Archive: 8 May 2004
90 articles found
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Maintaining peace
Maintaining peace in hostile places The letter by David Jardine (The Jakarta Post, April 30), triggered some thoughts that have been haunting me for a few years. What I feel is that while there are both good and bad soldiers, what is crystal-clear is that the job they are entrusted to do while dealing with civilians is unenviable and most difficult.
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Medco seeks to settle acquisitions in June
Medco seeks to settle acquisitions in June Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Internasional said it expected to conclude deals to acquire Australian-based energy firm Novus Petroleum and two local gas working areas in June at a total cost of at least US$400 million. Medco chief financial officer (CFO) Sugiharto said Medco would try to counter a takeover bid for Novus by Australian-based Sunov Petroleum Pty soon and was expecting to end the bidding process in June.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anyone may contribute to E-encyclopedia
Anyone may contribute to E-encyclopedia Andrew Lih Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Hong Kong 2. Pro8 -- Can Chinese industry be made safe? 1 x 48 Can Chinese manufacturing industry be made safe? John Fabian Witt Project Syndicate 3. Strait8 -- What Indon polls say 1 x 30 What the Indonesian polls say Message from the Indonesian polls The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
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Six more police officers punished
Six more police officers punished Andi Hajramurni, Makassar A police disciplinary committee here on Friday ordered the detention of six more officers for 21 days for their roles in the recent attack on the Indonesian Muslim University (UMI), in which dozens of students were injured. It also ordered delays in the proposed promotions of police officers -- all second brigades -- Dian Andriawan, Yudi Afrianto, Marthen Kandek, Arwin Arief, Arnold Manggabarani and Vahnur Rasyid.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Smuggler had 20,800 ectasy pills
Smuggler had 20,800 ectasy pills Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Indonesian customs and excise officers at the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport arrested a Singaporean citizen on Wednesday for attempting to smuggle around 20,800 ecstasy pills worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$173,410) to Sydney, Australia.
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Hand, foot, mouth disease hits Bandung
Hand, foot, mouth disease hits Bandung Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung A pediatrician in Bandung municipality has warned of an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease (HFM), saying he had treated several patients for the disease since early April. There was a major outbreak of the disease in Singapore and several cities in Indonesia in 2000, but there have been few recorded cases since.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Correction: EU provides new markets
Correction: EU provides new markets There were a number of mistakes in our Friday, page 3 article EU provides new markets for RI products. The designation and gender of Mr. Sabato Della Monica was wrongly mentioned in the story. Ambassador Della Monica is the head of the delegation of the European Commission (EC) to Indonesia. It was also wrongly mentioned that there were 26 members in the European Union instead of 25.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
PR industry faces tough future
PR industry faces tough future YOGYAKARTA: An integrated program for public relations people was needed in a bid to meet the future challenge of the growing tourism industry in the country, a top practitioner said here. Magdalena Wenas, CEO of MPR Consultant, said the program must involve all stakeholders in the tourism industry and must be launched nationwide simultaneously in areas where tourism has become part of regional revenue sources.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Catholic seek president with clear programs
Catholic seek president with clear programs The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The presidential election is still eight weeks away but the Bishops Council of Indonesia (KWI) has already issued criteria for presidential and vice presidential candidates that the public, especially Catholics, should choose.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
21 election monitors accredited by KPU
21 election monitors accredited by KPU JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has accredited 21 monitors, including four teams of foreign monitors, for the country's first ever direct presidential election on July 5. According to an official note signed by Valina Singka Subekti, the accredited foreign monitors included teams from the European Union, the National Democratic Institute, the Asia Foundation and the International Foundation for Election Systems.
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Big names chalk up big wins
Big names chalk up big wins The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Lopsided matches were in abundance on the opening day of the Thomas and Uber Cups at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium here on Friday. Uber Cup defending champion China, as well as South Korea and Chinese Taipei, drubbed their opponents with 5-0 wins each, while Japan had to concede a game in its 4-1 victory over Malaysia.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOCUS ISSUE -- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS -- MAY 9
FOCUS ISSUE -- INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS -- MAY 9 checked by Rich Internationalism in education, a logical development Simon Marcus Gower, Executive Principal, High/Scope Indonesia School Jakarta It is probably accurate to say that by now the notion that we are living in the age of globalization has become something of a cliche. But it is a reality that, practically each day, that is brought to our doorsteps.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Strong government vs.
