Archive: 11 March 2004
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Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Joint monitoring team to start work in Aceh
Joint monitoring team to start work in Aceh Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam A joint monitoring team will begin immediately to inspect humanitarian projects carried out by the martial law administrator and Aceh provincial government since the implementation of martial law in the troubled province.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaigning officials told to take leave
Campaigning officials told to take leave MEDAN, North Sumatra: The North Sumatra General Election Commission (KPUD) will prohibit state officials from campaigning in the province unless first taking leave. KPUD chairman Irham Buana Nasution said on Wednesday that unless they took leave in advance, state officials would be able to abuse state facilities in order to campaign.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom keeps Kristiono, names Abeng chairman
Telkom keeps Kristiono, names Abeng chairman Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of publicly listed telecommunications firm PT Telkom retained Kristiono as the company's president in a major reshuffle proposed by the government following accounting woes. Meanwhile, Tanri Abeng, a former minister overseeing state enterprises, was named as the company's president commissioner, replacing Bacelius Ruru. The position is equal to a company chairman.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. lawmakers urge Australia to be fair over East Timor
U.S. lawmakers urge Australia to be fair over East Timor Agence France-Presse, Washington A group of U.S. legislators has urged Australia to fairly negotiate its maritime boundary with tiny neighbor East Timor for equitable sharing of petroleum resources. The fate of substantial oil and natural gas deposits in the sea between Australia and newly independent East Timor depends on a permanent boundary agreement to be hammered out between the two countries.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'GAM or Azahari responsible for bombs'
'GAM or Azahari responsible for bombs' Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra Medan Police chief Sr. Comr. Bagus Kurniawan said on Wednesday that the police were focusing their investigations into the discovery of five live bombs in a Medan mall on two distinct groups. The two groups in question were the terrorist group allegedly led by Dr. Azahari and the rebel Free Aceh Movement (GAM). "It's probable that one of these groups is responsible for the bombs," he said.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's first ornamental fish complex completed
Indonesia's first ornamental fish complex completed Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An ornamental fish complex worth Rp 18.5 billion (US$2.2 million) has been completed in Cibinong, West Java, the government announced on Wednesday. The complex, which can accommodate fish from about 3,000 breeders and traders in Greater Jakarta, will function as a research and grading station, selecting and improving the quality of the fish before they are exported to countries around the world.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI maids on death row in Singapore
RI maids on death row in Singapore The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has pledged to make maximum efforts to provide legal protection for five Indonesian migrant workers who may face death sentence in Singapore. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said that he had been coordinating with the foreign ministry to lobby the Singaporean authorities and to hire professional lawyers in Singapore to represent the uneducated workers.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT special report
FOR SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT special report ;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-logistics-cargo Photo caption JP CARGO HANDLING: Garuda Indonesia operates a large warehouse at the Sukarno-Hatta International Airport to handle its cargo. In addition to having a modern warehouse, many international courier companies also operate their own aircraft to support their Supply Chain Management (SCM) services. JP/Mulkan Salmona COST EFFICIENCY: People shop at the Makro outlet in Pasar Rabo, East Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKB forms contingency plans to ensure say in presidential poll
PKB forms contingency plans to ensure say in presidential poll Tiarma Siboro and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya The National Awakening Party (PKB) has set up a contingency plan in case it does not achieve the minimum votes required to contest the presidential election. The plan includes forming a coalition with other parties and reconsidering the nomination of its founder Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, a party leader said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidates
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidates A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-government organizations have assisted 25 women in their bid to become legislators in upcoming elections. The NGOs, including the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) and the Concerned Indonesian Women's Movement (GPPI) say the legislative candidates are worth assisting because they are quality candidates.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Energize your supply chain network
Energize your supply chain network Alec Hutcheon, Managing Consultant, Business Consulting Services, IBM Indonesia Supply chains are facing more challenges than ever before. In addition, traditional supply chain business models are giving way to the emergence of new horizontally integrated, high-performance on demand value chain networks.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega calls Susilo's letter 'inappropriate'
Mega calls Susilo's letter 'inappropriate' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri gave a vague response on Wednesday to a letter from Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono questioning his position in the Cabinet, calling the letter inappropriate. Saying that any problems between the President and Cabinet members should be discussed directly and privately, Megawati said Susilo was free to come and see her any time.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
We're masters: President, legislators are our servants!
