Archive: 24 July 2004
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Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Auto-theft ring apprehended
Auto-theft ring apprehended JAKARTA: Pamulang Police revealed on Friday they had arrested six men suspected of belonging to auto theft groups operating in the area. Five suspects, identified as Supriyadi, Musonif, Andriansyah, Pei Permana and Usup, apparently belong Lebak I, Lebak II and Lebak III groups. The three groups are connected. The sixth, Supriyatna, is reportedly a member of a separate group called the Bogor group.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nine parties submit fund reports
Nine parties submit fund reports JAKARTA: Only nine of 24 political parties that contested the April 5 legislative election have submitted their audited campaign fund reports, the General Elections Commission (KPU) disclosed on Friday. KPU member Mulyana W.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 When will investors give RI a break Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra 2. Pro26 -- Fighting the "New" terrorism 1 x 48 Broader strategy needed to fight "New" terrorism Joseph S. Nye Project Syndicate 3. Time26 -- Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far 1 x 30 Hydrogen economy: So near, yet so far Michael Richardson The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
85 village heads accused of graft
85 village heads accused of graft INDRAMAYU, West Java: A government official here alleged on Friday that 85 village heads in Indramayu regency had embezzled Rp 557 million (US$58,631) in land and building tax revenue since 2002. Banani, the head of Indramayu's audit agency, said the amount of money embezzled could be even higher because there were still more sums of money that could not be accounted for.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysian police say JI militants regrouping
Malaysian police say JI militants regrouping Reuters, Kuala Lumpur Remnants of the al Qaeda-linked Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) are regrouping and planning more terror attacks in Southeast Asia despite the arrest of their leaders, Malaysia's police intelligence chief said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Business English should help cultural interaction Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta 2. Yandi -- Where do tomatoes come from? 2 X 30 Children in urban areas need to be reintroduced to nature Paramita Atmodiwirjo and Yandi Andri Yatmo Jakarta
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BREW 1 -- 3 x 18
1. BREW 1 -- 3 x 18 Bantul marks its 173rd anniversary in style 2. BREW 2 -- 2 x 28 Snails, jellyfish a fine catch for Gunungkidul fisherfolk
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Disappointed by Civil
Disappointed by Civil Code translation I have just bought The Indonesian Civil Code, an English translation of the Indonesian Civil Code, published by PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama (June, 2004). To my amazement, I have found the following mistakes in the first few pages: * "... is not dependent to" ... (Article 1, page 3) * " ... as never being existed". (Article 2, page 3) * " ... the punishments, which shall be penalized to the "offences conduct" by the civil registry, ...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
City to close down unprofitable markets
City to close down unprofitable markets Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Poor conditions and poor services have prompted city market operator PD Pasar Jaya to close down some 50 non-lucrative traditional markets through a "modernization" scheme. "In the future, I estimate PD Pasar Jaya will be financially healthy with only around 100 markets remaining operational in the city," PD Pasar Jaya president director Prabowo Soenirman said on Friday at City Hall.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Watchdog calls on House to stop deliberating TNI bill
Watchdog calls on House to stop deliberating TNI bill Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta The Parliament Watchdog joined the opposition to the amended bill on the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Friday, calling on the House of Representatives not to push for a deliberation due to time constraints. The non-governmental organization said the limited time available for the deliberation would degrade the quality of the legislation, which deals with crucial matters.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Birth certificate campaign launched