Strong government vs. strong civil society Endy M. Bayuni Cambridge, Massachusetts 2. Pat10 -- Leadership v. authoritarianism 2 x 30 Democratic government provides people with freedom of choice Patrick Guntensperger Jakarta
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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on May 7, 2004 _______________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _______________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 25 6,000 Adhi Karya 370 0 3,332,000 Adira Dinamika 2,500 -125 312,000 AGIS Tbk 105 5 710,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 -5 12,500 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0...
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Olympic gold medalist Tony back home
Olympic gold medalist Tony back home Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Indonesian badminton fans can expect Tony Gunawan, who now plays for the United States, to return home permanently sometime in the next two years. But they shouldn't expect the 29-year-old to get back on court and play for the country that he won an Olympic gold medal for. Interviewed by The Jakarta Post on the sidelines of the U.S.
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JP/5/abepura
JP/5/abepura Top police officers stand trial over Abepura abuses Andi Hajramurni Makassar An ad hoc court here on Friday began separate trials for two senior police officers charged for their roles in gross human rights abuses three years ago in Abepura, Papua. The defendants -- the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) paramilitary police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Johny Wainal Usman and Papua Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Daud Sihombing -- attended the trials.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU wants secure ballot papers
KPU wants secure ballot papers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) has sparked another controversy with its plan to use ballot papers that have the same standard of security as banknotes for the presidential election. The commission invited on Friday three security printing firms -- publicly listed Jasuindo Tiga Perkasa, PT Wahyu Abadi and the Pura Group -- to propose a design for the ballot papers.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top NU figures told to resign
Top NU figures told to resign Kurniawan Hari and M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta/Yogyakarta/Surabaya Calls for the leaders of the nation's largest Muslim organization to resign have intensified following their decision to plunge headlong into practical politics. Critics say Hasyim Muzadi and Solahuddin Wahid of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) have violated the organization's principles by getting involved in politics.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pollution of Cisadane River continues
Pollution of Cisadane River continues Multa Fidrus, Tangerang "I still remember when the water in the Cisadane River was very clean -- I could clearly see fish swimming around," 65-year-old Mahudi, a resident of Pasar Baru subdistrict, said as he reminisced about his childhood. The man, who has 10 grandchildren, said he was still able to see the bottom of the seven-meter-deep river back then and swim near the Pintu Sepuluh dam, which was only 200 meters away from his parents' home.
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Student robbing way through college
Student robbing way through college JAKARTA: A second-year economics student at Gunadarma University was arrested on Thursday evening on suspicion of robbery. Police said the suspect, identified as Rudy Hartono, and an accomplice, Michael Albert, usually targeted female car drivers. "They operated from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Jl. Bekasi Raya in East Jakarta," city police chief of detectives Sr. Comr. Mathius Salempang said on Friday. Another suspected accomplice, Rio, is still at large.
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Health rule upheld for presidential candidates
Health rule upheld for presidential candidates The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan said that the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a ruling that would effectively oust former president Abdurrahman Wahid from the presidential race was final. "The court's decision is final. The Chief Justice does not have the power to review it," he said late on Friday as reported by Antara. Bagir had met with PKB leaders M.
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Choosing a visionary leader
Choosing a visionary leader Benny Susetyo Malang, East Java Our nation needs a strong national leader characterized by steadfastness and a democratic and uncomplaining nature, in an effort to pull the country and its people out of this protracted crisis. Of course, it is also required that this leader should have the ability to guide the nation, which would be reflected in his or her track record and programs.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock down for seven trading days
Stock down for seven trading days Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Jakarta stock market ended lower on Friday for seven consecutive trading days on negative regional issues and jitters over security ahead of the presidential election. Amid the negative sentiment, the Directorate General of Taxation plans to issue an unfavorable policy of raising income tax for stock transactions, a move considered by brokers as a shortsighted decision that could damage the market.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. NU: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. NU: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Calls mount for NU leaders to resign 2. CHINA: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS RI wary of China's slowdown 3. THOMAS: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS xxxx story being done.... 4. KWI: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Bishops call for civilian president
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
The police buckle down and drivers buckle up
The police buckle down and drivers buckle up Evi Mariani, Jakarta The Jakarta Police announced that more drivers are wearing their seat belts since the police began enforcing the seat belt law on May 5. That conclusion came from daily reports from traffic police officers deployed throughout the capital and the number of tickets issued by the police to drivers for not buckling up. City police traffic division head Sr. Comr.
