Archive: 30 April 2004
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Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prudential agents urge revision of flawed laws
Prudential agents urge revision of flawed laws Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta About 200 agents of PT Prudential Life Assurance rallied outside the Ministry of Finance on Thursday in support of the ministry's demand that Law No. 4/1998 on bankruptcy be amended. Heavy rain during the day did not stop the insurance agents from staging the demonstration, which was also aimed at protesting the commercial court declaring the insurance company bankrupt.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillor, official charged with graft as Poso refugees denied aid
Councillor, official charged with graft as Poso refugees denied aid Ruslan Sangadji, Palu A councillor and a government official have been named as suspects in the embezzlement of Rp 10 billion (US$1.16 million) meant to aid about 5,000 refugee families in the strife-torn regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ambon still tense but violence slows
Ambon still tense but violence slows The Jakarta Post, Ambon/Jakarta Religiously divided Ambon returned to a semblance of normalcy in some areas but tension remained high on Thursday after four days of bloodletting between Muslims and Christians, which has left at least 36 people dead and hundreds injured. In Jakarta, acting Coordinating Minister for Political and Security Affairs Hari Sabarno said that law enforcement and security patrols would be intensified to contain the violence.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bank owner evades charges
Bank owner evades charges The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police have halted investigation into Tong Muk Keung, the majority shareholder of the now defunct Asiatic Bank, in an alleged bank fraud and changed his status to witness. National Police director I of Economic and Specific Crimes Division, Brig. Gen. Samuel Ismoko said on Thursday there was not enough evidence to implicate Tong in the case.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh
Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh Tiarma Siboro and Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta The government is considering a slight alteration to the martial law currently in force across Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam to one which applies only in regions where it is considered necessary.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Enlarged EU: An additional market for RI
Enlarged EU: An additional market for RI In conjunction with the European Union's most extensive enlargement on May 1, 2004, the Head of the Delegation of the European Commission (EC) -- the executive arm of the European Union (EU) -- to Indonesia, Ambassador Sabato Della Monica talked to The Jakarta Post's journalist Veeramalla Anjaiah recently on various topics related to the enlargement.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to hold Ba'asyir on suspicion of terrorism
Police to hold Ba'asyir on suspicion of terrorism P.C. Naommy, Jakarta Police have dropped a clearer hint that they will not let Abu Bakar Ba'asyir walk free due to his alleged involvement in terrorist activities in the country. National Police Chief of Detectives Comr. Gen. Suyitno Landung Soedjono said on Thursday the police were currently preparing an arrest warrant for the cleric. Ba'asyir will complete his 18-month prison term for immigration offenses and document forgery on Friday.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Drivers told to respect law
Drivers told to respect law Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The police have been told to get tough on traffic violators in an effort to cut down on the number of accidents, many of which are caused by drivers flouting traffic rules. Theresia Kusumaningtyas, a psychologist at the University of Indonesia, said on Thursday the inconsistent enforcement of traffic regulations was responsible for the increasing number of traffic accidents.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
LG Electronics launches high-end TV to boost image
LG Electronics launches high-end TV to boost image Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta South Korean LG Electronics launched on Thursday a new high-end television set here as part of efforts to boost the company's image and sales in the country. The president of LG Electronics Indonesia, Young H.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Thailand faces long, hard fight in restive south Page 3
* Thailand faces long, hard fight in restive south Page 3 * Election ink may pose health hazard Page 4 * Government to build US$15b trans-strait tunnel Page 5 * 'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate Page 6 * Police assault Metro TV woman employee Page 8 * Mickelson heads field for New Orleans HP Classic Page 9 * UN threatens punishment for trafficking in WMD Page 11 * Ambon riots hurt stock market, rupiah Page 13 * RI scholars abroad place hopes in elections Page 19
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mentality that matters
Mentality that matters The blessing in disguise of the medium-to-horrible traffic jam on April 23 (compared to the really horrible traffic jam on April 21) is that I had a profound discussion with my driver during the traffic. And we shared our frustrations about the mentality of our people. Indonesians' interest in money is at an extraordinary level. The root of corruption, this mentality is almost impossible to change. The selfishness of our people is very frustrating.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Here comes the opposition
