Archive: 18 May 2004
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Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Siberut's medicinal plants face extinction
Siberut's medicinal plants face extinction Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, Contributor/Padang Forty-eight-year-old Taroi Satoinang and three other men make their way along a forest path near Muntei village on South Siberut island. Wearing a traditional costume -- a crown of reddish leaves and flowers, necklace and a beaded red bracelet -- Taroi leads the men in a chant. Taroi is a traditional healer, or kerei. He is on his way into the forest to find medicinal plants for his patients.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Youths speak their minds through writing
Youths speak their minds through writing Dewi Santoso, Jakarta Children of today play a crucial role in turning this country into a better place to live. Yet, with a lot of them having no access to education, what will happen to Indonesia? This question was raised by 14-year-old schoolgirl Ferina Tjahjana, whose essay titled Dunia Anak Dunia Masa Depan (Children's world in the future) won the initial writing competition organized by the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef).
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aceh governor will not head civil emergency
Aceh governor will not head civil emergency Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta The central government is set to establish a new administration that will be in charge of Aceh under a civil emergency in the province, citing the credibility of Governor Abdullah Puteh. Interim coordinating minister for political and security affairs Hari Sabarno said Law No. 23/1959 on emergencies opens the possibility for such a different administrative structure should it be deemed necessary.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Transportation policy needs review
Transportation policy needs review From Media Indonesia The 3-in-1 policy on major roads in Jakarta has been extended to the afternoon (4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), while a new busway corridor between Blok M and Kota is now operating. Nonetheless, the city's muddled traffic is not getting better. An estimated 20 million people continue to pack into the city during working hours.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. HOSTAGE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. HOSTAGE: 2 LINES, 15 COUNTS GAM release more civilian hostages 2. MARKET: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Jakarta stocks tumble to five-month low 3. DPRD: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS 43 corrupt councillors get jail terms in Padang 4. ROY: 2 LINES, 27 COUNTS 'Tempo' lawyers urge court to haul Tomy up for perjury
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
43 councillors convicted of graft
43 councillors convicted of graft Syofiardi Bachyul, Padang In an unprecedented measure in the country's recent history, a court here has virtually destroyed the legitimacy of a provincial legislative council. A court here sentenced West Sumatra Legislative Council speaker Arwan Kasri, his two deputies and 40 other councillors on Monday to up to two years and three months in prison for embezzling Rp 6.4 billion (US$711,111) of the province's 2002 budget.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
INDONESIA: A bomb went off in Ambon, Maluku, on Monday night,
INDONESIA: A bomb went off in Ambon, Maluku, on Monday night, just hours after two Christian separatist flags flew across a Muslim area in a city still recovering from an outbreak of sectarian violence. The explosion, which occurred at 6:03 p.m., was "quite loud" and was thought to have taken place near the Batugantung, Waringin and Talake areas, which border Muslim and Christian communities here, an AFP correspondent said.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cementmaker loses Rp 14b in 2003
Cementmaker loses Rp 14b in 2003 Cement maker PT Semen Cibinong, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Holcim Ltd., recorded a loss of Rp 14 billion (US$1.5 million) last year due in part to a decline in exports. Other factors that caused the losses were the increased costs associated with improved employee benefits, in-process projects and long overdue maintenance costs, the company said in a statement announcing the results after a shareholders' meeting on Monday.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Firm, MP criticize insurance bill
Firm, MP criticize insurance bill Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The bill on social security will add a greater burden to employees, who will be required to pay premiums for their insurance, an insurance firm director said. Jamsostek finance director Widjokongko Puspoyo said that under the social security system bill, employees would be obliged to pay for part of their own premium for health insurance, which is now covered entirely by employers.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU officials named suspects