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School to stage charity event
School to stage charity event JAKARTA: The Texmaco DPS International School will hold a charity event on Saturday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the school complex in East Karawang, West Java. The event will feature, among other things, oriental cuisine, music, dance and games. The funds raised by the event will be used for improving the welfare of the communities living around the school. -- JP
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI completes liquidations of 52 banks
BI completes liquidations of 52 banks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank has officially revoked the licenses of two banks, Bank Ratu and Prasidha Utama Bank -- the remaining two of the 52 banks the government decided to close down at the height of the crisis in the late 1990s. The closure of the two banks was stipulated in two decrees of Bank Indonesia's governor dated April 29.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
IBRA did job, but success unclear, says audit agency
IBRA did job, but success unclear, says audit agency Tony Hotland, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) has concluded that the dissolved Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency (IBRA) performed its duty of restructuring the majority of troubled banks, but refused to judge its performance. The BPK's head Satrio "Billy" Joedono said the agency was not in a position to decide if IBRA had successfully done its job, and would leave it to the House of Representatives to make a judgment.
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Tutut may join presidential race
Tutut may join presidential race Blontank Poer, Surakarta In a bid for a return to the "glorious" days of her father's rule, the eldest daughter of former president Soeharto, Siti "Tutut" Hardijanti Rukmana is preparing steps to join the direct presidential election.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
High-tech security causes long queues at entrance gates
High-tech security causes long queues at entrance gates Novan Iman Santosa, Jakarta Answering calls from the participants for heightened security during the Thomas Cup and Uber Cup badminton championships, the organizing committee has installed a state-of-the-art access system using barcode and fingerprint scanners. The technology, however, has created long queues at the entrance gates where ID card holders had to identify themselves twice on Friday, the first day of the event.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Senior officers tried over Abepura abuses
Senior officers tried over Abepura abuses Andi Hajramurni, Makassar An ad hoc court here on Friday began separate trials for two senior police officers charged for their roles in gross human rights abuses three years ago in Abepura, Papua. The defendants -- the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) paramilitary police deputy chief Brig. Gen. Johny Wainal Usman and Papua Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr. Daud Sihombing -- attended the trials. They could face jail terms from 25 years to life for the charges.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Solahuddin's nomination no problem: Komnas chief
Solahuddin's nomination no problem: Komnas chief Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The chairman of the national rights body played down fears here on the fate of investigations into human rights violations in the event of one its executives becoming a vice presidential candidate.
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Detected women politicians keep fighting
Detected women politicians keep fighting A. Junaidi, Jakarta Although women politicians who missed out on seats in the House of Representatives have accepted their failure, they have vowed to continue their fight for the political rights of women. Only 61 of around 2,500 women legislative candidates made it to the House following the April 5 polls, or only 11 percent of the 550 elected lawmakers.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Surging oil to hurt Asian economies
Surging oil to hurt Asian economies Alexa Olesen, Associated Press, Singapore Oil-importing Asian countries can expect higher unemployment, inflation and curtailed economic growth if oil prices remain at their current 13-year high, analysts say. Crude oil prices have risen 13 percent in the past month to more than US$39 a barrel amid concern about terror attacks in crucial oil-producing Middle East nations and growing demand in China.
