Archive: 22 April 2004
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Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank fraud suspect avoids police questioning
Bank fraud suspect avoids police questioning P.C. Naommy and Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar Tong Muk Keung, a suspect in a bank fraud involving the now defunct Dagang Bali (BDB) and Asiatic banks failed to appear for questioning at the National Police headquarters on Wednesday. National Police Deputy Spokesman Brig. Gen. Soenarko D. Ardanto said police were carrying out a search for the suspect and had put him on their wanted list.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hendarsyah Tarmizi
Hendarsyah Tarmizi The Jakarta Post Jakarta Indonesia's major nickel, gold and copper mining companies are mostly performing well, despite the downward trend in the country's mineral production. PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), PT Antam, PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara and PT Freeport Indonesia reported relatively good results in 2003, although they said the poor investment climate in the mining sector continued to hamper their mining operations.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government determined to destroy hundreds of tons of smuggled sugar
Government determined to destroy hundreds of tons of smuggled sugar Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is going ahead with plans to destroy hundreds of tons of smuggled sugar despite pleas from national legislators and others that the sugar be distributed to the needy. Minister of Agriculture Bungaran Saragih said on Wednesday the 167 containers of smuggled sugar would be destroyed on Thursday (today) as a lesson to smugglers.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ITB opens business school
ITB opens business school Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) has opened a business and management school as part of an attempt to become the country's leading provider of quality education in the field of technological entrepreneurship. "Technology, according to our definition, is complete integration between the sciences, engineering, arts and economics," ITB rector Kusmayanto Kadiman said here on Wednesday during the formal launch of the school.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillor stands up for students
Councillor stands up for students Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to the prolonged dispute over a controversial land swap deal involving SMP 56 state junior high school on Jl. Melawai Raya in South Jakarta, the City Council called on all related parties to stop using the students as "their shields". "Please, stop exploiting the students," councillor Ahmad Heryawan of the Justice Party faction told reporters on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thursday, April 22, 2004
Thursday, April 22, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria 7:30 Music 10:00 Business News: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Documentary 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Science and Technology 2:30 Children Drama 3:00 English News Service 4:00 Variety Show: Pentas Bintang 5:30 Travel 6:00 TV Drama 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Music: Keroncong 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Music: Country Road 11:30 TVRI's Report TPI 6:00 a.m.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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High time to reform IMF and World Bank Yanuar Nugroho Director, The Business Watch Indonesia Secretary General, Uni Sosial Demokrat Jakarta yanuar-n@unisosdem.org 2. Thomas -- Inculcating professionals with ethics of responsibility 1 x 30 Nurturing culture of accountability Thomas Hidya Tjaya Lecturer Driyarkara School of Philosophy Jakarta
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb attack survivor leads battle against terrorists
Bomb attack survivor leads battle against terrorists Associated Press, Manila, Philippines When Philippine Ambassador Leonides Caday talks of the urgency of combating terrorism, he doesn't need fiery rhetoric or doomsday warnings. He just tells of how he survived a 2000 car bombing in Indonesia that left him with metal plates in his legs.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex-cop extorts unwitting victims
Ex-cop extorts unwitting victims JAKARTA: The police arrested a former policeman, identified as Suprayitno, whose last rank was that of adjutant commissioner, on Tuesday for allegedly extorting people while claiming to be a serving officer. The police also seized a fake police ID card stating that his rank was adj. sr. comr. "The man was dismissed from the police force in 1989 for desertion," Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt ready to jail illegal loggers
Govt ready to jail illegal loggers JAKARTA: The Minister for Forestry M. Prakosa confirmed on Wednesday that the government would immediately arrest 12 people believed to be the masterminds of illegal logging as soon as the president signs the regulation in lieu of law on illegal logging.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voter education successful: KPU
Voter education successful: KPU The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Ambon/Banda Aceh The General Elections Commission (KPU) claims that the dissemination of information on the legislative election was a success as reflected by the high number of valid votes. KPU member Valina Singka Subekti admitted there were less valid votes in this year's election than in the 1999 polls, but said it could not be read as a setback considering the complex procedures in the recent election.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stoxk Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stoxk Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Close Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 0 100,000 Adhi Karya 445 -30 58,375,000 Adira Dinamika 2,400 -25 5,285,000 AGIS Tbk 125 -5 4,683,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 75,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter...
