Archive: 16 April 2004
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Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Analysts see little hope for Amien's bid
Analysts see little hope for Amien's bidTiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While members of the alliance of parties initiated by presidential hopeful Amien Rais are only at the stage of feeling out each other's political stances, analysts say the coalition could...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Accept Golkar victory: Analysts
Accept Golkar victory: AnalystsA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAs the ballot counting nears completion, with former ruling Golkar Party catapulting back into the lead, political observers are setting their hopes for improvement in the 2009 elections.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Assessing the Golkar presidential candidate
Assessing the Golkar presidential candidateBudiman Moerdijat, Consultant, Jakarta While all eyes are now on the sluggish process of election vote counting, there is actually something else just around the corner that will be the deciding factor in forming a coalition in the run-up to the direct...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Two people killed in plane crash
Two people killed in plane crashTheresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, BogorTwo ultralight aircraft pilots died when their plane crashed in a field near Wates Jaya village in Cijeruk district, Bogor regency, south of Jakarta at 10:50 a.m. on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Candidates' religion
Candidates' religion While attending the recent general election, I noticed that the ballot papers for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) and Jakarta Legislative Council (DPRD) featured the candidates' names, photographs and personal details, including religion.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
PKS wants free education for elementary students
PKS wants free education for elementary studentsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaEmerging as a political party with some newfound clout after garnering the most votes in the capital, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) has promised that its councillors would strive to promote free...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
King urges protection of Montagnards
King urges protection of MontagnardsCAMBODIA: Cambodia's King Norodom Sihanouk has urged the government and United Nations to protect any Vietnamese Montagnards seeking refuge in the kingdom, after violent protests in their homeland last weekend.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Vietnam to join Pepper Community
Vietnam to join Pepper CommunityHANOI: Vietnam, the world's largest pepper producer and exporter, will join the International Pepper Community (IPC) in September, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development said on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Strange but true
Strange but true From Koran TempoBy the time President Megawati visited the National Tabulation Center for the 2004 general election at Hotel Borobudur, Jakarta, on April 7, the vote gain of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) had risen drastically from 4.9 million votes at 1 p.m.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Bank BNI to handle repayment of depositors
Bank BNI to handle repayment of depositorsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has appointed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) to repay the depositors of the recently closed down Bank Asiatic and Bank Dagang Bali (BDB), who are covered by the blanket guarantee program, a finance ministry official said.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Police nab student for selling girls
Police nab student for selling girls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Senior high school student Hairani Br. Sinaga, 18, was apprehended by police on Wednesday night at her house in Simpang Marendal, Medan municipality, over accusations that she had sold the virginity of four girls.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Utut dreams of top four in Tripoli
Utut dreams of top four in TripoliMusthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's No. 1 chess grand master Utut Adianto will be heading to the world chess championship with high hopes for a place in the semifinals."I have a lot of confidence (that I'll do well in) this tournament.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Tax officer nabbed for masterminding murder
Tax officer nabbed for masterminding murderEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAfter hunting the murder suspects for months, the city police finally arrested on Wednesday all suspects in the murder of a lawyer in September last year, including its mastermind, Dwi Aryanto, 36, a tax officer from...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
TV stations advised to air crime shows
TV stations advised to air crime showsEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFollowing the circular issued by the National Police discouraging television crews from joining police operations for reality shows, telecast experts advised TV stations to continue airing crime shows, but with more...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Schedule for presidential election
Schedule for presidential electionMay 1 - 7: Registration of presidential/vice presidential candidates with KPUMay 2 - 9: Administrative verification, including medical recordMay 5 - 10: KPU announces the results of administrative screeningMay 6 - 17: Presidential/vice presidential candidates are...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Indonesia to amend discriminative law on citizenship
Indonesia to amend discriminative law on citizenshipFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government is considering an amendment to Law No. 62/1958 on citizenship that will scrap all regulations that discriminate against Chinese-Indonesian.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
1,300 hotel workers to lose jobs
1,300 hotel workers to lose jobsBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaState-owned Hotel Indonesia and Inna Wisata Hotel in Central Jakarta have stopped accepting reservations since Thursday and will completely close down on April 30 as new management pursues a major overhaul of the hotels.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
'I hope they won't abuse power to amass wealth'
'I hope they won't abuse power to amass wealth'Yet to be confirmed, it can be safely said candidates for the Jakarta Regional Representatives Council (DPD) -- Mooryati Soedibyo, Sarwono Kusumaatmadja, Biem Triani Benyamin and Marwan Batubara -- have secured seats on the council.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Police say they have sufficient grounds to indict 9 bankers
Police say they have sufficient grounds to indict 9 bankersP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice claim they have sufficient evidence to indict nine executives of the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Bank Asiatic for fraud involving Rp 1.2 trillion (US$139).
