Archive: 20 February 2004
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Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mutual distrust hurts economy
Mutual distrust hurts economy Panelists at the business forum, which is being held as part of the current national congress of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin), raised fundamental issues which, if not adequately addressed, could hinder new investment, business development and consequently economic growth. Andrew Steer, the World Bank country director for Indonesia, observed that the government had little trust in the business community.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five stand trial for illegal campaign
Five stand trial for illegal campaign The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Five defendants, the first people charged under new laws banning early campaigning, stood trial at the Central Jakarta District Court on Thursday. The five -- PT Citra Bunda director Adi Hartono and his four employees Hartati, Nunik Wulandari, Sugiharto and Romlah -- were not accompanied by legal counsel. Presiding Judge Effendi Murod began the trial as the defendants did not contest the indictments.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah urges banks to resume lending role
Hamzah urges banks to resume lending role The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vice President Hamzah Haz urged bankers to immediately start providing credit for the business sector to "repay" the public for the money spent to finance troubled banks following the financial crisis in the late 1990s. "I expect the bankers to pay for the cost of the crisis by giving credit, so the results can be enjoyed by the public," he said on Thursday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. 5JEFRI (4x14)
1. 5JEFRI (4x14) Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure 2. 5BOMB (2x21) Trials set for terror suspects in North Sumatra 3. 5KUPANG (1x36) Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores Congress to select Child Ambassadors 5. 5FISH (1x40) West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Mutual ties with
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ... Soeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Warsaw soeryo@thejakartapost.com 2. Polska2 -- ... why don't we learn from it 1 X 30 2... and let's learn from the Polish about peace
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Library gets bomb threat
Library gets bomb threat JAKARTA: The silent atmosphere of a library on Jl. H.O.S. Cokroaminoto, Central Jakarta, owned by the U.S. Embassy was disturbed by a bomb threat at about 4 p.m. on Thursday. The threat, however, proved to be a hoax after the police bomb squad was called in to search the building and found nothing suspicious, said Central Jakarta detective police chief Comr. Ch. Patoppoi. The bomb threat was conveyed by a male phone caller who spoke to a library worker.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Calpers lists KL as investable markets
Calpers lists KL as investable markets Bloomberg, Kuala Lumpur The California Public Employees' Retirement System, the biggest U.S. pension fund, reinstated Malaysia to the list of markets in which it may invest, a move that may encourage other overseas investment in the country and the region. Calpers, as the fund is known, added Malaysia to the list after a two-year hiatus on the advice of Wilshire Associates Inc., spokesman Brad Pacheco said in a statement on Calpers' Web site.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kadin opens trade disputes office
Kadin opens trade disputes office JAKARTA: The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Trade (Kadin) has opened a special office to support local businessmen deal with international trade disputes. Chairman Aburizal Bakrie said the office -- the Kadin Permanent Trade Representative (KPTR) -- was important for local businesses, which were often accused by the international community of violating international standards -- especially those on dumping.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Supreme court urged to order use of press law 3
* Headlines: Supreme court urged to order use of press law 3 * National: KPK senses collusion in Akbar's acquittal 4 * Archipelago: Pressure mounts for Kampar regent to quit 5 * Opinion: Pakistan, ASEAN's ally in war on terror 6 * City: Students not well-informed about dengue 8 * Sports: Three golfers share lead at Malaysian Open 9 * World: E. Timor judge rejects hearing bid on Wiranto 11 * Business: Government scraps ruling on steel import 14 * Features: 50 First Dates offers honest laughs 17
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
The educator who stood up against a regent
The educator who stood up against a regent Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Abdul Latif Hasyim's name made headlines recently across various national media, following massive protests by teachers and students in Kampar regency. Thousands of demonstrators demanded the immediate resignation of Kampar regent Jefri Noer, chanting Latif's name as a victim of the regent's high-handed neglect of education in the regency.