Birth certificate campaign launched Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta In commemoration of National Children's Day, which fell on Friday, the government launched a nationwide campaign to provide free birth certificates. "With this campaign, we expect each regional administration to provide access for people to register their children. If it is necessary, they can provide the birth certificates for free," Minister of Health Achmad Suyudi said after a Children's Day celebration.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/7/LET
JP/7/LET Disappointed in Pangandaran From Kompas Some time ago, I went to Pangandaran beach with some friends. Unfortunately, the trip was spoiled by the bad conduct of a motorized vessel provider. We were told that for Rp 20,000 per person we could tour the Pangandaran waters, and for another Rp 10,000 we would be taken to the protected forest area. We agreed to take three modest motorized boats. Unfortunately, we found the forest neglected.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dog, guard team up to foil robbery
Dog, guard team up to foil robbery JAKARTA: A guard foiled a robbery attempt in the wee hours of Friday at a house on Jl. Saidi in Cipete, South Jakarta, by making the house owner's dog bark, which scared away three armed robbers. Nataliz Hamzah, 48, was asleep on the back of a pickup parked in front of the house when three robbers woke him up. With a gun pointed at his head, Nataliz was instructed to unlock the gate with a set of keys on a chain attached to his waist.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Panwaslu warns about possible vote recount
Panwaslu warns about possible vote recount Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta The Election Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) warned on Friday of long delays in finalizing vote counting if the Supreme Court declared invalid a General Elections Commission (KPU) circular on double-punched ballot papers. Panwaslu member Didik Supriyanto said a ruling against the circular would force KPU to recount the votes. "If the Supreme Court annuls the circular, there must be a recount.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ante up in runoff coalition lobbying
Ante up in runoff coalition lobbying Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta Lobbying among politicians has intensified in the past few days, with vice presidential candidate Siswono Yudohusodo and several Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) clerics being the latest group of people to meet President Megawati Soekarnoputri at her official residence on Jl. Teuku Umar here on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Official sounds alarm on illegal medicines
Official sounds alarm on illegal medicines JAMBI: Dozens of illegal medicines from China have been sold openly in Jambi province over the last several weeks, a government official said on Friday. Darwin Karim, head of the Jambi Food and Drug Monitoring Agency, said the medicines had been declared illegal because they were not registered with the Ministry of Health.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malaysia to carry out massive deportation by year end
Malaysia to carry out massive deportation by year end Jasbant Singh, Associated Press/Kuala Lumpur Malaysia hopes to launch a campaign before the end of the year to detain and deport more than a million illegal workers, mostly from neighboring Indonesia, a minister said on Friday. Home Minister Azmi Khalid said the high number of foreign workers in the country was causing security problems and placing a burden on public services meant for Malaysian citizens.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thailand needs time to bring peace to south
Thailand needs time to bring peace to south Paul Holmes, Reuters/Pattani, Thailand Thailand may need at least 10 years to bring full peace to the mainly Muslim south, where nearly 300 people have been killed in a burst of violence since January, Defense Minister Chetta Thanajaro said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Children in urban areas need to be reintroduced to nature
Children in urban areas need to be reintroduced to nature Paramita Atmodiwirjo and Yandi Andri Yatmo, Jakarta If you ask an elementary school pupil in Jakarta where tomatoes come from, do not be surprised if he replies "From the supermarket". Not many of our children really know that tomatoes, and other fruits and vegetables, are the results of the hard work of farmers.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates July 23
Rupiah Rates July 23 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,817.52 6,098.85 6,492.47 6,423.67 Brunei dollar 1 5,554.71 4,969.75 5,289.87 5,234.44 Canadian dollar 1 7,249.87 6,486.71 6,904.20 6,832.19 Swiss franc 1 7,639.90 6,836.59 7,275.64 7,200.70 Danish krone 1 1,571.61 1,405.77 1,496.68 1,480.64 Euro 1 11,686.36 10,459.19 11,129.16 11,016.25 Poundsterling 1 17,584.89 15,737.91 16,746.46 16,576.12 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,223.49 1,095.27 1,165.16 1,153.60...