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RI wary of China's slowdown
RI wary of China's slowdown Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta With China set to apply a more conservative policy to prevent its economy from overheating, the government warned on Friday about the adverse effects this could have on Indonesia's economy, particularly on exports. Minister of Finance Boediono said that, while no calculations had been made so far, China's move would most likely negatively affect the country's exports, at least in the short term.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Journalists nominated for int'l award
Journalists nominated for int'l award JAKARTA: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) named five Indonesians of six journalists for an award over reports tolerance issues toward racism and discrimination. The five journalists are Nezar Patria and Karaniya Dharmasaputra from Tempo magazine, Helmayanti and Ayu Purwaningsih from private radio station Radio 68-H and Masrur Jamaludin from private television station Metro TV.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, Malaysia play down terror threat in Malacca Strait
RI, Malaysia play down terror threat in Malacca Strait Adianto P. Simamora, Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia on Friday declared there was no threat to ships from terrorists in the Strait of Malacca, one of the world's busiest sea lanes. The two countries also jointly rejected the offer of the United States to help patrol the 800-kilometer strait in order to prevent terrorist attacks in the waterway.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Locals take money to stop blockade
Locals take money to stop blockade BEKASI: Residents of three subdistricts near the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi agreed on Friday to stop blocking the entrance to the dump following the Bekasi administration's decision to pay them Rp 100,000 (US$11.6) each. They also agreed that the compensation would be channeled through a community fund manager under the supervision of the city development agency.
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Police hunt Irwanto's accomplice
Police hunt Irwanto's accomplice Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Police investigators probing the Pekanbaru bombing have entered into a new stage of their investigations after they heard from witnesses that Irwanto, a key witness and possible suspect in the bombing, was not alone at the bomb scene. Irwanto was found injured by police on Jl. Arengka, some 30 meters away from the blast site, shortly after the explosion early on Tuesday. "According to several witnesses, Irwanto was not alone.
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Poso's PAN chairman denies possession of bomb ingredients
Poso's PAN chairman denies possession of bomb ingredients Ruslan Sangadji and Irvan NR , Palu, Central Sulawesi Luky Lasahido, the head of the National Mandate Party (PAN) in Poso, denied during police questioning on Friday that he was the owner of seven bags of sulfur that were discovered in a warehouse belonging to him on Wednesday. The suspect claimed the sulfur, which can be used to make bombs, belonged to an acquaintance he identified as Rafik.
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Spatial battle still being fought by city
Spatial battle still being fought by city Damar Harsanto, Jakarta The Jakarta administration will file an appeal over its loss in a case concerning the legality of Gubernatorial Decree No.44/2003. The administration said it would appeal to the Jakarta State Administrative High Court after the lower court ruled in favor of property and retail businesses and ordered that the decree be repealed. The decree was issued last year to lend strength to Bylaw No.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japanese ministry punishes Mitsubishi
Japanese ministry punishes Mitsubishi TOKYO: Japan's transport ministry said on Friday it will exclude Mitsubishi Motors and its truck-making affiliate from public procurement bidding as a punitive measure following a recall scandal. "The measure took effect today, and will last for one and a half years," a ministry official said. The measure came a day after Japanese police raided the head office of Mitsubishi Motors Corp. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp.
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For many expats, tuition fee not really an issue
For many expats, tuition fee not really an issue Joseph Kirschke Contributor Jakarta Altogether, expatriates with children in Jakarta have 17 international schools to choose from. They range from British and American schools to French, Pakistani and even Saudi Arabian secondary schools.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo-Kalla nomination official
Susilo-Kalla nomination official The Jakarta Post, Surabaya/Jakarta/Bogor The Democratic Party officially declared former senior ministers Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla as its flag bearers for the July 5 presidential election, in Surabaya on Friday. The declaration was made after a plenary meeting attended by the party's Central Executive Board (DPP) members, and provincial and regental/municipal leaders from around the country.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court jails 9 suspects over Flores insident
Court jails 9 suspects over Flores insident Yemris Fointuna, Kupang The Kupang District Court sentenced nine civilian defendants on Friday to one year in prison each for their involvement in last year's attack on a court building and prosecutor's office on Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The defendants were found guilty beyond all reasonable doubt of violating Article 170 of the Criminal Code over the attack on Nov. 15, 2003 in Larantuka, the capital city of East Flores regency.
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4 x 12
4 x 12 Court jails 9 suspects over Flores incident JP/5/MAKASSAR 1 x 33 Six more police officers punished JP/5/POSO 2 x 30 Poso's PAN chairman denies possession of bomb ingredients JP/5/KUKU 1 x 38 Hand, foot and mouth disease hits Bandung 1 x 32 FBI agents help probe Riau blast
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Robbers escape with Rp 5b in checks
Robbers escape with Rp 5b in checks MEDAN, North Sumatra: Two robbers on a motorcycle grabbed the bag of a businessman in Medan, North Sumatra, on Friday and fled with Rp 5 million (US$574) and dozens of checks worth some Rp 5 billion. The 50-year-old victim, Sulaiman, the owner of motorcycle distributor PT Global Mandiri, had just arrived at Eksekutif Bank on Jl. Pemuda, Medan, but the robbers suddenly seized his bag as he left his car. "The crooks escaped quickly to Jl.
