Archive: 30 June 2004
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Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina salary not Rp 75m, says minister
Pertamina salary not Rp 75m, says minister The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Purnomo Yusgiantoro denied reports on Tuesday that he receives a monthly salary of Rp 75 million as an advisor to the board of commissioners of state oil and gas firm PT Pertamina. "The secretary's office of Pertamina's board of commissioners gives (me) a monthly salary of Rp 21.8 million before taxes are taken," Purnomo said in a statement.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh declared graft suspect
Puteh declared graft suspect The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Banda Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh was declared a graft suspect on Tuesday for allegedly marking up the price of a Russian-made helicopter the Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam administration purchased in 2002. "We have ordered investigators to question him as a suspect. We have summoned him and he is expected to be questioned next week," Tumpak Hatorangan Panggabean, the deputy chairman of the powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), said.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Second boats sinks off of Nias
Second boats sinks off of Nias MEDAN, North Sumatra: A second boat has capsized in as many days off the tourist island of Nias in North Sumatra, according to data from the Sibolga Harbormaster Office. The most recent accident on Tuesday claimed at least two lives, while three people we reported missing. Another boat went down on Sunday morning killing at least three.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Correction
Correction Correction: Official presidential debates will be held by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on June 30 and July 1, not June 29 and June 30 as reported in Tuesday's On the Election Trail. We regret the error. -- Editor
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election dents lending: Mandiri
Election dents lending: Mandiri Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Bank Mandiri, the country's largest bank in terms of assets, said lending during election year had been slow as companies put their investment plans on hold amid the political uncertainty. "We had planned to provide a great amount of loans this year, but the loans cannot be absorbed by the corporate sector due to political and security uncertainties during the general election," Mandiri president director ECW Neloe said on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Budget (2x22)
1. Budget (2x22) House agrees on more regional funds in 2005 2. Market (2x27) Rupiah ends up as market bets on peaceful election 3. Telkom (2x20) Telkom to seek approval for stock split plan 4. Mandir (1x32) Election dents lending: Mandiri 5. Yus (2x22) Not Rp 75m, but Rp 21.8m a month, refutes Purnomo
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Euro blamed for low productivity
Euro blamed for low productivity BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Many civil servants in the war-ravaged province of Aceh have been turning up very late for work during the Euro 2004 soccer tournament held in Portugal, and public services have suffered. Between 8 a.m and 10 a.m, for the past two weeks, government offices have been almost empty, and if someone has been there, they appeared too tired to serve the public. Like most other Indonesians, Acehnese are very fond of soccer.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt may reject council's request for Rp 5.4 billion
Govt may reject council's request for Rp 5.4 billion Rusman, Samarinda The East Kalimantan administration may reject a request to disburse Rp 5.4 billion (US$600,000) in allowances for the province's 45 legislative council members, ahead of the end of their five-year terms in September. Local administration spokesman Jauhar Effendi said on Tuesday the disbursement was delayed because the request for the funds was a violation of Government Decision No.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo, Kalla to deploy 1m witnesses
Susilo, Kalla to deploy 1m witnesses BENGKULU: Jusuf Kalla, the running mate of presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, said on Tuesday his campaign team would deploy one million poll witnesses across the archipelago for the July 5 presidential election. "The poll witnesses are currently being trained in their respective regions and they are ready to be deployed to poll stations nationwide on July 5," said Kalla while campaigning in Bengkulu.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK examining wealth of candidates
KPK examining wealth of candidates JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently in the process of examining the wealth reports of the presidential and vice presidential candidates. "We have obtained the documents from the legal counsels of presidential candidates Hamzah Haz and vice presidential candidate Jusuf Kalla," said KPK deputy chairman Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Commission names Puteh a graft suspect
Commission names Puteh a graft suspect The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh was declared a graft suspect on Tuesday for allegedly marking up the price of a Russian-made helicopter the Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam administration purchased in 2002. "We have ordered investigators to question him as a suspect.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Next president to have a tough job'
'Next president to have a tough job' The campaigns of presidential candidates have been marred by allegations of vote buying and misuse of state facilities, which apparently have not affected polling results obtained by various organizations. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakarta people what they thought of the July 5 presidential election. Lukman, 52, is a chauffeur who works for a family living in Pondok Indah, South Jakarta.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Russia's global intentions visible in ASEAN Forum
Russia's global intentions visible in ASEAN Forum Dmitry Kosyrev RIA Novosti Moscow The path traversed by Russian diplomacy from Phnom Penh to Jakarta, that is, from last year's ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) to the upcoming ARF on security in early July, is barely noticeable to the uniformed but it is remarkable.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kerosene scarce in East Nusa Tenggara again
Kerosene scarce in East Nusa Tenggara again Yemris Fointuna, Kupang People in East Nusa Tenggara are again facing a kerosene shortage, as traders have allegedly sold the flammable oil to industries to earn more profit. It was less than a month ago that the province experienced similar problems, prompting the price of kerosene to increase sharply.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt not green says
Govt not green says House legislator JAKARTA: Increasing pollution and environmental damage in the country has been blamed on the government's poor awareness of environmental issues. House of Representatives legislator M. Askin told a discussion on Tuesday that the next president should empower the state minister of the environment to make amends for the poor record. Askin said the government had so far shown greater interest in the economy than the environment. -- Antara ;JP;DEWI; ANPAa..r..