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Jakarta verifies ballot tally, starts manual count
Jakarta verifies ballot tally, starts manual countEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) is currently verifying the results of the electronic ballot counting after the process was completed three days ago, while manual counting is now...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
BCA plans stock split to improve liquidity
BCA plans stock split to improve liquidityThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) plans to increase the number of authorized shares via a stock split and is seeking approval at its upcoming May 6 general shareholders meeting, the bank unveiled on Thursday in a letter to the...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Central banks unveil 2nd ABF structure
Central banks unveil 2nd ABF structureEileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala LumpurAsian central banks on Thursday unveiled the initial structure of a planned second Asian Bond Fund (ABF) to invest in debt securities denominated in local currencies as part of efforts to boost regional financial...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
EMP extends book building
EMP extends book building JAKARTA: Oil and gas company PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) has extended the book building deadline due to growing interest in its planned initial public offering (IPO) in May.EMP Commissioner Nazamudin Latief said in a press release on Thursday that the deadline for book...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Drought haunts Malang farmers
Drought haunts Malang farmersIndra Harsaputra, Malang, East JavaLike other areas across the archipelago, the dry season will soon begin in the East Java town of Malang. The dry season poses a threat for farmers whose crops may perish due to a shortage of water.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Mandiri opens Shanghai office
Mandiri opens Shanghai office JAKARTA: Bank Mandiri opened on Wednesday a representative office in China's major business city of Shanghai to help facilitate and promote increasing trade between Indonesia and China.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Rejection of election results
Rejection of election resultsFrom Media IndonesiaThe threat of over a dozen political parties to reject the results of the current general election and demand a repeat election is ridiculous, even though it was finally admitted that the statement represented the views of individual party figures...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Akbar wins full backing of party board
Akbar wins full backing of party boardKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaGolkar's presidential convention will not take place until Tuesday, but Akbar Tandjung has already secured the full backing of the party's Central Executive Board (DPP).
