Archive: 11 August 2004
79 articles found
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to use int'l study on Buyat as legal evidence
Police to use int'l study on Buyat as legal evidence Abdul Khalik, Jakarta The research conducted by a Japanese expert on Minamata disease and a World Health Organization (WHO) environmental expert in Buyat Bay will be used as legal evidence in a possible court trial between the residents in the area and a giant mining company, an officer says. National Police Deputy Chief of Detectives Insp. Gen.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDI-P dissidents demand party purge
PDI-P dissidents demand party purge JAKARTA: Dissident members of the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) demanded a reshuffle of the party's Central Executive Board on Tuesday, citing rampant corruption and the disregard of party constituents as reasons. Julius Usman and Meilono Suwondo, legislators from the PDI-P faction, said the major overhaul was necessary to breathe new life into the party, the performance of which slumped in the April 5 legislative election.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aid workers arrested in Banda Aceh
Aid workers arrested in Banda Aceh Nani Afrida, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh Security personnel have again arrested aid workers in the violence-ravaged province of Aceh, following a high-profile arrest to an environmental activist earlier this year. The latest arrests of the two humanitarian workers, the first arrest of civilian Aceh activists since martial law status was downgraded slightly in May, happened on Friday, according to chief of the Banda Aceh police Adj. Sr. Comr. Eko Daniyanto.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Muslim states to help fight terrorism
Muslim states to help fight terrorism Raden Ayu Nurfini, Jakarta When addressing a conference of the World Council of Churches in Kuala Lumpur on Aug. 3, Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi hammered home a plethora of messages which raised the eyebrows of many political analysts. He touched on the core of the global debate on the war against terror and injected a new sense of realism into the matter.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI capital market mired with weak law enforcement
RI capital market mired with weak law enforcement Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Indonesian capital market celebrated its 27th anniversary on Tuesday as the market authorities struggled to enforce capital market laws to help increase confidence. Critics said the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam), which should have been at the forefront of policing capital markets, had ignored capital market rules and the principles of good governance.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Three of Mega's donations from the same source
Three of Mega's donations from the same source Suherdjoko and M. Taufiqurrahman, Semarang/Jakarta Central Java's Semarang General Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) discovered on Tuesday that three related companies had contributed to the Megawati Soekarnoputri-Hasyim Muzadi campaign fund.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police to grill sugar scam suspect Nurdin in hospital
Police to grill sugar scam suspect Nurdin in hospital Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police said on Tuesday they would question Confederation of Primary Cooperatives Association (Inkud) chairman Nurdin Halid in hospital about his alleged involvement in the smuggling of 73,000 tons of sugar. The decision comes only a day after doctors at the Soekanto Police Hospital in East Jakarta where Nurdin is being treated declared him fit to face interrogation.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASEAN to stick to its guns on Myanmar's entry into ASEM
ASEAN to stick to its guns on Myanmar's entry into ASEM Agencies, Manila/Phnom Penh Southeast Asian countries will insist on Myanmar's participation in an upcoming Asia-Europe summit, despite threats from European Union (EU) leaders to boycott the event if representatives from Yangon show up, a Philippine official said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega opens Junior
Mega opens Junior Students Games Eva C. Komandjaja Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri -- who missed an opportunity to send off the Indonesian delegation to the Athens Olympics on Sunday, as she decided to extend her minor pilgrimage to Mecca -- officiated on Tuesday at the opening ceremony for the third annual Junior Students Games at Ragunan Sports Complex, South Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Territorial structure, functions and role of TNI
Territorial structure, functions and role of TNI Kusnanto Anggoro, Jakarta There are quite a few positive sides to the territorial structure of the Indonesian Military (TNI), as ID Nugroho and Netty Dharma Somba wrote in this newspaper on Aug. 6. True, on the positive side, an example can be made of how the presence of the TNI throughout the country can contribute positively to the lives of locals.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Double-probe into Ades starts
Double-probe into Ades starts Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) is investigating beverage firm PT Ades Alfindo Putrasetia over an allegation that the company deceived investors by overstating its sales volume for the past three years. Bapepam chairman Herwidayatmo said the agency had received reports from the new management of Ades regarding the allegation, and was investigating whether the incident was intentional.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Court acquits Priok defendant
Court acquits Priok defendant Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta Former Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo implicated in a massacre 20 years ago walked free on Tuesday, leaving a big question mark over the trial of his subordinate who now commands the army's elite special forces. Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo fell to the courtroom floor and kissed it upon hearing the not guilty verdict, which meant that he did not share the fate of then-North Jakarta military commander Rudolph Butar Butar.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang clinics lose out to Jakarta
