Archive: 22 June 2004
86 articles found
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Prize contest held to combat rats
Prize contest held to combat rats BENGKULU: An official with Lebong regency, Bengkulu province, disclosed on Monday that the Lebong regency administration had been running a competition for the last two months ago offering local residents Rp 500 (US$0.05) for each rat they killed. Dalhadi Umar, the regent of Lebong, said that the prize competition had been organized after rats had damaged 700 out of 1,500 hectares of rice fields in the regency.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
S. Korea comes up with 'flexible' plan on N. Korea
S. Korea comes up with 'flexible' plan on N. Korea Reuters, Beijing North Korea and the United States disagreed on the opening day on Monday of six-way working talks on how to end Pyongyang's nuclear programs while South Korea offered aid to the struggling North in return for progress.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hard times for campaign materials vendors
Hard times for campaign materials vendors M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The July 5 presidential election will probably produce no clear winner for the country's top job, forcing the two winners to contest a runoff scheduled for Sept. 20. In between, they are likely to exhaust all resources at their disposal in a bid to win the presidency.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt seeks native Acehnese speaker
Govt seeks native Acehnese speaker JAKARTA: Government is desperately looking for an Indonesian interpreter to translate into English evidence on the role played by Free Aceh Movement (GAM) leaders in exile, which is presented in the Acehnese language. Interim coordinating minister for political and security affairs Hari Sabarno said on Monday translation was necessary to support the legal processing of three GAM leaders based in Sweden.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mining decree deliberations commence
Mining decree deliberations commence Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) established a special committee on Monday to deliberate a controversial government regulation in lieu of legislation (Perpu) No. 1/2004, which allows mining companies to resume operations in protected forests. Legislator Moh. Askin, chairman of the sub-commission of Commission VIII that deals with the environment, said the setting up of the committee marked the beginning of process.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia urged to open consulate
Australia urged to open consulate KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: East Nusa Tenggara Governor Piet A. Tallo asked the Australian government on Monday to open a consulate general in Kupang, the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province. The presence of an Australia consulate general here would expedite visa processing for East Nusa Tenggara residents wishing to visit Australia, Tallo argued.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU to provide less ink for July 5 poll
KPU to provide less ink for July 5 poll JAKARTA: The General Elections Commission (KPU) has decided to reduce the amount of ink that will be used to mark voters' fingers after they cast ballots in the July 5 presidential election.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
3 x 20
3 x 20 Haze still a problem in Pekanbaru and Jambi, officials warn JP/5/fuel 2 x 26 Second fuel shortage hits Batam island in two weeks JP/5/strike 2 x 27 3,000 workers on strike to demand two months' pay JP/5/malaria 1 x 32 Malaria spreads in Papua, W. Java JP/drug 1 x 37 Two foreigners face death over heroin
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU hacker case goes to prosecutors
KPU hacker case goes to prosecutors JAKARTA: The police have completed an investigation into Dani Firmansyah, 25, who is accused of hacking into the election website of the General Elections Commission (KPU) on April 17 and changing party names. "We submitted the case and the suspect to the Jakarta Prosecutor's Office for further legal action," head of the cyber crime division at the Jakarta Police, Adj. Sr. Comr. Petrus R. Golose, said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House clears the way for Miranda despite controversy
House clears the way for Miranda despite controversy Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta At a plenary session marred by furious protests led by lawmakers from the Reform faction, was the House of Representatives approved the appointment of Miranda S. Goeltom as the new senior deputy governor of the central bank. Although Miranda secured the second-highest post at Bank Indonesia (BI), the process was not a smooth one, as the decision had to be taken through a voting mechanism following a deadlock.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Modern means no corrupttion'
'Modern means no corrupttion' Today marks the official anniversary of Jakarta, the country's capital and center of business and administration ever since the Netherlands Indies days. The uncontrolled growth of the city over the last 50 years, however, has led to a great many social and economic problems. The Jakarta Post asked some residents about their hopes for the city. Akuat, 28, is an activist with a non-governmental organization (NGO) in Central Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt plans to use less imported crude oil
Govt plans to use less imported crude oil The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is giving consideration to using more domestic crude oil in a bid to lower the cost of fuel subsidies, according to a minister. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro said the government had set up a team to review the plan to use more domestic crude oil. "If we can lower production costs, the fuel subsidy can be reduced," Purnomo said on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economy and democracy: Don't turn out the light
