Archive: 14 July 2004
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Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
PPS responsible for poll fraud: Cetro
PPS responsible for poll fraud: Cetro M. 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, 00:00 WIB
Eradication of terrorism
Eradication of terrorism From Koran Tempo President 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. In fact, terrorism is rooted in disparity and injustice in international life. In the 20th century a major change took place in the use and practice of terrorism, which marked rightist and leftist extremist political movements.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meet
China and Iraq to feature in Milo meet The 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 take place in Medan, North Sumatra, from July 19 to July 25. About 140 players from 12 countries, including China and Iraq, will take part in the tournament, making it the biggest Milo open ever held.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG study
Philippines' MILF linked to JI, says ICG study Jerry 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. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) rebels have been fighting for an Islamic state on Mindanao island in predominantly Roman Catholic Philippines for the past three decades, but its leaders deny allegations they shelter foreign Islamic militants.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Investors want majority stake in Permata
Investors want majority stake in Permata Rendi 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. "The investors want to have full control in Permata ...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costs
Telkom says benefits of NYSE listing outweigh costs Rendi 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 several government officials for it to withdraw from the U.S. exchange.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPK's credibility on the line
KPK's credibility on the line The 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. They also warn that Megawati's refusal would also undermine the government's campaign against corruption, which has been blamed for pushing the country to the brink of bankruptcy.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Winners deserve support
Winners deserve support From Koran Tempo The 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. This direct election is a valuable experience for the entire population to make further progress in democracy and politics. The public received political education during the campaign period.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
House offers next president 31 ministries
House offers next president 31 ministries Kurniawan 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, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel imports
Pertamina seeks government guarantee for fuel imports Fitri 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. Pertamina's finance director Alfred Rohimone said a government guarantee would be needed in obtaining loans from banks to finance fuel imports if the government fails to reimburse the company for its share of the fuel subsidy.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 20 through July 22, 2004. The three-day course will help relationship managers in banks in defining their role clarity and role efficacy.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The tests started on Wednesday and will continue on Thursday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executive
Susilo: Popular leader, but weak chief executive Yang 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, 00:00 WIB
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. "Her right arm became lame and began swelling about three months ago ... it now as large as her thigh.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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). The prosecution also recommended that the defendant be fined Rp 200 million. The trial was adjourned until next week. -- Antara
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Institutes, universities committed to helping poor students
Institutes, universities committed to helping poor students Theresia 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 had no money. The 10 students had actually passed the admission requirements set by the institute and had been offered places, but were unable to take these up due to financial constraints.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three provinces on the verge of total blackouts
Three provinces on the verge of total blackouts Syofiardi 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 the source of power for three power plants. The low water debit was aggravated by a fact that steam- powered power plant Ombilin could not function properly as parts of its equipment were damaged.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
NU and politics
NU and politics From Koran Tempo The 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, 00:00 WIB
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, 00:00 WIB
Death penalty politically motivated: Campaigners
Death penalty politically motivated: Campaigners Tiarma 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 say.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Journalist assaulted for alleged slander
Journalist assaulted for alleged slander Yemris 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. The assault took place right in front of the assembled councillors and journalists who were attending a plenary session in the council building.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI concerned over Myanmar bugging
RI concerned over Myanmar bugging Adianto 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, 00:00 WIB
Counterterrorism moves may hurt trade
Counterterrorism moves may hurt trade Zakki 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, 00:00 WIB
'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. Many population issues have yet to be addressed, including the deprived lives of squatters worldwide. The Jakarta Post asked some Jakartans their opinion on how the city administration should deal with squatters here.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Frans Tandipau, the head of the Forest Protection Section at the Jambi Forestry Agency, said that the slow pace of the investigations was due to a lack of evidence. The illegal logging cases are said to have cost the state hundreds of millions of rupiah. -- JP
