Archive: 25 February 2004
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Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Country Profile: Kuwait
Country Profile: Kuwait FOR WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25 (BOX) Message from Kuwait Ambassador Muhammed Fadel Khalaf to the Indonesian people in conjunction with Kuwait's 43rd National Day As a new ambassador to Indonesia I would like to convey my respect and appreciation to the Indonesian people for their warm acceptance of me during my first terms of office here.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cement makers hurt by weak demand
Cement makers hurt by weak demand Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's cement industry is expected to remain in the doldrums this year due to various factors such as weak sales growth, excess production capacity, and the rising cost of energy. Chairman of the Indonesian Cement Producers Association (ASI) Soepardjo said that sales volume would likely grow by only 3 percent this year, mostly driven by governmental infrastructure projects.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
sian Champions League
sian Champions League Tuesday's results: Dalian Shide (Chn) 2 H.A. Gia Lai (Vie) 0 Yokohama (Jpn) 4 Persik (Ina) 0 Neftchi (Uzb) 1 Al Ittihad (Ksa) 3
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Norway vows to look into influx of GAM members
Norway vows to look into influx of GAM members The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Norwegian Foreign Minister Jan Peterson has promised to look into a media report that hundreds of political refugees from the troubled Aceh province had fled to Norway from Sweden, Indonesian Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teachers as a pressure group
Teachers as a pressure group Teachers in Kampar regency, Riau province, have successfully forced the provincial legislative assembly to hold a special meeting to dismiss Regent Jefry Noer for insulting a teacher during a recent meeting at his office. Two weeks of demonstrations led by teachers, which paralyzed school activities in Kampar, were effective in pressurizing the local government, as they were widely supported by students from elementary to senior high schools.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Govt launches first bond issue of the year 3
* Headlines: Govt launches first bond issue of the year 3 * National: House to probe procurement of Russian choppers 4 * Archipelago: Flood, landslide hit Tebing Tinggi, Samosir 5 * Opinion: WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade 6 * City: New 'bajaj' to replace old one 10 * Sports: Barca will be tough nut to crack 8 * World: RI calls for strong ASEAN conflict resolution schemes 9 * Business: OPEC still worried about declining oil price 13 * Features: Scientists unlock mysteries of...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Up for election
Up for election Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD), voters will also select candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD). The DPD will consist of 550 elected members from all 32 provinces, who will form the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR). This article is the second of a 13-part series of profiles of 38 Jakarta candidates for the DPD by The Jakarta Post's Bambang Nurbianto.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchase
DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchase Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives Commission I has planned to set up a working committee of inquiry into alleged irregularities in the procurement of four Russian-made Mi-17 helicopters worth US$21.6 million by the Army. Commission member Effendy Choirie said on Monday he had been informed that the helicopters, which were intended to carry personnel, should have been valued at $17.6 million.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged extortion cop replaced
Alleged extortion cop replaced JAKARTA: Ciputat Police chief Adj. Comr. Zulfan, who has been under investigation by the National Police's internal affairs department in relation to a slew of extortion allegations, was transferred to the Jakarta Police force on Saturday as training and development unit chief, the city police spokesman Sr. Comr. Prasetyo announced on Tuesday. Zulfan was replaced by Adj. Comr. Dani Hamdani, who previously served at the South Jakarta Police precinct.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old ones
City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old ones Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Before the proposal to replace the Indian-made bajaj (motorized pedicab) with locally made kancil is given the go-ahead, the city transportation agency has agreed to introduce the more- environmentally friendly blue bajaj. The decision, however, was made amid mixed public reaction over the city administration's plan to launch another new transportation service using Toyota Kijang vans.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade
WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade Hasjim Djalal, Observer of Maritime Affiairs, Jakarta In September 2003, the United States announced a new initiative in security affairs to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMD), their delivery systems and related materials worldwide. The WMD could be biological, chemical or nuclear, and their delivery systems could be by land, sea or air. The U.S.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Robbers get Rp 130m in broad daylight
Robbers get Rp 130m in broad daylight JAKARTA: A motel employee Edy Irawadi was shot in the leg on Tuesday around noon by a robber who took Rp 130 million (US$15,476), which was to be used to pay salaries. Edy and his three colleagues withdrew the money from Bank Mandiri at Wisma Metropolitan on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. The group stopped their van at a gas station in Tebet, South Jakarta, on their way back to the motel in Cawang, East Jakarta.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-PKI members regain rights
Ex-PKI members regain rights Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court moved closer to restoring the political rights of the former members and relatives of former members of the outlawed Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) on Tuesday by taking a historic decision to annul an article in Law No. 12/2003 which would bar them from running in the legislative election in April. The amendment to the law could be seen as more progressive than Election Law No.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