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Famine haunts stadium
Famine haunts stadium JAKARTA: "Where can we get food around here?" was the common question asked by visitors and journalists alike at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium. To their disappointment, they all got the same reply. "There are no food stalls around here.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt requires SMEs to exercise safety, health at workplaces
Govt requires SMEs to exercise safety, health at workplaces pls could you check bold, thanks also I don't know what ttl cases means... Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government will require small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to implement an occupational safety and health program (OSH) in their companies in a bid to curb the number of workplace accidents.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock down for seven straight session
Stock down for seven straight session Rendi A. Witular Jakarta The Jakarta stock market ended lower on Friday for seven consecutive trading days on negative regional issues and jitters over security ahead of the presidential election. Amid the negative sentiment, the Directorate General of Taxation plans to issue an unfavorable policy of raising income tax for stock transactions, a move considered by brokers as a shortsighted decision that could damage the market.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'No irregularities in Ciracas project'
'No irregularities in Ciracas project' JAKARTA: The inspector general for the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, M. Amrinal, said his team had found no irregularities in a development project in Ciracas, East Jakarta.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
AFI stars visit Yogya
AFI stars visit Yogya YOGYAKARTA: The new pop idols of the Akademi Fantasi Indosiar (AFI) visited the city as part of their nationwide tour following the successful televised talent show on Indosiar. The show was held here on the open-air stage of the Prambanan Temple compound last Monday in the outskirts of Yogyakarta. Prior to the concert the entourage, comprising AFI stars Veri, Kia, Mawar, Ve, Rini, Dicky, Romi, Icha, Smile, Yenny, Hera and Lastmi also visited Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel on Jl.
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'It's so quiet here'
'It's so quiet here' JAKARTA: Badminton events here normally attract huge crowds, especially the prestigious Thomas Cup and Uber Cup championships. But things seem to be different for the 2004 edition of the biennial events. "I wonder why it's so quiet now. I don't see many banners or other promotional material around," Lukman Salleh, a journalist from Malaysia's Berita Harian daily, said to The Jakarta Post on the opening day.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Education should spur altruistic development
Education should spur altruistic development Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta We have in recent weeks passed a couple of significant dates in the Indonesian calendar. Both dates can be attributed to important and visionary figures in the history of this country and to the development of educational thought and philosophy. April 21 is designated as Kartini Day and May 2 as Education Day thanks to that being the birth date of Ki Hajar Dewantara.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia excells in chase for record sixth in Thomas Cup
Indonesia excells in chase for record sixth in Thomas Cup Novan Iman Santosa, Jakarta For the Indonesian sporting public, perhaps there is nothing more important than the badminton men's team Thomas Cup championship. We have taken the cup 13 times, a record five times in a row, from a total of 22 contests over more than 50 years.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest 'ATM' robbers
Police arrest 'ATM' robbers JAKARTA: Jakarta Police detectives arrested seven members of a syndicate of robbers who have allegedly reaped around Rp 2 billion (US$231,214) from several operations since late last year. According to the police, the suspects usually broke the Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) using a crowbar and a car jack. During operations, which usually took around 30 minutes, the robbers carried pistols. Jakarta Police detective chief Sr. Comr.
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2. 1 x 27
2. 1 x 27 KPU wants secure ballot papers 3. 2 x 27 Govt team calls for scrapping of Ladia Galaska road project 4. 1 x 30 Tutut may join presidential race 5. 1 x 42 SMEs required to apply health, safety program
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Rupiah Rates May 7
Rupiah Rates May 7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,595.06 5,873.56 6,267.21 6,201.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,452.23 4,856.26 5,181.19 5,127.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,665.46 5,937.39 6,334.11 6,268.57 Swiss franc 1 7,141.30 6,362.51 6,786.30 6,717.40 Danish krone 1 1,487.47 1,325.45 1,413.30 1,399.38 Euro 1 11,071.13 9,862.73 10,520.76 10,412.87 Poundsterling 1 16,457.31 14,663.01 15,639.19 15,480.91 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,178.67 1,050.38 1,120.07 1,108.97...
