Archive: 29 March 2004
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Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Market
JP/13/Market BI moves to defend rupiah The Jakarta Post Jakarta The beleaguered rupiah ended slightly higher on Friday following comments from the central bank that it was ready to defend the local unit and late dollar selling by exporters. The local currency closed at Rp 8,615 per U.S. dollar, compared to Rp 8,620 on Thursday. Earlier in the day, Bank Indonesia deputy governor Aslim Tadjudin said the central bank was ready to sell its dollar reserves to defend the rupiah.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-interior-design Photo caption JP/ Photo caption FOR FOCUS Griya Asri The minimalist style is not only used for a furniture set but also other home interior accessories, such as lighting and ornaments. Griya Asri Homeowners have now begun to limit the use of walls in separating rooms in a bid to create more open and flowing spaces.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parents disown daughter
Parents disown daughter Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur An elderly couple, who are members of the Islamic party Parti Islam se-Malaysia (PAS), have disowned and evicted their daughter and family for supporting Malaysia's ruling National Front, a news report said on Sunday. The parents of Fadzilah Abu Hassan Shari, 40, acted after they failed to persuade her to switch allegiance to PAS days before the March 21 election, the New Sunday Times newspaper said.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Beware of deception by phone
Beware of deception by phone From Media Indonesia Through a Jakarta newspaper on March 15, I sought the address of a man from whom I could obtain information on the accreditation of Global 21 vocational high school (SMK), which had been seeking for about four years.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election razzmatazz
Election razzmatazz Where's my T-shirt, you would-be legislator? Have you no idea at all about priorities, and what else have you got in your political handbag? What about some money?
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI to open Shaolin martial arts schools
RI to open Shaolin martial arts schools SEMARANG, Central Java: The well-renowned Shaolin school of martial arts will open three branches in Indonesia following an agreement with the head school in China, an official of the Indonesian Wushu Association said on Sunday. "The schools will be opened in Bandung, Jakarta and Medan, as these cities are better prepared," said association chairman Mediteransyah. "Currently, a delegation from Shaolin is inspecting the stage of preparation in those cities.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australians to observe polls
Australians to observe polls JAKARTA: Australia has decided to send an eight-strong election monitoring team to Indonesia to observe the legislative election in several areas in West Java, Central Java, East Java, Lampung, South Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, Bali and East Nusa Tenggara. The Australian Embassy said in a statement made available to the press on Sunday that the team which had been accredited by the General Elections Commission (KPU) consisted of Sen. David Johnston, Sen.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt upbeat polls to take place on time
Govt upbeat polls to take place on time The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) assured a worried public on Saturday that all ballot papers were ready and that they would arrive in the country's 32 provinces within two days at the latest. "Tonight (Saturday night) we are making the final distribution of papers to the provinces, including the Riau islands, Banten, West Java and also the capital, Jakarta. "All the papers will reach the provinces in about one or two days.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
7,000 houses to be built for civil servants
7,000 houses to be built for civil servants SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: The Samarinda municipal government is to build 7,000 subsidized houses over the next three years for civil servants in the regency. Some 1,000 units will be completed this year. Samarinda Civil Servants' Corps secretary Rusdi said 2,500 units would be built in 2005, 2,500 units in 2006 and the remaining 1,000 units in 2007. The municipal government is to provide a part of the housing construction funds. -- Antara
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: AGO urged to reopen Akbar case 2
* Headlines: AGO urged to reopen Akbar case 2 * National: Police release more suspects in BNI case 4 * Archipelago: Disappointed, Papuans still go to polls 5 * Opinion: PDI-P, Golkar may need to form coalition 7 * City: Jakarta forests in dire need of financial help 8 * Sports: Deportivo snatch last-gasp win against Sociedad 10 * World: Taiwan police disburse anti-Chen protesters 11 * Business: Garuda Indonesia to focus on Asian market 13 * Features: Notebook P20-S55 treats all the senses 17
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tapping into rich clients through privilege cards
Tapping into rich clients through privilege cards Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta The continuous hunt for affluent clients has picked up among banks but, unlike the tapping of middle- and low-level clients, banks are not doing it with promises of spectacular rewards or prizes such as luxury cars and a huge amount of cash but more with what these holders of premium cards actually desire.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garuda Indonesia to focus on Asian market
Garuda Indonesia to focus on Asian market Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta National flag carrier Garuda Indonesia plans to further develop its market in Asia this year, with flights to and from China particularly in mind, amid tougher global competition. "We will be concentrating on the Asian market for now.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free market and
Free market and competitiveness From Koran Tempo The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) has proposed that the government reduce taxes for the mining sector. "This is important to maintain the nation's competitive edge in the international arena," the chairman of the permanent committee for domestic development at Kadin, Herman Afif Kusumo, said here recently (Tempo Interaktif, March 12).
