Archive: 14 July 2004
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Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Six missing chopper passengers found
Six missing chopper passengers found MALAYSIA: All six people aboard a helicopter that disappeared during a storm while flying over thick jungle in Malaysia's part of Borneo island were found on Tuesday, a charter company official said.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
NU and politics
NU and politicsFrom Koran TempoThe paternalistic and less-than democratic culture of the Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) may have a negative impact on the Muslim organization, the country's largest, which has lately been plagued by a worsening feud leading to further internal friction.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style
Fear and loathing in Jakarta, CNN style How appropriate that The Sunday Post, July 11 edition has "blessed" us with two articles that clearly link up the circle of fear and loathing that have cemented the international image of Indonesia as a haven for terrorists over the past two years.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Death penalty politically motivated: Campaigners
Death penalty politically motivated: CampaignersTiarma Siboro and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The policy of upholding the death sentence for drug traffickers is politically motivated in a bid to defend the corrupt legal system that failed to stop trafficking in the first place, human rights campaigners...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Journalist assaulted for alleged slander
Journalist assaulted for alleged slanderYemris Fointuna, Kupang Claiming he had been defamed, JO, a councillor on the East Nusa Tenggara provincial council, launched a gratuitous assault on Tuesday on Benny Djahang, a journalist with the Pos Kupang daily.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
RI concerned over Myanmar bugging
RI concerned over Myanmar buggingAdianto P. Simamora, Jakarta The Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially summoned Myanmar's Ambassador to Indonesia, U Kyaw Myint, on Tuesday to express the country's deep concern over suspected bugging by the Myanmar junta of the Indonesian embassy in Yangon.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Counterterrorism moves may hurt trade
Counterterrorism moves may hurt tradeZakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Export control mechanisms applied by developed countries to help counter terrorism may create another trade barrier that is costly to the business sector, a number of trade associations said during a seminar here on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
'Poor people miss out on cheap housing'
'Poor people miss out on cheap housing' This year's observance of World Population Day on July 11 coincided with the 10th anniversary of the International Conference of Population and Development (ICPD) held in Cairo, Egypt, in 1994.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Slow progress in logging probes
Slow progress in logging probes JAMBI: Jambi prosecutors and police investigators have been investigating 23 cases of illegal logging since last year, but only three cases have been brought to court so far.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Three provinces on the verge of total blackouts
Three provinces on the verge of total blackoutsSyofiardi Bachyul and Puji Santoso, Padang/Pekanbaru State electricity company PT PLN may be forced to cut off electricity in three provinces in Sumatra in the near future following the decline in the water debit in reservoirs and lakes that have been...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Busway a no-go for private motorists
Busway a no-go for private motoristsLeony Aurora, Jakarta Six months since its launch on Jan. 15, it seems the controversial busway's only success is in providing a faster means of travel as it speeds along its exclusive lane from Blok M, South Jakarta, to Kota, West Jakarta. "(The busway) is fast.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
JP/1/VOTE
JP/1/VOTEPeople no longer vote along party lines: Analysts M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaContrary to what happened in the April 5 legislative elections when people voted according to their political party affinities, the public displayed greater maturity during the presidential election.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Gading to host Indonesia golf meet
Gading to host Indonesia golf meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The 26th edition of the Indonesia Open amateur women's golf championship will tee off in early August with organizers expecting more foreign golfers than last year to participate.The three-day competition will start on Aug.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Panwaslu reports election violations to police
Panwaslu reports election violations to policeAbdul Khalik and M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The official Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) has reported violations in the recent presidential election to police, including mass voter mobilization at Al-Zaytun Islamic boarding school in...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
JP/1/VOTE
JP/1/VOTEPeople no longer vote along party lines: Analysts M. Taufiqurrahman JakartaContrary to what happened in the April 5 legislative elections when people voted according to their political party affinities, the public displayed greater maturity during the presidential election.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Voters better informed: Experts
Voters better informed: ExpertsM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Contrary to what happened in the April 5 legislative elections when people voted according to their political party affinities, the public displayed greater maturity during the presidential election.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Bylaw blocks development of Jakarta Wholesale Center