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Independent observers prepare for July 5 presidential election
Independent observers prepare for July 5 presidential election M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Independent election monitors are gearing up to observe the presidential election on July 5, in which over 154 million people are eligible to vote. One of the largest poll watchdog groups, the Indonesian People's Network for Voter Education (JPPR), said on Tuesday that it would send some 100,000 observers to over 581,000 polling stations across the 32 provinces.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien to prioritize transportation
Amien to prioritize transportation JAYAPURA, Papua: Siswono Yudohusodo, the running mate of Amien Rais, said on Tuesday that if elected, Amien would prioritize the transportation sector in Papua, the country's easternmost and least developed province. Siswono said a good transportation system was vital for the mountainous Papua province. "The transportation sector is the key to development in Papua.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta in dire need of better sewage system
Jakarta in dire need of better sewage system Urip Hudiono, Jakarta This is the first of a series of three articles on the environmental problems caused by untreated sewage in the capital, and the inevitable river and marine pollution it causes. Jakartans were startled to see untold thousands of fish washed up dead on the beaches of Jakarta Bay in May, but quickly accepted the explanations of officials that it was a natural phenomenon.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Microsoft to explore cheap software for Asia
Microsoft to explore cheap software for Asia Sean Yoong Associated Press Putrajaya, Malaysia Bill Gates said on Tuesday that Microsoft will hold talks with Asian governments to offer tailored, cheaper versions of its Windows operating system geared toward bringing computer skills to millions of poorer people.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terror suspect denies charges
Terror suspect denies charges JAKARTA: Defendant Husni Rijal alias Ilham Sopandi denied on Tuesday his involvement in terrorist activities and his knowledge of the identity of fellow suspect and brother of Riduan Ishamuddin alias Hambali, Rusman Gunawan. "I am just a student, who was arrested due to my friendship with Gun Gun (Rusman)," Husni said, in his defense at the Central Jakarta District Court.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Investing in Gresik like 'buying a cat in a sack' Page 2
*Investing in Gresik like 'buying a cat in a sack' Page 2 *More domestic violence reported, but not tried Page 4 *Convicted council members seek money to appeal Page 5 *Fed's Greenspan walks a tightrope Page 7 *City in dire need of better sewage system Page 8 *Washington resumes relations with Tripoli Page 9 *No fear for goalie as Greek odyssey continues Page 12 *House agrees on more regional funds in 2005 Page 13 *RP fast-food chain beats McDonald's at its game Page 19
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Destroy smuggled sugar: House
Destroy smuggled sugar: House The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the latest twist in a sugar smuggling saga, a commission at the House of Representatives recommended on Tuesday the 65,000 tons of illegally imported white sugar be destroyed so as not to put more pressure on already depressed domestic sugar prices.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom links regions to tallying network
Telkom links regions to tallying network Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta Less than a week ahead of the presidential election, state telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) announced on Tuesday to have linked up most subdistricts and regencies in the country to a wide-area network (WAN) that will allow them to maintain a continually updated ballot-count.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Four convicts awaiting execution
