Archive: 10 March 2004
77 articles found
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights body finds gross human rights violations in Aceh
Rights body finds gross human rights violations in Aceh Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) ad hoc team for Aceh has found indications of gross human rights violations in Aceh, most of which were committed by military members.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Draft bill may spell hope for PLWHA
Draft bill may spell hope for PLWHA Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) may soon see a day when they no longer have to worry about paying their medical bills or of being fired because of their health condition. The Indonesian Employers Association (Apindo), together with the Indonesian Labor Union Confederation, has proposed a draft regulation in support of PLWHA to the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Blast causes Rp 39b in losses
Blast causes Rp 39b in losses JAKARTA: A manager of the JW Marriott Hotel management testified at the South Jakarta District Court on Tuesday that last August's bomb at the hotel had caused the management to suffer Rp 39 billion (US$4.64 million) in losses. Yuni Trinianingsih, general administration manager of PT Permata Birawa Sakti which operates the hotel, said the company spent the money to renovate the hotel, the Plaza Mutiara office building and Syailendra Apartments.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
17 percent of people live in poverty
17 percent of people live in poverty YOGYAKARTA: About 17 percent of the country's 215 million people were still living below the poverty line, a government official said on Tuesday. Coordinating Ministry of People's Welfare deputy of poverty eradication Djoharis Lubis said efforts to eliminate poverty had been hampered by problems caused by regional autonomy and globalization.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persik defeats Pelita
Persik defeats Pelita The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Goals from Harianto and Ekena Ikenwa allowed defending champion Persik Kediri to move out of the relegation zone with a 2-0 win over Pelita KS in the Indonesian soccer league on Tuesday. The two goals came in the second half of the match at the Brawijaya Stadium in Malang, East Java, giving Persik an overall 10 points in the standings and moving them above Persijatim, Semen Padang and Deltras. Semen Padang lost 2-0 to Persela Lamongan.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian banking sector remains shaky: EIU
Indonesian banking sector remains shaky: EIU Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Banking reform in the country is still far from complete despite the closure of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), according to a new survey.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
No suspicion, please
No suspicion, please From Republika The recent visit of influential leaders of Nahdlatul Ulama and Islamic boarding school principals to the residence of former president Suharto in Jakarta, should not be viewed over suspiciously. The Muslim figures were there to pray for the speedy recovery of Suharto. Praying for the sick is always right and praiseworthy and the presence of these religious authorities should not be blown out of proportion.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta commuters to boat to work
Jakarta commuters to boat to work Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If the Jakarta Administration's plan goes well, the capital may see its first official river transportation on the West Flood Canal next year from Manggarai, South Jakarta, to Karet, Central Jakarta. Head of analysis and evaluation Sylvira Ananda at the City Communication Agency said on Tuesday that the project would involve relevant city agencies as well as the Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local cricket league enters playoff
Local cricket league enters playoff The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Cricket Association's 2003 - 2004 season has reached the playoff stages with the first round just completed. Four clubs competed last weekend to decide last two quarterfinal competitors. The first match was played between Senayan CC and Ceylon CC; Ceylon CC batted first and scored 245 for 7 wickets in 35 overs, powered by an excellent innings by Raymund Shakespeare who scored 115.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Strengthening regional reps council 3
* Headlines: Strengthening regional reps council 3 * National: Respected ulemas back Gus Dur for president 4 * Archipelago: Five bombs found in Medan 5 * Opinion: 2004 elections and cupidity of politics 6 * City: Tangerang to get rid out of 'becak' 8 * Sports: The ups and downs of life as the Tiger 9 * World: S.Korean opposition starts Roh impeachment process 11 * Business: Oil processing regions demand portion of revenue 13 * Features: How low should cholesterol go 18
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Surgery still four months away for twins
Surgery still four months away for twins Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A team of 25 specialists at Cipto Mangunkusumo General Hospital (RSCM), Central Jakarta, announced on Tuesday that they would wait until the conjoined twins, Anggi and Anjeli, were five months old before performing an operation to separate them. Head of the medical team Arwin P.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]2004 elections and the
2004 elections and the cupidity of politics B. Herry-Priyono Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta 2. Food -- Profits on food 2 X 30 GM crops will enable companies to monopolize food production George Monbiot Guardian News Service London
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties promise peaceful campaign period