We're masters: President, legislators are our servants! Patrick Guntensperger, Business Consultant, Jakarta, ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com It is said that people get the government they deserve. If there is any merit to that observation, perhaps we ought to ask ourselves, what kind of a government do we in Indonesia deserve?
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police on full alert as campaign kicks off
Police on full alert as campaign kicks off The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar ordered police across the country on Wednesday to be on full alert, as the three-week campaign period officially kicks off on Thursday. Da'i also instructed police in Central Sulawesi, Aceh and Ambon to ready additional personnel to strengthen efforts to secure the campaigning period and legislative election on April 5. National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Another boxer in a coma
Another boxer in a coma The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Another Indonesian boxer is fighting for his life, with Dian Hasibuan reported on Wednesday to be in a coma after suffering a technical knockout defeat in a televised nontitle bout the night before. The fight on Tuesday between featherweights Dian and Jack Riu was stopped by the referee in the fourth of six scheduled rounds after Dian received a vicious blow to the head and was unable to continue. The fight was held at the RCTI studio.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military sinks Thai fishing boat
Military sinks Thai fishing boat Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nangroe Aceh Darussalam The military in Aceh sank a Thai fishing boat in the waters off Meulaboh in West Aceh on Tuesday, an officer said on Wednesday. Aceh Military head Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya said security authorities believed the ship was trying to smuggle arms into the province, where the military is waging an offensive against rebels. "The arrival of the ship violated the decree of the martial law administration.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Thursday, March 11, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Documentary 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 7:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 8:30 Music 9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bukit Asam to issue $150m bonds
Bukit Asam to issue $150m bonds JAKARTA: Indonesian coal producer PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam said on Wednesday it plans to issue US$150 million worth of Eurobonds to help finance the development of its geothermal power project in West Java, the company's top official said. "We expect to issue the bond in the second half of this year," Bukit Asam's President, Ismet Harmaini, told reporters. He didn't give details on the bond's tenor or coupon.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Health workers set for campaign
Health workers set for campaign JAKARTA: Some 50,000 members of health task forces from the Ministry of Health, military, police and the Indonesian Red Cross are ready to provide care to participants of the election campaign that kicks off on Thursday. "The members of the health task forces have been trained to provide emergency health care to victims of traffic accidents and food poisoning during the campaign," health minister Achmad Sujudi said on Wednesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI expects GDP to grow by 4.2-4.7% in Q1
BI expects GDP to grow by 4.2-4.7% in Q1 Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rapid growth in consumer loans is expected to help a consumption-driven economy expand in the first quarter by as much as 4.7 percent, according to the central bank's latest economic assessment. Bank Indonesia said the level of consumer borrowing should keep robust domestic consumption steaming ahead as the largest contributor to the country's gross domestic product.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
This country needs a visionary leader, not simply a ruler
This country needs a visionary leader, not simply a ruler Benny Susetyo, Cultural Observer, Malang, East Java The 2004 general election is close at hand. With all its ups and downs of late, preparations have been made by the General Elections Commission (KPU) for a national event that will be a decisive moment in this democratic process.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank Mandiri posts 27% increase in 2003 profit
Bank Mandiri posts 27% increase in 2003 profit Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The net profit of state-owned Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, skyrocketed by 27.9 percent last year, despite a 19 percent decline in revenue from interest.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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1. JP/3/TELKOM 4 x 13 Telkom keeps Kristiono, names Abeng chairman JP/8/MINERS 2 x 27 Mine incident exposes feud between Antam, illegal miners JP/2/TIMOR 2 x 29 U.S. lawmakers urge Australia to be fair over East Timor JP/2/BAASYIR 3 x 19 U.S. official regrets jail term reduction for militant leader
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaigning allowed on campus
