Archive: 16 June 2004
84 articles found
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
* W. Papua governor illegitimate: Court Page 2
* W. Papua governor illegitimate: Court Page 2 * W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court Page 4 * Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed Page 5 * Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy Page 6 * Greater Jakarta join forces to manage waste Page 8 * No-confidence motion on Japan PM defeated Page 9 * Torres expects no favors as Spain faces Greeks Page 12 * Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker sale Page 13 * Promising approaches to treat Alzheimer's Page 18
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ministry plans to review exam scoring system
Ministry plans to review exam scoring system P.C. Naommy, Jakarta Coming under fire for its controversial grade conversion system, the Ministry of National Education is now planning to review and revise its formula for calculating national averages of final examination scores from schools throughout the country.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Moderate budget deficit acceptable
Moderate budget deficit acceptable Anis Chowdhury, Jakarta Balancing the state budget remains a paramount policy parameter in Indonesia. The House of Representatives (DPR) has penciled at 0.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) for the 2005 state budget. This is lower than this year's target of 1.2 percent of GDP. This must be a very happy outcome for any finance minister around the world.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prison
Marriott accomplices get 3 years in prison The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The South Jakarta District Court sentenced two accomplices of the Hotel Marriott bombing on Tuesday to three years in prison respectively for withholding information on an act of terrorism. Presiding judge Ridwantoro said the prosecution had failed to prove that defendant Slamet Widodo alias Pepeng was directly involved in executing the bombing on August last year, in which 12 people were killed and 147 others injured.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers for protester refute testimonies
Lawyers for protester refute testimonies Urip Hudiono, Jakarta Lawyers for Niu Fatorus, alias Alay, a former Pluit apartment tenant who is on trial for allegedly inciting a clash while protesting the eviction of the low-cost apartment dwellers in last February, claimed that witness testimonies were wrong because Alay had a strong alibi.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopened
Victims of Bahorok flood want torist resort reopened Apriadi Gunawan, Medan Hundreds of Bahorok flood victims continued protesting here on Tuesday to demand clarification over some Rp 50 billion (US$6 million) in assistance promised by the central government for them last year. They also urged the government to reopen the Bukit Lawang resort in Bahorok district, Langkat regency, North Sumatra, which was closed after a flash flood swept through the town on Nov.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGO calls on BI to nix fake money
NGO calls on BI to nix fake money JAKARTA: Non-governmental organization Combating Counterfeit and Financial Crime (CCFC) urged the central bank to withdraw the current banknotes immediately after the July 5 direct presidential election to prevent an increase in counterfeit money in circulation and higher inflation.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PAPUA ( 1 x 30 )
1. PAPUA ( 1 x 30 ) 'W Irian Jaya governor illegitimate' 2. Hakim ( 2 x 24) Justice candidate: I wasn't gambling, it was dominoes 3. JI (1 x 36) Student stands trial for terrorism 4. Health (2 x 27) House, govt face new hurdle over medical council
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discounts
Noodlemakers urged to stop giving gifts and discounts Tony Hotland, Jakarta The Indonesian Food Industry Association (Aspipin) has urged all producers of instant noodles in the country to stop giving free gifts and discounts starting July 1 "to restore healthy competition" in the industry.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court
W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court Ridwan Max Sijabat, Jakarta The Papuan people's campaign against the province's division has received a major boost after the State Administrative Court ruled on Tuesday against a law appointing Abraham Octavianus Atururi as West Irian Jaya governor. Several prominent Papuan figures immediately called on the government to comply with the court's ruling that Presidential Decree No.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers
Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has asked the Supreme Court to review a planned move to strip the election watchdog of some of its powers. In a letter to the court, Panwaslu said the General Elections Commission's (KPU) planned revision of regulation No. 88/2003 would hamper the committee's ability to monitor the presidential elections.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tenants questioned over unpaid rent
Tenants questioned over unpaid rent JAKARTA: Six tenants of the Pulomas low-cost apartment in East Jakarta were questioned on Tuesday by East Jakarta Police, as they had not paid their rent for six months. "We were indeed questioned as suspects, but we would pay the rent if we and the apartment management reach an agreement about the latest 15 percent hike in rent," said a tenant, Rullie A.S. He said hundreds of tenants had delayed paying rent since January in objection to the hike.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children
Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children Sri Wahyuni, Yogyakarta The expensive Gadjah Mada University (UGM), criticized before for being a university of the rich, is to offer scholarships worth Rp 3.3 billion (US$366,666) to children of its lecturers and other staff.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt rejects Nikko dismissals
Govt rejects Nikko dismissals JAKARTA: Dozens of employees of the Nikko Hotel in Central Jakarta and members of the Federation of Independent Workers Union took to the streets on Tuesday to hail the manpower agency's decision to reject the dismissal of 237 employees of the hotel. The demonstrators staged performances at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle, which slowed traffic from about 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Greater Jakarta administrations join forces to manage waste
Greater Jakarta administrations join forces to manage waste Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The seven administrations of the Greater Jakarta area signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on the joint management of about 10,000 tons of garbage produced by 27 million residents of the capital and its satellite cities.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed
Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed Suherdjoko, Semarang, Central Java A freight train crashed into a public minivan at a railway crossing in Pekalongan municipality here on Tuesday morning, leaving seven people dead and three others severely injured, all passengers of the minivan. There were various accounts on the cause of the accident, which happened at 4:50 a.m in Wiradesa subdistrict.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Use of NU image protested
Use of NU image protested JAKARTA: Yusuf Hasyim, the head of the Tebu Ireng Islamic boarding school in Jombang, East Java, filed a complaint with the General Elections Commission on Tuesday over the use of images of Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) founder Hasyim Asy'ari. Images of the NU founder have been used nationwide in posters distributed by the campaign team for presidential candidate Megawati Soekarnoputri and her running mate Hasyim Muzadi.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'The programs are like 1980s TV'
'The programs are like 1980s TV' A proposal to revive monthly license fees for television owners in a bid to collect funds for state television station TVRI has been met with various reactions. Some residents The Jakarta Post spoke to opposed the plan, saying unprofessional management had left TVRI on the verge of bankruptcy. Mansuri, 37, works at a trading company in Roxy, Central Jakarta.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Over 7% of students fail exams
Over 7% of students fail exams Leony Aurora, Jakarta Envelopes with senior and vocational high school final examination results have already been delivered -- most of the recipients cheered their passing scores, but a few likely wept after failing.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Police tighten security at five embassies, expat sites Page 2
* Police tighten security at five embassies, expat sites Page 2 * W. Irian Jaya governor illegitimate: Court Page 4 * Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed Page 5 * Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy Page 6 * Greater Jakarta join forces to manage waste Page 8 * No-confidence motion on Japan PM defeated Page 9 * Torres expects no favors as Spain faces Greeks Page 12 * Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker sale Page 13 * Promising approaches to treat Alzheimer's Page 18
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking Agencies, Washington/Jakarta Indonesia was placed in Tier 2 along with seven other Asian nations in an annual U.S. report on human trafficking. "It is an indication that the country is making serious and sustained efforts to meet minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, but does not yet comply with all such standards," the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta said in a press release sent to The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia modifies peacekeeping proposal
Indonesia modifies peacekeeping proposal Agence France-Presse, Jakarta Indonesia has modified its proposal for a regional peacekeeping force after other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) expressed reservations, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU cancels talks with Asia nations over Myanmar row
EU cancels talks with Asia nations over Myanmar row Agencies, Luxembourg/Jakarta/Hanoi The European Union (EU) on Monday canceled two upcoming meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar, casting serious doubt over an October regional summit.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto cancels SE Sulawesi visit
Wiranto cancels SE Sulawesi visit KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Presidential candidate Gen. (ret) Wiranto was unable to meet with supporters in Raha, the capital of Muna regency, Southeast Sulawesi, on Tuesday because of transportation problems.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking
RI placed in Tier 2 in U.S. report on human trafficking Agencies Washington/Jakarta Indonesia was placed in Tier 2 along with seven other Asian nations in an annual U.S. report on human trafficking. "It is an indication that the country is making serious and sustained efforts to meet minimum standards for the elimination of human trafficking, but does not yet comply with all such standards," the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta said in a press release sent to The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
CSIS launches book on Ali Moertopo
CSIS launches book on Ali Moertopo JAKARTA: The Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) launched on Wednesday a book on former information minister the late Ali Moertopo, who died 20 years ago. Entitled "Remembering Ali Moertopo", the book compiles articles written by CSIS members Jusuf Wanandi, Indra J. Pilliang and Ari A. Perdana, with an introduction by Harry Tjan Silalahi.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Locals warned of Mt. Lokon eruption
Locals warned of Mt. Lokon eruption TOMOHON, North Sulawesi: Mount Lokon in the town of Tomohon, some 25 kilometers from the North Sulawesi capital of Manado, is showing signs of eruption, a volcanologist said on Tuesday. Villagers living on the slopes of the volcano have been warned to be on the alert of a possible eruption, as it had become about 300 percent more active than normal, Mount Lokon monitoring post head Jemmy Runtuwene said.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Laser surgery to improve eyesight
Laser surgery to improve eyesight JAKARTA: Myopia and astigmatism are common eye ailments here, with many people ranging from children to adults experiencing problems. While many people would rather use glasses and contact lenses to help improve their sight, an eye clinic here has introduced high-tech, almost pain-free, laser treatment for the defects.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asia's reliance on Mideast oil to deepen: Expert
Asia's reliance on Mideast oil to deepen: Expert Eileen Ng, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Asia's reliance on Middle Eastern oil will deepen despite its efforts to diversify sources but plans by China to set up a stockpile will help boost energy security in the region, a Japanese oil expert said Tuesday. Asia currently imports some 62 percent of its oil needs, mainly from the Middle East, but this is expected to rise to 74 percent in 2010, said Nippon Oil Corp.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nirwan told to meet summons
Nirwan told to meet summons JAKARTA: East Jakarta Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr. Sjafruddin warned Nirwan Dermawan Bakrie, the commissioner of Bakrie Capital Indonesia (BCI), not to ignore a summons to appear as a witness in a case involving BCI subsidiary Berita Buana daily. The case centers around the alleged misuse of eight months of pay meant for the daily's employees. "No more excuses.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO
East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO Rusman, Samarinda The revelation of corruption in legislative councils across the country continues unabated following the conviction of almost all West Sumatra councillors in a collective graft scam. A non-governmental organization (NGO) in East Kalimantan urged on Monday the provincial prosecutor's office to summon immediately all 45 members of the provincial council for alleged misuse of Rp 5.4 billion (US$600,000) from the budget.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police tighten security at five embassies, expatriate sites
Police tighten security at five embassies, expatriate sites Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Police have tightened security around five embassies and several sites frequented by expatriates in large cities in the country, and provided training for embassy personnel to enable them to detect suspicious people and packages. National Police deputy chief of detectives Insp. Gen. Dadang Garnida said on Tuesday that police had deployed more officers in places believed to be targeted by terrorists.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
For Spotlight, Wednesday 16 June
For Spotlight, Wednesday 16 June ADS ROCKING GUESTS: Hotel Borobudur Jakarta hosted the world-famous rock group Linkin Park during their recent tour stop in Indonesia. During a press conference on June 11, the General Manager of the Hotel Borobudur Jakarta, Mr. Poul E Bitsch, presented the group's members with a memento of their stay. Pictured (from left to right) are Ms. Shinta, the hotel's public relations coordinator, Phoenix, Joseph, Mr. Poul E Bitsch, Chester, Mike, Brad and Rob
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts
Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Bandarlampung/Kendari/Palu Presidential and vice presidential candidates continue to exploit ethnic sentiments during their campaign apart from delivering promises of improved welfare.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Complaint against Taufik retracted
Complaint against Taufik retracted Evi Mariani, Jakarta Jacky Darmawan retracted on Tuesday his complaint submitted to the Jakarta Police against badminton star Taufik Hidayat, who was alleged to have assaulted Jacky, on the same day that Taufik was scheduled for questioning at the Jakarta Police Headquarters. "A letter from Jacky was received by the investigators this morning. We were scheduled to question Taufik today at 10 a.m. but he did not appear," the city police spokesman Sr. Comr.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House, govt face new hurdle over medical council