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Housing project looks set to fail
Housing project looks set to fail TANGERANG: An official with the Tangerang municipality cast doubts on the possibility of success for a low-cost housing project for civil servants in the city, saying there was no affordable land available. Tangerang Settlement Agency director Roetiwi said that the local administration could not afford to purchase land for the housing project due to the rapidly increasing price of land in the municipality.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police release more suspects in BNI scandal
Police release more suspects in BNI scandal P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have released more suspects in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) financial scandal on the grounds that the period of their detention permitted under existing legislation has lapsed. Without giving precise details, police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko said on Saturday that two other suspects -- Jefrey Baso and Judi Baso -- had been released from police detention.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt in the dark on contaminated wheat purchase
Govt in the dark on contaminated wheat purchase Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government vowed that it would try not to allow the import of contaminated Australian wheat, which has been recently rejected by a Pakistani buyer and reportedly sold to Indonesia after an alleged fungal infection was found.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Gowa, South Sulawesi
Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Gowa, South Sulawesi Workers rush to prevent flooding following landslide Emergency workers at the location of Friday's landslide in South Sulawesi are rushing to prevent flooding as the local river is almost overflowing with mud and debris. Search and rescue work in the Gowa regency was officially called off on Saturday as hopes faded of finding survivors, and at least 31 people, thought to be dead, are still under the thick mud.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Overpass project financed by Japan
Overpass project financed by Japan TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency will begin the construction of two overpasses in the Ciputat and Balaraja districts worth Rp 90 billion (US$10.5 million) and Rp 50 billion respectively. The Japan-Indonesia Corporation Agent (JICA) will be the consultant for both projects, which will be financed with Japanese loans through the Ministry of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI not ready to face arbitration court: Experts
RI not ready to face arbitration court: Experts Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta Legal experts lamented the lack of awareness evident among many government officials and even the corporate community about the international arbitration court, which now plays a greater role in resolving commercial disputes. The recent loss suffered by state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina in a protracted legal battle with American power producer Karaha Bodas Co.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia PM keeps faith with old guard in new cabinet
Malaysia PM keeps faith with old guard in new cabinet Reuters Kuala Lumpur Fresh from a landslide election victory that owed much to a strong antigraft platform, Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi kept faith with the old guard when he named a new cabinet on Saturday. The retirement of five ministers who had served under his predecessor, veteran leader Mahathir Mohamad, and the resignation of another allowed Abdullah to bring in some young blood.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Housing estate security
Housing estate security From Kompas In connection with the complaint about theft conveyed by Sus Kundiasmara, a resident of the Kota Wisata housing estate, in a letter to the editor of this daily (March 6), the estate management has reported the case to the police, held a dialog with the local association of residents on security procedures and informed Kundiasmara of the results of the meeting.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
City forests in dire need of donors
City forests in dire need of donors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the city administration's oft proclaimed intention of expanding green areas across the capital, it has no money to maintain the existing 18 urban forests that cover a total of 195.8 hectares in the city. Jakarta Agriculture and Forestry Agency head Peni Susanti revealed that her office only received Rp 2.3 billion (US$270.588) per year for the maintenance of urban forests.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'We have people to clean up the city'