Campaigning allowed on campus KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Mahmud Hamundu, the rector of Haluoleo University in Kendari, said on Wednesday that the university would allow presidential and vice presidential candidates to campaign in the university. "The decision was hammered out during a senate meeting at the university on Monday," said Mahmud. The permit was granted to boost political education on campus.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sunu set for tough game against top seed Weerapat at Salonpas tourney
Sunu set for tough game against top seed Weerapat at Salonpas tourney Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sunu Wahyu Trijati faces a real test in his title defense when he takes on top seed Weerapat Doakmaiklee in the quarterfinals of the Salonpas International Junior Tennis Championship here on Thursday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival -- for now
Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival -- for now Wahyoe Boediwardhana and I Wayan Juniartha, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Bali in February booked a decent 26.4 percent increase compared to the same month in 2003, despite the implementation of the Visa-on-Arrival (VoA) policy, which many pundits had predicted would seriously hamper tourism development in Indonesia.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Domestic violence now seen as a crime'
'Domestic violence now seen as a crime' The main theme of this year's International Women's Day is the issue of HIV/AIDS, which is increasingly affecting women and girls. Another is the issue of domestic violence, a problem in all cultures. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue. Katherina Soehadi, 28, is a consultant in a public relations firm in Kemang, South Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang Police chief accused of backing thugs
Tanah Abang Police chief accused of backing thugs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tanah Abang subprecinct police chief Comr. Ahmad Rivai was reported to the Jakarta Police on Wednesday for allegedly supporting thugs over a land dispute in the area. The report was made by lawyer Djunaidi, who also owns the site in question on Jl. Karet Tengsin Raya, which faces Batavia Apartments, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta. Djunaidi said on Wednesday that on Jan.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 10, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on March 10, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 -25 100,000 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 145 0 21,401,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 10,500 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,150 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 260 0 0...
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public support for incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri has dropped significantly during the past few months while those who backed Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono increased, according to a survey on Wednesday. The poll, conducted by the Soegeng Sarjadi Syndicated agency said Megawati's support fell from 30.10 percent in November to a mere 19.74 percent in February.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
6,000 villages lack electricity
6,000 villages lack electricity ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: Some 6,000 remote villages in the country have no access to electricity, a minister said. "We are still unable to reach these villages, which is why we have to find a solution to the problem," State Minister for Research and Technology Hatta Radjasa said after inaugurating a TV transmission tower, solar power plants and a hydroelectric power plant in the province.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidates
NGOs support 25 women legislative candidates A. Junaidi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Non-government organizations have assisted 25 women in their bid to become legislators in upcoming elections. The NGOs, including the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) and the Concerned Indonesian Women's Movement (GPPI) say the legislative candidates are worth assisting because they are quality candidates.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey
Megawati loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Public support for incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri has dropped significantly during the past few months while those who backed Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono increased, according to a survey on Wednesday. The poll, conducted by the Soegeng Sarjadi Syndicated agency said Megawati's support fell from 30.10 percent in November to a mere 19.74 percent in February.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mine incident exposes feud between Antam, illegal miners
Mine incident exposes feud between Antam, illegal miners Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor "From the beginning I didn't want my husband to become a gurandil, because I know how risky it is digging for gold in Pongkor Mountain. But kang Eman insisted, he said he wanted to get some money for a ceremonial meal to celebrate my seventh month of pregnancy.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties fail to notify police of rallies