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's next challenge
Golkar's next challenge After Golkar's emotion-filled convention on Tuesday, it seems that the heavy downpour in Jakarta the next afternoon came as a shower from heaven to douse the heat left by the race involving the party's five presidential hopefuls. The eight-hour convention in Central Jakarta that ended well past midnight on Tuesday yielded (ret) Gen. Wiranto, former commander of the Indonesian Military (TNI), as the party's presidential candidate.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia, S'pore sign agreement on telecommunications
Indonesia, S'pore sign agreement on telecommunications The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Singapore signed on Wednesday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on telecommunications equipment conformity testing, becoming the first Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members with such a bilateral agreement.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
AOP 2003 net profit falls 19.84 percent
AOP 2003 net profit falls 19.84 percent Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta The country's largest automotive parts producer PT Astra Otoparts (AOP) announced on Wednesday a 19.84 percent drop in 2003 net profit mostly because of the company's move to produce low-cost components for cheap Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs).
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FDI approvals in Q1 drops 41%
FDI approvals in Q1 drops 41% In a related development, Theo also announced that, in the first quarter of the year, foreign direct investment (FDI) approvals had fallen by 41 percent as compared with the same period last year. FDI approvals stood at US$1.5 billion in the first three months of this year, way below the $2.6 billion posted during the January to March period in 2003.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto wins, Susilo alters tactics
Wiranto wins, Susilo alters tactics The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential aspirant Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono met with running mate Jusuf Kalla on Wednesday, apparently to draw up a strategy for the July 5 election. The closed-door meeting, held at Dharmawangsa Hotel in Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta, was also attended by leaders of the newly established Democratic Party, and campaign strategists of both Susilo and Kalla.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/hour
JP/1/hour Fire forces chopper to land: A military helicopter caught fire while flying over North Aceh regency on Wednesday evening, but later managed to land on a farm in Matang Panyang village, Tanah Pasir subdistrict. All three crew members of the ill-fated Bolco 105 piloted by Maj. Supriadi survived the accident at around 5 p.m. "It was purely an accident," said Aceh military command spokesman Lt. Col. Asep Sapari, who declined to say which part of the chopper caught fire.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
The artists of a street called Margutta
The artists of a street called Margutta Carla Bianpoen, Contributor, Jakarta An exhibition of 16 artists presented by the Italian Cultural Institute highlights the work of artists who all used to gather on the Via Margutta, a street lying between the noisy and prestigious Via del Babuino and the colossal Trinita dei Monti in the eternal city of Rome.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dozens of tax officials fired for misconduct
Dozens of tax officials fired for misconduct Antara, Denpasar, Bali The Directorate General of Tax at the Ministry of Finance dishonorably discharged 88 of its employees after they had misused their authority and power, a top tax official said on Wednesday. "Most of the officials had colluded with taxpayers, resulting in tax offenses," Director General of Tax Hadi Purnomo said. "The officials were discharged between 2002 and April 2004.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Major mining firms report good results
Major mining firms report good results Hendarsyah Tarmizi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's major nickel, gold and copper mining companies are mostly performing well, despite the downward trend in the country's mineral production. PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), PT Antam, PT Newmont Nusa Tenggara and PT Freeport Indonesia reported relatively good results in 2003, although they said the poor investment climate in the mining sector continued to hamper their mining operations.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Conrad resort optimistic on prospects for the future
Conrad resort optimistic on prospects for the future Jim Read, Contributor, Jakarta How often do you have to remember to take your shades with you to breakfast? At Conrad Bali Resort and Spa, opened in early March, sunglasses are de rigueur -- but not for looking cool. The dining room at Suku restaurant, where breakfast is served, has folding doors along one entire side that offer truly stunning, panoramic views of the Indian Ocean at Tanjung Benoa, near Nusa Dua.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Honorarium already disbursed: KPU
Honorarium already disbursed: KPU JAKARTA: Deputy head of the General Elections Commission (KPU) financial division M. Dentjik claimed on Wednesday that the commission had distributed the stipend for members of the working committees for polling stations (KPPS) to regental and municipal KPUDs. "So if there are complaints from working committee members that they have not received their stipends, they must follow it up with the regental or municipal KPUDs not the KPU," he said.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
New BKPM role to up investment
New BKPM role to up investment The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government denied on Wednesday that the newly signed decree centralizing licensing procedures for investment under the auspices of the National Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) was intended to scrap the power of regional governments. The move was, instead, aimed at promoting tighter coordination between the BKPM, relevant ministries and local administrations, said Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro- Jakti.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stoxk Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stoxk Exchange (in rupiah) on April 21, 2004 ___________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Close Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 0 100,000 Adhi Karya 445 -30 58,375,000 Adira Dinamika 2,400 -25 5,285,000 AGIS Tbk 125 -5 4,683,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 75,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter...
