Archive: 4 May 2004
62 articles found
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two drowned in river accident
Two drowned in river accident MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two people died after they were swept away by a strong current in the Sembahe River in Medan. The accident occurred on Monday when Hariyadi, 20 and his friend Bala Krisna, 22, were swimming in the middle of the river. Suddenly a strong current from the upper reaches of river swept them downstream. Their bodies were recovered by local residents a few hours later, several kilometers from the site of the incident.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ambon talks end in disaray
Ambon talks end in disaray M. Azis Tunny, Ambon A meeting of Christian and Muslim leaders and National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar ended in disarray here on Monday, after conflicting parties failed to reach an agreement to cease the renewed clashes in Ambon, Maluku. The breakdown in the talks is expected to worsen the sectarian conflict in the restive city, where at least 38 people have died in renewed clashes that erupted on April 25, triggered by a separatist rally.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom books 7% rise in Q1 profit
Telkom books 7% rise in Q1 profit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Telecommunications firm PT Telkom reported a 7 percent increase in profit in the first quarter, capitalizing on an expanding market for used cellular phone handsets that has attracted more subscribers to its mobile-phone unit. Net income rose to Rp 1.76 trillion (US$202 million), or Rp 174 per share, from Rp 1.65 trillion, or Rp 164 per share in the same period of last year.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soeharto's health improving
Soeharto's health improving JAKARTA: Former president Soeharto's health condition is getting better and no further blood transfusion is necessary, doctors said. Members of his medical team, Pudjo Rahardjo and Winarni Hudoyo, said on Sunday doctors had stopped the blood transfusion as the hemoglobin in the former president's blood had increased to 10gr/deciliter and his intestinal problem had been improving.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maid reports relative of boss to police for shooting
Maid reports relative of boss to police for shooting The Jakarta Post, Bandung A 19-year-old domestic filed a complaint with the Bandung Police on Monday against her boss, whom she accused of shooting her with an air rifle. The police immediately detained the suspect. When reporting the case to the police, Siti Mudalimah showed injuries to her left arm and face. She said she had been shot with the air rifle by Adhy Fitaryadi, 33, earlier on Monday.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
3 x 18
3 x 18 13-year-old boy in bad shape after suicide attempt JP/5/maid 2 x 27 Maid reports relative of boss to police for shooting JP/5/5BRAWL 1 x 37 Two people shot in Indramayu brawl
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Toward a better social security system
Toward a better social security system Alex Arifianto, Jakarta The Indonesian government is currently undertaking a major reform of the country's social security system to provide social security coverage for all citizens, regardless of their income or employment status. The social security programs offered by the government would be quite comprehensive, consisting of old-age pension, National Health Insurance, workers' disability and death benefit schemes.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Branding politics -- another advertising phenomenon
Branding politics -- another advertising phenomenon Rodney Louis Vincent, Jakarta Having spent the last two years in Jakarta, this is my first taste of Indonesian elections. Not quite what I expected, especially coming from a country like Malaysia where elections are subtle and campaign rallies have a more strategic approach. Again, with a population of more than 200 million, just being visible can sometimes be more effective than being strategic. Or is that true?
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto's candidacy likely to provoke serious reaction
Wiranto's candidacy likely to provoke serious reaction Jusuf Wanandi, Jakarta U.S. Ambassador Boyce was very diplomatic when declaring that he respected Indonesia's processes to elect a president and would accept whatever the result was, so long as the process was fair. Of course he should be neutral -- he cannot be seen as taking sides or intervening. Whatever he would say could work both ways, possibly assisting Wiranto's candidacy as a reaction to the so- called pressure from the superpower.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPI seeks public input
KPI seeks public input JAKARTA: The Indonesian Broadcasting Commission (KPI) is seeking input from the public ahead of talks with the government on broadcasting regulations. Commission chairman Victor Menayang said on Monday KPI members would soon meet with government officials to discuss four regulations that would serve as the basis for broadcasting institutions, public broadcasting, community-run broadcasting, and private-run and subscribed broadcasting.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Zakki Hakim
Zakki Hakim The Jakarta Post Jakarta Will investment funds from rich European countries to Indonesia decrease in the coming years as a consequence of the European Union (EU) enlargement? According to EU data, the 15 old EU members, known as the EU15, are the world's main source of foreign direct investment (FDI), accounting for 46 percent of the world's FDI with a total investment of 235 billion euros (US$279.65 billion).