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
More Lampung councillors charged with graft
More Lampung councillors charged with graftOyos Saroso HN, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung, LampungProsecutors here on Thursday have charged three more suspects in a graft case involving Rp 19.5 billion (US$2.2 million) of transactions of state funds in Lampung's provincial budget.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
RI, KL start study for key transmission project
RI, KL start study for key transmission projectFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State electricity firm PT PLN and Malaysian state electricity firm Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) are to start a feasibility study for a power transmission project connecting the two countries.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Govt centralizes investment permits
Govt centralizes investment permitsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri has signed a decree centralizing permits and facilities for foreign and domestic investment to end the confusion resulting from the regional autonomy program.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Doctor to examine candidates' health
Doctor to examine candidates' healthMoch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe General Elections Commission (KPU) and the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) signed on Thursday a memorandum of understanding that will allow the IDI to examine presidential and vice presidential candidates.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Local govt in stew over cattle markup
Local govt in stew over cattle markupRusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda, East KalimantanProvincial legislators here are set to question the East Kalimantan provincial administration on an alleged markup in the planned purchase of 1,000 head of cattle from Australia.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
1. LIDO: 30 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10
1. LIDO: 30 pt, 1 cols, 3 x 10 Two people killed in plane crash 2. SUDI: 60 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 32 Sudi Silalahi put out to grass 3. TALLY : 36 PT, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Accept Golkar victory: Analysts 4. TOWER: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 Jakarta to get world's tallest tower
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
GMI expects growth of 30%-50%
GMI expects growth of 30%-50% JAKARTA: PT General Motors Indonesia (GMI) is expecting sales growth of some 30 percent to 50 percent this year, compared to last year's figures, in which it sold 4,000 vehicles.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Police to finish BNI scam probe
Police to finish BNI scam probe JAKARTA: The National Police is completing its examination of several documents belonging to fraternal businessmen Jeffrey and Yudi Baso, which are required by the prosecution to charge them with fraud in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Bogus journalist cheats legislator
Bogus journalist cheats legislator SEMARANG: House of Representatives legislator Alvin Lie from the National Mandate Party (PAN) ducked an attempt at fraud by a bogus journalist when he appeared on Thursday at a local court to be tried for early campaigning.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
[b]Assessing the Golkar
Assessing the Golkar presidential candidateBudiman Moerdijat Consultant Jakarta2. Muladi -- Golkar chance for the presidency 2 X 30 Wiranto's presidential bid unlikely to face international opposition Muladi Senior Lecturer Diponegoro University Jakarta
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Ford reports 154% sales increase
Ford reports 154% sales increase JAKARTA: PT Ford Motor Indonesia (FMI) reported a record 154 percent increase in car sales for 2003, according to a press release on Thursday.The company booked sales of 4,046 vehicles last year compared to 1,587 units in 2002.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Utut dreams of top four at world chess
Utut dreams of top four at world chessMusthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's No. 1 chess grand master Utut Adianto will be heading to the world chess championship with high hopes for a place in the semifinals."I have high confidence in this tournament.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Rupiah Rates April 15
Rupiah Rates April 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,720.88 5,979.72 6,384.02 6,316.35 Brunei dollar 1 5,415.45 4,818.66 5,144.03 5,089.93 Canadian dollar 1 6,789.28 6,041.53 6,448.99 6,381.63 Swiss franc 1 7,026.28 6,250.87 6,674.12 6,602.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Aceh governor ready for corruption investigation
Aceh governor ready for corruption investigationNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamNanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh said on Thursday he was ready to face questioning by the provincial martial law administration for his alleged role in several...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
PDI-P members doubt the success of Mega Center
PDI-P members doubt the success of Mega CenterFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/CirebonSkepticism is rife among Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) members about the possibility of the planned Mega Center to help party leader Megawati Soekarnoputri retain...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Nokia service
