Archive: 31 March 2004
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Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, March 31, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 7:30 Music 8:30 Documentary 9:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz 10:00 TV Drama 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dengue may rise over dry season
Dengue may rise over dry season Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official with the City Health Agency warned residents of a possible increase in the number of dengue fever cases during the current transition period from the rainy season to the dry season. "The transition period is a time for mosquitoes to breed because the rain comes irregularly. Therefore, we must keep alert for a possible increase in dengue fever cases," Evy Zelfino, the agency's spokeswoman, said on Monday.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'We need stern rules on campaigns'
'We need stern rules on campaigns' The three-week campaign period for the legislative election allows 24 parties to post flags, posters and banners in public places. Although the city bylaw and the election law determine the areas in which party paraphernalia may be posted, these rulings have largely been ignored. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on the issue. Ardy Purnawansani, 21, is a student activist.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreign monitors arrive in Maluku
Foreign monitors arrive in Maluku AMBON, Maluku: At least two foreign poll observers arrived in the Maluku capital of Ambon on Tuesday, and they were ready to help monitor the election in the province. The two, Martin Freire from the European Union and Bruno L'hoste from the Election Observation Mission, had reported their arrival to the Maluku General Election Commission (KPUD).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
AirAsia to begin flights to Indonesia
AirAsia to begin flights to Indonesia The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Malaysia's AirAsia will introduce flights from Kuala Lumpur and Johor Bahru to Jakarta, Bandung and Surabaya, as it seeks to become one of the leading no-frills airlines in Southeast Asia. The airline has also struck deals with state Bank Tabungan Negara (BTN) and state-owned postal company PT Pos Indonesia to provide payment and reservation facilities for passengers.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three months sought for taking Tommy's money
Three months sought for taking Tommy's money M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors on Tuesday proposed a three-month prison term for Islamic school leader Abdullah Sidiq Muin who stands trial for allegedly swindling Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, the son of former president Soeharto to the tune of Rp 15 billion (US$1.79 million).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]1. Gunawan was seen falling from the prosecutors' office car, his
1. Gunawan was seen falling from the prosecutors' office car, his head hit the asphalt 2. Ojek (motorcycle taxi) drivers are waiting for passengers 3. Asri Medika health clinic 4. The car stopped in front of STIAMI college and the drivers saw guard Sukrisman handcuffed to the car's backseat 5. Patrolling police car arrived at the scene about 30 minutes after Gunawan fell from the car
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Storm damages 200 homes, school
Storm damages 200 homes, school BOGOR: More than 200 houses in Cijeruk district, Bogor, were damaged in a strong wind that hit the municipality on Monday afternoon. No fatalities were reported as of Tuesday, while hundreds of residents were taking refuge at their relatives' homes still in the area. The damaged houses are located in Kampung Geger Bitung, Kampung Pasir Pogor, Kampung Pandangiyang, Kampung Nagrak and Kampung Lengis.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police have enough evidence to bring Adrian to court
Police have enough evidence to bring Adrian to court P.C. Naommy The Jakarta Post Jakarta A law expert said on Tuesday there was strong evidence of a conspiracy between Adrian Wowuruntu and Maria Lumowa, key suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) financial fraud involving Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Traders angry at market relocation
Traders angry at market relocation TANGERANG: Hundreds of traders at the Jombang traditional market in Ciputat district complained on Tuesday at the administration's slowness in relocating them after the market building was razed in a fire last month. "Let alone the reconstruction of the burned market building, the administration has yet to deliver on its promise to relocate the traders," Junaedi, 56, a trader, told The Jakarta Post. Fire burned down 385 kiosks in the market last month.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cloud seeding planned for dam
Cloud seeding planned for dam JATILUHUR, West Java: A state-owned company will carry out cloud seeding next week over the Citarum River basin area. The move was aimed to increase water levels in the Saguling, Cirata and Jatiluhur dams. "Cloud seeding was also conducted recently in Central Java province," said Tukul Santoso, one of the directors at Perum Jasa Tirta II, Jatiluhur, the company that manages dams in West Java.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public bear the brunt of rallies
Public bear the brunt of rallies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The leader of the well-organized, Muslim-oriented Prosperous Justice Party (PKS), Hidayat Nur Wahid, was evidently pleased to see the number of people attending the party's final campaign in Jakarta at the Bung Karno Soccer Stadium on Tuesday, although in terms of substance, the campaigners only made their oft-repeated big promises.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Landslide blocks road in West Java