Parties promise peaceful campaign period Moch. N. Kurniawan and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All political parties contesting the elections pledged on Tuesday to put aside their differences to promote a peaceful campaign period from March 11 to April 1. Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary- general Soetjipto, Crescent Star Party chairman Yusril Ihza Mahendra and Golkar deputy chairman Agung Laksono were among the top politicians issuing the joint declaration.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Preventive measures
Preventive measures Dengue fever is only transmitted through dengue-infested mosquitoes. Killing the adult mosquitoes is not enough to prevent the disease from spreading as infected female mosquitoes may also transmit the virus to their offspring by transovarial (via females' eggs) transmission. The most effective measure to prevent dengue fever and dengue hemorrhagic fever is to: 1. Regularly empty and clean thoroughly domestic water storage vessels.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates' forged diplomas
Candidates' forged diplomas From Koran Tempo The Institute for Research and Development of Regional Administrations (LP3D) has reported to the Jakarta Police the use of forged diplomas by 32 would-be councillors for the City Council. The institute has taken this initiative because in their opinion the Jakarta's Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and Regional General Elections Commission (KPUD) will take too long to follow up this matter.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fish farmers complain of alleged misuse of funds
Fish farmers complain of alleged misuse of funds Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fish farmers of Rawamalang, Cilincing in North Jakarta, alleged deception on Tuesday in the disbursement of funds promised by the city administration in compensation for damage to their fish ponds caused by liquid waste from a city dump.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BCA profit drops on lower interest
BCA profit drops on lower interest Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Central Asia (BCA), the country's third largest bank in terms of assets, said on Tuesday it had posted a 6 percent decline in its 2003 audited net profit due to a lower interest income. The bank said its profit had fallen to Rp 2.39 trillion (US$281 million) from the Rp 2.54 trillion it booked in 2002. The bank's interest income declined to Rp 12.18 trillion from Rp 13.99 trillion.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commuter train claims first life
Commuter train claims first life SURABAYA: The Surabaya commuter train, which started operating just last month, claimed its first life on Tuesday. It struck a passerby on Jl. Achmad Yani in downtown Surabaya, the capital of East Java. The victim was Munayah, 19. Agus, an eyewitness, said Munayah alit from a public bus in front of Maspion Square on Jl. Achmad Yani and crossed the street. From there she went to cross the railway line and was struck by the train. She died upon impact.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. MEGA: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. MEGA: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Megawati will have 10 days to campaign for her party or Megawati gives 10 days to campaign for her party 2. CESSIE: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Permata rejects demand to return disputed funds 3. BANK: 32 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 47 Indonesian banking sector remains shaky: EIU 4. BOMB: 28 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 17 Five live bombs found in supermarket in Medan Mall or Five live bombs discovered in Medan Mall 5. BOAT: 28 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 28 Jakarta commuters to boat to work
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar visits detained colleague
Akbar visits detained colleague BANDA ACEH, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam: In a show of solidarity, Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung visited Keduah penitentiary in Banda Aceh to meet the leader of the party's chapter here Muntasir Hamid. Muntasir was arrested on Saturday for alleged corruption, which Akbar had also been charged with. Akbar was acquitted by the Supreme Court, but the Attorney General's Office is still mulling a review of the case. Akbar hugged Muntasir when they met on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets March 16 for second bond issue
Govt sets March 16 for second bond issue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will launch its second bond issue this year on March 16, worth around Rp 2 trillion (US$235.29 million), through an open auction. The bonds are expected to carry a fixed interest rate of 11 percent payable twice a year, due to mature in December 2012, a press statement said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Djamin's simple life, green dreams
Djamin's simple life, green dreams Bambang Bider, Contributor, Pontianak, West Kalimantan He is exclusive, not because he shuns interviews, but because it simply is not very easy to find him with free time. One must be prepared to spend four hours sitting on an old fiber boat cruising slowly along the Seluas river in Bengkayang regency in West Kalimantan to spend time with him.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Political parties eligible to contest in 2004 polls
Political parties eligible to contest in 2004 polls No. Parties Chairperson 1. Marhaenisme Indonesia National Party Sukmawati Soekarnoputri 2. Socialist Democratic Labor Party Mukhtar Pakpahan 3. Crescent Star Party Yusril Ihza Mahendra 4. Freedom Party Adi Sasono 5. United Development Party Hamzah Haz 6. United Democratic Nationhood Party Ryaas Rasyid 7. New Indonesia Alliance Party Sjahrir 8. Freedom Bull National Party Eros Djarot 9.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 9, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 9, 2004 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,075 -50 902,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 145 15 34,992,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 82,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,150 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 260...