3-in-1 bothersome
3-in-1 bothersome From Bisnis Indonesia The Jakarta administration is now enforcing its three-in-one policy that requires cars to carry a minimum of three passengers to be able to pass certain streets during certain hours of the morning and afternoon. I have had an annoying experience regarding this policy. It is understood that the slow lane from Jl. Gatot Subroto toward Jl. Jend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court hands down fine to early campaigners
Court hands down fine to early campaigners M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the first trial for election violations at the Central Jakarta District Court, a businessman and his four employees were found guilty, but given light slaps on the wrist, for early campaigning that violated the law on general elections.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL calls for East Asian grouping
KL calls for East Asian grouping Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi renewed a call on Tuesday for the establishment of an East Asian community as he sought closer integration with emerging economic giant China.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RI
ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RI Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia, the current chairman of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said there was a "crying need" for ASEAN countries to strengthen their conflict resolution mechanisms, including a regional peacekeeping force, given the unique array of security challenges they faced.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
SG wants govt to delay divestment
SG wants govt to delay divestment President of state-owned cement producer PT Semen Gresik (SG) Satrio said the government should postpone its plan to sell more shares in the company to Mexico's cement giant Cemex SA, pending a more conducive business environment. Satrio wants the government to preserve the status quo conditions, waiting for the local people of West Sumatra to calm down.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
North Jakartans still wary of more floods
North Jakartans still wary of more floods Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sun may be shining and the water may be slowly draining but residents of flood-prone areas in North Jakarta are still wary of more floods. Less rain in the past few days has meant water in many residents' houses has receded and has enabled some to return home after days in shelters.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. REFORM: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. REFORM: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F' 2. NU: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Western press creates Islam stigma 3. SUSUL : 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Asylum claims plunge in 2003, Russians top list 4. KAMPAR: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 38 Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested 5. ELECTIONS: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Court hands down fine to early campaigners
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Israel faces more condemnation at World Court
Israel faces more condemnation at World Court Agencies, The Hague Israel faced a second day of condemnation at the World Court on Tuesday over its West Bank barrier but Prime Minister Ariel Sharon dismissed the hearings as an "international circus" and vowed to keep building fences. Indonesia, the world's most populous Muslim country and Cuba, joined Jordan and other countries in backing the Palestinians' case against the barrier Israel is erecting in and around occupied territory.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sidiq absent from trial
Sidiq absent from trial JAKARTA: Graft suspect Abdullah Sidiq Muin failed to appear at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday due to illness, his lawyer Budi Santoso said. Budi said that Sidiq, an Islamic boarding school leader in Kediri, East Java, needed serious medical treatment for his heart problem. Sidiq is on trial for alleged fraud of Rp 15 billion (US$1.79 million) in 2001, as reported by convict Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the youngest son of former president Soeharto.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Official reported to police over debt
Official reported to police over debt Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Sanitation Agency head Selamat Limbong and wife Herlintje Sagala have been reported to the city police over their unsettled debt amounting to Rp 1 billion (US$119,048) to a city councillor Posman Siahaan. "When Selamat was trying to secure the position of agency head in April 2002, my client Posman lent him Rp 1 billion," Posman's lawyer Petrus Bala Pattyona said on Tuesday at the city police headquarters.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government launches first bond issue of the year
Government launches first bond issue of the year Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has issued eight-year bonds worth Rp 2.52 trillion (about US$295 million) on Tuesday, the first batch of bond issues planned for this year to help finance the ailing state budget. Ministry of Finance debt management division head Fuad Rachmany said the bond carried a weighted average yield of 11.82 percent and was 2.14 times oversubscribed.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
IBRA delays sale of Bank Permata
IBRA delays sale of Bank Permata P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Deputy chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) I Nyoman Sender said on Tuesday that the agency had decided to delay the sale of a majority stake in Bank Permata. "Since we haven't had much time to conclude the sale plan, we will divert it to the asset supervision agency for further processing," Nyoman Sender said as quoted by detik.com.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Timeline of Tempo trial
Timeline of Tempo trial Feb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire. March 3 : Tempo runs an article titled 'Is there Tomy in Tenabang?' that suggests Tomy Winata had something to do with the fire. March 8 : Tomy's supporters swarm the Tempo offices on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, protesting the article. Tempo chief editor Bambang Harymurti and a journalist are assaulted.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
The elections: Substance or babble?