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
11 Beteleme suspects go on trial, may face death
11 Beteleme suspects go on trial, may face death Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi A prosecutor at Palu District Court indicted on Wednesday 11 people allegedly held responsible for a deadly, armed attack in Beteleme village, Morowali regency, in October last year, which left three people dead and at least 35 houses destroyed by fire.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mining sector waits for further government action
Mining sector waits for further government action Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta The government's recent decision to amend the Forestry Law is expected to boost the performance of the mining sector, but unresolved issues on taxes and legal certainty in doing business here remain stumbling blocks.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Old buildings, museums treated like stepchildren'
'Old buildings, museums treated like stepchildren' The renovation projects for Hotel Indonesia, built in the 1960s to accommodate athletes participating in the fourth Asian Games, and for the 265-year-old Luar Batang mosque, Pasar Ikan, North Jakarta, prove that heritage sites sometimes have to accommodate development. The Jakarta Post talked to some people on what should be done with heritage sites. Aditia Sudarto, 28, is an associate at a PR company in South Jakarta.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;CD; ANPAc..r.. Mining-sector-outlook Mining sector waits for further government action Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta The government's recent decision to amend the Forestry Law is expected to boost the performance of the mining sector, but unresolved issues on taxes and legal certainty in doing business here remain stumbling blocks.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bung Karno indoor gears up for Cups
Bung Karno indoor gears up for Cups Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After five months of refurbishment, said to have cost Rp 7 billion (US$823,529), the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium is expected to be ready by the end of this month for the Thomas and Uber Cups, according to an official from the stadium management.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
IMF admits mistakes in Asian crisis
IMF admits mistakes in Asian crisis Associated Press, New York For years, critics have accused the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of being secretive, imposing overly austere policies on developing countries in exchange for its loans and refusing to look critically at its own policies - or admit its mistakes. In the past, the IMF has brushed away such attacks. But recently, the institution is showing signs of becoming more openly self-critical.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Luar Batang Mosque loses original face
Luar Batang Mosque loses original face Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There is little left of the original architecture of the over 200-year-old Luar Batang Mosque in Penjaringan subdistrict, North Jakarta, as continuing renovation work has changed the face of the mosque. Heritage lovers are concerned about the changes. They say the city administration is doing nothing to preserve the mosque, which was constructed in 1739 in a combination of European and Hindu architectural styles.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lineup for presidential race
Lineup for presidential race The provisional vote tally from the April 5 legislative election indicates that the Golkar Party will emerge as the leading vote getter, followed by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P). The vote count shows Golkar ahead of the PDI-P by 1.5 million votes. Compared to the 1999 elections, the number of votes collected by Golkar on April 5 was stable, while the PDI-P's vote tally dropped significantly.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Technology institute opens business school
Technology institute opens business school Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) has opened a business and management school as part of an attempt to become the country's leading provider of quality education in the field of technological entrepreneurship.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maluku separatists vow to defy TNI
Maluku separatists vow to defy TNI AMBON, Maluku: Maluku Sovereignty Front (FKM) activists vowed to hoist separatist flags here on Sunday and defy a government ban on such activities. FKM secretary general Moses Tuwanakotta said his group would go ahead with the flag-raising ceremony on April 25, which he said was the FKM's 54th anniversary day. "The military and police have threatened to shut down our commemoration activities, but (the flag) must fly," he said.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
For some, polygamy may be an option
For some, polygamy may be an option Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya A weekly magazine on polygamy, Poligami, was once in circulation in the East Java capital of Surabaya and surrounding areas from 2000 to 2002. The contents of the magazine included tips on how to establish a successful polygamous family, a list of women who sought to become second wives and a list of men who were seeking partners for polygamy.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia urged to act on green crisis
Indonesia urged to act on green crisis Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post,Jakarta Amid the daily headaches of how to pay the bills and what to eat, environmental issues may seem unimportant or merely something to worry about -- in the future. However, this environmental future has increasingly encroached upon the present, and a senior official said on Wednesday that it had arrived. "We have a very fragile state of environment now, with so many problems ...
