Archive: 3 April 2004
118 articles found
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
What's wrong with PT Kereta Api?
What's wrong with PT Kereta Api? The fierce price competition among airline companies serving domestic routes has apparently affected state railway company PT Kereta Api. PT KAI's 2003 net profit of Rp 70 million (around US$8,000) is not only unimpressive, but completely unbelievable for such a large company. But, is it true that the airline price wars are the only thing causing KAI's shocking performance? The frank answer is no.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police up pressure on Ba'asyir case
Police up pressure on Ba'asyir case P.C. Naommy, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are intensifying their investigation into Abu Bakar Ba'asyir's suspected involvement in terrorist activities in the country. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said on Friday that police had gathered sufficient evidence and testimonies that could implicate the Muslim cleric in terrorist attacks across Indonesia. "I am not so sure whether he can be said to be a suspect. I haven't received the report yet.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teachers demand civil servant status
Teachers demand civil servant status LHOKSEUMAWE, Aceh: About 2,000 temporary teachers gathered at the Lhokseumawe Council on Friday to demand that they be recruited as civil servants and their honorarium be raised. The teachers, some of whom have been working for more than two decades as temporary teachers in the conflict-torn province, also demanded that special incentives be given to those assigned in remote and critical areas.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/CITRA
JP/17/CITRA Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta When he started his company in 1993 in the East Java town of Malang with his younger brother, Taufik Ismail never imagined that PT Citra Pamerindo would become one of the country's preeminent event organizers, with an average of 70 events a year. "We didn't even have our own office when we started.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu The decentralization program launched by the government in 2001, including the delegation of further authority over education, has raised hopes in some areas, but sparked anxiety in others, especially among small towns and poor regencies.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SEKAT -- 1 x 42
1. SEKAT -- 1 x 42 'Sekaten' night market gets new look 2. CITRA -- 1 x 42 Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year 3. SEKATE -- 2 x 20 A short history of the 'sekaten' festival
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Citibank is
Citibank is unprofessional In December 2003, I received a brochure on the Member-Get- Member (MGM) program from Citibank Indonesia. It was mentioned that the grand prize would be a new Philips Home Entertainment system plus a 21" TV. As a Citibank credit card holder, I was interested in signing up for the program and advised my wife and my relatives to get Citibank credit cards. Up to mid February 2004, I was able to earn nine points in this program.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Saddened by people's
Saddened by people's disrespect for animals From Media Indonesia My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are held captive. It is strange that legally protected animals can be traded so openly in this area. I once passed this place about five years ago, when I left Jakarta for London.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Select fishing boats licensed
Select fishing boats licensed PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: The Ministry of Fisheries and Maritime Affairs has granted licenses to 800 foreign fishing boats to operate in the country's marine exclusive economic zone in a bid to ease the supervision of illegal fishing.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates reported for vote-buying
Candidates reported for vote-buying AMBON, Maluku: Two residents of Batumeja subdistrict have reported four legislative candidates from the Golkar Party to Ambon Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) for engaging in vote-buying, a Panwaslu official disclosed on Friday. Yantje Setyabudi, head of Ambon Panwaslu, said the two residents told Panwaslu officials that the four candidates -- who he identified only as RL, DO, YH and HL -- used various tricks to woo people to vote for Golkar.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tourist arrivals down 10.27% in February
Tourist arrivals down 10.27% in February The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of foreign tourist arrivals in the country fell by 10.27 percent in February compared with the previous month after the government implemented a new restrictive visa-on-arrival policy during the month. The Central Statistics Agency (BPS) reported on Thursday that foreign tourist arrivals in February reached 321,576, compared with 358,369 in January.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/CITRA
JP/17/CITRA Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta When he started his company in 1993 in the East Java town of Malang with his younger brother, Taufik Ismail never imagined that PT Citra Pamerindo would become one of the country's preeminent event organizers, with an average of 70 events a year. "We didn't even have our own office when we started.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stop showing supernatural mystery shows on TV
Stop showing supernatural mystery shows on TV This editorial refers to the news report that appeared on the front page of this newspaper last Wednesday -- the call by the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) for television stations to stop showing supernatural mystery shows that tended to be ambivalent about the divine. After watching these mystery shows, the MUI concluded that they not only failed to educate viewers, but they also tended to confuse people about God.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
What's wrong
What's wrong with PT Kereta Api? The fierce price competition among airline companies serving domestic routes has apparently affected state railway company PT Kereta Api. PT KAI's 2003 net profit of Rp 70 million (around US$8,000) is not only unimpressive, but completely unbelievable for such a large company. But, is it true that the airline price wars are the only thing causing KAI's shocking performance? The frank answer is no.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local businesses urged to take part in UN tenders
Local businesses urged to take part in UN tenders Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is urging more local enterprises to participate in procurement tenders held by international organizations under the United Nations (UN), to help further promote Indonesia's economy and its role in the global community.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines:Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief justice
* Headlines:Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief justice 2 * National:No parties offer voters comprehesive legal plan 4 * Archipelago:Authorities blamed for Poso attacks 5 * Opinion:What are people learning from election campaigns?