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2: Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions
Part 1 of 2: Plan for oil contractors to offer 10 percent stake to regions T.N. Machmud, Jakarta The Jakarta Post carried a news article under the same title on April 5, 2004 reporting an interview with Iin Arifin Takyan, Director General of Oil and Gas of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI denied Olympic women's singles bet
RI denied Olympic women's singles bet Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesia has been deprived of the chance of contending the women's singles in the badminton competition at the next Olympic Games in Athens, following the announcement of the rankings by the International Badminton Federation on Saturday. The Games will run from Aug. 13 to 29. The badminton competition has a quota of 172 players in five events and as many as 30 countries will be playing in the competition.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Healthy political culture
Healthy political culture From Media Indonesia Recent political developments are disappointing as they demonstrate an unhealthy political culture laden with intrigue and character assassination of one's political foes in an unfair attempt to win support from the public. Amid the hullabaloo on the national stage, which shows a strong potential for conflict, politicians out there maneuvering should engage in fair competition if they want to win the public's support.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two alleged rebels killed
Two alleged rebels killed JAKARTA: The Indonesian Military (TNI) claims to have killed two more Free Aceh Movement (GAM) members and seized eight rifles in an operation on Sunday, an officer said on Monday. Spokesman for the military operation in Aceh Lt. Col. Asep Sapari said the two alleged rebels, identified as Safwan M. Diah, 29, and Ibnu Hajar Yusuf, 21, were gunned down during an exchange of fire in Peureulak district in East Aceh.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
HSBC opens credit card services in Yogyakarta
HSBC opens credit card services in Yogyakarta The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Indonesia has expanded its credit card business to Surakarta in Central Java and Yogyakarta, expecting to net 100,000 customers in the two cities within three to five years.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two people shot in Indramayu brawl
Two people shot in Indramayu brawl The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Two gangs of youth became involved in a brawl late on Saturday in Parean Girang subdistrict, Kandanghaur district, Indramayu regency, leaving two people shot and dozens of houses in the area damaged. The incident began on Saturday night when several people from Taman Block and Nagrag II Block traded insults near the demarcation line between their respective areas. It was still not clear what the cause of the insults were.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gudang Garam posts higher profit
Gudang Garam posts higher profit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Net profit of the country's largest cigarette producer PT Gudang Garam rose slightly by 8.4 percent in the first three months of this year on stronger sales due to election spending and flat excise rates. In its report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) over the weekend, Gudang Garam said profit rose to Rp 524 billion (US$62 million) in the first quarter of this year from Rp 483 billion in the same period last year.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia and Russia agree to share classified information
Indonesia and Russia agree to share classified information Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta The governments of Indonesia and Russia have signed a mutual agreement on the exchange of classified information on various issues, including terrorism and military equipment. Indonesian Ambassador to Russia Susanto Pudjomartono said the agreement was evidence of the level of bilateral relations between Jakarta and Moscow. "The agreement was signed about a month ago.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tigers set condition for peace talks
Tigers set condition for peace talks SRI LANKA: Sri Lanka's Tamil Tiger rebels said on Monday they were ready to resume peace talks with the government based on their proposal for power-sharing, a move that could open the door to further discussions. The offer came in a meeting between rebel representatives and envoys from Norway who are trying to end one of Asia's longest civil wars by getting stalled peace talks back on track.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asian businesses eyeing Iraq
Asian businesses eyeing Iraq Agence France-Presse, Singapore Hundreds of businesses across Asia are preparing to invest in Iraq despite the dangers, U.S. officials on a regional roadshow to promote investment in the war-torn country said here on Monday. Singaporean, Chinese, South Korean, Japanese and Australian investors have all shown strong interest over the past two months in grabbing a share of the US$18 billion in U.S. government contracts on offer, they said.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Iran agree to up flights