Parties fail to notify police of rallies MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: With the election campaign beginning on Thursday, few political parties have yet to notify the police here where and when they will be campaigning. As of Wednesday, only 16 political parties had notified the Mataram mayoralty police of the campaign schedules, and only two political parties had notified the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) provincial police. Adj. Comr.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DRUM 1x45
1. DRUM 1x45 Behemoth drums of Jembrana, a silent pulse 2. VISA 1x50 Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival -- for now
Thu, 11 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.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents stage another protest to pressure central govt
Residents stage another protest to pressure central govt Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Some 1,000 civil servants, teachers and community leaders staged a protest on Wednesday in front of the teacher's council building in Kampar regency, to demand that the central government endorse the dismissal of Kampar regent Jefri Noer.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers offered free land-certification
Farmers offered free land-certification The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has offered farmers free-of-charge certification for their land as part of a program to help people in rural areas get access to bank loans.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties start beating war drums
Parties start beating war drums The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta and other cities throughout the archipelago will be much more colorful starting on Thursday morning and lasting until April 1, as the 24 political parties contesting the April 5 legislative election take their campaigns to the streets. The flags of the 24 parties will fly everywhere. Traffic jams and traffic violations will increase as supporters of the parties parade through cities in every type of vehicle imaginable.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pets to have rabies vaccinations
Pets to have rabies vaccinations TANGERANG: To prevent the spread of rabies, the Tangerang Husbandry Agency kicked off on Wednesday compulsory, free vaccination for pet dogs and cats as well as stray animals in Medang Lestari housing complex, Legok district. "We are offering this vaccination following a report that a five-year-old boy, identified only as Akbar, contracted rabies after he was bitten by a dog in this area," agency head Didi Aswadi said.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL adds port to U.S. security plan
KL adds port to U.S. security plan MALAYSIA: Malaysia, which has agreed to let U.S. officials check U.S.-bound container cargo at its main port, will add the Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) bordering Singapore to the scheme, officials said on Wednesday. Abdul Halil Abdul Mutalib, director general of the Royal Malaysian Customs, said the move to include the PTP in the Container Security Initiative (CSI) would help exporters speed shipments.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties fail to inform KPUD of campaigns
Parties fail to inform KPUD of campaigns MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: A poll official said on Wednesday that all 24 political parties contesting the elections had yet to provide the Makassar General Elections Commission (KPUD) with their campaign schedules. Mappinawang, a member of the Makassar KPUD, said he was disappointed in the attitude of the 24 parties.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Watchdog releases crooked teachers list
Watchdog releases crooked teachers list Failing to announce the list of names of crooked politicians before March 11, the Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) instead came up with corruption cases in elementary schools in Jakarta. Asked by The Jakarta Post about its reason for not announcing the names, Teten Masduki of ICW said on Wednesday that he had handed all the paperwork on the list to the Center for Electoral Reform (CETRO), a non-governmental organization.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local companies need to increase awareness of SCM
Local companies need to increase awareness of SCM Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta No doubt Supply Chain Management (SCM) is not a new concept for many decision makers in Indonesian corporations, but entrusting their companies' SCM to the hands of professional logistics companies has yet to become a way of doing business in this country.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rini rebukes KS for lack of competitiveness
Rini rebukes KS for lack of competitiveness Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Industry and Trade Rini MS Soewandi criticized on Wednesday state-owned PT Krakatau Steel, the country's largest steel company, for its lack of competitiveness after more than 30 years under government control. Rini was commenting on Krakatau Steel's recent complaint over her proposal to drop existing tariffs on steel imports amid a shortage of domestic supply.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN urged to establish petrochemical plant
ASEAN urged to establish petrochemical plant Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Olefin and Plastics Industry Association (Inaplas) is proposing that members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) jointly build a petrochemical plant for the region, similar to their fertilizer plant in Aceh.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia awards Tunisian scientist
