Archive: 10 June 2004
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Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina proposes higher fuel management fees
Pertamina proposes higher fuel management fees The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil and gas company Pertamina has proposed that the government double its fuel processing and distribution fees to ease the company's financial woes. Pertamina president Ariffi Nawawi said the request for additional fees was reasonable given the fact that the company had to shoulder "opportunity losses" by maintaining a 23-day national oil fuel stock. "We did not make the proposal seeking a greater profit.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
UNAIDS pursue broader response
UNAIDS pursue broader response Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) on Wednesday opened a new secretariat here, with the aim of encouraging a wider community response to the fight against the virus. "In the last 12 months, we have started to work more closely with the community and people living with AIDS directly.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bimantara rights issue plan approved
Bimantara rights issue plan approved JAKARTA: Shareholders of telecommunications and media firm PT Bimantara Citra approved on Wednesday the company's plan to sell more of its shares via a rights issue to raise funds for the expansion of its business. The company said in a media statement that the rights issue would be worth in total Rp 771.9 billion (US$86 million), with a nominal price of Rp 500 per share and an offer price of Rp 2,500 per share.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/SOCCER
JP/3/SOCCER Candidates asked about soccer JAKARTA: The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) challenged on Wednesday all five presidential candidates to share their vision on soccer. PSSI chairman Nurdin Halid said that two presidential candidates had confirmed they would attend the debate on Friday at Hotel Hilton. They are Gen. (ret) Wiranto and Amien Rais. He said that he was awaiting confirmation from three other presidential candidates, Hamzah Haz, Megawati Soekarnoputri and Gen.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Minangkabau artists thrive by looking back
Minangkabau artists thrive by looking back Margaret Agusta, Contributor/Jakarta In these times of rapid sociopolitical change and uncertainty, the current exhibition of creations by West Sumatra artists at the National Gallery in Central Jakarta is historically important, not only for artists and other players within the Minangkabau milieu, but for Indonesia as a whole.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT RECOGNITION: On May 28, PT Arara Abadi and
COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT RECOGNITION: On May 28, PT Arara Abadi and PT Wira Karya Sakti were awarded the Certificate of Appreciation by President Megawati Soekarnoputri in recognition of their achievement in implementing community empowerment programs, which improve the living standards of local communities. Both are plantation companies in Riau and Jambi provinces.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
15,000 child sex workers in Riau
15,000 child sex workers in Riau Fadli, Batam A non-governmental organization (NGO) activist disclosed on Wednesday that some 15,000 girls under the age of 18 on the Riau Islands were sex workers. The number was half of the total of 30,000 sex workers operating on the islands, raising concern that child trafficking could be widespread, said Lola Shirin T. Wagner, the chairwoman of the Batam-based Humanity and Health Partner Foundation (YMKK).
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Spy agency will monitor foreigners
Spy agency will monitor foreigners JAKARTA: The National Intelligence Agency (BIN) will soon be given a bigger role in monitoring the issuance of work permits for foreigners, an immigration official said Wednesday. The agency, in conjunction with immigration officials, will soon begin "coordinated" efforts under a new directorate-general of intelligence and immigration examination, said Muhammad Indra.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 24 kivlan
2. 2 x 24 kivlan Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role 3. 1 x 36 Politicking behind July 27 probe: Susilo 4. 2 x 27 Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates 5. 1 x 30 UNAIDS pursues broader response
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Experts check on Bromo activity
Experts check on Bromo activity ID Nugroho and Jongker Rumthe, Probolinggo/Manado Rescuers searched on Wednesday for more victims reported missing after the eruption of Mount Bromo, a popular tourist spot in Probolinggo regency, East Java, as experts checked for signs of further major eruptions. The 2,392 meter-high volcano spewed black smoke and hot ash on Tuesday without any warnings issued by volcanologists and killed two hikers, including a Singaporean.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU to summon SBY campaign team
KPU to summon SBY campaign team SURABAYA: The East Java General Elections Commission will immediately summon the chairman of the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY) and Jusuf Kalla campaign team, in order to seek information on the alleged involvement of a civil servant in the team. The civil servant in question is Fandi Utomo, a lecturer at state-run Surabaya Technical Institute (ITS).
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to begin probe into Timika violence
Police to begin probe into Timika violence P.C. Naommy, Jakarta The National Police announced on Wednesday they would open an investigation into recent tribal violence in Timika, Papua, which claimed the lives of four people. "The (Nduga and Damal) tribes have stopped fighting and the situation is stabilizing. So we will be able to start the legal investigation into the dispute in Timika," National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Paiman said on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Issues that haunt Indonesia
Issues that haunt Indonesia The communal clash that broke out last Saturday, June 5, in the town of Timika in Indonesia's Papua province -- in which four people were killed and almost 100 injured -- proves that ethnic, religious, racial and intergroup issues continue to haunt the country, and could turn into serious problems. This is the right time for presidential and vice presidential candidates to show how they intend to solve these issues.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Palyja responsive to complaints
Palyja responsive to complaints JAKARTA: A member of the Water Users Committee (KPAM) told the Central Jakarta District Court on Wednesday that water firm PT PAM Lyonnaise Jaya (Palyja) had become more responsive to customer complaints. Chairman of KPAM's Central Jakarta chapter, Muhammad Nuh, told the court that the problems of leaks and a lack of continuity in water flow in the North Petojo subdistrict have now been resolved.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Free exams a dream for some
Free exams a dream for some Third-year students from the SMK PGRI I vocational school in Balaraja, Tangerang regency, met with the regency council commission E on social welfare on Wednesday, complaining that they had to pay Rp 440,000 (US$47) to take their National Final Examination. They asked the councillors to put pressure on the school to return their money because Regent Ismet Iskandar had issued a gubernatorial decree stating that students would not be charged for the test.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House attackers get 6, 4 years in prison
House attackers get 6, 4 years in prison Urip Hudiono, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court sentenced on Wednesday two Acehnese -- Aditiawarman alias Adi bin Warman, 23, and Fadli Hasan alias Ifat bin Hasan, 44 -- to six years and four years imprisonment respectively for their roles in bombing a building at the House of Representatives/People's Consultative Assembly compound in Senayan, Central Jakarta, last July.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU to train poll organizers
KPU to train poll organizers JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it would train election organizers from all levels to improve their skills in preparing for the July 5 presidential polls. KPU Deputy Chairman Ramlan Surbakti told reporters here that the training sessions would seek to rectify errors made by poll organizers during the April 5 legislative election. "We have to admit that we did not give them enough training," Ramlan said.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
City projects hit snag over land acquisition
City projects hit snag over land acquisition Damar Harsanto, Jakarta East Jakarta Mayor Koesnan Abdul Halim complained that many city projects had been halted or have not gotten off the ground because of disputes with residents over the land. "There are no clear, strong regulations that support our efforts to acquiring land that people have been living on for years. Therefore, many of our projects have come to a halt," he said on Tuesday at City Hall.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien in one-horse debate race
Amien in one-horse debate race Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta Amien Rais was the only presidential candidate on Wednesday to answer the challenge to attend a debate organized by students at the University of Indonesia in Depok. Arriving at the university at about 2 p.m., Amien only had a few minutes to rest as more than 1,000 students and lecturers were impatient to see the debate begin.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Melawai vendors to be relocated
Melawai vendors to be relocated JAKARTA: In a bid to clean up crowded Melawai market in Blok M, South Jakarta, and convert it into an integrated commercial compound, the city market operator plans to move the sidewalk vendors to the basement of the market building. "The new location is still occupied by Ramayana department store, which is contracted until 2007.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fear of authoritarianism legitimate
Fear of authoritarianism legitimate Aboeprijadi Santoso, Amsterdam They opted for ballots and promised changes; yet, the rise of former generals in the presidential election raises questions as to ex-militaries' potentials to lead the nation and strengthen Indonesia's incipient democracy. At issue are their associations with the New Order's methods, institutions and networks.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 9
Rupiah Rates June 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,834.82 6,131.43 6,517.48 6,448.55 Brunei dollar 1 5,735.23 5,145.67 5,468.94 5,411.81 Canadian dollar 1 7,257.48 6,512.84 6,526.03 6,849.68 Swiss franc 1 7,892.48 7,083.03 7,526.03 7,449.37 Danish krone 1 1,609.55 1,443.75 1,534.81 1,518.42 Euro 1 11,970.23 10,741.64 11,414.44 11,297.20 Poundsterling 1 17,949.47 16,110.26 17,116.07 16,943.49 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,254.43 1,125.99 1,196.18 1,184.23...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Miranda must work closely with her boss: Observers