Four convicts awaiting execution MEDAN, North Sumatra: Medan Penitentiary is holding four convicts who are waiting for execution, said a senior official at the North Sumatra Office of the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights on Tuesday. Lukas Tarigan, the head of the Penitentiary Division at the office, said that three of the four were foreigners.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Neighboring nations to set up strait task force
Neighboring nations to set up strait task force Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta To counter a rise in piracy and prevent possible terrorist attacks, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore have agreed to set up a task force that will be free to pass over sea borders while patrolling the narrow Strait of Malacca. The accord comes in the wake of Indonesia and Malaysia's rejection of a U.S. proposal on joint patrols in the straits.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
The ASEAN forum is the best option for Japan
The ASEAN forum is the best option for Japan Bantarto Bandoro, Jakarta If one were asked to identify the position of Japan in the current strategic setting of the Asia-Pacific region, the answer is that Japan is definitely a part of every aspect. Even in the ASEAN context, one clearly sees the strategic presence of Japan. Japan is a full member of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and occupies a strategic place in the ASEAN + 3 framework.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top seeds advance to Thamrin Cup 2nd round
Top seeds advance to Thamrin Cup 2nd round Moch. N. Kurniawan, Jakarta The Thamrin Cup international junior tennis tournament kicked off on Tuesday with top seeds Albert Sie and fellow Indonesian Maya Rosa breezing through to the second round at the Senayan tennis courts. Albert defeated Malaysian Razian Rawi 6-2, 6-3, while Maya trounced Mio Tsukada of Japan 6-0, 6-3.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
TaylorMade launches r7 Quad
TaylorMade launches r7 Quad JAKARTA: Golf equipment manufacturer TaylorMade launched the new r7 Quad driver at the Sudirman Central Business District here on Tuesday. TaylorMade business manager Alex Tan said the r7 Quad used a cartridge weight system that enabled the club to adjust to the golfer. "Using other clubs you have to adjust to them, but by using the r7 Quad, the club will adjust to your swing," said Tan, adding that the technology was first introduced in May.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abstention is sin, PKB cleric says
Abstention is sin, PKB cleric says MAGELANG, Central Java: Influential Muslim cleric Abdurrahman Chudlori of the National Awakening Party (PKB) said on Tuesday party supporters must not abstain from voting in the July 5 presidential election. "All PKB members must use their voting right.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wiranto to form coalition cabinet
Wiranto to form coalition cabinet JAKARTA: Presidential candidate Wiranto has said that if elected his cabinet would represent a coalition of the Golkar Party, the National Awakening Party (PKB) and other parties, a senior Golkar official said on Tuesday. Bomer Pasaribu, a member of Wiranto's campaign team, said that Wiranto would form a coalition cabinet.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
'ASEAN must be more open to work faster'
'ASEAN must be more open to work faster' In connection with the ongoing 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM), the 11th ASEAN Regional Forum and the Post-Ministerial Conferences in Jakarta, ASEAN Secretary-General Ong Keng Yong talked to The Jakarta Post about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and these meetings. Following is an excerpt of the interview: Question: What is your impression of Indonesia's chairmanship of ASEAN as well as ARF?