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aussie firm to produce film on Bali blast
Aussie firm to produce film on Bali blast Agencies, Sydney, Australia Australian production house Kennedy Miller announced plans on Friday to dramatize the ground-breaking hunt for the Bali bombers in a four-hour television feature. A spokeswoman for Kennedy Miller said the mini-series, with the working title Mango River, would focus on how the bombers who killed 202 people, including 88 Australians, were tracked down.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
3-in-1 still confusing
3-in-1 still confusing From Kompas At 4:30 p.m. on June 9, I was ticketed by the police on Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Kebayoran Baru, South Jakarta. The police said that though I had entered Jl. Sudirman before 4 p.m., when it was already 4 p.m. in the area I should have left the road via an alternative street. Many car drivers were ticketed on the same afternoon, meaning that part of the public and the police have different perceptions of the three-in-one traffic rule.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Consultants vital in SME development
Consultants vital in SME development The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Aside from supporting regulations, business consultants have proved effective in developing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), according to the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The bank arrived at the conclusion through its implementation of a project to empower SMEs in four regencies: Sragen and Pati in Central Java, and Pare-Pare and Bulukumba in South Sulawesi. "SMEs here face problems in getting access to funds and the market.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Business English should help cultural interaction
Business English should help cultural interaction Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta Everyday it seems that we are reminded that we live in the age of globalization and there is undeniably much truth to this. If the economy of the United States of America so much as sneezes, economies around the world may well go down with the flu and weaken.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Inco profit triples on higher nickel price
Inco profit triples on higher nickel price Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT International Nickel Indonesia (Inco), a local subsidiary of the world's second largest Canada-based nickel company Inco Ltd., announced that its first-half unaudited net profit this year had more than tripled on a strong nickel price. Inco president director Bing R.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sutiyoso plans for 'smoke-free' Jakarta
Sutiyoso plans for 'smoke-free' Jakarta Damar Harsanto, Jakarta Jakarta could be a "smoke-free city" soon as the Sutiyoso administration is planning to ban all cigarette smoking in public places. "We have to protect those who are not smoking from the danger of cigarette smoke," Governor Sutiyoso said on Friday after a signing ceremony to observe the National Children's Day on July 23, at Ancol Dreamland Park in North Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Import of raffinose
Import of raffinose News reports said on Thursday that at least 40 food and drink producers have been facing problems due to a shortage of the raw material raffinose. For instance, food producer Garuda has been forced to reexport some 2,000 tons of raffinose, which had arrived at Tanjung Priok port in Jakarta and the Tanjung Perak port in Surabaya, due to uncertainties in unloading the commodity.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mahaputri to hold international event
Mahaputri to hold international event JAKARTA: Local women's basketball club Mahaputri Britama will hold an international women's basketball invitation scheduled for Aug. 9-12 at the Kelapa Gading Sports Mall in North Jakarta. Club manager Dede Rahman said on Friday the Singaporean national team and Thailand's top team, Bangkok Bank, had confirmed their participation in the event.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Central Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure
Central Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure Suherdjoko and Slamet Susanto, Semarang/Yogyakarta The dry season has started in Central Java and Yogyakarta, leading to critical water shortages and serious damage to rice crops, officials say. According to the Central Java Agricultural Office, about 18 out of 35 regencies in Central Java are facing water shortages in the early stages of this year's dry season. The season, which started in April, is expected to last until September.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
People in Batam swimming with loan sharks
People in Batam swimming with loan sharks Fadli, Batam Many small-time traders and businesspeople in the Riau provincial city of Batam continue to turn to loan sharks when they need money, even though they know they will be charged exorbitant interest rates. The rampant practice of usury, known locally as renten, in Batam has been attributed to the complicated bureaucracy at local banks.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI junior shuttlers still hope for clean sweep at Milo open
RI junior shuttlers still hope for clean sweep at Milo open Moch. N. Kurniawan, Medan, North Sumatra Indonesia still stands a chance of making a clean sweep of all five titles up for grabs in the US$11,000 Milo Junior Indonesia Open 2004 championships after the home teenagers advanced to the semifinals here on Friday. China was deprived of the mixed doubles title after having all its contenders lose in the quarterfinals, while South Korea was denied a victory in the girls' singles.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
West Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials
West Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang West Sumatra Legislative Council held a meeting on Friday with officials of state electricity company PLN's West Sumatra office to discuss the prolonged electricity crisis in West Sumatra and its two neighboring provinces, Riau and Jambi. PLN's West Sumatra office oversees the power supply in the three provinces.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taiwan, China squabble over U.S. arms sales, missing tourists
Taiwan, China squabble over U.S. arms sales, missing tourists Agencies, Taipei/Kuala Lumpur Taiwan squabbled with China over a missing group of Chinese tourists and other issues on Friday, while new poll results showed that about 70 percent of Taiwanese believe Beijing is unfriendly toward their government. The latest friction came as the two rivals' militaries held annual exercises on opposite sides of the 160-kilometer Taiwan Strait.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bodybuilders plead for KONI recognition ahead of SEAG
Bodybuilders plead for KONI recognition ahead of SEAG Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The newly established Indonesian Bodybuilding Federation's (FBI) plan to compete in the Southeast Asian Games is unlikely to materialize unless the National Sports Council (KONI) endorses it as a member sport.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati's bargaining position
Megawati's bargaining position The invitation from the House of Representatives to the two presidential candidates who will go on to the second round of the presidential election on Sept. 20 to present their likely Cabinet formations should they win the election (Kompas, July 15) is worth responding to.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police raid two houses in Donggala
Police raid two houses in Donggala PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police officers raided two houses in Tulo subdistrict, Donggala regency, some 12 kilometers south of Palu, after receiving a tip that those responsible for the recent murder of a Christian minister were hiding in the houses. Central Sulawesi Police chief Brig. Gen. Taufik Ridha said on Friday that during the raids on Thursday, officers found three compact discs containing speeches by Osama bin Laden in one of the houses.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawmakers smell fishy deal behind mining regulation
Lawmakers smell fishy deal behind mining regulation Fitri Wulandari, Jakarta A group of legislators suspect that some of their colleagues have been bribed into approving the governmental regulation in lieu of law which allows open pit mining in protected forest areas. Bambang Setyo, a member of the Anticorruption Caucus, said the indication of bribery was the fact that major parties had voted to pass regulation in lieu of law No.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Affordable education demanded by children
Affordable education demanded by children Leony Aurora , Jakarta Children worry about many things, but how their parents will be able to pay for their education seems to be at the top of the list. This issue was raised on Friday during a dialog held in observance of National Children's Day by children from four villages in Bogor and two villages in the vicinity of the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Child abuse affects poor, rich alike
Child abuse affects poor, rich alike Dewi Santoso, Jakarta It is generally thought that neglected children come from poor families, yet, in reality, wealth is no guarantee that a person can recognize a child's basic rights. Recounting his experiences, 13-year-old Kevin said on Friday his parents threatened to ban him from hanging out with his friends if he was not among the top three in his class at the end of the school year. "I once ranked fifth, and my mother grounded me for a month.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals
BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) is conducting an audit into a government policy that allows former bank owners to escape prosecution over misused liquidity aid, in a move that may pave the way for the next government to reopen the mass corruption case.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bantul honors tradition in 173rd anniversary
Bantul honors tradition in 173rd anniversary Slamet Susanto, Yogyakarta Bantul regency has celebrated its 173rd anniversary in a somewhat unusual manner. In an official, solemn ceremony held on Wednesday at Trirenggo Square, which is located right in front of the regent's official residence, all the participants were dressed in traditional Javanese costume -- attire usually reserved for special occasions like wedding or other traditional ceremonies.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
HIV/AIDS harm reduction project launched
HIV/AIDS harm reduction project launched P.C. Naommy, Jakarta The controversial harm reduction program to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS among injecting drug users (IDUs) has been put on trial in a pilot project launched on Friday. Operational head of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) Comr. Gen. Togar Sianipar said the agency would measure the success of the program based on the decline in the number of people contracting HIV/AIDS, the number of drug users and the number of drug traffickers.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Talent shows give chance to express'