KPU officials named suspects TANGERANG: The police named on Monday the secretary and a member of the Tangerang Elections Commission (KPU) as suspects for tampering with the documents of a candidate to make it appear as if he had passed the election screening. The KPU secretary Wawan Kuswanto and member Ibnu Jandi were questioned at the Tangerang Police Headquarters on Monday.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Philips seeks 33% of revenues from Asia
Philips seeks 33% of revenues from Asia SINGAPORE: Electronics giant Philips is looking to Asia for 33 percent of its global revenues by 2008, with most of the growth from China and India, a top executive said in a published interview on Monday. Asia currently contributes 25 percent of the gross global revenues of S$59.2 billion (US$34.8 billion), Andreas Wente, president and chief executive officer for the Asia-Pacific region, told The Business Times. -- DPA
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPPU urges govt to take over Telkom's network
KPPU urges govt to take over Telkom's network Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Agency (KPPU), a monopoly watchdog, urged the government to take over the domestic telecommunications network backbone from state-owned telecom company PT Telkom to help ensure fair business practices in the sector.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amoseas to expand geothermal plant
Amoseas to expand geothermal plant Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amoseas Indonesia, a unit of U.S.-based ChevronTexaco, says it will start the construction of a third geothermal power plant, to be called Darajat III in Garut, West Java, at the end of this year as part of its expansion in Indonesia. Bernie McCloskey, Amoseas Indonesia's president said the company would invest up to US$110 million to build the 110- megawatt (MW) Darajat III geothermal power plant.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police officers arrested in Rp 100m extortion attempt
Police officers arrested in Rp 100m extortion attempt Evi Mariani and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Two officers from the National Police crime division were arrested over the weekend by Jakarta Police detectives following a report that they had extorted Rp 100 million (US$11,236) from a suspected drug dealer. The two -- identified as Adj. Comr. Zainal Arifin and Adj. Comr. Ahmad Kurnia -- were apprehended and questioned as civilians, said the city police detectives' chief Sr. Comr.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
171 rebels moved from Aceh to Java jails
171 rebels moved from Aceh to Java jails Tiarma Siboro and Suherdjoko, Jakarta/Semarang The Aceh authorities transferred on Monday 171 convicted Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels from jails in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province to prisons on Java island. The transfer of the rebels to jails in Java was the third since the government imposed martial law in Aceh in May last year.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nuclear technology being used in Madura to desalinate seawater
Nuclear technology being used in Madura to desalinate seawater ID Nugroho, Surabaya Controversy over the government's plans to build a nuclear power plant (PLTN) in East Java's Madura in 2019 continue. But nuclear technology has in fact been utilized on the island since 2001. "Actually since 2001, nuclear technology has been used to detect fresh groundwater in Bangkalan, Madura," said National Nuclear Power Agency (BATAN) head Soedyartomo Soentono, also known as Tomi.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI on track to achieve Millennium Development Goals
RI on track to achieve Millennium Development Goals Dadan Wijaksana Jakarta Indonesia has made significant progress toward achieving a set of global development targets set out by the United Nations under the Millennium Declaration, although extra efforts are still needed to accelerate the pace, says a minister.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'We cannot get safe food anymore'
'We cannot get safe food anymore' The government has issued warning against fish consumption caught in Jakarta Bay upon the discovery of dead fish on the beaches of Ancol, Kamal Muara and the Thousand Islands since May 7. The Jakarta Post asked a few residents how they would deal with the matter. Ferdi, 22, is a university student who is currently doing an internship at Kompas daily.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GAM (2 lines X 16)
1. GAM (2 lines X 16) Aceh rebels exiled to Java prisons 2. OTDA (2 X 24) Govt submits bills on regional autonomy laws 3. LAWS (1 X 24) Lawmaking to be more open 4. SJN (1 X 24) Firm, MP criticize insurance bill 5. ESSAY (1 X 28) Indonesian youths speak their minds through writing
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Generals in the race, so why the fuss now?
Generals in the race, so why the fuss now? Pitan Daslani, Jakarta The nominations of Wiranto and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono for the July 5 presidential election have been criticized in numerous circles and antimilitary demonstrations have been held in many areas of the country. But what is it that has people upset and what are the underlying arguments?