Here comes the opposition In this consensus-loving nation, publicly opposing another's ideas used to be taboo. During the repressive 32-year rule of Soeharto that ended in 1998, opposing the government's policy could mean jail. So strong was the attachment to unanimity, it occasionally took a bizarre turn. A case in point is that of a certain top government official, who boasted that he could make his secretary agree with him that it was cloudy out, even though it was a bright and sunshiny day.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto and Timor Leste
Wiranto and Timor Leste In the commentary Wiranto must face the storm by Pitan Daslani (The Jakarta Post, April, 26) there appears a truly astonishing paragraph, "Everybody put the blame on Wiranto as well as the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the police, despite their self- sacrificing devotion to the conception of the Republic of Timor Leste." Self-sacrificing devotion? Pardon me? They were devoted to bringing to the new state into being? This flies in the face of all the evidence.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pope names new envoy to RI
Pope names new envoy to RI JAKARTA: Pope John Paul II has appointed Don Albert Malcolm Ranjith Patabendige as the new Vatican Ambassador to Indonesia, replacing Renzo Fratini. Patabendige is currently the Assistant Secretary of the Holy See's Congregation for Evangelization of the Peoples, a position he has filled since Oct. 1, 2001. Born in Polgahawela, Sri Lanka, on Nov. 15, 1947, Patabendige was ordained a priest in 1975.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. MAGGIE 1x39
1. MAGGIE 1x39 RI scholars abroad place hope in election 2. SWAT 1x28 High-rise serves as training camp
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/TUNNEL
JP/5/TUNNEL Gov't plans to build US$15b cross-strait tunnel Oyos Saroso H.N. Bandarlampung, Lampung The government is planning to build a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra. A feasibility study for the project is to be conducted soon, and the tunnel is expected to be finished by 2015. The construction of the tunnel aims to facilitate the smooth flow of people between the two islands, which are the most populated among the islands of the vast archipelago.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/TUNNEL
JP/5/TUNNEL Govt invites private investors in tunnel project Oyos Saroso H.N. Bandarlampung, Lampung Private parties are expected to invest in the construction project of a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra. "Funding for the project will come from the government and private parties.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Men forge documents to marry other women: LBH APIK
Men forge documents to marry other women: LBH APIK Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Men who decide to practice polygamy must guarantee they can treat their wives equally, and indeed, a survey found they equally deceived their wives and future second or third wives in their attempt to remarry.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. AMBON: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. AMBON: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS Ambon still tense but violence slows 2. ACEH: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Govt ponders limited martial law in Aceh 4. PUTEH: 2 LINES, 13 COUNTS Puteh corruption case goes to KPK 5. THAI: 3 LINES, 11 COUNTS Tourists threatened in Thailand
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two former generals to steal the show
Two former generals to steal the show Pitan Daslani, Jakarta When the reform movement rocked the country in May 1998, the theme of the political campaign was "Drive president Soeharto out along with the Indonesian Military (TNI)." Six years later, Indonesians are now rallying behind two retired army generals in the race for the position Soeharto once occupied for 32 years.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, April 30, 2004
TV Today: Friday, April 30, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show: Saran dan Pendapat 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Museum Bahari valuable but neglected
Museum Bahari valuable but neglected Bambang Nurbianto The Jakarta Post Jakarta Like buried treasure, it's tough to find the Indonesian maritime history museum, which is hidden away in the corner between the busy Pasar Ikan and Pakin roads in Penjaringan, North Jakarta. The entrance to Museum Bahari is small two-meter wide gate with no clear sign advertising its existence, more proof the city administration does not seriously promote heritage in the area.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malnutrition still a problem
Malnutrition still a problem SAMARINDA, East Kalimantan: Malnutrition is still a cause for concern in East Kalimantan province, as 15.98 percent out of total 26,822 infants (5,103) in the province were reported as malnourished last year. Setyo Budi Basuki, the head of nutrition section at the East Kalimantan Health Office, said that the high rate of malnutrition in the province was largely due to poverty. There were 313,000 families in the province living under the poverty line last year. -- JP
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian scholars abroad place hope in election