Miranda must work closely with her boss: Observers The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Miranda S. Goeltom, the newly elected Bank Indonesia senior deputy governor, must be able to demonstrate the ability to coordinate with other members of the board of governors to help ensure the central bank's credibility remains intact.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bird's-eye view of pollution
Bird's-eye view of pollution From Republika As an Indonesian, I am saddened to learn that the Ancol coastal area is now so polluted that many fish have been killed from the red tide phenomenon or toxic waste and oil spills. I would like to share with readers what I, as a pilot, have seen from the sky. When I fly over Jakarta Bay to land at Soekarno-Hatta airport, I can see, during the descent from 5,000 feet to 2,000 feet, an oil slick on the sea.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
African leaders to attend G-8 summit
African leaders to attend G-8 summit INDONESIA: South African President Thabo Mbeki will attend the Group of Eight (G-8) summit on Thursday on Sea Island, Georgia, according to the South African Embassy in Jakarta. In a statement sent to The Jakarta Post on Wednesday, the embassy said that U.S. President George W.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PANWAS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. PANWAS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authority 2. SBY: 36 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 50 Susilo pledges to implement Papua special autonomy law 3. VIOLATION: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 25 Megawati-Hasyim notch up most campaign violations 4. LABOR: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Candidates uninterested in labor issues Responsive leaders needed
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt sends health workers to Aceh
Govt sends health workers to Aceh JAKARTA: The Ministry of Health sent on Tuesday another 57 health professionals, including more than 40 doctors, to Aceh in an effort to improve medical services in the area.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role
Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta A former aide to Gen. (ret) Wiranto alleged on Wednesday that he had been offered billions of rupiah and an ambassadorial post in order to cancel his plan to publish a book detailing Wiranto's role in the deployment of the Pamswakarsa militia in 1998.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Followers told to stop "bloodshed"
Followers told to stop "bloodshed" SURABAYA: Presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri urged her followers on Wednesday to stop giving their thumbprints in blood, saying that the act could lead to violence. "If they really support me, they should stop this and use their energies in other sympathetic action," Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) secretary-general Sutjipto quoted Megawati as saying.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. 5BATAM (1x30)
1. 5BATAM (1x30) 15,000 children sex workers in Riau: NGO 2. 5GUGAT (1x32) Padang tabloid sued over graft reports 3. 5TIMIKA (2x19) Police probe into tribal warfare in Timika begins 4. 5FERRY (3x24) Palu Police slammed for making another wrong arrest
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien to campaign in Riau
Amien to campaign in Riau PEKANBARU, Riau: Amien Rais and Siswono Yudohusodo are due to stage another outdoor campaign on Thursday, which will take place in a field in the Riau capital, Pekanbaru. This time, Amien and Siswono will hit town with an entourage of 75 people. Fendri Jaswir, head of the Amien-Siswono media center in Pekanbaru, claimed that the campaign would be attended by some 10,000 people.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campuses must be campaign-free: Rector
Campuses must be campaign-free: Rector KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Bowing to student demands, the Rector of Haluoleo University, Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, prohibited on Wednesday presidential candidates from campaigning on the university premises. The decision was, however, made on practical grounds. "The students will be sitting examinations in June and July, and the campaign could distract them," said university rector Mahmud Hamundu.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Second chance urged for home businesses
Second chance urged for home businesses Damar Harsanto, Jakarta In an effort to regularize the status of private homes that have been converted into commercial premises, South Jakarta Mayor Dadang Kafrawi has proposed to Governor Sutiyoso that the land use functions of 27 residential areas in the municipality be converted to business and commercial functions. "Businesspeople are seeking the conversion of Kebayoran Baru from a residential area into a business and commercial area.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates asked about soccer
Candidates asked about soccer JAKARTA: The Indonesian Soccer Association (PSSI) challenged on Wednesday all five presidential candidates to share their vision on soccer. PSSI chairman Nurdin Halid said that two presidential candidates had confirmed they would attend the debate on Friday at Hotel Hilton. They are Gen. (ret) Wiranto and Amien Rais. He said that he was awaiting confirmation from three other presidential candidates, Hamzah Haz, Megawati Soekarnoputri and Gen.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati-Hasyim notch up most campaign violations
Megawati-Hasyim notch up most campaign violations M. Taufiqurrahman and PC Naommy, Jakarta After one week of nationwide presidential election campaigning, the Megawati-Hasyim Muzadi ticket, which is backed by the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), was declared the top violator of campaign regulations by the Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu).