Fri, 20 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.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Rotten politicians' to be announced by March 11
'Rotten politicians' to be announced by March 11 Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the movement to ban contemptible candidates are planning to publish the names of politicians with rotten records by March 11 at the latest to help voters identify the quality of their representatives on election day April 5.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Feb.19
Rupiah Rates Feb.19 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 7,053.94 6,259.18 6,691.75 6,621.13 Brunei dollar 1 5,315.85 4,717.09 5,042.91 4,989.87 Canadian dollar 1 6,737.16 5,979.61 6,391.24 6,325.41 Swiss franc 1 7,205.17 6,393.28 6,835.22 6,763.00 Danish krone 1 1,522.70 1,350.84 1,444.52 1,428.96 Euro 1 11,345.35 10,067.11 10,762.82 10,649.28 Poundsterling 1 16,866.83 14,971.97 16,000.80 15,837.77 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,148.01 1,019.17 1,089.06 1,078.11...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tax office seeks independence from govt red tape
Tax office seeks independence from govt red tape Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top officials at the Directorate General of Taxation are mulling a controversial plan of turning the tax office into an independent agency in a bid to become more focused on netting taxpayers and enforcing tax laws. A source at the tax directorate told The Jakarta Post that the officials had recently been lobbying President Megawati Soekarnoputri to sever its ties with the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No Wiranto hearing, E. Timor justice says
No Wiranto hearing, E. Timor justice says Agence France-Presse, Dili A judge in East Timor has refused a request for a public hearing into alleged war crimes by a former Indonesian general who is now seeking his country's presidency. United Nations-funded prosecutors had asked Judge Phillip Rapoza to hear their application for an arrest warrant for Gen. Wiranto, Indonesia's military chief during East Timor's bloody breakaway from Jakarta in 1999.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll commission to visit malls
Poll commission to visit malls JAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) will hold education campaigns at several malls in the capital, beginning at Plaza Senayan on Friday at 3:30 p.m. Commission member Juri Ardianto said on Thursday the "Elections Goes to the Mall" campaign would involve 10 TV stars. "As places where people gather, malls are a perfect place for the program ....
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trials set for terror suspects over church blast in Medan
Trials set for terror suspects over church blast in Medan Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A court here said on Thursday the trials of suspected Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) members charged with bombing three churches in the North Sumatra capital of Medan in 2000 would begin next week. Medan District Court spokesman Binsar Gultom said the trials had been scheduled to start on Thursday but were postponed until Feb. 26.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Business leaders call on Kadin to consolidate, boost role
Business leaders call on Kadin to consolidate, boost role Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A consolidated and stronger Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) is necessary to help bridge the mutual distrust between the government and businesspeople, say entrepreneurs. Speaking on the sidelines of Kadin's national convention, chairman Aburizal Bakrie said that if the government and businesspeople failed to bridge the gap between them, the divide would only grow larger.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Car owners ask for 3-in-1 leniency
Car owners ask for 3-in-1 leniency Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The overnight downpour troubled private car owners on Thursday morning, many of whom were trapped by flooded alternative routes while trying to avoid the three-in-one traffic policy. Some motorists asked the police to allow them to pass through the restricted zones, where a minimum of three people are allowed per vehicle, because they could not pass through the submerged alternatives.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Witnesses readied for Hasan Tiro
Witnesses readied for Hasan Tiro BANDA ACEH: Martial law commander Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya said on Wednesday he would prepare witnesses who could prove the involvement of Hasan Tiro in the Free Aceh Movement (GAM). "If the central government allows them to come to Aceh, we will give complete, concrete data and evidence (of Hasan Tiro's involvement in GAM)," Endang said in Banda Aceh.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaigners told to educate voters
Campaigners told to educate voters JAKARTA: National Awakening Party (PKB) cofounder Abdurrahman Wahid asked all party campaigners to refrain from verbally attacking other parties while campaigning. Speaking before 600 party cadres, Abdurrahman, better known as Gus Dur, told the party campaigners to promote dialog with constituents and offer programs the party was fighting for.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court rules anti-terror law legal