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt submits bills on regional autonomy laws
Govt submits bills on regional autonomy laws Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta The government has submitted to the House of Representatives (DPR) two bills on the revision of Law No. 22/1999 on regional administration and Law No. 25/1999 on fiscal balance as part of its efforts to improve the working of regional autonomy.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fery Santoro's long road to freedom
Fery Santoro's long road to freedom June 29, 2003: Fery Santoro and fellow RCTI journalist Ersa Siregar are captured by GAM rebels on their way to a refugee camp in Langsa, along with the wives of two Air Force members. Aug. 23, 2003: The GAM commander overseeing East Aceh, Ishak Daud, demands a cease-fire as a condition for the release of the two journalists and other civilians. The Indonesian Military (TNI) rejects the demand. Dec.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
NU leaders banned from taking side
NU leaders banned from taking side The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Acting chairman of Nahdlatul Ulama Masdar F. Masoedi has prohibited all NU leaders, including those of affiliated bodies, from making statements supporting any presidential or vice presidential candidates in the upcoming election. He also told NU leaders on Monday that they could not be active in the organization as soon as they were officially registered as campaign team members of presidential candidates.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI on track to achieve development goals
RI on track to achieve development goals Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Indonesia has made significant progress toward achieving a set of global development targets set out by the United Nations under the Millennium Declaration, although extra efforts are still needed to accelerate the pace, says a minister.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
City to move Senen sports hall to Kemayoran
City to move Senen sports hall to Kemayoran Damar Harsanto, Jakarta The city administration plans to relocate the Senen sports hall in Central Jakarta to Kemayoran, about five kilometers away, because its current location has become a crowded business district. Jakarta Sports and Youth Agency head Yudhi Suyoto said at City Hall on Monday the current location of the sports hall, about 300 meters from the Senen market, was no longer ideal for sports activities.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Over 170 GAM members sent to Java
Over 170 GAM members sent to Java Tiarma Siboro and Suherdjoko Jakarta/Semarang The Aceh authorities transferred on Monday 171 convicted Free Aceh Movement (GAM) rebels from jails in Aceh province to prisons on Java island. The transfer of the rebels to jails in Java was the third since the government imposed martial law in Aceh in May last year.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police see Jibril linked to Ba'asyir
Police see Jibril linked to Ba'asyir JAKARTA: Police interrogated on Monday deported militant Abu Jibril for possible links to terrorist attacks and a connection with cleric Abu Bakar Ba'asyir, the leader of Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), the organization held responsible for terrorist attacks across the country. "For now, we are charging Abu Jibril with document forgery.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP, South Korea: A study in contrast in antipoverty fight
RP, South Korea: A study in contrast in antipoverty fight Martin Abbugao, Agence France-Presse, Jeju, South Korea The riches-to-rags story of the Philippines in contrast to South Korea's march to first-world status underscores the importance of the right economic policies and their implementation, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ex minister quizzed in Karaha Bodas
Ex minister quizzed in Karaha Bodas JAKARTA: Police questioned on Monday former minister of research and technology and former state electricity company (PLN) president director Muhammad Zuhal as a witness in the US$19 million Karaha Bodas mark-up case. Briefing the press after the questioning, Zuhal said that he had conveyed to the police information about his role as PLN president director when the incident occurred. "I come here as a witness to the Karaha Bodas case.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top govt officials ignore Book Day
Top govt officials ignore Book Day BANDUNG: Even while the country struggles to improve education, the nation's top officials apparently decided it was unnecessary to attend the 2004 National Book Day celebrations held on Monday in Bandung. The organizing committee had issued special invitations to President Megawati Soekarnoputri and Vice President Hamzah Haz, but they failed to attend.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/EXPERT
JP/18/EXPERT Experts give Indonesia tips on the fight against illegal logging Fabio Scarpello Contributor/Jakarta Indonesia's focus on, and approach to the fight against illegal logging, and the use of DNA markers on trees as a possible tool to curb it, have been the subjects of conversations between The Jakarta Post and Dr. Luca Tacconi and Dr.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anti-independence activists angered
Anti-independence activists angered AMBON, Maluku: Dozens of youths staged a rally here on Monday to demand that separatists be firmly dealt with to prevent more violence following the April 25 incident that sparked a week-long killing spree in which nearly 40 people were hacked to death or killed by snipers.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
First verdicts on electoral dispute
