Archive: 3 February 2004
74 articles found
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali to host international exhibition
Bali to host international exhibition DENPASAR, Bali: Hundreds of local and foreign businesspeople will take part in an international exhibition of equipment, foods, beverages and services in Nusa Dua, Bali. The event, called Food, Hotel and Tourism Bali 2004, will be held at the beginning of February. "A total of 219 people have confirmed that they will participate in the three-day exhibition taking place from Feb. 5 to Feb.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
39 pilgrims identified killed in Mecca stampede
39 pilgrims identified killed in Mecca stampede 39 pilgrims identified killed in Mecca stampede the remaining 9 had not yet been identified at press time South Sumatra 1. Martuni binti Tajab 2. Nazaruddin bin Jamal 3. Ruaida binti M. Nur 4. Ruaidah binti M. Amin 5. Ruswaty binti M. Ali 6. Siti Fatima binti H. Akip 7. Sofiah Agustuti binti A. Kiram Kojak 8. Sulaimah binti Mazni 9. Sulasmi binti Kasiran 10. Sumiati binti Djafri 11. Syariah binti Haji Musa 12. Zaidan bin Ilyas 13.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Customs plans new import, export charges
Customs plans new import, export charges Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Directorate General of Customs and Excise plans to impose non-tax fees on import and export clearance and inspections starting next month in a bid to raise funds to improve services. Businessmen have immediately criticized the plan, however, saying the fees would only be a new burden, and doubted that customs services would improve.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Region seeks counterterrorism pledge
Region seeks counterterrorism pledge Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Asia-Pacific countries will seek closer cooperation in the fight against terror when their delegates meet on Feb. 4 and Feb. 5 for a conference co-hosted by Indonesia and Australia in Bali, where terrorist attacks claimed at least 202 lives on Oct. 12, 2002. Expected to finalize the establishment of a counterterrorism center in Indonesia, 23 countries are slated to attend the conference.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina urged to act on major LPG shortage
Pertamina urged to act on major LPG shortage Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Companies are scrambling for liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) after production problems at Petamina's Balongan refinery in West Java have caused supplies to drop dramatically. They called on the state-owned oil and gas company to fill the shortage, which began in mid-January and was threatening their businesses.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Merc ( 3 X 14 )
1. Merc ( 3 X 14 ) Hostage release depends on both rebels and TNI 2. Golkar ( 2 X 21 ) Don't be provoked, Golkar members told 3. Aceh ( 1 X 49 ) Acehnese hold little hope for elections 4. Aceh1 (1 X 30) TNI says no to demilitarization
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kwik to attend multiethnic meeting
Kwik to attend multiethnic meeting PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: State Minister of National Development Planning Kwik Kian Gie is expected to attend a multiethnic meeting here on Tuesday. The meeting is part of several events to mark Chinese New Year, which fell on Jan. 22. Event organizer Paulus Mursalim said on Monday that the meeting at Sultan Syarif Abdurrahman Stadium aimed to develop solidarity among ethnic groups.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Who discriminates against whom?
Who discriminates against whom? The Lunar New Year has been celebrated in a festive way everywhere and Indonesians of Chinese descent have rediscovered their ethnic identity. The broadcast and print media, too, have underscored this reality. But this has not yet satisfied everyone. Frans Hendra Winarta, as reported by Ibukota daily, has complained about a regulation that requires Chinese-Indonesians to possess citizenship certificates, which has not yet been abolished.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Holidaymakers swarm in traffic
Holidaymakers swarm in traffic BOGOR: As holidaymakers were returning to the capital on Monday, the last day of the Islamic Day of Sacrifice holidays, traffic officers applied a one-way traffic system at the Cipanas hill resort, Cianjur regency. The decision was made at about 3:15 p.m. as the road was already heavily congested. According to Antara, traffic at the Indonesia Safari Park in Cisarua was traveling at a speed of only five kilometers per hour.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) turned a deaf ear to the increasing calls for a limited demilitarization in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ahead of this year's elections so the Acehnese could cast their votes without the threat of gun battles each day. Chief spokesman for the martial law administration in Aceh Col.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trees in Jakarta not fit for urban areas, expert says
Trees in Jakarta not fit for urban areas, expert says Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The suitability of trees planted as part of Jakarta's regreening campaign has come into question, as apparently many are unlikely to withstand heavy storms during the rainy season.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No bird flu at Ragunan, Taman Mini