'Talent shows give chance to express' Audiences, particularly women and teenagers, have warmed to talent shows. They keep track of their favorite contestant -- even sending SMSs in support -- in much the same way as one would tune in to watch the plot of a TV drama unfold. The Jakarta Post talked to some city residents about the huge popularity of talent shows here. Jufri, 35, is an asinan (pickled vegetable salad) vendor in Petamburan, Central Jakarta.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU ready to hold manual vote count
KPU ready to hold manual vote count M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta Thirty provinces have submitted their manual vote tally to the General Elections Commission (KPU), a commission official said. The commission is planning to hold the manual count on Saturday (today) and announce the official result of the July 5 presidential election on Monday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Abstention mars democracy
Abstention mars democracy From Koran Tempo The rising number of people, currently estimated at 34 percent, refusing to exercise their right to vote in the presidential election, or the golput group as they are locally called, is a political phenomenon worthy of note. While during the New Order some people chose to abstain as they considered the Soeharto regime undemocratic, this year's direct legislative and presidential elections are the most democratic ever.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Traveling night fair full of wonder, fun
Traveling night fair full of wonder, fun Evi Mariani, Jakarta The ongoing night fair in Tanjung Barat, South Jakarta, is no Disneyland; it is not even fair to compare it with Dunia Fantasi in Ancol. Some visitors might see it as cheap, with its little Ferris wheel, merry-go-round, ghost house and roller coaster, all looking a bit rickety. But one four-year-old visitor could not take her eyes off the merry-go-round as it was pushed around by two well-muscled men.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Brothers killed in youth clash
Brothers killed in youth clash Apriadi Gunawan, Medan A man and his younger brother were killed and four others sustained stab wounds in a clash early on Friday between supporters of youth groups in Medan, North Sumatra. Medan Police chief of detectives Adj. Comr. Maruli Siahaan said the brawl erupted at around 1 a.m. in Bagan Deli, Belawan city.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Snails, jellyfish a fine catch for Gunungkidul fisherfolk
Snails, jellyfish a fine catch for Gunungkidul fisherfolk Singgir Kartana, Contributor/Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta After dusk, fisherman Sarimun is still busy removing sea snails and jellyfish from his net and putting them in two separate containers. Sarimun, a resident of Wonosobo village in the coastal area of Drini in Gunung Kidul, would usually be at home with his family by this time, except for the fact that a month ago he started a new line of work, catching sea snails and jellyfish.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Eight GAM members surrender to TNI
Eight GAM members surrender to TNI BANDA ACEH, Aceh: Eight suspected members of the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) surrendered to the Indonesian Military (TNI) on Friday, a military spokesman in Aceh said. The eight suspected rebels surrendered to separate military outposts in four regencies, said Lt. Col. Asep Sapari. Meanwhile, TNI personnel shot and killed five suspected GAM members in separate operations on Thursday and Friday, he said.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bombers' lawyers hail ruling on Antiterrorism Law
Bombers' lawyers hail ruling on Antiterrorism Law The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Denpasar Lawyers representing Bali bombing convicts welcomed on Friday the Constitutional Court's ruling in a separate appellate case that the law under which their clients were charged was not constitutional. Wirawan Adnan, speaking on behalf of the bombers' lawyers, said they would use the verdict as new evidence to request a judicial review.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta shares end higher; Telkom, Inco lead gains
Jakarta shares end higher; Telkom, Inco lead gains Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended higher on Friday, with gains in telecommunications and mining blue chips boosting the main index, dealers said. Overall sentiment, however, remained cautious due to losses in many Asian markets and the prolonged political uncertainty ahead of the presidential runoff in September, they added. "Buying in telecom shares pushed the main index higher," said a trader with BNI Securities.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 heads
2 heads 1. KOMA -- 3 x 15 Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog' 2. REGGAE -- 2 x 35 Once a chiefly Jamaican export, reggae taken up by European artists
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker sale
KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker sale The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Committee (KPPU) will carry out an initial inquiry into possible violations of the business competition law by state oil and gas firm Pertamina in the controversial sale of two supertankers. "The KPPU has decided to follow up on the case because there is an indication of violations to the business competition (law)," KPPU chairman Sutrisno Iwantono said on Friday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Suzuki cheap MPV enters market
Suzuki cheap MPV enters market Tony Hotland, Jakarta Competition among car manufacturers in the popular multipurpose vehicle (MPV) market segment will surely get tougher after Suzuki launched on Friday its newest model, Suzuki APV, which carries a price tag of below Rp 100 million (about US$11,025).