First verdicts on electoral dispute JAKARTA: The Constitutional Court is scheduled to hand down its first verdicts on four separate electoral disputes involving candidates of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD). The four cases are among 203 submitted by political parties and DPD candidates or elected members from across the country. The law allocates a maximum of 30 days for hearings of electoral disputes.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt gives out peanuts in return for dump
Govt gives out peanuts in return for dump Wahyuana, Bekasi The Bekasi administration finally distributed on Monday compensation to residents in the vicinity of Jakarta's Bantar Gebang dump. About 12,000 families of Cikiwul, Ciketing Udik and Sumur Batu villages will each receive Rp 100,000 (US$11.5) over two months.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, May 18, 2004 Performances * Non Nova Acrobatics from France, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 19. * Sundanese Traditional Drama, Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., May 29. Film * Animated Films, CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Shrek, May 18. Pom Poko, May 25 and May 27.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Goenawan Mohamad loses as court finds for Tomy
Goenawan Mohamad loses as court finds for Tomy Urip Hudiono, Jakarta The East Jakarta District Court ordered on Monday Tempo media group co-founder and senior journalist Goenawan Mohamad to print a public apology to well-connected tycoon Tomy Winata for his statements deemed libelous published last year in the Koran Tempo daily. In its verdict, the court ruled the defendants guilty of defaming the businessman and of violating the principle of presumed innocence in regards Tomy, the plaintiff.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents, traders reject overpass plan
Residents, traders reject overpass plan TANGERANG: Residents, Ciputat Market traders and local businesses in Tangerang have rejected a plan to construct an overpass to cope with the chronic traffic congestion in the busy district. "An overpass is not the solution.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Train signal breaks, four people killed
Train signal breaks, four people killed MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least four people were killed and another severely wounded as a train hit a container truck in Deli Serdang regency, North Sumatra, on Monday. The four dead victims were riding on two motorcycles, which were next to the truck as it toppled it over after being hit by the Putri Ungu train serving the Medan-Binjai route.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Next time will be better
Next time will be better The 2004 Thomas and Uber Cup international badminton championships concluded on Sunday with China emerging as the winner of both coveted cups. It is an extraordinary achievement for China, scoring four consecutive victories in the Uber Cup, with nine wins in total. China's success in the Thomas Cup tourney has been expected since it last won the trophy in 1990.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/graft
JP/5/graft 43 councillors receive jail sentences Syofiardi Bachyul Padang A court here sentenced West Sumatra Legislative Council speaker Arwan Kasri, his two deputies and 40 other councillors on Monday to up to two years and three months in prison for embezzling Rp 6.4 billion (US$711,111) of the province's 2002 budget. All the 43 convicts of the 55-strong council remain free however, as they have appealed.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
China sets sights on badminton gold
China sets sights on badminton gold Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta After winning the prestigious men's and women's Thomas and Uber Cup badminton championships, China is now setting its sights on a gold medal sweep at the 2004 Athens Olympics. China's team manager, Li Yongbo, said early on Monday at about 2 a.m.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Release of hostages
Release of hostages The separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) released 22 hostages on Saturday and four more hostages on Sunday, including private Indonesian television station, RCTI cameramen Fery Santoro. The hostage taking became a dramatic and tragic story, after one of the hostages held by the rebels, RCTI reporter Sory Ersa Siregar, was slain in a clash between Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel and rebels in East Aceh on Dec. 29 last year.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia swears in new Parliament
Malaysia swears in new Parliament MALAYSIA: Malaysia's new Parliament was sworn in on Monday with an overwhelming majority for Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi following his election victory that obliterated the Islamic fundamentalist opposition. Nevertheless, opposition legislators vowed not to be "intimidated", insisting they would speak up despite being outnumbered nearly 10 to one by ruling coalition lawmakers.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religious education review ordered
Religious education review ordered Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has instructed the Ministry of Religious Affairs to review the teaching of religion in schools, saying that in some cases it has encouraged militancy among the students. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the national meeting of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, the President said religious instruction should be carefully monitored as in the end it would threaten national unity.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Audit agency needs more integrity: candidates