Indonesian scholars abroad place hope in election Maggie Tiojakin, Contributor/Boston, Massachusetts, mathe_80@yahoo.com While millions of Indonesians stood in line, waiting for their turn at one of the 600,000 polling stations across the archipelago during the April 5 legislative election, Jaha Nababaan, 31, a Fulbright scholar currently studying Educational Media and Technology at Boston University, Massachusetts, had it easy.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Stop coercion, compromise; better to compromise'
'Stop coercion, compromise; better to compromise' The city administration has reported state middle school SMP 56 teachers to the police for supposedly teaching without a license. Although the land swap deal involving the school and a property developer has been controversial from the start, no amicable solution is in sight. The Jakarta Post asked some residents how they felt about the issue. Emmy NM, 32, is a florist.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election ink causes health problems: Study
Election ink causes health problems: Study Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta An independent investigation revealed on Thursday that the indelible ink used to mark the fingers of voters during the general election on April 5 could cause skin infections and even trigger cancer.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Manila dismisses terror threats
Manila dismisses terror threats THE PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Arroyo dismissed on Thursday warnings issued by the United States and Canada about terror threats in the Philippines. Arroyo's spokesman Ignacio Bunye retorted that both governments should check with their diplomats here to get the real situation. "They are persons on the ground and they know the real situation," Bunye said in a statement. The U.S.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mayor tells wives to mind own business
Mayor tells wives to mind own business Multa Fidrus, Tangerang As part of his efforts to establish good governance, Tangerang mayor Wahidin Halim has strongly admonished the wives of his subordinates not to interfere in their husbands' work, saying that such interference could adversely affect the credibility of the administration. "You are all the wives of senior officials here, including my own wife. You must never try to interfere with your husbands' work.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ambon Riot sets stock market, rupiah ablaze
Ambon Riot sets stock market, rupiah ablaze Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After posting an all-time record high, the Jakarta stock market plunged to its lowest level in a month on Thursday following fresh unrest in Ambon, the capital of Maluku province, which thus far has claimed more than 30 lives. The Jakarta Composite Index dropped by 1.95 percent or 15.966 points to 801.967, on volume of 1.53 billion shares worth Rp 987 billion (US$114 million).
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Private investors sought in tunnel project
Private investors sought in tunnel project Oyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung, Lampung Private parties are expected to invest in the construction project of a tunnel that will connect the major islands of Java and Sumatra. "Funding for the project will come from the government and private parties. But several consortia from European countries and China have also expressed an interest in investing in the project," said Harris Hasyim, head of the Lampung Development Planning Board (Bappeda Lampung).
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta
'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta Tantri Yuliandini, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Screams, claps and whistles greeted his arrival on stage at the Indoor Tennis Stadium in South Jakarta on Tuesday night. It was a rousing welcome fit for a rock star. The 3,000-strong audience of mainly under 30s that packed the stadium made it difficult to believe they had all come to watch a classical piano recital.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. MAKSIM -- 3 x 17
1. MAKSIM -- 3 x 17 'The Piano Player' mesmerizes fans in Jakarta 2. ORKES -- 1 x 40 RI violinists take part in Mrvica's concert 3. QUARTA -- 1 x 28 Quarta shows great virtuosity
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sanitation agency to manage market waste
Sanitation agency to manage market waste Damar Harsanto, Jakarta City market operator PD Pasar Jaya will save about Rp 10 billion (US$1.18 million) annually from its waste removal budget by contracting with the Jakarta Sanitation Agency to pick up the trash. "The sanitation agency will start removing the waste and transporting it to the dump next January at the latest," PD Pasar Jaya president director Prabowo Sunirman said on Thursday at City Hall.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
United to negotiate Nistelrooy's Real move
United to negotiate Nistelrooy's Real move Associated Press, Madrid Manchester United is prepared to negotiate the transfer of its star striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to Real Madrid, a Spanish newspaper reported Thursday. The leading sports daily Marca said United had withdrawn its "not-for-sale sign" at the March meeting of Europe's most powerful clubs, the G-14, and would sell van Nistelrooy to Madrid in the summer if the bid was big enough.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Future of Papua at risk