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
NTB's Mt. Rinjani named world legacy
NTB's Mt. Rinjani named world legacy JAKARTA: Mount Rinjani National Park on the West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) island of Lombok has won the destination stewardship category of the 2004 World Legacy Awards for its well-maintained natural and cultural heritage. The national park's head rangers received the award in a ceremony held at the National Geographic Society in Washington DC recently, Conservation International Indonesia said in a press release on Wednesday.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates A. Junaidi Jakarta Thousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP offers Subic as Libyan oil storage
RP offers Subic as Libyan oil storage MANILA: The Philippines has offered the former U.S. naval base at Subic Bay, north of Manila, as a storage facility for Libyan oil bound for Asian distribution, the foreign department said on Wednesday. The proposal was made by Foreign Secretary Delia Albert, who is on an official trip to Tripoli, during a meeting with Abdullah Salem el-Badri, chairman of state-run National Oil Corporation of Libya, it said. El-Badri said after the U.S.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tabloid sued over graft reports
Tabloid sued over graft reports Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang State-owned cement firm PT Semen Padang president director Dwi Sutjipto is suing a weekly tabloid based in Padang, West Sumatra, and its two news sources for Rp 2 billion (US$208,333) in a defamation case. The Padang District Court opened the trial on Wednesday of the case against Dwi and his company over reports carried by the Berita Bijak tabloid, which were considered defamatory.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Giant automakers reaffirm confidence in China market
Giant automakers reaffirm confidence in China market sales forecasts Agence France-Presse, Beijing The giants of the car world Wednesday reaffirmed their confidence in the Chinese auto market, forecasting strong sales and brushing off concerns that supply will soon start to outpace demand. U.S.-German group DaimlerChrysler led the charge, announcing one billion euros in investment to China over the next few years.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo pledges to implement Papua special autonomy law
Susilo pledges to implement Papua special autonomy law Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono pledged Wednesday to implement fully the special autonomy law for Papua by speeding up the establishment of the stalled Papuan People's Assembly (MRP). Susilo said that if it was serious about improving the welfare of Papuans and creating more opportunities for them to manage their own affairs, the next government could not but focus on implementing Law No.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flextronics buys 55% stake in Hughes
Flextronics buys 55% stake in Hughes NEW DELHI: Singapore-based Flextronics has bought a 55 percent stake in India's Hughes Software Systems for S$226 million from Rupert Murdoch-controlled DirecTV company. Flextronics will also have to make an open offer to buy an additional 20 percent stake from the shareholders of Hughes that will cost S$82 million, a joint statement said late on Tuesday. Hughes provides software systems for fixed and mobile phone networks for both voice and data.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Melawai vendors to be relocated
Melawai vendors to be relocated JAKARTA: In a bid to clean up crowded Melawai market in Blok M, South Jakarta, and convert it into an integrated commercial compound, the city market operator plans to move the sidewalk vendors to the basement of the market building. "The new location is still occupied by Ramayana department store, which is contracted until 2007.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/hour
JP/1/hour Five missing as storm hits ship At least five people are missing in the Indian Ocean between Padang and Mentawai Islands, off West Sumatra, with their boat having failed to return to port after 27 days at sea, fishermen said on Wednesday. The 10-ton boat, the KM Sinervan, went missing after it was hit by a storm on its way home to Padang from Ujung Buruai, Sikakap district, Mentawai Islands regency.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/house
JP/4/house House divided over Ladia Galaska road development Moch. N. Kurniawan Jakarta Please see comment in yellow 2/3 of the way through The House of Representatives is divided over the construction project for the Ladia Galaska road in Aceh, which will pass through the Leuser National Park. Commission VIII for science, technology and environment has objected to the project, saying it is simply a waste of money and ignores environmental considerations.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Politicking behind July 27 probe: SBY
Politicking behind July 27 probe: SBY The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the authorities on Wednesday not to reopen the probe into the July 27 incident, which he views as an attempt to spoil his chances in the country's first ever direct presidential on July 5. "It is very important to know the parties responsible for the July 27 incident. "It must be clarified.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'It was much greener back then'
'It was much greener back then' "Think globally, act locally" is a slogan used universally by environmentalists to encourage people to adopt a green lifestyle. In conjunction with World Environment Day on June 5, The Jakarta Post asked people if they were personally involved in environmental action in the city. Dedi, 30, is a sidewalk fruit vendor on Jl. Cililitan Besar, East Jakarta.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners still not allowed to enter Aceh despite lifting on martial law
Foreigners still not allowed to enter Aceh despite lifting on martial law Ibnu Mat Noor, Banda Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh announced on Wednesday that despite the province's change of status to civil emergency, a number of regulations from the martial law period still applied, including the ban on foreigners entering the province. "We are still banning foreigners from entering Aceh .... However, we will make an exception for the Sabang (tourist resort)," Puteh said.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
One billion euro China injection as Daimler looks to salvage Asia strategy
One billion euro China injection as Daimler looks to salvage Asia strategy Agence France-Presse, Beijing U.S.-German auto group DaimlerChrysler, looking to salvage its Asian strategy after setbacks in South Korea and Japan, said Wednesday it will pour more than one billion euros into China over the next few years. The car giant will also aim to double capacity of its jeeps and sports utility vehicles this year as it looks to cash in on the world's fastest growing auto market.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Divine inspiration chooses religious leader
Divine inspiration chooses religious leader While democratic elections have become the mandatory way of selecting Indonesia's political figures, in the village of Batur in Bangli, locals appoint their religious leader by going into a trance. The Nyanjan Jero Mangku ceremony usually takes place at a local temple, Pura Ulun Danu and the mediums who communicate with ancestral spirits are called the premade.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore's SPH expands international reach
Singapore's SPH expands international reach Associated Press, Singapore Singapore Press Holdings (SPH), the country's main media group, has announced plans to buy a slew of regional magazines for S$32.9 million (US$19.3 million) to bolster its ambitions to expand internationally.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Workers threaten not to vote
Workers threaten not to vote PONTIANAK, West Kalimantan: Hundreds of workers at two local companies here threatened on Wednesday not to vote in the upcoming presidential election unless the government and local councillors helped solve their problems. "We have started to collect voter cards, and if they have still failed to help solve our problems as of July 5, we shall set fire to the cards," said Sutjipto, the coordinator of the protest.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates A. Junaidi Jakarta Thousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates uninterested in labor issues
Candidates uninterested in labor issues Ridwan Max Sijabat and Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Labor issues have been glaringly absent a week into the presidential campaign, even though 45 million people are either underemployed or unemployed. The candidates have been generous in their promises to create jobs and improve workers' welfare, but have offered no solutions as to how they mean to achieve this; their campaign teams, however, have been more forthcoming.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 10, 2004
Where to go in Bali for Thursday, June 10, 2004 .TB.30" 1.0" Exhibition * Painting The Alchemy of Asia by Pablo Gentile, Gaya Fusion of Senses, Jl. Raya Sayan Ubud (Tel. 0361 979252), until July 20. Museums and Galleries * Sika Galery, Jl. Raya Campuhan Sanggingan, Ubud (Tel. 0361 975727, 975085) * Blue Moon Gallery, Jl. Tirta Tawar, Banjar Kutuh Kaja, Ubud (Tel. 0361 976727), daily, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. * Museum Puri Lukisan, Jl. Raya Ubud, Gianyar (Tel. 0361 975136), daily, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates uninterested in labor issues
Candidates uninterested in labor issues Ridwan Max Sijabat and Kurniawan Hari Jakarta Labor issues have been glaringly absent a week into the presidential campaign, even though 45 million people are either underemployed or unemployed. The candidates have been generous in their promises to create jobs and improve workers' welfare, but have offered no solutions as to how they mean to achieve this; their campaign teams, however, have been more forthcoming.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Presidential dialog
Presidential dialog In contrast to the earlier report on the idea of organizing a presidential debate before the public -- for the necessary guidelines reportedly were being drafted, as divulged by the General Elections Commission (KPU) -- the latest news that ensued from KPU was that the presentation of the campaign would not take the form of a debate, but rather that of a "sedate" dialog (The Jakarta Post, June 4).
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia scrapes past Sri Lanka in 1-0 World Cup qualifier
Indonesia scrapes past Sri Lanka in 1-0 World Cup qualifier Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta After losing twice previously, Indonesia chalked up its first points in the 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 win over Sri Lanka at the Bung Karno Main Stadium here on Wednesday. The hosts got their solitary goal in the 30th minute through a header from striker Ellie Aiboy, who capitalized on a careless clearance by Sri Lanka.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
33 RI workers arrested in Malaysia
33 RI workers arrested in Malaysia MALAYSIA: Malaysian police have arrested 33 Indonesian workers in connection with a bloody weekend attack that killed three people, including a small child, reports said on Wednesday. The suspects were arrested during a six-hour police operation at Kampung Asli Kecil and Kampung Jaya Sepakat near the town of Banting, district police chief Shah Gzali Khan told The Star newspaper.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Politics behind moves to reopen July 27 case: SBY
Politics behind moves to reopen July 27 case: SBY The Jakarta Post Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono warned the authorities on Wednesday not to reopen the probe into the July 27 incident, which he views as an attempt to spoil his chances in the country's first ever direct presidential on July 5. "It is very important to know the parties responsible for the July 27 incident. "It must be clarified.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates
Farmers reject plantation bill, military candidates A. Junaidi Jakarta Thousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authority
KPU set to reduce supervisory body's electoral authority M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In an apparent move to diminish the authority of the official Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu), the General Elections Commission (KPU) said on Wednesday that it would scrap some of the committee's functions in a planned regulatory revision. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said its members had agreed that substantial changes must be made to KPU Regulation No.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates
Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates A. Junaidi, Jakarta Thousands of farmers from Central Java, West Java and Banten provinces hit the capital's streets on Wednesday to protest against the plantation bill and presidential candidates with military backgrounds.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Experts urge the House to sign Kyoto Protocol
Experts urge the House to sign Kyoto Protocol JAKARTA: A group of academics on Wednesday called on the House of Representatives (DPR) to ratify the Kyoto Protocol as part of efforts to reduce green house gas emissions. Kamaruddin Abdullah, a scientist at the Center for Research on Engineering Applications in Tropical Agriculture at the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB), said Indonesia would enjoy several benefits from ratifying the Protocol, including foreign grants.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Makepung' a contest between paranormals
'Makepung' a contest between paranormals N Jagadhita, Contributor/Denpasar If one is in Jembrana regency in Bali between June and December, there will be a good chance to see a unique traditional buffalo race called Makepung. Buffalo races, held by farmers to celebrate a good harvest, have now become a tourist attraction. Despite the dwindling farmland due to development activities, the race remains popular. The event was adapted from an old farmers game.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates June 9
Rupiah Rates June 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,834.82 6,131.43 6,517.48 6,448.55 Brunei dollar 1 5,735.23 5,145.67 5,468.94 5,411.81 Canadian dollar 1 7,257.48 6,512.84 6,526.03 6,849.68 Swiss franc 1 7,892.48 7,083.03 7,526.03 7,449.37 Danish krone 1 1,609.55 1,443.75 1,534.81 1,518.42 Euro 1 11,970.23 10,741.64 11,414.44 11,297.20 Poundsterling 1 17,949.47 16,110.26 17,116.07 16,943.49 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,254.43 1,125.99 1,196.18 1,184.23...
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Headmaster reported
Headmaster reported over alleged slander JAKARTA: SMP 56 Melawai teacher Nurlaila filed a complaint to the police on Wednesday against Jeruk Purut SMP 56 headmaster Agus Bambang over remarks he made on a television show on May 9. Nurlaila said many fellow teachers and parents of students at the state junior high school had asked her about the validity of Agus' remark on MetroTV's Oasis program that she once suffered serious depression. "I want him to apologize to me," Nurleila said.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Military slams Palu Police for making another wrong arrest
Military slams Palu Police for making another wrong arrest Ruslan Sangadji, Palu, Central Sulawesi A senior military officer here criticized the police on Wednesday for what he called an unprofessional investigation into the murder of prosecutor Ferry Silalahi. "I am very disappointed because the police have shown incompetence by simply arresting anybody," said Maj. Richard Tulong, the deputy commander of the Raksatama infantry battalion in Palu.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Results of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers:
Results of the 2006 World Cup Asian qualifiers: Thailand 1 North Korea 4 Indonesia 1 Sri Lanka 0 China 4 Malaysia 0 South Korea 2 Vietnam 0 Japan 7 India 0
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bank
Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bank Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Bank Indonesia said the recent sharp drop in the value of the rupiah against the U.S. dollar had not yet caused a significant negative impact on the local economy. The central bank said it was optimistic the economy would grow faster at 5 percent this year on continuing strong domestic consumption.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPUD chairman named suspect in fraud
KPUD chairman named suspect in fraud PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police have named as suspects the chairman and two other members of Palu Municipal General Elections Commission (KPUD) on allegations of vote-counting fraud. KPUD chairman Alwi Mastura confirmed that the police had summoned them and that they would be questioned as suspects.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chaerul says he is ready to quit PBSI
Chaerul says he is ready to quit PBSI Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Chairul Tanjung, who is under fire over what is seen as the deterioration of the national program, said here on Wednesday he was prepared to resign his post. However, he said that he would step down only after the association had found an acceptable replacement for him. "I will not quit today. I asked them to look for my replacement.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid'
As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid' Anis Chowdhury, Jakarta Former U.S. President Clinton had the economy as number one on his agenda, epitomized by his famous comment, " it is the economy, stupid". His presidency saw one of the longest spells of economic growth in the U.S. history and a steady decline in unemployment. All the candidates in the coming presidential election of Indonesia identified unemployment as the number one priority.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
2. Pulo Gebang bus terminal
2. Pulo Gebang bus terminal Location: Pulo Gebang Problem: Around 11,000 square meters of land must still be acquired, residents demanding twice the NJOP. 3. Ciracas sports complex Location: Ciracas, Pasar Rebo Problem: The municipality has acquired 2.5 hectares of the former Boker red light district last year but failed to allocate enough in the 2004 city budget to acquire the remaining two hectares 4. Railway project from Manggarai (South Jakarta) to Cikarang (Bekasi).