Audit agency needs more integrity: candidates Dadan Wijaksana Jakarta As the selection process for new leaders of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) nears completion, candidates say the agency needs a clearer and broader authority to more effectively combat state fund abuses. "BPK, as a state audit agency, is supposed to be on the front line in making sure that state funds are properly spent. However, the agency has not yet been able to function in an effective manner," Baihaki Hakim said.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Audit agency needs more integrity: Candidates
Audit agency needs more integrity: Candidates Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta As the selection process for new leaders of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) nears completion, candidates say the agency needs a clearer and broader authority to more effectively combat state fund abuses. "BPK, as a state audit agency, is supposed to be on the front line in making sure that state funds are properly spent. However, the agency has not yet been able to function in an effective manner," Baihaki Hakim said.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
One hurt by exploding garbage
One hurt by exploding garbage JAKARTA: It is not recommended to burn garbage, not only because of the harmful smoke and fumes, but also because of potential chemical reactions, as Darso, 31, discovered. The chauffeur of a family living on Jl. Jeruk Purut, South Jakarta, was thrown two meters on Monday morning when his employer's outdoor concrete garbage receptacle exploded, tearing open his right knee.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
4 x 11
4 x 11 171 rebels moved from Aceh to Java jails JP/5/press 2 x 29 Second reporter from daily in Central Sulawesi attacked JP/5/NUKE 2 x 32 Nuclear technology being used in Madura to desalinate seawater JP/5/IAIN 2 x 30 Thousands of IAIN students protest additional fees
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Failed generals will also be failed political leaders
Failed generals will also be failed political leaders Ziad Salim, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara After a successful legislative election, the issue of ex- military men in politics suddenly became a hot topic, prompted, no doubt, by the emergence of two ex-generals as presidential candidates and the return of Golkar as the leading party in the new Legislature. Many see this new development not only as a return to the bad old days under another general but a potential threat to Indonesian democracy.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Second reporter from daily in Central Sulawesi attacked
Second reporter from daily in Central Sulawesi attacked Irvan NR, Palu A reporter from Nuansa Pos daily in Palu, Central Sulawesi, was injured in an alleged attack by the driver of Donggala Regency Legislative Council Speaker Ridwan Yalidjama. The victim, Natsir Said, is receiving medical treatment and is reportedly vomiting blood as a result of the attack on Saturday.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TEMPO: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. TEMPO: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Goenawan Mohamad loses as court finds for Tomy 2. CAMPAIGN: 36 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 21 Candidates gather key figures for campaign teams 3. POLICE: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Indonesia still struggles to uphold supremacy of law 4. RELIGION: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 37 Mega orders review of religious education 5. ACEH: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 47 Aceh governor will not head state of civil emergency
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Civil servant bonuses and the election
Civil servant bonuses and the election From Suara Karya The government has approved a bonus, known as a 13th salary, which will be received by civil servants on July 1, in addition to their regular salary. Some people wonder if this bonus has something to do with the July 5 presidential election. Under former president BJ Habibie, the government also approved an extra Rp 145,000 for civil servants, but when Habibie was not reelected the bonus was not paid.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
GAM releases more civilian hostages
GAM releases more civilian hostages Nani Farida and Tiarma Siboro, Langsa/Jakarta Some 150 more civilian hostages were released by the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) late Monday afternoon, hours before the midnight deadline set by the Indonesian Military (TNI) lapsed. The Jakarta Post's Nani Farida reported from Langsa Monday evening that the hostages were let go by GAM at around 4.30 p.m in the Lhok Jok area of Peudawa Reyeuk district, East Aceh.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministry streamlines halal certification
Ministry streamlines halal certification JAKARTA: The Ministry of Religious Affairs is set to issue a policy that will streamline procedures for companies to obtain a halal certification, a Cabinet minister says. Minister Said Agil Al Munawar said on Monday that starting June 15, a joint service to produce the certification would be housed in a single building to be constructed by the ministry.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Candidates pick prominent figures for campaign teams Page 3
* Candidates pick prominent figures for campaign teams Page 3 * Public to get greater access to legislative process Page 4 * 171 rebels moved from Aceh to Java jails Page 5 * Failed generals will also be failed political leaders Page 6 * Senen sports stadium to be relocated to Kemayoran Page 8 * Kings, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs Page 9 * Myanmar's junta opens constitutional talks Page 11 * China slowdown will ensure no suffering for neighbors Page 16 * Page Medicinal plants on Siberut...
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
No funds available for planned bus terminal project
No funds available for planned bus terminal project Damar Harsanto, Jakarta East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim said on Monday his administration could not proceed with the land acquisition process for the Pulo Gebang intercity bus terminal because of a lack of funds. "There are no funds allocated (for the land acquisition) this year. That is the reason we are finding it difficult to negotiate with land owners, because we do not have the money in our pockets," he said at City Hall.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Tempo' lawyers allege perjury by Tomy
'Tempo' lawyers allege perjury by Tomy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lawyers for Tempo magazine journalists requested on Monday that the Central Jakarta District Court order the prosecutor to indict tycoon Tomy Winata for perjury in the criminal prosecution being brought following a complaint filed by Tomy against Tempo. Trimoelja D.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students protest rectorial election
Students protest rectorial election BOGOR: Students of private Ibnu Khaldun University, Bogor, rallied on Monday against an ongoing rectorial election for not being transparent. "The university's foundation holds absolute power to put forth candidates ... two of the six candidates are the chairman and a member of the university's board, while all 23 board members make up the election's organizing committee," said Adam Malik, head of the university's student executive body. -- JP
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia still struggles to uphold supremacy of law
Indonesia still struggles to uphold supremacy of law Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Lack of public trust in law enforcers, inadequate legislation, and insufficient understanding of new laws retard the drive to uphold the supremacy of the law in Indonesia, an expert says.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Almost all councillors get jail terms in Padang
Almost all councillors get jail terms in Padang Syofiardi Bachyul Padang A court here sentenced West Sumatra Legislative Council speaker Arwan Kasri, his two deputies and 40 other councillors on Monday to up to two years and three months in prison for embezzling Rp 6.4 billion (US$711,111) of the province's 2002 budget. All the 43 convicts of the 55-strong council remain free however, as they have appealed.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates gather key figures for campaign teams
Candidates gather key figures for campaign teams M. Taufiqurrahman and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Ministers, Islamic organization leaders and renowned political analysts are putting some backbone behind the campaign teams for each of the presidential candidates. Voters may now get an idea of what "professional", serious campaign efforts are like -- sans the dangdut shows -- if the campaign managers' credentials are indicative of the type of campaigns they will run.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Automatic citizenship
Automatic citizenship From Kompas With reference to the question of Darwoko about the status of children born in Germany (Kompas, May 7), based on the principle of lineage (ius sanguinis) and the Indonesian law, there is no reason to prevent a German-born child from gaining Indonesian citizenship as long as the parents are Indonesian citizens.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawmaking to be more open
Lawmaking to be more open Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta House of Representatives factions and the government agreed on Monday to provide the public at large with greater access to the legislative deliberation process at all governmental levels throughout the country. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra and the House special committee in charge of deliberating the lawmaking procedures bill.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thousands of IAIN students in Yogyakarta protest additional fees
Thousands of IAIN students in Yogyakarta protest additional fees Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Thousands of students from the Sunan Kalijaga State Institute for Islamic Studies in Yogyakarta occupied the rector's office on Monday to demand the abolition of what the institute terms "education support fees (DPP)". The situation became dangerous when the students, grouped in the Students Unity Forum (FPM), started pushing and shoving to get into the office building.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Recreation park Ancol to go public
Recreation park Ancol to go public JAKARTA: PT Pembangunan Jaya Ancol, a recreation park operator, said on Monday it planned to sell up to 127 million shares through a public offering in June. "We plan to sell up to 15 percent of our total equity," Jaya Ancol president Budi Karya Sumadi told reporters. He said the company expects to raise up to Rp 180 billion from the IPO, which will be used to develop business.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 17
Rupiah Rates May 17 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,570.60 5,872.17 6,254.74 6,187.80 Brunei dollar 1 5,504.83 4,920.37 5,240.20 5,184.84 Canadian dollar 1 6,817.20 6,094.75 6,489.48 6,422.35 Swiss franc 1 7,360.03 6,579.87 7,006.22 6,933.54 Danish krone 1 1,521.53 1,359.69 1,448.39 1,432.77 Euro 1 11,317.30 10,117.37 10,773.26 10,661.18 Poundsterling 1 16,705.73 14,936.49 15,902.65 15,739.34 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,213.60 1,085.24 1,155.26 1,143.58...
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tree DNA marker may curb illegal logging
Tree DNA marker may curb illegal logging Fabio Scarpello, Contributor/Jakarta Indonesia's massive illegal logging problems are a subject of much attention worldwide, and with very little being done to curb it, a new high-tech tool, using DNA markers, may be the answer.
Tue, 18 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
TAM exports Avanza to Thailand
TAM exports Avanza to Thailand Tony Hotland, Jakarta Major automobile manufacturer PT Toyota Astra Motor (TAM) marked on Monday the first export of its new, popular Avanza multipurpose vehicle (MPV) to Thailand as an effort to capitalize on the ASEAN Free Trade Area (AFTA) scheme. TAM will export some 700 Avanza units per month to Thailand. "The export of Avanza shows that it is competitive in quality and price against the global standard.