Archive: 21 April 2004
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Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Pakistan upbeat on entry into ARF
Pakistan upbeat on entry into ARFPAKISTAN: Prime Minister Zafrullah Khan Jamali on Tuesday expressed confidence that rival India would agree to Pakistan's entry into a security forum of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005
Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005 Zakki Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe current administration has decided not to raise fuel prices or electricity rates next year, meaning that the state budget will have to subsidize the two commodities.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Democracy demands change in business leadership
Democracy demands change in business leadershipEric E. Hallett, Head, Business English Center, Prasetiya Mulya Business School, Jakarta, Indonesia, eric@pmulya.ac.id Every once in awhile I hear a friend or colleague murmuring their desire to return to the "good old days" in Indonesia when Pak Harto...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Kartini still a teacher and guide for us today
Kartini still a teacher and guide for us todaySimon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta There is a very wise young Javanese lady who has much to teach the people of Indonesia, and indeed people all around the world, in this current year of 2004.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Gus Dur, NU to discuss presidency
Gus Dur, NU to discuss presidency MATARAM, West Nusa Tenggara: Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid will attend a gathering of prominent Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics here on Wednesday to set criteria for eligible presidential candidates.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Jasa Marga, ad agency summoned
Jasa Marga, ad agency summoned JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police will summon witnesses from toll road operator PT Jasa Marga and advertising agency PT Rainbow Cipta Utama for questioning in their investigation of the illegal felling of over 200 mangrove trees in Kapuk, North Jakarta.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Rp 24m stolen from official's car
Rp 24m stolen from official's car TANGERANG: Two unidentified men riding a RX King motorcycle managed to make off with Rp 24 million in cash they took from an official's car parked inside the Tangerang municipal office car park on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 20, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Student futsal games to be staged
Student futsal games to be staged JAKARTA: Sixteen universities across Java island will compete in the Djarum Super Futsal Weekend Games 2004 at the Bung Karno Basketball Hall in Senayan, Central Jakarta.The 16 teams have been divided into four groups.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
BNI to issue up to $200m in bonds in May
BNI to issue up to $200m in bonds in MayThe Jakarta Post, JakartaPublicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) is set to issue subordinated bonds worth US$200 million in May or June to help strengthen its capital, the bank's president said.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
JP/2/IFJ
JP/2/IFJWorld press association calls for Fery's releaseThe Jakarta Post Jakarta The International Federation of Journalists has reiterated its demand for the release of RCTI television cameraman, Fery Santoro, who has spent almost 10 months as a hostage of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005
Govt promises no fuel, electricity hikes in 2005Zakki Hakim and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe current administration has decided not to raise fuel prices or electricity rates next year, meaning that the state budget will have to subsidize the two commodities.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Court to start trying Abepura case
Court to start trying Abepura case MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: The trial of two Military chiefs for high-profile human rights abuses in Abepura, Papua, will start on May 7, an official said on Tuesday. Makassar District Court spokesman Heru Pramono said his office would be used by an ad-hoc court to...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
'Renovate but don't alter original design'
'Renovate but don't alter original design'The renovation of Luar Batang Mosque in Pasar Ikan, North Jakarta, has unavoidably replaced most of the building materials with brand-new marble and bricks, although retaining the original design.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Kartini shed light on women
Kartini shed light on women Of course, most Indonesians will remember April for the elections. For the majority of Indonesian women, however, the month of April, the beginning of spring in Europe and elsewhere, is closely associated with Raden Ajeng Kartini from Rembang, Central Java, who during...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Police detain three key suspects in two latest bank fraud cases
Police detain three key suspects in two latest bank fraud casesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaPolice announced on Tuesday the detention of three of nine suspects in the fraud cases involving the now defunct Bank Dagang Bali (BDB) and Bank Asiatic.According to National Police Spokesman Brig.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
East Asia's economy brightest in four years
East Asia's economy brightest in four yearsKarl Malakunas, Agence France-Presse, Singapore East Asia's economies will grow nearly twice as fast as the world rate this year on the back of China's continued strength, helping to lift millions of people above the poverty line, the World Bank said on...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
