Archive: 4 March 2004
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Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
10% of national park deforested
10% of national park deforested BENGKULU: Some 10 percent of the 1.3-million-hectare Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS) has been cleared of trees, an official said. Soewartono, the chairman of the TNKS board of directors, blamed illegal logging for the rapid pace of deforestation in the park. "The deforested areas are located in Kerinci area, Jambi province and South Pesisir area, West Sumatra province," he said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aging judges to work on backlogged legal cases
Aging judges to work on backlogged legal cases Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Instead of recruiting new, younger judges, the Supreme Court has decided to extend the service of aging justices to handle some 16,000 backlogged cases. Chief Justice Bagir Manan announced here on Wednesday that the court would, "for practical reasons", enlist the service of several judges who had already reached their mandatory retirement age of 65. "We lack personnel.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four arrested in protest as police guard Bojong dump
Four arrested in protest as police guard Bojong dump Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor Four Bojong residents have been arrested by the Bogor Police following a protest and vandalism by locals to a dump truck owned by the Jakarta administration late on Tuesday. An eyewitness, Ipang, said that the incident was sparked by the arrival of two dump trucks to the nearby Bojong dump in Bogor regency on Tuesday at about 11 p.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Actor Poe cleared to run for RP president
Actor Poe cleared to run for RP president Actor Poe cleared to run for RP president Reuters Manila Fernando Poe Jr. is eligible to run for Philippine president in May's election, the Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday, handing the film star a critical victory in his bid to unseat President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Poe supporters danced jubilantly at his campaign headquarters after hearing the ruling, which can still be appealed.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six governors visit Maluku
Six governors visit Maluku KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Six governors visited Maluku on Wednesday to observe the situation in the province, which was recently rocked by sectarian violence. The governors were Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Yogyakarta Governor Sultan Hamengkubowono X, Gorontalo Governor Fadel Muhammad, Banten Governor Joko Munandar, Lampung Governor Tursandi Alwi, and Southeast Sulawesi Governor Ali Mazi. Five governors boarded a chartered airplane from Jakarta toward Denpasar.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cilincing fish farmers to get little compensation
Cilincing fish farmers to get little compensation Damar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Fish farmers in Cilincing, North Jakarta, have waited two months for the city administration to compensate them for losses caused by pollution from the city's temporary dump in Rawamalang, and now it seems their wait was not worthwhile.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia launches US$1b global int'l bond
Indonesia launches US$1b global int'l bond Fitri Wulandari and Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government launched a US$1 billion international bond, more than double the initial plan of $400 million, following overwhelming demand from global investors. The 10-year bond was launched with a yield of 6.85 percent,Dow Jones reported from New York late on Wednesday Jakarta time where a government team had been conducting a final roadshow for the offering.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Muslims allowed to take donations from politicians Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids Police hand over files of bomb suspects to prosecutor Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Bajaj', top air polluter
'Bajaj', top air polluter From Warta Kota The Jakarta provincial administration is reportedly studying a project for the procurement of Toyota-Kijang taxis and the upgrading of the bajaj, by modifying the engines of the three- wheeled motorized public transportation vehicles from two-stroke to four-stroke. I disagree with the bajaj modification plan because in Jakarta today the bajaj has become the biggest single air polluter.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cabinet members to forsake state duty for party
Cabinet members to forsake state duty for party The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono downplayed on Wednesday his recently publicized disgruntlement with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, and said he would remain and continue his duties as a member of her Cabinet. "I have cleared some concerns with the President as to why I wasn't invited to several meetings, including those on electoral preparations.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Narcotics agency suspects a shift of drug preference
Narcotics agency suspects a shift of drug preference Leony Aurora The Jakarta Post Jakarta A seven-fold increase in the amount of cocaine confiscated from 2002 to 2003 and a drop in seized heroin and crystal amphetamine, locally called shabu-shabu, indicate a shift in the drug trend, says a top official. Head of law enforcement at the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates March 3
Rupiah Rates March 3 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,810.08 6,050.57 6,464.81 6,395.61 Brunei dollar 1 5,277.52 4,689.29 5,009.95 4,956.70 Canadian dollar 1 6,690.91 5,945.54 6,351.69 6,284.59 Swiss franc 1 6,930.11 6,158.93 6,578.77 6,510.14 Danish krone 1 1,473.72 1,309.16 1,399.00 1,383.81 Euro 1 10,979.05 9,757.05 10,422.43 10,313.44 Poundsterling 1 16,555.11 14,714.51 15,715.79 15,553.60 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,157.42 1,028.89 1,098.74 1,087.56...