Economy and democracy: Don't turn out the light Ziad Salim, Mataram/West Nusa Tenggara In his insightful article (Many entrepreneurs prefer stability to democracy, The Jakarta Post on June 16, 2004), B. Herry- Priyono tried to tackle what he calls "a taboo that keeps trying to stay hidden", i.e., the link between the economy and democracy.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Haze still a problem in Pekanbaru and Jambi, officials warn
Haze still a problem in Pekanbaru and Jambi, officials warn Puji Santoso and Jon Afrizal, Pekanbaru/Jambi Residents in Pekanbaru city felt relieved on Monday after a thick, acrid haze finally cleared a bit, suggesting that worst was over for now. But local government officials said that they were still going to remain vigilant to prevent a possible return of the smoke -- mostly from forest and brush fires in the area -- saying that they were preparing necessary measures to tackle it.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two foreigners face death over heroin
Two foreigners face death over heroin The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors requested separate courts on Monday to hand down death sentences for Senegalese and Sierra Leone suspects charged with heroin trafficking. Seck Osmane, a 30-year old Senegalese national, was found in possession of 25 packages of heroin weighing 2.4 kilograms at his house in South Jakarta, prosecutor Suntoro was quoted by Antara as saying. He said police officers confiscated the heroin as evidence in an Oct.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indian lesson for RI
Indian lesson for RI The article Democracy Indian-style: What lessons are there for Indonesia in the June 11 issue made an interesting read, as I have grown old through the democracy of India. In India, the civilian leadership has played havoc on the system; in Indonesia, the army did. The conclusion is evident: Neither is better than the other. Instead, it is the quality of the individual holding the top post that makes a difference.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House endorses 14 Justice candidates
House endorses 14 Justice candidates Jakarta Post, Jakarta House of Representatives legislators endorsed on Monday during a plenary session 14 Supreme Court Justice candidates in what it has termed an effort to improve the Supreme Court. In accordance with Law No. 5/2004 on Supreme Court, the shortlisted candidates would be submitted to the president for official appointment to the court. The plenary session was led by Tosari Widjaya.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court completes hearings into electoral disputes
Court completes hearings into electoral disputes M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The recently-established Constitutional Court wrapped up its electoral dispute work on Monday by handing down rulings in the last of 273 electoral disputes arising out of the April 5 legislative elections. The final disputes concerned political parties and candidates for the Regional Representatives Council (DPD). A total of 24 parties competed in the election for the DPD, a new body whose members are directly elected.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four die in shop-house fire
Four die in shop-house fire JAKARTA: Four people died after being trapped in the fire that gutted a four-story shop-house in Harmoni Mas business area on Jl. Jembatan Dua Raya, Bandengan, North Jakarta, midday on Monday. "Three bodies were found on the fourth floor of the building right in front of the door, while the last one was found under a table on the third floor ... apparently they were trying to get out," Rudito, a fire fighter told reporters. The victims are identified as Mrs.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Saudi investor to build salt factory
Saudi investor to build salt factory PANGKAL PINANG, Bangka Belitung: A Saudi company will construct a Rp 78 billion (US$12.1 million) salt factory on Bangka island in Bangka Belitung province, Pangkal Pinang mayor said on Monday. "We have offered the construction of the company to the Dakkar Group in Saudi Arabia. Its representative will survey the site in the near future," Zulkarnain Karim said. He said the offer was made during a recent business trip he made to Jeddah.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wet markets still dominate fresh food trade
Wet markets still dominate fresh food trade Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Despite the rapid expansion of modern retailers such as hypermarkets, supermarkets and mini-markets during the past few years, traditional wet markets continue to dominate the fresh food trade, according to the latest survey by AC Nielsen.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta: An old city that goes nowhere
Jakarta: An old city that goes nowhere Damar Harsanto, Jakarta To commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, The Jakarta Post is running special reports on problems faced by city Along with the festivities staged by the city the private sector, the anniversary day on Tuesday, is a good time to highlight problems faced by Jakartans, including the lack of public transportation and proper cheap housing. Jakarta's Governor Sutiyoso is famous for his pithy slogans.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL presses for action on East Asian Community