Court rules anti-terror law legal THAILAND: Thailand first anti-terrorism law was issued legally by government decree when parliament was not in session, the Constitutional Court ruled on Thursday, quashing opposition charges that it was unconstitutional. The court ruled 10 to four that the government was justified in issuing two decrees on national security and public safety on the same day a suicide car bomber killed 12 people at a Jakarta hotel in August.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in media
Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in media Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Wednesday to prohibit political parties and regional representative candidates from financing informational, educational or entertainment programs in the electronic media.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI apartment-training its maids
RI apartment-training its maids SINGAPORE: Singapore authorities have launched a safety course to teach new maids how to avoid falling from high-rise flats following an alarming rate of helpers plunging to their deaths, a report said on Thursday. The lessons began last October and from April 1 will be compulsory for new maids seeking to obtain a work permit, the Straits Times reported.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI expects budget deficit in 2004
BI expects budget deficit in 2004 JAKARTA: The central bank expects this year to suffer a budget deficit of Rp 14.4 trillion (about US$1.71 billion) due to the rising costs in financing monetary operations. Bank Indonesia (BI) deputy governor Bun Bunan Hutapea said the huge deficit was mainly because of the interest the bank had to pay on large deposits made by the banking sector in BI's promissory notes facility. The deposits stood at between Rp 130 trillion to Rp 160 trillion last year.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palyja responds
Palyja responds In response to a news item titled Evicted fishermen cry out for clean water (The Jakarta Post, Jan. 15, page 8), we would like to explain as follows: * To date, Rayon Muara Karang has not received any clean water request directly from the Muara Angke community. * Based on our site investigation, the location referred to temporary shelters for evictees in Muara Karang, who are not Palyja customers. MARIA SIDABUTAR, Public Relations Manager, Palyja, Jakarta
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/FISH
JP/5/FISH Starvation threatens West Sumatra fishermen Kasparman Piliang The Jakarta Post Padang, West Sumatra The fate of thousands of fishermen in West Sumatra looks increasingly gloomy as their livelihood has been threatened, especially by the presence of Thai fishermen accused of poaching in the area. This situation has been aggravated by the illegal importation of fish at sea in transactions that are not taxed, a move that has inflicted losses on the local administration.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI may have failed detecting human cases of bird flu: WHO
RI may have failed detecting human cases of bird flu: WHO Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Health officials could have failed to detect human cases of bird flu in Indonesia, where no infections have been reported in people, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Thursday. "With such a large country and such a large population, of course we could miss out on some cases, and we might have missed out on it because it might have been counted as an ordinary pneumonia," Georg Petersen said.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No golden handshakes for councillors: Activists
No golden handshakes for councillors: Activists Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-governmental organization activists criticized local administrations across the country, including in Jakarta, for handing out unofficial "severance packages" to legislative councillors at the end of their terms. The activists said there were no regulations to justify administrations awarding this money or councillors accepting it.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to restrict individual haj quota
Govt to restrict individual haj quota Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering drafting a policy that will limit an individual's haj trip to once every five years, due to the country's limited quota that has not met demands. Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agiel Munawar said on Thursday that the policy would enable more people to perform the pilgrimage, one of the five Islamic obligations written in the Hadith, a collection of Mohammad's deeds and words.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems'
'Big taxis not an answer to traffic problems' The launch of the busway and the enforcement of a new three-in- one traffic policy have sparked public protest at worsening traffic congestion along the city's main thoroughfares. By endorsing the plan for a large taxi company to launch a new service using Kijang minivans, the Jakarta administration will again find itself in a tight spot, as hinted at by some city residents, who spoke to The Jakarta Post on the issue.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Funds from BNI scam laundered in stock market