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccer
British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccer Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After weeks of uncertainty, Peter Withe of Britain finally signed a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Wednesday. The former coach of Thailand's national team arrived in the country on Monday. Almost a month before his arrival he made the headlines of local sport pages on the issue of whether or not he would accept the offer.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Groups join green battle to save national park
Groups join green battle to save national park Alit Kertaraharja, Contributor, Singaraja, Bali The West Bali National Park offers more than just picturesque scenery, its rich marine resources have long been the main source of income for the locals. Sadly, since two years ago, the 19,000-hectare national park -- including 3,415 hectares of water -- has been subject to illegal logging and prohibited fishing practices.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails'
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails' After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about their views on the issue and whether they saw communism as a threat to the country. Hendri Suhenda, 33, is a financial consultant with a private company in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
CNOOC officials apologizes, let police to take sample
CNOOC officials apologizes, let police to take sample The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Officials from oil company China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) came to the Jakarta Police Headquarters on Wednesday to apologize for "a miscommunication" when they denied access to the force to take an oil sample from its rig in the Kepulaun Seribu (Thousand Islands) last week. "We will take the oil sample from the CNOOC rig on Widuri Island next week," said Adj. Sr. Comr.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI's greatest pianist dies
RI's greatest pianist dies or RI music great dies The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's all-time great jazz pianist Nick Mamahit died in a hospital here on Wednesday night. He was 80 years old. "Dad was admitted to the hospital on Monday. He was suffering from breathing difficulties and heavy coughing," Yusuf Ibrahim, the pianist's son was quoted as saying by Detikcom.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Petulu villagers live in harmony with birds
Petulu villagers live in harmony with birds Jagadhita, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar Long-legged birds that are similar to herons or storks are held in special affection at Petulu village, Gianyar, as they are believed to be sacred and can bring good fortune. Thousands of these birds, locally known as kokokan, live in harmony with local people, who dare not disturb, let alone kill, them.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI maids to be charged with murder
RI maids to be charged with murder SINGAPORE: Two teenage Indonesian maids will be charged with the murder of a 47-year-old Singaporean woman found dead in her condominium, police said on Wednesday. The two 19-year-old maids will be charged on Thursday with the murder of Esther Ang, said police spokesman Victor Keong. The Indonesians' identities are yet to be released. Ang was found dead on Tuesday, said Keong. Investigators have not yet determined what the cause of death was.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Justice? It's not
Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affair Andrea Fitri Woodhouse Justice for the Poor team World Bank Jakarta 2. Sasdi -- Kampar case a lesson in democracy for Indonesia 2 X 30 The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and Indonesia Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TANGGUH: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. TANGGUH: 50 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh finance 2. PAEDOHILE: 3o pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Alleged pedophile diplomat in court 3. LADIA: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Minister slams Aceh forest road project 4. PNBK: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 Former Megawati aide vows to topple her 5. SUSUL: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 RI won't expect too much from extradition
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mining accidents in Pongkor, Bogor
Mining accidents in Pongkor, Bogor No. Time Death toll ------------------------------------------- 1. Oct. 18, 1997 5 people 2. Nov. 28, 1998 16 people 3. Jan. 2, 1999 9 people 4. Aug. 27, 1999 30 people 5. Sept. 14, 1999 3 people 6. Sept. 5, 2001 3 people ------------------------------------------- Source: Kompas
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hansip trained to safeguard polls
Hansip trained to safeguard polls KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: The Kendari municipality government is training a total of 1,897 civilian guards (hansip) to help safeguard the upcoming elections. Kicking off the training on Wednesday, Andi Muzakkir Mustafa, the mayor of Kendari, said that the training was aimed at enhancing the skills of the civilian guards to help security personnel in safeguarding the upcoming elections.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
facts of Leuser :
facts of Leuser : * Leuser is one of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest virgin forest in Sumatra. *The ecosystem region is covering 2.6 million hectares of land *Home to some 6,000 orangutans, 4,000 elephants, 200 tigers and 50 sumatra rhinos. *Dubbed one of the world's lungs and home to millions of flora species. *European Union has provided about 31 million euro (US$39.4 million) in conservation fund since 1996.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Severance pay of IBRA staff