The elections: Substance or babble? Elwin Tobing, The Indonesian Institute, Jakarta, elwin@theindonesianinstitute.org As Indonesia enters the third month of the year, political parties are busily preparing themselves and extending their best wishes for the general election set for April. By all accounts, after the chaotic period that preceded the past elections in 1999, the country deserves to be at peace during this election campaign.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore awards RI Navy chief
Singapore awards RI Navy chief JAKARTA: Singapore has presented its Meritorious Service medal to Indonesian Navy chief of staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh for his role in enhancing ties between the two nations' navies. The medal was conferred by Singapore Minister for Defense Rear Adm. Teo Chee Hean on Thursday last week, the Indonesian Navy said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Respect for Islam
Respect for Islam By all accounts, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's denunciation of the injustice against Muslims in the world is the strongest criticism of the West from the Indonesian president to date. Without pointing a finger at any country in particular, the president, in her opening address on Monday at the International Conference of Islamic Scholars in Jakarta, nevertheless left little doubt about the countries she had in mind.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
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WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade Hasjim Djalal, M.A. (Observer of Maritime Issues & Former Ambassador) Jakarta 2. Pro -- A better way to reduce nuclear risks 2 x 30 Better way to reduce nuclear risks: The lessons of Khan's misadventure Joseph S. Nye Dean Kennedy School of Government Harvard Project Syndicate
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign Fadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/Jakarta The government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign Fadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/Jakarta The government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu official attacked in Batang
Panwaslu official attacked in Batang Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Batang, Central Java The deputy chairman of Batang regency's Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), Agus Triono, 32, was assaulted by four unknown assailants at dawn on Tuesday. According to Agus, the incident began when he was riding his motorcycle on his way to Kalisasak housing complex where he lives from the Panwaslu office in Batang regency.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
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1. Most NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students 2. 24 x 2 Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam 3. 36 x 2 KPU to hire 15,000 university students nationwide for computer help in election 4. 30 x 1 Tutut's 'pesantren' trip irks NU, PKB 5. 30 x 1 DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchase
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam
Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam Fadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Batam/Jakarta The government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) launched on Tuesday an all-out campaign to put an end to the widespread commercial sexual exploitation of children and women on Batam island.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OK
PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OK Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi PSM of Indonesia will strive for a win when it hosts Krung Thai Bank in a Group F match of the Asian Champions League at the Mattoangin stadium here on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the visiting team said it would be happy with a draw. "We are not bothered about how many goals we score.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Poland agree to boost military ties
RI, Poland agree to boost military ties Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Poland agreed on Tuesday to enhance cooperation in the manufacture of military equipment, including possible joint production of weaponry and other related items. Visiting Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski also offered a US$135 million credit facility to Indonesia to buy defense equipment from his country.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-PTDI employees clash with police
Ex-PTDI employees clash with police Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Thousands of former employees at aircraft manufacturer PT Dirgantara Indonesia clashed with some 400 police on Tuesday as they demanded to be allowed to resume work. No injuries were reported in the clash, which occurred in front of the company's factory gates in Bandung. The incident began at 7.30 a.m when the workers descended on the factory at the Husein Satranegara Air Force base on Jl. Padjajaran.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No more conflict, please
No more conflict, please From Suara Karya On the eve of the general election, party leaders should follow the principles of peaceful and fair competition, so as to reduce the risk of conflicts and clashes. In this context, we welcome the initiative and move launched by the Forum of National Deliberation (FSAB), which is determined to end internal conflicts.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parmusi likely to split with PPP
Parmusi likely to split with PPP JAKARTA: The Indonesian Muslim Brotherhood (Parmusi) has indicated it has broken with traditional ally the United Development Party (PPP), signaling a shift to the Crescent Star Party (PBB). Concluding its two-day national meeting here on Tuesday, Parmusi members voted for which Muslim-based party they would support during the April 5 general elections.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Seven injured after offshore accident