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Good communities always takes care of the environment
Good communities always takes care of the environment Agus Pakpahan, Executive Chairman, The Union of Associations of Indonesian Estate Crops Farmers (GAPPERINDO), Jakarta Man cannot farm without land; without farming man cannot eat; and without food man cannot survive. A logical sequence as such is life. One may ask, however, why this common knowledge isn't implemented through conservation. What is logical about the failure to protect suitable land for farming?
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Refugees told to leave state buildings by July
Refugees told to leave state buildings by July M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku At least 5,460 families of refugees who fled sectarian fighting in the Maluku islands have been given until July to vacate shops and government facilities they have been camping in since 1999. "The refugees must leave these camps in the next two months at the latest," Deputy Maluku Governor M. Abdullah Latuconsina said in Ambon on Wednesday after visiting the camps.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police kill two suspected Papuan rebels in West Irian
Police kill two suspected Papuan rebels in West Irian Nethy Dharma Somba and P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura/Jakarta Police officers shot dead two Papuans, after firing at a crowd of villagers in Meriedi, Teluk Bintuni regency, some 200 kilometers west of Manokwari, the capital of West Irian province, a senior police officer said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto's hard work eventually paid off
Wiranto's hard work eventually paid off The victory of former military commander Gen. (ret) Wiranto, 57, over Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung just after midnight (early Wednesday), had been predicted by some, as he was perceived to be Akbar's main rival. His hard work to forge a political career after retiring from the Indonesian Military (TNI) in 1999, paid off.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKS councillors to return severance pay
PKS councillors to return severance pay The Jakarta Post, Jakarta All four councillors of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) faction will return the severance pay that is distributed at the end of councillors' five-year terms. Party leader for Jakarta Ahmad Heriyawan, said the decision was based on a circular issued by PKS' central board that prohibited its members from receiving taxpayers' money.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DISCOURSE: 50 x 1 line
1. DISCOURSE: 50 x 1 line Akbar Tandjung: One last chance to play a leading role 2. PROFILE: 25 x 2 lines Wiranto's hard work eventually paid off 3. PAPUA: 24 x 2 lines Police kill two suspected Papuan rebels in West Irian 4. ELECT: 32 x 1 line Voter education successful: KPU 5. ODDS: 24 x 2 lines Theme park criticized for 'I hate work' web site Library book returned after 42 Years
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Warring parties told to end exploitation of SMP 56 students
Warring parties told to end exploitation of SMP 56 students Damar Harsanto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Responding to the prolonged dispute over a controversial land swap deal involving SMP 56 state junior high school on Jl. Melawai Raya in South Jakarta, the City Council called on all related parties to stop using the students as "their shields". "Please, stop exploiting the students," councillor Ahmad Heryawan of the Justice Party faction told reporters on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL, Hanoi to fight border crimes
KL, Hanoi to fight border crimes MALAYSIA: Malaysia and Vietnam vowed to strengthen cooperation on combating transnational crime and signed agreements on education, information technology and trade on Wednesday during a visit by Vietnamese Prime Minister Phan Van Khai. Khai held talks with Malaysian counterpart Abdullah Ahmad Badawi in the administrative capital, Putrajaya, before the leaders witnessed the signing of three documents aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and trade.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Deterring street criminals
Deterring street criminals From Suara Karya The public is delighted to witness successful police operations against criminals, as frequently reported on television, or watch bandits being caught red-handed and seized by local people. A newspaper recently reported the capture of three criminals in their attempted holdup of a public transport vehicle in Jakarta at night.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Motorcycle sales rose 6.6% in March
Motorcycle sales rose 6.6% in March JAKARTA: Sales of new motorcycles in Indonesia rose 6.6 percent to 299,820 units in March from 281,136 in February due mostly to a decline in interest rates, Gaikindo, a car assemblers' association, said Thursday. Market leader PT Astra International said it sold 163,203 motorcycles in March, up 8.8 percent from 150,065 the previous month.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Persik takes first win over Bin Dinh