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog'
Teater Koma on stage again with 'Republik Togog' Bambang Asrini Widjanarko, Contributor/Jakarta Teater Koma is ready to weave its magic again. Its 103rd production, called Republik Togog, is coming to town and is expected to entertain and politically "enlighten" audiences -- particularly appropriate at this time as we look forward to a new government after the second round of the presidential election.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unresolved Papua issue: A challenge for the new President
Unresolved Papua issue: A challenge for the new President Neles Tebay Rome Papua is not a determining factor in the presidential campaign as it has a very small number of voters. Neither Megawati Soekarnoputri or Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono need to pay too much attention to wooing voters from among the some two million indigenous Papuans as these only account for one percent of the total number of voters in the country.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78
Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78 The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Former minister of religious affairs and chairman of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) Munawir Sjadzali, 78, died on Friday at Pondok Indah Hospital, after six weeks of treatment for a stroke. Munawir died at 11:20 a.m., his family said in statement. "He died peacefully, surrounded by his entire family," one of his sons, Mustain, told Antara.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
;BAMBANG ASRINI WIDJANARKO;
;BAMBANG ASRINI WIDJANARKO; ANPAc..r.. Entertainment-Koma-Teater JP/18/KOMA 'Republik Togog' Bambang Asrini Widjanarko Contributor/Jakarta Teater Koma is ready to weave its magic again. Its 103rd production, called Republik Togog, is coming to town and is expected to entertain and politically "enlighten" audiences -- particularly appropriate at this time as we look forward to a new government after the second round of the presidential election.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medical exams find 'no Minamata symptoms'
Medical exams find 'no Minamata symptoms' A. Junaidi and Abdul Khalik, Jakarta A preliminary medical examination of four Minahasa residents who were believed to have fallen ill due to severe pollution in Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi, found no symptoms of Minamata disease, such as cramps or nerve damage, health minister Achmad Sujudi said on Friday. "It's still unclear whether or not it's Minamata since the symptoms are not the same.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Archer body hopes for modest run in Athens
Archer body hopes for modest run in Athens Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta Given the mediocre performance by its archers in Turkey last week, the Indonesian Archery Association (Perpani) will now be happy if Rina Dewi Puspitasari and Lockonecko make the second round at the Athens Olympics.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
No more funds for election, KPU says
No more funds for election, KPU says JAKARTA: The Ministry of Finance said on Thursday that it was unlikely it would disburse the additional Rp 418 billion requested by the General Elections Commission (KPU), which the KPU requires to organize the election runoff on Sept. 20. The ministry's director general for budget Ahmad Rochjadi said the government was short of funds for the election.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Zaytun residents not interested in revote
Zaytun residents not interested in revote BANDUNG: Registration for a presidential revote at the Al- Zaytun Islamic boarding school in Indramayu regency closed on Thursday with none of the school's residents signing up to recast their ballots. The revote at the boarding school was scheduled after 24,800 people voted in the July 5 presidential election at polling stations in the school, despite the fact that only 11,565 people were registered to cast ballots at the stations.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan
Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan Tarko Sudiarno, Yogyakarta The sound of a small chime rang out at the residence of Ki Tjokrowasito, the Javanese gamelan master, followed by the sound of people rushing to his bedroom. "What can we do for you?" a woman, assigned to attend the 100- year-old man, asked. "Has the rehearsal begun?" Ki Tjokrowasito, lying in bed and holding a small bell, asked. "Not yet, the rehearsal will start at four this afternoon. It is only two o'clock now," the woman said.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far
Hydrogen economy -- so near and yet so far Michael Richardson The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore When some of the world's leading oil companies and car makers take a bet on a new type of fuel, something promising is happening on the global energy front. Last week, BP opened a hydrogen refueling station in Singapore. The facility at Upper East Coast Road is the first in the world to be located in an existing petrol station.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. EMPU 1x35
1. EMPU 1x35 Tjokrowasito: A 100 years of gamelan 2. CLASSIC 1x45 More classical acts crossing over 3. GUESS1 1x30 Jorja Fox back on 'CSI' 4. GUESS2 1x30 Alley gets fat actress job
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public schools and the public
Public schools and the public Ardimas Sasdi, Jakarta The new academic year, which began this week, marked the end of a tiring and costly struggle for many students and their parents. This happened because the era of stiff competition to enter the right school, including public schools, is not only a battle of wits as it was two decades ago.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Amien Rais throws in the towel on election