RI, Iran agree to up flights JAKARTA: Indonesia and Iran agreed on Saturday to boost cooperation in civil aviation to facilitate and increase flights linking the two countries. The agreement was part of a document signed by Indonesian Minister of Communications Agum Gumelar and Iranian Minister of Telecommunication and Technology Sayyed Ahmad Mo'tamedi.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Political contract is needed
Political contract is needed It is interesting to note that Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) chief Taufiqurrachman Ruki said that presidential and vice presidential candidates should sign a political contract, which would state their readiness -- should they be elected -- to punish corruptors, including bureaucrats or their party colleagues. Although Prof.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Right approach
Right approach would win support From Suara Karya Poverty is a structural and multidimensional issue involving politics, social welfare and the economy, among other areas. This can be noticed in the low capacity of poor people to earn a living as they lack skills, equipment, capital and decent shelter. Widespread poverty in the country is further worsened by high rates of unemployment and crime in major cities.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monas tower becomes tourist trap
Monas tower becomes tourist trap The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A newly installed elevator inside the National Monument (Monas) broke down on Sunday, trapping dozens of visitors on the observation deck of the 132 meter-high building. The accident was the second after a similar one on March 23, in which dozens of kindergarten students were trapped on the top. The new elevator was opened to the public in January.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three laborers die after crane collapses
Three laborers die after crane collapses Evi Mariani, Jakarta Three construction workers died instantly and three others were injured after a crane, which they were working on, collapsed on Monday at around 10:30 a.m. The six workers had not been using the proper safety equipment while working on the ongoing construction of the 12th level of Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) Suites apartment building in Senayan, South Jakarta. According to Law No.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Afghan girls 'poisoned for going to school' Page 3
* Afghan girls 'poisoned for going to school' Page 3 * Ba'asyir's lawyers warn of 'strong' reactions Page 4 * Boy in bad shape after suicide attempt Page 5 * Towards a better security system Page 7 * Traders await promised review of three-in-one policy Page 8 * Spurs draw first blood against Lakers Page 9 * Thai police and army on alert for fresh attacks Page 11 * Sasser worm may have infected computers worldwide Page 14 * Illegal butterfly trade rampant in S. Sulawesi Page 18
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Destroying perfectly good food is wasteful'
'Destroying perfectly good food is wasteful' To protect farmers and the sugar industry the government has taken a firm stance on the disposal of smuggled sugar. The government has declared that the sugar will be destroyed and not auctioned off, in the hope that smugglers will learn their lesson. The Jakarta Post asked a few residents what they thought about the destruction of the sugar, which is one of the country's nine chief commodities. Irene Pakpahan, 43, is a housewife.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
UT's profit drops, sales up
UT's profit drops, sales up JAKARTA: Heavy equipment maker PT United Tractors said its first-quarter profit dropped 25 percent to Rp 48.68 billion (US$5.72 million) due to debt restructuring and weakening currency rates early this year. However, its sales rose 15 percent to Rp 1.83 trillion from Rp 1.59 trillion in the same period in 2003. -- JP
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Padang to host paragliding event
Padang to host paragliding event PADANG, West Sumatra: At least 15 athletes from nine countries and 40 local athletes are slated to participate in an Airwave Fly for Fun event, a paragliding competition, which will take place in Agam district, West Sumatra province from May 16 to May 23, a spokesman said. The Minister of Culture and Tourism, I Gde Ardika, is expected to open the 2004 Airwave Fly for Fun event, organizing committee member Anwar Soerjomataram, said here on Monday.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
APRIL launches sustainability report
APRIL launches sustainability report In a bid to help ensure sustainable forest management, APRIL has launched its first sustainability report as a proactive approach to address environmental concerns raised about the company's operation. The report, verified by Bureau Veritas -- an international health & safety, environment quality and certification agency, is the first to be issued by any pulp and paper firm in the country. "It demonstrates the importance of sustainable development to APRIL.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
New EU investment coming next year: EC
New EU investment coming next year: EC Zakki Hakim, Jakarta Will investment funds from rich European countries to Indonesia decrease in the coming years as a consequence of the European Union (EU) enlargement? According to EU data, the 15 old EU members, known as the EU15, are the world's main source of foreign direct investment (FDI), accounting for 46 percent of the world's FDI with a total investment of 235 billion euros (US$279.65 billion).
