Archive: 24 April 2004
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Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
IPB students reject new campus
IPB students reject new campus BOGOR: Dozens of students from the Mathematics and Sciences and the Economy Management schools at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) demanded an official explanation on why they had to move to a new campus on the outskirts of Darmaga. Holding a rally on Friday, the students refused to be moved to the new campus in September, which they said had yet to be equipped with study facilities such as laboratories.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commission at odds over rights amandments
Commission at odds over rights amandments The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite an assurance that human rights articles would not be scrapped from the amended Constitution, members of the Constitutional Commission are still at odds over whether to include rights articles in a revision draft that would be presented for public review on April 26. In a plenary meeting on Friday, members of the commission were baffled by the two conflicting drafts distributed to them.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
After sugar debacle comes substandard flour imports
After sugar debacle comes substandard flour imports Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 162 containers of allegedly smuggled sugar destroyed on Thursday may be just the tip of the iceberg for the country's commodity trade sector, as the Indonesian Wheat and Flour Association (Aptindo) complained on Friday that smuggled flour was flooding the domestic market.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKS condemns Israel's 'cruelty'
PKS condemns Israel's 'cruelty' YOGYAKARTA: More than 1,000 members of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) staged a rally on Friday in Yogyakarta, condemning Israel's attack on Palestine recently that killed a senior leader of Palestine's right wing group Hamas. Party members held a rally after they completed Friday prayers. They started a long march from Syuhada Mosque, Kota Baru, proceeded along Jl. Sudirman and Jl.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five acclaimed film figures honored
Five acclaimed film figures honored JAKARTA: The government honored on Friday five prominent film figures for their contributions to the country's film industry. Turino Junaedi, the late Njoo Han Siang, and the late Soetarto RM were honored with Satya Lencana Wirakarya medals, while the late actress Sophia WD and acclaimed director Slamet Rahardjo were honored with Ksatria Lencana Kebudayaan medals.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PAINT 1x30
1. PAINT 1x30 Artists turn the ordinary into art 2. JAVA 1x40 Sustainable environment: Challenge for RI 3. SIDE1 1x30 Levi's to launch original 501s 4. SIDE2 1x30 RI, M'sia to promote tourism 5. SIDE3 1x30 Free cooking class at Saphir hotel
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 23
Rupiah Rates April 23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,695.21 5,957.74 6,360.04 6,292.68 Brunei dollar 1 5,382.67 4,790.22 5,113.21 5,059.52 Canadian dollar 1 6,726.84 5,987.77 6,390.10 6,324.40 Swiss franc 1 6,966.58 6,201.08 6,617.83 6,549.70 Danish krone 1 1,457.33 1,296.66 1,384.37 1,369.55 Euro 1 10,858.03 9,664.57 10,314.48 10,207.90 Poundsterling 1 16,173.85 14,398.08 15,364.18 15,207.52 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,170.59 1,042.23 1,111.99 1,100.83...
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Harley race to take off from Sentul
Harley race to take off from Sentul JAKARTA: After its launch in 2002, Indonesian Harley-Davidson Drag Race will commence its third six-series race at Sentul race track on Sunday. The final series of the race, said to be the only such event in Asia, is scheduled to take place on Dec. 29 in Bali. The race is sponsored by cigarette giant PT Sampoerna.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Levi's holds gathering in Semarang
Levi's holds gathering in Semarang SEMARANG: Jeans producer Levi's is to launch a new product on May branded as Levi's 501 The Original Reborn, PT Levi Strauss Indonesia country manager Ramon Martellino said here over the weekend. Speaking on the sidelines of a press tour organized by the company at Losari, Semarang regency, Central Java, Ramon said the company had sold over 3.5 billion pairs of jeans. The brand was first produced in 1873.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN FTA would make jobs, boost trade: Downer
ASEAN FTA would make jobs, boost trade: Downer Associated Press Canberra Australia's foreign minister said Friday that creating a free- trade zone with Southeast Asian countries would boost trade and create jobs. Australia and New Zealand on Thursday welcomed a proposal by the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations to seek negotiations later this year on a free trade pact.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. DEBTOR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. DEBTOR: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS BPK to audit debt-free status of former bankers 2. UN: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Terrorist arms edict challenged 4.DILI: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS E. Timor, Australia disagree on border 5. HASAN: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Hassan to visit China, North Korea 6. SINGCORP: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS SembCorp opens Batam fabrication yard 7. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS U.S. tipped to end Libya sanctions
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/BANDUNG
JP/5/BANDUNG Northern Bandung forest area threatened by new road Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post Bandung The Juanda Dago forest (Tahura) in north of Bandung is at risk of environmental damage as the provincial administration plans to build a 7-kilometer road there. The road would connect Bandung with the resort area of Lembang.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Latief will sue Sutiyoso over SMP 56 land dispute 2
* Headlines:Latief will sue Sutiyoso over SMP 56 land dispute 2 * National:PDI-P, PAN sling mud at military 4 * Archipelago:Attacked newspaper receives more threats 5 * Opinion:Educators need to adapt to reality of globalization 7 * City:Jakarta representatives propose joint secretariat 8 * Sports:Real, Barca derby becomes world war 10 * World:Big risk of Cyprus reunification failing, says EU 11 * Business:Govt prepares new investment rules in power sector 13 * Features:Cambodian artists turn...