New government to face intermeshed domestic and international issues
New government to face intermeshed domestic and international issuesYayan GH Mulyana, Fulbright Program Alumnus, Bogor, West Java, yanvontsazik@yahoo.com On April 13, 2004 The Jakarta Post published an article by Bantarto Bandoro entitled New diplomatic challenges await next government.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Rating upgrade likely: Minister
Rating upgrade likely: Minister Indonesia's credit ratings will likely improve if the upcoming presidential elections run smoothly, Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kutjoro-Jakti said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Teachers join dance, music classes
Teachers join dance, music classes BOGOR: At least 100 local teachers joined traditional dance and angklung music classes to help them prepare their schools for an upcoming student competition in June and the Bogor Art Festival in August.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
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Democracy demands change in business leadership Eric E. Hallett Head, Business English Center Prasetiya Mulya Business School Jakarta, Indonesia eric@pmulya.ac.id2. Yayan -- Intermeshed issues challenge new government 2 x 30 New government to face intermeshed domestic, international issues Yayan...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Three RI migrants killed in brawl
Three RI migrants killed in brawl KUALA LUMPUR: Three Indonesian migrant workers were stabbed to death and several others injured during a clash between rival gangs in Malaysia's eastern Sarawak state, news reports said Tuesday.Two of the dead were identified as Joni and Rosli, both 30.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Regional governments enter cellular business
Regional governments enter cellular businessDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Three provincial and five regental administrations have agreed to join telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) to launch Star One, the company's new fixed wireless service, by the end...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Big debtors cleared
Big debtors cleared The Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA), which will entirely shut down its operations later this month, has been busy pressuring large debtors to settle their debts to the government.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
World Bank sees growth but new investment unlikely
World Bank sees growth but new investment unlikelyDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe World Bank said Indonesia's economy could grow faster this year thanks to a better global trade picture, but warned of poor performance in the investment sector.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
San Miguel sets sights in Asian region
San Miguel sets sights in Asian region Philippine food and beverages giant San Miguel set its sights on expanding abroad Tuesday after posting a 30 percent rise in net profit for the first quarter, boosted by brisk beer sales.San Miguel Corp.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Politicians courting military criticized
Politicians courting military criticizedTiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaExperts have lashed out at civilian politicians who are seeking to link up with military figures in the upcoming direct presidential election, only six years after they embarked on a reform movement aimed at putting...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Enough is enough: Said Agil
Enough is enough: Said Agil BATAM, Riau: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husein Al Munawar said on Tuesday the government would not ask the Saudi Arabian government for a larger quota for Indonesians who wish to go on the 2005 haj pilgrimage.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
MIER upgrades Malaysia's economic growth forecast
MIER upgrades Malaysia's economic growth forecastM.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's economy is likely to grow at a better-than-expected 6.7 percent this year on the back of an improved global outlook, the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
S and P says Thai companies still lack transparency in post-crisis era
S and P says Thai companies still lack transparency in post-crisis era Agence France-Presse Bangkok The majority of Thailand's bluechip corporations still lag far behind global standards of transparency, despite efforts for reform after the 1997-1998 economic crisis, Standard and Poor's said on...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, April 21, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, April 21, 2004.TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi7:00 Children Show7:30 Music8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik10:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara12:00 p.m.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Priest held over defamation case in Kupang
Priest held over defamation case in Kupang KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Priest and legislative candidate Matheos Lenggu has been arrested by police on charges he defamed a fellow member of his political party.Matheos was picked up by South Jakarta Police officers First. Insp. Syamsuddin and Brig.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Council probed over alleged markup
Council probed over alleged markupFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam, RiauThe Batam Prosecutor's Office is investigating an alleged markup on 45 Pentium IV desktop computers allocated to the Batam Legislative Council (DPRD II) last year, a senior prosecutor said on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