Indonesia awards Tunisian scientist JAKARTA: Indonesian Ambassador to Tunisia Musma Musa Abbas, on behalf of the Indonesian government, has presented the Jasa Pratama medal to Tunisian scientist Rachid Driss for his contribution to the friendly relations between Indonesia and the North African country. At the conferment ceremony in Tunis, Rachid was represented by his only grand-child, Jihane. Rachid failed to turn up for the ceremony because he had been hospitalized since March 5.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
ICW says schools drowning in corruption
ICW says schools drowning in corruption Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Tarnishing their much-vaunted label as educational institutions, schools are widely prone to corruption practices through unclear school budgets and the lack of supervision by parents, a study by Indonesian Corruption Watch (ICW) says.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. official regrets jail term reduction for militant leader
U.S. official regrets jail term reduction for militant leader Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A top U.S. official expressed dismay on Wednesday over the imminent release of Indonesian cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, saying Washington believed he had "intense and deep involvement" in terrorist activities. Speaking after a meeting here with Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, U.S.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 11, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 11, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m., until March 27. * Painting by I Nyoman Tusan, at Griya Santriyan, Galeri Sanur, until April 23. * Painting Perempuan by Made Gunawan, at Jenggala Keramik Bali, Jl Uluwatu 2, Jimbaran, until April 8. * Fine Art Rhythm by Color by Delapan Perupa dari Berbagai Gaya, Bharata The Gallery, Jl.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties told to avoid religious symbols
Parties told to avoid religious symbols JAKARTA: The Muhammadiyah Youth Organization urged on Wednesday Muslim-based political parties to refrain from exploiting religious symbols and verses from the Koran during the election campaign. Abdul Mu'ti, chairman of the organization, said the exploitation of Islamic symbols for political gain violated the principles of the election. "It will set a bad precedent for the people," he said.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Navy sailor caught smuggling
Navy sailor caught smuggling JAKARTA: Jakarta water police arrested a Navy sailor who allegedly attempted to smuggle a used sewing machine and 37 second-hand bicycles into the country on Tuesday, the police revealed on Wednesday. The police said the sewing machine and bicycles were found in the Insa, a vessel berthed at Tanjung Priok port, which is reportedly registered in the name of Second Corp. Rubiyanto, who is attached to the Navy's Western Fleet and is stationed in Jakarta. -- JP
Thu, 11 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.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI envoy to meet illegal workers
RI envoy to meet illegal workers CANBERRA: Indonesian officials will fly to the remote territory of Christmas Island on Thursday to meet 15 Indonesian job-seekers who arrived illegally in Australia last week, the government said Wednesday. Indonesian diplomat Mukhlis Yunus will interview the nine women and six men and - if able to confirm their nationalities - help them return home, the Indonesian Embassy in Australia said in a statement.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unregistered evictees still hope to vote
Unregistered evictees still hope to vote Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After losing their homes to eviction, people currently sheltering in the compound of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said they may have lost their right to vote in the elections. They claim they had registered as voters before the evictions took place between August and November last year, but no officials from their respective subdistricts had contacted them.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -- MARCH 11
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT -- MARCH 11 ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Supply-chain-services Local companies need to be more aware of SCM Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta No doubt Supply Chain Management (SCM) is not a new concept for many decision makers in Indonesian corporations, but entrusting their companies' SCM to the hands of professional logistics companies has yet to become a way of doing business in this country.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four shot dead in Flores melee
Four shot dead in Flores melee Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara At least four people are dead and 24 others were injured when about 400 villagers clashed with police at the Ruteng Police station in Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday. No detailed information was available about the victims and the incident late on Wednesday evening because of the limited communication facilities in the provincial capital, Kupang.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega, Hamzah may campaign without leave