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As Clinton would say: 'It's employment, stupid' Anis Chowdhury Jakarta 2. Tossi -- New Order legacy indispensable for ex-generals' bids 1 x 30 Fear of authoritarianism legitimate Aboeprijadi Santoso Amsterdam
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TV Program: Thursday, June 10, 2004
TV Program: Thursday, June 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show Pentas Ceria 7:30 Music 10:00 Talk Show: Wirausaha 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m. Documentary 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Music 3:00 English News Service 3:30 Zooming 4:00 Music 4:30 Children Drama 6:00 TV Drama 7:00 News: Berita Malam 8:05 TV Drama 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:35 Music: Country Road 11:30 TVRI's Report TPI 5:00 a.m.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prosecutors probe corruption in regional legislature
Prosecutors probe corruption in regional legislature Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The credibility of regional legislative councils could dip to a new low with the Attorney General's Office announcing it is investigating 200 corruption cases involving losses of trillions of rupiah that could implicate councillors throughout the country.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 24 kivlan
2. 2 x 24 kivlan Battle of wits continues over Wiranto's 1998 role 3. 1 x 36 Politicking behind July 27 probe: Susilo 4. 2 x 27 Farmers rally en masse against bill, military candidates 5. 1 x 30 UNAIDS pursues broader response
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Our wealthy candidates
Our wealthy candidates As required by law, the 10 candidates opened their purses and publicly reported their wealth last week to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK). Lest we forget, unveiling one's personal wealth is alien to Indonesia. Secrecy is part and parcel of the mainstream culture, especially among the ruling elite.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nissan X-Trail sales increase rapidly
Nissan X-Trail sales increase rapidly JAKARTA: Japanese carmaker PT Nissan Motor Indonesia (NMI) reported on Wednesday that its sales of locally assembled, or completely knocked down (CKD), Nissan X-Trails were increasing since they were introduced last May. "We have surpassed 2,500 vehicles from January until May and our target is 6,500 units this year. It has made us optimistic enough to double our sales target," PT NMI's deputy director of sales and marketing Teddy Irawan said in a statement.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monorail project starts Monday
Monorail project starts Monday After several months of delays, construction of an ambitious monorail project is scheduled to begin on Monday. The first column of the 14.8-kilometer "green line" that will run through Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta and Jl. Rasuna Said in South Jakarta will be erected on Jl. Asia Afrika, in front of the west plaza of the Bung Karno sports complex in Senayan.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Banks say no rates increase in offing
Banks say no rates increase in offing Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Banks may not necessarily increase their interest rates on loans despite the central bank's new reserve requirement policy which increases the cost of funds, according to top bankers. But the bankers hope the policy will be a stopgap measure and short-lived, and that it will be immediately dropped after the rupiah has stabilized. "We expect the ruling will not be there for the long haul, but only temporary.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students, activists oppose national park
Students, activists oppose national park YOGYAKARTA: Hundreds of students, non-governmental organization (NGO) activists and community members held a rally on Wednesday in downtown Yogyakarta, demanding the government revoke a decree that has declared forests around Mount Merapi a national park.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House still divided over Ladia Galaska
House still divided over Ladia Galaska Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The House of Representatives is divided over the construction project for the Ladia Galaska road in Aceh, which will pass through the Leuser National Park. Commission VIII for science, technology and environment has objected to the project, saying it is simply a waste of money and ignores environmental considerations.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chinese auto company to set up manufacturing plant in E. Java
Chinese auto company to set up manufacturing plant in E. Java Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta China's automotive company Great Wall Motors (GWM) plans to set up a car manufacturing plant in East Java in a joint venture with Indonesia's state-owned heavy equipment maker PT Bharata, according to a senior official at the Ministry of Industry and Trade.
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ASEAN (2x26)
1. ASEAN (2x26) East Asian countries aim to secure energy supplies 2. Fuel (2x25) Pertamina proposes higher fuel management fees 3. Growth (2x25) Rupiah's fall has not hurt economy, says central bank 4. Car (2x32) Chinese auto company to set up manufacturing plant in East Java
Thu, 10 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaria affects southern Sukabumi
Malaria affects southern Sukabumi BANDUNG: Malaria has spread in the southern part of Sukabumi regency since January this year, infecting 461 residents and killing three of them. Head of West Java Health Office Yudhi Prayuda said on Wednesday that malaria cases were first discovered in January in Simpenan subdistrict, but had spread since then to neighboring Lengkong and Pelabuhan Ratu. A malaria outbreak affected 4,258 residents in the same area last year and killed 44 of them. -- JP