Bylaw blocks development of Jakarta Wholesale CenterDamar Harsanto, Jakarta The Jakarta administration is considering amending the existing city bylaw on private markets, as the bylaw does not support its plan to build the Jakarta Wholesale Center at a site that was formerly part of the Melati dam...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
House offers next president 31 ministries
House offers next president 31 ministriesKurniawan Hari, Jakarta The House of Representatives (DPR) continued its internal deliberations on the Cabinet ministries bill on Tuesday and decided to propose the appointment of 31 ministers to assist the next president carry out his/her state duties.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
PPS responsible for poll fraud: Cetro
PPS responsible for poll fraud: CetroM. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta An independent poll watchdog blamed on Wednesday the high number of electoral procedure violations on the deliberate disregard of correct procedure by poll committee (PPS) members.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Eradication of terrorism
Eradication of terrorismFrom Koran TempoPresident Megawati Soekarnoputri reaffirmed Indonesia's rejection of terrorism at the 43rd annual session of the Asian- African Legal Consultative Organization in Nusa Dua, Bali, some time ago.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meet
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meetThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Next week's Milo Junior Indonesia Open (MJIO) badminton championships will include for the first time China and Iraq, organizers said.The tournament, which has been included on the International Badminton Federation's calendar, will...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG study
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG studyJerry Norton, Reuters, Jakarta The main Moro rebel group in the Philippines has close ties to the al Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) group, despite denials, a study released on Tuesday says.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Investors want majority stake in Permata
Investors want majority stake in PermataRendi A. Witular, Jakarta Several strategic investors interested in Bank Permata have urged the government to sell at least 71 percent of its stake in the country's seventh-largest bank, according to an official.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costs
Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costsRendi A. Witular, Jakarta State-owned telecommunications company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Telkom) said that it wanted to retain its listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as this was in the company's best interests, despite requests by...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
KPK's credibility on the line
KPK's credibility on the lineThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The powerful Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) will prove to be powerless if President Megawati Soekarnoputri refuses to comply with the commission's order to dismiss Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh, legal experts and activists say.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Winners deserve support
Winners deserve supportFrom Koran TempoThe nation's first direct presidential election has taken place and two pairs of frontrunners will again race in the coming run-off election if none of them can score more than 50 percent votes.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Wife gets 7 years for drug dealing
Wife gets 7 years for drug dealing JAKARTA: West Jakarta District Court sentenced on Monday a wife of a marine to seven years in prison and ordered the defendant to pay a Rp 3 million (US$337) fine for possessing and trading narcotics.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel imports
Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel importsFitri Wulandari, Jakarta State oil and gas firm PT Pertamina is requesting a government guarantee to facilitate crucial fuel import plans as the company faces cash flow problems.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
EXPO BRIEF ( Advertisement)
EXPO BRIEF ( Advertisement)FOR July 14, 2005 Workshop for relationship managers Prof. D Ghosh Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB of London, a professional banker with 28 years and experience of more than 500 workshops, will lead a three-day workshop for relationship managers to be held in Jakarta from July...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Students take SPMB tests
Students take SPMB tests YOGYAKARTA: Up to 16,171 high school graduates in Yogyakarta, as well as hundreds of thousands of other students nationwide, are sitting the national entrance examinations (SPMB) to gain admission to prestigious state universities.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executive
Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executiveYang Razali Kassim, The Straits Times, Asia News Network, Singapore Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, as widely predicted by various polls, is emerging as the most popular choice, with Muhammad Jusuf Kalla as his vice-president.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Housewife reports doctor to police
Housewife reports doctor to police JAKARTA: A 44-year-old housewife, Ngatmi, filed a malpractice complaint with the Jakarta Police on Tuesday against a doctor at a hospital in East Jakarta.Ngatmi was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2001 and the doctor removed her right breast in August of that year.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Four years sought for DPRD speaker
Four years sought for DPRD speaker PALEMBANG, South Sumatra: The prosecution urged the Palembang District Court on Tuesday to sentence former South Sumatra provincial legislative council (DPRD) speaker Adjis Saip to four years in jail for alleged corruption involving Rp 7.5 billion (US$789,474).