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Incumbent enjoys an advantage in the presidential election
Incumbent enjoys an advantage in the presidential election Nico Harjanto, Jakarta All polls and surveys show that the incumbent, President Megawati, is weak in the presidential election due on July 5. Several surveys carried out, using rigorous methodology, indicate a large discrepancy in the level of support between the Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono-Jusuf Kalla ticket and the others. Intuitively, these surveys signal serious problem for the incumbent with regard to winning the race.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK examining wealth of candidates
KPK examining wealth of candidates JAKARTA: The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) is currently in the process of examining the wealth reports of the presidential and vice presidential candidates. "We have obtained the documents from the legal counsels of presidential candidates Hamzah Haz and vice presidential candidate Jusuf Kalla," said KPK deputy chairman Erry Riyana Hardjapamekas on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
DPD wants delay in law revision
DPD wants delay in law revision A. Junaidi, Jakarta Newly elected members of the Regional Representatives Council (DPD) demanded on Tuesday that the revision of Law No. 22/1999 on regional autonomy be delayed until they were sworn into office. "We demand the government and the House of Representatives to postpone the revision of the law until the DPD and new members of the House are inaugurated," DPD member La Ode Ida of South Sulawesi told reporters on Tuesday after a meeting with the House.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina clarifies tanker tender bids
Pertamina clarifies tanker tender bids The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The sale of two giant Pertamina tankers followed proper procedures, and Norwegian shipping giant Frontline Ltd., to whom Pertamina is selling the tankers, was the winning bidder, the state oil and gas company said on Tuesday. Alfred Rohimone, Pertamina's chief financial officer, made the statement to clarify The Jakarta Post's previous report stating that Indian firm Essar Shipping Ltd, rather than Frontline, was the top bidder.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vendors fail to pay kiosk down payments
Vendors fail to pay kiosk down payments JAKARTA: Many vendors who previously had businesses in the Tanah Abang textile market's Block A say they are unable to pay down payments of up to 20 percent of the kiosk price prior to the deadline on July 1. "We don't have the money to pay down payments of Rp 16 million (US$1,702), or 20 percent of the kiosk price of Rp 80 million," said Siti Nuraidah, one of the vendors, on Monday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police recruit dies during test
Police recruit dies during test PALU, Central Sulawesi: A police recruit collapsed and died while taking a physical admission test to enter State Police School (SPN) in West Palu recently. Adj. Sr. Comr. Victor Batara, the spokesman of the Central Sulawesi provincial police, said that Gunawan, 20, fell unconscious during some physical training drills. He was rushed to the hospital, but died en route, according to Victor. Police investigators are still looking into the incident. -- JP
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
The special reports on the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting
The special reports on the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM), are prepared by The Jakarta Post's Kornelius Purba, Veeramalla Anjaiah, Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Adianto P. Simamora, Ivy Susanti and Arief Suhardiman. Contact Information: Kornelius Purba at 0816 778 328; email: world@thejakartapost.com or purba@thejakartapost.com
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU to host candidate face-off
KPU to host candidate face-off M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Marking the end of the month-long presidential campaign, all the presidential candidates will finally take part in a public dialog together in an event hosted by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Wednesday and Thursday (not Tuesday and Wednesday as earlier reported).
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
House agrees on more funds in 2005
House agrees on more funds in 2005 Tony Hotland, Jakarta The House of Representatives state budget commission approved on Tuesday a government proposal to increase the size of special funds for regions in the 2005 state budget. Commission chairman Abdullah Zainie said that the special funds would be increased to Rp 3.8 trillion (US$404.25 million) next year from Rp 2.8 trillion in the current 2004 state budget.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Euro blamed for low productivity
Euro blamed for low productivity BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Many civil servants in the war-ravaged province of Aceh have been turning up very late for work during the Euro 2004 soccer tournament held in Portugal, and public services have suffered. Between 8 a.m and 10 a.m, for the past two weeks, government offices have been almost empty, and if someone has been there, they appeared too tired to serve the public. Like most other Indonesians, Acehnese are very fond of soccer.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt not green says House legislator
Govt not green says House legislator JAKARTA: Increasing pollution and environmental damage in the country has been blamed on the government's poor awareness of environmental issues. House of Representatives legislator M. Askin told a discussion on Tuesday that the next president should empower the state minister of the environment to make amends for the poor record. Askin said the government had so far shown greater interest in the economy than the environment. -- Antara
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Philippines fast-food chain beats McDonald's at its own game
Philippines fast-food chain beats McDonald's at its own game Karl Wilson Agence France Presse/Manila Jollibee may not be an international household name like the US fast-food giant McDonald's, but in the Philippines the smiling red bee with the Mickey Mouse eyes is king when it comes to local taste buds.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rezit breeds rare peacock pheasant
Rezit breeds rare peacock pheasant Bambang M, Contributor/Yogyakarta As late as the 1990s, the Bornean peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron schleiermacheri), which is only found in the forest of Kalimantan, remained a mystery to both international and Indonesian avian experts. As the bird is extremely sensitive to human contact, to study it was often to risk its life. Thus, a pair of peacock-pheasants are worth about US$15,000 on the international market.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Vietnam's trade deficit hits $2.36b
Vietnam's trade deficit hits $2.36b HANOI: Vietnam's trade deficit hit US$2.36 billion in the first six months of the year, preliminary figures showed on Tuesday. Exports during the period rose 19.8 percent to $11.8 billion, while imports increased 14.7 percent to $14.16 billion, according to the General Statistics Office. Cotton imports saw the sharpest gain, up 97.3 percent in the first six months to $101 million, while imports of wood and wooden products grew 67 percent to $208 million.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
More domestic violence reported, but not tried
More domestic violence reported, but not tried Dewi Santoso, Jakarta Despite the rising confidence among women to report domestic violence to law enforcers, many of them opt to seek an out-of- court settlement, or drop the case, a state institution says. The National Commission on Violence Against Women (Komnas Perempuan) said on Tuesday that of the total 5,934 cases of domestic violence it handled in 2003, only 162 were heard by the court.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Track records of
Track records of the candidates From Koran Tempo In the ongoing presidential campaigns, the public is fed only with favorable information about the candidates. It is therefore time for the public to know about the "minuses" of the candidates. It is only proper that the less impressive aspects of the candidates' track records should be made public so that the public will have complete knowledge about them. If a dark side is revealed, the candidate should come forward with an explanation.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police recruit dies during test
Police recruit dies during test PALU, Central Sulawesi: A police recruit collapsed and died while taking a physical admission test to enter State Police School (SPN) in West Palu recently. Adj. Sr. Comr. Victor Batara, the spokesman of the Central Sulawesi provincial police, said that Gunawan, 20, fell unconscious during some physical training drills. He was rushed to the hospital, but died en route, according to Victor. Police investigators are still looking into the incident. -- JP
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. LAKSAMANA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. LAKSAMANA: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Pertamina clarifies tanker tender bids 2. JP: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 22 Pertamina withdraws libel suit against the Post 3. SUGAR: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 28 Destroy illegal sugar: House 4. GRESIK: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Gresik shares 'like cat in a sack' 5. IRAQ: 28 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 9 killed on first day of sovereign Iraq, hostages freed
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Jun 29
Rupiah Rates Jun 29 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,949.08 6,244.32 6,631.84 6,561.32 Brunei dollar 1 5,798.18 5,212.34 5,533.48 5,476.96 Canadian dollar 1 7,382.09 6,634.69 7,045.08 6,971.52 Swiss franc 1 7,940.94 7,138.40 7,578.43 7,500.80 Danish krone 1 1,626.13 1,461.06 1,551.90 1,535.24 Euro 1 12,082.24 10,860.18 11,530.67 11,411.53 Poundsterling 1 18,142.22 16,309.46 17,314.00 17,137.45 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,272.54 1,144.15 1,214.45 1,202.24...
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Despite frustrations, ASEAN defends junta
Despite frustrations, ASEAN defends junta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite the deep disappointment and frustration by most of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) members over the stubborn rejections by the Myanmar junta to release opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, the regional grouping is publicly backing Myanmar in the face of European pressure.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1, HAZE (2 x 15)
1, HAZE (2 x 15) Haze blankets Jambi city 2. WOMAN (2 X 18) More domestic violence reported, but not tried 3. MALACCA/PATROL (2 X 24) Neighboring nations to set up straits task force 4. OTDA/DPD (1 X 24) DPD wants delay in autonomy revision 5. JOBLESS (1 X 32) Education reform needed: Minister
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Buildings witness progress of history
Buildings witness progress of history The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Masaaki Sanada, the Bangkok bureau chief of Japanese daily Asahi Shimbun, was initially surprised to see the many pictures of former leaders of developing countries, like Iranian president Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Malaysian prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, on display inside the 64,000 sq m Jakarta Convention Center (JCC).
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/DANCE
JP/5/DANCE Dero dance acts as reconciliation medium in Poso Ruslan Sangadji Palu A number of young women and men began forming a circle by holding their hands together. They moved in rhythm with the Doni Dole song from a cassette player and a local Poso singer. The music, resembling the cha-cha, is often played at parties in Poso when youngsters dance the Dero, a social and friendship dance for people in the Poso area.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Semen Gresik's predicament
Semen Gresik's predicament The predicament of publicly-listed PT Semen Gresik, which is now in an arbitration process at the International Center for Settlement of Investment Disputes in Washington, took a sharp turn for the worse on Monday after its shares were suspended from trading on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX). The JSX management announced it had to suspend Semen Gresik shares for its failure to issue, for the second consecutive year, its audited consolidated financial report for 2002.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
West Java corruption cases worth Rp 466b
West Java corruption cases worth Rp 466b Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung West Java may be the province worst hit by corruption this year, with a local antigraft watchdog announcing that at least 111 cases worth Rp 466 billion (US$52 million) occurred between January and June. West Java Corruption Watch (WJCW) coordinator Harlans M. Fachra said the data was based on reports he received from the public and the local and national mass media.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Timor eyes ARF membership
East Timor eyes ARF membership The Jakarta Post, Jakarta While East Timor is still in the early stages of the process to become a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the world's youngest nation has a very good chance to become a member of Asia's top security forum sometime this year.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian archery body not fired up by Athens challenge
Indonesian archery body not fired up by Athens challenge Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The dismal performance of three Indonesian archers at the recent German grand prix augurs badly for their Olympic campaign, but the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) says it is not worried. Rina Dewi Puspitasari and her male compatriot Kuswantoro both exited in the opening round of the German event, while Lockonecko did slightly better by reaching the second round.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Convicted council members seek money to appeal
Convicted council members seek money to appeal Rusman and Sjofiardi Bachyul Jb, Samarinda/Padang The West Sumatra provincial council has sent an official letter to councillors in East Kalimantan, asking them to provide financial aid to West Sumatra councillors convicted on graft charges, according to a document made available to The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Beach reclamation work continues without permits
Beach reclamation work continues without permits Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Two private companies are continuing land reclamation work on the coastline near Dadap village in Kosambi district, Tangerang regency, even though they lack permits from the regental administration. Regency spatial agency officer Didin said on Tuesday that the reclamation work, which started in 2000, had caused environmental damage. "The reclamation work has killed marine life and coral reefs along the coast," he said.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pakistani minister not attending ARF meeting
Pakistani minister not attending ARF meeting Pakistan's foreign secretary Riaz Khokhar will represent Islamabad as a special envoy at the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Jakarta on Friday, the Pakistani Embassy in Jakarta said on Tuesday. "President Pervez Musharraf has authorized him to attend the ARF meeting in place of the foreign minister and to sign the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Jakarta," Moazzam Shah, the deputy head of the mission, told The Jakarta Post.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three foreigners expelled from Aceh
Three foreigners expelled from Aceh BANDA ACEH, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam: The Aceh Provincial Immigration Office deported on Tuesday two Malaysians and an American for entering the restricted province of Aceh without proper immigration and security documents. Imron Zubandi, an official at the immigration office, said on Tuesday that the two Malaysians -- Ong Kung Wai and Jumat bin Madjid -- were business consultants, while Sean Blanchet, was a student.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]The ASEAN forum is the
The ASEAN forum is the best option for Japan Bantarto Bandoro Jakarta 2. Nico -- Wither Incumbent? 2 X 30 Incumbent enjoys an advantage in the presidential election Nico Harjanto Jakarta
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to build Medan-Binjai road
Govt to build Medan-Binjai road MEDAN, North Sumatra: After nearly a decade of planning and negotiations, it finally appears that a 20.5-kilometer toll road between Medan and Binjai will be built. Budi Sinulingga, the head of North Sumatra Planning and Development Body, said on Tuesday that the construction of the road would cost the provincial government Rp 964.55 billion (US$ 102 million).
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malacca Strait free of terrorism, say experts
Malacca Strait free of terrorism, say experts Associated Press Kuala Lumpur Despite growing fears of a "9/11 at sea" that could cripple trade, terrorists have not yet established links with pirates in the Straits of Malacca, one of the world's most vital waterways, experts and officials said on Tuesday. The assertions, made at a meeting of law enforcement officials, shipping executives and diplomats from 33 countries, came a week after a visit by the top U.S.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI not to host N. Korea nuke talks
RI not to host N. Korea nuke talks The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's hope to play a mediating role in the North Korean nuclear crisis talks in Jakarta this week was dashed on Tuesday, after North Korean Foreign Minister Paek Nam-sun told foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda that his country would stick to its plan that the six-party talks would be held in Beijing in September. In a diplomatic gesture, Paek welcomed Indonesia's plan to reunite U.S.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina withdraws complaint against The Jakarta Post
Pertamina withdraws complaint against The Jakarta Post The Jakarta Post Jakarta State oil company PT Pertamina withdrew on Tuesday its lawsuit against The Jakarta Post after both sides met to discuss and clear up the misunderstanding arising from the daily's June 23 editorial. Pertamina's lawyer Lucas said he submitted a letter to the National Police Headquarters on Tuesday morning informing them of their wish to withdraw the lawsuit.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Busway lane project to begin next month
Busway lane project to begin next month Bambang Nurbianto and Muninggar Saraswati, Jakarta The Jakarta Public Works Agency will start the second busway corridor construction project along Jl. Perintis Kemerdekaan and Jl. Suprapto in East Jakarta to make way for the new route from Pulogadung to Kalideres via the National Monument (Monas). "We will begin the project after the presidential election on July 5," agency head Fodly Misbach told The Jakarta Post on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
S.Korean summer strikes widen at Hyundai Motor
S.Korean summer strikes widen at Hyundai Motor Jean Yoon Reuters Seoul About 40,000 unionized workers at South Korea's top car maker, Hyundai Motor Co, began a two-day strike on Tuesday to demand higher wages, fanning investor fears over another summer of labor unrest. South Korea traditionally faces a seasonal rise in union action every summer, but labor strife this year poses a big headache for a government struggling to boost sluggish domestic demand and business spending.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
New system promises fair admissions
New system promises fair admissions Leony Aurora , Jakarta The Jakarta Junior/High School Education Agency gave its assurance that admissions to state senior and vocational high schools would be determined strictly by their academic achievements. Agency head Margani Mustar said on Tuesday that "special recommendations", which were commonly used in previous years to ensure the enrollment of some students, would not be permitted.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
JSX halts trade in Lonsum shares over questions on dividend payment
JSX halts trade in Lonsum shares over questions on dividend payment The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) halted on Tuesday trading in shares of plantation company PT PP London Sumatra (Lonsum) over allegations the company breached rules on dividend payments. In a statement, the JSX said the bourse needed to suspend trading in Lonsum shares because there was a problem regarding the company's dividend payment plan, which it said was not in line with the existing regulation.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mayor OKs plan for Pinangsia
Mayor OKs plan for Pinangsia TANGERANG: The Tangerang municipal administration gave the nod to a plan for the management of Pinangsia office and shopping area, Karawaci, to convert the place into an amusement center, right in the heart of the town. Mayor Wahidin Halim signed the approval on June 10, said head of tourism agency Iryani Mansyur on Tuesday. "Decree No.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, June 30, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show: Wapres 7:30 Pop Music 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Showbiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soldier arrested over shooting
Soldier arrested over shooting Evi Mariani, Jakarta The Central Jakarta Police arrested an Army soldier, Second Sgt. Agus Rianto Sinaga, on Tuesday for allegedly shooting a 22-year- old civilian, Hendarlan, at the low-cost apartments in Tanah Tinggi, Johar Baru, Central Jakarta. Agus was arrested at his home on Jl. Kesehatan in Central Jakarta. He was handed over to the Jakarta Military Police, who are now investigating the case.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 45
1 x 45 Kerosene scarce in East Nusa Tenggara again JP/5/kaltim 2 x 26 Govt may reject council's request for Rp 5.4 billion JP/5/FUND 3 x 16 Convicted council members seek money to appeal JP/5/Korupsi 2 x 20 West Java corruption cases worth Rp 466b
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN looking at renewable energy sources on oil worries