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDS supporters violate maximum donation rule: KPU
PDS supporters violate maximum donation rule: KPU Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The General Elections Commission has released a list of individual donors to the political parties that contested the legislative election, which shows that the Prosperous Peace Party (PDS) exceeded the rule stating that the maximum allowable campaign donation is Rp 100 million (US$11,700).
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Glodok traders to wait for 3-in-1 review
Glodok traders to wait for 3-in-1 review Urip Hudiono, Jakarta Traders in the Glodok business district, West Jakarta, are waiting until the Jakarta administration completes its evaluation of the three-in-one policy in June before deciding on further actions to demand an adjustment in its hours of enforcement.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three laborers died of falling from tower crane
Three laborers died of falling from tower crane Evi Mariani, Jakarta Three construction workers died instantly and three others were injured after a tower crane, where they were working on, collapsed on Monday at around 10:30 a.m. The six workers did not wear proper safety equipment when they were working on an ongoing construction of a 12th level of Sudirman Central Business District (SCBD) Suites apartment tower in Senayan, South Jakarta. According to Law No.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
National salvation?
National salvation? From Koran Tempo As a citizen who is still optimistic that Indonesia's present conditions will improve, I am sure the nation needs model leaders who listen to public aspirations as a precondition. Our national leadership has come out of what was once called the central axis formed by politicians, who are now talking about a "save the nation forum". Before any new forum is set up, we must ask the question: Have they proven the "good intentions" of this older axis?
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fifty teachers killed in Aceh since 1999
Fifty teachers killed in Aceh since 1999 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least 50 teachers assigned to the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) have been killed in the armed conflict there between 1999 and 2003. Among them, 22 alone were killed by members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), an official said. The Antara news agency reported that some 170 other teachers were seriously injured or tortured, and even kidnapped by the rebels, according to Anas M.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
50 teachers killed in Aceh in armed conflict since 1999
50 teachers killed in Aceh in armed conflict since 1999 The Jakarta Post Jakarta At least 50 teachers assigned to the province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) have been killed in the armed conflict there between 1999 and 2003. Among them, 22 alone were killed by members of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM), an official said. The Antara news agency reported that some 170 other teachers were seriously injured or tortured, and even kidnapped by the rebels, according to Anas M.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Emirates vows to expand service to Asia
Emirates vows to expand service to Asia Zakki Hakim, Dubai, UAE Emirate Airlines vows to expand its service in East and Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, hoping to garner more revenue from the fast-growing market. Company executive vice president for commercial operations worldwide Ghait Al Ghaith said the airline considered Indonesia a special market given its huge Muslim population and the fact that the nation is the largest supplier of workers to the Gulf region.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim best man for Mega: Hamzah
Hasyim best man for Mega: Hamzah M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta United Development Party (PPP) leader Hamzah Haz has put an end to speculation about his future with the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), saying the ruling party will name Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) head Hasyim Muzadi its vice presidential candidate.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPC unit to issue bonds
KPC unit to issue bonds JAKARTA: Cherosh Holding B.V., a Holland-based investment unit of coal producer PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC), plans to issue guaranteed bonds to finance KPC working capital and debts. In a report to the Jakarta Stock Exchange over the weakened, the country's largest coal producer PT Bumi Resources, KPC's parent company, said that the bonds would come in fixed and floating rates. However, the amount of the bonds has yet to be decided.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'RI press freedom under threat'
'RI press freedom under threat' Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta In marking World Press Freedom Day on Monday, a press organization noted that the press here is still regarded as "the enemy". Also, it noted that under martial law in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) was just as bad as the Indonesian Military (TNI) and police as regards intimidating the media.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net
