Archive: 28 April 2004
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Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarat Stock Exchange( in rupiah) on April 27, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarat Stock Exchange( in rupiah) on April 27, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 25 500 Adhi Karya 440 -30 19,480,500 Adira Dinamika 2,775 25 2,044,500 AGIS Tbk 120 -5 2,492,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 125,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter...
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/caption
JP/5/caption Antara RIVAL PROTEST: Supporters of East Java's Jember Regent Samsul Hadi Siswoyo square off with opponents during a protest near the Tegalboto campus in the regency. The rowdy protest ended peacefully on Tuesday while the regent read out his accountability report before the local legislative council.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders should avoid politics
Religious leaders should avoid politics Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Leaders of social organizations and religious groups should not enter politics or the country risked losing civilian groups to effectively check the performance of the government, analysts say. Indria Samego from the Indonesian Institute of Sciences (LIPI) said that social organizations such as Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) and Muhammadiyah and their leaders have to stay out of "practical politics".
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rules of evidence hamper efforts to tackle illegal logging
Rules of evidence hamper efforts to tackle illegal logging Tony Hotland Jakarta The restriction on the types of evidence that are admissible in court is one of the biggest obstacles facing the country in its efforts to stamp out illegal logging, a senior policy advisor to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia says.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Management and Staff of
The Management and Staff of The Jakarta Post express their deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to the family of the late Mr. Barens TH Saragih, former chairman of the Indonesian National Shipowners Association (INSA), who passed away on April 25, 2004. May his soul rest in peace
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang crowns 6 model students
Tangerang crowns 6 model students TANGERANG: Following a series of tests, the Tangerang administration crowned on Monday six students as the "best in the regency". The students are Dwi Mustika Handayani of Puspitek state elementary school in Cisauk, A.
Wed, 28 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.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chinkara OKs bank merger plan
Chinkara OKs bank merger plan Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bank Pikko, Bank CIC, and Bank Danpac announced on Tuesday that Chinkara Limited Capital, the majority shareholder of the three banks, had agreed to a merger proposal to create a bigger and stronger new bank. Danpac president Hermanus Hasan Muslim said Chinkara had also confirmed that it was committed to injecting additional funds into the new bank. "We will complete the merger process in four to five months.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Smooth election unlikely to spark boom: Economist
Smooth election unlikely to spark boom: Economist Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A smooth general election process is unlikely to lead to a reduction in Indonesia's risk premium nor mark the beginning of an economic boom, global financial advisor Morgan Stanley said.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rules of evidence cause snags in logging cases
Rules of evidence cause snags in logging cases Tony Hotland, Jakarta The restriction on the types of evidence that are admissible in court is one of the biggest obstacles facing the country in its efforts to stamp out illegal logging, a senior policy advisor to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Indonesia says.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to build low-cost homes for squatters
Government to build low-cost homes for squatters The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Ministry of Settlement and Regional Infrastructure will build barracks as temporary shelters for 1,546 families living under Rawa Bebek elevated toll road in Penjaringan, North Jakarta, as the city administration prepares to rid the area of slums.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto suffers digestion bleeding: Doctor
Soeharto suffers digestion bleeding: Doctor Muninggar Sri Saraswati Jakarta Former president Soeharto has to get blood transfusion in the next few days due to internal bleeding on his digestion track but overall his health condition is better than two years ago, a doctor says. "Pak Harto is suffering from diverculitis. When he was admitted here, he suffered bleeding on his digestion canal. He has so far received some blood transfusions. We will do it everyday (until he gets better)," said Dr.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll commission misses deadline, blames others
Poll commission misses deadline, blames others Moch. N. Kurniawan and Ahmad Junaidi, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) admitted on Tuesday that it would not be able to announce the final results of the April 5 election on schedule due to delays in delivery from its Regional Elections Commissions (KPUDs) in far-flung provinces.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt sends more families away
Govt sends more families away JAKARTA: Minister of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs Rokhmin Dahuri sent off on Tuesday 35 families from the Banten regencies of Pandeglang and Serang to Majene in South Sulawesi, marking the start of a transmigration program geared toward areas with abundant fishing resources. Rokhmin said the government expected to move some 500,000 families to help the country exploit its fishing resources more and develop the industry.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto suffers digestion bleeding: Doctor
Soeharto suffers digestion bleeding: Doctor Muninggar Sri Saraswati Jakarta Former president Soeharto has to get blood transfusion in the next few days due to internal bleeding on his digestion track but overall his health condition is better than two years ago, a doctor says. "Pak Harto is suffering from diverculitis. When he was admitted here, he suffered bleeding on his digestion canal. He has so far received some blood transfusions. We will do it everyday (until he gets better)," said Dr.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Soeharto suffers digestion bleeding Page 2
* Soeharto suffers digestion bleeding Page 2 * Religious leaders told to stay away from politics Page 4 * Hundreds of bombs, weapons seized in Poso Page 5 * Fallacies in the thinking of the political elite Page 6 * 40 officials off to Singapore on taxpayers' dime Page 8 * Americans worry about Olympic terrorism Page 10 * China hit back at Britain and the U.S. Page 11 * Government launches third bond issue Page 13 * Test-tube multiple births declining Page 17
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt launches third bond issue amid strong demand
Govt launches third bond issue amid strong demand Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government issued on Tuesday bonds worth Rp 3 trillion (US$352.9 million), the third batch of domestic bond issues it has planned for this year to help finance the state budget.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hundreds of bombs, weapons confiscated in Poso arms searches
Hundreds of bombs, weapons confiscated in Poso arms searches Ruslan Sangadji, Poso A joint police and military unit found at least 168 homemade bombs, 102 firearms and 485 live bullets during three months of door-to-door searches for weapons since January in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi. Provincial police chief Brig. Gen. Taufik Ridha could not give an exact figure on Tuesday for the number of weapons confiscated during a follow-up operation this month.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dutch gives $4.4m to RI for election
Dutch gives $4.4m to RI for election JAKARTA: The Dutch government will give a grant of US$4.4 million to the Indonesian government so it can pay for the cost of holding the presidential election in July. The grant will be administered through the UN Development Program via the Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Koentjoro-Jakti. The launch of a book on cooperation between Indonesia, the Netherlands and the UNDP will follow the signing of the donation.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Training new councillors
Training new councillors The cheerful afternoon vote count in Jakarta and suburban areas on April 5 has produced new faces to serve on the Jakarta city council. Two new upstarts, the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) and the Democratic Party (PD) have provisionally won 18 and 16 seats respectively. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle(PDI-P), which previously had 30 seats, is now in third place with only 11 seats.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nabire administration seeks Rp 1.5 trillion for quake victims
Nabire administration seeks Rp 1.5 trillion for quake victims Nethy Dharma Somba, Jayapura Hundreds of residents in Nabire regency, Papua province, are still living in tents in their villages two months after a disastrous earthquake devastated the remote town in February, killing at least 37 people. Students in affected areas were also forced to study under makeshift tents as their schools had been destroyed or damaged by the quake, which measured 6.9 on the Richter scale.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Low gender budget angers official
Low gender budget angers official PALU, Central Sulawesi: A senior government official complained on Tuesday at the low awareness of Palu councillors on gender issues. Andiwan P. Berthalemba, head of the People's Empowerment Body (BPM), explained that his office demanded councillors increase their 2004 budget for gender empowerment, which currently stands at only Rp 10 million (US$ 1,250). "However, they rejected it on the grounds it was not a development priority in the municipality.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nigerian nabbed for Rp 70m heroin
Nigerian nabbed for Rp 70m heroin The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Police arrested a Nigerian citizen, identified as Fan Fan Okonkwo Jade, alias Ifanyi, 28, on Monday afternoon for alleged possession of 100 grams of heroin with an approximate street value of Rp 70 million (US$8,235). The detectives apprehended him at a restaurant on Jl. Agus Salim, Central Jakarta. "When we approached him, he stuffed two plastic bags of heroin inside his pants," the city police narcotics division chief Adj.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar to name Gus Dur-handpicked VP aspirant
Golkar to name Gus Dur-handpicked VP aspirant Kurniawan Hari and Indra Harsaputra Jakarta/Surabaya The Golkar Party agreed on Monday to devote its energies to forging a coalition with the National Awakening Party (PKB) to win the presidential election. The party will also select whoever is approved by PKB cofounder Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid as the running mate for Wiranto, who won the Golkar convention last week.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/Indra Harsaputra
JP/Indra Harsaputra POSSIBLE VP CANDIDATE: The Golkar Party's presidential candidate Wiranto (left) sits next to Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader Hasyim Muzadi at a national meeting of NU clerics in Surabaya, East Java. The clerics suggested during Tuesday's meeting that Hasyim could be better as a running mate with Wiranto than with President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the July 5 presidential election. ;AP;IRWIN FEDRIANSYAH;IMN; ANPAv..r..
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fallacies in the thinking of the political elites
Fallacies in the thinking of the political elites Muhammad Qodari, Jakarta Except for Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, or SBY as he is popularly known, who has confirmed Jusuf Kalla (JSK) as his running mate, other presidential hopefuls are still shopping around to find their most compatible vice presidential (VP) candidates.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Clerics say Ambon disaster provoked
Clerics say Ambon disaster provoked The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Religious leaders accused on Tuesday "third parties" of inciting the renewed violence in Ambon, Maluku province, and urged police to take firm action where necessary. Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Hindu, Buddhist and Confucian leaders from the Indonesian Committee for Religion and Peace said that "provocation" was the best explanation for the violence that had killed over 30 since Sunday.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
checked but please define acronym in bold, thanks
checked but please define acronym in bold, thanks Bilateral cooperation in maritime sector offers good future If there is any sector where Indonesia and the Netherlands find common ground, then it's undoubtedly the maritime sector. The future for cooperation looks bright indeed.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
The President is the highest leader in this country. To cope
The President is the highest leader in this country. To cope with such responsibility, he or she must be in good shape -- both physically and mentally. Therefore, it is right the General Elections Commission (KPU), in cooperation with the Indonesian Doctors Association (IDI) has set health requirements for both the president and vice president.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fragile peace revealed
Fragile peace revealed The clashes that have shaken Ambon over the past two days reveal the fragility of the peace that prevailed in the city after the Malino talks in February 2002. The signing of the government-sponsored Malino II peace pact brought to an end three years of bloody sectarian violence, sparked in January 1999 by a seemingly harmless spat between residents.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
CFC offers sport and entertainment
CFC offers sport and entertainment JAKARTA: The newly launched Celebrity Fitness Center offers a a one-stop service mixing sport and entertainment, its promotional material claims. The first and only gym of its kind in southeast Asia, the CFC, which was launched last week, was designed to make its members feel like celebrities, the release said.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
The rise of retired generals: Last wake-up call for reformists
The rise of retired generals: Last wake-up call for reformists Ardimas Sasdi, Berkeley, California Worried about the return of the military to power through the July 5 election and the subsequent resurgence of an authoritarian regime, respected Muhammadiyah chairman Syafii Ma'arif criticized civilians for not working hand in hand. He urged them to unite to halt the troubling trend. "The rise of military leaders is a logical consequence of the failure of the civilian government.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to let suspect Ba'asyir go
Government to let suspect Ba'asyir go P.C. Naommy and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights will release terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir when he completes his jail term on April 30 and deliver him to his family, the minister has said.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muhammad Qodari
Muhammad Qodari Jakarta 2. Sasdi -- The rise of ex-generals a last wake-up call for the reformists 2 X 30 The rise of retired generals the last wake-up call for reformists Ardimas Sasdi Berkeley, California
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mia not in lineup in RI vs. Holland Uber Cup opener
Mia not in lineup in RI vs. Holland Uber Cup opener Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A much-awaited contest in the world's women's badminton team competition Uber Cup between Indonesian and the Netherlands here next month might not be as highly charged as expected after Mia Audina was reported on Tuesday not to be included in the lineup for that match. Mia helped Indonesia win the Uber Cup in 1994.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore tourist arrivals up 12%
Singapore tourist arrivals up 12% SINGAPORE: Visitor arrivals in Singapore rose 12 percent in March to 625,603, with double-digit increases in the number of both holiday and business travellers, the tourism board said Tuesday. Indonesia, China and Japan were the top sources of travellers but there was also a marked increase in the number of visitors from Thailand and the Philippines, it said in a statement. Business-related travel climbed 17 percent, while holiday arrivals were up 11 percent.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Purnomo says OPEC may reset oil price range
Purnomo says OPEC may reset oil price range Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is reviewing its current oil price band to adjust to the U.S. dollar depreciation against major currencies and inflation, according to the cartel's top official. OPEC president Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the price band of US$22 to $28 per barrel was deemed no longer suitable for present conditions as it had been set in 2000.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to let terror suspect Ba'asyir go
Govt to let terror suspect Ba'asyir go P.C. Naommy and Muninggar Sri Saraswati Jakarta The Ministry of Justice and Human Rights will release terror suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir when he completes his jail term on April 30 and deliver him to his family, the minister has said.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI to hold energy seminar in Russia
RI to hold energy seminar in Russia Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Embassy to Russia plans to hold a seminar in September on the oil and gas industry to forge a bilateral investment cooperation. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro, who will attend the seminar, is scheduled to meet with Russian energy officials as well as businessmen in the sector.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
BCA's profit up 61.36%
BCA's profit up 61.36% JAKARTA: Publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA) announced on Tuesday that its net profit in the first quarter of this year rose by 61.36 percent to Rp 768.11 billion (about US$90.36 million) from Rp 476.02 billion in the same period last year. The bank said its net interest margin increased to 5.16 percent from 4.91 percent.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL rejects U.S, patrols in Strait of Malacca
KL rejects U.S, patrols in Strait of Malacca Hazlin Hassan Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on Tuesday rejected U.S. anti-terrorism patrols in the Malacca Straits and criticized Singapore for apparently suggesting it was incapable of protecting the crucial waterway. "We take strong objection to any suggestions that any third country should be involved in determining the safety or security of the Malacca Straits," Foreign Minister Syed Hamid told a news conference.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
City allots Rp 10b for final exams
City allots Rp 10b for final exams JAKARTA: The Jakarta administration has disbursed Rp 10 billion (US$1.17 million) to subsidize final exams for 131,846 high school seniors. "The students are mostly from special schools for disabled people, vocational schools and Islamic schools," an official at the city education agency, Satino, was quoted by Antara as saying on Tuesday. He said additional money from the central government would be disbursed in May.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/BANTI
JP/18/BANTI Bantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net. Fabio Scarpello Contributor Makassar Bantimurung is wedged in the mountains 41 kilometers north of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Here a 15-metre cascade of sparkling water gushes out between lushly vegetated limestone cliffs into a stream that flows through a jungle teeming with monkeys. This is no ordinary place; the great 19th century British naturalist Sir Alfred Russel Wallace considered it a paradise.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Country Profile --- The Netherlands
Country Profile --- The Netherlands Good governance: (sub-kop) A priority in Dutch development cooperation The objective of the Netherlands development cooperation policy is to combat poverty in the most sustainable way. Long- term results are given priority over short-term showcases. One of the central means to reach this objective is believed to be by investing in effective and democratic governance.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
During the workshop, participants will be introduced to case
During the workshop, participants will be introduced to case studies and exercises on working capital financing, cash-flow based lending and discounted cash flow techniques. Attention will also be given to the various aspects of monitoring and controlling such lending. For more information, please call PT OTI Transformasi Lintas Internasional. Phone: (021) 8379 5633/5272 or fax: (021) 8379 4968
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police complete Gunawan's dossiers
Police complete Gunawan's dossiers JAKARTA: The police have completed dossiers on four suspects involved in the forgery of identity cards for murder defendant Gunawan Santosa. The dossiers were submitted to the Jakarta Prosecutors' Office later in the day, city police detective chief Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Tuesday. The suspects are Gunawan, his mother Mulyati Santosa, his brother Caca and Andre Basuki.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarat Stock Exchange( in rupiah) on April 27, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarat Stock Exchange( in rupiah) on April 27, 2004 __________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume ___________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,000 25 500 Adhi Karya 440 -30 19,480,500 Adira Dinamika 2,775 25 2,044,500 AGIS Tbk 120 -5 2,492,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 125,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter...
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, April 28, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, April 28, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show 7:30 Music 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Entertainment News: Show Biz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador:
Message from the Ambassador: In conjunction with the Queen's Day anniversary on April 30, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Indonesia Ruud Treffers consented to a special interview with The Jakarta Post contributor T. Sima Gunawan on a variety of issues, including relations between the two countries and the Netherlands' presidency of the European Union. Question: What message do you want to extend on the anniversary of Queen's Day?
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Revised version -- done
Revised version -- done Netherlands, RI like husband and wife: Frans Seda T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta The relationship between the Netherlands and Indonesia is like the one between a husband and wife, "a love and hate relation," says senior economist and former economics minister Frans Seda. The two countries have strong relations in various fields, from economics and politics to culture and education, but the fact that the Netherlands was the former ruler of Indonesia remains.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
40 officials off to Singapore
40 officials off to Singapore Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Forty Tangerang Regency administration officials will spend their weekend in Singapore and it will all be paid for with the taxpayers' money after they engage in a two-day "comparative study" on Batam island, Riau province. The study apparently will be extremely scrutinized as the large group is comprised of 26 district chiefs and 14 officials at the regency administration in Tigaraksa.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thai govt holds fair to attract Indonesian tourists
Thai govt holds fair to attract Indonesian tourists Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta As part of an effort to attract tourists from Indonesia, the Thai government held a fair on Monday with travel agents and tourism operators from both countries being invited. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) director Eumporn Jiragalwisul said that TAT had staged the event in Indonesia as the country offered huge market opportunities.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nine RI diplomats to monitor RP elections
Nine RI diplomats to monitor RP elections Deutsche Press-Agentur Manila At least 124 foreign diplomats have applied for accreditation to observe the Philippines' general elections next month, the country's poll body said on Tuesday. The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) said the diplomats plan to spread out nationwide and monitor the vote in various polling precincts on May 10.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indosat sale opponent tries 'to serve the people'
Indosat sale opponent tries 'to serve the people' Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The sale of the government's 41.9 percent stake in state-owned telecommunications company PT Indosat in December 2002 proved to be a galvanizing moment for the company's general manager, Marwan Batubara, who quit his job and eventually took part in the election for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) as a candidate from Jakarta. "Initially, I was not interested in joining the DPD race.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Association to certify life insurance agents
Association to certify life insurance agents Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Life Insurance Association (AAJI) has issued a policy requiring all life insurance agents across the country to register themselves with the association for training and certification. Association vice chairman Eveline F. Pietruschka said on Tuesday that the policy, which aims to standardize the quality of all life insurance agents in the country, had been approved by the government.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI shares end at record high on earnings reports
RI shares end at record high on earnings reports Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Tuesday as gains in cigarette and mining blue chips on solid first quarter earnings drove the main index to hit a record high, dealers said. However, they said concerns over the violence in the eastern Maluku Islands and losses in many regional markets provided ammunition for local investors to take profit, capping gains.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP raises $400m via bond sale
RP raises $400m via bond sale MANILA: The Philippines raised US$400 million via an offer of global bonds maturing in 2011 and 2014, the Finance Department said on Tuesday. The bonds, based on two earlier issues, were sold to yield 8.184 percent and 8.484 percent for the 2011 and 2014 paper, respectively, the department said. -- AFP
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell 30% BNI stake: Official
Govt to sell 30% BNI stake: Official Rendi A. Witular and Urip Hudiono, Jakarta The government has decided to sell a maximum 30 percent stake -- not 51 percent as previously announced -- in publicly listed Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) in the second half of this year, according to a senior official. "We will sell only up to 30 percent of BNI shares.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest Norwegian fugitives
Police arrest Norwegian fugitives JAKARTA: A joint team of Indonesian and Norwegian police officers arrested two Norwegian fugitives, Bo Yngvar Eriksen, 30, and Joy Marius Eriksen, 25, in Denpasar, Bali, last Friday. The two reportedly entered Indonesia some time ago on fake passports. They are wanted in Norway for their alleged involvement in two big drug cases, which are called Snaroya and Kenwood.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military candidates questioned
Military candidates questioned From Koran Tempo Wiranto's statement that the real struggle is outside the Golkar Party convention rather than inside the organization, has come into reality with his victory as Golkar's presidential nominee. However, the public should be alert because military figures are striving to become candidates for top executive positions. Wiranto is a former aide of ex-president Soeharto so that he once enjoyed various New Order benefits.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Supreme Court hears Gus Dur's complaint
Supreme Court hears Gus Dur's complaint JAKARTA: The Supreme Court will consider the judicial review filed by former president Abdurrahan "Gus Dur" Wahid and the National Awakening Party (PKB) against a General Elections Commission (KPU) health exam ruling which is considered a stumbling block to his presidential bid.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Regent sues paper for libel
Regent sues paper for libel BITUNG, North Sulawesi: Bitung regent Milton Kansil filed a Rp 25 billion (US$ 3.125 million) defamation lawsuit on Tuesday against local daily Global News Manado. It was filed at Bitung district court by Milton's lawyer, James Karinda. The suit was prompted after the daily ran a story alleging the regent had masterminded recently the arson of 13 ships at a quay belonging to PT Megah Galaxy.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso helps enlist voters
Sutiyoso helps enlist voters Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has ordered chiefs of neighborhood units (RT) and community units (RW) to actively take part in the registration of eligible voters for the upcoming presidential election on July 5.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cilacap govt punishes employees
Cilacap govt punishes employees CILACAP, Central Java: Cilacap regency administration has disciplined at least 340 civil servants during the past week for playing truant during working hours. Adi Saroso, secretary to the Cilacap regency administration, said on Tuesday that the irresponsible civil servants had been officially reprimanded, and harsher punishment would follow if they repeated their misdeeds.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Makro opens new store in Palembang
Makro opens new store in Palembang Arief Suhardiman/Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Palembang/Jakarta Wholesaler chain PT Makro Indonesia opened on Tuesday a store in Palembang, South Sumatra, its 14th in the country, and pledged to open more stores this and next year. "Despite recent reports of the relocation or suspension of operations of several companies, we would like to reiterate that we will stay and expand our operation," company president Simon Collins said in Palembang.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
3 x 20
3 x 20 Landslide-hit road reopened to traffic after 42 bodies found JP/5/nabire 2 x 32 Nabire administration seeks Rp 1.5 trillion for quake victims JP/5/5PLN 2 x 26 Batam hit by electricity crisis, 500,000 affected JP/5/bomb 2 x 33 Hundreds of bombs and weapons confiscated in Poso arms searches
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Is it worth sacrificing their future?'
'Is it worth sacrificing their future?' The city administration has issued an ultimatum to the effect that the 65 students of the SMP 56 state junior high school in Melawai, South Jakarta, will lose formal academic recognition unless they transfer to other designated schools on Wednesday at the latest. The students of all schools in the city will sit their final exams from June 21 to June 26.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's illness revealed: It's diverculitis
Soeharto's illness revealed: It's diverculitis Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Former president Soeharto has to get blood transfusion in the next few days due to internal bleeding on his digestion track but overall his health condition is better than two years ago, a doctor says. "Pak Harto is suffering from diverculitis. When he was admitted here, he suffered bleeding on his digestion canal. He has so far received some blood transfusions.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minivan drivers oppose competition
Minivan drivers oppose competition BOGOR: Dozens of public minivan drivers working the Parung- Pasar Anyar and Bojong Gede-Pasar Anyar routes went on strike on Monday to protest the recent influx of competitors along their routes, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. During a rally outside the Office of Public Vehicles Control on Jl. Juanda, the drivers also demanded the authorities punish those police officers who broke their side mirrors and illegally confiscated their vehicle documents.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam hit by electricity crisis
Batam hit by electricity crisis Fadli, Batam, Riau Batam island has been faced with an electricity crisis since February, inconveniencing more than half million residents. The director of PT PLN Batam, Ery Ifyandri, said on Tuesday the crisis was caused by a shortage of properly working generators on the island. PT PLN Batam is a subsidiary of state electricity company PT PLN.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Testimony sought from Kupang locals
Testimony sought from Kupang locals KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: The Australian Federal Police (AFP) recently lodged a request with the East Nusa Tenggara provincial police to allow two Kupang residents to testify in an Australian court over the sinking of a ship loaded with illegal immigrants in 2001. The two were First Insp. I, a former intelligence officer, and MAA, a civilian employee at the provincial police, according to Brig. Gen. Edward Aritonang on Tuesday.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bold Priok victims want to testify
Bold Priok victims want to testify JAKARTA: A number of witnesses who were victims of the 1984 Tanjung Priok massacre demanded they be given a chance to testify at the ad hoc human rights tribunal, where a number of the prosecution's witnesses have rescinded earlier testimony.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Study in the Netherlands: Learning the international way
Study in the Netherlands: Learning the international way "The Netherlands is an excellent choice for continuing your studies," said Dina, a high school student in Semarang. Dina is one of many Indonesian students who intend to continue their studies in the Netherlands.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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checked but please define acronym in bold, thanks Bilateral cooperation in maritime sector offers good future If there is any sector where Indonesia and the Netherlands find common ground, then it's undoubtedly the maritime sector. The future for cooperation looks bright indeed.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Landslide-hit road reopened to traffic after 42 bodies recovered
Landslide-hit road reopened to traffic after 42 bodies recovered Imran Rusli, Padang The Ujung Gading-Panti road connecting Padang and Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, reopened on Monday after the route was cut by a deadly landslide last Friday that left 42 people dead, all passengers on the same bus. The PO ALS bus that was buried under an avalanche of mud during the deadly landslide has been cleared from the road. "Traffic has returned to normal," said Adj. Comr. M.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ambon explodes
Ambon explodes Ambon has proven to be a hot spot that can turn into killing field at anytime, with the likelihood of fierce horizontal and vertical conflicts. The horizontal conflicts are those among the citizens, the vertical, those between the citizens and the Military or police. The city that had been quiet and peaceful for months after prolonged deadly rioting, exploded again on Sunday.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/Indra Harsaputra
JP/Indra Harsaputra POSSIBLE VP CANDIDATE: The Golkar Party's presidential candidate Wiranto (left) sits next to Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) leader Hasyim Muzadi at a national meeting of NU clerics in Surabaya, East Java. The clerics suggested during Tuesday's meeting that Hasyim could be better as a running mate with Wiranto than with President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the July 5 presidential election. ;AP;IRWIN FEDRIANSYAH;IMN; ANPAv..r..
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Finance minister hopes for annulment of Prudential bankruptcy verdict
Finance minister hopes for annulment of Prudential bankruptcy verdict Abdul Khalik and Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Minister of Finance Boediono hopes the Supreme Court will annul the bankruptcy ruling against PT Prudential Life Assurance on the grounds that the company was a solvent entity with a solid financial performance. He said the bankruptcy ruling could further harm the country's investment climate and confidence in the insurance sector.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt holds closed-door meeting on martial law
Govt holds closed-door meeting on martial law Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta Coordinating minister for political and security affairs ad interim Hari Sabarno chaired a closed-door coordination meeting at the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Tuesday to discuss a variety of security issues. Those attending the meeting included TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto, National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar, Attorney General M.A. Rachman and Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ryamizard Ryacudu.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Busan to host 2005 APEC summit
Busan to host 2005 APEC summit SEOUL: A government panel selected on Tuesday South Korea's second-largest city, Busan, as the venue for next year's Asia- Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit. The biennial summit of 21 Asia-Pacific countries is scheduled for Nov. 20 and Nov. 21, 2005. Since November, South Korea has been reviewing applications from Seoul, Busan and the southern resort island of Jeju, which wanted to host the event. -- AP
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;ABDUL;CD ANPAf..r.. Banks-private-merger Pikko, CIC, Danpac announce a merger JP/13/merger Chinkara OKs bank merger plan Abdul Khalik The Jakarta Post Jakarta Bank Pikko, Bank CIC, and Bank Danpac announced on Tuesday that Chinkara Limited Capital, the majority shareholder of the three banks, had agreed to a merger proposal to create a bigger and stronger new bank.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) helps alleviate poverty
Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) helps alleviate poverty Within the extensive development cooperation program between the Netherlands and Indonesia, the Kecamatan Development Program (KDP) can be highlighted as a best-practice case. This World Bank implemented program has been financed from the beginning with very substantial contributions from the Netherlands government. The excellent results achieved by this program, are the main reason for the continued Dutch funding.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministerial decree on remedial exams released
Ministerial decree on remedial exams released Leony Aurora, Jakarta The Minister of National Education has issued a decree to officially reinstate second tests for junior and senior high school students who fail their national final examinations this year. Ministerial Decree No. 037/U/2004 on remedial tests, signed on April 26, also indicates the education ministry's determination to push ahead with national exams, regardless of mounting public outcry against them.
Wed, 28 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar, PDI-P battle for heart, mind of Hasyim
Golkar, PDI-P battle for heart, mind of Hasyim The Jakarta Post, Jakarta, Surabaya The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) and its arch rival, the Golkar Party are beefing up efforts to woo support from Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) -- and its 40 million followers -- in their bid to win the presidential election.