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
2004 elections and the cupidity of politics
2004 elections and the cupidity of politics B. Herry-Priyono, Lecturer, Driyarkara School of Philosophy, Jakarta Instead of becoming a civilizing project for our political life, the 2004 elections may end up turning our politics into a mask worn by celebrities. An early sign pointing in that direction has shown itself in the revival of old figures becoming embodied in the candidacy of their once-staunch guards.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Price of day old chickens up 300%
Price of day old chickens up 300% YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of poultry breeders in Yogyakarta province may go bankrupt as the price of day old chickens has increased threefold following the bird flu outbreak recently. Heru S. Akhwan, the secretary-general of Yogyakarta Poultry Breeders Association, said on Tuesday that before the bird flu outbreak hit the country, the price of day old chickens stood at Rp 700. "But now, day old chickens cost Rp 2,000 each," he said.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BKPM expects higher investment this year
BKPM expects higher investment this year The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Investment is expected to keep growing this year despite heightened political concerns during the general election, Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) chairman Theo F. Toemion said. Theo said on Tuesday that investment was projected to contribute between 25 percent and 28 percent of this year's gross domestic product (GDP).
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties to campaign on trucks
Parties to campaign on trucks BALIKPAPAN, East Kalimantan: Political parties in Balikpapan rejected on Tuesday a call by the local police to avoid the use of trucks for party campaigns. The parties rejected the call at a meeting between police officers and representatives of 24 political parties in the city. According to the police, trucks may be effective and efficient in political campaigns, but they were dangerous and prone to traffic accidents.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four parties miss deadline, miss out on campaign run
Four parties miss deadline, miss out on campaign run Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi The Kendari General Elections Commission (KPUD) has barred four political parties from campaigning on the grounds that they failed to register the names of their campaigners to the KPUD before the March 7 deadline.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
E. Timor defendants acquitted
E. Timor defendants acquitted JAKARTA: The Supreme Court upheld the acquittal of five top- brass military and police defendants in a case involving East Timor human rights abuses during 1999, a justice said. The five are former Suai military commander Lt. Col. Sugito, former Covalima regent Col. Herman Sedyono, former Suai military commander Lt. Col. Liliek Koeshadianto, the former Suai military command's chief of staff, Capt. Achmad Syamsuddin, and former Suai Police precinct chief Lt. Col.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stress ability, not gender
Stress ability, not gender The article "Two nations, two women, one aim in the Feb. 27 issue of your newspaper may have been an attempt by the writer, Scott Thompson, to analyze the similarities between the political campaigns of the incumbent presidents in Indonesia and the Philippines, but it reads more like an opportunity to take cheap shots at two national leaders.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam Airlines to fly to Frankfurt
Vietnam Airlines to fly to Frankfurt HANOI: Vietnam Airlines said on Tuesday it wanted to begin direct flights to Frankfurt in the fourth quarter of this year to replace its current stopping service to the German city. Duong Chi Thanh, the national flag carrier's director of passenger marketing, said the company was in negotiations with German aviation authorities over the commencement of the direct service. "We need further discussions on the technical details," he said.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supporting Figures:
Supporting Figures: -------------------------------------------------------------- - Number of voters: 147.8 million (about 400,000 of whom live abroad) - Number of political parties contesting the elections: 24 - Number of polling stations: 585,219 - Number of islands: about 17,000 - Country from east to west: 5,150 kilometers - From north to south: 1,930 kilometers - Area: 1,919,444 square kilometers - Schedule Campaign period: March 11 through April 1 Cooling-off period: April 2 through...