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to issue bonds to finance toll road project
Govt to issue bonds to finance toll road project Fitri Wulandari The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government plans to issue bonds in a bid to raise cash to help finance 70 kilometers (km) of toll road in Java, according to a senior minister. Minister of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure Soenarno said that three state-owned securities firms, including Bahana Securities, Mandiri Securities and Danareksa Securities, had been appointed to help arrange the bond issuance.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tempo plans to buy Indofarma unit
Tempo plans to buy Indofarma unit JAKARTA: Publicly listed pharmaceutical company PT Tempo Scan Pacific said on Friday that it planned to acquire a 51 percent stake in PT Indofarma Global Medika (IGM), a unit of troubled state-controlled pharmaceutical firm PT Indofarma. In a statement to the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX), Tempo Scan said that it was currently in talks with Indofarma over the plan. However, thus far, no binding agreement has been signed between the two companies.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
400 literary figures meet in Surabaya
400 literary figures meet in Surabaya SURABAYA, East Java: About 250 Indonesian and 150 foreign literary figures are scheduled to attend the 13th National Literature Meeting from Sept. 9 to Sept. 12 in Surabaya, East Java. Organizing committee chairman Shoim Anwar said on Friday the biannual meeting was aimed at strengthening relationships between those who write in languages of the Malay family.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Lion King' co-star now in Safari Park
'Lion King' co-star now in Safari Park BOGOR: The Indonesia Safari Park in Cisarua, Bogor, has a new collection of eight Meerkats (Suricata suricatta), a kind of mongoose from the southern African savanna. "The Meerkats arrived on March 2 but they have to adapt the new habitat first before they are put on display in the 'Africa Continent' area," park spokesman Yulius Suprihardo was quoted by Antara as saying on Friday. The character Timon in animation movie The Lion King, is a Meerkat.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Program on reducing poverty
Program on reducing poverty In response to an article that appeared on page 2 of The Jakarta Post on April 17, on a new crash program to revive the Indonesian economy proposed by an economist from the United Nations Support Facility for Indonesian Recovery (UNSFIR), I would like to offer the following comments: While this idea is very populist, there are concerns that could be raised regarding the effectiveness of past crash programs in actually alleviating the suffering of poor Indonesians.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court approves tests for candidates
Court approves tests for candidates Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court has dealt former president Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid's comeback bid a severe blow after it ruled on Friday against his request to scrap an article in a law requiring presidential and vice presidential candidates be in good health.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wimar Witoelar
Wimar Witoelar InterMatrix Communications Jakarta wimar@perspektif.net 2. Pitand -- Wiranto in the storm 1 X 30 Wiranto must face the storm Pitan Daslani Contributor Jakarta pitand@singapore.com
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Choosing appropriate golf clubs for fairway rookies
Choosing appropriate golf clubs for fairway rookies Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta A common myth is that the fancier the golf club and the higher the price, the better one's game will be.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDAM loses dissatisfied subscribers
PDAM loses dissatisfied subscribers No less than 2,066 consumers of the Tangerang regency-run tap water operator Tirta Kerta Rahardja (PDAM TKR) canceled their subscription on Thursday and moved to Tangerang municipality's water operator Tirta Dharma. Residents of Banjar Wijaya housing complex, Cipondoh district of Tangerang municipality, had repeatedly complained about the poor service provided by PDAM TKR, including the poor water quality and regular price hikes.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Powerful quake damages office of NTT governor
Powerful quake damages office of NTT governor Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara A powerful earthquake shook eastern parts of Indonesia on Friday morning for about 20 minutes, but no casualties or injuries were reported. The quake, measuring 5.5 on the Richter scale, damaged dozens of buildings, including the East Nusa Tenggara gubernatorial offices in the provincial capital Kupang.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Educators need to adapt to reality of globalization