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Institutes, universities committed to helping poor students
Institutes, universities committed to helping poor studentsTheresia Sufa and Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bogor/Bandung The Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) said on Tuesday that it had sent out letters to provincial governments to encourage them to assist 10 poor students who wished to enter the IPB but...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia
Innovation in India could be a lesson for IndonesiaDavid O'Brien, Jakarta India (if you believe the hype) is developing its economy to be the "next China". Rather than being the factory of the world it is portraying itself farther up the value chain.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Soerjadi wants more PBSI candidates
Soerjadi wants more PBSI candidates JAKARTA: The former chairman of the Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI), Soerjadi, feels two candidates for the PBSI chairman position are not enough.Jakarta Governor Sutiyoso and media tycoon Dahlan Iskan are running for the PBSI's top post left vacant by...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
1. COALITION: 48 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 36
1. COALITION: 48 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 36 Mega says she's ready for coalition 2. PANWASLU: 36 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 21 Panwaslu reports election violations to police 3. BUSWAY: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 32 Busway a no-go for private motorists 4. PUTEH: 28 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 45 Mega slow to decide on Puteh's suspension 5.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Batam to merge six brothel complexes
Batam to merge six brothel complexesFadli, Batam The Social Affairs Office within Batam municipal administration has decided to merge six brothel complexes scattered around Batam into a single complex in the Batam district, Nongsa, in order to "contain" prostitution there.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to Taiwan
China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to TaiwanAlice Hung and Jason Szep, Reuters, Taipei/Singapore Singapore's future prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong, has offered to mediate talks between arch-foes Taiwan and China during a visit to the island that has drawn Beijing's ire, a Taiwan newspaper said...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Expatriate levy confuses officials
Expatriate levy confuses officialsDamar Harsanto and Tony Hotland, Jakarta With no guiding policy on the allocation of funds generated from a levy on foreign workers, officials from different institutions are releasing contradictory statements regarding the issue.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
FBI failed to alert Australia on terrorism
FBI failed to alert Australia on terrorism The Australian government admitted on Tuesday the United States' Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had failed to pass on information about a terrorist threat in Indonesia before the Bali bombings, but said the information would have made no difference...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
University student found dead at home
University student found dead at homeThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta A 19-year-old student, Marco Imannuel Sibih, was found dead at his home in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, on Monday at 8 p.m. He died from blood loss caused by stab wounds.Police suspect the murderer is a man but have not named a suspect.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Farmers want Nurdin charged
Farmers want Nurdin charged JAKARTA: The Association of Indonesian Sugarcane Farmers chairman Arum Sabil said on Tuesday lawmaker Nurdin Halid was the mastermind behind the smuggling of at least 56,000 of over 70,000 tons of sugar into the country.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Council suggests end to reclamation work
Council suggests end to reclamation workMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Tangerang Regency Council Commission D for development affairs has recommended the regency administration stop a land reclamation project near Dadap beach in Kosambi district in response to allegations of environmental damage caused by...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugs
Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugsOyos Saroso H.N., Bandarlampung Seven policemen are being tried by the Lampung Police tribunal for allegedly stealing 60 kilograms of marijuana from the evidence room at the end of May.Lampung Police spokesman Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Megawati says she's ready for coalition
Megawati says she's ready for coalitionFabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri says she is willing to enter into coalition with major political parties in order to retain the presidency.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Rupiah weakens, stock extends losses
Rupiah weakens, stock extends lossesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah, having gained consistently in the past week, fell on Tuesday due to a combination of profit-taking and the U.S. dollar's rise against the region's major currencies, notably the Japanese yen.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweets
Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweetsDewi Santoso, Jakarta Ask people what they know about Malaysia and most will talk about its infamous Petronas Tower -- the so-termed Twin Towers of Asia.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
JP/4/conserve
JP/4/conserveLimited funds, expertise blamed for area damagesWahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar More than 20 percent of natural resources in over 450 conservation areas across Indonesia have been extremely depleted due to lack of government funds and poor expertise in managing them, an official said on...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Allow money politics
Allow money politicsFrom Bisnis Indonesia On July 5, eligible Indonesians exercised their right to vote for their next president and vice president. If you asked who was the winner of the presidential election, the answer would be the media.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacks
Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacksYuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung Dozens of students rallied here on Tuesday to demand an investigation into a soldier who allegedly assaulted poll officials in Bandung, West Java, during the presidential election.The demonstrators accused First Sgt.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Residents ask that waste be processed elsewhere
Residents ask that waste be processed elsewhereMulta Fidrus, Tangerang Residents living near the abandoned Pondok Cabe bus terminal in Pamulang district, Tangerang regency, strongly oppose the regental administration's plan to use the site to accommodate a waste treatment facility.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Megawati slow to decide on Puteh's suspension
Megawati slow to decide on Puteh's suspensionThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri is apparently buying time before responding to the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)'s order to suspend Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh for alleged graft.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Govt to raise subsidy for ARV
Govt to raise subsidy for ARV JAKARTA: The government plans to increase its subsidy for antiretroviral drugs (ARV) to Rp 24 billion (US$2.6 million) for 10,000 people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi has said.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Ill Jenkins may be flown to Japan
Ill Jenkins may be flown to JapanThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Japanese government is considering sending accused U.S. army deserter Charles Jenkins to Tokyo for medical treatment, despite a U.S. warning that he faces prosecution if he travels to Japan.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Activist accused of defamation
Activist accused of defamation JAYAPURA, Papua: Trikora Military Commander Maj. Gen. Nurdin Zainal has filed a complaint against Latifah Hanum Siregar, the director of the Democratic Alliance for Papua (ALDP), alleging defamation.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Anwar's health worsens in Malaysia jail: Lawyer
Anwar's health worsens in Malaysia jail: LawyerReuters, Kuala Lumpur The health of Malaysia's jailed rebel politician, Anwar Ibrahim, has worsened and he could suffer some paralysis unless he is allowed to travel to Germany for back surgery, his family lawyer said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Court says terror trials must continue
Court says terror trials must continue JAKARTA: The Central Jakarta District Court dismissed on Tuesday defense pleas by terror suspects Furqon Abdullah and Muhammad Syaifuddin, ruling that their separate trials must go ahead.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Govt, hospitals forge coop to control dengue
Govt, hospitals forge coop to control dengueDewi Santoso, Jakarta The Ministry of Health has recently signed an agreement with the Regional Hospitals Association (Arsada) to forge cooperation in the handling of dengue fever -- outbreaks of which have affected the country almost every year over the...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Police nab drug suspects
Police nab drug suspects TANGERANG: Police arrested a suspected drug dealer and a courier in an operation on Monday evening, and confiscated 200 grams of shabu-shabu (crystal methamphetamine) valued at Rp 160 million (US$17,977).Tangerang Police detectives chief Adj. Comr.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Proper implementation of death penalty
Proper implementation of death penalty The Indian Embassy in Jakarta has objected to the impending execution of Indian drug dealer Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey (65), who has been sentenced to death for possession of 12.9 kg of heroin.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric war
The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric warLina A. Alexandra, Jakarta After 14 months under U.S. occupation, sovereignty finally was handed over to an interim Iraqi government on June 28. That occasion marked a new era of independence for the Iraqi people.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
1. KPK: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS
1. KPK: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Puteh affair puts KPK's credibility on the line 2. PROVINCE: 1 LINE, 25 COUNTS Voters better informed: Experts 3. JENKINS: 3 LINES, 10 COUNTS Ill Jenkins may be flown to Japan 4. EXPAT: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS Planned expatriate levy confuses officials 5.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
An uphill battle
An uphill battle It is certainly gratifying to hear, straight from the horse's mouth as it were, that fighting corruption is so close to the hearts of our presidential election candidates. In all their campaign speeches and statements, none of the five pairs currently running for the highest posts...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
* Commuters not giving up their cars for busway Page 2
* Commuters not giving up their cars for busway Page 2 * Pro-Susilo soldier accused of assaulting poll officials Page 4 * Batam to merge six brothel complexes Page 5 * Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia Page 6 * Tangerang councillors seek end to reclamation work Page 8 * Jones...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
Police on trial for immorality
Police on trial for immorality POSO, Central Sulawesi: Four low-ranking police officers are being prosecuted in Poso District Court for alleged immorality in the regency.Poso Police chief Adj. Sr. Comr.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
New body planned to watch prosecutors
New body planned to watch prosecutors JAKARTA: The next president will have an instrument to supervise and boost the performance of prosecutor's offices after House of Representatives members agreed on revisions to Law No. 5/1991.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004
David O'Brien
David O'Brien Jakarta2. Lina -- U.S. vs Iraqi's militants: An Asymmetric War 2 X 30 The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric war Lina A. Alexandra Jakarta