Bantimurung's butterflies still caught in the net Fabio Scarpello, Contributor, Makassar Bantimurung is wedged in the mountains 41 kilometers north of Makassar in South Sulawesi. Here a 15-metre cascade of sparkling water gushes out between lushly vegetated limestone cliffs into a stream that flows through a jungle teeming with monkeys. This is no ordinary place; the great 19th century British naturalist Sir Alfred Russel Wallace considered it a paradise.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Gedung Imigrasi' renovation halted
'Gedung Imigrasi' renovation halted Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The Jakarta Culture and Museums Agency has temporarily halted its renovation work at the old immigration office on Jl. Teuku Umar, Central Jakarta, due to a serious mistake in the plans which has led to damage being inflicted on the original features of the heritage building.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Denmark, U.S. arrive for Thomas, Uber Cups
Denmark, U.S. arrive for Thomas, Uber Cups Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Denmark and the United States were the first teams to arrive here for the Thomas and Uber Cup badminton championships, which begin at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium on Friday. Organizing committee deputy Mimi Irawan said both teams arrived at Soekarno Hatta Airport on Monday at 12.30 p.m and went straight to the Hilton Hotel. Denmark, a European badminton powerhouse, has come with 26 members, while the U.S.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
APRIL sees brigth future in RI pulp, paper industry
APRIL sees brigth future in RI pulp, paper industry Dadan Wijaksana, Singapore Indonesia's pulp and paper industry still has plenty of room for improvement if it wants to be internationally competitive, according to a major player. The Asia Pacific Resources International Holdings Ltd. (APRIL), which owns a 98.5 percent stake in PT Riau Pulp & Paper, or Riaupulp, said that Indonesia had advantages over many of its global rivals.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Migrant workers send less money home
Migrant workers send less money home SEMARANG: The amount of money sent home by Central Java migrant workers last year increased to Rp 1.497 trillion (US$ 187.1 billion), slightly higher than the year 2002, when they sent home Rp 1.409 trillion. Last year, the money was sent by 244,584 migrant workers, while in 2002, the money was sent by 138,205 migrant workers, according to data provided by the Central Java manpower office.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nine police officers named suspects after UMI attack
Nine police officers named suspects after UMI attack Andi Hajramurni, Makassar Police investigators named nine police personnel as suspects on Monday, following a brutal police attack on Saturday at the Indonesia Muslim University (UMI) that seriously injured 65 students. The outgoing chief of the South Sulawesi Provincial Police, Insp. Gen.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina aims to boost geothermal capacity
Pertamina aims to boost geothermal capacity Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina plans to boost the capacity of its geothermal fields within the next six years as the commodity will become an important source of energy in the future amid higher fuel prices and depleting oil reserves. Sukusen Soemardi, a general manager at Pertamina, said the geothermal field capacity would be increased from the current 162 megawatts (MW) to 930 MW in 2010.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
All-night shopping to end after promotion period
All-night shopping to end after promotion period Leony Aurora, Tangerang If it was not 2 a.m., two girls in pajamas pushing trolleys in a hypermarket would strike one as a strange sight indeed. They were, in fact, out on a late-night shopping spree while most normal people slept comfortably in their beds. The late-night shopping promotion is part of an 86-hour non- stop shopping experience being held by the World Trade Center (WTC) Serpong in Tangerang.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to question ex-SMP 56 teachers
Police to question ex-SMP 56 teachers JAKARTA: The Jakarta Police are scheduled to question four SMP 56 state junior high school teachers on Tuesday as witnesses following a complaint filed by the city administration on "an illegal academic activity" at the school on Jl. Melawai Raya, South Jakarta.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawyer arrested for fraud
Lawyer arrested for fraud DENPASAR, Bali: A woman lawyer has allegedly defrauded Rp 4.3 billion (US$500,000) from mostly foreign clients who were interested in investing in the resort island, a police official says. The Bali Police's chief of detectives, Sr. Comr. Boy Salamuddin, said on Monday that Aryana Sari, a lawyer who originally hailed from Jakarta, had been arrested for fraud based on complaints from 10 victims, eight of whom were from Germany, the Netherlands and Britain.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
13-year-old boy in bad shape after suicide attempt
13-year-old boy in bad shape after suicide attempt Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung A 13-year-old boy, Agus Surayana, is reportedly in a bad condition after attempting to kill himself at his grandmother's house in Cisarua, Lembang, near the West Java capital of Bandung. His grandmother, Emi, said she believed her grandson had attempted suicide at around 9 a.m. on Sunday because she had not immediately responded to his request for Rp 5,000 (US$0.58).