Funds from BNI scam laundered in stock market The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Market watchdogs have traced "dirty money" worth Rp 11.4 billion (US$1.35 million), which has been laundered through the local stock market, a senior official said on Thursday. Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) chairman Herwidayatmo said his organization and the Financial Transaction and Report Analysis Center (PPATK) had discovered the money.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rini scraps ruling on steel import arrangement
Rini scraps ruling on steel import arrangement The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Industry and Trade has dropped an earlier ruling which put controls on the import of steel products following protests from local industries hit by a supply shortage at home. Director general for the steel industry and machinery at the ministry Subagyo was quoted by Antara that the decision to cancel the ruling was made on Tuesday.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure
Embattled Kampar regent comes under more pressure Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Kampar regent Jefri Noer is facing widespread opposition in the regency as calls increase for his ouster. As of Thursday, more than 100 civil servants from various divisions of the Kampar government urged the regency council to dismiss the regent, following massive protests by students and teachers in the regency.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Air Force officer named to key TNI's post
Air Force officer named to key TNI's post Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Military (TNI) conducted a major reshuffle with the appointment of Vice Marshall Wartoyo as chief of TNI general affairs, the first-ever promotion of a member of the Air Force to such a high position -- second overall -- in the military's command structure. Wartoyo, current deputy chief of the Air Force, will replace Lt. Gen. Djamari Chaniago who is retiring in April.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Churh bomber gets 12 years in jail
Churh bomber gets 12 years in jail M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced a Malaysian on Thursday to 12 years in jail for his involvement in the July 22, 2001, bombing of Santa Anna Catholic Church, East Jakarta, that killed one and injured 67 other congregants during a full morning service. Judges found Nur Misuari, alias Nurdin, 25, guilty of illegal explosives possession.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
RSCM sets up team for Soeharto
RSCM sets up team for Soeharto JAKARTA: Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM) has set up a medical team to reexamine the health of former president Soeharto, the hospital's president director Merdias Armatsier said on Thursday. The team comprises 10 doctors and is led by Achmad Thahir, the hospital's medical director. Merdias said the Attorney General's Office asked RSCM for Soeharto's medical report in December last year to determine whether the former ruler was fit to stand trial.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
The social security bill
The social security bill I refer to an article in The Jakarta Post on Feb. 17, 2004, on page 4, on the national social security bill currently being considered by the House of Representatives. First of all, it is not appropriate for the government to push for the quick passage of this bill without properly consulting all involved stakeholders (businesses, labor unions and research institutes) or to disregard the views of those who have expressed concern on the provisions of this bill.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme court urged to use of Press Law
Supreme court urged to use of Press Law Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid increasing attacks on the press roughly coinciding with the moment President Megawati Soekarnoputri was handed power, the Press Council is now urging the Supreme Court to ask all judges to abide by Law No. 40/1999 on the press instead of using the oft-oppressive Criminal Code.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stefanova punishes Danny's erratic play in Makita
Stefanova punishes Danny's erratic play in Makita Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta GM Antoaneta Stefanova took advantage of a flurry of mistakes by IM Danny Juswanto to secure a win and a point in their fourth- round game at the Makita-Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on Thursday. Another visiting grand master was also victorious, with GM Zhu Chen stopping IM Susanto Megaranto, while GM Utut Adianto had to settle for draw with IM Hoang Thanh Trang.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/PPNUI
JP/3/PPNUI Renowned cleric leads another Nahdlatul Ulama-oriented party Rais Hidayat Research and Development Unit The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, which claims 40 million members, is far from homogeneous.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Boxer dies, second fatality in a month