KL presses for action on East Asian Community M.Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysian Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi made a strong push on Monday for early action on launching an East Asian Community to face up to the threats and opportunities of an expanded Europe and the free trade area of the Americas.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI maid falls to her death in S'pore
RI maid falls to her death in S'pore SINGAPORE: An Indonesian maid fell to her death from a high-rise condominium in Singapore, police said on Monday. Police said the woman, in her 20s, fell from the high-rise flat where she had been working at midday on Saturday. The case was being investigated as an "unnatural death". Nearly 100 Indonesian maids have died while working in the city-state since 1997, according to the Indonesian embassy in Singapore.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House OKs bill on management of public finance
House OKs bill on management of public finance Dadan Wijaksana, Jakarta The House of Representatives approved the public finances accountability bill on Monday, the last installment of a three- part legal package aimed at helping to curb the misuse of state funds. The package was first proposed in 2000. The House passed two other bills into law earlier this year -- one on the state finance and the other on the state treasury.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Few legislators are Internet literate
Few legislators are Internet literate PC Naommy, Jakarta Internet experts expressed concern on Monday over the lack of understanding among bureaucrats and legislators of the benefits of cyber-technology. "It's sad and surprising to know that only a few legislators have e-mail accounts and are aware of the benefits of the Internet," said Judith MS, the chairwoman of the Indonesian Internet Kiosk Association (AWARI), on Monday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government tells Panwaslu to act on lies, rumors
Government tells Panwaslu to act on lies, rumors Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The government urged Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) on Monday to get serious and combat the increasing amount of lies and rumors being disseminated electronically against candidates, saying that it might lead to brawls between supporters.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
3,000 workers on strike to demand two months' pay
3,000 workers on strike to demand two months' pay Rusman, Samarinda Up to 3,000 workers from two plywood companies in Samarinda, East Kalimantan, continued their strike on Monday to demand that the firms pay their salaries for the last two months. Police arrested at least two unidentified men for pointing a traditional dagger at a protest leader during the strike at PT Kalimanis Plywood Industry (KPI) and PT Santi Murni Plywood (SMP).
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Diarrhea hits North Barito regency
Diarrhea hits North Barito regency MUARA TEWEH, Central Kalimantan: Diarrhea has been affecting North Barito regency, Central Kalimantan province, since earlier this month, affecting dozens of children and killing one of them. At least 63 children had been admitted to the Muara Teweh Regency Hospital since the epidemic struck the regency. Murdoyo Rahmanoe, the acting director of the hospital, said that the affected children were aged between the ages of three months and 2.8 years. -- Antara
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Senior legislators object to Temasek bid for Permata
Senior legislators object to Temasek bid for Permata Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Temasek Holdings, an investment arm of the Singapore government, is likely to face hurdles in bidding for a majority control in Bank Permata following a plan by several key legislators that would give local investors a better chance to buy the bank.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marketing promises
Marketing promises From Media Indonesia During the campaign for the July 5 presidential election, most candidates have been very keen to be seen visiting traditional markets. By doing so, they are able to talk with vendors and shoppers in the hope of winning public support. However, when they get into power, they will probably forget the promises they made as part of their manifestos.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I' visa needed for journalists
'I' visa needed for journalists JAKARTA: Press associations, media organizations and Indonesian journalists who wish to travel to the United States as representatives of foreign press, radio, film or other foreign information media are required by the United States Immigration and Nationality Act to obtain an "I" visa in order to do work or research in the country. The Consular and Public Affairs Offices of the U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, in a media statement on Monday, said the U.S.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Crash victims recovered, cause to be investigated
Crash victims recovered, cause to be investigated Theresia Sufa and Suherdjoko, Bogor/Semarang A search and rescue team has located and recovered all five fatalities of a Cessna Aves 185, which nose-dived on Sunday into Lido Lake in Sukabumi, West Java, during an emergency landing attempt. Four victims -- Australian parachutists Priscilla Hall and Willy Allison, Aves Aerosport Club parachute jumping instructor Edy Christanto and Air Force Capt.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
To commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, The Jakarta Post is
To commemorate Jakarta's 477th anniversary, The Jakarta Post is running special reports on problems faced by city residents. Along with the festivities staged by the city administration and the private sector, the anniversary day on Tuesday, is a good time to highlight problems faced by Jakartans, including the lack of public transportation and proper cheap housing.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