ASEAN looking at renewable energy sources on oil worries Mynardo Macaraig Agence France-Presse Manila Rising oil prices have prompted ASEAN members to take a serious look at renewable energy sources, despite concerns over the cost of developing such resources. Renewable energy was among the key topics raised at a forum of energy ministers of ASEAN and Pacific Rim countries held in the Philippine capital this month to discuss ways of dealing with the high price of imported fuel.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP forces arrest six JI suspects
RP forces arrest six JI suspects PHILIPPINES: Philippine security forces said on Tuesday they had foiled a plot by an Al-Qaeda-linked Southeast Asian terror group to bomb ceremonies marking President Gloria Arroyo's inauguration. Counterterrorist police units swooped down on an eastern Manila Muslim community before dawn, detaining six men and seizing five kilograms of explosives, Manila police Chief Superintendent Pedro Bulaong said.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina withdraw law suit against 'Post'
Pertamina withdraw law suit against 'Post' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State oil company PT Pertamina withdrew on Tuesday its lawsuit against The Jakarta Post after both sides met to discuss and clear up the misunderstanding arising from the daily's June 23 editorial. Pertamina's lawyer Lucas said he submitted a letter to the National Police Headquarters on Tuesday morning informing them of their wish to withdraw the lawsuit.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Semen Gresik shares 'like cat in a sack'
Semen Gresik shares 'like cat in a sack' The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shares of state-controlled PT Semen Gresik (SG), the country's largest integrated cement maker, will continue to be viewed as overly speculative by investors because there is not sufficient information to assess the value of Gresik's shares.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dams put Mekong on knife's edge
Dams put Mekong on knife's edge Reuters Singapore China's damming of the Mekong river to help power its economy could pose a grave threat within a decade to the livelihoods of millions of Southeast Asian farmers and fishermen, an Australian researcher said on Tuesday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poll show Golkar voters shifting to non-party candidates
Poll show Golkar voters shifting to non-party candidates Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta A poll revealed that while presidential candidate Wiranto and his running mate Solahuddin Wahid, who are representing the Golkar Party, are perceived as the most caring when it comes to the common people, they do not have much support from Golkar backers.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom seeks approval for stock split plan
Telkom seeks approval for stock split plan Publicly listed telecommunications company PT Telkom said on Tuesday it would ask its shareholders to approve a stock split at its July 30 meeting. Company spokesman Husni Amani said Telkom planned a 2-for-1 stock split in a bid to boost the liquidity of its shares in the stock market. "The stock split will make the price of the shares lower and affordable for retail investors. In turn this will make the shares more liquid," he said.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to step up regional security commitments
ASEAN to step up regional security commitments The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When the foreign ministers of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) gather on Wednesday for their annual meeting, they will likely realize that Indonesia is regaining its self-confidence as a major player in the regional grouping.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina withdraws complaint against The Jakarta Post
Pertamina withdraws complaint against The Jakarta Post The Jakarta Post Jakarta State oil company PT Pertamina withdrew on Tuesday its lawsuit against The Jakarta Post after both sides met to discuss and clear up the misunderstanding arising from the daily's June 23 editorial. Pertamina's lawyer Lucas said he submitted a letter to the National Police Headquarters on Tuesday morning informing them of their wish to withdraw the lawsuit.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI wins gold at physics meet
RI wins gold at physics meet JAKARTA: Indonesia -- represented by five senior high school students from Jakarta -- won on Tuesday a gold medal at the 17th International Young Physicists Tournament (IYPT) in Brisbane, Australia, which is underway until Thursday.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thick black haze blankets Jambi
Thick black haze blankets Jambi Jakarta/Jambi/Riau Thick black haze from hundreds of hectares of peat fires in three regencies in Jambi province has covered Jambi city for four days now. Although current visibility is still considered at a normal range of more than 100 meters, many drivers were observed with their headlights on during the day.
Wed, 30 Jun 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tentacles of corruption
Tentacles of corruption A pertinent issue was raised in your June 23 editorial, Tentacles of corruption, but you suggested a utopian long-term solution, i.e. Indonesians should begin building a healthy civil society to steer the nation in the right direction. How would this be done? Generally, it is believed and even seen (as in the U.S. and the UK) that if one or two of the three pillars of state (i.e.