Educators need to adapt to reality of globalization Mark Conners, Global Partners Education Consultant, Bandung markconners295@hotmail.com The world is struggling to adapt to the reality of globalization. In this new era, national borders are blurred by instant interaction and information sharing. If the ASEAN economy collapses, it impacts western countries. If there is a terror attack in New York, the rest of the world instantly feels the effects.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free cooking class at Saphir hotel
Free cooking class at Saphir hotel YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to bring it closer to the local community, Saphir Yogyakarta hotel is offering a free cooking class to the public on May 1, 2004. According to hotel public relations officer Ike Wahyu, this was the second free cooking class the hotel was to hold. The first was held on April 12, 2004, and presented selected menus prepared by hotel executive chef Miswan. -- JP
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Artists turn the ordinary into art
Artists turn the ordinary into art Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Works of art do not always represent complicated subjects; an artist can imbue ordinary objects and scenes with new significance, even those daily concerns that have become so commonplace we have ceased to notice them, such as our eating habits. The Affandi Museum's "Threshold" exhibition features six painters and their exploration into mundane activities and the human condition.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 23
Rupiah Rates April 23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,695.21 5,957.74 6,360.04 6,292.68 Brunei dollar 1 5,382.67 4,790.22 5,113.21 5,059.52 Canadian dollar 1 6,726.84 5,987.77 6,390.10 6,324.40 Swiss franc 1 6,966.58 6,201.08 6,617.83 6,549.70 Danish krone 1 1,457.33 1,296.66 1,384.37 1,369.55 Euro 1 10,858.03 9,664.57 10,314.48 10,207.90 Poundsterling 1 16,173.85 14,398.08 15,364.18 15,207.52 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,170.59 1,042.23 1,111.99 1,100.83...
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hassan to visit China, North Korea, South Korea
Hassan to visit China, North Korea, South Korea Adianto P. Simamora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Foreign Affairs Hassan Wirayuda is slated to visit the People's Republic of China, North Korea and South Korea between April 25 and May 4 to discuss bilateral and regional issues relating to the Korean peninsula. Foreign ministry spokesman Marty A. Natalegawa announced that Hassan would discuss the nuclear crisis on the Korean peninsula with the three countries.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Women candidates get only 11.81 percent of legislative seats
Women candidates get only 11.81 percent of legislative seats A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The country's hopes of allocating 30 percent of legislative seats for women will remain a dream for at least five more years as only 65 female candidates look likely to be elected for the House of Representatives this year, or just 11.8 percent of the 550 seats available, a study has revealed.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jazz singer's home hit by burglars
Jazz singer's home hit by burglars TANGERANG: Burglars broke into the home of jazz singer Saira Syaharani Ibrahim in Bintaro Jaya, Tangerang, late on Wednesday, and made off with a total of Rp 100 million (US$11,765)-worth of musical recording equipment. When the burglary took place, Syaharani was performing at the Balai Kartini on Jl. Gatot Subroto, South Jakarta, in an event to mark Kartini Day. She reported the robbery to the police on Thursday morning. "My brother called me at 9 p.m.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Experience worth more than admission fee'
'Experience worth more than admission fee' Jakarta, as one of the oldest cities in the country, was at one stage rich in historical sites and buildings. However, many of these have been lost to development, while others have been abandoned or in a state of disrepair. The Jakarta Post talked to people about what the city administration should do with the heritage sites. Ervina Hutagalung, 42, is a mother of three.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sustainable conservation: Challenge for RI
Sustainable conservation: Challenge for RI M. Henaldy, Activist at Jogja Heritage Society didiet69@yahoo.com The sun is almost set in the cozy, green area of Sagan in Yogyakarta. People start to light a set of small bamboo torches, creating a mosaic of lights in the front yard of an old building constructed in the Indische Empire style that has been transformed into an exclusive restaurant. While you sit here sipping a cup of hot coffee, you can easily feel the romantic ambience of bygone days.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Attacked daily greceives more threats
Attacked daily greceives more threats Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra The United States and media organizations here condemned on Friday an attack on the office of the Sinar Indonesia Baru (SIB) daily in North Sumatra, while at the same time gambling den workers staged a protest against the newspaper. Such a criminal attack had no place in a free society and the U.S. strongly supported a free press in Indonesia, said Paul S.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta Bay pollution
Jakarta Bay pollution From Warta Kota Unlike in the past, the North Jakarta regional environment control agency has now openly admitted the presence of pollution in Jakarta Bay, as recently reported in a Jakarta daily. The pollution of Jakarta's coastal waters is nothing new, in fact. Residents of Ancol subdistrict have for a long time complained about the pollution in Jakarta Bay caused by cold storage, steel, paint and glass industries in the area.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sand dredging endangers islets
Sand dredging endangers islets Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang An environmentalist projected that three islands in the Banten Gulf will be submerged in the next four or five years due to ongoing offshore sand mining activity in Tirtayasa district, Serang regency, Banten province.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Competence and honesty vital
Competence and honesty vital From Suara Karya As Indonesians will directly elect their president and vice president on July 5 next, the candidates must be backed by political parties in accordance with the stipulation laid down by the General Elections Commission. I believe that Indonesians are now politically mature enough to be allowed to follow their consciences in exercising their right to elect their president and vice president directly.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto in the storm
Wiranto in the storm Pitan Daslani Contributor Jakarta pitand@singapore.com When Gen. (ret) Wiranto defeated Akbar Tandjung in the vote to become the Golkar Party's presidential candidate on April 21, I recalled the days when he could have taken over the national leadership without too much difficulty. Wiranto intentionally let pass opportinity to grab power during the reigns of Soeharto and Habibie even though he had all the means and power to do so.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-EU Balance of Trade 1998-2003 (US$ million)
Indonesia-EU Balance of Trade 1998-2003 (US$ million) Years Total Export Import Balance 1998 13,633.2 7,765.4 5,867.8 1,897.6 1999 10,886.0 7,085.0 3,801.0 3,284.0 2000 12,832.6 8,669.2 4,163.4 4,505.8 2001 11,792.1 7,745.0 4,047.1 3,697.9 2002 11,767.7 7,898.2 3,869.5 4,028.7 2003* 9,707.8 6,750.4 2,957.4 3,793.0 *Until Oct.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australian foreign minister says Southeast Asian trade deal would
Australian foreign minister says Southeast Asian trade deal would create jobs, boost trade Associated Press Canberra Australia's foreign minister said Friday that creating a free- trade zone with Southeast Asian countries would boost trade and create jobs. Australia and New Zealand on Thursday welcomed a proposal by the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations to seek negotiations later this year on a free trade pact.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Schools need to nurtur respect for people, place
Schools need to nurtur respect for people, place Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The value of a school as a social entity, as a "people place" seems to be regrettably only occasionally recognized in Indonesia. Often the notion of providing a "formal education" is applied excessively.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Are parties seeking wealth?
Are parties seeking wealth? From Koran Tempo Nineteen political parties have rejected the results of the legislative election held on April 5. If this is true, it increases my conviction that most legislative candidates are seeking to amass wealth instead of working for the population. In the case of a repeat election, have they considered the consequences if people were required to go to the polls all over again?
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suspected SARS case sounds alarm in Asia
Suspected SARS case sounds alarm in Asia Agence France-Presse Penang, Malaysia/Beijing The possible re-emergence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in China has rung alarm bells across Asia but health officials meeting here said on Friday they were confident the deadly disease would be contained.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 23, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 470 -5 10,986,000 Adira Dinamika 2,525 25 3,692,500 AGIS Tbk 125 5 550,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 85...