Nokia service I want to lodge a complaint with Nokia Indonesia. My family have been fanatic Nokia users for a long time. I bought a Nokia 3660 recently (NPC original warranty) at ITC Roxy Mas. I am so disappointed as after one week using the mobile phone, the menu button stopped working (the other...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
20 years sought for terror suspect
20 years sought for terror suspect SEMARANG: Prosecutors demanded on Thursday a 20-year jail term for each of four defendants standing trial for possession of explosives with which they had planned to launch terror attacks across the country.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Former governor, CEO get journalism award
Former governor, CEO get journalism awardA. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Indonesian Journalists Association (PWI) conferred on Thursday the Pena Mas award on former Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin, the chief executive officer of giant noodle producer PT Indofood Sukses, Makmur Eva Riyanti...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Darwis longs to see a peaceful Poso
Darwis longs to see a peaceful PosoRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Poso, Central SulawesiThis is a man who knows how to be at peace. He has freed his mind of the monstrous acts that he has witnessed. He wants to share what he has learned with others.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Challenge to foreign office
Challenge to foreign officeFrom Koran TempoThe Singaporean government has invited Indonesian authorities to file a lawsuit against Agus Anwar, the former proprietor of Bank Pelita and Bank Istismarat who still owes US$47.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
1. SBKRI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. SBKRI: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS RI to amend discriminative citizenship law 2. BOND: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Central banks unveil 2nd ABF structure 3. ASEM: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS EU, Asian foreign ministers stuck in Myanmar mire 4. IRAQ: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Italy, Japan to keep troops in Iraq 5.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Police to finish BNI scam probe
Police to finish BNI scam probe JAKARTA: The National Police is completing its examination of several documents belonging to fraternal businessmen Jeffrey and Yudi Baso, which are required by the prosecution to charge them with fraud in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Five banks get sharia banking quality awards
Five banks get sharia banking quality awardsThe Jakarta Post, JakartaFive Islamic banks received the Sharia Banking Quality Award for superior customer service, a press release said on Wednesday.The banks are Bank International Indonesia (BII) Syariah, Bank Danamon Syariah, Bank Bukopin Syariah,...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Golkar mulls partnering PKB in presidential election
Golkar mulls partnering PKB in presidential electionKurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, JakartaConfident of winning the April 5 legislative elections, Golkar is now looking for suitable political parties with which to forge a coalition for the upcoming presidential election.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Court tells Kito, Akbar to settle out of court
Court tells Kito, Akbar to settle out of courtMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe South Jakarta District Court began on Thursday a lawsuit hearing filed by legal insider Kito Irkhamni against Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung for failing to make good on an under-the- table payment, but...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Rupiah Rates April 15
Rupiah Rates April 15 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,720.88 5,979.72 6,384.02 6,316.35 Brunei dollar 1 5,415.45 4,818.66 5,144.03 5,089.93 Canadian dollar 1 6,789.28 6,041.53 6,448.99 6,381.63 Swiss franc 1 7,026.28 6,250.87 6,674.12 6,602.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Losers sing same old tune
Losers sing same old tuneFrom Bisnis IndonesiaWhen initial results of the present general election were announced, nearly all political parties reportedly agreed to reject the vote gains counted by the General Elections Commission (KPU).
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
How to honor the flag
How to honor the flagFrom Kompas On many occasions, the national flag is unfurled for days, weeks or even months. The fact that it often soiled and torn is evidence that not every citizen knows how to look after it.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Argentine connection gives Persija win
Argentine connection gives Persija winZakki Hakim and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang Persija Jakarta moved into second place of the Indonesian soccer league after beating Persebaya Surabaya 3-1 here on Thursday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
RI calls for end to military approach in Iraq
RI calls for end to military approach in IraqThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia, the world's most populous Muslim majority country, called on Thursday for an immediate end to the military approach of the U.S.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Asia to drive 54% surge in energy demand: U.S.