No bird flu at Ragunan, Taman Mini JAKARTA: None of the 2,003 birds, which are classified into 131 bird families, at Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta has been infected by bird flu, Titisari, a zoo official said on Monday. "We vaccinated all the birds a couple weeks ago and none of them was found ill or infected by the bird flu," Titisari said as quoted by the Antara news agency.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim avoids cash, donates cow
Hasyim avoids cash, donates cow SURABAYA: The chairman of the country's largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), has donated a cow to the East Java branch of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS). Head of PKS East Java Rofi Munawar said on Monday that the donation showed NU's support for the party's poverty platform in the upcoming elections. "God willing, the elections will produce clean and empathic leaders who will lead this nation to prosperity," Rofi said.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
PNBK aiming at discontent with Sukarnoism and bull
PNBK aiming at discontent with Sukarnoism and bull Frans Surdiasis, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta This is the 12th article in a series on the 24 political parties contesting the 2004 elections. When a new party founded by Eros Djarot -- a popular figure in politics, the arts and the media -- was introduced, many were a little surprised that, just like a number of other parties, it also promoted itself as the legacy of founding father Sukarno.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
We can learn a lot from 'Pongo' family
We can learn a lot from 'Pongo' family Just as Asia's only great ape faces its greatest crisis, scientists have released important new findings on the species. The latest research has found that the major differences in appearance, behavior and genetics of orangutans in Sumatra and Borneo warrant their reclassification as separate species -- the Bornean Pongo pygmaeus and the Sumatran Pongo abellii. Previously they were regarded as subspecies of the same species.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two RI workers killed in Malaysia
Two RI workers killed in Malaysia MALAYSIA: Two Indonesian migrant workers were stabbed to death during a clash between rival gangs of plantation workers in Malaysia, the national news agency reported on Monday. Police arrested six suspects believed to have been involved in the fighting, which broke shortly after midnight on Sunday morning near a palm oil estate in the district of Miri in Sarawak, an eastern Malaysian state on Borneo island, said Miri police chief Ambrose Chung.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sumatra cow almost jumps over the moon
Sumatra cow almost jumps over the moon The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Funny tales marked the celebration of Idul Adha (Islamic Day of Sacrifice) on Monday, at least in the Riau capital of Pekanbaru and the North Sumatra capital of Medan. A water buffalo and a cow proved unwilling to be sacrificial animals and fled from the butcher's block, sparking confusion among locals.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Banks offer more products to retain customers
Banks offer more products to retain customers Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta With the continued drop in interest rates, local banks are having a tough time retaining customers as other investment alternatives such as mutual funds and corporate bonds provide higher returns. Because of this situation, banks cannot continue to rely on conventional banking products, particularly deposit or savings accounts, to raise funds from the public.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawyer to report Pemalang warden
Lawyer to report Pemalang warden PEKALONGAN, Central Java: A lawyer has threatened to report a warden in Pemalang regency to the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) for violating human rights. Bambang Mangkudilaga, a lawyer hired by defendant Sugri bin Da'am in a murder case, said that Surtam, the warden, had detained his client without warrant. The lawyer said his client's detention should have ended on Saturday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian military strides forward again in politics
Indonesian military strides forward again in politics Irman G. Lanti The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore As the general elections approach in Indonesia, political parties are busy fielding candidates deemed to be attractive to the public. Among the most popular are retired officers from the Indonesian military, the Tentara Negara Indonesia (TNI).
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian military strides forward again in politics
Indonesian military strides forward again in politics Irman G. Lanti The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore As the general elections approach in Indonesia, political parties are busy fielding candidates deemed to be attractive to the public. Among the most popular are retired officers from the Indonesian military, the Tentara Negara Indonesia (TNI).