Tangerang clinics lose out to Jakarta Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Adequate medical equipment, easy access, affordable fees and, most importantly, shorter queues have prompted some people living in Pondok Aren and Ciputat districts, Tangerang regency, to visit the Pesanggrahan public health center in South Jakarta to have their illnesses treated. There are two public health centers in both districts, which border Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Drug tests
Drug tests identify six more athletes 2. Soccer (40) --36 pts 4cols 1line (28x1) Europeans aim for soccer gold 3. net (44) -- 28 pts 2 cols 2lines (2x 18) Electronic net cast over the Olympics 4. ;AP; Indonesian member expelled from IOC for corruption
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Defendants in the Tanjung Priok case
Defendants in the Tanjung Priok case 1. Maj. Gen. Sriyanto Former commander of the North Jakarta military operational command, now commander of the Army's Special Forces (Kopassus) Prosecutor's demand: 10 years 2. Maj. Gen. (ret) Former Jakarta military police Pranowo commander Prosecutor's demand: 5 years Court ruling: Free 3. Maj. Gen. (ret) Former North Jakarta military Rudolf Butar Butar commander Prosecutor's demand: 10 years 4. Capt.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Golkar, PKB end coalition after Wiranto's defeat Page 2
*Golkar, PKB end coalition after Wiranto's defeat Page 2 *KPU moves to limit pollsters' activities Page 4 *Shoot-on-sight order issued in N. Sumatra Page 5 *Dispute resolution for banking customers Page 7 *Tanah Abang talks deadlocked Page 8 *Bush names congressman Porter Goss to head CIA Page 9 *Schumacher ready to continue his title romp Page 10 *Double-probe into Ades starts Page 13 *Some genes help people to fight hepatitis C Page 18
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Asia's recovery intact despite oil price, China slowdown: economists
Asia's recovery intact despite oil price, China slowdown: economists Eileen Ng Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Soaring oil prices and a slowdown in China's economy are a double-whammy for Asian countries but will not plunge the region into a recession or derail economic recovery, economists said on Tuesday. Crude oil prices are expected to ease after approaching US$45 a barrel and a softlanding for China's economy appears intact, they told a two-day Asian economic summit here.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Ades (1x28)
1. Ades (1x28) Double-probe into Ades starts 2. Bio (2x25) Cleaner, plant-based Naturfuel goes on market 3. Oil (1x28) Crude hits new high at $45 4. Rice (3x20) Ban on rice imports to be maintained through 2004: Minister
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Naturfuel goes on market
Naturfuel goes on market Tony Hotland, Jakarta Owners of diesel-engine vehicles can now contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment, as an alternative source of fuel, said to be more environmentally friendly, has entered the market.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt probes country's first safeguard cases
Govt probes country's first safeguard cases Zakki P. Hakim Jakarta The government is mulling curbing the imports of ceramics, bicycle, matches and glass panes in order to protect local producers that had been hard hit by the imports. The actions, termed as "safeguard measures" by the World Trade Organization (WTO), will be the first of its kind to be taken by the government since it issued Presidential Decree No.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Residents complain of distant office
Residents complain of distant office BEKASI: Hundreds of job seekers in Bekasi complained on Tuesday over the remote location of the manpower agency office, which they said made it difficult for them to obtain the necessary forms to apply for government jobs. "It takes hours just to wait for the public minivan that goes to Desa Sukamahi, where the city administration offices now are," said Wati, 20, who lives in Muaragembong regency, some 60 kilometers from the administration offices.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU to control pollsters' activities ahead of election
KPU to control pollsters' activities ahead of election M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta In a move that could further restrict freedom of expression, the General Elections Commission (KPU) applied on Tuesday a variety of conditions for independent pollsters to meet prior to conducting any research. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said the decision was part of the commission's efforts to avoid opinion polls being used by presidential candidates to promote themselves.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Solok mayor named suspect in graft scam
Solok mayor named suspect in graft scam Syofiardi Bachyul Jb and Puji Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Padang/Pekanbaru West Sumatra prosecutors, who helped convict almost all members of the provincial council in a collective graft scam, named Solok Mayor Yumler Lahar as a suspect on Tuesday in a corruption case. Yumler was charged with misusing around Rp 1.3 billion (US$144,444) in funds for use as compensation for land acquired for a truck terminal project in 2001.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug.10
Rupiah Rates Aug.10 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,945.87 6,224.95 6,620.94 6,549.60 Brunei dollar 1 5,669.47 5,082.32 5,404.25 5,347.38 Canadian dollar 1 7,371.82 6,608.72 7,026.97 6,953.39 Swiss franc 1 7,745.41 6,945.66 7,383.08 7,307.91 Danish krone 1 1,603.63 1,437.20 1,528.61 1,512.16 Euro 1 11,919.68 10,688.00 11,362.08 11,245.42 Poundsterling 1 17,876.61 16,030.26 17,040.34 16,866.30 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,244.44 1,116.07 1,186.22 1,174.28...