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We need a leader with clear vision
We need a leader with clear vision Benny Susetyo Cultural Observer Malang, East Java 2. Star10 -- Anti-U.S. feeling hits goods 1 X 48 Anti-U.S. sentiment hits sales of American goods Johan Fernandez The Star Asia News Network Selangor, Malaysia 3. Pro 10 -- Outsourced and out of work 1 x 30 Outsourcing and role of government Joseph E. Stiglitz Project Syndicate
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Checked
Checked Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post Jakarta Promising easy access to good university and career With academic qualifications still a passport to accessing a good university and professional career, international schools are becoming more popular among expatriates and local parents, not only because of the positive cultural values resulting from their multicultural environments but also due to the undisputable quality of their education.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
SMEs required to apply health and safety program
SMEs required to apply health and safety program Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will require small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to implement an occupational safety and health program (OSH) in their companies in a bid to curb the number of workplace accidents. Director of OSH programs Zulmiar Yanri at the Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration said on Friday such a regulation was urgent as Indonesia still ranked among countries with the worst occupational safety records.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Choosing a visionary leader
Choosing a visionary leader Benny Susetyo Cultural Observer Malang, East Java Our nation needs a strong national leader characterized by steadfastness and a democratic and uncomplaining nature, in an effort to pull the country and its people out of this protracted crisis. Of course, it is also required that this leader should have the ability to guide the nation, which would be reflected in his or her track record and programs.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Makassar to host major business expo
Makassar to host major business expo MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi; The regional development board of South Sulawesi province will hold a tourism, trade and industrial expo here in September. "The expo will exhibit main products from the five provinces on Sulawesi island," the board's secretary-general, Ikrar M Saleh, told South Sulawesi Governor Amin Syam on Thursday night. The five provinces are North Sulawesi, Gorontalo, Central Sulawesi, Southeast Sulawesi and South Sulawesi.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rendi A. Witular
Rendi A. Witular Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Internasional said it expected to conclude deals to acquire Australian-based energy firm Novus Petroleum and two local gas working areas in June at a total cost of at least US$400 million. Medco chief financial officer (CFO) Sugiharto said Medco would try to counter a takeover bid for Novus by Australian-based Sunov Petroleum Pty soon and was expecting to end the bidding process in June.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Central bank set to keep rates at current levels
Central bank set to keep rates at current levels Bank Indonesia said on Friday that it will maintain interest rates around current levels to achieve an inflation target of between 5 percent and 6 percent this year. The weighted average of Bank Indonesia's 1-month Sertifikat Bank Indonesia (SBI) promissory notes fell to 7.32 percent in an auction Wednesday from 7.33 percent two weeks earlier, and the 3- month SBI rate dropped to 7.24 percent from 7.25 percent.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gracious fans wanted
Gracious fans wanted The Thomas and Uber Cup badminton team championships are in full swing this weekend at the Bung Karno Indoor Stadium in Senayan, Central Jakarta. It is the sixth time Jakarta has hosted one of the greatest events in world badminton. As a host, Indonesia's national pride is at stake on a few different levels, not least of which is to reassure the international community that the country is safe enough to welcome participating shuttlers from 17 countries.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S.-based NGO helps poor students get better education
U.S.-based NGO helps poor students get better education Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta It is really ironic here that many children do not go to school due to lack of funds or access. Yogyakarta has been renowned for a long time as Kota Pelajar (the city of students), meaning that many schools at all levels and students from throughout the country are to be found here.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local govts to take over kerosene distribution
Local govts to take over kerosene distribution Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina plans to transfer the distribution and supervision of subsidized kerosene to local governments when its monopoly over the domestic fuel market comes to an end next year. "In order to focus on more profit-oriented activities, Pertamina will the transfer the responsibility for distributing kerosene to local governments.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia looks for 5-0 win over U.S.