Boxer dies, second fatality in a month Agus Maryono and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Purwokerto, Central Java Jack Ryan, a local boxer who had been in coma after his non-title boxing bout on Saturday, died from a brain hemorrhage early on Thursday to add to the grim list of fatalities in Indonesian professional boxing. The 21-year-old Jack, from the Jakarta-based Rajawali Boxing Center, became the second boxer to die after a ring fight in a month and the ninth in the last four years.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASF announces bond issue plan
ASF announces bond issue plan JAKARTA: Automotive financing firm PT Astra Sedaya Finance (ASF) plans to issue bonds worth Rp 600 billion (some US$78 million) in a bid to strengthen its working capital. ASF president Gunawan Genisuhardja said that the five-series bonds -- carrying maturity profiles from 12 months to 48 months -- would be listed on the Surabaya Stock Exchange (BES) on March 25. "We have targeted this year to extend Rp 5.8 trillion in credit financing for cars and motorcycles.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alex Manuputty fired as civil servant
Alex Manuputty fired as civil servant AMBON, Maluku: Convicted Maluku separatist Alex Manuputty, who was sentenced to four years in prison for treason, has officially been fired as a civil servant at the provincial health office, Governor Karel Albert Ralahalu said on Thursday. The dismissal of Alex, a doctor at the local health office, was based on Gubernatorial Decree No. 63/2004 issued on Feb. 12.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega proposes familiar figures for BI senior post
Mega proposes familiar figures for BI senior post Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri's move to propose names from within the central bank as candidates for the post of senior deputy governor reflects the government's desire to pick someone who is already familiar with Bank Indonesia's working environment, system and culture, according to experts.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under water
Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under water Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Indramayu, West Java Massive floods submerged a greater area of Indramayu regency on Thursday, inundating paddy fields and residential houses. Indramayu regent Irianto M.S. Syaifuddin said that, as of Thursday, 106 subdistricts in the regency had been affected, far more than the day before, when 62 subdistricts had been affected by floods. He added that the area of flooded paddy fields had doubled.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law
Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has completed the revised draft of much-criticized Antiterrorism Law No. 15/2003, which will grant more power to security authorities to deter acts of terrorism. Abdul Gani, director general of legislation at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, said the revision was aimed at giving security authorities more room to combat terrorism.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU nixes imported ballot boxes
KPU nixes imported ballot boxes Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) canceled on Thursday its controversial plan to import 250,000 ballot boxes from China. Head of the ballot box tender committee Mulyana W. Kusumah said the KPU feared that the boxes would not arrive on time. "As the firm does not have ready stock and it faces transportation problems, we think it is too risky to continue with the plan," he said referring to a firm in China.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bogor focus on solving traffic jams
Bogor focus on solving traffic jams BOGOR: The Sepur Pakuan overpass connecting the Baranangsiang toll road and the Bogor Agriculture Institute campus in Baranangsiang, was opened by Bogor Mayor Iswara Natanegara on Wednesday. "We expect the alternative road will reduce heavy traffic on Jl. Pajajaran, especially around the Baranangsiang bus terminal," Iswara said.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Saudi Arabia routs RI 3-0 in World Cup qualifier
Saudi Arabia routs RI 3-0 in World Cup qualifier Agencies, Jakarta Saudi Arabia showed its supremacy as it crushed Indonesia 3-0 in their opening Group 8 World Cup qualifying match at Riyadh's King Fahd Stadium on Wednesday. Ibrahim al-Sewid scored two goals in the fourth and 39th minutes, while Yasser Qahtani booked the other goal a minute before the end of the first half for the host, which dominated the match and squandered several second half chances.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Quite quiet on the club-going front
Quite quiet on the club-going front Things will be kind of quiet in Jakarta's club-land this Friday and Saturday following last weekend's overflowing lineup of love- packed Valentine's Day events. If you didn't get your fill of good times or good loving, there's still a couple of special club happenings this weekend to make your night out a little more exciting.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Floods force 13,000 to flee