Amien Rais throws in the towel on election Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Although the July 5 election results have not yet been announced, presidential candidate Amien Rais acknowledged defeat on Friday and is set to meet front-runners Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to discuss their respective platforms. "Although the KPU will make the official announcement on July 26, the provisional results show a clear indication as to our standing.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terror law 'against constitution'
Terror law 'against constitution' Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Jakarta The Constitutional Court said on Friday the retroactive principle of the Antiterrorism Law used to convict Bali bombers was against the Constitution. However, the decision does not automatically overturn the convictions of dozens of militants responsible for the 2002 Bali blasts that killed 203 people, although it would open the chance for them to file fresh appeals, according to an assistant to the judges.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Inco (4x10)
1. Inco (4x10) Inco profit triples on nickel price 2. Perta (1x36) KPPU to probe Pertamina tanker sale 3. ADB (1x36) Consultants vital in SME development
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
How much does that gold ring cost?
How much does that gold ring cost? Ibu Masna, mother of four children, traveled to Jakarta from her village on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi on July 21 to report the abuses of the world's most profitable gold miner on her community to the National Police and Ministry of Health. Masna and other members of her community told officials that the company is guilty of spreading Minamata Disease.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Museum to hold painting exhibition
Museum to hold painting exhibition JAKARTA: The Jakarta Historical Museum, better known as the Fatahillah Museum, will hold a month-long painting exhibition on the history of the capital, featuring works by painter/sculptor Harjadi S. The exhibition starts on July 25 and ends on Aug. 25. Noted painter Kartika Affandi is scheduled to open the event. The museum director, Tinia Budiati, said on Friday that the exhibition was a tribute to the late Harjadi.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, July 24, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:00 Children Show: Pentas Ceria 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Talk Show 11:30 Battle of Wits 12:30 p.m.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Photo exhibit looks at life of Yogya
Photo exhibit looks at life of Yogya YOGYAKARTA: Dozens of local photographers will take part in a weeklong photo exhibition on the fourth floor of the Gramedia book store building on Jl. Jenderal Sudirman from July 25 to July 31. The exhibition will be titled Yogyakartaku Kampungku (My Yogyakarta, My Village). Bantul Regent Idham Samawi is scheduled to open the exhibition, which will present as many as 44 photos depicting the lives of the people of Yogyakarta, in both urban and rural areas.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, July 24, 2004 Yogyakarta Arts Festival Music: Traditional music Jroning Salah (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 29). Theaters: Sumpah by Teater Komunitas S@tu (Sositet Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, 7:30 p.m., July 27). Fine Arts Exhibition: Photography exhibition Yogyaku, Kampungku (Gramedia book shop, Jl. Suroto, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., until July 31). Closing ceremony, music and art performances, (perempatan kantor pos besar Yogyakarta, 4 p.m. to 12 a.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian maid dies in HK
Indonesian maid dies in HK HONG KONG: An Indonesian domestic helper died on Friday after falling from her employer' apartment when she was bringing in the laundry. Police spokeswoman Carrie So said the death of the 23-year-old maid appears to have been an accident as the woman was standing on a stool and leaning out of the window to retrieve the laundry when she fell. The apartment was more than 20 floors above ground level.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corruption cases abound in local councils
Corruption cases abound in local councils The Jakarta Post, Makassar/Pelembang/Pekanbaru/Samarinda Prosecutors are unearthing more evidence of endemic corruption in provincial administrations involving potential losses to the state of billions of rupiah, with dozens of local councillors and government officials allegedly involved. The South Sulawesi Prosecutor's Office said it was investigating at least 37 corruption cases that cost the state Rp 109.6 billion (US$12.1 million) in losses.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 When will investors give Indonesia a break? Sisira Jayasuriya and Chris Manning Canberra The recent announcement by the Investment Coordinating Board Chairman that foreign direct investment (FDI) was down by one- third in the first half of 2004 is hardly news these days (The Jakarta Post, July 15). It is just further confirmation that investors continue to shun Indonesia, one of Asia's proud, "tiger" economies until the 1997 Asian Economic Crisis.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
TB sufferers lack access to drugs
TB sufferers lack access to drugs Multa Fidrus, Tangerang At least 19 tuberculosis (TB) patients in Bayur village, Periuk district, said they had not received proper medical treatment because they couldn't afford to travel to the public health center in the district. The patients called for the Tangerang municipality administration to build a subdistrict-level public health center near their village. "Our village is very isolated. The only transportation available are ojek (motorcycle taxis).