'We have people to clean up the city' Since the beginning of the legislative election campaign on March 11, Jakarta has been covered with the flags, posters and stickers of the 24 political parties contesting the general election. Unfortunately, all these items eventually find their way to the ground, where they join all the garbage generated by outdoor political party rallies. The Jakarta Post talked to residents about the issue.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Despite frustration, Papuans to still go to the polls
Despite frustration, Papuans to still go to the polls Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Political campaigning for the 2004 general elections in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, is apparently not as lively as before, in 1999, as can be seen from the reduction in the number of those attending outdoor campaign rallies.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military captures four rebels
Military captures four rebels BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: Government troops captured four Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members and confiscated four firearms and dozens of rounds of ammunition during a raid in a number of districts in Aceh on Saturday. "All the four rebels along with the evidence are now in the hands of the authorities," spokesman for the military operation in Aceh, Lt. Col. Asep Sapari, said on Sunday.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati-Kalla suggested as pairing
Megawati-Kalla suggested as pairing Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the election draws near, talks are loomi ng on a possible pairing between the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI- P) chairperson Megawati Soekarnoputri and senior Golkar Party member Jusuf Kalla in the coming presidential election. Influential PDI-P member Taufik Kiemas dropped a hint on Sunday on the likely partnership, dubbed the most ideal by many.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ballot papers to reach destination ahead of April 5: KPU
Ballot papers to reach destination ahead of April 5: KPU The Jakarta Post Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) assured a worried public on Saturday that all ballot papers were ready and that they would arrive in the country's 32 provinces within two days at the latest. "Tonight (Saturday night) we are making the final distribution of papers to the provinces, including the Riau islands, Banten, West Java and also the capital, Jakarta.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prerequisite to high growth
Prerequisite to high growth Recent analysis by the National Development Planning Agency and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) reiterates the need to improve the investment climate to put the economy back on a high-growth path. The agency, which is designing a transitional development program for the new government that comes into power in October, estimates Rp 379.8 trillion (US$44.6 billion) in new investment will be needed to generate growth of 5 percent next year.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Overpass project financed by Japan
Overpass project financed by Japan TANGERANG: The Tangerang Regency will begin the construction of two overpasses in the Ciputat and Balaraja districts worth Rp 90 billion (US$10.5 million) and Rp 50 billion respectively. The Japan-Indonesia Corporation Agent (JICA) will be the consultant for both projects, which will be financed with Japanese loans through the Ministry of Resettlement and Regional Infrastructure.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
This year's elections will consist of a legislative election
This year's elections will consist of a legislative election on April 5, a direct presidential election on July 5. If required, a second round of the presidential election will take place on Sept. 20.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former VP Try Sutrisno meets sultan
Former VP Try Sutrisno meets sultan YOGYAKARTA: Former vice president Try Sutrisno met Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubuwono X at the latter's residence on Sunday, and agreed to call on the public to maintain peace during the elections. "We all hope the elections will be held peacefully," Try, who is also the founder of the Indonesian Unity and Justice Party (PKPI), told reporters after the meeting.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three parties rebuked for money politics
Three parties rebuked for money politics SEMARANG: The Semarang Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) rebuked three political parties in the city on Sunday for engaging in money politics. Deputy chairman of Semarang committee Abdul Kholik said that they were the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the United Democracy Nationhood Party (PPDK).