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The six were sheltering in a traditional longhouse in a village near the Malaysia-Indonesia border in eastern Sarawak state, Aidan Wing of Hornbill Skyways was cited as saying by the national news agency, Bernama.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Busway a no-go for private motorists
Busway a no-go for private motorists Leony 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. That's its only advantage," said Indra, 33, a regular busway passenger. "It's not comfortable.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/VOTE
JP/1/VOTE People no longer vote along party lines: Analysts M. 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. This newfound political rationality has resulted in major differences between the outcome of the legislative election and the provisional results of the presidential election, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Gading to host Indonesia golf meet
Gading to host Indonesia golf meet The 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. 3 at the Gading Raya Golf Course in Tangerang, Banten province. "Last year we had foreign participants from three countries.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu reports election violations to police
Panwaslu reports election violations to police Abdul 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 Indramayu, West Java. Deputy chairman Rozy Munir said the Panwaslu had handed over all pertinent information to police for investigation into the violations.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/1/VOTE
JP/1/VOTE People no longer vote along party lines: Analysts M. 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. This newfound political rationality has resulted in major differences between the outcome of the legislative election and the provisional results of the presidential election, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voters better informed: Experts
Voters better informed: Experts M. 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. This newfound political rationality has resulted in major differences between the outcome of the legislative election and the provisional results of the presidential election, analysts said on Tuesday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bylaw blocks development of Jakarta Wholesale Center
Bylaw blocks development of Jakarta Wholesale Center Damar 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 in Central Jakarta. Deputy Governor Fauzi Bowo said that several articles in Bylaw No. 2/2002 were not applicable to what was happening in the field.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Presiding judge Muchtar Ritonga told the court that the defendant Nurhayati, 44, who is a mother of four, was guilty of committing the crime from her home in Tambora, West Jakarta. Her husband, Chief Sgt.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati slow to decide on Puteh's suspension
Megawati slow to decide on Puteh's suspension The 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. She said on Tuesday she needed to hear further explanations from the commission, which has also issued an order for Puteh's arrest.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The government is ready to disburse some Rp 10 billion to subsidize ARV for 5,000 PLWHA, he added on Monday. He said the funds would be channeled to improve health services for PLWHA at 25 hospitals across the country.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ill Jenkins may be flown to Japan
Ill Jenkins may be flown to Japan The 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. Jenkins reportedly told Japanese diplomat Akitaka Saiki last week that he wanted to live in Japan with his wife, Hitomi Soga, and their two daughters, Mika and Belinda, who have been granted Japanese citizenship at the request of their mother.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. In a statement released on Tuesday, the two-star general demanded that the democracy activist withdraw her recent statement to the media that Indonesian Military (TNI) personnel had committed human rights abuses in Wamena and Demta in the province.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anwar's health worsens in Malaysia jail: Lawyer
Anwar's health worsens in Malaysia jail: Lawyer Reuters, 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. The former deputy premier, whose arrest on charges of sodomy and abuse of power in 1998 sparked violent street protests, wants to undergo non-invasive surgery that his lawyer, Sankara Nair, says can't be done in Malaysia.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The judges said the trials were adjourned until July 21, 2004 to hear the testimonies of witnesses. Furqon and Syaifuddin were arrested in September last year and charged with terrorism activities.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt, hospitals forge coop to control dengue
Govt, hospitals forge coop to control dengue Dewi 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 last 36 years.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Asep Adi Saputra said on Tuesday undercover officers arranged to buy a small package of shabu-shabu from one of the suspects at his rented house in Rawa Bokor subdistrict.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents ask that waste be processed elsewhere
Residents ask that waste be processed elsewhere Multa 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, 00:00 WIB
The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric war
The U.S. fight against Iraq's militants: An asymmetric war Lina 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. But many are still horrified by acts of violence committed by Iraqi guerrilla movements against the foreign occupation. Many foreigners and Iraqi people seen as U.S.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. MYANMAR: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS RI concerned over Myanmar bugging
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 in government neglected to assure the public that fighting this by-now-ingrained social scourge would be at the top of their agenda, should they be elected.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
* 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 struggles into long jump final at Olympic trials Page 9 * China furious over Singapore deputy PM's Taiwan trip Page 11 * Thailand confirms additional cases of bird flu Page 14 * Stress may prompt...