Asia to drive 54% surge in energy demand: U.S.Agence France-Presse, Washington Growth in demand from countries such as China and India will boost global energy consumption by 54 percent by 2025, the United States forecast on Wednesday.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Thousands protest at governor's office
Thousands protest at governor's office SURABAYA: About 1,800 workers from household appliance company PT Kyung Dong Indonesia (KDI) in Sidoarjo staged a protest on Thursday at the East Java gubernatorial office on Jl. Pahlawan, Surabaya.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
* Headlines:PDI-P members doubt Mega Center's prospects 3
* Headlines:PDI-P members doubt Mega Center's prospects 3 * National: Akbar wins full backing of party board 4 * Archipelago:More STPDN students sentenced for Wahyu killing 5 * Opinion:Assessing the Golkar presidential candidate 6 * City: 1,300 workers to lose jobs as hotels renovate8 *...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Sudi Silalahi put out to grass
Sudi Silalahi put out to grassTiarma Siboro and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPowerful coordinating ministry for political and security affairs secretary Lt. Gen. Sudi Silalahi has lost his job in a reshuffle, a move some have interpreted as a further example of the tension...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Wiranto's presidential bid unlikely to face international opposition
Wiranto's presidential bid unlikely to face international oppositionMuladi, Senior Lecturer, Diponegoro University, Jakarta The opinion aired by Jusuf Wanandi in his article entitled Poll Results Boost Golkar's Chance for the Presidency in The Jakarta Post on April 12 is truly appreciated.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Feeder service not ready: Busway
Feeder service not ready: BuswayEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe TransJakarta busway management and PT Jakarta Express Trans (JET) promised to improve the busway service after three months of operation since Jan.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Elevator doors injure woman
Elevator doors injure woman JAKARTA: A shop assistant suffered head injuries on Thursday afternoon after becoming trapped between the doors of an overloaded elevator in the Blok M Plaza, South Jakarta.The plaza management rushed Hariyati, 19, to the Pertamina Hospital, South Jakarta.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
JP/5/ACROSS
JP/5/ACROSSTask force hosts illegal TKI NUNUKAN, East Kalimantan: The Nunukan administration in East Kalimantan province has accommodated since last October some 100 East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) migrant workers (TKI) who were deported by Malaysian authorities because they had no proper immigration...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
10 student killers remain free despite conviction
10 student killers remain free despite convictionYuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Sumedang, West JavaA local court sentenced on Thursday 10 students of the Institute of Public Administration (STPDN) in Jatinangor, Sumedang, to only seven to 10 months in jail over last year's killing of fellow...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Reading the polls
Reading the polls If the vote-count proceeds according to schedule, the final tally will be completed in less than a fortnight. As expected, the political temperature rose once the ballot counting started after the April 5 legislative election.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Jakarta to get world's tallest tower
Jakarta to get world's tallest towerDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe fact that Indonesian people have a per capita income of only US$710 per annum according to the World Bank does not appear to embarrass the Jakarta Administration as it pushes ahead with its plan to restart the...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Govt urges provinces to form committees on child labor
Govt urges provinces to form committees on child laborLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government wants provinces to form committees and implement concrete plans to eradicate the worst forms of child labor -- in drug-trafficking, prostitution, offshore fishing, mining and footwear...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Task force hosts illegal TKI
Task force hosts illegal TKI NUNUKAN, East Kalimantan: The Nunukan administration in East Kalimantan province has accommodated since last October some 100 East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) migrant workers (TKI) who were deported by Malaysian authorities because they had no proper immigration documents.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Alleged housemaid killer on trial
Alleged housemaid killer on trial TANGERANG: The trial of a housewife charged with killing her housemaid with the help of her son in January, began at Tangerang District Court on Tuesday.At the trial, prosecutor A. A.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Forget poverty and dengue, Sutiyoso wants world's tallest tower
Forget poverty and dengue, Sutiyoso wants world's tallest tower Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post JakartaThe fact that Indonesian people have a per capita income of only US$710 per annum according to the World Bank does not appear to embarrass the Jakarta Administration as it pushes ahead with its...
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Roh's Uri Party celebrates likely election win
Roh's Uri Party celebrates likely election winJack Kim, Reuters, SeoulSouth Korea's pro-government Uri Party erupted in triumph on Thursday as exit polls predicted a major victory for the pro- government party in the parliamentary election.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
Political communication
Political communication Many terms have recently emerged in Indonesian politics. Politicians have attended various meetings, which they call political communication. Those who were once against each other have become friends.
Fri, 16 Apr 2004
NO POLITICAL PARTIES VOTES SEATS ADDITIONAL SEATS TOTAL
NO POLITICAL PARTIES VOTES SEATS ADDITIONAL SEATS TOTAL CONFIRMED PROJECTED PROJECTED 1. Partai Demokrasi Indonesia Perjuangan 17,400,469 34 64 46 110 2. Partai Golongan Karya 18,488,364 31 90 39 129 3. Partai Kebangkitan Bangsa 10,677,576 19 29 25 54 4.