Landslide blocks road in West Java MAJALENGKA, West Java: Access to the main road connecting Majalengka and Kuningan regencies in West Java was cut off due to a landslide in Cimeong subdistrict, Majalengka regency. The road has been blocked since dawn on Tuesday, preventing residents in the two regencies from traveling between the two areas. Mud was seen covering the road for the length of one kilometer. No fatalities or damage to buildings were reported due to the incident.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dolphin poaching out of control in Riau
Dolphin poaching out of control in Riau Haidir Anwar Tanjung, The Jakarta Post, Pekanbaru, Riau Thousands of fishermen in the coastal areas of Bagansiapi-api, the capital of Rokan Hilir regency, Riau province have reportedly been poaching dolphins for the last ten years.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free treatment gives hope for a TB-free country
Free treatment gives hope for a TB-free country Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One can imagine that in her youth, Nihaya was very beautiful. At 57 years of age, this petite woman looks like she is in the best of health. Her eyes twinkle, her skin glows and laugh lines are barely visible around her rosebud mouth. Nihaya, however, is one of the hundreds of thousands of people in the country who have contracted tuberculosis (TB).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unregistered lawyers face expulsion
Unregistered lawyers face expulsion JAKARTA: In compliance with the new law on legal advocates, the country's courts will only recognize lawyers accredited by the Indonesian Advocate Working Committee (KKAI). KKAI secretary Harry Ponto told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday a lawyer who registered with the committee would receive a membership card, considered a work license. "Lawyers are no longer required to register with high courts.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elitist diplomacy
Elitist diplomacy A recently advertised discussion involving Australian Ambassador David Richie and well-known talk show host and commentator Wimar Witoelar at the Hotel Nikko caught my eye as an interesting event in which Indonesian-Australian relations and Australian policies were to be discussed. However, after making an enquiry with the event organizer, Intermatrix, it was revealed that the admission fee for this discussion was Rp 1 million.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian migrant workers
Indonesian migrant workers From Koran Tempo I am an Indonesian migrant workers employed in the construction sector in Malaysia. We often read reports that many Indonesian migrant workers, particularly women employed as domestic helpers in Malaysia, Singapore, the Middle East and East Asia, have faced many problems. Many of them have been sexually harassed or murdered.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
ICC, an alternative to prosecuting war criminals?
ICC, an alternative to prosecuting war criminals? Imanuddin Razak The Jakarta Post The Hague A warning to Indonesian Military (TNI) commanders and government officials tasked at conflict areas: They can no longer take arbitrary actions that may result in a massive loss of life. Commanders and superiors -- both military and civilian -- may also be held liable for criminal offenses committed by persons under their direct command and control or effective authority and control.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police have enough evidence to bring Adrian to court
Police have enough evidence to bring Adrian to court P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A law expert said on Tuesday there was strong evidence of a conspiracy between Adrian Wowuruntu and Maria Lumowa, key suspects in the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) financial fraud involving Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unregistered lawyers face expulsion
Unregistered lawyers face expulsion JAKARTA: In compliance with the new law on legal advocates, the country's courts will only recognize lawyers accredited by the Indonesian Advocate Working Committee (KKAI). KKAI secretary Harry Ponto told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday a lawyer who registered with the committee would receive a membership card, considered a work license. "Lawyers are no longer required to register with high courts.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Astra 2003 net profit up by 21.6%
Astra 2003 net profit up by 21.6% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International announced on Tuesday that audited 2003 net profit increased by 21.6 percent on the back of a gain from the sale of key assets, and greater sales pushed by stronger consumer spending. The company said in a press statement that net profit reached a record level of Rp 4.4 trillion (about US$518 million), compared with Rp 3.6 trillion the previous year.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GALASKA: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. GALASKA: 50 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Activists condemn arrest of environmentalist in Aceh 2. FILM: 30 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 18 Film festival to return with goverment help 3. DENGUE: 30 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 9 Dengue may rise over dry season 4.KL: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 35 Fears terrorism reemerging in SE Asia
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Another Priok witness change mind
Another Priok witness change mind JAKARTA: Another witness in the ad hoc human rights court hearing the 1984 Tanjung Priok incident withdrew on Tuesday the evidence he gave about defendant Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo. The witness, Sardi, testified he had been filled with emotion when he initially told prosecutors of the Pranowo's role in the alleged human rights violation.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tension engulfs Poso after reverend shot dead