Persik takes first win over Bin Dinh The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesian champion Persik chalked up its first win in the Asian Champions League after defeating 10-man Bin Dinh FC of Vietnam 1-0 in a Group G match in Kediri, East Java, on Wednesday. Johan Prasetya Wibowo avoided an offside trap set by Bin Dinh defenders to score the only goal in the match, after 30 minutes of the first half.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 22, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, April 22, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibitions * Painting by I Nyoman Tusan, at Griya Santriyan, Galeri Sanur, until April 23. * Solo exhibition of Wayan Karja Blue of Karja, , Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until May 25. * Ceramic and Painting by Philip Lakeman and Graham Oldroyd, at Jenggala Ceramic Jl. Uluwatu 2, Jimbaran, Kuta, until June 3. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN economic ministers to push for FTA with Australia, New Zealand
ASEAN economic ministers to push for FTA with Australia, New Zealand Agence France-Presse, Singapore Southeast Asia's economic ministers said on Wednesday they would urge their leaders to finally broker a free trade agreement with Australia and New Zealand. The economics ministers, meeting for one day here, will also recommend the leaders of Australia and New Zealand attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) annual summit in Laos this year.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economics versus politics
Economics versus politics Apropos on of article in The Jakarta Post dated April 19, Suns in the East will outshine the West, I would like to share my views. China and India are the world's most populous countries, representing continuity of civilization and the ability to develop in qualitative and quantitative terms the biggest pools of talent in the world.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
30 NU clerics support Gus Dur as president
30 NU clerics support Gus Dur as president The Jakarta Post, Lombok/Jakarta As many as 30 influential Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics affirmed on Wednesday their support for Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's presidential bid and entrusted him to hand pick an alternative should his health become a major stumbling block.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police holders told to stay calm
Police holders told to stay calm The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Policy holders of PT Prudential Life Insurance should remain calm over a bankruptcy suit against the company as it would not affect them, the Indonesian Life Insurance Association (AAJI) said in a press statement on Wednesday. AAJI deputy chairman Adi Purnomo said that the bankruptcy suit was filed due to the company's failure to keep an agreement with a third party, and not with its policy holders.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogya radio frequencies to be replaced
Yogya radio frequencies to be replaced YOGYAKARTA: Plans to rearrange the radio broadcast spectrum here by replacing entire frequencies are likely to force private radio stations to temporarily shut down, a broadcaster said. The plans by the postal and telecommunications directorate general to change the frequencies had been scheduled for August but was brought forward to May 3.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists urge more support for female migrant workers
Activists urge more support for female migrant workers A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Rights and labor activists urged the government and the public at large on Wednesday to pay more attention to the plight of female migrant workers, including five housemaids currently facing possible death sentences in neighboring Singapore. "We must defend our female migrant workers.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ValuAir to begin maiden flights next month to Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong
ValuAir to begin maiden flights next month to Bangkok, Jakarta, Hong Kong Agence-France-Presse, Singapore The latest addition to Asia's low-budget airline industry, Singapore's ValuAir, will begin operations next month with flights to Hong Kong, Jakarta and Bangkok, the airline announced on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam to get first Koranic Center
Batam to get first Koranic Center BATAM, Riau: Minister of Religious Affairs Said Aqil Hussein Al-Munawwar inaugurated the Rp 3.3 billion (US$400,000) Batam Koranic Center project in Sekupang, Batam, on Wednesday. The center, standing on a 4,000 square-meter plot of land, will be able to accommodate up to 160 students, who will recite and memorize the Koran. It will also be equipped with a language laboratory. Construction is scheduled to be completed in August.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FBI warns of terrorist attacks in Asia, China
FBI warns of terrorist attacks in Asia, China Agence France-Presse, Beijing Asia must be vigilant against terrorist attacks, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) chief Robert Mueller said on Wednesday, and warned Beijing that Islamic fundamentalists in China were also a threat. "Just because you have not seen substantial terrorist attacks in China does not mean there could not be in the future or in other countries in Asia," Mueller told journalists in Beijing.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Gongers' put up with a rough deal
'Gongers' put up with a rough deal Gede Gender, Contributor, Sanur Wedged together like sardines in the back of a grubby dump truck whilst huddling under a dirty tarpaulin, twenty poor men make every vain effort to avoid a tropical downpour, a daily occurrence during the wet season in Bali. The journey is long and bumpy and there is standing room only on board.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
OIC to denounce Israel's 'disengagement' plan