Indonesia looks for 5-0 win over U.S. Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The Indonesian Thomas Cup team is looking for a perfect win over the United States as the defending champion begins its quest for a record six-in-a-row win in the badminton men's team championship here on Saturday. Joko Supriyanto, the Indonesian men's singles coach, said that they would go all out for a 5-0 win. "We'll try to get a 5-0 score as all the games will be played in the preliminary round.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Overseas travel reps visit city
Overseas travel reps visit city YOGYAKARTA: With a mission to promote Yogyakarta to South Africa, envoys of South African Dikon Travel and Bluemoon Travel visited last week Santika Jogja Hotel on Jl. Sudirman for an inspection. The hotel's public relations officer Erma Wheny H said officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompanied the delegates. "They said they wanted to make sure that Yogyakarta was a safe place to visit," Wheny said.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso stands by land swap deal
Sutiyoso stands by land swap deal Damar Harsanto and Evi Mariani, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso will put up a fight for the properties of the "new" SMP 56 state junior high school on Jl. Jeruk Purut, East Cilandak, and SMU 87 high school in Bintaro, both in South Jakarta, if businessman Abdul Latief demands the return of the land. "Whatever happens, I will defend the schools ...
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;JP; ANPAv..r.. Photo-attention/getter Photo caption FOR ATTENTION GETTER (ADS) Tarko Sudiarno TALK SHOW: Christian Tooy (left), the business manager and head of advertising of The Jakarta Post, and senior public relations executive Magdalena Wenas (right) discuss the role of public relations in promoting tourism in Indonesia during an event at the Hotel Saphir Yogyakarta.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- May 11 (Tuesday)
FOR MARKETING PERSPECTIVE -- May 11 (Tuesday) RI remains important makert for major courier companies Rudijanto Contributor Jakarta While the country struggles to boost its exports, and prepares for its first-ever direct presidential election, the local market remains promising for international and domestic courier and express-delivery companies.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Locals work together to fix schools
Locals work together to fix schools Singgir Kartana, Contributor, Yogyakarta Just over three years ago, the condition of public elementary school SDN Selang II in Wonosari, Gunung Kidul, was in a woeful state, but thanks to a U.S.-based non-governmental organization, that situation has been turned around and now the school is greatly improved. The school was lacking in everything from chairs and tables to textbooks and basic facilities.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
We need honest president
We need honest president From Koran TEMPO The general chairman of the central executive board of Muhammadiyah, Syafi'i Ma'arif, has said there are now presidential candidates from the military because civilian leaders have failed in leading this country. He said the emergence of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Gen. (ret.) Wiranto as presidential nominees should be critically responded to in order to prevent the return of an authoritarian government. I agree with Syafi'i.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police asked to set Ba'asyir free
Police asked to set Ba'asyir free Abdul Khalik, Jakarta In a move seen as attempting to influence the legal process, a number of legislators of Muslim-based parties submitted on Friday a letter asking the police to temporarily release terrorist suspect Abu Bakar Ba'asyir from detention. National Police chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar said that the police headquarters "was considering all the consequences" of honoring such a request, while a criminal law expert said the request should be ignored.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Informal North Korean talks possible in Jakarta: Report
Informal North Korean talks possible in Jakarta: Report Reuters, Tokyo North Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam-sun will attend a meeting of an Asian regional forum next month in Jakarta, where he may take part in informal six-party talks on Pyongyang's nuclear programs, the Nihon Keizai Shimbun said on Friday.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Give investors equal chance of acquiring Permata: Anwar
Give investors equal chance of acquiring Permata: Anwar Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid intensified talks of a merger between two of the country's top-ten banks, the central bank has suggested the government give any interested parties, including foreign investors, equal chances of acquiring Bank Permata.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI, KL to sign labor agreement
RI, KL to sign labor agreement JAKARTA: Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said he would sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on migrant workers with Malaysia on May 10. "The MOU will lay down numerous conditions for Malaysians to employ Indonesian migrant workers. It will deal with the workers' terms of contract, rights and salaries," Jacob said on Friday.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega's husband hospitalized