Severance pay of IBRA staff People know that the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), from the time it was set up in 1998 until it was dissolved last month, had been given special privileges. IBRA was tasked not only to restructure ailing banks, but also corporate credits. Unfortunately, its "overpaid" employees failed to carry out their tasks as expected. The agency auctioned off most of its unrestructured assets with an 80 to 90 percent discount before it was dissolved on Feb. 27.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI's greatest pianist dies
RI's greatest pianist dies The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's all-time great jazz pianist Nick Mamahit died in a hospital here on Wednesday night. He was 80 years old. "Dad was admitted to the hospital on Monday. He was suffering from breathing difficulties and heavy coughing," Yusuf Ibrahim, the pianist's son was quoted as saying by Detikcom.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persita gets out of relegation zone with win over Persijatim
Persita gets out of relegation zone with win over Persijatim Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Under a pouring rain, Persita earned only its second win, 1-0 over Persijatim in the 2004 season of Indonesian soccer league with the goal coming from a penalty kick at Benteng Stadium in Tangerang on Wednesday. The goal, which was hit by Ilham Jayakesuma just before the end of the first half, gave the much-needed points to the club which moved up out of the relegation zone.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Ex-diplomat stands trial for child sex abuses 3
* Headlines: Ex-diplomat stands trial for child sex abuses 3 * National: Aging judges to handle backlogged cases 4 * Archipelago: Steel plant blast injures 13 in E.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minister downplays malcontent for being 'uninvited'
Minister downplays malcontent for being 'uninvited' Tiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja The Jakarta Post Jakarta Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono downplayed on Wednesday his recently publicized disgruntlement with President Megawati Soekarnoputri, and said he would remain and continue his duties as a member of her Cabinet.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
32 soldiers prosecuted in North Aceh
32 soldiers prosecuted in North Aceh Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Aceh A total of 32 soldiers have committed crimes during military operations in the troubled province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam since May last year. All the soldiers were under the command of the Aceh Military Operations Command (Koops TNI) based in Lhokseumawe, North Aceh. Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affair
Justice? It's not just a Jakarta affair Andrea Fitri Woodhouse, Justice for the Poor team, World Bank, Jakarta Jakarta was abuzz recently with talk of the Akbar Tandjung verdict. Supporters claimed Supreme Court independence; other observers cried foul. Whatever the verdict, one thing was clear. Indonesians want a legal system they can trust. The question is how to help it work better. To many, the answer is obvious.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Party withdraws review appeal
Party withdraws review appeal JAKARTA: Politician Abdullah Hehamahua withdrew on Wednesday his appeal for a judicial review of Law No. 13/2003 on general elections as he was convinced that the Constitutional Court would not rule in favor of his party. Abdullah, who submitted the judicial review after his Masyumi Party failed to qualify for this year's elections, said that he saw no advantage to the court ruling in favor of his appeal. "I don't think the judges will rule in favor of my appeal.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three injured after clash in Donggala
Three injured after clash in Donggala DONGGALA, Central Sulawesi: Three people were seriously injured on Tuesday night in Donggala regency, Central Sulawesi province, after clashes between two rival subdistricts. Two of the people injured were local residents. One was identified as Vito, 15. The third victim was police personnel First. Brig. Bowo Nugroho.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pasar Baru traders get new location
Pasar Baru traders get new location BEKASI: At least 800 retailers who lost their kiosks in a fire that gutted the Pasar Baru traditional market in Bekasi on Tuesday have been moved to a temporary site behind the damaged market building. "We want the traders to get back to business immediately," deputy mayor Mochtar Mohamad said on Wednesday. Hartini, 46, who sells vegetables, said she was grateful to be able to reopen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muslim allowed to take donations from politicans
Muslim allowed to take donations from politicans Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Muhammadiyah chairman Ahmad Syafii Maarif asked on Wednesday Islamic boarding schools across the country to respond wisely to the intensifying visits of politicians ahead of the elections. He said boarding school officials should clearly explain the meaning of these visits and provide political education to their students instead of offering concessions to the politicians.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asset management company
Asset management company The asset management company (AMC), which is being established by the government to administer assets left behind by the recently dissolved Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) will certainly be in a much better position to gain a higher rate of asset recovery.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh finance
BP seeks loan from Bank of China, JBIC for Tangguh finance Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Energy giant BP PLc is seeking US$1.3 billion in loans from Chinese and Japanese lenders to finance the Tangguh gas project, a senior official said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cruising through Sunda Kelapa in a BMW 530i