MarkPlus&Co goes international
MarkPlus&Co goes international The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The top domestic marketing consultant MarkPlus&Co has opened an office in Singapore and plans to open another in Kuala Lumpur to tap business opportunities arising from the stronger trade relations between Indonesia and the two countries. The firm opened its first offshore office in Singapore last month and could open its Kuala Lumpur office by January next year, the company said in a statement.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Five head to RP Asian karting race
Five head to RP Asian karting race Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Five Indonesian racers are set for the second series of the 2004 Asian Karting Open Championship at the Carmona Circuit in Cavita, the Philippines, this week. The three-day event, which starts on June 25 will feature 34 contenders from six Asian countries. Other nations with competitors are India, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Philippines.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD to have four ad hoc committees
DPD to have four ad hoc committees Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta The Regional Representatives Council (DPD), whose 128 members were elected in the 5 April legislative election, will likely be split into four ad hoc committees on regional autonomy, fiscal balance, education and the state budget. People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) member Harun Kamil said on Monday the Assembly's working body would convene in September to discuss further the proposal.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ANGKOT 1x35
1. ANGKOT 1x35 'Angkot' create havoc on the streets 2. EVICT 2x20 Stranded evictees all but forgotten
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election watchdog demands KPU response
Election watchdog demands KPU response M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta An election watchdog held a protest on Monday urging the General Elections Commission (KPU) to issue a public announcement either authorizing it to monitor the polls or rejecting its application and the reasons for the decision. "We haven't received the KPU's approval, although we fulfilled all administrative requirements.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marketing promises
Marketing promises From Media Indonesia During the campaign for the July 5 presidential election, most candidates have been very keen to be seen visiting traditional markets. By doing so, they are able to talk with vendors and shoppers in the hope of winning public support. However, when they get into power, they will probably forget the promises they made as part of their manifestos.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;ANTARA; ANPAf..r.. Brief-Salt-investment JP/14/Brief Saudi investor to build salt factory PANGKAL PINANG, Bangka Belitung: A Saudi company will construct a Rp 78 billion (US$12.1 million) salt factory on Bangka island in Bangka Belitung province, Pangkal Pinang mayor said on Monday. "We have offered its construction to the Dakkar Group in Saudi Arabia. Its representative will survey the site in the near future," Zulkarnain Karim said.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
First things first
First things first Given the attention that is currently being paid in both government and media circles to the Swedish court's decision to release two leaders of the Free Aceh Movement (GAM) from custody, Indonesians are certainly right to ask how relevant events in Sweden are to the peaceful and lasting settlement of what is known here as the Aceh problem.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Angkot' cretae havoc on the streets
'Angkot' cretae havoc on the streets Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Almost empty angkutan kota, or angkot for short -- intra-city public minivans -- await passengers in haphazard lines at the Slipi intersection in West Jakarta, causing bumper-to-bumper traffic during peak hours. The sight is a common one across the city, as angkot drivers stop at will pick up as many passengers as possible, even forcing already boarded passengers to wait until the vehicle is full.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PERMATA: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS
1. PERMATA: 3 LINES, 15 COUNTS Senior legislators object to Temasek bid for Permata 2. GREAT: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Sutiyoso proposes ministry to oversee Greater Jakarta 3. POWER: 2 LINES, 22 COUNTS Power shortages 'likely' to hit Java, Bali soon 4. MALAKA: 2 LIONES, 22 COUNTS U.S. mends fences with Malaysia over Malacca 5. INTERNET: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Few legislators Internet literate
Tue, 22 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.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bangka Belitung exports to Mideast
Bangka Belitung exports to Mideast PANGKALPINANG, Bangka Belitung: Home industry products from Bangka Belitung province are now being sold on the Middle Eastern market, Pangkal Pinang mayor, Zulkarnain Karim, said on Monday. "We sent a container of crispy squid chips to Saudi Arabia through Jakarta," Zulkarnain said. He attributed the successful export of the chips to the recent visit of Pangkal Pinang officials to Jeddah.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
BSD lacks vision
BSD lacks vision From Kompas The Bumi Serpong Damai (BSD) development in Tangerang has now taken a direction that is quite different from the original plan. The development attracted a lot of buyers at first because of its concept of being a new city characterized by good quality parks -- a city that was intended to develop as a mid-sized city and alternative to the congested metropolis that is Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Score conversion: Smoke and mirrors