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ulemas back Gus Dur for president
Ulemas back Gus Dur for president The Jakarta Post, Cirebon/Surabaya A plenary meeting of influential Muslim clerics (kyai khos) of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has mandated Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to run for president as a candidate of the National Awakening Party (PKB). About 30 kyai, who head Islamic boarding schools across the country, attended a meeting at the Buntet boarding school in Cirebon, West Java on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five live bombs discovered in Medan Mall
Five live bombs discovered in Medan Mall Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A supermarket employee discovered on Tuesday five live bombs of a high-explosive capacity at a supermarket in Medan Mall, which failed to explode due to weak batteries. So far, no one has been linked to the explosives, which may have been intended to cause disruption ahead of the general election.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore, Vietnam to boost economic ties
Singapore, Vietnam to boost economic ties Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore and Vietnam on Tuesday called for a further intensification of trade and investment ties after signing a joint cooperation pact during the visit of Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai. Bilateral trade amounted to S$3.53 billion in 2003 and the city-state is Vietnam's largest foreign investor with S$7.4 billion committed to the country.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Peacekeeping idea ahead of its time
Peacekeeping idea ahead of its time Foreign ministers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) met in Vietnam last week and put off the idea of forming a joint military force. The proposal came out of the blue last month at a meeting in Jakarta between senior officials from the 10 ASEAN members and the United Nations. Host Indonesia proposed establishing an ASEAN peacekeeping force.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police weigh out cause of journalist's death
Police weigh out cause of journalist's death Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Twelve days after the death of former Time magazine senior journalist Sandra Jean Burton, police here are still struggling to determine whether they have a homicide case on their hands. "We are still investigating whether the bruises and wounds found on her body were the result of an accident or of some other cause," Bali Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Rosalia P. Gaut said on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang to eliminate 'becak'
Tangerang to eliminate 'becak' Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Blaming becak (pedicabs) as the main cause of traffic disruption, the Tangerang municipal administration plans to eliminate the oldest form of public transportation from the roads gradually, the first phase taking place after the April elections.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati will have 10 days to campaign for her party
Megawati will have 10 days to campaign for her party Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri will spend 10 days campaigning for her Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), taking turns with Vice President Hamzah Haz in running the government. Without taking any leave from their state duties, Megawati and Hamzah of the United Development Party (PPP) will take turns touring the country beginning on Thursday, when the election campaign begins.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Buoyed by IMF praise
Buoyed by IMF praise The government, still rejoicing over the exceedingly positive market reception of its first global bond offering in over seven years, got another dose of high praise from the International Monetary Fund, which completed last week its review of Indonesia's economic policies and performance under its surveillance mechanism (Article IV).
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
A bad first impression
A bad first impression From Kompas My brother and family as citizens of the People's Republic of China visited Indonesia as tourists and as my personal guests. When they were about to fly home on Jan. 31, my brother was surprised when an airport immigration officer persistently asked for money, which was hard to reject under the circumstances. The problem in this case is the practice of immigration personnel rather than the money itself.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Women must perceive themselves equal'
'Women must perceive themselves equal' In observance of International Women's Day on March 8, women renewed their fight against discrimination in politics, business and education, and domestic violence. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents about the issue. Ahmad Safrudin, 35, is a staff member of a non-governmental organization. He lives in Citayam, Bogor: The fact is, there are still many women who agree with the idea that they are just the "other sex" or second-class citizens.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bogus legislative candidates
Bogus legislative candidates From Media Indonesia The General Elections Commission (KPU) has been overwhelmed lately not only by internal conflicts between political party executives, but also by the many cases of legislative candidates using forged diplomas. Various circles describe the situation as a reflection of the nation's low quality of education and at the same time the poor ethics of those signing up as would-be legislators or councillors.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PENGANTAR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. PENGANTAR: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 No euphoria this time, but expectations running high 2. DPD: 36 PT, 5 COLS, 1 X 47 DPD set to play important role in political system
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
The art of fighting the dengue outbreak
The art of fighting the dengue outbreak Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Millennia have passed since Sun Tzu wrote his extraordinary treatise The Art of War, yet the wisdom of it is still relevant and can be applied to a different kind of war today, one that is no less devastating in effect -- the effort to control the spread of dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF).