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
HSBC opens credit card services in Yogyakarta
HSBC opens credit card services in Yogyakarta The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited (HSBC) Indonesia has expanded its credit card business to Surakarta in Central Java and Yogyakarta, expecting to net 100,000 customers in the two cities within three to five years.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Your bank is now in your hand
Your bank is now in your hand Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta One afternoon a garment wholesaler at the Tanah Abang market, Haji Hasan, received an order worth Rp 50 million (about US$5,875) from a trader in Makassar, South Sulawesi. As transactions in Tanah Abang are always in cash, the Makassar businessman had to pay right then. Fortunately, both had access to mobile banking. So, within a matter of seconds the transaction was completed.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Boy drowning in Ancol swimming pool
Boy drowning in Ancol swimming pool JAKARTA: A four-year-old boy, Reza Antaris, drowned in the Riam Jeram swimming pool of Ancol Dreamland Park recreational site, North Jakarta, on Sunday afternoon. The police reported on Monday that the boy, who had visited the pool with his parents, was found unconscious after drowning. Rukanda, a visitor to the park and the person who first found Reza, took him out of the pool and tried to resuscitate him. Reza's parents, residents of Jl.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
M-banking to go beyond checking balance
M-banking to go beyond checking balance Rudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Using a credit card when you are shopping is very common today, but what if the transaction was conducted by merely clicking some buttons on your cellular phone, showing the phone's screen to the cashier who immediately approved the transaction upon seeing the screen?
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commission announces members in new DPD
Commission announces members in new DPD A. Junaidi, Jakarta The General Elections Commission's (KPU) announcement of the new members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) here on Monday was marred by a walkout from Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) members in protest. The KPU had finished counting ballots for the DPD members elected in the April 5 poll and had determined the winners of the 128 seats in the new legislative body. Each province has four DPD representatives.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Will mobile banking work for microfinance?
Will mobile banking work for microfinance? Mohamad Nazirwan, Jakarta Mobile banking (M-Banking) is popular among bank customers as it provides huge advantages, one of which is flexibility in banking with no place and time constraints. Through M-banking, a customer is able to conduct banking transactions and make inquiries any time and anywhere. In this context, M-Banking is a part of the efforts being made by banks to offer multiple channels in order to satisfy their customers.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Concerted efforts and mutual trust needed for East Asian cooperation
Concerted efforts and mutual trust needed for East Asian cooperation Wu Yixue, China Daily, Asia News Network/Beijing The East Asian Community (EAC) is an alluring prospect, although its prototype and methods for realization are still under discussion.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers to sue police over Ba'asyir's abrupt arrest
Lawyers to sue police over Ba'asyir's abrupt arrest P.C. Naommy and Blontank Poer, Jakarta/Surakarta The team of lawyers for Abu Bakar Ba'asyir announced on Monday they would file a pretrial motion against the National Police for procedural violations in connection with their client's arrest last Friday.
Tue, 04 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thieves break into PPP official's car
Thieves break into PPP official's car JAKARTA: Auto thieves broke the left front window of a Sangyong sedan belonging to United Development Party (PPP) Jakarta branch leader Endin AJ Soefihara on Sunday. The theft took place during a meeting between PPP leader and Vice President Hamzah Haz, and the National Awakening Party (PKB) chief patron Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, who is also former president, outside the president director of Bank Mandiri ECW Neloe's official house on Jl.