House, govt face new hurdle over medical council Dewi Santoso, Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives are facing another hurdle in their deliberations on the bill on medical practice, debating whether the council should allow public participation.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Daughters used to win support
Daughters used to win support SEMARANG: Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Amien Rais have sent their daughters out on the campaign trail to drum up support in Central Java. Amien sent his daughter Hanum Salsabila, 23, to meet with voters on Tuesday in the Sunan Kuning red-light district in Kalibanteng, Semarang.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sex workers dwindle in Bandung
Sex workers dwindle in Bandung BANDUNG: In contrast to other provinces, the number of sex workers across 25 West Java towns and cities has decreased this year following regular raids, a local senior official claimed on Tuesday. Last year, at least 6,276 sex workers were operating in some 300 West Java brothels, but only 5,527 were recorded in 2004, said provincial social affairs head Mochamad Masduki.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;REN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates June 15 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 15 Bank notes rates Selling Buying Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,787.44 6,097.39 Brunei dollar 1 5,762.85 5,177.73 Canadian dollar 1 7,183.28 6,454.42 Swiss franc 1 7,893.48 7,093.89 Danish krone 1 1,609.60 1,445.84 Euro 1 11,961.18 10,750.31 Poundsterling 1 17,962.56 16,143.71 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,269.67 1,141.27 Japanese yen 100 8,936.63 8,031.04 Norwegian krone 1 1,436.66 1,289.67 New Zealand dollar...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
MONDAY
MONDAY Money politics? From Media Indonesia Without understanding precisely what money politics actually means, I wonder if the distribution of money to supporters of a presidential candidate falls under this category? If I support candidate Z, for instance, and the campaign manager pays me Rp 20,000 to campaign at a certain location, I think that's fair enough. Not all supporters have enough money to buy food and drinks while campaigning, so the money would cover their basic needs.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 15, 2004: Trading Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,200 75 1,215,500 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 425 0 0 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 950 0 0 Adhi Karya 290 -5 23,959,000 Adira Dinamika 2,425 0 0 GT Petrochem 365 -5 4,000 Asuransi Harta Aman 225 -5 31,196,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 75 0 0 Tiga Pilar 200 0 0 Argha Karya Prima 725 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,500 0 43,500 Asia Kapitalindo 270 0 0 Alter...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Local student found dead
Local student found dead PALANGKA RAYA, Central Kalimantan: Kereng Bangkerai villagers in Sebangau district, Central Kalimantan, were shocked upon learning that a 15-year-old middle school student was found dead on Tuesday. The a student was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her home in Palangka Raya. Police are investigating the case to determine an extenuating cause of death. The student is survived by her mother and stepfather, who is unemployed.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
UI launches new research center
UI launches new research center JAKARTA: State-owned University of Indonesia (UI) launched on Tuesday a research center for social studies, which is named after noted sociologist, the late Selo Soemardjan. The center is expected to produce academic papers, research papers and books on social sciences, dean of UI's Social and Political Sciences (FISIP) Gumilar Rusliwa Somantri said. The center was also part of the university's efforts to become a research university.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Democratic Party loses two seats in DPR
Democratic Party loses two seats in DPR Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court annulled on Tuesday two of the 57 House of Representatives seats the Democratic Party won in the legislative election, giving one each to the Pioneers' Party and the National Mandate Party (PAN). The panel of nine justices ruled in favor of the Pioneers' Party, which alleged that almost 8,000 of its votes in Papua had gone to the Democratic Party, costing it a coveted House seat.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
2. 2 x 26
2. 2 x 26 Matsushita eyes Indonesia, India as China sales slow 3. 1 x 37 Nissan to boost RI production tenfold 4. 1 x 31 Asian stock markets close mixed
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muralitharan boycotts Australian tour after PM's chucker remarks
Muralitharan boycotts Australian tour after PM's chucker remarks Agence France-Presse, Colombo Sri Lanka's star spinner and the world's highest Test wicket taker, Muttiah Muralitharan, formally announced on Tuesday that he would boycott an upcoming tour of Australia after Prime Minister John Howard called him a "chucker." Muralitharan handed over a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket seeking to be excused from the Australian tour for "personal reasons," Sri Lanka Cricket spokesman Ray Illangakoon told...
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Images of women on TV
Images of women on TV From Warta Kota The sort of soaps aired by TV stations today make me embarrassed as a female citizen because most of the stories degrade the esteem and dignity of women. Many of these soaps depict the attempts of women to win the affections of men by any means whatsoever, from fighting among each other to the use of witches and thugs. The artists involved play various roles, ranging from students to housewives.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
AG's office receives Sutiyoso's dossier after two-day delay
AG's office receives Sutiyoso's dossier after two-day delay Abdul Khalik and Suherdjoko, Jakarta/Semarang The Jakarta Prosecutor's Office received on Tuesday the last two dossiers of the July 27 case from National Police headquarters, including that of Governor Sutiyoso. The case revolves around the violent takeover of the headquarters of the then Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) on July 27 1996, then led by the incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Noted artist Bagong dies
Noted artist Bagong dies Coreographer Bagong dies: Bagong Kussudiardjo, one of the country's greatest artists, died at 11 p.m. on Tuesday at Bethesda Hospital in Yogyakarta. He was 75, and is survived by seven children. Bagong was rushed to the hospital last week due to a combination of liver and lung problems as well as diabetes. He will be buried on Wednesday in a cemetery for artists in Imogiri district, Bantul, which he helped build. -- JP
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
A plot to keep the Muslim South down?
A plot to keep the Muslim South down? Pravit Rojanaphruk, The Nation, Asia News Network Nearly six months have passed since the latest cycle of violence erupted in the deep South on Jan. 4. Perhaps it's time to face the fact that any solution to end the conflict will require a fundamental shift in the thinking of not just the government, but the public and the mass media as well.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU cancels talks with Asia over Myanmar row
EU cancels talks with Asia over Myanmar row Agencies Luxembourg/Jakarta/Hanoi The European Union (EU) on Monday canceled two upcoming meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar, casting serious doubt over an October regional summit.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker sale
Mega to decide on Pertamina tanker sale Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives said it would let the government decide whether state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina could proceed with a controversial plan to sell two giant tankers. Meanwhile, a tanker expert said that it would be more beneficial for Pertamina to retain the tankers, given the shortage of Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCCs) in the near future.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Schools and education first
Schools and education first From Republika Over the past few years, a lot of school buildings have collapsed, been demolished to make way commercial developments or fallen into disrepair. Such conditions will adversely affect the interest of both students and teachers in the education process. This situation shows that the country is being left behind in the education field, especially compared to Malaysia, which in the past even invited Indonesian teachers to come and work in that country.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP leadership is power-hungry: Poe
RP leadership is power-hungry: Poe PHILIPPINES: President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's main rival in last month's elections said on Tuesday she would be a "bogus president" if she's proclaimed the winner based on allegedly fraudulent results. "The fight is not over," opposition front-runner Fernando Poe Jr.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy B. Herry-Priyono Jakarta 2. Anis -- What is sacrosanct about a balanced budget? 1 x 30 Moderate budget deficit acceptable Anis Chowdhury Jakarta
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina clarifies
Pertamina clarifies In connection with the report entitled "Pertamina to sell three subsidiaries this year" published in The Jakarta Post, June 9, we deem it necessary to clarify the matter as follows: * In line with the long-term plan of PT Pertamina (Persero), 2004-2008, and the outcome of its executive meeting on March 18- 19, 2004, the management of Pertamina will conduct a comprehensive evaluation of all subsidiaries and joint ventures to determine their future direction.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antiterror school to open in July
Antiterror school to open in July JAKARTA: The government will open an antiterrorism school to help senior police officers from around Asia fight militant religious groups, an official said Tuesday. President Megawati Soekarnoputri will inaugurate the Jakarta Law Enforcement Center in the Central Java capital of Semarang on July 3, said senior Foreign Ministry official Sugeng Rahardjo.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economists' involvement in politics 'positive'
Economists' involvement in politics 'positive' Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta Taking sides, rather than staying neutral, is not always a bad thing. A notion that was perhaps borne in mind by some previously independent economists, on their decision to campaign for political parties. Indeed, nowadays, more and more noted economists are being drawn into the world of politics. In designing economic programs for their respective parties, each claims superiority over the other.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 16, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show 7:30 Music 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Showbiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Timorese refugees seek justice