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, March 10, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:00 Music 9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz 10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Traditional Performance 4:00 News 4:30 Music 6:00 TV Drama: Balada Dangdut 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Jazz Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 TVRI's Report 11:30 TV Drama: Klasik Kangxi 12:30 a.m.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
No euphoria this time, but expectations running high
No euphoria this time, but expectations running high Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the nation held its first ever election in 1955, the atmosphere was euphoric. The feeling was justified since it was the first democratic election and just 10 years after the nation won its independence. It turned out to be the only election during the presidency of the nation's first president Sukarno.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Britain may lift ban on Indonesian plywood
Britain may lift ban on Indonesian plywood Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian plywood products may be allowed to enter the British market again after officials met with British buyers to clarify allegations the plywood was made from illegal timber.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts on central govt to dismiss Kampar regent
Pressure mounts on central govt to dismiss Kampar regent Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, Riau A local government official said on Tuesday that tens of thousands of people would take to the streets of Kampar regency on Wednesday to protest the central government's sluggishness in handling the controversy surrounding the Kampar regent.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/20/DJAMIN
JP/20/DJAMIN Djamin leads simple life for his green dreams Bambang Bider Contributor Pontianak, West Kalimantan He is exclusive, not because he shuns interviews, but because it simply is not very easy to find him with free time. One must be prepared to spend four hours sitting on an old fiber boat cruising slowly along the Seluas river in Bengkayang regency in West Kalimantan to spend time with him.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/ELECTION
JP/3/ELECTION There's no euphoria this time, but expectations run high Kornelius Purba The Jakarta Post Jakarta Many Indonesians believed five years ago that the country was on the right track toward the creation of sustainable civil society, that they had succeeded in organizing a peaceful and democratic election; a society that is not only prosperous, but also democratic.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, March 10, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, March 10, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:00 Music 9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz 10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:30 English News Service 3:00 Traditional Performance 4:00 News 4:30 Music 6:00 TV Drama: Balada Dangdut 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Jazz Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Dangdut Pro 11:00 TVRI's Report 11:30 TV Drama: Klasik Kangxi 12:30 a.m.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Influential ulemas back Gus Dur for president
Influential ulemas back Gus Dur for president The Jakarta Post Cirebon/Surabaya A plenary meeting of influential Muslim clerics (kyai khos) of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has mandated Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid to run for president as a candidate of the National Awakening Party (PKB). About 30 kyai, who head Islamic boarding schools across the country, attended a meeting at the Buntet boarding school in Cirebon, West Java on Tuesday.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights body finds human rights violations in Aceh
Rights body finds human rights violations in Aceh Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) ad hoc team for Aceh has found indications of gross human rights violations in Aceh, most of which were committed by military members.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaign parade expected to worsen traffic
Campaign parade expected to worsen traffic Bambang Nurbianto and Evi Mariani The Jakarta Post Jakarta Heavy traffic congestion is likely to occur in Jakarta on Thursday when hundreds of party floats pass along busy Jl. Thamrin and Jl. Sudirman to mark the first day of the election campaign period.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo asks President of his duties in Cabinet
Susilo asks President of his duties in Cabinet Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said on Tuesday he had sent a letter to President Megawati Soekarnoputri seeking clarification over his role in the Cabinet.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SBY: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. SBY: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Susilo asks President of his duties in Cabinet 2. KPU: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Parties promise peaceful campaigns 3. BASYIR: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Supreme Court reduction to free Ba'asyir in April 4. APINDO: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Draft bill may spell hope for PLWHA
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Misuses of state facility to rise: Observer
Misuses of state facility to rise: Observer The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Misuses of state facilities are likely to be the most common election violations, according to the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) and the Elections Advocacy Analysis Institute (LKAP). LKAP director Eko Prasojo said on Tuesday that misuses of state facilities would account for around 40 percent of violations in the upcoming elections, compared to 5.5 percent in the 1999 elections.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
SEAG body to restrict hosts' sports choices
SEAG body to restrict hosts' sports choices Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South East Asian (SEA) Games Federation has agreed to restrict host nations' choices of sports to be included among the medal events in a bid to prevent gamesmanship, according to the National Sports Council (KONI). Vietnam hosted the SEA Games in 2003, and the Philippines will host the 2005 edition of the biennial regional sporting showcase.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shell Malaysia makes major oil discovery
Shell Malaysia makes major oil discovery Associated Press, Kuala Lumpur Shell Malaysia said it has discovered crude oil near Borneo island in what a newspaper described on Tuesday as potentially the country's biggest deepwater oil reserve. Initial indications showed the oil found off northeastern Sabah state was of high quality, which is typical of Malaysia's crude oil grades, the company said in a statement late on Monday. Drilling at the exploration well was completed in December last year.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister slams highway project