Cruising through Sunda Kelapa in a BMW 530i Novan Iman Santosa and Primastuti Handayani, The Jakarta Post Jakarta It was a cloudy morning when we started the test-drive of BMW's latest BMW 530i model, which has undergone a major face-lift. The model is now sportier than ever with double-lined engine hood and a new headlight arrangement on the front end. The double-line is also transformed along the body and ends up in the trunk.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DENGUE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12
1. DENGUE: 50 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 12 Dengue patients forced to lie amid trash on hospital floor 2. SBY: 36 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 35 Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothing 3. KPU: 32 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 16 Cabinet members to forsake state duty for party 4. PEMILU: 28 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 18 Army will stay away from election fray 5. PSSI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 British coach expected to rejuvenate RI soccer
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids
Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Kuwait has sent 99 Indonesian workers to prison, including seven women who fell pregnant and gave birth in prison after having a relationship with their employers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Withe signs 4-year contract with PSSI
Withe signs 4-year contract with PSSI Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta After weeks of uncertainty, Peter Withe of Britain finally signed a four-year coaching contract with the Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) on Wednesday. The former coach of Thailand's national team arrived in the country on Monday. Almost a month before his arrival he made the headlines of local sport pages on the issue of whether or not he would accept the offer.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cheated at Merak terminal
Cheated at Merak terminal From Kompas We went by car at the end of January to the ferry terminal in Merak, Banten, where ticket counter employees charged us Rp 115,000 for the ferry transport service. Aboard the ferry, we examined the details printed on the ticket and found that the official price should have been Rp 101,500, because parking and vehicle fees cost Rp 85,000 and three tickets for passengers cost Rp 5,500 each. That means we were overcharged Rp 13,500.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Muslims allowed to take donations from politicians Nuwa Wea hears horror stories of RI maids Police hand over files of bomb suspects to prosecutor Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Alleged pedophile diplomat in court
Alleged pedophile diplomat in court Wahyu Bhoediwardana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former Australian diplomat went on trial at the Amlampura District Court in Bali on Wednesday on charges of forcing two underage boys to perform sexual acts. The trial comes amid recent reports that the island has become a safe haven for foreign pedophiles. Three Australian federal police officers have been posted to Bali to work with local officers to combat pedophilia.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothing
Susilo-Mega spat, much ado about nothing Moch. N. Kurniawan and Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Surabaya For 20 days starting next week, members of President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet will devote their time to their respective parties rather than state duties.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Finance, trade ministries to share online database
Finance, trade ministries to share online database Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Beginning in August, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Industry and Trade will share information through an online database under an agreement signed here on Wednesday. Director General of Taxation Hadi Purnomo of the Ministry of Finance said that the online database was aimed at exchanging valid data on importation, exportation, customs, excise and taxation.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Correction
Correction KWIK KIAN GIE: The position of Kwik Kian Gie in the Hotel Alila spotlight on this page on Mar. 3 should have been stated as State Minister of National Development Planning/Bappenas Chairman. We aplogize for this error. Editor
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
E. Nusa Tenggara Police seize 691 firearms
E. Nusa Tenggara Police seize 691 firearms The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) provincial police have seized 691 both home-made rifles and guns since early this year from local residents on the archipelagic province during an operation code- named Cipta Kondisi 2004. The seized items were displayed on Wednesday by NTT police chief Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang to National Police chief Gen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
People should not expect justice for corruptors
People should not expect justice for corruptors Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post Jakarta An eagerly awaited extradition treaty between Indonesia and Singapore will not necessarily help Indonesia in efforts to bring alleged corrupters to justice, a minister said. Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said on Wednesday that the treaty would make very little difference. The case of businessman Hendra Rahardja was evidence of that, he added.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unsolved articles delay bill talks
Unsolved articles delay bill talks JAKARTA: The House of Representatives (DPR) and the government on Wednesday agreed to delay the deliberation of a bill on procedures to make laws and legislations until the next sitting period, scheduled to start on April 12. They decided to delay the deliberation after failing to reach a consensus on three contentious articles.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PETULU -- 1 x 45