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Astra, Stanchart to buy Permata
Astra, Stanchart to buy Permata Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Publicly listed PT Astra International, the country's largest automotive assembler and distributor, announced on Friday that it had formed a consortium with United Kingdom-based Standard Chartered Bank (Stanchart) to bid for a controlling stake in Bank Permata.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Neles Tebay
Neles Tebay Rome 2. Shane -- Wolves, lambs, and accountability in Aceh 2 x 30 Swedish court's acquittal of Hasan, and accountability for abuses in Aceh Shane Joshua Barter Bangkok
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah
Hasyim touted to replace Hamzah SEMARANG: Disappointed with the unforeseeable defeat in the presidential election, the Central Java chapter of the United Development Party (PPP) has nominated vice presidential candidate Hasyim Muzadi to replace party chairman Hamzah Haz. "We will soon hold a meeting to prepare for the party congress," the party's chapter deputy secretary Masrukhan Syamsuri said on Thursday.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Public reluctant to go to new govt offices
Public reluctant to go to new govt offices Wahyuana, Bekasi It has been a month since the Bekasi administration relocated to Sukamahi in Cikarang, but residents are still reluctant to approach the new government offices. "It is located about 50 kilometers from where it used to be, but there is not much public transportation available to get there. I have to take a taxi, which costs me Rp 100,000 (US$11.23) for a return trip," Herman of West Bekasi told The Jakarta Post.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS
1. PANEL: 1 LINE, 35 COUNTS 9/11 panel report elicits praise, carping 2. BPK: 2 LINES, 18 COUNTS BPK says new govt can reopen banking scandals 3. MLAYSIA: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS KL to carry out massive deportation by year end 4. SUSUL: 1 LINE, 24 COUNTS Hoarding prohibited as flood worsens 5. SYDNEY: 4 LINES, 10 COUNTS Australian firm to make film of Bali bombing probe 6. OBIT: 2 LINES, 23 COUNTS Former religious minister Munawir Sjadzali dies at 78
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
Proposed headings:
Proposed headings: - CEO SUITE: Combining luxuries and comforts with true human touch Locating the right serviced office in Jakarta may seem easy and simple with the existence and options of several serviced- office providers in the city, but finding the right provider requires an extra effort since such provider not only should offer conducive office facilities, but more importantly high- skilled and supportive management staffs as one vital asset in order to deliver an excellent service.
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 40
1 x 40 Corruption cases abound in local councils JP/5/DRY 3 x 17 C. Java and Yogya face drought and crop failure JP/5/PLN 2 x 34 North Sumatra councillors discuss power crisis with PLN officials JP/5/RENTEN 1 x 47 People in Batam swimming with loan sharks JP/5/clash 3 x 10 Brothers killed in youth brawl
Sat, 24 Jul 2004, 00:00 WIB
City's population data out of date
City's population data out of date From Koran Tempo It is now time for the Jakarta administration to improve its population data. In particular, family cards should be updated because many family members have died or moved to other places. Due to the existence of inaccurate population data, in previous presidential elections, quite a few Jakarta residents could go to three or four polling stations as they had three or four voter cards, or used dead people's cards. ANANTA Jakarta