Mega's husband hospitalized JAKARTA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas was taken to Pertamina Hospital in South Jakarta on Friday with an increased blood sugar level. Taufik was admitted to the hospital at about 5:30 p.m., while Megawati was on her way back to Jakarta from Mojokerto, Central Java. "He has to stay overnight because doctors want to give him a complete medical examination," sources at the president's residence told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
China trashes Indonesia 5-0 in Uber Cup opening game
China trashes Indonesia 5-0 in Uber Cup opening game Zakki Hakim, Jakarta Defending champion and top seed China proved to be too strong for Indonesia, when it crushed the 10th-seeded host 5-0 in the opening Group W match of the 2004 Uber Cup here on Friday. The Chinese lived up to their ranking, drubbing their Indonesian opponents with convincing wins. Only Gong Ruina had to battled it out in three sets against Silvi Antarini in the opening match.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students protest UAN rating
Students protest UAN rating PALU, Central Sulawesi: More than 200 students from the Coalition of Senior High Schools in Palu demonstrated at the Central Sulawesi legislative council on Friday to oppose the policy of standardizing the evaluation in the national final exams (UAN). They said the standard UAN rating of 4.01 should be lowered to 3.01, as set last year. The protesters threatened to boycott the central government-sponsored exams on Monday in Palu.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
* 'Bin Laden' offers gold for killing of Bremer, Annan Page 3
* 'Bin Laden' offers gold for killing of Bremer, Annan Page 3 * SMEs required to exercise safety, health in workplace Page 4 * Top police officers tried for Abepura abuses Page 5 * Message from the Indonesian elections Page 7 * Singaporean arrested for drug smuggling attempt Page 8 * Filipinos to vote for continuity or celebrity Page 9 * Triplett takes early lead at Wachovia golf tourney Page 11 * Deficits threaten U.S. economy Page 16 * Homeland confusing, but shows promise Page 17
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bring back colonialism?
Bring back colonialism? In his letter in The Jakarta Post of May 5 edition, David Wallis yearns for a revival of colonialism. "Bring back colonialism, is the only answer", he says, having come to the conclusion that there is no hope left for democracy or fairness in Indonesia. I have sometimes read the letters read by David and found them interesting. After all it is a letter written by a Westerner, judging by the name. Perhaps the writer's longing for a return to colonialism reconfirms this.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates May 7
Rupiah Rates May 7 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,595.06 5,873.56 6,267.21 6,201.19 Brunei dollar 1 5,452.23 4,856.26 5,181.19 5,127.14 Canadian dollar 1 6,665.46 5,937.39 6,334.11 6,268.57 Swiss franc 1 7,141.30 6,362.51 6,786.30 6,717.40 Danish krone 1 1,487.47 1,325.45 1,413.30 1,399.38 Euro 1 11,071.13 9,862.73 10,520.76 10,412.87 Poundsterling 1 16,457.31 14,663.01 15,639.19 15,480.91 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,178.67 1,050.38 1,120.07 1,108.97...
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Message from the Indonesian polls
Message from the Indonesian polls The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore The first thing to be said about Indonesia's April 5 parliamentary elections, for which final results were announced on Wednesday, is that they had gone well for an exercise of this scope. It was relatively peaceful and no charges of cheating have sullied the results.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
Train derails in Bandung, all safe
Train derails in Bandung, all safe BANDUNG: An Argogede executive train skidded off the tracks at around 10:20 a.m. on Friday near Bandung railway station. No injuries, train delays or cancellations were reported. However, around 200 passengers had to wait for more than two hours to continue their journey on the same train, while 45 others decided to take a different train. The train, plying the Bandung-Jakarta route, derailed only about one minute after it had left the station.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Putting education
Putting education back on track From Republika The education sector faces an increasingly tough challenge. School teachers, who are required to direct students according to the aims of national education, find their efforts obscured by negative external factors.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Watch your weight with a seat belt'
'Watch your weight with a seat belt' The police began to enforce the seat belt law on May 5, 12 years after Law No. 14/1992 on traffic was passed. According to the police, on the first day the law was enforced, 80 percent of drivers wore their seat belts. The Jakarta Post spoke with residents about the matter. Rinda Hedwig, 31, is a lecturer at Bina Nusantara University.
Sat, 08 May 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Homeland' confusing, but shows promise
'Homeland' confusing, but shows promise Tantri Yuliandini, Jakarta It is a simple concept that ran away with itself and got too ambitious. This was a shame, for in itself it was an ambitious idea that had unexpectedly found the light of day. It is Homeland, Indonesia's first fully three-dimensional, animated, feature-length movie, created by Studio Kasatmata, a group of university students and recent graduates from Yogyakarta.