East Timorese refugees seek justice Andi Hajramurni and Suherdjoko, Makassar/Semarang Dozens of East Timorese refugees have camped in front of the South Sulawesi High Court since Monday, demanding that it annul its verdict, which favors an alleged corruptor. The high court recently annulled the Pangkep district court's February ruling that sentenced the head of the social office in Pangkep regency, Bisman, to five years in prison. The district court had also fined him Rp 250 million.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
No mention of the environment
No mention of the environment It seems to be true, World Environment Day came and went with barely peep from any of the five presidential candidates. At least, not that I heard. An article in The Jakarta Post on June 5 commented that environmentalists were "up in arms" that none of the parties were speaking about environmental issues.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidate judge denies being gambler
Candidate judge denies being gambler Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Candidate for Supreme Court justice, Hakim Simanjuntak, said on Tuesday that he never gambled but admitted that he often played dominoes with his friends. "I have never gambled, I only play dominoes with my colleagues," Hakim told members of the House of Representatives (DPR) during a fit and proper test.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders
Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta The Indonesian government hailed on Tuesday the arrest in Sweden of three top exiled leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) for allegedly violating international law. The three suspects were GAM chief Hasan di Tiro, the self- styled Aceh foreign minister Zaini Abdullah and the self-styled prime minister Malik Mahmud.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 39
1 x 39 Cargo train hits minivan, seven killed JP/5/graft 2 x 27 East Kalimantan council accused of graft by NGO JP/5/MEDAN 2 x 25 Victims of Bahorok flood want tourist resort reopened JP/5/ugm 1 x 55 Yogya's UGM to offer scholarships to employees' children JP/5/TIMOR 1 x 33 East Timorese refugees seek justice
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's Novus
Medco Energi secures majority stake in Australia's Novus The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Publicly listed energy firm PT Medco Energi Internasional has secured a controlling stake in Australia's Novus Petroleum Ltd. after a majority of its shareholders agreed to its A$350 million bid. In a statement released on Tuesday to the Australian Stock Exchange, Medco said 60.2 percent of Novus shareholders had thus far accepted its A$1.90 per share offer to buy the Sydney-based company.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah down on corporate dollar demand, shares up
Rupiah down on corporate dollar demand, shares up Dow Jones, Jakarta The rupiah ended lower on Tuesday as local companies continued to buy dollars on a view that the U.S. unit will remain strong in the near future amid expectations of aggressive U.S. interest rate hikes. The local unit ended at Rp 9,410 per dollar, down from its close Monday at Rp 9,400. Local companies are the main dollar buyers recently as they need the U.S.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists suspect embezzlement
Activists suspect embezzlement Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Activists have called on the Tangerang Prosecutor's Office to investigate an alleged embezzlement of a Rp 3.3 billion (US$351,064) community development fund by the regency's councillors.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BPS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18
1. BPS: 48 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 18 Modern retailers push out small stores 2. EXAM: 36 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 14 Ministry will review exam scoring system 3. EURO: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 (to be decided later after Latvia vs Czech match) 4. ACEH: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 35 Sweden arrests three exiled GAM leaders
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rent seekers in Pertamina
Rent seekers in Pertamina State oil company Pertamina's questionable plan to sell two very large crude carriers currently under construction Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyards in Ulsan, South Korea, and the controversial overseas trip by 15 House of Representatives (DPR) members last week to assess the planned deal only confirmed rumors that rent seekers have again set up shop in the giant company.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Big chains may cause job losses
Big chains may cause job losses Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The rapid expansion of modern retail outlets like hypermarkets and minimarkets in big cities may have forced many traditional grocery stores to close down, creating huge job losses, according to a preliminary finding of the Central Statistics Agency (BPS).
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nissan to boost RI production tenfold
Nissan to boost RI production tenfold Nissan Motor Co. plans to increase its production of cars in Indonesia tenfold over the next five years, the Japanese company said in a news release on Tuesday. Nissan said it hopes to produce 30,000 units a year by 2009, up from a current annual output of 3,000. Nissan produces cars in Indonesia through its unit, PT Nissan Motors Indonesia.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Region to see LNG explosion
Region to see LNG explosion Andrew Symon, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore High oil prices are not the only big energy story of the moment. Also grabbing headlines is the great promise of liquefied natural gas (LNG), shipped across the seas from distant gas fields to demand centers in the Asia-Pacific region. Singapore is the latest country to become an LNG enthusiast.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Annan encourages trade among poor states
Annan encourages trade among poor states Andrew Hay, Reuters, Sao Paulo, Brazil Poor nations can benefit from boosting trade among themselves at the same time as they fight for greater access to developed countries and broader worldwide trade, UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan said on Monday.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dissent creates disintegration?