Tension engulfs Poso after reverend shot dead Ruslan Sangadji and Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Tension returned to the troubled regency of Poso on Tuesday after unknown assailants shot a reverend and an academic in separate incidents. The Reverend Freddy Wuisan, died after he was shot in the chest, while Rosia Pilongo, the dean of the school of law at Sintuwu Maroso University, was badly injured after she was shot in the head and right hand.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Political kleptocrats
Political kleptocrats How great are the rewards of public office? According to a new list of political kleptocrats of the past two decades, the former Indonesian president Soeharto supplemented his modest official salary with kickbacks worth about US$1 billion ($1.3 billion) a year. Soeharto's top billing in the global corruption survey, however, is unsurprising given the length, and brutal nature, of his tenure.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors give away 'bonus money' at rally
Councillors give away 'bonus money' at rally Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Three Bogor councillors from the Justice Party (PK) presented to party chairman Hidayat Nur Wahid a total of Rp 300 million (US$34,884) they claimed to have received as end-of-term bonuses during a campaign rally in Tanah Sareal district, Bogor, on Monday.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP navy arrests three RI illegals
RP navy arrests three RI illegals PHILIPPINES: The Philippine navy has arrested three Indonesians for entering the country's southern waters without proper documents, a navy spokesman said on Tuesday. Captain Geronimo Malabanan said a navy patrol ship intercepted the Indonesians' boat a few miles from the Philippine-Indonesian border on March 24.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
No havens from terror, warns Russia
No havens from terror, warns Russia PHILIPPINES: All countries are potential terrorist targets, a senior Russian official warned members of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) at a conference on terrorism in the transport sector held on Tuesday in Manila.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Banks urged to report suspicious transactions
Banks urged to report suspicious transactions Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has strongly urged financial institutions to report any suspicious transactions they might have come across, as Indonesia races against time to be dropped from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) list of countries deemed uncooperative in fighting global money laundering. "This is a serious problem.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gowa residents warned not to go home
Gowa residents warned not to go home Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi Despite the danger of more landslides, residents of Menimbahoi subdistrict in South Sulawesi are determined to return to their homes to salvage their belongings and search for family members missing from last Friday's disaster. Search and rescue officials have had to prevent residents from returning to their homes because of the continued danger of landslides.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commission eases rules over ballot punching
Commission eases rules over ballot punching Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to declare legitimate ballot papers punched on party symbols and between names of candidates in order to reduce the number of illicit votes in the upcoming legislative election. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said on Tuesday that the decision was made to accommodate political parties' requests and reduce the number of illegitimate votes.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
ISCI to take on Indorama in local cricket league final
ISCI to take on Indorama in local cricket league final Jakarta, The Jakarta Post ISCI CC and Indorama CC both won their respective cricket semi- final matches on Sunday and will play each other in the JCA Grand Final on May 2 at Cibubur, East Jakarta.. ISCI CC took on Rebels CC at Cibubur in a close fought match.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BNI's profit plunges 83% on loan scam
BNI's profit plunges 83% on loan scam Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The audited net profit of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank in terms of assets, dropped by 83 percent last year after it was hit by a high- profile loan scandal.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI team into KL futsal tournament
RI team into KL futsal tournament JAKARTA: An Indonesian futsal team will take part in the 2004 Regional Hyundai Football World Championship in Kuala Lumpur on May 14, an official of the team's sponsor, PT Hyundai Motor Indonesia, announced here on Tuesday. The winner of the regional championship will advance to the final round in Portugal in June, which will coincide with Euro 2004, Hyundai Indonesia president director Jongkie D. Sugiarto said.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 30
Rupiah Rates March 30 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,818.63 6,065.28 6,476.20 6,407.48 Brunei dollar 1 5,397.71 4,801.71 5,126.64 5,072.62 Canadian dollar 1 6,954.00 6,186.51 6,604.77 6,535.55 Swiss franc 1 7,098.28 6,316.28 6,741.81 6,672.65 Danish krone 1 1,488.68 1,324.87 1,413.92 1,399.62 Euro 1 11,084.71 9,863.37 10,528.04 10,419.86 Poundsterling 1 16,568.37 14,743.62 15,736.31 15,575.45 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,167.27 1,038.93 1,108.65 1,097.54...