Minister slams highway project JAKARTA: State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim promised on Tuesday to lobby President Megawati Soekarnoputri about alternative routes for Aceh's controversial Ladia Galaksa road project. Nabiel did not reveal the alternative routes or the scheduled date of his meeting with the President. Megawati has given her green light to the project, which cuts through Aceh's Leuser National Park, the only significant protected forest left in Sumatra.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts on central govt to dismiss Kampar regent
Pressure mounts on central govt to dismiss Kampar regent Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau A local government official said on Tuesday that tens of thousands of people would take to the streets of Kampar regency on Wednesday to protest the central government's sluggishness in handling the controversy surrounding the Kampar regent.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papua governor fears delay in elections
Papua governor fears delay in elections Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Papua governor JP Solossa has expressed his fear of a possible delay of several days in the legislative elections scheduled for April 5 for technical, geographical and logistical reasons.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
W. Java recruits students in fight against dengue
W. Java recruits students in fight against dengue The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon/Padang Thousands of students will be deployed to clean up housing complexes near their schools to help curb the spread of dengue fever. Cirebon deputy mayor Agus Al Wafier said on Tuesday the students would take part in the government's dengue fever eradication program after classes. "It is one of our efforts to fight the disease," Agus said. West Java is among the hardest hit areas by dengue.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Oil, gas processing regions demand revenue cut
Oil, gas processing regions demand revenue cut Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-oil and gas producing regions whose territories house oil and gas processing facilities are demanding a portion of the central government's revenue from the sector.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati asks tax office to improve image
Megawati asks tax office to improve image Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has asked the Ministry of Finance's Directorate General of Taxation to further improve its image, and continually strive to increase state revenue from taxes.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Permata rejects demand to return disputed funds
Permata rejects demand to return disputed funds P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Permata president Agus Martowardojo said on Tuesday the bank would not return Rp 546.5 billion in disputed funds to PT Era Giat Prima (EGP) despite demands by the prosecutor's office. "I'm convinced that the funds legally belong to Bank Bali (now Bank Permata) ... I'm not thinking of withdrawing the funds," Agus said following a meeting at the South Jakarta Prosecutor's Office.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Universities welcome campaigns
Universities welcome campaigns SEMARANG: Four universities in Semarang are ready to host political campaigns during the three-week electoral campaign period starting on Thursday, a poll official said on Tuesday. They are Walisongo State Islamic Institute, Tujuh Belas Agustus University, PGRI Teachers' College and Sultan Agung Islamic University.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bird flu, BSE scares still abound, eat fish instead!
Bird flu, BSE scares still abound, eat fish instead! Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta If you are bored eating hamburgers or fried chicken and want something new, or if bird flu and mad cow disease still scare you, this place might be worth a visit. Everything about fish -- with artificial fish, fishing rods, and old treasure boxes hanging on the wall -- is on offer here.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar head refutes early campaigning allegations
Golkar head refutes early campaigning allegations Agus Maryono and A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Purwokerto, Central Java Golkar Party deputy leader Slamet Effendy Yusuf denied on Tuesday charges he had violated early campaigning regulations during his visit two weeks ago to Kedungbanteng, in Banyumas. "I did visit Golkar party members and local residents in the Kedungbanteng district, but I wasn't campaigning early," he told The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court reduction to free Ba'asyir in April
Supreme Court reduction to free Ba'asyir in April M. Taufiqurrahman and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, who is serving his sentence at Cipinang Penitentiary, Central Jakarta, is likely to walk free next month following the Supreme Court's reduction of his three-year sentence to a retroactive 18-month term. The reduction is effective immediately.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Motorola shuts down Singapore unit
Motorola shuts down Singapore unit SINGAPORE: Motorola Inc., the world's second largest mobile phone maker, said Tuesday it had shut down its semiconductor chip-design operations in Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong and moved them to China and India. A total of 50 jobs will be lost at the old design centers, said Motorola spokeswoman Lynn Chan in Singapore. Half of the jobs lost will be in Singapore, where Motorola employs about 2,000 workers.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sunu clears first round in Salonpas title defense
Sunu clears first round in Salonpas title defense The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defending champion Sunu Wahyu Trijati advanced to the second round on Tuesday as most seeded players overcame their first- round hurdles in the Salonpas International Junior Championships at the Kemayoran Tennis Center, Central Jakarta. Indonesia's fifth seed fought back from a set down to overtake compatriot Agung Bagus Dewanto 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the boys' singles division.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights body finds gross human rights violations in Aceh
Rights body finds gross human rights violations in Aceh Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights' (Komnas HAM) ad hoc team for Aceh has found indications of gross human rights violations in Aceh, most of which were committed by military members.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pressure mounts on central govt to dismiss Kampar regent
Pressure mounts on central govt to dismiss Kampar regent Haidir Anwar Tanjung The Jakarta Post Pekanbaru, Riau A local government official said on Tuesday that tens of thousands of people would take to the streets of Kampar regency on Wednesday to protest the central government's sluggishness in handling the controversy surrounding the Kampar regent.
Wed, 10 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD set to play important role in political system
DPD set to play important role in political system Anton Doni, Head, Research and Development Unit, The Jakarta Post Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, who served as minister and secretary- general of the then ruling party Golkar, during the Soeharto era, was very confident that the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD) would play key role in the country's political system despite its weak legal position.