Mega, Hamzah may campaign without leave Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz, who have always promoted an image as law-abiding citizens and have called upon others to follow the rule of law, will face a tough test to live up to their own words this week.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to push exports for 15 products
Govt to push exports for 15 products Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has selected 15 priority export products in a bid to help achieve this year's non-oil and gas export growth target of 7 percent. Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Djakti said on Wednesday that the National Export Team also set action plans in order to boost the export of the selected products.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt, TNI, police respond to KPU's logistics needs
Govt, TNI, police respond to KPU's logistics needs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the General Elections Commission (KPU) disclosed on Wednesday that only 20 percent of the 660 million ballot papers needed for the elections had been produced, on the same day, President Megawati Soekarnoputri instructed the Indonesian Military, the National Police and the Ministry of Transportation to assist in the distribution of ballot papers nationwide.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll observers banned from 'black areas'
Poll observers banned from 'black areas' BANDA ACEH, Aceh: The martial law administrator in Aceh has prohibited foreign poll observers from monitoring the elections in "black areas" in the troubled province of Aceh. "We are concerned for their security should they insist on monitoring the elections in these black areas," said Maj. Gen. Endang Suwarya. The black areas are those areas where the rebel Free Aceh movement (GAM) still has influence. -- JP
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Air Asia to open three new low-cost routes
Air Asia to open three new low-cost routes Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Beginning on April 10, Malaysian Airlines' Asia Air will open three new routes providing direct flights from three cities in Malaysia to three cities in Indonesia, a company spokesman says. Air Asia chairman Pahamin A. Rajab said on Wednesday the new routes were being opened as part of the company's focus on providing direct flights to Indonesia.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal burial fees
Illegal burial fees From Koran Tempo A Jakarta councillor has questioned the fee for the burial of a citizen in the capital. The city administration has allocated Rp 150,000 per person for digging and filling a grave. He wondered why some people had been asked to pay Rp 1 million a person. This happened to my family. When my elder brother died and was buried in the Pondok Kopi public cemetery, Kedoya, West Jakarta, I had to pay Rp 950,000 in burial costs.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Penyengat Island to be a heritage center
Penyengat Island to be a heritage center Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, Riau Local arts and culture figures have proposed that Penyengat Island in the Riau Islands regency, located about a 15-minute journey by sea from Sumatra, be developed into a Malay cultural center, fully equipped with the latest multimedia technology.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BRI gives Rp 200m to fight dengue
BRI gives Rp 200m to fight dengue JAKARTA: PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) has handed over Rp 200 million (US$23,809) to five referral hospitals for dengue fever patients. BRI corporate secretary Yadie Supriatno said on Wednesday that the hospitals involved were the Tarakan Hospital, Budhi Asih Hospital, Tugu Hospital, Sumber Waras Hospital and Fatmawati Hospital. Hospitals have been called on to prioritize dengue fever patients since the latest outbreak first hit the country early this year.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs back 'quality' women candidates
NGOs back 'quality' women candidates A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Non-government organizations have assisted 25 women in their bid to become legislators in upcoming elections. The NGOs, including the Center for Electoral Reform (Cetro) and the Concerned Indonesian Women's Movement (GPPI) say the legislative candidates are worth assisting because they are quality candidates. "But it doesn't mean that other woman candidates are not good," Francisca "Eri" Seda of Cetro said on Tuesday.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur named father of Tionghoa
Gus Dur named father of Tionghoa SEMARANG: The (Tionghoa) (Indonesians of Chinese descent) community in Semarang named former president Abdurrahman Wahid, the father of the Chinese-Indonesian community in Indonesia on Wednesday. The title was bestowed upon Abdurrahman during a meeting with some 400 people from the Chinese community in Tay Kak Sie temple in the city.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Penyengat Island may become Malay cultural center
Penyengat Island may become Malay cultural center Fadli The Jakarta Post Batam, Riau Local arts and culture figures have proposed that Penyengat Island in the Riau Islands regency, located about a 15-minute journey by sea from Sumatra, be developed into a Malay cultural center, fully equipped with the latest multimedia technology.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI ready to assist KPUD in Papua