Score conversion: Smoke and mirrors Patrick Guntensperger, Jakarta Indonesia suffers internationally from bad press. We all know that foreign companies refuse en masse to invest here because of her status as one of the world's most corrupt countries. Indonesia is known as a haven for video and music piracy. The Bali and Marriott bombings have done little to encourage tourism. Indonesia has a reputation for selective enforcement of environmental laws, resulting in massive pollution.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU criticized over a number of 'biased' ads in dailies
KPU criticized over a number of 'biased' ads in dailies Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) is being criticized for its information campaign in a number of dailies instructing voters how to vote in the presidential elections, which is seen as benefiting the incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri. The ads aim to point out samples of valid and invalid votes in the July 5 direct presidential election, the first in the country's history.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inkud director questioned over smuggled sugar
Inkud director questioned over smuggled sugar Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The director of the Jakarta Association of Village Cooperatives (Inkud), Abdul Waris, was questioned on Monday in connection with the discovery of smuggled sugar in several warehouses at Tanjung Priok, Jakarta, and in Bekasi and Bogor, West Java. The National Police's director of economic crimes, Brig. Gen.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KL condemns Europe over ASEM meetings
KL condemns Europe over ASEM meetings MALAYSIA: Malaysia criticized European countries on Monday for canceling two meetings with Asian partners because of a rift over the attendance of military-ruled Myanmar. "Just because they are not satisfied with one country it should not then cause the meetings to be abandoned. They should not try to impose conditions, it's not productive," Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar told a news conference.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Second fuel shortage hits Batam island in two weeks
Second fuel shortage hits Batam island in two weeks Fadli, Batam The industrial island of Batam, Riau province, faced shortages of premium gasoline and diesel fuel on Monday due to a lack of supplies from state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina. Several of the 10 gasoline stations throughout the city, including one in Baloi and Kabil, were forced to close on Monday when their supplies ran out.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stranded evictees all but forgotten
Stranded evictees all but forgotten Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The hustle and bustle of Jakarta's 477th anniversary celebrations has helped mask the sad fate of thousands of evictees who were forced out of their houses last year. Some of these evictees have returned to their hometowns, but many are still in the capital, hoping to rebuild their shattered dreams as well as their demolished houses.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Presidential campaigning has impact on government activities
Presidential campaigning has impact on government activities Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Monday's Cabinet meeting chaired by President Megawati Soekarnoputri was a rare occasion during the campaigning period for presidential candidates, who include the incumbent and Vice President Hamzah Haz. Staying in Jakarta on average only twice a week during the month-long campaigning period, Megawati last presided over a Cabinet meeting on oil and gas prices earlier this month.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Insurance firms must boost capital
Insurance firms must boost capital Tony Hotland, Jakarta The government would do well if it took immediate action against insurance companies with risk-based capital (RBC) below the minimum requirement as they had been hurting the industry as a whole, according to an industry observer. The latest data by InfoBank, a monthly financial magazine, shows that there are 32 insurance companies with an RBC level below the limit of 120 percent as stipulated by the Ministry of Finance.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on June 21, 2004 Trading Shares Close Change Volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,100 -50 918,000 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 400 50 1,000 Andhi Chandra 485 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 975 25 140,500 Adhi Karya 280 0 1,132,000 Adira Dinamika 2,375 -50 500 GT Petrochem 365 0 0 Asuransi Harta Aman 80 0 587,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 0 0 Tiga Pilar 205 0 7,500 Argha Karya Prima 725 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,500 0 0 Asia Kapitalindo 270 0 5,000 Alter...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. mends fences with Malaysia over Malacca
U.S. mends fences with Malaysia over Malacca M. Jegathesan, Agence France-Presse/Putrajaya Malaysia and the United States mended fences on Monday after an angry dispute over protecting international shipping against terrorist attacks in the vital Malacca Straits. The visiting commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific, Admiral Thomas Fargo, ironed out the differences between the two countries in hour-long talks with Malaysian Defense Minister Najib Razak, Najib indicated at a news conference.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien supporters told to bring food