Floods force 13,000 to flee The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang/Bekasi Nearly 13,000 Greater Jakartans were forced to flee their homes on Thursday as floods from heavy downpours overnight submerged many areas. The Jakarta Operation Coordinating Board (Satkorlak) for Disaster Mitigation reported that floods had greatly affected four of five municipalities in the capital, the lone exception being Central Jakarta. Some areas of Tangerang and Bekasi were also inundated.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Congress to select Child Ambassadors
Congress to select Child Ambassadors Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Participants in the Indonesian Children's Congress (KAI) are slated to choose 10 representatives to be child ambassadors for Indonesia. If they are appointed as ambassadors, they will promote the Law on Child Protection to the public, in order to advance children's rights.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Navy to use local steel for warships
Navy to use local steel for warships JAKARTA: The Indonesian Navy pledged on Thursday its commitment to prioritize the use of locally made steel to build new warships or maintain the existing ones. "The Navy has more than 100 warships which are constructed of steel," Navy chief of staff's assistant for logistic affairs, Rear Adm. Sudaryanto said when signing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with steelmaker PT Krakatau Steel.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI lacks integrated policy at WTO talks: Economist
RI lacks integrated policy at WTO talks: Economist Sari P. Setiogi The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government is being criticized for not having an integrated policy on global trade issues, making the country's negotiation team at World Trade Organization (WTO) talks less effective in promoting domestic interests.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores
Five tried for burning courthouse in Flores Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Trials began on Thursday for five suspects in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara. The defendants were tried separately at the Kupang District Court amid tight security as the first day of the trial attracted many observers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/larantu
JP/5/larantu Five tried for burning state buildings in Flores Yemris Fointuna The Jakarta Post Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara Trials began on Thursday for five suspects in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara. The defendants were tried separately at the Kupang District Court amid tight security as the first day of the trial attracted many observers.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal processing of wood
Illegal processing of wood We support Indonesian Minister of Forestry M. Prakosa's call for a worldwide boycott of Malaysian wood (RI urges global boycott on M'sian timber, The Jakarta Post, Feb. 13). We question, however, the minister's comment that Malaysia is the largest buyer of Indonesia's illegal logs. That dubious distinction goes to the Indonesian wood processing industry which, as with Malaysia, launders vast amounts of illegal wood and exports "legal" wood to the world.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/BOX2
JP/3/BOX2 Outline of PPNUI's platform The party aims to build a nation that is just and prosperous, in line with the goals of the unitary state of the republic, based on Pancasila. The party also aims to strive for the implementation of Islamic teachings among its followers in the private and public domain. For this purpose, the party attempts the following: o To maintain the unitary state of the Indonesian republic. o To strive for the people's sovereignty.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood
West Sumatra fishermen fighting for livelihood Kasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra The fate of thousands of fishermen in West Sumatra looks increasingly gloomy as their livelihood has been threatened, especially by the presence of Thai fishermen accused of poaching in the area. This situation has been aggravated by the illegal importation of fish at sea in transactions that are not taxed, a move that has inflicted losses on the local administration.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK must probe possible collusion in Akbar acquittal: Lawyer
KPK must probe possible collusion in Akbar acquittal: Lawyer Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The newly-formed Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) should investigate possible collusion in the acquittal of Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung on corruption charges, a senior lawyer says.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law 2. COURT: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Church bomber gets 12 years in jail 3. KPU: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 Parties banned from financing noncampaign programs in media 4. SUSUL: to be sent later 5. INUL: 28 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 20 Inul to perform in S'pore 6. DISASTER: Massive floods leave much of Indramayu under water 7. ODD: 20 pt, 2 cols, 1 x 28 Tunnel of love for Swedish frogs
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mutual relations with 'Polska' deserve maintenance ...