President should be pluralistic
President should be pluralisticFrom RepublikaIn his recent article published in Republika, Haedar Nashir touched on the cultural burden of a devout Muslim as president. In fact, it is not only a pious leader that would be subject to such a burden, but also the members of particular professions.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Students set to stand trial over terrorism charges
Students set to stand trial over terrorism chargesP.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe Jakarta Prosecutor's Office is ready to indict four Indonesian students deported from Pakistan in December 2003 for their alleged roles in financing and providing training for terrorist activities.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Only A$642,000 of Hendra's ill-gotten US$200m recovered
Only A$642,000 of Hendra's ill-gotten US$200m recoveredNovan Iman Santosa and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaHopes of recovering funds stashed away by the late Hendra Rahardja dimmed on Tuesday when Minister for Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra said that an...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Jakarta stock index hits historic high
Jakarta stock index hits historic highDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Hopes of a peaceful presidential election on July 5 and a better economic future has hyped the already bullish sentiment in the stock market and lifted the Jakarta stock index to an all- time high on Tuesday.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Strange but true
Strange but trueFrom 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.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Villagers threaten to block Balongan
Villagers threaten to block BalonganFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shrimp farmers and fishermen from Indramayu, West Java, have threatened to blockade the Balongan oil refinery owned by state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina if the latter fails to clean up oil spills in the area.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Prosecutors seek 10 years for Marriott bomber
Prosecutors seek 10 years for Marriott bomberThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe prosecution is seeking a 10-year jail sentence for Muhammad Rais for his alleged involvement in the JW Marriott Hotel bombing on Aug. 12, 2003.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Sugar farmers head to Jakarta for rally
Sugar farmers head to Jakarta for rallyID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, SurabayaSome 2,000 sugar plantation farmers left East Java for Jakarta on Tuesday to stage a protest against the widespread smuggling of sugar into Indonesia, which has been blamed for a decline in the price of the commodity.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
RI to cohost workshop on autonomy
RI to cohost workshop on autonomyTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, JakartaAcknowledging the shortcomings resulting from the decentralization process, especially as it pertains to the forests, the government will co-host an international workshop.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
1. TNI: 48 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12
1. TNI: 48 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12 Military-minded civilians come under fire 2. SMP: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 dispute 3. IFJ : 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 World press body seeks release of journalist 4.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Public park for vendors?
Public park for vendors?From KompasA public park in Pancoran Glodok, West Jakarta, has now become a hub for vendors and has turned into a shabby slum that disturbs the comfort and security of local residents.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Six arrested over brawl with miners
Six arrested over brawl with minersMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, TangerangTangerang Police arrested six residents from three villages in Mauk on Tuesday, following a brawl with the workers of an illegal sand dredging operation located in Kampung Simpang.The six are identified as H.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
SBY to attend rally of HI workers
SBY to attend rally of HI workersAn ongoing protest rally by around 1,300 Hotel Indonesia employees appears to have attracted the attention of presidential hopeful Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, nicknamed SBY, and another political party.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 dispute
Education minister, Sutiyoso summoned over SMP 56 disputeM. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PostThe House of Representatives Commission VI for human resources and religious affairs named Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso, Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar and businessman Abdul...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
KPK seeks to quiz Puteh on graft cases
KPK seeks to quiz Puteh on graft casesNani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamThe newly formed national anticorruption body is seeking to question Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Governor Abdullah Puteh for his alleged role in graft cases as local authorities have been wholly...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Restaurants seized over tax evasion
Restaurants seized over tax evasionThe Jakarta Post, JakartaThe city administration seized on Tuesday two restaurants of the Sederhana restaurant chain, that serve West Sumatran dishes, for the management's failure to pay tax arrears amounting to Rp 359.3 million (US$42,270).