Future of Papua at risk JAYAPURA, Papua: Most of people in Papua living with HIV/AIDS are between 5 years and 29 years of age, or in their productive years, numbering 746 or 51 percent out of a total 1,454 people with AIDS in the province, according to government data. The group was followed by people between 30 to 39 years of age, numbering 361 and people 40 to 49 years of age, or 109, according to the data available at the Papua provincial health office.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Projects awarded with no bidding
Projects awarded with no bidding BEKASI: Members of the Bekasi Council have highlighted the absence of Rp 2.3 billion (US$270,588) in road construction projects from the 2004 budget proposal, raising the possibility of abuse because the projects were awarded without a tender. Councillor Sardjono Saputro said recently they would seek clarification from officials at the public works agency overseeing the projects.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gus Dur upbeat about medical test results
Gus Dur upbeat about medical test results The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite his strong aversion to what he claims is a discriminatory regulation, half-blind Muslim cleric Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid underwent the arduous medical examination required by the KPU on Thursday. Passing the examination is a prerequisite to being allowed to contest the July 5 presidential election.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU should be introspective
KPU should be introspective From Koran Tempo Members of the General Elections Commission (KPU) in executing the noble task of organizing smooth and successful elections should in fact be accountable for their performance to the entire population and almighty God. As a fellow citizen I would like to remind them that they will make valuable contributions toward the country's democracy only by maintaining honesty, sincerity and a high sense of devotion, while avoiding personal or group interests.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 40
1 x 40 Govt to build US$15b cross-strait tunnel JP/5/poso 2 x 33 Councillor and official charged as Poso refugees denied aid JP/5/PREMAN 2 x 16 Vendors rally against thuggery
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
More sectors to be opened to foreign investors
More sectors to be opened to foreign investors Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A government team established to formulate policies and guidelines to help jack up investment will soon finalize its on- going talks on opening up more sectors to foreign ownership. Theo F.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
People yearn for a strong leader, but not an authoritarian regime
People yearn for a strong leader, but not an authoritarian regime Sugianto Tandra, Jakarta The surprising victory of Gen. (ret) Wiranto as Golkar's presidential candidate has caused a wave of unease among reformists in the country, some of which has been reflected in various opinion pieces in The Jakarta Post over the past few days.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI violinists take part in Maksim's concert
RI violinists take part in Maksim's concert The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six Indonesian violinists performed with Maksim Mrvica in his Maksim The Piano Player Live Concert 2004 concert at Senayan Indoor Tennis Stadium on Tuesday, three of whom are still at music school. Karina Budhiathalia Soerjodibroto, 19, Anggie Arifin Sasongko, 22, and Apri Mela Prawidiyanti, 22, were three of the six hand- picked violinists to accompany the Croatian pianist.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Ambassador:
Message from the Ambassador: In conjunction with the Queen's Day anniversary on April 30, the 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?
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terrorism high in APEC agenda in Santiago
Terrorism high in APEC agenda in Santiago On the second day of his visit to Indonesia, Chilean President Ricardo Lagos Escobar gave a lecture on Thursday at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), met with the local business community and granted interviews to several journalists, including The Jakarta Post.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate Jusuf Wanandi Jakarta 2. Aan -- Indonesia's great leap forward 2 X 30 People yearn for a strong leader, but not an authoritarian regime Sugianto Tandra Jakarta
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Media groups lack union representation
Media groups lack union representation Tony Hotland Jakarta Despite widespread coverage of labor rights and trade unions by the press, it is a tad ironic that almost no mass media companies have employee unions. Research by the Alliance of Independent Journalists last year found that out of over 1,000 press companies nationwide, only three had trade unions registered with the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Woman held for deception
Woman held for deception CIREBON, West Java: Police arrested on Thursday Priscilla Syailendra, 36, for deceiving dozens of women seeking work overseas. The would-be migrant workers had been promised jobs in neighboring countries Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei Darussalam, but were instead sold as prostitutes in Batam, the gateway to those countries.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh corruption case goes to KPK