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Institute aims to teach skills to migrant workers
Institute aims to teach skills to migrant workers Fadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam "LPPTKI" (the Indonesian Migrant Workers Empowerment and Training Institute) is inscribed on the nameplate of a three-story building located in a corner of Puri Industrial Park, Batam. The institute, which was opened recently, is managed by the Batam International Training Center (BITC), a government-sponsored training center for migrant workers.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/C03
JP/4/C03 Despite being disappointed, Papuans still go to polls Nethy Dharma Somba The Jakarta Post Jayapura, Papua Political campaigning for the 2004 general elections in Jayapura, the capital of Papua province, is apparently not as lively as before, in 1999, as can be seen from the reduction in the number of those attending outdoor campaign rallies.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to open Koran recital
Megawati to open Koran recital BENGKULU, Bengkulu: President Megawati Soekarnoputri is scheduled to open a preliminary Koran recital competition which will be held in Bengkulu from 12 July to 18 July, Minister for Religious Affairs Said Agil Al-Munawar said on Saturday. "The President has paid great attention to the activity by stating her readiness to open the event," Said Agil told reporters after meeting Bengkulu Governor Hasan Zein.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
New bill to require youths to do military service
New bill to require youths to do military service Tiarma Siboro and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Claiming that the number of military personnel remains far from enough to guard the country's vast territory, the Ministry of Defense is drafting a bill that would require youths to perform military service. The ministry's director general for defense strategy, Maj. Gen.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Street robbery rate up during election campaign
Street robbery rate up during election campaign Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The level of robberies and burglaries in Greater Jakarta has increased by 40 percent in the period to March 26, since legislative campaigning kicked off on March 11, compared with the same period last month. Of 45 crimes reported, 31 were street robberies while the rest were burglaries. The figure was lower than in February when 25 street robberies and seven burglaries occurred.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
More Chinese-Indonesians become actively engaged in politics
More Chinese-Indonesians become actively engaged in politics Christine Susanna Tjhin, Department of Politics and Social Change, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta "If the world knows about 12 Chinese signs of the zodiac, Chinese-Indonesians know only of two -- the cash cow and black goat," joked Mely G. Tan years ago. The sardonic joke seems to have endured throughout Indonesian history and may be further accentuated in the 2004 elections -- or not.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati-Susilo stoke rivalry at Jakarta rallies
Megawati-Susilo stoke rivalry at Jakarta rallies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gen. (ret) Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, the founder of the newly established Democratic Party, increased his attempt to challenge his former boss, President Megawati Soekarnoputri, when campaigning for his party in Jakarta on Sunday amid clear indications that Megawati's popularity has declined sharply compared to five years ago.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Party fights to erase hoodlum image
Party fights to erase hoodlum image Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An air of officialdom subdued me as I arrived at the office of Pancasila Patriots' Party in southern Jakarta as a man in a military-style uniform awkwardly greeted me and asked me to wait in the lobby. "There's a reporter who would like to interview you, Pak," the man said on the intercom.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Tunas
JP/13/Tunas Jardine C&C buys 33.7% stake in Tunas Ridean Dow Jones Singapore Singapore's Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd. said on Friday that it has bought a 33.7 percent stake in Indonesia's PT Tunas Ridean for US$19.8 million. Tunas Ridean is a Jakarta-listed company that sells new and used automobiles and motorcycles in Indonesia.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Parties ignore health issues
Parties ignore health issues Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's political parties lack any form of concern about health issues, a non-governmental organization says. The Legal Aid Institute for Health (LBH Kesehatan) drew its conclusion from the fact that only a quarter of the parties attended the health discussions it held on five consecutive days, ending on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Solidarity in autonomy needed
Solidarity in autonomy needed From Warta Kota Regional autonomy is society's hope for true development based on regional needs. Such development certainly should involve direct public participation in regional policy-making. This hope will be realized if regional government officials are prepared to meet with local communities in order to absorb their aspirations.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
AGO told to use lawsuit to reopen Tandjung graft case
AGO told to use lawsuit to reopen Tandjung graft case Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post , Jakarta The Attorney General's Office (AGO) could use the recent civilian lawsuit, involving an alleged bribery attempt by Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung, to file for judicial review with the Supreme Court, but a legal expert doubted on Saturday that the office would dare to do it.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati blamed for nation's failings