1. PETULU -- 1 x 45 Petulu villagers live in harmony with birds 3. PARK -- 1 x 48 Groups join green battle to save national park
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ninety trapped in gold mine
Ninety trapped in gold mine Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor At least 90 illegal miners have been trapped, with at least four confirmed dead, inside state mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam)'s Gunung Pongkor mountain gold mine in Bantar Karet village, Nanggung district, Bogor regency. The incident happened after smoke from burning tires, allegedly set alight by the company's employees, engulfed the mine on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 4, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, March 4, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting Spiritual Jewels by Walter Van Oelat Agung Rai Museum of Art, Jl. Raya Pengosekan, Ubud, Gianyar, at 6:30 p.m., until March 27. * Pekan Raya Bali 2004, at Central Park - Kuta (Parkir Istana Kuta Galeria), until March 9. * Painting The Likeness of Nature by I Made Supena, Ganesha Gallery-Four Seasons Resort Bali, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. until March 4.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
* One of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest
* One of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest pristine forest on Sumatra island * Covering 2.6 million hectares of land * Home to some 6,000 orangutans, 4,000 elephants, 200 tigers and 50 sumatra rhinos, all are protected animals * Dubbed one of the world's lungs and a home to millions of flora species * Has received about 31 million euro (US$39.4 million) in conservation fund from European Union since 1996
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice
Narcotics agency suspects shift in drug of choice Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A seven-fold increase in the amount of cocaine confiscated from 2002 to 2003 and a drop in seized heroin and crystal amphetamine, locally called shabu-shabu, indicate a shift in the drug trend, says a top official. Head of law enforcement at the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Brig. Gen.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Army will stay away from election fray
Army will stay away from election fray Kurniawan Hari and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As fear grips the government that the elections will not be able to be held on time, the military has made it clear that it will refrain from taking actions it perceives would blemishing its neutrality. With 33 days left until the elections, President Megawati Soekarnoputri urged the bureaucracy on Wednesday to assist the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI bechmark rate down to 7.42%
BI bechmark rate down to 7.42% The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Indonesia continued to lower its benchmark interest rate on Wednesday following the report on low inflation in February. The interest rate on the one-month Bank Indonesia SBI promissory note declined to a new historic low of 7.42 percent during the regular weekly auction on Wednesday, from 7.48 percent the previous week.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
PAL delivers ship to Jepara
PAL delivers ship to Jepara SURABAYA: PT PAL Indonesia delivered on Tuesday a passenger ship to Jepara regency in Central Java during a ceremony attended by Central Java Governor Mardiono and the president of the shipbuilder, Adwin Suryohadiprojo. The ship, the Kartini-I, will be used by the regency on a passenger route between Jepara and the Karimunjawa islands in the hopes of boosting marine tourism on the islands, which feature impressive coral reefs.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Bajaj', top air polluter
'Bajaj', top air polluter From Warta Kota The Jakarta provincial administration is reportedly studying a project for the procurement of Toyota-Kijang taxis and the upgrading of the bajaj, by modifying the engines of the three- wheeled motorized public transportation vehicles from two-stroke to four-stroke. I disagree with the bajaj modification plan because in Jakarta today the bajaj has become the biggest single air polluter.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
facts of Leuser :
facts of Leuser : * Leuser is one of Indonesia's conservation forests and the biggest virgin forest in Sumatra. *The ecosystem region is covering 2.6 million hectares of land *Home to some 6,000 orangutans, 4,000 elephants, 200 tigers and 50 sumatra rhinos. *Dubbed one of the world's lungs and home to millions of flora species. *European Union has provided about 31 million euro (US$39.4 million) in conservation fund since 1996.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thursday, March 4, 2004
Thursday, March 4, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Documentary 7:00 Entertainment News: Selebrita 8:30 Music: Sik Asik 9:00 Entertainment News: Pro Biz 10:00 TV Drama: Si Kabayan 11:00 Sports 12:00 p.m.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Exhibition captures the human in the machine
Exhibition captures the human in the machine Chisato Hara, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang A wide, almost pristine, unnamed road traverses the quaint residential area of Bintaro and passes into the still-developing industrial center of Bumi Serpong Damai, Tangerang, where the houses and small shops that line the road begin to dwindle into fields of cultivated green lawn. Approaching Jl.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Up for election 2004
Up for election 2004 Along with voting for political parties and legislative candidates in the House of Representatives (DPR) and City/Regency Council (DPRD) on April 5, voters will also select candidates for the new Regional Representatives Council (DPD). The DPD will consist of four members from each of the 32 provinces, who together with the 550 elected members of the DPR will make up the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR).