Puteh corruption case goes to KPK Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta The Aceh Police chief says he will hand over a case of alleged corruption involving Governor Abdullah Puteh to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) as soon as the police have uncovered sufficient evidence against him. "The KPK is very interested in this case, and fully supports the efforts to process the case legally. As soon as we obtain prima facie proof of his involvement in corruption, we will ask the KPK to question him," Insp.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Law reform needed to clear the backlog of cases
Law reform needed to clear the backlog of cases Patrick Guntensperger, Jakarta It is to be hoped that a new Indonesian government will make an effort to address the somewhat chaotic state of our legal system; we are all painfully aware that there is significant room for improvement. The current problems with our present system can be said to fall into three basic and often overlapping categories.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tight security for Cups
Tight security for Cups Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The organizers of the Thomas and Uber Cups plan to implement tight security measures for next month's badminton championships here, saying about 300 police officers will be deployed to guard the event. Sulistiyanto, the chairman of the organizing committee, said at least three companies of police officers would be mobilized to oversee security inside the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium and around the venue.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/ink
JP/4/ink Election ink causes health problems: Investigation Moch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta An independent investigation revealed on Thursday that the indelible ink used to mark the fingers of voters during the general election on April 5 could cause skin infections and even trigger cancer.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Old soldiers steal the show
Old soldiers steal the show Pitan Daslani Jakarta When the reform movement rocked the country in May 1998, the theme of the political campaign was "Drive president Soeharto out along with the Military." Six years later, Indonesians are now rallying behind two retired Army generals in the race for the position Soeharto once occupied for 32 years. Six years before Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono quit President Megawati Soekarnoputri's Cabinet, nobody would have believed this would be the case.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Two former generals to steal the show please lowercase military throughout story, also you will need to use the correct title Indonesian Military (TNI) to introduce the acronym early in... sorry about long explanation, thank you Pitan Daslani Jakarta 2. Pat30 -- Law reform 1 x 45 Law reform needed to clear the backlog of cases Patrick Guntensperger Jakarta 3. Pro30 -- The political stock market 1 X 30 Stock markets reflect politics Robert J. Shiller Project Syndicate
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vendors rally against thuggery
Vendors rally against thuggery Apriadi Gunawan, Medan At least 300 vendors of a traditional market here staged a protest at the North Sumatra legislative council on Thursday, demanding protection against thugs they accused of persistently trying to evict them. The protesters, from the Tembung market in Deli Serdang regency, urged the council to protect their right to continue trading.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sereal fire victims rebuild homes
Sereal fire victims rebuild homes JAKARTA: Residents of Tanah Sereal in Tambora, West Jakarta, are building temporary houses to replace their homes, which were gutted by fire on April 17. "We've been living at the mosque for too long," said Mahendra, 28, while securing the new canvas walls of his house. The fire destroyed three walls and the roof of his small house. The fire left 337 families or 1,703 people homeless. Police said the fire started when a kerosene stove exploded.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Komnas PA laments child abuse, exploitation in SMP 56 dispute
Komnas PA laments child abuse, exploitation in SMP 56 dispute Damar Harsanto, Jakarta The National Commission for Child Protection (Komnas PA) called on all parties involved in the prolonged dispute over SMP 56 state junior high school, Jl. Melawai Raya, South Jakarta, to stop dragging the students into the battle.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal migrant workers' ordeal
Illegal migrant workers' ordeal From Media Indonesia Reports on the imminent large-scale deportation of Indonesian migrant workers from Saudi Arabia should arouse our concern because this has happened several times before and the government has yet to find a solution to this problem. Apart from the number of workers involved any deportations are potential human rights infringements.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military or civilian?
Military or civilian? The antagonism between the military and civilians has again become a hot topic of debate. This old issue has reemerged due to the fact that two former generals are running for president. The two, Wiranto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, will be strong challengers to two civilian candidates -- Amien Rais and Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate
'Dirty' convention could hurt Golkar's candidate Jusuf Wanandi, Jakarta It was a dream that turned into a nightmare, watching the two- stage elections of the presidential candidate at the April 20 Golkar Party convention. In the first round, Golkar leader Akbar Tandjung won, ahead of Gen. (ret.) Wiranto by 10 votes (147 against 137 votes).