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
BPK to audit debt-free status of former bankers
BPK to audit debt-free status of former bankers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) said on Friday it would carry out an audit into assets surrendered by former bank owners to the government as repayment of debts. BPK chairman Satrio B. Judono said that if the agency found irregularities, it would revoke the debt-free status given by the government to the former bank owners.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antam cancels rights issue plan
Antam cancels rights issue plan JAKARTA: State-controlled mining company PT Aneka Tambang (Antam) announced on Friday that it would cancel its plan to issue new shares via a rights issue in May, after failing to complete the necessary requirements for the plan. In its report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange, Antam said it would need more time to complete the necessary procedures needed for the rights issue. Antam did not provide any detail on the new schedule for the issue.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cloud seeding partly blamed for deadly Bandung landslide
Cloud seeding partly blamed for deadly Bandung landslide Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung Deforestation and cloud seeding were blamed on Friday for a landslide that left at least 12 people dead and three others missing in Cililin, Bandung. Surono, a senior official of the Volcanology and geological disaster mitigation directorate (DVMBG), said the cloud seeding project created by the central government caused the landslide in the Gedugan area, which lacked trees to sustain soil.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Human rights issue pops up in presidential campaign
Human rights issue pops up in presidential campaign Wimar Witoelar InterMatrix Communications Jakarta wimar@perspektif.net Suddenly things are starting to make sense, and it does not look good. What had so far been a lackluster campaign for legislative seats, devoid of issues and lacking any semblance of political platforms, has now become a presidential race with very large issues at stake: human rights and our nation's attempt to democratize.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPP sets conditions for PDI-P
PPP sets conditions for PDI-P Fitri Wulandari and Slamet Santoso , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Yogyakarta The Muslim-based United Development Party (PPP) has laid down some tough conditions for current President Megawati Soekarnoputri if she wants its leader and current Vice President Hamzah Haz to remain as her running mate. The conditions include an authority over a number of portfolios and shared power with the president to pick ministers, a PPP leader says.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI sees room for more interest rate cuts
BI sees room for more interest rate cuts Urip Hudiono The Jakarta Post Jakarta Bank Indonesia (BI) sees the possibility of further reducing its benchmark interest rate, as inflation and the rupiah exchange rate against the U.S dollar have remained in check, a central bank official said. "The overall state of the banking industry is also improving," BI senior deputy governor Anwar Nasution said on Thursday.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia to launch joint action on terrorism
RI, Malaysia to launch joint action on terrorism Indra Harsaputra, The Jakarta Post, Surabaya Indonesian and Malaysian police will soon launch a joint operation to tackle international crimes occurring at areas bordering the two countries and establish a terrorism crisis center in Indonesia. National Police Operations Bureau chief Brig. Gen.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta representatives propose joint secretariat
Jakarta representatives propose joint secretariat Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The four members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) from Jakarta will propose to the city administration the establishment of a joint secretariat to serve them in responding to constituents wishing to voice views or complaints.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Latief to sue Sutiyoso over prolonged SMP 56 land-dispute
Latief to sue Sutiyoso over prolonged SMP 56 land-dispute Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid an environment of increasing dissatisfaction over Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso from various quarters, businessman Abdul Latief has become the latest party determined to sue the governor and has demanded that he resolve the protracted property dispute involving state middle school SMP 56 on Jl. Melawai Raya, South Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll disputes to be tried via video link
Poll disputes to be tried via video link P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Constitutional Court will use videoconferencing to facilitate hearings on election outcome disputes from all across the country. "This technology will make our jobs easier and save time in hearing witnesses' testimonies from all across the country," Constitutional Court chief Jimly Asshiddique said on Friday. Jimly said time constraints were a problem for the court, which expects to hear thousands of cases.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 24, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 24, 2004 Exhibitions * Fine Art Threshold by Agapetus A. Kristiandana, Joko "Gundul" Sulistiono, Redy Rahadian, Edo Pillu, Syahrizal Pahlevi, and Wahyu Gunawan at Museum Affandi, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto 167 (Tel. 0274-562593), until April 24. * Fine Art Supply and Demand by Ade Dharmawan at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 3.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hotel Indonesia workers stop protest
Hotel Indonesia workers stop protest JAKARTA: The Hotel Indonesia (HI) labor union ceased its protest against the management's policy to dismiss 1,300 hotel staff. Instead, they will discuss their fate with the hotel's board of directors, union members and legislators said on Tuesday.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Woman shot while sleeping in unexplained incident
Woman shot while sleeping in unexplained incident The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A sleeping mother was shot on her left thigh in the bedroom of her house on Jl. Saidin, Pamulang, Tangerang, at around midnight on Friday. The woman, identified as Ratna, 36, suffered a gunshot wound. Her one-year-old son, who slept next to her, was unharmed. Ratna claimed that she did not hear any shooting sound. "I just heard a knocking sound in my sleep. When I woke up I felt my thigh hurt.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prudential to fight bankruptcy decision
Prudential to fight bankruptcy decision The Jakarta Post, Jakarta PT Prudential Life Insurance, the Indonesian unit of British Prudential Plc, vowed that it would appeal the Jakarta Commercial Court's decision to accept the bankruptcy petition against the Insurance giant. The court will hear the case based on a petition filed by one of Prudential's former agents. In a press statement on Friday, Prudential president Charlie E.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Schools need to nurture respect for people, place Simon Marcus Gower Executive Principal High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta 2. Inqui -- As yesterday, so today 2 x 30 Elections in the Philippines get fiercer and possibly dirtier Jose Ma. Montelibano Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 23
Rupiah Rates April 23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,695.21 5,957.74 6,360.04 6,292.68 Brunei dollar 1 5,382.67 4,790.22 5,113.21 5,059.52 Canadian dollar 1 6,726.84 5,987.77 6,390.10 6,324.40 Swiss franc 1 6,966.58 6,201.08 6,617.83 6,549.70 Danish krone 1 1,457.33 1,296.66 1,384.37 1,369.55 Euro 1 10,858.03 9,664.57 10,314.48 10,207.90 Poundsterling 1 16,173.85 14,398.08 15,364.18 15,207.52 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,170.59 1,042.23 1,111.99 1,100.83...