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prevention of dengue
Prevention of dengue In articles and advisories from the Ministry of Health one gets the impression that the aedes mosquito breeds only in clean water. On several occasions, I collected some aedes larvae in dirty and muddy water and later put them in several large bottles. After some time, these larvae turned into aedes mosquitoes. My conclusion is that, while it is true that aedes mosquitoes prefer to produce eggs in clean, still water, they can use any standing water.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dengue patients forced to hallways
Dengue patients forced to hallways The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bogor/Tangerang The constantly increasing number of dengue fever patients in Jakarta combined with the hospitals' limited capacity has left no choice for many of the city-run hospitals to place poor patients, mostly children, on the floor in the corridors. Almost 8,000 people have contracted dengue in the past few weeks here. Many have been treated at the city's 16 recommended public hospitals.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministers urge businesses to use local technology
Ministers urge businesses to use local technology Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Four ministers teamed up on Wednesday to encourage businesspeople to apply technology created by local researchers, launching a joint exhibition of over 100 proven research outcomes from government agencies, universities and private institutions.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cheated at Merak terminal
Cheated at Merak terminal From Kompas We went by car at the end of January to the ferry terminal in Merak, Banten, where ticket counter employees charged us Rp 115,000 for the ferry transport service. Aboard the ferry, we examined the details printed on the ticket and found that the official price should have been Rp 101,500, because parking and vehicle fees cost Rp 85,000 and three tickets for passengers cost Rp 5,500 each. That means we were overcharged Rp 13,500.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and Indonesia
The Kampar case: Differences between the U.S. and Indonesia Ardimas Sasdi, Staff Writer, The Jakarta Post, Berkeley, California, ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu In a blunder analogous to a asinine comment made by the regent of Kampar, Riau, in response to a question posited by a local teacher about the minute educational budget, U.S. Education Secretary Rod Paige has compared America's largest teachers' union to a terrorist organization.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former Megawati aide vows to topple her
Former Megawati aide vows to topple her A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A former aide to Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) leader Megawati Soekarnoputri has vowed to dump her from the presidency in this year's elections. "It is my intellectual and moral obligation (to oust Megawati) due to her failure to run the government properly," Erros Djarot, a former writer for Megawati, said during a visit to The Jakarta Post here on Wednesday.