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners
Indosat launches value-added matrix with 13 partners Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Indonesian Satellite Corporation (Indosat) signed an agreement on Wednesday with 13 companies and educational institutes for the establishment of a value-added matrix that would allow its users to have access to all information through the text message service.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police assault 'Metro TV' woman employee
Police assault 'Metro TV' woman employee Evi Mariani, Jakarta Four Central Jakarta Police detectives were reported to the Jakarta Police for assaulting a private television channel crew member, whom they wrongly identified as a suspected drug dealer. Metro TV makeup artist Maya Indayu, 31, filed the report on Thursday. She stated at the city police headquarters that the incident took place at around 1 a.m. on Thursday in West Cempaka Putih, Central Jakarta.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
House to select new senior BI official
House to select new senior BI official The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives' finance commission aims to complete the selection process for the post of Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor before the end of May, according to a senior lawmaker. "We'll try to complete the selection hearings before the end of May. We must not miss this (deadline)," commission chairman Emir Moeis told reporters on Thursday.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
3-in-1 spells losses, say Glodok traders
3-in-1 spells losses, say Glodok traders Representatives of traders in Glodok, West Jakarta, told Governor Sutiyoso on Thursday that the new three-in-one traffic policy had disrupted their businesses and demanded adjustments in its hours of enforcement. Traders at Harco Glodok, HWI Lindeteves, Hayam Wuruk Indah and Glodok Plaza shopping centers proposed new hours for the policy: from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The current times enforced by the policy are from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tips for the sanitation service
Tips for the sanitation service From Warta Kota On April 21, many parts of Jakarta were flooded, causing long and very serious traffic congestion. One of the reasons could be that water formed pools in artery roads because the road-side gutters, filled with soil, sand and garbage, failed to function properly. There are still many Jakarta residents that do not realize the importance of dumping their garbage at designated places only.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 29
Rupiah Rates April 29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,576.23 5,852.66 6,247.42 6,181.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,378.37 4,787.11 5,109.45 5,055.87 Canadian dollar 1 6,651.63 5,920.86 6,319.05 6,253.27 Swiss franc 1 6,994.18 6,226.57 6,644.48 6,576.15 Danish krone 1 1,453.65 1,293.58 1,380.97 1,366.21 Euro 1 10,814.45 9,627.18 10,273.73 10,167.67 Poundsterling 1 16,179.63 14,405.36 15,370.65 15,214.11 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,171.89 1,043.64 1,113.29 1,102.24...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates April 29
Rupiah Rates April 29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,576.23 5,852.66 6,247.42 6,181.24 Brunei dollar 1 5,378.37 4,787.11 5,109.45 5,055.87 Canadian dollar 1 6,651.63 5,920.86 6,319.05 6,253.27 Swiss franc 1 6,994.18 6,226.57 6,644.48 6,576.15 Danish krone 1 1,453.65 1,293.58 1,380.97 1,366.21 Euro 1 10,814.45 9,627.18 10,273.73 10,167.67 Poundsterling 1 16,179.63 14,405.36 15,370.65 15,214.11 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,171.89 1,043.64 1,113.29 1,102.24...
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
PAN's Lie cleared of poll violation
PAN's Lie cleared of poll violation SEMARANG: The Semarang District Court acquitted on Thursday National Mandate Party (PAN) legislative candidate Alvin Lie Ling Piao. He was charged with early campaigning. The panel of judges said in their verdict that the prosecutors failed to prove that the defendant had committed the offense in a public place, a violation which carries a maximum sentence of three months in jail and a Rp 1 million (US$116) fine.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI starts probe into chopper deal
TNI starts probe into chopper deal JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) is investigating alleged irregularities in the US$21.6 million purchase of four Russian-made helicopters ordered by the Army. TNI chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto said the internal probe focused on procedural violations in the deal. "We haven't gotten that far," Endriartono said when asked whether the TNI had named any suspects in the case.
Fri, 30 Apr 2004, 00:00 WIB
Almost no press company has union
Almost no press company has union Tony Hotland, Jakarta Despite widespread coverage of labor rights and trade union by the press, it is a kind of irony that almost none of mass media organizations has one for their employees. A research by the Alliance of Independent Journalists early last year found that out of over 1,000 press companies in Indonesia, only three had trade unions registered at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration.