of 2004 sees Singapore issues down but not out Martin Khor The Star
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Chaos in Kampar
Chaos in Kampar It may be the buildup of pressure taking its toll, or it may simply be the arrogance of power finding an outlet. Whatever the cause, the uncontrolled outbursts of emotion that Kampar regent Jefri Noer has been displaying in the past few days cannot but worsen the damage he has...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Investment may pick up in second half: Economist
Investment may pick up in second half: EconomistThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia could expect investment to pick up in the second half of this year, especially in machinery and equipment components, assuming that the general election starts smoothly, an economist said on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Legal experts to review Akbar verdict
Legal experts to review Akbar verdictTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Controversy surrounding the acquittal of Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung has driven a group of legal experts to examine the judges' verdict.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
1. DENGUE: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. DENGUE: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Doctors confirm dengue caused by new strain 2. FLOOD: 1 LINE, 19 COUNTS Jakarta on flood alert 3. MUI: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Ulema body declares lottery 'haram' 4. TIRO: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS RI welcomes GAM investigation
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Awareness key to dengue prevention
Awareness key to dengue preventionAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The frantic clean-up drives and fumigation of neighborhoods affected by the dengue fever outbreak will do little to stem the disease if people do not change their living habits, said a health official.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Jakarta on flood alert
Jakarta on flood alertDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Storms over Greater Jakarta in the last two days have swamped several areas and forced around 75 families from Semanan, West Jakarta, to flee from their drenched homes.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Polish President to visit Indonesia
Polish President to visit IndonesiaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski will meet with President Megawati Soekarnoputri when he arrives in Indonesia on Feb. 24 for a three-day trade visit.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Court proceeds with Marriott trial
Court proceeds with Marriott trial JAKARTA: A panel of judges at the South Jakarta District Court decided on Tuesday to proceed with the trial of Mohammad Rais, who was charged with responsibility for the Marriott bombing on Aug. 5, 2003, rejecting the defense argument.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Parties' state assets suit to be settled out of court
Parties' state assets suit to be settled out of courtM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Political parties protesting over the control of state assets by three major political parties eventually agreed on Tuesday to settle the matter out of court under the supervision of a judge of the...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Caption for Spotlight advertisement column.
Caption for Spotlight advertisement column. BEST GRAN MAHAKAM HOTEL EMPLOYEE: Staff of Gran Mahakam Hotel attended the general staff meeting on Feb. 5, to honor employees' achievements for 2003. Taking place in the Jasmine room, the event included the awarding of "Best Employee of the Year 2003",...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Zhu upsets Utut in Makita chess tourney
Zhu upsets Utut in Makita chess tourneyMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Zhu Chen and Antoaneta Stefanova raised their games on Tuesday to beat their respective Indonesian men's rivals in the second round of the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Meity Mengdon, the green crusader
Meity Mengdon, the green crusaderFabio Scarpello, Contributor, Bunaken, North Sulawesi Barely known outside the country's environmentalist circle, the petite Meity Mengdon is softly spoken, has a gentle attitude, and a perpetual smile.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
S'pore, Panama to discuss FTA
S'pore, Panama to discuss FTA SINGAPORE: Singapore and Panama announced on Tuesday they had decided to start negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with the aim of completing talks within a year.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
National groups rebuke Jefri for insult
National groups rebuke Jefri for insult Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, RiauTwo prominent national organizations rebuked Kampar Regent Jefri Noer on Tuesday for insulting the educational profession and demanded he apologize for the incident.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, February 18, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, February 18, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 12:30 p.m.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Survey says Indonesians mobile phone-crazy
Survey says Indonesians mobile phone-crazySari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesians are crazy about mobile phones and many cannot live without them, said a survey conducted by Siemens Mobile Phones and GFK Marketing Services.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Government ponders bill on Cabinet dissolution
Government ponders bill on Cabinet dissolutionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Reconfirming its refusal to deliberate the presidential bill put forth by the House of Representatives, the government said on Monday it would instead propose a bill on the formation and dissolution of the...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
State shipyards suffer declining business
State shipyards suffer declining businessRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned shipyards PT PAL Indonesia and PT Dok & Perkapalan Kodja Bahari (DKB) said they are experiencing a business downturn due to the lack of government support for the shipping industry.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
RI hails GAM investigation
RI hails GAM investigationTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta welcomed on Tuesday Sweden's plan to begin a preliminary investigation of the leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), who are now Swedish citizens, saying the move would help resolve the rebellion in the country's...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.17, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.17, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ______________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Jakarta Fair 2004 to get makeover in 2004
Jakarta Fair 2004 to get makeover in 2004Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Fair 2004 is about to get bigger and brighter, with more entertainment and cultural events in store to pull in larger crowds, its new management says.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Prominent groups rebuke Jefri for insult
Prominent groups rebuke Jefri for insultHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Two prominent national organizations rebuked Kampar Regent Jefri Noer on Tuesday for insulting the educational profession and demanded he apologize for the incident.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Monorail transport
Monorail transportFrom Warta KotaFollowing the launching of the trans-Jakarta busway system, the Jakarta provincial government plans to build a monorail transport project for the city starting this year.Costing Rp 4.59 trillion, it will cover the routes of Kampung Melayu-Roxy (12.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Naming people with AIDS May I strongly protest your naming of the person who died of AIDS in Mataram (First AIDS death reported in NTB, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 17, 2004, page 5). This violates the accepted principles of ethical and empathetic journalism.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Integrity in government is up to the people
Integrity in government is up to the peoplePatrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com While the idealists among us may feel that the acquittal of Akbar Tandjung on charges of corruption is enough to make one throw one's hands up in frustration and the cynics...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
1. TOLL: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TOLL: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Jasa Marga plans to sell 40 percent stake in November 2. SYDNEY: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Riot exposes Aboriginal despair 3. GDP: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Investment may pick up in second half: Economist 4.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
'Ministers can afford to take the toll road'
'Ministers can afford to take the toll road'According to the law, road users must give priority to -- in order of urgency -- fire trucks, ambulances, traffic patrol vehicles, vehicles of the head of state or state visitors, hearses, convoys or parades, vehicles of people with disabilities, and...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Lippo Bank to boost new loans this year: CEO
Lippo Bank to boost new loans this year: CEOP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lippo Bank, the country's sixth largest bank, plans to boost new lending by at least 80 percent this year, according to its president Joseph Luhukay.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
KPU, bidders agree on ballot printing price
KPU, bidders agree on ballot printing priceMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) and 14 of 18 bidders have agreed on ballot printing price of Rp 275 per ballot, but the commission has yet to announce the tender winner.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Govt fronts bill on Cabinet dissolution
Govt fronts bill on Cabinet dissolutionKurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post JakartaReconfirming its refusal to deliberate the presidential bill put forth by the House of Representatives, the government said on Monday it would instead propose a bill on the formation and dissolution of the Cabinet.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Kadin to select new chairman amid global trade challenges
Kadin to select new chairman amid global trade challengesLeony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is set to select a new chairman later this week, as the business lobby group struggles to deal with globalization challenges and economic...
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
39 detainees live with HIV
39 detainees live with HIV DEPOK: Thirty-nine people detained at the Depok City Police precinct between October and December last year were Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) carriers, the municipal health agency announced on Tuesday.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
1. JUDICIARY: 48 PT, 3 COLS, 3 X 18
1. JUDICIARY: 48 PT, 3 COLS, 3 X 18 Akbar acquittal raises doubts over prospects for judicial reform 2. QUAKE: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 27 Five killed, six injured in earthquake in West Sumatra 3. WIRANTO: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Wiranto meets influential Muslim leaders in East Java 4.
Wed, 18 Feb 2004
Polluters must be tried
Polluters must be triedFrom Koran Tempo The environmental damage occurring today is a direct result of the improper management of natural resources in the past.The environmental aspect was severely neglected because of the government's poor legal approach and the insufficient public participation...