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Mobile-8 launches smart buy
Mobile-8 launches smart buy JAKARTA: Cellular firm PT Mobile-8 Telecom launched on Tuesday its Fren Smart Buy program, which gives its credit card customers an opportunity to get free or discounted cellular telephones.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Motorcycle theft high, mostly in quiet areas
Motorcycle theft high, mostly in quiet areasEvi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, JakartaMotorcycle theft in Greater Jakarta is on the rise with Jakarta Police reporting 47 cases in the first quarter of the year.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Govt provides Rp 200b to build new schools across the country
Govt provides Rp 200b to build new schools across the countryLeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, JakartaThe government has approved construction of 215 new junior high schools across the country this year and allocated Rp 200 billion (US$23.53 million) in block grants for the projects.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Free Fery Santoro: World press body
Free Fery Santoro: World press bodyThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Federation of Journalists has reiterated its demand for the release of RCTI television cameraman, Fery Santoro, who has spent almost 10 months as a hostage of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM).
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Concern heightens about militia groups in Aceh
Concern heightens about militia groups in AcehA. Junaidi and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, JakartaActivists and researchers have urged an end to the involvement of militia groups in Nanggroe Aceh Darrusalam in the operation against rebels, saying the military is virtually pitting civilians...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Man arrested over illegal arms in Poso regency
Man arrested over illegal arms in Poso regencyRuslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central SulawesiA farmer with illegal firearms and bullets in his possession was arrested on Tuesday by police who were tracking down gunmen blamed for renewed attacks in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Former star upset about Thomas Cup team
Former star upset about Thomas Cup teamEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Recently retired badminton star Hendrawan rued the exclusion of Sigit Budiarto and Halim Haryanto from Indonesia's Thomas Cup team, but admitted that the sport's governing body PBSI must have had a good reason for...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Wiranto trounces Akbar in Golkar race
Wiranto trounces Akbar in Golkar raceKurniawan Hari and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, JakartaFormer Indonesian Military chief Gen. (ret) Wiranto is the Golkar Party's presidential candidate, after he trounced party leader Akbar Tandjung in a tense head-to-head vote here early on Wednesday...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Fauzi Bowo insists water transportation not feasible
Fauzi Bowo insists water transportation not feasibleDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, JakartaJakarta deputy governor Fauzi Bowo reiterated that the planned water transportation link from Manggarai, South Jakarta, to Karet, Central Jakarta, via the West Flood Canal was simply not feasible due to the...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Most KPUDs miss submission deadline
Most KPUDs miss submission deadlineMoch. N. Kurniawan and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda AcehThe General Elections Commission (KPU) will hold manual ballot counting in stages starting from Friday after only 145 of 440 regions submitted their election results to the commission on time.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Female politicians 'sidelined'
Female politicians 'sidelined'Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, JakartaForty years after the government declared R.A. Kartini a national heroine, Indonesian women are enjoying greater freedom and equality with their male counterparts.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
* Headlines:Military-minded civilians come under fire 2
* Headlines:Military-minded civilians come under fire 2 * National:Students set to stand trial over terrorism charges 4 * Archipelago:Council probed over alleged markup 5 * Opinion:Democracy demands change in business leadership 6 * City:Fauzi insists water transportation not feasible 8 *...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
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Kartini still a teacher and guide for us today Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta2. Yale -- U.S. attempt at domination hobbled by contradiction 1 x 45 U.S. attempt at domination hobbled by contradiction Michael Kraig Yale Center for the Study of...
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Portrait of Aceh's no-man's-land
Portrait of Aceh's no-man's-landTeuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Lhokseumawe, Nanggroe Aceh DarussalamEntering Buket Nibong village in Jrat Manyang subdistrict, Tanah Jambo Aye district, North Aceh regency, is like being in a no- man's-land.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
PDI-P councillor, wife found dead in Medan
PDI-P councillor, wife found dead in Medan MEDAN, North Sumatra: A legislative candidate from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) was found dead with his wife on Monday night at his rented house here.The dead were 40-year-old Pahala Sianipar and his wife, Imelda Pangaribuan, 31.
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
RI tells Israel to quit killing Palestinians
RI tells Israel to quit killing PalestiniansThe Jakarta Post, JakartaIndonesia demanded on Monday that Israel return to negotiations with Palestinian leaders and quit using violence to settle heated disputes between the two peoples, Antara news agency reported from New York on Tuesday.