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) turned a deaf ear to the increasing calls for a limited demilitarization in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ahead of this year's elections so the Acehnese could cast their votes without the threat of gun battles each day. Chief spokesman for the martial law administration in Aceh Col.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palopo blast aimed for 'jihad'
Palopo blast aimed for 'jihad' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A bomb attack on a cafe in the town of Palopo, South Sulawesi, was part of a jihad (holy war) against vice in nightclubs and bars, a key suspect was quoted on Monday by the provincial police as saying. "That's our preliminary conclusion based on the confession by key suspect Jasmin who was captured yesterday (Sunday)," South Sulawesi Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Andi Nurman Thahir told Antara.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No pressure from PDI-P: KPU
No pressure from PDI-P: KPU JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) denied on Monday allegations that the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) had pressured it to intervene in a row that involved the ruling party's East Kalimantan chapter. "There was no such pressure... I will put my reputation on the line if we conceded to pressure," KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Summary of PNBK's platform
Summary of PNBK's platform The PNBK will struggle to realize the ideals contained in the declaration of independence of Aug.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese hold little hope for elections in war-torn province
Acehnese hold little hope for elections in war-torn province Nani Farida and Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta While the provincial government has predicted Aceh's elections will run successfully, many Acehnese are pessimistic they will be democratic or deliver a desired outcome. Authorities have given assurances of free and fair elections, which begin in the province on April 5.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
The abuse of poor cards rampant in Palu,doctor says
The abuse of poor cards rampant in Palu,doctor says Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi A senior medical practitioner revealed here on Monday that many wealthy people in Palu carried certificates identifying them as being unable to pay for medical treatment. Asmarany A.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Diseases hit Sikka people after Egon eruption
Diseases hit Sikka people after Egon eruption Yemris Fointuna and Yacob Herin , The Jakarta Post, Kupang/Maumere Shortages of food, medicine and bedding have been blamed for the spread of disease among thousands of refugees who fled their homes after Mount Egon erupted in Sikka regency, Flores island, East Nusa Tenggara. Some 5,600 refugees, mostly women and children, were evacuated from the slopes of the volcano to the neighboring town of Maumere for fear of larger volcanic eruptions.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Quick-draw Megawati felled by Romania pistol fiasco
Quick-draw Megawati felled by Romania pistol fiasco Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Much-touted claims that Indonesia was to be sold small arms by Romania turned out to be a figment of officialdom's imagination on Monday when visiting President Ion Iliescu said that his country had no handguns to sell, claiming that the country's weapons industry had been downsized in line with NATO requirements.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chaos reigns over feeder bus tickets
Chaos reigns over feeder bus tickets Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The second day since the busway became fully operational still saw confusion in the feeder bus ticketing system, only a day before working people trudge back onto public buses on Tuesday after the three-day holiday marking Idul Adha, or Islamic Day of Sacrifice, which fell on Sunday. On-duty ticket officers at several shelters were still unsure on Monday if the tickets were for sale.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
High cost seen for Asia if humans spread bird flu
High cost seen for Asia if humans spread bird flu Susan Fenton Reuters Hong Kong Fears are growing about the potential economic cost of the bird flu outbreak in Asia after a possible first transmission between humans, but the vulnerable tourism sector reports few cancelled holidays so far.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, February 3, 2003
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, February 3, 2003 Performance * Contemporary Dance by Lena Guslina, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 7:30 p.m., Feb. 7. Films * French Films, at CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Brotherhood of the Wolf (Feb. 3 and Feb. 5), Braeheart (Feb. 10 and Feb. 12). * Documentary Film Infiniment Courbe, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Don't be easily provoked, Golkar Party members told
Don't be easily provoked, Golkar Party members told Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Golkar Party co-chairman Agung Laksono told party members on Monday not to be provoked by the ongoing campaign against rotten politicians and by protests against chairman Akbar Tandjung, calling them maneuvers designed to destroy the party. "Don't get provoked by these two issues," Agung told some 3,000 party faithful from Golkar's Jakarta chapter at the Senayan Indoor Stadium.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's 2004 elections: Predicting is harder than ever
Indonesia's 2004 elections: Predicting is harder than ever Part 1 of 2 Jusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees , Centre for Strategic and International Studies, (CSIS), Jakarta Election fever along with the inevitable campaigning essentially began as soon as the legislation was finalized by the House of Representatives (DPR) in mid-2003.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU should popularize elections
KPU should popularize elections From Media Indonesia A survey conducted by Cetro, a non-government organization, has shown the greater part of the population remains uninformed about how to vote in the general elections, which will take place in less than 100 days. This lack of public knowledge is due to the low profile methods adopted to promote the 2004 election by the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. LPG: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16
1. LPG: 30 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Pertamina urged to act on major LPG shortage 2. STAMPEDE: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 At least 39 stampede victims from Indonesia 3. RELATIVES: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Families want stampede victims flown home 4. KPU: 30 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 65 Election delay looms as ballot printing falls behind schedule
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian PM Badawi's mother dies
Malaysian PM Badawi's mother dies MALAYSIA: Kailan Hassan, the mother of Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, died on Monday of natural causes, officials said. She was 79. Kailan died at home in Penang state, about 300 kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur, said Badawi's press secretary Azhar Osman. She had not suffered any recent illnesses. Badawi, Kailan's eldest child, was rushing back to Penang to handle funeral arrangements, Azhar told The Associated Press.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Chaos reigns over feeder bus ticketing 2
* Headlines: Chaos reigns over feeder bus ticketing 2 * National: Hostage release depends on rebels and TNI 4 * Archipelago:Maumere refugees in bad shape 5 * Opinion: Indonesia's election 20046 * City: Dumps operate amid protests8 * Sports: Kaye wins in front of family and friends9 * World: Asian bird flu death toll hits 12 as virus spreads 11 * Business: Fears grow on high cost of bird flu 13 * Features: Nasti fosters love of reading20
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
PT DI workers march to Jakarta
PT DI workers march to Jakarta BANDUNG: Some 4,000 employees of ailing state aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) marched to Jakarta on Monday to attend a hearing of the company's labor dispute at the manpower ministry. "We would like to ensure that the hearing will free from government intervention," said labor union secretary A.M. Bone. The first hearing of the industrial dispute settlement between 6,000 laid-off employees and PT DI is scheduled for Tuesday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Saving Betawi culture
Saving Betawi culture From Warta Kota Jakarta's native Betawi culture is part of the national culture. As the provincial culture, it covers the local custom and language as well as traditional arts that have high tourism and educational values. In this era of globalization and cultural penetration by foreign influences, the development of Betawi culture in Jakarta's pluralistic society is under threat.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cameraphones and worries over possible misuse
Cameraphones and worries over possible misuse P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The growing popularity of cameraphones is raising concern over possible misuse of the devices and whether the government should regulate their use. "The market response to cameraphones has been so high," marketing manager at PT Motorola Indonesia Yanty Agus told The Jakarta Post on Monday. Yanty said that the main aim of a new facility such as cameraphones was to keep consumers abreast of new technology.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Employees, students boost Internet use total to eight million
Employees, students boost Internet use total to eight million Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Corporate employees in the convenience of their cubicles and students killing time between classes sent the number of Internet users in Indonesia rocketing to more than eight million last year, almost doubling the 4.5 million in 2002.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/cap3
JP/4/cap3 Antara ANXIOUS SEARCH: A man visits the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Jl. Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, to check whether his relatives are among the list of Indonesian haj pilgrims killed in the Mina stampede in Saudi Arabia. At least 48 Indonesians died in the accident on Sunday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) turned a deaf ear to the increasing calls for a limited demilitarization in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ahead of this year's elections so the Acehnese could cast their votes without the threat of gun battles each day. Chief spokesman for the martial law administration in Aceh Col.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) turned a deaf ear to the increasing calls for a limited demilitarization in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ahead of this year's elections so the Acehnese could cast their votes without the threat of gun battles each day. Chief spokesman for the martial law administration in Aceh Col.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh for vote The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) turned a deaf ear to the increasing calls for a limited demilitarization in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ahead of this year's elections so the Acehnese could cast their votes without the threat of gun battles each day. Chief spokesman for the martial law administration in Aceh Col.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/cap3
JP/4/cap3 Antara ANXIOUS SEARCH: A man visits the Ministry of Religious Affairs on Jl. Lapangan Banteng, Central Jakarta, to check whether his relatives are among the list of Indonesian haj pilgrims killed in the Mina stampede in Saudi Arabia. At least 48 Indonesians died in the accident on Sunday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh
TNI says no to demilitarization in Aceh The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The Indonesian Military (TNI) turned a deaf ear to the increasing calls for a limited demilitarization in war-torn Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam ahead of this year's elections so the Acehnese could cast their votes without the threat of gun battles each day. Chief spokesman for the martial law administration in Aceh Col.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dumps stay open amid protests
Dumps stay open amid protests M. Taufiqurrahman and Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor Mounting opposition from residents over environmental damage has not deterred the city from going ahead with the Cilincing and Bojong dumps in North Jakarta and Bogor. At the Cilincing dump, seepage from a huge pile of garbage has killed thousands of fish and shrimps in nearby fish farms.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
BG sells stake in Tangguh for $236m
BG sells stake in Tangguh for $236m The Jakarta Post, Jakarta British firm BG Group PLC has sold its 10.7 percent stake in the Tangguh liquefied natural gas project in Papua to Japanese- owned Indonesia Natural Inc. (INGRMI) and Chinese company CNOOC Mutur Ltd, for US$236 million. Under the deal, INGRMI, a subsidiary of LNG Japan Corp, will acquire 29.23 percent of BG's 50 percent interest in the Muturi Production Sharing Contract (PSC).
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Twice as many orangutans, but future just as bleak
Twice as many orangutans, but future just as bleak Jacqueline Mackenzie, Contributor, Jakarta The most detailed count of wild orangutans in the last decade has found that there are between 50,000 and 60,000 orangutans left in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, twice as many as had been estimated in recent years.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
The numerical value of catastrophe
The numerical value of catastrophe Again, catastrophe has struck. At least 16 people were killed in a landslide that hit Purworejo, Central Java. Floods inundated Kendal, Kulonprogo in Yogyakarta. A tropical storm lashed at Jakarta, causing traffic jams in some parts of the city. Similar catastrophes also occurred in Batam, Riau and Banjar, South Kalimantan. From the numerical point of view, the more victims a catastrophe claims, the more attention the government gives to affected areas.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Romania to invest US$100m in Asam-asam power plant
Romania to invest US$100m in Asam-asam power plant Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Romania plans to provide US$100 million for the construction of two power plants in the Asam-asam power plant complex in South Kalimantan, said an envoy, and has demanded the Indonesian government to provide a risk guarantee for its investment. "We are now negotiating with (the Indonesian) government for the guarantee.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five drown, lightning strikes six in C. Java
Five drown, lightning strikes six in C. Java As many as eight people were reported dead on Monday, as a result of being swept away by strong currents and struck by lightning in separate incidents in the province of Central Java. Data gathered by the Center for Communication and Information Control (K3I) at the Central Java Police, stated that the tragedies occurred in Wonogiri, Kebumen and Pemalang regencies in Central Java.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hostage releases depends on both rebels and TNI
Hostage releases depends on both rebels and TNI Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta More mediation would not lead to the release of civilians held by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) said on Monday. Any release would depend solely on the will of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the separatists, PMI secretary general Iyung Sukandar said.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asia still has chance to beat bird flu: Asia still has a chance
Asia still has chance to beat bird flu: Asia still has a chance to beat the spread of bird flu among humans, despite fears it may mutate into a form that can spread human-to-human, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The latest outbreak, which has killed or prompted the culling of millions of fowl across Asia, has officially caused 12 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand. "We have no pandemic, we have very few cases, there is no indication whatsoever of ... any widespread ...
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
One injured in clash in Luwuk
One injured in clash in Luwuk PALU, Central Sulawesi: One person was critically injured when a group of youths attacked several kiosks in Banggai regency on Sunday. The incident occurred after a kiosk owner reprimanded a youth for urinating behind his kiosk in Kilo Lima, Luwuk district, Banggai regency. The youth took offense at being reprimanded and later returned with a group of friends, who attacked the kiosks and fought with the traders and local residents, who the youths outnumbered.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five commit suicide on Feb. 1
Five commit suicide on Feb. 1 JAKARTA: The police were busy on Sunday as five people reportedly committed suicide across the city on the Islamic Day of Sacrifice, or Idul Adha. No information was immediately available on what might have motivated them to take their own lives. Bram, 41, a resident of Kelapa Gading, North Jakarta, was found dead in a hotel room in Mangga Besar, Central Jakarta, on Sunday afternoon. An insecticide spray was found on the bedside table.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nasti fosters the love of reading
Nasti fosters the love of reading Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Poet Ezra Pound once said that a book should be a ball of light in one's hand, and that man reading should be man intensively alive. That may be just a timeworn quote for many people, but not for Nasti M. Reksodiputro. Her need to read is th same as her need to breathe. "Reading nourishes your brain to be more creative," said Nasti, one of the four founders of the Wandering Books Foundation (Yayasan Pustaka Kelana).
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Tuesday, February 3, 2004
TV Program: Tuesday, February 3, 2004 TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings 6:00 News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 7:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 8:00 Music: Sik Asik 10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
PT DI workers march to Jakarta
PT DI workers march to Jakarta BANDUNG: Some 4,000 employees of ailing state aircraft maker PT Dirgantara Indonesia (DI) marched to Jakarta on Monday to attend a hearing of the company's labor dispute at the manpower ministry. "We would like to ensure that the hearing will free from government intervention," said labor union secretary A.M. Bone. The first hearing of the industrial dispute settlement between 6,000 laid-off employees and PT DI is scheduled for Tuesday.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
No-warrant raids disguised extortion, robbery
No-warrant raids disguised extortion, robbery Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of bogus police detectives are raiding unwary Jakartans' homes and searching them on the street, in a spate of extortions and robberies, police say. On Jan. 4, a passenger on a public minivan was forced to take out his wallet and show it to three men who said they were detectives. The three accused him of being a suspect they were looking for and then took all his money.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's election 2004:
Indonesia's election 2004: The rules and their impact Indonesia's 2004 elections: Predicting is harder than ever Part 1 of 2 Jusuf Wanandi Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta 2. TNI -- Indonesian military strides forward again in politics 1 x 30 Indonesian military strides forward again in politics TNI strides forward again in politics Irman G. Lanti The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fire guts upmarket mall
Fire guts upmarket mall MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Plaza was gutted by fire at dawn on Monday. The Medan Fire Department dispatched fire trucks to the scene to extinguish the fire. No fatalities were reported. The fire gutted the mall when Medan residents were preparing to observe Idul Adha (Islamic Day of Sacrifice). Police are looking into the cause of the fire. -- Antara
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Battle in lending market getting fiercer
Battle in lending market getting fiercer Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta Many people dream of owning their own house and car. But to make this dream come true, they need a large sum of money at their disposal. Houses and cars have soared in price since the economic crisis hit this country in mid-1997. The crisis caused banks to curb their lending to consumers and increase interest rates considerably. As a result, for many the dream of owning houses and cars remained a dream.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election delay looms as ballot printing falls behind schedule
Election delay looms as ballot printing falls behind schedule Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fears of a possible election delay are looming larger as the General Elections Commission (KPU) conceded on Monday that ballot papers would not be printed until Feb. 5, four days behind the original schedule of Feb. 1.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Families want Mina victims flown home
Families want Mina victims flown home The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "I don't know what to say. I was the first to hear the news through a phone call. It was a shock," Ridha Triwahyuni, 20, said on Monday in tears at her home in Lumajang regency, East Java. Ridha's father Misnadi, 55, mother Dwi Duwang Siti Aminah, 50, and grandmother Tasrukah, 65, were among the 48 Indonesian pilgrims killed in Sunday's stampede in Mina, a valley located just outside Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/UTAN03
JP/18/UTAN03 Twice as many orangutans, but the future just as bleak The most detailed count of wild orangutans in the last decade has found that there are between 50,000 and 60,000 orangutans left in the tropical forests of Sumatra and Borneo, twice as many as had been estimated in recent years.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese hold little hope for elections
Acehnese hold little hope for elections Nani Farida and Ridwan Max Sijabat The Jakarta Post Banda Aceh/Jakarta While the provincial government has predicted Aceh's elections will run successfully, many Acehnese are pessimistic they will be democratic or deliver a desired outcome. Authorities have given assurances of free and fair elections, which begin in the province on April 5.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
At least 48 stampede victims from Indonesia
At least 48 stampede victims from Indonesia A. Junaidi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government confirmed on Monday that 48 Indonesian pilgrims were among 251 victims of Sunday's stampede in a valley near Mecca, Saudi Arabia, during a stone-throwing ritual. As of Monday, the government had only been able to identify 39 of the dead Indonesian pilgrims.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I'm OK with or without tinted car windows'
'I'm OK with or without tinted car windows' The city administration will impose a new regulation on tinted car windows this month to support the implementation of the new three-in-one traffic policy. With clearer windows it will be easier for police officers to determine whether a mannequin or joki (person hired to be a passenger) is inside a vehicle. The maximum opacity limit allowed is 30 percent, half of the currently permitted opacity.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Love of books sparked by curiosity
Love of books sparked by curiosity Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta With fewer and fewer students reading literary works, calling them "dull and boring", a scholar of literature blamed the teachers for not making reading interesting. Nasti M. Reksodipuro, a retired lecturer of the School of Literature at the University of Indonesia, pointed out that teachers should give a brief introduction about a certain book.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Graft and tax collection
Graft and tax collection From Koran Tempo I agree with Taufiequrachman, chairman of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), who has called on the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI) to issue a ruling that corruption is forbidden according to Islam. While it is true that such a ruling by MUI would help efforts to eradicate corruption, it means little in law enforcement. In fact, our legislation needs an overhaul. Take, for example, the taxation regulations.
Tue, 03 Feb 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien-Susilo,
Amien-Susilo, an ideal pairing? From Koran Tempo Reform of the nation is going nowhere, so the idea of Amien Rais and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono as the country's prospective leaders seems appropriate in order to restart the process. Amien Rais has been one of the initiators of reform. He is legally flawless, a professor, not part of the New Order and has a good commitment to reform. Though some dislike him, at least he deserves a chance to prove himself.