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Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 home
Smelter blast injures 13, damages 63 home Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Sidoarjo, East Java At least 13 people were injured, two of them seriously, when a strong explosion rocked a metal smelter in Sidoarjo industrial area, East Java, on Wednesday. The explosion took place at about 5:45 a.m. and sparked a fire that swept through metal smelter PT Ispatindo in Sidoarjo District.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
At least 41 dead in eastern Nepal clash, Army claims
At least 41 dead in eastern Nepal clash, Army claims Shusham Shrestha Agence France-Presse Kathmandu At least 41 people were killed in a major gunfight between security forces and Maoist rebels in a town in eastern Nepal, the most serious clashes between the sides for months, the army said on Wednesday. Army spokesman Col.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monopoly watch to examine busway
Monopoly watch to examine busway JAKARTA: The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) will scrutinize the possible monopoly in the management of busway, which is currently in the hands of BP Transjakarta Busway. "We have learned that the busway is managed by one company... other (bus operators) cannot use the existing busway corridor, many have lost jobs, passengers, and their routes," KPPU chairman Sutrisno Iwantono said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkomsel launches office solution
Telkomsel launches office solution JAKARTA: Mobile telecommunications operator PT Telkomsel, together with mobile phone producer Motorola and software company Microsoft, launched on Wednesday an integrated mobile office solution for its corporate customers.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amphetamines booming in East and SE Asia
Amphetamines booming in East and SE Asia Associated Press Bangkok Production and trafficking of amphetamines have boomed in Asia in recent years even as the output of opium has decreased in Southeast Asia's infamous Golden Triangle, a UN-affiliated agency said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malik free to join party: Syafii
Malik free to join party: Syafii JAKARTA: Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Maarif said on Wednesday that senior Muslim scholar Malik Fadjar had the right to be named a vice presidential candidate by any political party, underlining that such a move would not break up Muhammadiyah. "It is his right to join any political party, but of course not under the banner of Muhammadiyah," Syafii said on Wednesday.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcement
Law enforcement From Suara Karya In declaring 2004 the year of public service, State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin emphasized the need to treat the public not merely as recipients of service but as loyal customers. The question raised by critical citizens is: Which customers? Good citizens are certainly different from those who are fond of bribing and violating applicable laws. Therefore, law enforcement should be prioritized to serve good citizens.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutor
Police hand over files of bomb to prosecutor Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police submitted on Wednesday the case files on two suspects in the Marriott hotel bombing, Tohir and Ismail, to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office. National Police deputy spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko said the suspects would remain in police detention rather than being transferred to a penitentiary, even though their files had already been handed over to the prosecutor's office.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public service and law enforcement
Public service and law enforcement From Suara Karya In declaring 2004 the year of public service, State Minister for Administrative Reforms Feisal Tamin emphasized the need to treat the public not merely as recipients of service but as loyal customers. The question raised by critical citizens is: Which customers? Good citizens are certainly different from those who are fond of bribing and violating applicable laws. Therefore, law enforcement should be prioritized to serve good citizens.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
UN to bridge Myanmar's divide
UN to bridge Myanmar's divide MYANMAR: UN envoy Razali Ismail met on Wednesday with a top official in the ruling junta and was also due to see pro- democracy leaders as he pushed a new proposal to bridge Myanmar's bitter political divide. Razali held talks with detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and Myanmar's Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt on Tuesday at the start of his 12th mission to the military-run state.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BOND: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS
1. BOND: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS Indonesia launches $1 billion int'l bond 2. KERRY: 1 LINE,, 30 COUNTS Kerry kicks off marathon campaign 3. NEPAL: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS At least 41 dead in Nepal clash: Army 4. BOGOR: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Ninety trapped in gold mine
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Environment minister slams Aceh forest road project
Environment minister slams Aceh forest road project The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State Minister of the Environment Nabiel Makarim criticized on Wednesday the Ladia Galaska road project, planned to cut through the southern portions of Aceh, saying that it was not feasible and would endanger both the environment and the communities in the province.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Communism only grows
'Communism only grows when injustice prevails' After almost 40 years without political rights, former members of the banned Indonesian Communist Party (PKI) and their families will be able to vote and run in the coming legislative elections. The Jakarta Post talked to some people about their views on the issue and whether they saw communism as a threat to the country. Hendri Suhenda, 33, is a financial consultant with a private company in Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubile
Bandung pushes to host Asia-africa golden jubile Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java provincial government and the Bandung municipal government have asked the central government to decide on Bandung as the host city for the Golden Jubilee celebration of the Asia Africa Conference (AAC) next year. West Java Governor Danny Setiawan and Bandung mayor Dadang Rosada have said that the people of Bandung and the local governments were ready to host the Golden Jubilee.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BES
Seven firms to issue bonds before election: BES Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Surabaya Stock Exchange (BES) said that seven companies planned to issue a total of Rp 2.7 trillion (US$321 million) in bonds before the presidential election on July 5. "Seven companies have signed an initial listing contract with the bourse for bond issues before the presidential election.
Thu, 04 Mar 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police chase end two-day kidnap drama
Police chase end two-day kidnap drama Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Santoso, a 54-year-old auto shop owner, could never have imagined that he would be a victim of a kidnapping by one of his customers. On Monday at around 7 p.m. he had just closed his shop in Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta, which mostly sells spare parts for Australia's Holden cars, when six men approached and forced him into a waiting car.