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU's problems not just academic, political spats
KPU's problems not just academic, political spats Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Academics and activists frequently criticize government policies and their implementation, often upsetting government officials in the process. These proponents of change say they are merely exercising their freedom of speech. But what happens when the academics and activists become the officials? This happened in the creation of the now-troubled General Elections Commission (KPU).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Filthy Kampung Rambutan terminal
Filthy Kampung Rambutan terminal From Warta Kota The Kampung Rambutan bus terminal is in very poor condition. Street vendors are found virtually everywhere in this terminal. The restaurant inside the terminal carelessly tosses out its dirty water as it pleases. Garbage is everywhere. The whole place stinks. The whole terminal is the very picture of filth.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
SE Asian delegates agree to step up fight against child-trafficking
SE Asian delegates agree to step up fight against child-trafficking Agencies Jakarta/Medan, North Sumatra Delegates from Southeast Asian countries in a declaration on Tuesday agreed to strengthen cooperation in the fight against child-trafficking for sex, an United Nation's Children's Fund (Unicef) official said.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers warned against back-room deals
Lawyers warned against back-room deals Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Supreme Court Chief Justice Bagir Manan urged lawyers on Tuesday to abandon back-room deals with judges to win their clients' cases, for the sake of a clean judiciary.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Militias mobilized to 'safeguard' Aceh
Militias mobilized to 'safeguard' Aceh BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Aceh provincial police will mobilize thousands members of a civilian paramilitary group calling themselves the Aceh Separatist Resistance Front to stand guard at all the polling stations in the province. The government- sponsored militia group will assist some 13,000 police officers, who will also be deployed during the April 5 election.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Istiqlal Grand Imam Muchtar Nasir advocated pluralism, nationalism
Istiqlal Grand Imam Muchtar Nasir advocated pluralism, nationalism A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muchtar Nasir, the Grand Imam of Istiqlal Mosque, who passed away on Monday evening after being treated for stroke at the Gatot Subroto Army Hospital, was known for his moderate and nationalist views and maintained pluralism, even among Islamic groups.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
KONI gets Rp 5 billion for Olympics preparation
KONI gets Rp 5 billion for Olympics preparation Zakki Hakim , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI) received Rp 5 billion (US$590,000) in financial assistance from the Bung Karno Sports Complex management (BPGBK) on Tuesday to help cover the cost of Indonesian delegation for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. According the chef-de-mission, Indra Kartasasmita, the money would only cover a part of the Rp 25.7 billion total needed to prepare and send the national squad to Greece.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BNI's profit plunges 83% on loan scam
BNI's profit plunges 83% on loan scam Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The audited net profit of state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI), the country's second largest bank in terms of assets, dropped by 83 percent last year after it was hit by a high- profile loan scandal.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court upholds KPKN's dissolution
Court upholds KPKN's dissolution JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court rejected on Tuesday a judicial review request against the establishment of the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). The request filed by all members of the Civil Servants Wealth Report Audit Commission (KPKPN) verdict dashed any hopes of the KPKPN regaining its status as an authoritative anticorruption body. Parties cannot appeal the court's decision.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Psychics employed to net voters
Psychics employed to net voters Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As with the adage "many roads to Rome", many legislative hopefuls have been inspired to explore all possible means to achieve their political goals, whether at the national or local level, even to the point of referring to a dukun, a shaman or soothsayer. Some candidates seem to think they will have a better chance if they asked for the assistance of a dukun to influence the minds of eligible voters in their favor.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local phone rates to rise by up to 28%
Local phone rates to rise by up to 28% Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has allowed state-owned telecommunications firms PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) and PT Indonesia Satellite Corporation (Indosat) to raise local telephone rates by up to 28 percent on condition that long-distance call fees are lowered by at least 10 percent.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two PDI-P supporters die in accident
Two PDI-P supporters die in accident AMBON, Maluku: A Mitsubishi truck packed with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) supporters overturned on Monday in Central Maluku regency, leaving two people killed and 18 others injured. The two were Ivon Kapitan, 20 and Martini Titasan, 20. The accident happened when the supporters were on their way to a party campaign in Nusantara Masohi field in Central Maluku regency.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU admits electronic vote counting may fail
KPU admits electronic vote counting may fail Moch. N. Kurniawan and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six days away from the April 5 voting day, the General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Tuesday disruptions could occur during the nation-wide electronic ballot counting process, partly due to insufficient testing.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Activists condemn arrest of environmentalist in Aceh