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sunov up bid for Novus, Medco undeterred
Sunov up bid for Novus, Medco undeterred Rendi A. Witular The Jakarta Post Jakarta The bidding process for Australia's oil and gas producer Novus Petroleum is heating up, as Australian-based Sunov Petroleum Pty said it would raise its bid for the company to counter a takeover bid by Indonesia's PT Medco Energi Internasional.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SMP: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. SMP: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Latief will sue Sutiyoso over SMP 56 land dispute 2. GUSDUR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Court approves medical tests 3. WOMEN: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Elected women candidate only reaches 11.81 percent 4. MK: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Poll dispute tried via videoconference
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PGK Anniversary tournament
PGK Anniversary tournament JAKARTA: Some 120 amateur golfers are expected to take part in the one-day, 72-hole stroke of play tournament at the Padang Golf Kemayoran (PGK) on Sunday. The 18-hole layout, designed by Peter Dalkeith Scott, will host the sixth anniversary of the links, completed on April 25, 1998. The field that will be vying for prestigious prizes includes local dignitaries and businessmen, who have been invited, and members of the 6,024-yard golf links.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tommy's extorter allegedly swindles printing company
Tommy's extorter allegedly swindles printing company Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Raden Dodi Sumadi, a fugitive of the 2000 extortion case in which he swindled Soeharto's son Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra of Rp. 15 billion (US$1.76 million), has resurfaced in the conning business and allegedly swindled a printing company. Jakarta Police chief of detectives Sr. Comr.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
SembCorp opens Batam fabrication yard
SembCorp opens Batam fabrication yard Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A new offshore engineering fabrication yard on Batam Island was officially opened by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro on Friday.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt blamed for sugar shortage
Govt blamed for sugar shortage SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: A local government official blamed on Friday a central government policy that led to a sugar shortage in East Kalimantan province. Irianto Lambrie, head of the Industry, Trade and Cooperatives Office at the provincial administration, said that the policy, which was issued by the Ministry of Industry and Trade recently, had prevented local sugar distributors from buying sugar from neighboring islands and selling it in East Kalimantan.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, M'sia to boost tourist business
RI, M'sia to boost tourist business YOGYAKARTA: The direct flight from Yogyakarta to Kuala Lumpur, launched recently, has moved the tourism-related business community of the two cities to seek possible joint business cooperation. The direct flight's target market, similarly, has also been changed from migrant workers previously to business and tourism passengers.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sony, Taufik go through to semifinals
Sony, Taufik go through to semifinals The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's Sony Dwi Kuncoro and Taufik Hidayat, finalists in the last two years, marched to the semifinals at the Asian Badminton Championship in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. Reigning champion Sony beat 2003 All England champion Mohd Hafiz Hashim of Malaysia 17-14, 15-7 while Taufik brushed aside Ng Wei of Hong Kong 15-5, 15-10 in the quarterfinals, according to the tournament's website.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Internal NU split widens as Hasyim endorsed VP
Internal NU split widens as Hasyim endorsed VP Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The split in Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) ranks widened on Friday after the central board of the country's largest Muslim organization gave its blessing to NU leader Hasyim Muzadi to contest the presidential race.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
DHL comments on Batam
DHL comments on Batam I refer to the article in the April 19 edition of The Jakarta Post titled Government to divide Batam into free trade enclaves. The government should be lauded for taking this step in the right direction.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
It's just horse-trading
It's just horse-trading From Bisnis Indonesia After the legislative election vote counting controversy, with the Golkar Party still holding the lead, public attention is now turning to the country's presidential candidates and their running mates. Though this year's presidential election, unlike in previous years, will be a direct vote, horse-trading will inevitably prevail in the coming contest for top executive positions.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal guns rampant in Semarang
Illegal guns rampant in Semarang SEMARANG: Central Java legislative council demanded provincial police on Friday step up efforts to reduce the widespread circulation of illegal firearms in the province. Winardi, a senior councillor from the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police faction, said that the circulation of illegal guns had reached an alarming level, proven by the recent series of armed robberies that killed two police officers.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Failed students can retake national exam: Minister
Failed students can retake national exam: Minister Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Repeat exams could be the solution to the controversy surrounding the planned national final examinations, Minister of National Education Abdul Malik Fajar said on Friday. Malik Fajar said while a passing grade would stand, repeat tests would be reinstated so that students who failed this year's exams would not have to wait for another year to retake the tests.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Silversmiths face unemployment
Silversmiths face unemployment Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In the past few months, 455 silver handicraft manufacturers in Yogyakarta, or 70 percent of all such firms in the historic city, have closed down due to the rising price of raw silver. Slow business has also forced 2,275 silversmiths, mostly of small- and medium-sized companies, to lose their jobs.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt prepares new rules on investment in power sector
Govt prepares new rules on investment in power sector Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is drafting a regulation for investment in the country's power sector to ensure that future power projects are in line with the national electricity plan. "Power projects in the future should be in line with a supply- demand balance and financial capability," Director General of Electricity and Energy Utilization Yogo Pratomo said at a discussion on power investment on Friday.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 24, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 24, 2004 Exhibitions * Fine Art Threshold by Agapetus A. Kristiandana, Joko "Gundul" Sulistiono, Redy Rahadian, Edo Pillu, Syahrizal Pahlevi, and Wahyu Gunawan at Museum Affandi, Jl. Laksda Adisucipto 167 (Tel. 0274-562593), until April 24. * Fine Art Supply and Demand by Ade Dharmawan at Kedai Kebun Forum's Gallery, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until May 3.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Warehouse razed by fire
Warehouse razed by fire JAKARTA: A warehouse belonging to PT Argo Pantes in the Jababeka industrial park in Cibitung, Bekasi regency, caught fire on Thursday evening and burned to the ground. Ten fire trucks were deployed to extinguish the fire. No fatalities have been reported in the incident, and material losses suffered in the blaze are yet to be estimated. Eyewitness Heri said the fire started at the cotton warehouse located along the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ba'asyir to be questioned on Monday
Ba'asyir to be questioned on Monday JAKARTA: Police will start questioning suspected terrorist Abu Bakar Ba'asyir over his alleged role in the country's terrorist attacks on Monday. "We already sent the summon letter to the director-general for penitentiaries yesterday (Thursday). We will question him on Monday," said Brig. Gen. Pranowo, director of the National Police Antiterrorism and Bomb Division on Friday.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
What's up with seat belts?
What's up with seat belts? From Koran Tempo The spreading of the good word on seat belts ahead of the May 5 deadline after which the police will begin ticketing drivers who fail to buckle up is surrounded by several unanswered questions. The police should explain whether the obligation to wear a seat belt only applies to those sitting in the front seat or to all passengers.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Education vs. business
Education vs. business The 2001 land swap deal between the Ministry of National Education and PT Tata Disantara, a company controlled by former manpower minister Abdul Latief, involving SMP (state junior high school) 56 is turning into a major dispute. Under the deal, the ministry agreed to move the school to the former Al Azhar school building in Jeruk Purut, South Jakarta. The company, for its part, agreed to provide the ministry with another plot of land in Bintaro, also in South Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Controlling the floods?
Controlling the floods? Even though every year both the central government and provincial administrations, including the Jakarta administration, express their determination to control floods and their impact, the natural disaster remains uncontrolled. Minimizing the impact of floods, much less anticipating them, seems to be difficult. The floods that hit Jakarta on Wednesday were not as disastrous as those that hit Marseille, France, and Melbourne, Australia.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto in the storm
Wiranto in the storm Pitan Daslani Contributor Jakarta pitand@singapore.com When Gen. (ret) Wiranto defeated Akbar Tandjung in the vote to become the Golkar Party's presidential candidate on April 21, I recalled the days when he could have taken over the national leadership without too much difficulty. Wiranto intentionally let pass at least three golden opportunities to grab power during the reigns of Soeharto and Habibie even though he had all the means and power to do so.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 24, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, April 24, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:00 Sports 11:30 Battle of Wits 12:00 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Music 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Pak Odor's Show 5:00 Music 6:00 TV Series 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Music 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Indonesian Film 10:30 Traditional Culture 11:00 Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Highway robbers target truck
Highway robbers target truck TANGERANG: Passengers in a trailer truck loaded with 50 tons of construction materials were robbed by a group of men while stopped at the Jakarta-Merak toll in Kebon Nanas, Tangerang, early on Friday. Stopped by a flat tire in heavy rain at about 2 a.m., driver Ubed, 29, assistant Marjuki and two passengers were robbed by a gang of thieves. "Four men in a Kijang minivan came and threatened us with machetes ...
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Timor, Australia still apart after first round of sea border talks
East Timor, Australia still apart after first round of sea border talks Agence France-Presse Dili East Timor on Friday accused Australia of dragging its feet in negotiations to settle their maritime border after a first round of talks ended without any apparent agreement. Billions of dollars in offshore oil and gas revenues are at stake in the talks, which began on Monday in the East Timor capital and wound up on Thursday.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Euphorbia euphoria hits troubled province of Aceh
Euphorbia euphoria hits troubled province of Aceh Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh, Aceh Following louhan fish fever, the Acehnese have now caught euphorbia flower euphoria. The flower, which is imported from Thailand and is often called the Flower of Eight God, is believed to bring luck to its owners. The euphorbia sells for between Rp 50,000 (US$6.25) and Rp 300,000 ($37.50), with the price depending on the exact type of the flower.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Disney comes alive in your living room
Disney comes alive in your living room Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Preschool-aged children of between two to five years old are the most neglected segment when it comes to television programming, mainly because this age group is the most susceptible to influence and therefore, the most difficult to serve.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Committee looking for clean people
Committee looking for clean people JAKARTA: The Bung Hatta Anti Corruption Award committee is inviting the public to nominate recipients of its annual award, which will be conferred on Aug. 17, national independence day. Committee chairwoman Clara Joewono said on Thursday that the candidates could be government officials, businesspeople or other people, including journalists.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Few replies received by Fakta over jam, flood
Few replies received by Fakta over jam, flood Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The call to the public to file their complaints in regard to Wednesday's nightmarish traffic congestion resulting from a combination of flooding and an ill-prepared city administration, has not exactly received an overwhelming response.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to pay some of Asiatic, BDB depositors
Govt to pay some of Asiatic, BDB depositors The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has decided to pay initial compensation of only Rp 250 billion (US$29.4 million) to 124,000 depositors of recently dissolved Bank Asiatic and Bank Dagang Bali (BDB), a finance ministry official said.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thailand tops pool, RI keeps winning in Fed Cup
Thailand tops pool, RI keeps winning in Fed Cup Associated Press New Delhi Top-seeded Thailand topped its preliminary pool in the women's Fed Cup Asia-Pacific tennis qualifying competition, defeating fourth-ranked New Zealand 2-0 on Thursday after a four-hour interruption caused by a sandstorm and heavy rain.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt. urged to promote teachers
Govt. urged to promote teachers JAKARTA: The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) faction of the House of Representatives has urged the government to make temporary teachers full-time due to the shortage of teachers in many provinces. "We'll urge the government to set aside funds in the 2005 budget for this purpose," faction head Heri Akhmadi said on Friday. According to the Ministry of National Education, the country still needs at least 427,903 teachers.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Whirlwind hits Batam, many homeless
Whirlwind hits Batam, many homeless BATAM, Riau: A whirlwind hit Kampung Dapur neighborhood, Sei Beduk district, Batam, on Friday afternoon, damaging dozens of houses and leaving 50 families homeless. Oslen Simanjuntak, head of the neighborhood, said that the whirlwind suddenly blew into the neighborhood after local residents had performed the weekly Friday prayer at a nearby mosque. It then hit dozens of houses in the area.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inco profit surges almost 500%
Inco profit surges almost 500% JAKARTA: PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local unit of the world's second-largest nickel producer, Inco Ltd., said its first-quarter profit skyrocketed by almost 500 percent on higher nickel demand and prices. In a media statement on Thursday, Inco said that profit in the first quarter jumped to US$73.4 million from $15 million in the same period last year.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
UOB to complete buying Buana in May
UOB to complete buying Buana in May JAKARTA: United Overseas Bank Ltd. (UOB), Singapore's second largest bank, may complete its plan to buy a 23 percent stake in Bank Buana, Indonesia's 11th largest bank in terms of assets, in May after conducting a due diligence on the bank. Buana director Pardi Kendy said that UOB was currently in the process of auditing the bank before wrapping up the purchase agreement.
Sat, 24 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P, PAN sling mud at military
PDI-P, PAN sling mud at military M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta An official from the incumbent President's party expressed concern on Friday about the rise of military figures as the leading presidential candidates ahead of the July 5 election, saying it could pose a threat to democracy.