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Abdi Dharma Sitepu said on Tuesday that the four had been put on trial after they allegedly had extramarital relationships with Poso girls, but later had refused to accept responsibility when the girls became pregnant. One of the four, Second. Brig.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. Lawmakers and the Minister of Justice and Human Rights Yusril Ihza Mahendra, deliberating the bill, had agreed that the President could set up a commission to supervise and improve the performance of prosecutors. M.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
David O'Brien
David O'Brien Jakarta 2. 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
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Council suggests end to reclamation work
Council suggests end to reclamation work Multa 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 the work. The recommendation was made after the commission held a hearing with the regency spatial and building layout agency, the tourism agency and the maritime and fisheries agency on Saturday.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 Chairul Tanjung. A new chairman will be elected at an extraordinary meeting on Saturday in Jakarta.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. SUSUL: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 9 FBI fails to alert Australia on terrorism
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam to merge six brothel complexes
Batam to merge six brothel complexes Fadli, 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, 00:00 WIB
China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to Taiwan
China fury at Singapore deputy PM trip to Taiwan Alice 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 on Tuesday. China responded with fury, saying intermediaries were not needed and a trip by Lee in any capacity to Taiwan damaged relations.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Expatriate levy confuses officials
Expatriate levy confuses officials Damar 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. The Ministry of Finance's director general of budgetary affairs, Ahmad Rochjadi, said on Tuesday the levies were transferred directly to the ministry as state revenue.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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 to the outcome.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
University student found dead at home
University student found dead at home The 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. Police said the housemaid, identified as EM, 22, suffered a gash to the neck but survived. Pasar Minggu Police chief Comr. Didik has not commented on the progress of the investigation.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. "We are the first organization to leak the scandal to the public. We know exactly Nurdin's role in the scam. He should be declared a suspect," he said.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia
Innovation in India could be a lesson for Indonesia David 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. It sees itself as supporting the factory in software design and support services. This is the vision and promotion; so what is the reality and are there parallels with Indonesia?
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugs
Seven policemen on trial for stealing drugs Oyos 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. Hariyadi Wibowo said on Tuesday that the trial began on Monday. He said that Lampung Police chief Brig. Gen. MD Primanto stated last week that the seven would be immediately dismissed if found guilty.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati says she's ready for coalition
Megawati says she's ready for coalition Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri says she is willing to enter into coalition with major political parties in order to retain the presidency. Meanwhile, PDI-P deputy secretary-general Pramono Anung claimed that presidential aspirant Hamzah Haz of the United Development Party (PPP) has thrown his support behind Megawati.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah weakens, stock extends losses
Rupiah weakens, stock extends losses The 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. The local currency, which strengthened by nearly 2 percent last week, closed lower at Rp 8,940 per dollar as compared to 8,840 the day before.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweets
Bistro offers real taste of Malaysian, plus great sweets Dewi 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. Little will they say about the country's cuisine as many claim that it is the same as that of Indonesia, ignoring that it tastes surprisingly different.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/4/conserve
JP/4/conserve Limited funds, expertise blamed for area damages Wahyoe 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 Monday. "Social conflict that has damaged the conservation areas is also a factor," said Adi Susmianto, conservation director at the Ministry of Forestry.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Allow money politics
Allow money politics From 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. During the election campaign, the campaign teams of the five presidential candidates spent huge amounts of money on political ads in the mass media.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacks
Pro-Susilo soldier blamed for election attacks Yuli 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. Kusnaidi from the Pemeungpeuk Military District Command of attacking at least eight poll officials in the hamlet of Wangunsari, Patrolsari village, Banjaran district. The alleged incident took place at 9 p.m.
Wed, 14 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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. The foreign mission said Chaubey was too old to be executed, citing Indian law. Capital punishment is a heavy sentence and generates controversy. A number of European countries have even put an end to the death penalty.