* Headlines:Activists condemn arrest of environmentalist in Aceh 2 * National:Lawyers warned against back-room deals 4 * Archipelago:Gowa residents warned not to go home 5 * Opinion:U.S.-Indonesia relationship enters new era 7 * City:Sutiyoso accused of rampant graft 8 * Sports:Serena, Venus continue on collision run 10 * World:Chen sees China ties deadlocked 11 * Business:Local phone rates to rise by up to 28 percent 13 * Features:Gandhi heir makes political debut 20
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi wants city to renovate dump
Bekasi wants city to renovate dump BEKASI: Bekasi administration spokesman Cecep Sutandi said the Jakarta administration is obliged to renovate the damaged road to and the environment in the vicinity of the now-closed Jakarta dump in Bantar Gebang. "It is on the draft agreement between Bekasi and Jakarta, which is now in the hands of both councils ... Jakarta will provide the Rp 17 billion (US$2 million) rehabilitation funds," Cecep was quoted by Antara as saying on Tuesday.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ROUNDUP: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS
1. ROUNDUP: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Public bear the brunt of rallies 2. IWAN: 3 LINES, 14 COUNTS KPU's problems not just academic, political spats 3. COBLOS: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Commission eases rules over ballot punching 4. IT: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS KPU admits electronic vote counting may fail
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Haj pilgrimage
Haj pilgrimage From Republika Some 30,000 people, including myself, failed to make the haj pilgrimage in 2004 because they were refused entrance by the Saudi Arabian government. I did not take back the money I paid for the pilgrimage, so that in 2005 I will automatically get a spot on the haj. (Just imagine how much money is involved in this respect.) I plan to take my parents to Mecca with me in 2005, so I registered their names on March 15.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fear of terrorism reemerging in SE Asia
Fear of terrorism reemerging in SE Asia Agencies Kuala Lumpur Even after taking harsh measures against terrorists after the deadly 2002 Bali blasts, recent bomb attacks indicate that terrorism has not been suppressed in Southeast Asia. A small explosive device was hurled outside the Australian High Commission building in Malaysia's capital on Tuesday but caused no injuries or damage, officials said.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bloomberg
Bloomberg Jakarta Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), the country's fourth largest lender by assets, said net income rose 64 percent last year after it boosted lending and earned more interest income. Profit last year rose to Rp 2.5 trillion (US$290 million), from Rp 1.52 trillion, the bank said in a statement in Jakarta. It predicted 2.6 trillion rupiah of profit for 2004. The bank extended Rp 8.22 trillion of new loans in 2003, taking outstanding advances to 47.6 trillion rupiah.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panin's 2003 profit skyrockets
Panin's 2003 profit skyrockets JAKARTA: Panin Bank, a publicly listed medium-sized bank, posted a staggering 315 percent increase last year in its after-tax profit from 2002, partly due to a rise in net interest margin (NIM). A press release from the bank on Tuesday said its after-tax profit in 2003 stood at Rp 418.5 billion (US$55 million), a sharp rise from the Rp 101 billion recorded in 2002.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPUD warns Yusril after KPU threat
KPUD warns Yusril after KPU threat YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta General Election Commission (KPUD) will issue a legal warning against Yusril Ihza Mahendra, the leader of the Crescent and Star Party (PBB), over his serious threats directed at the KPU. Yusril, who is also the Minister of Justice and Human Rights, threatened to throw the members of the KPU in jail if they had to postpone the election.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/TB
JP/17/TB Free treatment gives hope for a TB-free country Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta One can imagine that in her youth, Nihaya was very beautiful. At 57 years of age, this petite woman looks like she is in the best of health. Her eyes twinkle, her skin glows and laugh lines are barely visible around her rosebud mouth. Nihaya, however, is one of the hundreds of thousands of people in the country who have contracted tuberculosis (TB).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Defendant tries to escape on way to trial
Defendant tries to escape on way to trial Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defendant Gunawan Santosa attempted to escape from a prosecutors' car on Tuesday on his way to stand trial on charges of premeditated murder and manslaughter at the North Jakarta District Court. The incident took place on Jl. Pangkalan Asem, Cempaka Putih Barat, Central Jakarta, at about 10 a.m. The trial itself was adjourned until next week. Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commission limits tenure of legislators
Commission limits tenure of legislators Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Legislators may no longer sit in the House of Representatives (DPR) indefinitely if the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) adopts a proposal of the Constitutional Commission, which is currently harmonizing amendments to the 1945 Constitution.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Administration accused of rife graft
Administration accused of rife graft Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso is again under fire for the lack of action against his subordinates suspected of involvement in corruption. Scrutinizing the governor's accountability speech on the 2003 city budget made before the City Council last week, a number of factions highlighted the low number of corruption allegations being handled by the city's internal audit agency (Bawasda).
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ballot papers in Jakarta ready
Ballot papers in Jakarta ready The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) ensured eligible voters in the capital that preparation for the general election on April 5 has been completed amid the government's contingency planning for other areas in the country that have not received ballot papers yet. KPU Jakarta chairman Muhamad Taufik said on Tuesday that the ballot boxes, papers and ink, which have been the main concern, were all in place and ready to go.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;AP; ANPAf..r.. Vietnam-Bird Flu Vietnam declares itself free of bird flu without U.N. agencies' JP/15/Flu Vietnam declares itself free of bird flu without U.N. agencies' blessing Margie Mason Associated Press Hanoi, Vitnam Vietnam on Tuesday declared itself free of a deadly bird flu that killed 16 people here, despite repeated warnings from international experts that such an announcement was premature because the virus could easily resurface.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bimantara focuses on telecom, media
Bimantara focuses on telecom, media Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Bimantara Citra announced on Tuesday it would inject US$15 million into its new telecommunications subsidiary and acquire television station TPI as part of its strategy of focusing on these two core businesses.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam declares itself free of bird flu without UN blessing
Vietnam declares itself free of bird flu without UN blessing Margie Mason Associated Press Hanoi, Vitnam Vietnam on Tuesday declared itself free of a deadly bird flu that killed 16 people here, despite repeated warnings from international experts that such an announcement was premature because the virus could easily resurface. "Bird flu among poultry on the nationwide scale is over," Minister of Agriculture Le Huy Ngo said at a press conference.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN needs to bolster its role in East Asia
ASEAN needs to bolster its role in East Asia Bunn Nagara The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia While Southeast Asia has seen good and bad times, the future of ASEAN as its pre-eminent organization is often questioned. The younger generation in particular needs a better appreciation of the region's history to contribute more to its future. Whatever one's views of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in its 37 years, ASEAN as a subject is not going to go away.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Film Festival to return with government help
Film Festival to return with government help A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Young directors, actors and actresses have been the face of Indonesia at international film festivals for the past decade or so, but ironically, they had received no recognition at home. Now, the film community have the National Film Supervisory Body (BP2N) to thank for its efforts in preparing the first Indonesian Film Festival since 1992.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists condemn arrest of environmentalist in Aceh
Activists condemn arrest of environmentalist in Aceh Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The arrest of Acehnese environmentalist Bestari Raden has drawn strong criticism from rights activists and a sociologist, who see the move as part of systematic attempts to silence those critical to government policies in the troubled province.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 U.S.-Indonesia relationship enters new era Ali Alatas Former Foreign Minister Jakarta 2. Star -- Forging an East Asian ASEAN 1 X 48 ASEAN needs to bolster its role in East Asia Bunn Nagara The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt gives KPU margin until April 2
Govt gives KPU margin until April 2 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government, the General Elections Commission (KPU) and the House of Representatives agreed on Tuesday to wait until April 2 to decide whether to delay the polls in certain areas due to problems in distributing election materials.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hasan to visit N. Korea in April
Hasan to visit N. Korea in April JAKARTA: Indonesian foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda will visit North Korea next month to encourage peace talks with South Korea, he said on Tuesday. Hassan told reporters he would travel to Pyongyang in the last week of April to meet senior North Korean officials to mainly discuss two-way issues. But asked if he would call for peaceful dialogue between North and South Korea, Hassan said, "Naturally in this visit, matters that attract attention will be discussed.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 U.S.-Indonesia relationship enters new era Ali Alatas, Former Foreign Minister, Jakarta To begin with, I think it can be said with certainty that relations between the United States and Indonesia today are sound and solid, despite the occasional frictions, misunderstandings and misperceptions of one another that we have had in the past and, I am sure, will continue to have in the future.
Wed, 31 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia's new Cabinet sworn in
Malaysia's new Cabinet sworn in Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi's government was sworn into power on Tuesday, capping his landslide election victory over the fundamentalist Islamic opposition and completing Malaysia's transition to its first new administration in two decades.