Mutual relations with 'Polska' deserve maintenance ... Soeryo Winoto, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Warsaw, soeryo@thejakartapost.com Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski's recent statement to visiting journalists from Indonesia, Singapore and Thailand that Poland is not Euro-centric -- despite its imminent accession to the European Union on May 1 -- should not be dismissed as mere trade rhetoric. His official visit to the three ASEAN countries from Feb. 21 to Feb.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
173 workers poisoned in Yogya
173 workers poisoned in Yogya YOGYAKARTA: At least 20 workers of PT Mataram Tunggal Garmen garment factory in Yogyakarta remain in the hospital with food poisoning after eating fish served for lunch at the factory. The patients were among 173 workers poisoned on Wednesday and taken to Panti Nugraha Hospital and Panti Rapih Hospital. Dr. Sumaryono said the 20 patients were still being treated while the others had been discharged from the hospitals.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TERROR: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Govt completes draft revision of antiterror law The government has completed the draft revision to the much- criticized Antiterrorism Law No. 15/2003 that will grant more power to security authorities in deterring acts of terrorism. Abdul Gani, the director general of legislation at the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, said the revision was aimed at giving security authorities more rooms to combat terrorism.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
EKI back with 'Lovers and Liars' cabaret
EKI back with 'Lovers and Liars' cabaret Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The dance company known for its raunchy productions -- Eksotika Karmawibhangga Indonesia (EKI) -- is back with its musical cabaret, Lovers and Liars, opening on Feb. 27. Set against a traditional Javanese wayang (leather puppet) performance, the intriguing tale of three beautiful sinden (Javanese female singers) unfolds.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terror
Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terror Siswo Pramono, Deputy Director for Global Organization, Indonesian Foreign Ministry, Jakarta The recent improvement in relations between Pakistan and India could pave the way for Pakistan's participation in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF). ASEAN should invite Pakistan to join regional efforts to suppress terrorism. The strategic interests of both sides are at stake. The security of both ASEAN nations and Pakistan is undermined by terrorism.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Java bans logging
East Java bans logging MALANG, East Java: All government institutions, including state forestry company Perhutani, should observe a five-to-10- year moratorium on logging, while intensifying their reforestation activities, East Java Governor Imam Utomo said on Thursday. He said institutions should not pay mere "lip service" to the moratorium and urged the public to monitor the implementation of the reforestation program.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI defends its call for KL timber ban
RI defends its call for KL timber ban Agencies, Kuala Lumpur Indonesia appealed on Thursday for Malaysia's help in combating the trade in illegal timber from its forests and defended its call for a ban on Malaysian lumber in Europe. Speaking on the sidelines of a major UN conference on biodiversity here, Indonesia's Environment Minister Nabiel Makarim said the boycott call was "a last resort".
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
[i]This is the 19th article in a series on the 24 political parties
This is the 19th article in a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections. Renowned cleric leads another NU-oriented party to national polls Rais Hidayat, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama, which claims 40 million members, is far from homogeneous.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:00 Music: Sik Asik 10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Comedy Drama: Komseko 4:00 News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Music 5:30 Comedy 6:30 Music 7:00 News 8:00 Love Talk 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music Cafe 10:30 Talk Show: Bincang Malam 11:30 Sports 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/2/2Media
JP/2/2Media Parties barred from financing non-campaign TV programs Moch. N. Kurniawan The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) and the General Elections Commission (KPU) agreed on Wednesday to prohibit political parties and regional representative candidates from financing informational, educational or entertainment programs in the electronic media.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.19
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Feb.19 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,100 -25 51,500 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 110 0 1,390,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 130,000 Alakasa Industrindo 190 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,150 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 350 0 0 Andhi...
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Angie loses to Kirilenko at Indian Open
Angie loses to Kirilenko at Indian Open Angelique "Angie" Widjaja failed to get past Maria Kirilenko in the third round of the Indian Open tennis tournament in Hyderabad, losing to the Russian 6-1, 6-2 on Thursday. Though Angie won only three games, her coach Deddy Tedjamukti said that she played well, only stumbling on critical points. "Angie played a good game. Every game was closely fought. But Angie repeatedly flopped on deuces," Deddy said in a press release.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ...
