Archive: 25 February 2004
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Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
North Jakartans still wary of more floods
North Jakartans still wary of more floodsUrip 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Israel faces more condemnation at World Court
Israel faces more condemnation at World CourtAgencies, 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Official reported to police over debt
Official reported to police over debtEvi 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Government launches first bond issue of the year
Government launches first bond issue of the yearDadan 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
IBRA delays sale of Bank Permata
IBRA delays sale of Bank PermataP.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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Timeline of Tempo trial
Timeline of Tempo trialFeb. 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade Hasjim Djalal, M.A. (Observer of Maritime Issues & Former Ambassador) Jakarta2. 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaignFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/JakartaThe 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
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaign
Batam leads antihuman-trafficking campaignFadli and Ridwan Max Sijabat Batam/JakartaThe 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
Panwaslu official attacked in Batang
Panwaslu official attacked in BatangSuherdjoko, 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Govt campaigning against human trafficking in Batam
Govt campaigning against human trafficking in BatamFadli 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OK
PSM talks up a win, Thais say draw OKAndi 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Cement makers hurt by weak demand
Cement makers hurt by weak demandRendi 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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
Norway vows to look into influx of GAM members
Norway vows to look into influx of GAM membersThe 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
* 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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).
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchase
DPR plans to probe Mi-17 purchaseMoch. 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
RI, Poland agree to boost military ties
RI, Poland agree to boost military tiesFabiola 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old ones
City OKs new 'bajaj' to replace old onesDamar 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
WMD security initiative could endanger sea trade
WMD security initiative could endanger sea tradeHasjim 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Ex-PKI members regain rights
Ex-PKI members regain rightsMuninggar 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
3-in-1 bothersome
3-in-1 bothersomeFrom 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Court hands down fine to early campaigners
Court hands down fine to early campaignersM. 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
KL calls for East Asian grouping
KL calls for East Asian groupingAgence 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
ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RI
ASEAN conflict resolution mechanisms needed: RIAdianto 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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 Pagi7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita8:00 Music: Sik Asik9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 12:30 p.m.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Construction of Jatigede dam urged
Construction of Jatigede dam urgedNana 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for help
Dengue fever spreading, more regions cry for helpThe 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entry
KPU to hire 15,000 students for data entryA. 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Economists warn economic recovery a long way to go
Economists warn economic recovery a long way to goTony 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Cafe attack
Cafe attackFrom 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrestedHaidir 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Correction
CorrectionBIRTHDAY 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
Malaysia PM to skip G-15 summit
Malaysia PM to skip G-15 summitMALAYSIA: 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Swissasia declared eligible to buy Lippo
Swissasia declared eligible to buy LippoDadan 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
'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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tax oddities
Tax odditiesFrom Koran TempoThe 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Ex-PTDI employees clash with police
Ex-PTDI employees clash with policeYuli 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
No more conflict, please
No more conflict, pleaseFrom Suara KaryaOn 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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).
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Makro to open four new stores this year
Makro to open four new stores this yearLeony 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrested
Tension continues in Kampar, nine arrestedHaidir 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh students
NGOs slam Brimob over abduction of Aceh studentsTiarma 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslide
Tebing Tinggi, Samosir hit by floods, landslideApriadi 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Agency denies road scheme has begun
Agency denies road scheme has begunDamar 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess title
Danny, Stefanova vie for Makita chess titleZakki 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKB
Tutut's planned visit irks NU, PKBIndra 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...
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
Western press creates Islam's stigma
Western press creates Islam's stigmaAbdul 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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
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.
Wed, 25 Feb 2004
OPEC remains concerned at falling oil price
OPEC remains concerned at falling oil priceFitri 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.