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tenure has no limit: House
Tenure has no limit: House Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Members of the House of Representatives (DPR) and politicians rejected the idea of limiting the tenure of the legislators, saying it was against democracy. They said the terms in office of legislators depended solely on the acceptance of their constituents who elected their representatives every five years. "The restriction violates democracy.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 No turning back for Indonesian democracy Satish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta 2. Khan6 -- American muslims and the politics of block voting 1 X 48 American Muslims and the politics of bloc voting M. A. Muqtedar Khan Chairman Political Science Department Adrian College Michigan 3. Nation6 -- The fight against corruption starts with the individual 1 x 30 All should join fight against graft Pravit Rojanaphruk The Nation Asia News Network Bangkok
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI-U.S. relationship
RI-U.S. relationship The articles as submitted by Ali Alatas in The Jakarta Post (March 31 and April 1) with all due respect, told us very little that is not already known. It could well be that from a diplomatic point of view, it is better to express an opinion that the relationship between the two countries (USA and Indonesia) are sound and solid, but perhaps in reality they are far from that.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nearly 1,000 people venerate dead whale in Vietnam
Nearly 1,000 people venerate dead whale in Vietnam HANOI: Nearly 1,000 people turned out to pay their respects to a dead whale discovered off the coast of southern Vietnam on Thursday, a local official said on Friday. The 25-metre-long whale was found floating dead in the sea around 500 metres off the coast of Ben Tre province, said Duong Thi Hien, a local official from the province 100 kilometres south of Ho Chi Minh City.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
New system an additional headache for court
New system an additional headache for court The country's highest judicial body, the Supreme Court, has been given more power with the March 31 transfer to the court of administrative and financial powers formerly belonging to the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, along with the implementation of Law No. 4/2004 on judicial power and Law No. 5/2004 on the Supreme Court.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 2
Rupiah Rates April 2 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,973.42 6,202.48 6,622.95 6,552.72 Brunei dollar 1 5,441.00 4,839.73 5,167.54 5,113.02 Canadian dollar 1 6,954.49 6,186.36 6,604.97 6,535.70 Swiss franc 1 7,196.11 6,402.18 6,834.44 6,763.71 Danish krone 1 1,508.49 1,341.48 1,432.67 1,417.23 Euro 1 11,238.95 9,998.90 10,674.10 10,563.53 Poundsterling 1 16,875.70 15,015.75 16,027.55 15,863.67 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,167.73 1,039.18 1,109.04 1,097.86...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- APril 6
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- APril 6 checked by rich E-commerce here like a baby learning to walk Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta E-commerce in Indonesia was pioneered by Sanur online bookstore website, at www.sanur.co.id. Mimicking the business ideas and strategies of Amazon.com, Sanur is the vanguard for e- commerce here and is paving the way for other companies wishing to enter the business.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stop showing supernatural
Stop showing supernatural mystery shows on TV This editorial refers to the news report that appeared on the front page of this newspaper last Wednesday -- the call by the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI) for television stations to stop showing supernatural mystery shows that tended to be ambivalent about the divine. After watching these mystery shows, the MUI concluded that they not only failed to educate viewers, but they also tended to confuse people about God.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monkey poaching out of control in Central Sulawesi
Monkey poaching out of control in Central Sulawesi Irvan NR, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi The sale of monkeys in Central Sulawesi province remains widespread, despite a ban by the government. The monkeys are usually displayed and sold along main roads in Central Sulawesi, including the trans-Sulawesi highway that runs through Poso regency and a highway along the West Coast of Donggala regency. The monkeys are usually caught by local residents who say they are pests.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- OVERSEAS STUDY -- April 4
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- OVERSEAS STUDY -- April 4 Gaining easier access to better job opportunities Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta In today's global economy, many companies tend to seek prospective employees with international-standard proficiency in foreign languages. And, as frequently advertised in printed media, multi-national companies offering job vacancies often prefer graduates from overseas universities rather than those who have graduated locally.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
No party offers comprehensive legal plan
No party offers comprehensive legal plan Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta None of the 24 political parties contesting the April 5 elections offered comprehensive programs to encourage the rule of law or uphold justice, an activist says. Mas Achmad Santosa, of the non-governmental organization, the Partnership for Governance Reform, said some parties appeared to have no idea at all about the importance of reforms to the legal system.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dengue status to stay extraordinary
Dengue status to stay extraordinary JAKARTA: Dengue fever has killed at least 587 people and hospitalized 50,854 others in 30 of the country's 32 provinces since Jan. 1, 2004, Health Minister Achmad Sujudi said on Friday. He also said although the dengue fever outbreak had appeared to subside, the extraordinary status imposed in 12 provinces would be maintained until after they were declared dengue-free.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sponsor job expo
Govt to sponsor job expo JAKARTA: In a bid to provide opportunities to job seekers, the central government will hold from April 27 to April 28 a job expo at the Jakarta Fairground in Kemayoran, Central Jakarta. In an interview with Tempo News Room, Kirnadi, director of employment and manpower development at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, said his office was planning to hold such an expo at least every other year.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
City to use Rp 300b for busway corridors
City to use Rp 300b for busway corridors Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Administration plans to use Rp 300 billion (US$34.9 million) of its Rp 836 billion reserve fund to finance the construction of the two additional busway corridors. "I have told my officials to use the reserve fund to finance the project.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
2004 elections not merely a big fiesta
2004 elections not merely a big fiesta Imanuddin Razak Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Jakarta iman@thejakartapost.com Today, nearly 147 million registered voters will throng polling booths nationwide with a single-minded agenda; to cast their votes to elect their representatives for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD), the House of Representatives (DPR), the Provincial Legislative Council (DPRD I) and the Regental/Municipal Legislative Council (DPRD II).
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. lists RI as among nations with worst trade barriers
U.S. lists RI as among nations with worst trade barriers Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia has been listed among 55 nations accused by the U.S. government of using unfair trade practices and barriers against U.S. exporters. The list is contained in a report entitled The National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers issued by the Office of the United States Trade Representatives (USTR). The U.S.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 Indonesian democracy: No turning back Satish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta All adult Indonesians who choose to do so go to the polls today to elect a new House of Representatives,the Council of Regional Representatives and local legislatures at provincial, regency and municipal levels. They will again exercise their voting rights in May and possibly in September to elect a new president and vice president.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Expatriates to stay in Indonesia during election
Expatriates to stay in Indonesia during election Rendy A. Witular and Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Samarinda As the peaceful 22-day legislative campaign period has come to a close and the nation's voters prepare for the polls on Monday, foreign nationals residing in the country appear to be staying for the general election, brushing aside fears of possible violence during the election process.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. RENDI: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. RENDI: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Expats to stay put during elections 2. POLLING: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Mega could lose to Susilo: Poll 3. STUDENT: 1 LINE, 21 COUNTS Most students to cast vote: Survey 4. WOMEN: 4 LINES, 11 COUNTS Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting women 5. CLEAN: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Party symbols still in place despite end of campaign 6. MUNI: 1 LINE, 27 COUNTS Elders call for informed vote
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
EDITORIAL BUAT SELASA 6 APRIL 2004
EDITORIAL BUAT SELASA 6 APRIL 2004 On judicial reform From a certain point of view, the action taken by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights last week to transfer its powers over judicial administrative and financial affairs to the Supreme Court is unquestionably a step in the right direction.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Homework from Gunawan
Homework from Gunawan While many people are still wondering why some suspects in bank fraud cases have been released one after the other from police detention, we are jolted by another drama: The attempted escape of a murder suspect from a paddy wagon that was transporting him from a penitentiary to the court.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government to bring bird flu under control by July
Government to bring bird flu under control by July Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government expected to able to contain the spread of bird flu by July as fewer provinces were reporting the disease, the Ministry of Agriculture announced on Friday. "We have noticed only few provinces are still infected with the disease and the number of chickens infected (in the farms) is also decreasing.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poor security at ITC Roxy Mas
Poor security at ITC Roxy Mas From Kompas On Feb. 23 I took my three children to ITC Roxy Mas, Central Jakarta. We wanted to have our cellular phone repaired. As it was difficult to find a parking space, my third child and I got out of the car, while my two other children, who are of driving age, tried to find a parking space.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Support for KPK
Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26. The Partnership is a multi-stakeholder initiative and has been inclusive from the very beginning. It cooperates with the government, NGOs and business associations on both national and local levels.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/Boedi
JP/13/Boedi Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikes The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government's 6.5 percent inflation target for this year would still be attainable despite hikes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and local telephone rates, Minister of Finance Boediono said. "A hike in one or two commodities will not necessarily trigger price hikes in other commodities.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Upgrade trains for traffic relief
Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system. At the moment, the Bogor to Jakarta and Bekasi to Jakarta lines transport thousands or tens of thousands of people between the cities each day.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Emulating Singapore's visionary leaders Aziz Alumni of Faculty of Economics University of Indonesia Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Aziz@fmi.com 2. Sasdi -- Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education 2 X 30 Local autonomy offers better opportunities to improve education Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Indonesian democracy: No turning back Satish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta The first phase of Reformasi succeeded in bringing to the surface hidden problems of the New Order. It was a very emotional period of Indonesia's history. It showed that no modern country can accept the rule of a single dictator for ever. People need economic growth. That is why the New Order lasted so long. But economic growth at any price is not enough. People also need freedom.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI-U.S. relationship
RI-U.S. relationship The articles as submitted by Ali Alatas in The Jakarta Post (March 31 and April 1) with all due respect, told us very little that is not already known. It could well be that from a diplomatic point of view, it is better to express an opinion that the relationship between the two countries (USA and Indonesia) are sound and solid, but perhaps in reality they are far from that.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting women
Mega, Rachma accused of exploiting women The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A feminist has criticized the country's prominent female party leaders for exploiting women in their political campaign.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year
Citra Pamerindo organizes 70 events a year When he started his company in 1993 in the East Java town of Malang with his younger brother, Taufik Ismail never imagined that PT Citra Pamerindo would become one of the country's preeminent event organizers, with an average of 70 events a year. "We didn't even have our own office when we started. We ran the company from our car as our mobile office," Taufik Ismail told The Jakarta Post here last week.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 x 25
2 x 25 Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM JP/5/poso 2 x 23 Authorities blamed for Poso attacks JP/5/riot 4 x 10 Mob riots in retaliation against developer JP/5/BUSUK 1 x 43 Lists of more crooked politicians released he said. JP/5/MONKEY 1 x 50 Monkey poaching out of control in Central Sulawesi
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flandi, Eng Hian edge out top seeds
Flandi, Eng Hian edge out top seeds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's players moved closer to an all-Indonesia final in the men's doubles at the Korea Open badminton tournament, with two pairs managing to advance to the semifinals. Sixth seeds Flandi Limpele and Eng Hian upset host pair and top seeds Kim Dong-moon and Ha Tae-kwon 15-12, 15-12 in the quarterfinals on Friday to book a semifinal place against seventh seeds Sang Yang and Zhang Bo of China.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Registration cut-off set for Saturday
Registration cut-off set for Saturday The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Saturday is the deadline for unregistered voters to report to local election officials, while registered voters are given until one day before April 5 to acquire their required cards. Mulyana W.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inmates allegedly helped Gunawan plan to escape
Inmates allegedly helped Gunawan plan to escape Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two inmates at Salemba Penitentiary and an ex-convict allegedly helped defendant Gunawan Santosa in his foiled escape attempt on Tuesday on his way from the prison to the North Jakarta District Court. Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to tender 13 geothermal areas
Govt to tender 13 geothermal areas Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to tender 13 geothermal working areas to develop the underutilized energy resource for electricity and other industries. "The government will the working areas to interested investors through a tender.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian terror suspects confess
Malaysian terror suspects confess MALAYSIA: Four repentant Malaysians have admitted to being members of the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) terror group and apologized for their roles in deadly bomb attacks in Indonesia, saying they were following a fatwa, or religious edict, from Osama bin Laden which was "the wrong path". The four -- currently awaiting trial in Indonesia -- made their confessions to a TV station for a documentary that will be screened in Malaysia on Friday night.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Animal rescues in photo exhibit
Animal rescues in photo exhibit YOGYAKARTA: In cooperation with the Yogyakarta Wild Animal Rescue Center (PPSJ) and the Association of Indonesian Photographers (PFI), Melia Purosani Hotel is holding a photo exhibition of animal rescues. Titled Long Call, the exhibition was officially opened on Friday evening by the wife of the Yogyakarta governor, Sultana GKR Hemas. Located in the hotel's mezzanine area, the exhibition will run until April 15.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Violence in S. Thailand fueled by frustration
Violence in S. Thailand fueled by frustration Agencies, Bangkok Killings, torture and kidnappings of residents in southern Thailand by government agents have fueled the deadly violence now sweeping the Muslim-majority region, Deputy Prime Minister Chaturon Chaisang said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience Aziz Analysts Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Amid numerous polls and surveys, the race for Indonesian leadership (presidency) in 2004 general election does not offer a new, refreshed hope for the people of Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Authorities blamed over Poso attacks
Authorities blamed over Poso attacks Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu, Central Sulawesi Christian and Muslim leaders in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, lamented on Friday that local security forces had been unable to prevent renewed attacks blamed on mysterious gunmen in the religiously divided regency.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience
Leadership and national character: Singapore's experience Aziz Analyst Kuala Kencana, Irian Jaya Amid numerous polls and surveys, the race for Indonesian leadership (presidency) in 2004 general election does not offer a new, refreshed hope for the people of Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elders call for informed vote
Elders call for informed vote Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting. "Vote for leaders instead of rulers," said the statement, called the Jakarta Communique, signed by dozens of well-respected citizens. Among them were former home affairs minister Surjadi Soedirja, former Army deputy chief Lt.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 No turning back for Indonesian democracy Satish Mishra Chief Economist UNSFIR/UNDP Jakarta 2. Sabado -- 1st May 2004: EU enlargement and its future foreign policy. 1 X 30 EU enlargement and its foreign policy Sabato Della Monica EU Ambassador to Indonesia Jakarta
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
A short history of the 'Sekaten' festival
A short history of the 'Sekaten' festival The Sekaten festival dates back to the year 1939 Saka on the Javanese calendar, or 1477, when Raden Patah of Demak Bintoro founded the Grand Mosque of Demak, with the support of the wali (propagators of Islam on Java island).
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Thank God the campaign period is finally over'
'Thank God the campaign period is finally over' The competing political parties and candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) have taken down their flags, posters or banners from public places on Friday as the legislative election is only two days away. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents on the effectiveness of party of all those symbols. Dini Ismaya, 29, is a staff researcher at the National Atomic Regency.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
National exams for quality control: Govt
National exams for quality control: Govt Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The national final examinations will continue, as they serve as a standard to measure the effort made by students and teachers and function as a quality control, the government says.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Upgrade trains
Upgrade trains for traffic relief There have been several options discussed about trying to deal with the gridlock traffic in Jakarta. Notable ideas are a light rail system and the busway. There is another option not yet discussed -- a train system. At the moment, the Bogor to Jakarta and Bekasi to Jakarta lines transport thousands or tens of thousands of people between the cities each day.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat viruses
ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat viruses Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase. But with the number of Internet Service Providers (ISP) operating here -- currently some 70 companies -- competition will be tight, as each will certainly try to fight for a slice of the market.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
What learning is emerging from the election?
What learning is emerging from the election? Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta The elections in Indonesia would probably reasonably be heralded around the world as another step in the right direction for democracy. Such an analysis is, though, not really very deep in considering what has been going on here during the election campaigning and what the prospective candidates have been laying out as their agenda for the voting public.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Man found dead in rented house
Man found dead in rented house TANGERANG: A man was found dead on Thursday evening with a knife lodged in his neck at a rented house in the Poris Gaga area in Batu Ceper. Batu Ceper Police chief Insp. Cecep Subagya said on Friday the man was identified as Maryanto, 43. Based on information from his roommate Haris, Maryanto had arrived from Purbalingga, Central Java, a day earlier to look for a job.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
On Illegal logging
On Illegal logging In response to the article House tells foreign NGOs to be 'fair' (The Jakarta Post, March 24), head of Commission III of the House of Representatives (DPR) has quite clearly got it wrong. For the record, during the Rainbow Warrior investigative tour to Indonesia in January and February this year, at no time did Greenpeace advocate a trade boycott of tropical logs from Indonesia.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election day a holiday: Govt
Election day a holiday: Govt The government has officially confirmed the election day of April 5 as a national holiday to give adequate time for eligible voters to exercise their right to vote. Ad interim coordinating minister for political and security affairs Hari Sabarno said the declaration was formalized through a decree issued by President Megawati Soekarnoputri on Friday. "The election day should be declared a national holiday under the Election Law," Hari said.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati risks losing both elections: Survey
Megawati risks losing both elections: Survey M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri risks losing her bid in the upcoming presidential election against her former top security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, while the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) she leads is predicted to come second after the Golkar Party, two opinion polls revealed.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poor knowledge of chemistry
Poor knowledge of chemistry From Koran Tempo I learned from a mass-media report, that on March 25, three persons died instantly when a tube containing ammonia gas exploded at a gas filling company, PT Kimia Bahagia, Tangerang. Ammonia gas is used in ice-making factories in Jakarta and its surroundings. Unfortunately, Indonesians generally have a poor knowledge about chemistry and do not pay attention to safety precautions needed when dealing with chemicals.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/poso
JP/5/poso Authorities blamed over Poso attacks Ruslan Sangadji The Jakarta Post Palu, Central Sulawesi Christian and Muslim leaders in Poso regency, Central Sulawesi, lamented on Friday that local security forces had been unable to prevent renewed attacks blamed on mysterious gunmen in the religiously divided regency.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PKPB allegedly most corrupt party
PKPB allegedly most corrupt party SEMARANG: Concern for the Nation Functional Party (PKPB) tops the list of political parties allegedly engaged in vote-buying, an official at Semarang Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said on Friday. Similarly, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) ranked first, but in this case for allegedly violating election rules, with 158 cases, said Nur Hidayat Sardini, the chairman of Semarang Panwaslu, on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta must protect its mangrove forests
Jakarta must protect its mangrove forests Nirwono Joga, Chairman, Indonesian Landscape Architecture Study Group, Jakarta The Agricultural and Forestry Service has introduced its mangrove eco-tourism program, an idea in the works for quite a while. This program is actually an effort to commercialize, not conserve, mangrove forests. It is obvious that the Jakarta provincial administration is excellent at "selling" assets, rather than protecting and conserving them.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medan land conflict continues
Medan land conflict continues The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Disturbances involving hundreds of residents continued in Medan, North Sumatra, on Friday, with four trailer trucks belonging to a housing developer being set on fire. No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred just three days ahead of the national legislative elections on Monday. The truck drivers escaped uninjured as they fled when the enraged crowd launched the attack at the upmarket Citra Garden housing complex on Jl.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Seven held for counterfeiting
Seven held for counterfeiting SEMARANG: Central Java Police were holding seven people on Friday on suspicion of belonging to a counterfeiting ring in Tawangmangu, Karanganyar regency, some 50 kilometers east of Surakarta municipality. Three more suspects are at large, according to Central Java Police chief Insp. Gen. Didi Widayadi.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- April 4 -- Overseas Study
FOR FOCUS ISSUE -- April 4 -- Overseas Study Caution necessary when considering overseas education Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School, Jakarta. Nobody would question the statement "we live in a competitive world". It is, and indeed has long been, a growing reality that competition influences, and to a considerable degree determines, the way we live our lives. Globalization has probably added to and speeded up this process.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPUD distributes Braille templates
KPUD distributes Braille templates BANDUNG: The Bandung General Elections Commission (KPUD) distributed on Friday 85 braille templates to poll committees in 26 districts across Bandung municipality. The distribution of the templates is aimed at helping 24,000 blind people in Bandung vote, according to Benny Moestofa, the chairman of Bandung KPUD. The templates were handed over by Benny to Dada Rosada, the mayor of Bandung, during a ceremony held at Wyata Guna Blind Residence on Jl.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local governments rely on themselves in fighting dengue
Local governments rely on themselves in fighting dengue Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Pekalongan, Central Java Rini, a student at Podosugih 1 elementary school here, answers a question about the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes that carry the dengue fever virus. "They breed in clean water that does not come in contact with the ground," she says in a timid voice.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. remains preferred destination
U.S. remains preferred destination T. Sima Gunawan Contributor Jakarta FOR Focus Issue - April 4, 2004 - Overseas Study Studying abroad is the dream of many students who want the chance not only to pursue a good education, but also to broaden their horizons and to learn a foreign language.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students regard 'golput' as irresponsible
Students regard 'golput' as irresponsible A. Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The surprising results of the Atmajaya Catholic University's survey of the enthusiasm of students toward the April 5 legislative election show that, contrary to public perception, most university students in Greater Jakarta plan to vote on Monday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief Justice
Judicial reform, not just lip service: Chief Justice Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan has pledged to prove wrong skepticism on reforming the country's judiciary, saying courts would be free from corruption within the next 15 years at most. "Making improvements, considering recent conditions, is not as easy as turning your hands over. It takes time and people must understand this," he said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Edict issued to delay poll in remote areas
Edict issued to delay poll in remote areas The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Jayapura President Megawati Soekarnoputri signed on Friday a regulation in lieu of law to enable the country to hold the legislative election on Monday as scheduled, while also authorizing the General Elections Commission (KPU) to delay the election in several remote areas due to logistic problems.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marine to safeguard polls
Marine to safeguard polls JAKARTA: The Navy will make available three battalions of its Marine troops to help the National Police safeguard the election day on Monday, a top Navy officer said on Friday. "The three battalions are ready to be deployed upon request by the National Police," said Navy chief of staff Adm. Bernard Kent Sondakh.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PSSI hands axed five four-month suspension
PSSI hands axed five four-month suspension Zakki Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has disciplined five players by suspending them from the national team for four months. Mukti Ali Radja and Djet Donal La'ala of Persija Jakarta, Kurniawan Dwi Julianto of Persebaya Surabaya, I Putu Gde of Arema Malang and Isnan Ali of Persikota Tangerang were deemed to have violated disciplinary ethics ahead of the team's trip to Kuala Lumpur for a friendly game.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Sekaten' night market gets new look
'Sekaten' night market gets new look Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta If you were to visit Yogyakarta's Alun-Alun Utara (northern square) in search of the night market you might be surprised by the venue's new look. Thanks to private Surabaya-based event-organizer PT Citra Pamerindo, the once traditional market or sekaten has been transformed into an entertainment and trade expo.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Perfection? Not at all!
Perfection? Not at all! "Committed to Perfection" , that is the slogan which is supposed to convince potential customers to subscribe to Indosat Internet Services. Furthermore, Indosat wants the public to believe that full customer satisfaction is maintained under all conditions (see their Website!). Eleven e-mails and seven (!) phone-calls to Indosat Customer Support remained unsuccessful. For over two months I have been facing difficulties in using the Indosat National Access Number.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Support for KPK
Support for KPK We would like to apologize to Patrick Guntensperger for the lack of information on the Partnership for Governance Reform that became apparent in his letter to The Jakarta Post on March 26. The Partnership is a multi-stakeholder initiative and has been inclusive from the very beginning. It cooperates with the government, NGOs and business associations on both national and local levels.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lists of more crooked politicians released
Lists of more crooked politicians released Oyos Saroso H.N. and Hasrul, The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung/Kendari Non-governmental organizations made public on Friday the names of crooked politicians in Lampung and Southeast Sulawesi provinces and urged people not to vote for them in the legislative election on Monday. An alliance of 38 student, academic and journalist groups said there are at least 190 unscrupulous politicians in Lampung, who were currently contesting the election.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council's China trip opposed
Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents. Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayers' money. "What's the use of such a visit at the end of our term? It's absolutely illogical," he said on Friday. Council speaker Dharmono K.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikes
Govt won't revise inflation target despite price hikes The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's 6.5 percent inflation target for this year would still be attainable despite hikes in the prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and local telephone rates, Minister of Finance Boediono said. "A hike in one or two commodities will not necessarily trigger price hikes in other commodities. In fact, the price of other commodities or services may go down," Boediono said at a seminar on the economy.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ballot paper counting
Ballot paper counting From Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country. It was also open secret during the New Order era that ballot boxes containing ballot papers could easily be changed with other ballot boxes containing ballot papers marked in favor of a particular party in the polls.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Party symbols remain in place
Party symbols remain in place Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the fact that the cooling-off period following the official election campaign was supposed to mean the ridding of the city of election posters and banners, many areas of the city were still awash with them on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESS
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE --- INTERNET BUSINESS For The Jakarta Post, April 06, 2004-04-02 More effort needed to boost hotspots Using e-mail in lieu of the mobile telephone to communicate with family members, friends, colleagues and clients has lowered the cost of staying in touch. Now, the good news is that getting online is becoming easier than ever.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits
Ladia Galaska controversy: Reconsidering the costs and benefits of an environmental destruction Andri Gunawan Wibisana Lecturer Environmental Law School of Law University of Indonesia Jakarta mragw@yahoo.com On March 9, 2004, President Megawati Soekarnoputri finally gave her approval to the Ladia Galaska highway project, expecting that the controversy surrounding the project would finally come to an end.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand
Jambi teachers to get trip to Thailand JAMBI: More than 100 subdistrict heads in Bungo regency, Jambi province, are scheduled to go to Thailand for a comparative study. Zardianto, the head of the administrative section at the Jambi Immigration Office, said the planned trip was made public after more than 100 subdistrict heads descended on the office to apply for passports. "All of them said they were going to Thailand for a comparative study," he said on Friday.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Easter brunch on offer at Hyatt Regency
Easter brunch on offer at Hyatt Regency YOGYAKARTA: The Hyatt Regency Yogyakarta Hotel on Jl. Palagan Tentara Pelajar is offering a special Easter brunch at its Kemangi Bistro Restaurant on Sunday, April 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For Rp 99,000++ per adult and Rp 59,000++ for children under the age of 12, diners will be able to choose from a wide selection of dishes, including smoked salmon platter with horseradish crepe and onion rings, beef Wellington, waffle, cross buns and tiramisu.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/SEKATE
JP/17/SEKATE 'Sekaten' through times Sri Wahyuni The Jakarta Post Yogyakarta The Sekaten festival dates back to the year 1939 Saka on the Javanese calendar, or 1477, when Raden Patah of Demak Bintoro founded the Grand Mosque of Demak, with the support of the wali (propagators of Islam on Java island).
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former officials, activists urge voters to use their heads
Former officials, activists urge voters to use their heads Muninggar Sri Saraswati The Jakarta Post Jakarta A number of former officials of the New Order government, activists and public figures signed a public statement on Friday urging people to use their critical faculties when voting. "Vote for leaders instead of rulers," said the statement, signed by dozens of well-respected citizens.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today
Election 2004 is for tomorrow, not for today Wimar Witoelar InterMatrix Communications Jakarta wimar@perspektif.net Around 145 million Indonesian voters will go to the poll stations around the country today. There has not been as much international news about Indonesia as there was in the past. The trouble spots in the world command the major news stories, because of their direct impact on the home countries of the global news services.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls
Mass prayer held in Medan for safe polls MEDAN, North Sumatra: Religious leaders held mass prayers for 3,000 people in Medan on Friday at the governor's office, asking God for safe and peaceful elections. The prayer, held just three days prior to the April 5 elections, was attended by, among others, North Sumatra Governor Rizal Nurdin and top police and military officers as well as leading political party figures in the province.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Traffic violations soar ahead of elections
Traffic violations soar ahead of elections The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The number of traffic violations committed during the election campaign period in Greater Jakarta increased 2,500 percent when compared to the previous election campaign period in 1999. Jakarta Police records revealed on Friday that a total of 14,478 traffic offenses took place during this year's campaign period from March 11 to April 1. In 1999, the number of violations was only 579 cases.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Coral Reefs in the world
Coral Reefs in the world UNEP-WCMC World Atlas of Coral Reefs (2001) Rank Country & locations Coral area World total Prognosis for the Future (Km2) 1 Indonesia 51,020 17.95% Mostly poor, some fair/good 2 Australia 48,960 17.22% Good, bleaching only threat 3 Philippines 25,060 8.81% Mostly poor, very few good 4 France (3 oceans) 14,280 5.02% Good, bleaching threat 5 Papua New Guinea 13,840 4.87% Good, many threats looming 6 Fiji 10,020 3.52% Good/fair, bleaching threat 7 Maldives 8,920 3.14%...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, April 3, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, April 3, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Hembing 10:00 Sports 11:30 Battle of Wits 12:30 p.m. Traditional Performances 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Live Report: Peresmian Pasar Lelang 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Documentary 5:00 TV Drama: Kawanku 6:00 TV Series 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 8:00 Comedy Drama: Panwaslu 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Film 10:30 Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Coral Reefs in the world
Coral Reefs in the world UNEP-WCMC World Atlas of Coral Reefs (2001) Rank Country & locations Coral area World total Prognosis for the Future (Km2) 1 Indonesia 51,020 17.95% Mostly poor, some fair/good 2 Australia 48,960 17.22% Good, bleaching only threat 3 Philippines 25,060 8.81% Mostly poor, very few good 4 France (3 oceans) 14,280 5.02% Good, bleaching threat 5 Papua New Guinea 13,840 4.87% Good, many threats looming 6 Fiji 10,020 3.52% Good/fair, bleaching threat 7 Maldives 8,920 3.14%...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council's China trip opposed
Council's China trip opposed TANGERANG: The Banten Provincial Council's plan for a trip to China at the end of their term in office in August, met strong opposition from some of its members and residents. Councillor Yayat Suhartono lambasted the plan, saying it would be a waste of taxpayer money. "What's the use of such a visit as at the end of our term? It's absolutely illogical," he said on Friday. Council speaker Dharmono K.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, April 3, 2004 Exhibitions * Photo Sosok by Buldanul Kuhri at Kedai Kebun Forum's Stage, Jl. Tirtodipuran 3 (Tel./Fax. 0274-376114, e-mail: kkforum@indosat.net.id), until April 6. * Biboki Weaving Monet Tok Tan'ni - Skill for Life, at Cemeti Art House, Jl DI Panjaitan 41 (Tel./Fax. 0274 371015, e-mail: cemetiah@indosat.net.id, website: www.cemetiarthouse.com), until April 5.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investors
Thailand Elite launched to lure Indonesia investors Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Thai Embassy launched a new program on Friday called Thailand Elite, which is aimed at attracting investors from Indonesia. The program, which offers various membership privileges, has already been introduced in a number of Asian and Western countries, such as China, Japan, Korea, Germany and France.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unprofessional
Unprofessional Sony service I purchased a Sony home theater DAV-S800 from a Sony dealer in Kelapa Gading for more than US$1,000 a little more that a year back. Recently, I started having problems with system and so I contacted the dealer who, in turn, asked me to contact a Sony Service Center in Harco, Mangga Dua in order to get it repaired.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- INTERNET BUSINESS -- April 6 ISPs compete for corporate clients, combat viruses Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta This year, the Internet user population in Indonesia is expected to grow by around 50 percent. This may seem like a huge increase. But with the number of Internet Service Providers (ISP) operating here -- currently some 70 companies -- competition will be tight, as each will certainly try to fight for a slice of the market.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Saddened by people's
Saddened by people's disrespect for animals From Media Indonesia My heart is saddened every time I happen to pass kiosks selling animals in front of Pertamina Hospital. These kiosks have filthy cages where dozens of legally protected animals such as cassowaries, Bali starlings and orangutans are held captive. It is strange that legally protected animals can be traded so openly in this area. I once passed this place about five years ago, when I left Jakarta for London.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM
Police hand over Manggarai report to Komnas HAM Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, West Nusa Tenggara A team of detectives has completed its probe into the Manggarai shooting that killed six local residents and injured 26 others, a senior police officer said on Friday. Brig. Gen.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed
Rp 10b worth drugs destroyed The Jakarta Police's narcotics division on Friday burned US$1.17 million of confiscated drugs used as evidence in a series of cases since November. The evidence destroyed included 2.824 kilograms of heroin, 3.5 kg of crystal methamphetamine, 800 milliliters of liquid methamphetamine, and 50,000 ecstasy pills. However, the number of ecstasy pills destroyed was 5,000 less than the total police said they had seized from a West Jakarta home laboratory earlier this year.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta stock Exchange (in rupiah) on April 2, 2004 ________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _________________________________________________________________________ ABDI Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 -25 60,500 Adhi Karya 200 25 35,596,000 Adira Dinamika 2,100 -100 1,533,500 AGIS Tbk 130 5 255,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 0 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 -50 500 Alter Abadi Tbk...
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education
Decentralization poses opportunities and challenges in education Ardimas Sasdi Staff Writer The Jakarta Post Berkeley, California ajambak@calmail.berkeley.edu The decentralization program launched by the government in 2001, including the delegation of further authority over education, has raised hopes in some areas, but sparked anxiety in others, especially among small towns and poor regencies.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ballot paper counting
Ballot paper counting From Republika During the New Order era, we often read reports about the discovery of a number of ballot boxes containing marked ballot papers (usually for the opposition party) in forested or swampy areas in remote places of the country. It was also open secret during the New Order era that ballot boxes containing ballot papers could easily be changed with other ballot boxes containing ballot papers marked in favor of a particular party in the polls.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poor knowledge of chemistry
Poor knowledge of chemistry From Koran Tempo I learned from a mass-media report, that on March 25, three persons died instantly when a tube containing ammonia gas exploded at a gas filling company, PT Kimia Bahagia, Tangerang. Ammonia gas is used in ice-making factories in Jakarta and its surroundings. Unfortunately, Indonesians generally have a poor knowledge about chemistry and do not pay attention to safety precautions needed when dealing with chemicals.
Sat, 03 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI urged to utilize geothermal power
RI urged to utilize geothermal power SANUR, Bali: Out of a total estimated 20,000 megawatt (MW) geothermal reserve in Indonesia, only 832 MW has been utilized. The small amount of geothermal power being utilized by Indonesian companies is cause for concern for us all, as the country's 20,000 MW reserve is 40 percent of the total geothermal reserves in the world, said Sukesan Soemarinda, a senior official at state-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina.