Archive: 18 March 2004
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Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Golkar rejects its old image
Golkar rejects its old imageThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Growing resentment against calls to become loyalists of former president Soeharto has led the former dominant party, Golkar, to exercise a good measure of damage control in its campaigns by removing itself from symbols of the past regime.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
1. NGO ( 1 X 30 )
1. NGO ( 1 X 30 ) Activists fear losing more forests 2. TANI ( 2 X 16 ) Five regents awarded for farming policies 3. COURT ( 1 X 32 ) 'Papua division may end with separatism'4. ANTEK ( 1 X 27 ) Sultan, Gus Dur reject antek remark 5. WALHI ( 1 X 36 ) 16 concessionaires didn't pay fees
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Japanese firms, Airbus sign deals
Japanese firms, Airbus sign deals TOKYO: European aircraft maker Airbus said on Wednesday several Japanese companies, including Koito Manufacturing, will supply parts for the company's next-generation A380 super-jumbo programme.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Activists fear losing more forests
Activists fear losing more forestsTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Forestry activists warn that the country will pay a much greater cost in the future compared to the short-term profits reaped by allowing open-pit mining companies to operate in protected forests.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Quality of road repairs poor
Quality of road repairs poorFrom Bisnis IndonesiaA number of road sections in Jakarta are severely damaged. Roads newly repaired look alright for a while, only to be smashed again by rain and returned subsequently to their original state, with large holes appearing all over.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
'Dangdut' singer Vivi Effendy campaigns for Betawi
'Dangdut' singer Vivi Effendy campaigns for BetawiEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Vivi Effendy, who was a famous dangdut singer in the 1970s, is the only Betawi (native resident of Jakarta) woman among the 38 Regional Representatives Council (DPD) candidates.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Life is just not fair
Life is just not fairFrom Kompas I've been let go from my job as a TV anchor for a Chinese geography program on a private television station in Jakarta because I've been named a legislative candidate. I don't think the reason they gave: that as a TV anchor I can influence public opinion is...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
1. MADU 2x24
1. MADU 2x24Island of salt explored through Soemadji's works 2. MUSEUM 1x32 Imbalance twixt Asian, European museums
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
U.S. shares files on Hambali with RI
U.S. shares files on Hambali with RIP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The U.S. has handed over 125 files on its investigation of Indonesian-born terrorist suspect Riduan Isamuddin alias Hambali to the government, an official says.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
The election and prices
The election and prices The General Election is undoubtedly important for the nation; however, it does not surpass everything. Farmers must continue to tend their land, fishermen must fish and vendors continue their daily activities. The state administration, too, should run as normal.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Japan receives soldier's skeletons
Japan receives soldier's skeletons BIAK, Papua: The skeletons of 11 Japanese soldiers who died in Papua during World War II were handed over to Japan in a modest ceremony held in Kampung Paray district, Biak on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Not much fodder in quiet elections for foreign media
Not much fodder in quiet elections for foreign mediaFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Journalists across the country are doing their best to cover the historic election campaigns -- however lackluster they may be -- but beyond a few neighboring countries, this year's elections will...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Angie gets wild card entry for Athens
Angie gets wild card entry for AthensMusthofid and Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian tennis star Angelique "Angie" Widjaja, who is being sidelined by a nagging injury, has been granted a wild card entry for the Olympic Games in Athens, said the National Sports Council (KONI).
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Polls may create potential shocks, Moody's warns
Polls may create potential shocks, Moody's warnsDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta International rating agency Moody's Investors Service has warned that the ongoing election process in Indonesia could slow down the pace of economic reform.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Rp 100b allocated for water works
Rp 100b allocated for water works JAKARTA: The central government has allocated Rp 100 billion (US$11.76 million) to repair water infrastructure in Greater Jakarta.The project, which will start this year, is held by the Development Project for the Ciliwung and Cisadane Rivers (PIPWSC), a task force...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Director suspended, regular flights resume
Director suspended, regular flights resumeHaidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Bowing to pressure from striking workers, PT Riau Airlines (RAL) suspended president director Yunus Bachri while prosecutors opened an investigation into graft allegations against him.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Flores shooting death toll rises to six
Flores shooting death toll rises to six KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The death toll from a demonstration that went awry rose to six on Wednesday, as a 45-year-old man died in the hospital due to complications suffered after being shot by the police last week in Manggarai regency on Flores island.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Luxury villas thrives despite uncertainty
Luxury villas thrives despite uncertaintyRita A. Widiadana, The Jakarta Post, Jimbaran, Bali As one of world's favorite holiday destinations, Bali still attracts numerous visitors to vacation on the island regardless of social, political and security issues, as can be seen during the current...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
KL increases stake in Proton
KL increases stake in Proton KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian government's investment arm has increased its stake in national carmaker Proton by more than 4 percent, a week after Japan's Mitsubish Motors Corp. sold its chunk of the company.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Party flags taken down in Bandung
Party flags taken down in Bandung BANDUNG: Poll officials in Bandung hauled down on Tuesday afternoon party banners and flags along the city's main thoroughfares as they said the roads were campaign-free zones.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
New Order attempts to regain political power
New Order attempts to regain political powerMuhammad Qodari, Director of Research, Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI), Jakarta, qodari@lsi.or.id Watch out for the return of the New Order! The Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB) was established a year ago by former Army chief of staff R.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Imbalance twixt Asian, European museums
Imbalance twixt Asian, European museumsFarah Wardani, Contributor, Singapore For centuries, Asia and Europe have been harmoniously sharing their glory as sites of the world's cultural history. The two continents were home to much of early civilization.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Palu allows traffic chaos for security
Palu allows traffic chaos for security PALU, Central Sulawesi: Hendro Surahmat, a senior official at Palu municipality administration, said on Wednesday that his office had canceled regular ticketing for traffic violations during the 7-month election period for security reasons.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Rupiah Rates Marc 17
Rupiah Rates Marc 17 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,745.37 5,998.53 6,405.91 6,337.76 Brunei dollar 1 5,336.11 4,745.71 5,067.58 5,014.09 Canadian dollar 1 6,823.20 6,068.18 6,479.83 6,411.35 Swiss franc 1 7,115.10 6,327.62 6,757.03 6,685.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
PDI-P candidate tried for early campaigning
PDI-P candidate tried for early campaigningTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) legislative candidate Alex Nasution stood trial at the Cibinong District Court on Wednesday for breaching laws forbidding early campaigning.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
UI to open new master's program
UI to open new master's program JAKARTA: Minister of Social Affairs Bachtiar Chamsyah and University of Indonesia (UI) rector Usman Chatib Warsa signed an agreement on Tuesday to develop a new master's program in social welfare management.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
'Papua division may end with separatism'
'Papua division may end with separatism'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The whole of Papua society could unite in a movement to secede from the Republic of Indonesia if the government insisted on splitting the province, a religious leader warned.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Thursday, March 18, 2004
Thursday, March 18, 2004 .TB.30" .90"TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Travel7:30 Children Show: Pentas Ceria9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz10:00 TV Drama: Sekar Pembayun 11:00 Life Clip 12:00 p.m. Singing Contest: Konteswara 1:00 News: Berita Siang1:30 Documentary2:30 English News Service4:00...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Consumer watchdog finds food labels substandard
Consumer watchdog finds food labels substandardTertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Perusing the label on packaged foods may be the last resort for consumers in ensuring the safety of the products, as most labels only adds to the confusion of exactly what it contains.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
JP/18/CHEDI
JP/18/CHEDIChedi Villas offers tranquil and world-class luxuryThe Jakarta Post JimbaranThe grass is thick and green, resembling a mini golf-course. The water in the beautiful lotus ponds is extremely clear, with dozens of colorful fish swimming in the ponds.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Garuda sees profits doubling this year
Garuda sees profits doubling this yearRendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National carrier Garuda Indonesia expects its pre-tax profits to skyrocket by more than 100 percent this year on improved operating efficiency and rising passenger volumes against a background of rapidly recovering...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
HHP receives award in Hong Kong
HHP receives award in Hong Kong JAKARTA: Hadiputranto, Hadinoto & Partners (HHP) was named the Indonesian Law Firm of the Year by London-based International Financial Law Review (IFLR) magazine last Thursday during the IFLR's Asian Awards 2003 ceremony, which was held in Hong Kong.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
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New Order attempts to regain political power Muhammad Qodari Director of Research Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI) Jakarta qodari@lsi.or.id2. Ross2 -- Farewell to IBRA 2 X 30 Assessing the banking industry in the wake of restructuring Part 2 of 2Ross H.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Councillor gets 4 years for graft
Councillor gets 4 years for graftSlamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta The Yogyakarta High Court has increased the sentence of convicted local councillor Herman Abdurrahman, 53, to four years in prison and fined him Rp 200 million (US$23,529) in a bribery case.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Declaration inked to reject violence, misuse of religion
Declaration inked to reject violence, misuse of religionM. Taufiqurrahman and A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political parties, religious leaders and activists signed a declaration on Wednesday, calling on all parties to reject violence and the misuse of religion during election campaigns.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
PBVSI to host two international tournaments
PBVSI to host two international tournamentsZakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Volleyball Association of Indonesia (PBVSI) announced on Wednesday that it would host two international tournaments in 2004.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
FBI helps investigate bombing attempt in Medan
FBI helps investigate bombing attempt in MedanApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is helping North Sumatra police investigate an attempted supermarket bombing in the provincial capital, Medan, officials announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
16 concessionaires didn't pay fees
16 concessionaires didn't pay feesMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disappointed by the government's lack of action, three non- governmental organizations have announced that 16 holders of forest utilization licenses (HPH and HPHT holders) evaded paying a total of Rp 262.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Island of salt explored through Soemadji's works
Island of salt explored through Soemadji's worksSri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Javanese artist Soemadji brings to life his memories and appreciation of Madura, or the island of salt as it is known, in a series of paintings currently on display at the Sambung Seni art gallery here in...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Dengue claims more lives in some regions
Dengue claims more lives in some regionsApriadi Gunawan and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Medan/Samarinda The dengue fever epidemic has claimed more lives in several parts of the country, despite reports that the number of cases was declining.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Police shoot dead suspect in councillor's abduction
Police shoot dead suspect in councillor's abductionNana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Majalengka, West Java Majalengka Police in West Java shot dead on Wednesday a suspect accused of abducting and torturing local councillor Saleh Ali Idrus, 40, last year.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Part 2 of 2: Lessons from crisis management
Part 2 of 2: Lessons from crisis managementRoss H. McLeod, Indonesia Project, Australian National University, Canberra In Part I of this series, I drew attention to the huge cost of the collapse of the banking system in 1997-1998, and canvassed some ideas as to how the government might recoup some...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Campaigning .....
Campaigning .....Correction: The number of international election monitors, printed in the article Campaigning for elections gets off to slow start, which appeared on this page on Wednesday, March 17, 2004 should be 250 instead of 250,000. We regret the error. --Editor
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
More printing firms may withdraw
More printing firms may withdrawMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three firms that have made little progress printing much-needed election ballot papers were being asked to explain themselves, the General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Border area to have integrated office
Border area to have integrated office ATAMBUA, East Nusa Tenggara: The government is planning to build an integrated office in Atambua, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) to manage immigration affairs, customs, and security affairs.Local military chief Lt. Col.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Appeal to women candidates
Appeal to women candidatesFrom Media IndonesiaWomen have in fact played a role in our government since Indonesia first gained independence. Various woman figures have become political fighters, joining hands with their male counterparts in the struggle against Dutch colonizers.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Presidential guards almost clash with police on busway
Presidential guards almost clash with police on buswayDamar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Just a month after Vice President Hamzah Haz was roundly condemned for cruising down a restricted busway lane, a member of the Presidential Guard came close to getting into a brawl with a...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Women candidates show substance
Women candidates show substanceKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of making lofty promises during the campaign, two female legislative candidates have pledged to provide their constituents with the basics -- public toilets and access to clean water.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Five regents awarded for farming policies
Five regents awarded for farming policiesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta As part of its campaign to support farmers and the agriculture sector, the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) conferred on Wednesday special awards to five regents for their pro-farmer policies.Regents H.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Appeal to women candidates
Appeal to women candidatesFrom Media IndonesiaWomen have in fact played a role in our government since Indonesia first gained independence. Various woman figures have become political fighters, joining hands with their male counterparts in the struggle against Dutch colonizers.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
1. CETRO: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. CETRO: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Declaration inked to reject violence, misuse of religion 2. PANWAS: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 More printing firms may withdraw 3. BECKY: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Not much fodder in quiet elections for foreign media 4.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Ex-bank owners declared debt free
Ex-bank owners declared debt freeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four ex-bank owners will soon be declared free of debt by the government after the powerful Financial Sector Policy Committee (FSPC) decided late on Wednesday that they had fully repaid their debts to the state.FSPC secretary Lukito D.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
16 crooked forest concessionaires published
16 crooked forest concessionaires publishedMuninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta Disappointed by the government's lack of action, three non- governmental organizations have announced that 16 holders of forest utilization licenses (HPH and HPHT holders) evaded paying a total of Rp 262.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
PKI pamphlets appear in Kupang
PKI pamphlets appear in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Kupang police precinct personnel tore to shreds several pamphlets bearing the symbol of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) along Kupang's main roads.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Swedish prosecutors question GAM prisoners
Swedish prosecutors question GAM prisonersThe Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Jakarta Swedish prosecutors have started questioning prisoners of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) in Banda Aceh in a bid to investigate alleged crimes committed by the separatist leaders now living in exile in the Scandinavian...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Minister installs new consuls general
Minister installs new consuls general INDONESIA: Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda installed four new consuls general on Wednesday in a ceremony held at the ministry.Hassan advised the new consuls general to do more to promote Indonesia's image abroad.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Indonesia not in hurry to sign accord with U.S.
Indonesia not in hurry to sign accord with U.S.Veeramalla Anjaiah and Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia will be in no hurry to sign a bilateral accord known as an Article 98 agreement with the U.S.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 18, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 18, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Melukis dan Melihat by Wayan Muliastra, at K. Sudana Gallery, Campuhan, Ubud, until April 10. * Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
PHRI says election not to affect tourism sector
PHRI says election not to affect tourism sectorDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association (PHRI) is hopeful that the current general election process will not harm the country's tourism sector.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Eight million women illiterate
Eight million women illiterate MATARAM: State Minister of Women's Empowerment Sri Rejeki Soemaryoto revealed on Wednesday that the number of illiterate women in the country stood at about eight million, twice the number of illiterate men.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Sultan, Gus Dur reject 'antek' remark
Sultan, Gus Dur reject 'antek' remarkSlamet Susanto and Suherdjoko, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta/Semarang Leader of the Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB) Gen. (ret) R. Hartono has sparked uproar for his call for Yogyakarta people to devote themselves to former president Soeharto.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Chevrolet Blazer hits the elephant trail
Chevrolet Blazer hits the elephant trailDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Lampung Want to test how tough you car is? Go get an elephant; they don't know how to drive, but they sure can beat up on a car.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
'If it's too difficult, I won't vote'
'If it's too difficult, I won't vote' For the first time in Indonesian history, people have an opportunity to vote for Regional Representatives Council (DPD) members. Although the legislative election is only 20 days away, many people are vague about the new institution, which will be formed after...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 18, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 18, 2004.TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions* Painting Melukis dan Melihat by Wayan Muliastra, at K. Sudana Gallery, Campuhan, Ubud, until April 10. * Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Callaway launches 11 new products
Callaway launches 11 new products JAKARTA: Callaway Golf launched 11 new products under the brand names E.R.C+Fusion Driver, Great Big Bertha II 415 Drivers and Fairway Woods, Big Bertha Drivers and Irons, and Forged and Wedges, etc, here on Wednesday."E.R.C.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Government, BI agree on bank bailout mechanism
Government, BI agree on bank bailout mechanismUrip Hudiono and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Finance and Bank Indonesia reached an agreement on Wednesday on a mechanism to bailout ailing banks so as to avoid any recurrence of financial mess that resulted from the late...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
More transmigrants to restive area
More transmigrants to restive area PALU, Central Sulawesi: A senior official said on Wednesday that a total of 875 families from seven provinces across the country, mostly Java, had been selected as transmigrants for the province, which was devastated by widespread Muslim-Christian warring over the...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Australians not well versed with Indonesian version of Islam
Australians not well versed with Indonesian version of IslamThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian version of Islam, which is moderate, is not well understood in Australia and Indonesians have little knowledge of Australian Islam, says Philip Flood, the chairman of Australia Indonesia Institute...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
On label of food containing pork
On label of food containing porkFrom RepublikaIn response to the demand on Feb. 28 by the Jakarta chapter of the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) to ban all food products containing pork, I would like to inform the public that a regulation on food containing pork has been in effect since 1976 and...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Welcome to the globalized world
Welcome to the globalized world You will soon be able to get air tickets to Johor Baru from Jakarta for just Rp 99,900. You may have to shell out Rp 149,999 to travel from Bandung to Kuala Lumpur.Hold your breath.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
3 x 11
3 x 11 Councillor gets 4 years for graft JP/5/DENGUE2 x 22 Dengue claims more lives in some regions JP/5/RAL1 x 42 Director suspended, regular flights resume JP/5/CULIK2 x 32 Majalengka Police shoot dead suspect in councillor's abduction
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
* Headlines: FBI helps probe Medan bombing attempts 2
* Headlines: FBI helps probe Medan bombing attempts 2 * National: Activists fear RI will lose more forests 4 * Archipelago: Batam is losing foreign tourists 5 * Opinion: New Order attempts to regain political power 6 * City: Depressed man takes life of 3-year-old son 8 * Sports: Kittles leads Nets...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
1. MEDAN: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. MEDAN: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 FBI helps investigate bombing attempt in Medan 2. ACEH: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Swedish prosecutors question GAM prisoners 3. SUSUL: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 RI not in hurry to sign accord with U.S. 4.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Beware of the 'antek' of the New Order
Beware of the 'antek' of the New Order The Indonesian dictionary defines the word antek as a person (or nation) that is exploited or made a follower, lackey or slave by others.Perhaps R. Hartono, chairman of the Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB), explained the meaning of antek to his...
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Court to issue verdict on 'Tempo' case
Court to issue verdict on 'Tempo' case JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court is slated to hand down its verdict in a defamation suit filed by businessman Tomy Winata, who is seeking a whopping Rp 200 billion (US$23.5 million) in financial compensation from Tempo weekly.
Thu, 18 Mar 2004
Four of 84 councillors sign Social Contract to keep their promises
Four of 84 councillors sign Social Contract to keep their promisesDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fed up with the rampant bribery at City Council, a non- governmental organization invited nine "clean" councillors to sign a social contract on Wednesday with the residents they represent.