Dissent creates disintegration? From Media Indonesia Dissent will give rise to the truth, so a French saying goes, more or less. In Indonesia, however, dissent has led to conflict, even to disintegration. For instance, the disagreement over a female president has lasted for some time, without a resolution to discover the truth. Another example is the differing views about reform, which continue to proceed without any conclusion.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Oil keeps sliding as OPEC opens taps
Oil keeps sliding as OPEC opens taps Reuters, London Oil prices fell further on Tuesday, bringing losses so far this week to more than a dollar a barrel as extra supplies from OPEC eased worries over a summer fuel crunch. U.S. light crude fell 38 U.S. cents to US$37.21 a barrel, down 12 percent from a 21-year peak struck on June 2 at $42.45. London's Brent crude was 62 cents cheaper at $34.87 a barrel.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hamzah wants media 'controlled'
Hamzah wants media 'controlled' BANJARMASIN, South Kalimantan: Presidential candidate Hamzah Haz said on Tuesday that if elected president he would bring back the controversial ministry of information to control the media. He said the media should not be given unlimited freedom because that led to stories that were harmful to the nation. There is currently an Office of the State Minister for Communications and Information.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that
In The Jakarta Post, May 31, Harsh V. Pant asserts that "democracy will not reduce the threat of terrorism." He suggests that America's occupation of Iraq will spur terrorism. This may be true, but it does not substantiate his argument since the invasion of Iraq was never designed to bring democracy. He also says that democracies are more prone to terrorist attacks than non-democracies.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy
Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy B. Herry-Priyono, Jakarta For almost a year during the 1998 turbulence, I happened to do in-depth interviews with around 86 businesspeople in Indonesia for my dissertation. Soeharto's downfall on May 21 brought them relief as much as angst. The angst about the imminent emergence of politico-economic disorder gradually developed into widespread frustration with the Habibie regime.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Asian growth to stay on track: UOB 2. 2 x 25 Japan central bank keeps monetary policy unchanged 3. 2 x 23 Nearly half of European firms to relocate: Study
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Darwin-Kupang flight opens
Darwin-Kupang flight opens KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Merpati Nusantara Airlines and Airnorth Regional Australian Airlines launched on Tuesday a twice weekly Kupang-Darwin flight. East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo, who inaugurated the maiden flight of the route at Kupang's El-Tari Airport, hoped the new route would boost international confidence in West Timor's security situation. The route is expected to cut travel costs by 50 percent per trip to Darwin.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asian growth to stay on track: UOB
Asian growth to stay on track: UOB The growth currently under way in Asian economies is unlikely to be derailed unless oil prices stay above US$40 U.S. for more than three months, a study by bank economists said on Tuesday. "Our rough estimate is that if crude oil prices average 35 U.S. dollars per barrel this year versus about $30 last year, Asia's growth is likely to be shaved by 0.5 and at most 1 percentage point," said the United Overseas Bank (UOB) team.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Student stands trial for terrorism activities
Student stands trial for terrorism activities Urip Hudiono, Jakarta The trial of a student charged with involvement in international terrorist activities who says he has met Osama bin Laden began at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday. State prosecutor AA Welang told the hearing presided over by Judge Sugito that defendant Muhamad Saifudin alias Musab alias Ayyash bin Abu Amar, 24, had been involved in the Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) regional terrorist network since 1998.
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ECON: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. ECON: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Economists' involvement in politics 'positive' 2. PANWASLU: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Panwaslu fights rule stripping its powers 3. ROUNDUP: 4 LINES, 14 COUNTS Candidates play on their roots to win potential voters' hearts 4. COURT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Democratic Party loses two seats in DPR
Wed, 16 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assets
Lippo expects to recover at least 50% of its assets Tony Hotland, Jakarta Bank Lippo aims to recover at least 50 percent of its foreclosed assets, valued at about Rp 2.3 trillion (US$245.2 million), the sales of which will be decided on June 29 during the publicly listed bank's shareholders meeting. Bank Lippo president Joseph Luhukay said on Tuesday the assets, mostly property, were to be sold because the bank needed to spend Rp 300 billion annually in carrying costs and opportunity loss.