Mutual ties with Poland deserve to be maintained ... Soeryo Winoto Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Warsaw soeryo@thejakartapost.com 2. Polska2 -- ... why don't we learn from it 1 X 30 ... and let's learn from the Polish about peace
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft launches new MBS software
Microsoft launches new MBS software P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Microsoft Indonesia launched a new Microsoft Business Solutions (MBS) software on Thursday to help small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs) organize their financial affairs. The integrated software, which costs about US$20,000, covers four solution categories, including enterprise resource management (ERM), which will help businesspeople with budgeting and controlling cash flow.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/INUL
JP/3/INUL Inul to 'drill' Singapore fans Queen of dangdut, the erotic Inul Daratista, is scheduled to bump and grind with fans in Singapore on Sunday in a show co- starring child singer Tina Toon and Lela Anjani, another dangdut singer. Seventy percent of tickets priced S$25 (about Rp125,000) to $100 have been sold, The Straits Times reported Thursday. It featured a demure looking picture of the singer, who shot to fame and notoriety for her style dubbed as "drilling" (ngebor).
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Privatization of water on the doorstep
Privatization of water on the doorstep The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite widespread public criticism and opposition to the water resource bill, legislators went ahead with the endorsement of the controversial draft on Thursday. With the endorsement, water will effectively cease to be a social commodity as the bill transforms water into a commercial good, with the have-nots possibly in for a bleak future of having their rights to clean and affordable water denied, according to some critics. A.M.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's stock rises, led by banking bluechips
Indonesia's stock rises, led by banking bluechips Bloomberg, Jakarta Indonesia's key stock index rose for a fourth day. PT Bank Mandiri led gains in banks on expectations lower interest rates will boost profits this year. PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper fell Rp 50, or 5.6 percent, to Rp 850 on concern a 17 percent surge in the past five days to yesterday was excessive. Earlier in the week, its parent company won a court case against bondholders in New York.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Pakistan is ASEAN's
Pakistan is ASEAN's ally in war on terror Siswo Pramono Deputy Director for Global Organization Indonesian Foreign Ministry Jakarta 2. Iraq -- Iraqi women's resistance 2 x 30 Iraqi women's resistance against U.S.-appointed governing council Haifa Zangana Guardian News Service London
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inul to perform in S'pore
Inul to perform in S'pore Queen of dangdut, the erotic Inul Daratista, is scheduled to bump and grind with fans in Singapore on Sunday in a show co- starring child singer Tina Toon and Lela Anjani, another dangdut singer. Seventy percent of tickets priced S$25 (about Rp125,000) to $100 have been sold, The Straits Times reported Thursday. It featured a demure looking picture of the singer, who shot to fame and notoriety for her style dubbed as "drilling" (ngebor).
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No funds left for dengue
No funds left for dengue Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Several days have passed since the dengue fever outbreak was declared an extraordinary occurrence, but the government still has failed to secure emergency funds to help local governments fight the disease, which has now claimed 188 lives.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004
TV Today: Friday, February 20, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:00 Music: Sik Asik 10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Comedy Drama: Komseko 4:00 News 4:30 Science and Technology 5:00 Music 5:30 Comedy 6:30 Music 7:00 News 8:00 Love Talk 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music Cafe 10:30 Talk Show: Bincang Malam 11:30 Sports 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students poorly informed, teen dengue victims rise
Students poorly informed, teen dengue victims rise Abdul Khalik and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Students of State Senior High School (SMUN) 24 in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, were unsure as to the origins of dengue fever outbreaks. "The mosquitoes lay eggs in dirty water, such as in a gutter. That's why we must clean it immediately," Amir said confidently.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dili welcomes extended UN mission
Dili welcomes extended UN mission EAST TIMOR: East Timorese officials welcomed on Thursday a proposal by United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan to extend the UN support mission in the new nation for one more year. "The president welcomes and fully supports the recommendations of the secretary-general," said Agio Periera, chief of staff to President Xanana Gusmao. He said preparing for the UN's eventual departure was "a challenge for the Timorese nation as a whole.
Fri, 20 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TAX: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TAX: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Tax office seeks independence from govt red tape 2. KL: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 RI defends call for KL timber ban 3. WHO: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 RI may have failed detecting human cases of bird flu: WHO 4. DEWAN: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Supreme Court urged to use Press Law 5. PARTY: 30 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 65 Renowned cleric leads another NU-oriented party to national polls