Seven injured after offshore accident BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: At least seven employees of the UNOCAL oil company in Balikpapan suffered from burns after a fire stated on one of its offshore oil rigs on Saturday. The oil and gas rig, the Attaka, was located about 270 kilometers north of Balikpapan, the biggest town in East Kalimantan province. All of the victims were evacuated to Pertamina Hospital in Balikpapan.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Satelindo's so-called service
Satelindo's so-called service On Feb. 12, I was attending a reception and wanted to meet a friend later in the evening at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. I tried to contact my friend with my mobile phone when I realized that they had blocked my phone. Not only did I miss meeting my friend, but I was also unable to make some other important calls. The next day my secretary found out that Satelindo blocked my phone even though they failed to send me a bill, which meant I was unable to settle my account.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Makro to open four new stores this year
Makro to open four new stores this year Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Dutch giant wholesaler Makro plans to open four new outlets this year and will remodel all of its existing stores to accommodate a wider range of fresh foods. President of PT Makro Indonesia Simon Collins said at the opening of the remodeled fresh food area in Makro Pasar Rebo, East Jakarta, on Tuesday that a new store, located in Palembang, was already under construction and would open in April.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Hundreds of civil servants staged a rally in the town of Bangkinang in Kampar regency on Tuesday to express their lack of confidence in regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir. The regency council had recommended that the central government dismiss the two over the weekend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students
NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students Tiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Six Acehnese students, mostly activists, have disappeared after they were taken by officers from the Police Mobile Brigade (Brimob) from their homes three days ago. Many have speculated that they were picked due to their strong opposition to the ongoing martial law and their alleged links with the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tax oddities
Tax oddities From Koran Tempo The exit tax for overseas departures is a part of income taxes, but strangely, even children, earning no income are required to pay it. On the other hand, taxpayers are not only limited to certain provinces in Indonesia, but oddly, passport holders from some Sumatra provinces are not obliged to pay this incredulous exit tax. The scarcity of job opportunities at home has forced millions of Indonesians to seek menial labor abroad.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stamping out smuggling is a difficult task that must be
Stamping out smuggling is a difficult task that must be supported by all parties concerned; otherwise, it will be futile. Tin has been smuggled out of Indonesia since the 18th century, when Indonesia was still a Dutch colony. Today, tin smuggling is increasing in frequency and volume, especially because a lot of non-traditional tin mines are operated by individuals. Much of this tin is smuggled abroad without any taxes paid to the local administration.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BOND: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. BOND: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Government launches first bond issue of the year 2. KWIK: 32 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Economists warn economic recovery has long way to go 3. VISIT: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 RI, Poland to boost military ties 4. ISRAEL: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 47 Israel faces more condemnation at World Court 5. PUTIN: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Putin dismisses government
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Agency denies road scheme has begun
Agency denies road scheme has begun Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Parks Agency head Sarwo Handhayani denied on Tuesday that a Rp 15 billion (US$1.8 million) project to widen the road and sidewalks along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin, Central Jakarta, has already started. "It was only a routine check on cable installation along the two roads. It has nothing to do with the project," she said. However, The Jakarta Post observed excavations on Tuesday along the roads.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess title
Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess title Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta IM Danny Juswanto continued his winning run by beating Chinese GM Zhu Chen in the penultimate round of the 10-round Makita- Lakoni International Grand Master Chess Tournament here on Tuesday. Danny forced the world women's champion to surrender after 59 moves and jumped for a tied top spot with GM Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria, each with six points.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKB
Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKB Indra Harsaputra and Abdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta The National Awakening Party (PKB) and Muslim organization Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) expressed skepticism on Tuesday over the planned visit by Siti 'Tutut' Hardijanti Rukmana, the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, to Islamic boarding schools in East Java.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Western press creates Islam's stigma
Western press creates Islam's stigma Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Noted Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid criticized on Tuesday the Western media for associating Islam with violence, saying that the move had led to an inaccurate perception of the religion. The incorrect perception, according to Nurcholish, has resulted in misunderstanding and exacerbated conflicts among followers of different religious groups in the world.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Feb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire.