OIC to denounce Israel's 'disengagement' plan Hazlin Hassan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur The world's Islamic nations including Indonesia will try to rally international support against United States policies in the Middle East and Iraq at an emergency meeting here on Thursday, Malaysia's foreign minister said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar's grass roots place their trust in Wiranto
Golkar's grass roots place their trust in Wiranto Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Gen. (ret) Wiranto's upset win of the Golkar's presidential candidacy at the party's convention on Wednesday morning was a clear sign most party members valued strong leadership and stability, analysts said.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hokiarto too sick to hear ruling
Hokiarto too sick to hear ruling JAKARTA: The South Jakarta District Court canceled on Wednesday its delivery of a verdict on businessman Hokiarto, who was tried for his involvement in a land scam that caused the state Rp 48.7 billion (US$5.6 million) in losses, as the defendant called in sick. Hokiarto is being charged under Law No. 3/1971 on corruption, which carries a maximum life sentence.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flooding, jams, the same old story
Flooding, jams, the same old story Damar Harsanto and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As the wet season ends, Jakarta was drenched by eight hours of consecutive rain on Wednesday, causing traffic jams all over the capital. Frustrated motorists were stuck for hours, while the worst affected areas were the main thoroughfares of Jl. Jend. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin, where water levels of up to 70 centimeters levels were reported.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Coal miners boost production to benefit from higher prices
Coal miners boost production to benefit from higher prices Sudibyo M. Wiradji, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's major coal producers are gearing up for higher production capacities to take advantage of the rising coal prices in the world's coal market. Several mining companies have announced their plans to seek new mining areas while others will expand their production in their existing concession areas.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 21
Rupiah Rates April 21 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,663.62 5,928.66 6,329.59 6,262.45 Brunei dollar 1 5,402.67 4,807.23 5,131.85 5,077.88 Canadian dollar 1 6,718.50 5,978.49 6,381.72 6,315.09 Swiss franc 1 6,935.19 6,172.15 6,587.56 6,519.66 Danish krone 1 1,447.69 1,287.88 1,375.13 1,360.39 Euro 1 10,786.32 9,599.16 10,245.65 10,139.61 Poundsterling 1 16,241.94 14,456.38 15,427.79 15,270.29 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,169.09 1,040.72 1,110.48 1,099.32...
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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4 x 11 11 Beteleme suspects go on trial, may face death JP/5/komnas 2 x 26 Rights team begins probe into Manggarai shooting JP/5/POLYGAMY 1 x 34 For some, polygamy may be an option JP/5/ambon 1 x 45 Refugees told to leave state buildings by July
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang gets new secretary
Tangerang gets new secretary TANGERANG: After being left vacant since November, the position of Tangerang municipality secretary was filled by Harry Mulya Zain, currently the head of the education agency. Harry won the vote at the Tangerang Council on Tuesday evening. The former secretary was the current Mayor Wahidin Halim. Harry outpolled Affandi Permana, the assistant for development control and Abdul Rochim, the head of the finance and property agency.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Analysts warn of TNI influence
Analysts warn of TNI influence M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political analysts have expressed concern that the emergence of former military generals as contenders in the upcoming presidential election would put the nascent democracy at risk and may herald the arrival of an autocratic government led by a president with a dubious commitment to human rights.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights team begins probe into Manggarai shooting
Rights team begins probe into Manggarai shooting Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) team arrived in Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday to begin an investigation into alleged human rights abuses during a recent melee wherein police officers reportedly shot and killed six local villagers. The team led by M.M. Billah is scheduled to stay in Manggarai for two days.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Semen Gresik cement sales rise 15%
Semen Gresik cement sales rise 15% JAKARTA: PT Semen Gresik, an Indonesian cement maker, Wednesday said its total cement sales in the first quarter of this year rose 15 percent on year to 3.42 million metric tons from 2.98 million metric tons, mostly because of an increase in domestic sales. Semen Gresik's domestic cement sales during the period rose 17 percent to 3.02 million tons, from 2.58 tons in the same period last year.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo, Kalla power hungry: Agum
Susilo, Kalla power hungry: Agum JAKARTA: Communications minister Agum Gumelar said on Wednesday that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla had withdrawn from the Cabinet just to pursue their political ambitions. Susilo, who was formerly coordinating minister for political and security affairs, resigned from the Cabinet on March 9, while Jusuf, former coordinating minister for people's welfare, tendered his resignation on Monday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court nullifies regulations on coal tax