Megawati blamed for nation's failings Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Golkar Party's political campaign has fixed its guns on President Megawati Soekarnoputri, stepping up on rhetoric that blames her for the nation's many ailments.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thaksin cancels foreign trip after bomb blast
Thaksin cancels foreign trip after bomb blast Associated Press Sungai Kolok, Thailand Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra canceled a trip to Europe and met with top security officials on Sunday after a bomb outside a bar in southern Thailand injured 28 people, including 10 Malaysian tourists, officials said. The bomb exploded Saturday night in a tourist district in Sungai Kolok, a town on the border with Malaysia.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL to alter interest-rate framework
KL to alter interest-rate framework KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's central bank will switch to a new interest-rate framework within the next few months, news reports said Saturday. The new framework is being introduced to take advantage of a strengthened banking system and improved global financial infrastructure, said the governor of the central bank, Zeti Akhtar Aziz.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ballot papers to reach destination ahead of April 5: KPU
Ballot papers to reach destination ahead of April 5: KPU The Jakarta Post Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) assured a worried public on Saturday that all ballot papers were ready and that they would arrive in the country's 32 provinces within two days at the latest. "Tonight (Saturday night) we are making the final distribution of papers to the provinces, including the Riau islands, Banten, West Java and also the capital, Jakarta.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medan to host ASEAN shuttlers
Medan to host ASEAN shuttlers MEDAN, North Sumatra: The 10 member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) are expected to send their shuttlers to the ASEAN Student Badminton Competition to be held here, an organizer said on Sunday. "We are now preparing the tournament, which will be held from July 12 to July 19," chief organizer Dahlan Hasan Nasution said.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/EU
JP/13/EU EU plans 1.5m euros in aid for RI small projects Wahyoe Boediwardhana The Jakarta Post Denpasar, Bali The European Union plans to allocate some 1.5 million euros (about US$1.24 million) in financial assistance to support various social and economic projects in Indonesia, a senior European Commission official said on Friday. The financial assistance is part of the EU's three-year Small Project Facility (SPF) program, which was first launched in 2003.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rulers must heed people: Analysts
Rulers must heed people: Analysts A'an Suryana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After a month of massive demonstrations by teachers and students, the central government has endorsed the decision of the Kampar Legislative Council to dismiss controversial Regent Jefri Noer. The decision was welcomed by thousands of teachers, students and civil servants in the regency, who had united to oust Jefri.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nepotism and national unity
Nepotism and national unity From Suara Karya It is strange that Indonesians have been losing much of their spirit of unity in the era of reform and democracy. It seems that Indonesians prioritize their group or individual interests over the interests of the nation as a whole. Some people believe that amid the euphoria of reform, they are free to do anything and forget that they must respect the interests of other people.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Firms eyeing Changi Airport contract
Firms eyeing Changi Airport contract SINGAPORE: More than 10 global and regional firms in the business of handling cargo and passengers were interested in a piece of the action at Singapore's Changi Airport, media reports said on Friday. Opening up those services at the airport to a third firm was part of the government's plan to enhance Changi's position as an aviation hub in the face of competition from airports in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Dubai.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Solidarity in autonomy needed
Solidarity in autonomy needed From Warta Kota Regional autonomy is society's hope for true development based on regional needs. Such development certainly should involve direct public participation in regional policy-making. This hope will be realized if regional government officials are prepared to meet with local communities in order to absorb their aspirations.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ferry runs aground in Sunda Strait
Ferry runs aground in Sunda Strait MERAK, Banten: A ferry sailing early on Saturday from Bakauheni, Lampung, to Merak, West Java, ran aground near a small island in the Sunda Strait, forcing the evacuation of hundreds of passengers. The ferry's passengers were all evacuated by the afternoon, but motor vehicles on the boat were still being unloaded. The ferry was carrying 214 passengers and 76 motor vehicles when its bow became wedged between two reefs near Merak Kecil island at around 1 a.m.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
PBSI, coaches row is over, says Chairul
PBSI, coaches row is over, says Chairul The Jakarta Post Jakarta The row over payments emanating from the Yonex contract, which has involved the national badminton authority PBSI and coaches, is over, according to PBSI chairman Chairul Tanjung. "There's no ill-feeling on my part, no ill-will toward certain people. That's unlike me. I declare the problem over," Chairul said, as quoted by Antara after a closed meeting with the coaches at the Cipayung Training Center here on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta forests