Amien supporters told to bring food BANDAR LAMPUNG, Lampung: The head of a local campaign team for presidential candidate Amien Rais asked supporters on Monday to bring their own food to a campaign rally. Ibnu Hadjar, the coordinator of Amien's campaign team in East Lampung regency, said his team was short of funds and could not provide food or drinks for those attending the rally. The campaign stop in the regency was attended by Amien's running mate Siswono Yudohusodo.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU Jakarta names new PPP councillor
KPU Jakarta names new PPP councillor JAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPU Jakarta) declared on Monday that United Development Party (PPP) politician Mariyasih would replace councillor Darmansyah of the Star Reform Party (PBR). The decision was made in a plenary session, following the recent verdict issued by the Constitutional Court that accepted PPP's complaint over the mistake in the calculation of votes in the April 5 election in East Jakarta.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ecohydrology center to open soon
Ecohydrology center to open soon JAKARTA: The Indonesian Institute of Sciences, in cooperation with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is preparing an international center on ecohydrology, to be built in Cibinong, West Java, next year. Called the Asia-Pacific Center for Ecohydrology, the institution will be the second of its kind after that in Poland. A third center will also be built soon in Argentina. The center will conduct research on water issues.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian leader proposes closer ties among East Asian countries
Malaysian leader proposes closer ties among East Asian countries to give region a stronger voice in world affairs Associated Press and The Jakarta Post Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's leader urged East Asian nations Monday to form a regional grouping similar to the European Union to strengthen their voice in world affairs and reduce their dependence on the United States.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;DAN; ANPAf..r.. Rupiah-conversion-rates Rupiah Rates June 21 JP/13/Conver Rupiah Rates June 21 Bank notes rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Rp Rp Rp Rp Australian dollar 1 6,809.27 6,166.32 6,497.37 6,427.98 Brunei dollar 1 5,765.08 5,179.14 5,501.02 5,443.05 Canadian dollar 1 7,261.91 6,524.29 6,929.29 6,856.74 Swiss franc 1 7,940.59 7,135.40 7,576.88 7,499.00 Danish krone 1 1,613.03 1,448.76 1,539.15 1,522.58 Euro 1 11,985.69 10,769.35 11,436.70 11,318.11 Poundsterling 1 18,175.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto: Country boy with big ambitions
Wiranto: Country boy with big ambitions Blontank Poer and Slamet Susanto, Surakarta/Yogyakarta This is the fifth in a series of articles on the five presidential candidates in the eyes of their neighbors or former neighbors. Little is known about Wiranto by the folks in the place where he was born, Blunyah Gede village in Sleman, Yogyakarta, as he was brought up in Surakarta.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ida, protector of Java gibbons
Ida, protector of Java gibbons Theresia Sufa, Jakarta Post/Bogor Theresia Ida Yuniati Mashur has a special life -- far away from the hustle and pollution of the cities, raising her "family" in a pristine forest on the side of a mountain. It sounds romantic, and Ida says it is. A veterinary surgeon and manager of the Java Gibbon Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, located in uphill Sukabumi, Ida lives far away from hectic urban life.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Power shortages 'likely' to hit Java and Bali soon
Power shortages 'likely' to hit Java and Bali soon Dewi Santoso, Jakarta Java and Bali are likely to face power shortages within the next five to 10 years due to the decreasing water volume of Citarum River in West Java, a government official says. Citarum River supplies three hydroelectric dams -- Saguling, Cirata and Jatiluhur, all in West Java. Approximately 70 percent of residents of Java island depend on the Jatiluhur dam for their power.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaria spreads in Papua, W. Java
Malaria spreads in Papua, W. Java Nethy Dharma Somba and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Jayapura/Bandung Health officials in Papua and West Java provinces are expressing concern over the increase in the number of malaria cases caused by the spread of the anopheles mosquito in the provinces. According to an official at Papua Provincial Health Office, Tigor Silaban, malaria has become the leading cause of death in Papua.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Campaign stop starts in hospital
Campaign stop starts in hospital JAKARTA: Jusuf Kalla, the running mate of presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, visited on Monday the Sitanala Leprosy Hospital in Tangerang municipality as part of a campaign stop in Banten province. Kalla and his entourage arrived at the hospital at 9 a.m. and were received by hospital director Dr. Johan Saleh. Kalla then toured the hospital and met with about 70 of its patients.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta begins voter education program
Jakarta begins voter education program JAKARTA: The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD Jakarta) began distributing leaflets to residents on Monday as part of its voter education program ahead of the July 5 presidential election. Commission member Juri Ardiantoro said the leaflets would be distributed daily in different areas of the city until July 4, one day before the election.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind?
Part 2 of 2: What's taking the PKS so long to make up its mind? Santi WE Soekanto, Jakarta Gen. (ret) Wiranto's poor rights record and how supporting him might tarnish the image of the Prosperous Justice Party (PKS) as a pro-reform, anti-corruption party notwithstanding, there are individuals in the PKS leadership of who see him as a new incarnation of Umar bin Khattab.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Present-day old Jakarta
Present-day old Jakarta As the capital city, Jakarta has seen many changes to its features and has lived through many development plans. Many historical sites and buildings have been replaced by business premises. This year, Jakarta will celebrate its 477th anniversary. This is the second of a six-part series on old city landmarks that still exist today.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso proposes ministry to oversee Greater Jakarta
Sutiyoso proposes ministry to oversee Greater Jakarta Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso has suggested that a special ministry for Greater Jakarta be established to help solve problems involving administrations whose areas border the capital. "We need a (special) ministry to control Greater Jakarta. Or, the government can give more authority to the Jakarta governor to manage problems occurring in the area," he said recently.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim visits police, AGO
Hasyim visits police, AGO JAKARTA: Megawati Soekarnoputri's running mate Hasyim Muzadi visited National Police Chief Gen. Da'i Bachtiar and Attorney General MA Rachman on Monday to discuss law enforcement. Hasyim said he met the two high-ranking state officials to provide suggestions on how to cope with basic problems that hamper law enforcement in the country, notably corruption, illegal logging, drug trafficking and the smuggling of goods.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Concern over environment needed
Concern over environment needed From Republika The problems associated with waste disposal in Indonesia, with over 200 million people, are clearly enormous. The government should give serious thought to the waste issue in order to find the best possible solutions. For instance, household waste could be processed into fertilizer, with TV stations airing free public information ads on organic and inorganic waste. Waste treatment should be a priority of both the central and local governments.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terror suspect Gun Gun stands trial for terrorism charges
Terror suspect Gun Gun stands trial for terrorism charges Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta The Central Jakarta District Court kicked off on Monday the trial of Rusman Gunawan, alias Gun Gun, on charges of involvement in the JW Marriot Hotel bombing in Jakarta last year as well as training Muslim hardliners to commit crimes. Prosecutor Payaman told the court Gun Gun helped his brother, terror mastermind Riduan Ishamuddin, alias Hambali, transfer US$50,000.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Tempo' trial nearing an end
'Tempo' trial nearing an end Leony Aurora, Jakarta The trial of Tempo weekly journalists, who were sued for libel by well-connected businessman Tomy Winata, is nearing an end with the final cross-examination of witnesses and defendants completed on Monday at the Central Jakarta District Court. In three weeks, the prosecutors will convey their recommended sentence for defendants chief editor Bambang Harymurti and journalists Ahmad Taufik and T. Iskandar Ali.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Utut stuns Alekseev in Tripoli
Utut stuns Alekseev in Tripoli Musthofid, Jakarta Grand Master (GM) Utut Adianto of Indonesia defeated GM Evgeny Alekseev of Russia to advance to the second round of the World Chess Championship in Tripoli, Libya, on Sunday. Utut, who has an elo-rating of 2591 against Alekseev's 2616 went through on 1.5-0.5 points in two games in the knock-out tournament, which featured 128 players from around the world.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stranded evictees almost forgotten
Stranded evictees almost forgotten Bambang Nurbianto Jakarta The hustle and bustle of Jakarta's 477th anniversary celebrations has helped mask the sad fate of thousands of evictees who were forced out of their houses last year. Some of these evictees have returned to their hometowns, but many are still in the capital, hoping to rebuild their shattered dreams as well as their demolished houses.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bid loser wins tankers tender
Bid loser wins tankers tender Fitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Pertamina tanker scandal became murkier on Monday when a document surfaced indicating the state company was in the process of selling two supertankers to a company that did not win the tender process. The document, which was obtained by The Jakarta Post, showed that Bermuda-based Frontline Ltd., to whom Pertamina is selling the tankers, finished second in a tender conducted by international consultant Goldman Sachs.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 22, 2004
Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, June 22, 2004 Exhibition * Chalcographie du Louvre, Galeri Kita Jl. Martadinata No. 209, until June 30. Performance * Sundanese Traditional Music, Naranglang Babung, Teater Terbuka Balai Pengelolaan Taman Budaya, Jl. Bukit Dago Selatan No. 53 A (Tel. 022 2504912), 7:30 p.m., June 26. Films * Musical Films , CCF (French Cultural Center), Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417), 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.: Amadeus, June 22 and June 24. Gadjo Dilo, June 29.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Revised House of Representatives seats distribution
Revised House of Representatives seats distribution Parties KPU MK Marhaenisme Indonesia National Party (PNI) 1 1 Labor Social Democratic Party (PBSD) 0 0 Crescent Star Party (PBB) 11 11 Freedom Party 0 0 United Development Party (PPP) 58 58 United Democratic Nationhood Party (PPDK) 5 4 Indonesia New Alliance Party (PPIB) 0 0 Freedom Bull Nationalist Party (PNBK) 1 0 Democratic Party 57 55 Indonesia Justice and Unity Party (PKPI) 1 1 Indonesia Democratic Vanguard Party (PPDI) 1 1 Indonesia...
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
The aspirants' balls are rolling
The aspirants' balls are rolling The Golkar Party's Gen. (ret) Wiranto and the Democratic Party's Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, are among presidential candidates who have been battling smear campaigns during the election campaign. Wiranto has been dogged by video compact discs of a singing competition that feature footage of the bloody 1998 May riots. He has also been implicated in the 1999 Semanggi and Trisakti tragedies and human rights abuses in East Timor.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GOVERN: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22
1. GOVERN: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Campaigning has impact on government activities 2. ROUNDUP: 48 pt, 7 cols, 1 x 42 Govt tells Panwaslu to act on lies, rumors 3. RENDI: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 28 KPU criticized over a number of 'biased' ads in dailies 4. KIPP: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Election watchdog demands KPU response 5. VENDOR: 28 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Hard times for campaign materials vendors
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP's Arroyo faces rule with thin mandate
RP's Arroyo faces rule with thin mandate Stuart Grudgings, Reuters/Manila President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo prepared on Monday for a new six-year term in which she has pledged to attack poverty faced by millions of Filipinos, saying she wanted to unite the nation after years of bitter disputes. However, doubts over her mandate caused by a drumbeat of cheating allegations from the opposition threaten to undermine the U.S.-trained economist from the start.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. JAKARTA 1x38
1. JAKARTA 1x38 Jakarta: An old city that goes nowhere 2. EVENT 1x30 Festival time in the Big Durian
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Festival time in the Big Durian
Festival time in the Big Durian Tuesday, June 22 is an eagerly anticipated day for those Jakartans gearing up to celebrate the capital's 477th anniversary. As teasers leading up to the anniversary, the city administration has already officiated several events, including the Jakarta Fair opened on June 17 by President Megawati Soekarnoputri, the Festival Passer Baroe (Pasar Baru Festival) in Central Jakarta and the Jakarta International 10K run on Sunday.
Tue, 22 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Confused in Bandung
Confused in Bandung From Koran Tempo Bandung, the capital of West Java, was formerly known as the Paris of Java. Today, it is no longer so beautiful because of its complex city plan and muddled public transportation system. As a student from Jakarta, I was confused when I first arrived in Bandung. I went to a destination by public minivan and for my return trip, I had to take another means of public transport. The routes used by the two were also different.