Supreme Court nullifies regulations on coal tax Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Court has nullified two government regulations on taxation in the coal mining sector, a move that may increase investment in the sector. According to a press release issued by the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (ICMA) on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has annulled Government Regulation No. 144/2000 on value-added tax (VAT) and Government Regulation No.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four percent of drug users children
Four percent of drug users children JAKARTA: About 4 percent of drug users in the country are under 17 years old, a study conducted by the International Labor Organization (ILO) revealed. The study also found that two of 10 drug users are involved in selling and distributing illegal drugs from the age of 13 to 15. "They mostly use and sell marijuana due to exposure by peers and relationships with drug dealers," ILO's spokesperson for Jakarta Gita Lingga said on Wednesday.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan firms split on yuan
Japan firms split on yuan TOKYO: Japanese companies are split on the desirability of a possible appreciation of the yuan, with some saying it might prompt them to move factories in China to other bases in Asia, a survey said on Wednesday. Some 43 percent of 366 Japanese firms surveyed by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) in December said there would be both positive and negative effects to a stronger Chinese currency.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activist Yanti fights against all odds
Activist Yanti fights against all odds Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "Small businesses would never stand a chance against larger corporations unless there were incentives in place to help them, in the same way that women need some sort of incentive to boost their chances in competing against men in the workplace." Activist Darmiyanti Muchtar said that sometimes putting things in perspective this way helped people understand the need for affirmative action to eliminate...
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court annuls regulations on coal tax
Supreme Court annuls regulations on coal tax Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The Supreme Court has nullified two government regulations on taxation in the coal mining sector, a move that may increase investment in the sector. According to a press release issued by the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (ICMA) on Wednesday, the Supreme Court has annulled Government Regulation No. 144/2000 on value-added tax (VAT) and Government Regulation No.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taxi driver stabbed to death
Taxi driver stabbed to death TANGERANG: A driver with the Blue Bird Taxi Group was found dead near Taman Tekno Bridge in Cadas Mapar, Setu village, Cisauk district of Tangerang regency on Wednesday morning. The victim, identified as Sapto Priatmo, 38, died of severe stab wounds to his neck and chest. The Pusaka Biru taxi that the victim was driving was found at about 10:30 p.m. by police on Jl. Arteri in Bumi Serpong Damai on Tuesday, about an hour drive from where the body was found.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mulyati 'did not know' about smuggled pistol
Mulyati 'did not know' about smuggled pistol Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The lawyers of Mulyati Santosa, defendant Gunawan Santosa's mother, said on Wednesday that their client had been unaware that she had smuggled a .32 caliber Beretta pistol into the prison in which her son was incarcerated pending trial for murder. "She was only told by Gunawan by phone to insert a wrapped box sent by somebody else into a loudspeaker," said lawyer Alamsyah Hanafiah.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
AOP 2003 net profit falls 19.84 percent
AOP 2003 net profit falls 19.84 percent Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's largest automotive parts producer PT Astra Otoparts (AOP) announced on Wednesday a 19.84 percent drop in 2003 net profit mostly because of the company's move to produce low-cost components for cheap Multi Purpose Vehicles (MPVs).
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to push for FTA with Australia, NZ
ASEAN to push for FTA with Australia, NZ Reuters, Singapore In a policy shift brought about partly by changing political winds in Malaysia, Southeast Asia on Wednesday proposed launching free trade talks with Australia and New Zealand by the end of the year. Economic ministers of the 10-member Association of South East Asian Nations recommended that the two countries' leaders be invited to ASEAN's annual summit in Laos in November to launch the talks.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs smell graft in Ladia Galaska project
NGOs smell graft in Ladia Galaska project Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Aceh called on the martial law administration on Wednesday to investigate possible irregularities in the controversial Ladia Galaska highway project.
Thu, 22 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Akbar: One last chance to play a leading role
Akbar: One last chance to play a leading role On Wednesday Gen. (ret) Wiranto beat out Golkar Party leader Akbar Tandjung in the contest to select the party's presidential candidate.Muhammad Qodari of the Indonesian Survey Institute (LSI), talked with The Jakarta Post's Soeryo Winoto about the emergence of the former military commander in the presidential race. Below is an excerpt of the interview. Question: What did you think of the Golkar presidential candidate selection on Tuesday?