Jakarta forests Macaca fascicularis Also known as longtailed macaque or crab-eating macaque, the monkeys can be recongnized by their distinguished hair on the crown of the head that grows backward, often resulting in a pointed crest. The body hair varies from gray to reddish brown, with lighter shade underparts, while the infants are born black. It can be found in Indonesia, the Philippines, Myanmar and Southern Indochina.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police nab assault suspect
Police nab assault suspect BANDUNG: Sumedang Police arrested on Friday Tarum, alias Cikle, 41, in Cilangkap subdistrict, Sumedang regency, for assaulting on Wednesday five pilgrims to a holy cemetery in the neighboring subdistrict of Narimbang. Chief of Sumedang Police Adj. Sr. Comr. Yoyok Subagiono said the suspect, who is deaf, was arrested after being on the lam for two days. Tarum apparently hid on Tampomas mountain, but descended because of hunger.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
China to sew up Asian rivals when textile quota end
China to sew up Asian rivals when textile quota end Karl Malakunas Agence France-Presse Singapore Many of Asia's poorest nations are unprepared for the imminent end of a quota system governing global textile and clothing exports with widespread job losses inevitable as companies shift operations to China, analysts and industry players say.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security and the election
Security and the election Despite the absence of any proof of attempts to disrupt this year's general election, the recent discovery of five bombs in Medan Mall, North Sumatra, and the explosives blast in Cimanggis in the West Java town, Depok, indicate the possibility of security disturbances in the run-up to the elections.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lending potential leads to bank takeovers
Lending potential leads to bank takeovers Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The recent purchase of stakes in a number of medium-sized banks by foreign investors may indicate the huge potential the country's banking sector has in terms of lending growth, analysts say.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lifting of import duty on steel welcomed
Lifting of import duty on steel welcomed Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government might extend the recent lifting of import duties on hot-rolled coil (HRC) and cold-rolled coil (CRC) steel if their price in the international market remains high. "It could be extended if global steel prices stay aloft," said Minister of Industry and Trade Rini Soewandi, as quoted by Antara on Friday.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaigns and money politics
Campaigns and money politics From Warta Kota In the election campaign period, the practice of money politics is rife. Some people, who have taken part in the election campaign, said that they received money for their participation. Legislative candidates also resort to money politics in mobilizing support. For the common people, the election campaign is a means to earn additional income. They receive the money but do not promise to vote for the relevant party. Our people are smart now.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Storm, hail heralds arrival of dry season
Storm, hail heralds arrival of dry season The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The strong winds and hail that hit Ciputat and Pamulang districts in Tangerang over the weekend were precursors of the dry season, a staffer at the Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) said. A forecaster on duty at the BMG said on Sunday that the storm had been caused by high air pressure that had accelerated the formation of cloud in some areas in Jakarta.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Date Locations Victims/Damage
Date Locations Victims/Damage 1. Jan. 1, 2003 Wonosobo, C. Java 26 houses, 2 hectares of farmland destroyed 2. Jan. 23, 2003 Bali One person killed, one house destroyed 3. Feb. 24, 2003 Jember, E.Java 17 houses destroyed 4. Feb. 28, 2003 Garut 21 people killed 5. Feb. 31, 2003 Kuningan, W.Java 10 killed, 3 houses destroyed 6. Sept. 15, 2003 Bandung, W.Java Six killed, eight houses destroyed 8. Sept. 20, 2003 Bogor Five killed 9. Oct. 9, 2003 West Papua Five killed 10. Oct.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
PBSI, coaches row is over, says Chairul
PBSI, coaches row is over, says Chairul The Jakarta Post Jakarta The row over payments emanating from the Yonex contract, which has involved the national badminton authority PBSI and coaches, is over, according to PBSI chairman Chairul Tanjung. "There's no ill-feeling on my part, no ill-will toward certain people. That's unlike me. I declare the problem over," Chairul said, as quoted by Antara after a closed meeting with the coaches at the Cipayung Training Center here on Saturday.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates exploit race during campaign
Candidates exploit race during campaign M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In this ethnically diverse country, the ideal of national unity is an important way to peace. However, a little digging into one's roots doesn't hurt either, especially for the aspiring candidates in this city of migrants: Jakarta.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR FOCUS ISSUE ; INTERIOR DESIGNS -- MAcrh 28
FOR FOCUS ISSUE ; INTERIOR DESIGNS -- MAcrh 28 ;JP; ANPAc..r.. Home-interior-layout Latest trends: Simple, compact and more flexible Debbie A. Lubis Contributor Jakarta The shift toward urban living has had its impact on home design. Many housing experts believe that, with exposure to modern lifestyles and economic hardship, Indonesian homes will see a growing trend toward simple and compact layouts.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister urges new evaluation of Jatigede Dam
Minister urges new evaluation of Jatigede Dam Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The top government official said on Saturday that parties responsible for the construction of Jatigede Dam had to stop plans to build the dam, unless the office of the State Minister of the Environment issued a new Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal) for the project.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mideast peace process after Yassin's killing
Mideast peace process after Yassin's killing Muhamad Ali, Lecturer, State Islamic University (UIN), Sharif Hidayatullah, Jakarta The recent assassination of Sheikh Ahmed Yassin -- the founder and spiritual leader of Hamas (Islamic Resistance Movement, Harakat al-Muqawwama al-Islamiyya) -- by Israelis in Gaza, certainly deepens the divide and worsens tension among those involved in the Middle East peace effort.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P, Golkar have chance to form coalition
PDI-P, Golkar have chance to form coalition Ridwan Max Sijabat, Writer staff, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ridwan@thejakartapost.com The large number of political parties, and the fragmentation of around 147 million eligible voters, have indicated that no party will win a simple majority in the legislative election scheduled for April 5.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
No stockpilling reported: Traders
No stockpilling reported: Traders The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Contrary to the 1999 elections, when many households and traders stockpiled food and goods for fear of violence, there have been no reports this year of stockpiling. Large retailers and wholesalers -- including Indomaret, Makro, and Carrefour -- said the upcoming elections had had little impact on the demand for food and goods.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ROUNDUP: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. ROUNDUP: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Mega, Susilo stoke rivalry at rallies 2. KPU: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS Govt asked to issue law on poll delay 3. SLIDE: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Rescue teams halt search for landslide victims 4. KL: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Abdullah's cabinet full of loyalists
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Housing project looks set to fail
Housing project looks set to fail TANGERANG: An official with the Tangerang municipality cast doubts on the possibility of success for a low-cost housing project for civil servants in the city, saying there was no affordable land available. Tangerang Settlement Agency director Roetiwi said that the local administration could not afford to purchase land for the housing project due to the rapidly increasing price of land in the municipality.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anticorruption moves: Small steps, big results
Anticorruption moves: Small steps, big results Patrick Guntensperger , Business Consultant, Jakarta ttpguntensperger@hotmail.com As Indonesia will have a new government in place very soon, now is the time for us to start considering what we want in terms of new policies, procedures and services. While enormous, sweeping changes are needed in order to reverse the tide of corruption in this country, small steps should not be eschewed.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former presidents battle for power
Former presidents battle for power Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, one of the country's three former living presidents, is stepping up efforts to regain the presidential seat he had to abandon in July 2001 following his ouster by the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister urges public to keep homes clean
Minister urges public to keep homes clean The rainy season is nearing its end and the government expects the dengue fever outbreak to be over by June, but Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi is urging people to remain alert and keep their surroundings clean.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
A bomb found in front of church
A bomb found in front of church PALU, Central Sulawesi: Central Sulawesi Police found a low- explosive bomb on Saturday in front of a church in Maleali subdistrict, Parigi Moutong regency, Central Sulawesi. The 20 x 40 centimeter green package that contained the bomb was found by a passerby who reported it to a local policeman. Believing the package an active bomb, the policeman informed the Central Sulawesi bomb squad.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Dewaruci' sets out for new trip
'Dewaruci' sets out for new trip SURABAYA: Navy training ship KRI Dewaruci embarked on its annual round-the-globe trip on Sunday, carrying 60 Navy cadets plus two cadets each from the Air Force and Military academies. Commander of the Eastern Fleet Rear Adm. Sosialisman saw off the vessel in a modest ceremony attended also by Navy Academy governor Marine Maj. Gen. Nono Sampono. The ship, captained by Maj.
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Religious leaders set up forum
Religious leaders set up forum MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: A group of religious leaders in Mataram municipality established on Saturday a joint forum of local religious communities. The establishment ceremony on Saturday was witnessed by dozens of religious leaders in the city and Mataram mayor Ruslan. The forum, in its dedication read by the chairman of the Mataram branch of the Indonesian Ulemas Council (MUI), Wildan, declared that they would maintain peace in the city during the election.
Mon, 29 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt upbeat polls to take place on time
Govt upbeat polls to take place on time The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government gave assurances on Sunday that the legislative election would be held according to schedule on April 5 as all preparations, including the distribution of ballot papers, could be completed within the next two days.