TNI ready to assist KPUD in Papua JAYAPURA, Papua: The Indonesian Military (TNI) are ready to help poll organizer Papua KPUD to distribute election materials to remote areas in the easternmost province of Papua, said TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto. Endriartono said on Wednesday that the TNI had readied five helicopters in Papua to assist the Papua General Elections Commission (KPUD) in the upcoming general elections.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Armed robbery
Armed robbery must be stopped From Warta Kota Armed robbers operating on motorcycles are still at large, and are becoming increasingly brutal. A couple in their car in Jagakarsa, South Jakarta, for instance, narrowly escaped a recent attempted holdup by four armed robbers by racing away in the car as the criminals tried to stop it. The police are capable of preventing such robbery by carrying out raids on motorcycles in all parts of Jakarta.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso delays road widening project
Sutiyoso delays road widening project The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sharp criticism from environmentalists, experts and the Office of the State Minister for the Environment has forced Governor Sutiyoso to delay a road widening project on Jl. Sudirman and Jl. Thamrin in Central Jakarta. "We must wait for advice from a team of experts appointed by the administration before we carry out the project.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Behemoth drums of Jembrana, a silent pulse
Behemoth drums of Jembrana, a silent pulse Jagadhita, Contributor, Denpasar A group of farmers in the Mendoyo district of Jembrana were spotted taking a break after hours of hard work in the field. As they sat together in a hut, one of them started to beat a traditional drum vigorously, its percussive sound ringing across the field. The simple musical instrument, a Kendang Kau, is made from a coconut shell covered with a skin -- a boar's bladder.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/SPEAKUP
JP/4/SPEAKUP 'How can people be excited about campaigns?' The Jakarta Post Jakarta Evie, 34, works at a private company on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, and lives with her husband in Tangerang. General election? Oh please, not again. I don't mind voting, and I've never been absent any way. Honestly, I can't stand the campaigning. First, the mass campaign on the street will certainly create traffic jams all across the city. Everybody will be late to work, to school or anywhere else.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council gives OK to groundwater tax
Council gives OK to groundwater tax Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid mounting concern over environmental problems resulting from the overuse of groundwater, the City Council agreed on Wednesday to pass a groundwater tax bylaw.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Telkom retains Kristiono as president 2
* Headlines: Telkom retains Kristiono as president 2 * National: Research finds corruption rife in schools 4 * Archipelago: Kampar residents take to the streets again 5 * Opinion: Indonesia needs visionary leader, not ruler 7 * City: Evictees unsure of voting rights 8 * Sports: Gasol keeps Grizzlies hot in 94-88 win over Spurs 9 * World: Thai PM replaces top ministers in reshuffle 11 * Business: Farmers offered free land-certification 13 * Features: Tourists undeterred by visa-on-arrival 18
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
For peaceful campaigns
For peaceful campaigns Indonesians are now getting a second chance to determine the direction their country should go in the years ahead, and to decide who will lead them to the end of the chronic economic crisis, which haunts almost all aspects of national life. The 1999 general election won international praise for being the freest and most democratic the nation had held since 1955.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Thursday, March 11, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Documentary 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 7:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 8:30 Music 9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz 10:00 TV Drama 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SURVEY: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37
1. SURVEY: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 Mega loses, Susilo gains ground: Survey 2. MEGA: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Mega, Hamzah may campaign without leave 3. BALLOT: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Govt, TNI, police respond to KPU's logistics needs 4. WOMEN: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 NGOs back 'quality' women candidates 5. SECURITY: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Police on full alert as campaign kicks off 6. WHERE: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Watchdog releases crooked teachers list 7.
Thu, 11 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties may be barred from campaigning
Parties may be barred from campaigning AMBON, Maluku: Maluku General Election Commission (KPUD) warned eight political parties in the province on Wednesday that they may lose their right to campaign in the upcoming general elections. "The deadline is Wednesday midnight, but up until Wednesday morning, the eight parties had not yet registered the names of their campaigners with the KPUD," said Idrus Tatuhey, the chairman of the Maluku province's KPUD.