Feb. 19 : Tanah Abang textile market is gutted by fire. JP/1/@01 Tenabang?' that suggests Tomy Winata had something to do with the fire. March 8 : Tomy's supporters swarm the Tempo offices on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, protesting the article. Tempo chief editor Bambang Harymurti and a journalist are assaulted. March 14 : Community leaders, politicians and journalists join the chorus in condemning the attack, saying it is an act of thuggery and an insult to press freedom.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
OPEC remains concerned at falling oil price
OPEC remains concerned at falling oil price Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) remains concerned at the likelihood of a declining oil price in the second quarter of this year when demand for heating fuel falls off. OPEC President Purnomo Yusgiantoro said demand for the fuel was expected to drop by 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) to 2.4 million bpd.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entry
KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entry A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) will hire around 15,000 university students across the country to help enter data at some 5,000 districts nationwide, says KPU chairman Nazaruddin Sjamsuddin. "Each district will get three students to help in inputting data," Nazaruddin said after a meeting with rectors and deputy rectors from 13 universities.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PKI: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. PKI: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Ex-PKI members regain rights 2. DENGUE: 2 LINES, 14 COUNTS Dengue cases up; regions need help 3. TEMPO: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS Court rejects Tomy's suit against 'Tempo' 4. QUAKE: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS At least 229 dead in Morocco quake
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court rejects Tomy's suit vs 'Tempo'
Court rejects Tomy's suit vs 'Tempo' M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The panel of judges at the Central Jakarta District Court rejected on Tuesday the Rp 120 billion (US$14.3 million) civil suit filed by well-connected businessman Tomy Winata against Tempo magazine. The judges stated that the defamation suit against journalist Ahmad Taufik and publisher PT Tempo Inti Media was invalid because the plaintiff failed to name all of the proper defendants.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Governor demands contingency plan
Governor demands contingency plan SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Regents and mayors in the province should prepare contingency plans to anticipate the late arrival of ballot boxes from Jakarta, East Kalimantan Governor Suwarna AF said. Suwarna has asked the central General Elections Commission (KPU) to send the province ballot boxes by the end of February at the latest. "If they can't do it, then we should produce ballot boxes ourselves.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt waits for Hidayat's complaint
Govt waits for Hidayat's complaint JAKARTA: The government is waiting for an official statement from Hidayat Nur Wahid, leader of the Islamic foundation Al Hairiman Al Khariyah, before it files a complaint with the United Nations Security Council for including the foundation on the list of terrorists linked to al-Qaeda.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, February 25, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:00 Music: Sik Asik 9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz 10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 12:30 p.m.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Construction of Jatigede dam urged
Construction of Jatigede dam urged Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon, West Java Regents and councillors in the areas along the north Java coast demanded on Tuesday that the central government expedite construction of Jatigede dam, located in Sumedang regency. The calls were made after extensive flooding occurred in several regencies in West Java province, including Indramayu. Indramayu regent Irianto M.S.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for help
Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for help The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon The dengue fever outbreak has continued to escalate, prompting a number of regional administrations to demand more health workers and emergency aid. Jakarta Health Agency spokeswoman Evi Zelvino said on Tuesday dozens of health workers from state-owned medical schools and paramedic institutions had been deployed to help city-run hospitals, which were short of medical workers.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P remains aloof on Golkar bid
PDI-P remains aloof on Golkar bid JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) has cold-shouldered Golkar Party chairman Akbar Tandjung's statement on a possible coalition between the two major parties. PDI-P deputy secretary-general Pramono Anung said on Tuesday that the coalition plan was not in consideration. "We have never talked about that," he said.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F'
Susilo highly praises TNI's reform moves, gives civilians 'F' Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono hailed on Tuesday the Indonesian Military (TNI) for consistently upholding the reform agenda, which civilian leaders had not done.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economists warn economic recovery a long way to go
Economists warn economic recovery a long way to go Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top economists warned that lower bank interest and inflation rates, and a stronger rupiah are not the ultimate indicators of a sound economy, but only intermediate objectives. Speaking during a seminar on Indonesia's transition process on Tuesday, State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie said that the constant decline in the interest rate was only discouraging savings.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cafe attack
Cafe attack From Warta Kota It is most concerning that Kampung Kafe on JL. Raya Boulevard, Tangerang, was attacked in broad daylight. Apparently those responsible took the law into their own hands, even looting the cafe. Reportedly, the suspects had been offended by dangdut music blaring from the cafe. The cafe owner said that the suspects had earlier complained about a live-music performance during the holy month of Ramadhan. The cafe management had immediately stopped the show.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Hundreds of civil servants staged a rally in the town of Bangkinang in Kampar regency on Tuesday to express their lack of confidence in regent Jefri Noer and his deputy A. Zakir. The regency council had recommended that the central government dismiss the two over the weekend.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Correction
Correction BIRTHDAY BOOK: Linguist Anton Moeliono, whose picture appeared on page four of The Jakarta Post on Feb. 24, celebrated his 75th birthday, which was marked with the launch of a book of his essays. We apologize for the mistake. Editor
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia PM to skip G-15 summit
Malaysia PM to skip G-15 summit MALAYSIA: Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi decided on Tuesday to skip this weekend's G-15 meeting of developing nations in Venezuela, raising speculation that he could call a general election soon. "The latest word is the PM is not going to Caracas," Abdullah's spokesman Azhar Osman told Reuters, but gave no reason for the decision.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Swissasia declared eligible to buy Lippo
Swissasia declared eligible to buy Lippo Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Swissasia Global consortium has been given the green light to acquire a majority stake in Bank Lippo, Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) chairman Syafruddin Temenggung says. "I have heard from Bank Indonesia that the fit and proper test has been completed, and that the Swissasia Global consortium has been declared eligible (for the take over)," Syafruddin said on Tuesday.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corpse found at Governor Office
Corpse found at Governor Office MALUKU, Ambon: A body was found on Tuesday on the second floor of the Maluku governor's office in Ambon, only a month before the office was set to be re-opened by President Megawati Soekarnoputri. Police said the body was the remains of Marselus Pawembum, 41, a security guard at the office, located on Jl. Kapitan Pattimura here. Amdon Islands Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Teguh Budi Prasodjo, said the body was found by a construction worker at the office.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Kijang taxis? Whose great idea is that?'
'Kijang taxis? Whose great idea is that?' The city administration's plan to launch a new public transportation service using Toyota Kijang vans amid the existing city-wide fleet of 25,000 sedan taxis, has received mixed reactions. The Jakarta Post ventured out for some comments from the streets. Ujang, 28, is a street vendor selling bottled drink on Jl. Daan Mogot, West Jakarta. He lives with his brother in Kalideres, West Jakarta: I don't know if people downtown need such taxis.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslide
Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslide Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Torrential rain, which had pounded several parts of North Sumatra for the past week, has caused floods in Tebing Tinggi municipality, some 80 kilometers south of Medan, the capital of North Sumatra. The rain also caused landslide in Samosir regency in Samosir island, some 170 kilometers south of Medan.