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Apology from 'TPI'
Apology from 'TPI' From Kompas In response to the letter of Putu BK in regards the mystery program Gentayangan aired by TPI (Kompas, July 10), we apologize for the live broadcast of the Hindu shrine, Pura Masceti in Gianyar, Bali, which entailed protests from the Balinese and Hindu communities.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt sees strong growth ahead in industries
Govt sees strong growth ahead in industries The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Betting on a return of investment, the government is forecasting that the country's industrial production capacity will grow by an average 8.1 percent per year in the next four years. The projection, based on research by the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is far greater than the industrial growth posted in the past three years, which averaged less than 4 percent, which the ministry has blamed on a scarcity of investment.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Illegal sand mining sites closed down
Illegal sand mining sites closed down TANGERANG: Tangerang regency administration officials closed down on Tuesday two illegal sand mining sites in Ketapang and Marga Mulya villages, Mauk district, following residents' complaints. Dody Bastaman, along with his regency public order officers who led the forcible closure of the sites, said sand mining activities in the area had damaged the environment and caused wells to dry up. "Illegal miners have violated Bylaw No.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Skydivers attempting to break world record
Skydivers attempting to break world record Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar, Bali A group of more that 100 parachutists from 17 countries, including Indonesia, was unable to break the world record for the largest aerial formation in the sky, attempted above Ngurah Rai International Airport on Tuesday. Other countries that have achieved the world record in an aerial formation of 100 parachutists are Russia, Slovakia, Thailand, the U.S. and France, but all used several airplanes.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wider sidewalks could attract more vendors
Wider sidewalks could attract more vendors Leony Aurora, Jakarta The city administration's plan to widen sidewalks along Jakarta's main thoroughfares has raised concerns among residents that the extra space will only encourage vendors to set up sidewalk stalls and motorcyclists to ride along the pavement.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 x 21
2 x 21 Shoot-on-sight order issued in N. Sumatra JP/5/DEATH 1 x 40 Chaubey's execution sends shock waves JP/5/solok 1 x 38 Solok mayor named suspect in graft scam
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to resume Kukkiwon outing
Jakarta to resume Kukkiwon outing Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta The change in the presidency of Kukkiwon -- the world tae kwon do headquarters -- is seen as a promising prospect for the sport's development in Indonesia. "We see this is a good development at the headquarters and we expect much of the election of Woon Kyu-uhm as the Kukkiwon president," Sutjipto Lohardjo, one of Indonesia's more prominent tae kwon do figures, said here on Monday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. WIRANTO: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS
1. WIRANTO: 2 LINES, 25 COUNTS Golkar, PKB part ways after dismissal of Wiranto's case 2. PANWAS: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Three of Mega's donors from the same source 3. COALITION: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Play religion card right for sake of harmony, Gus Dur says 4. DRUG: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Kenyan drug dealer gets life sentence
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
NOTES TO GT:
NOTES TO GT: Advertorial -- Gajah Tunggal - GT receives award for its success in AIDS prevention program "Don't let AIDS destroy our future!" reads a banner that greets visitors to the 250-hectare industrial complex of tire manufacturer PT Gajah Tunggal Tbk (GT) in Tangerang, Banten province, about an hour's travel from Jakarta.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dispute resolution for banking customers
Dispute resolution for banking customers Indah Suksmaningsih, Jakarta Greatly tempted by an aggressive marketing campaign by a major state bank that was promoting the great benefits of credit cards, about 100 government officials in Wonosari, Yogyakarta, last year applied for the cards. A couple of months later the promised credit cards arrived together with bills for the annual fee.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Even criminals deserve a second chance'
'Even criminals deserve a second chance' Indonesia has at least 66 people on death row for drug-related convictions, of whom several are undergoing lengthy appeals that may take many years. Last week's controversial execution of Indian national Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey, 67, took place almost 10 years after a court found him guilty of smuggling 12 kg of heroin. The Jakarta Post asked some residents why they were against capital punishment.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tanah Abang talks deadlocked
Tanah Abang talks deadlocked Bambang Nurbianto, Jakarta The meeting between the Tanah Abang market vendors and city market operator PD Pasar Jaya had to be adjourned until Friday after a deadlock with both parties insisting that they would not budge from their stances. "We will never reach any agreement if the city administration says the demolition of the market is final, while we reject that.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, August 11, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show 7:30 Music 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Showbiz 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SINGAPORE: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18
1. SINGAPORE: 48 pt, 3 cols, 3 x 18 Same faces, different seats after Singapore shuffle 2. TOKYO: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Accident at Japan nuclear plant highlights laxity, aging plants 3. TKI: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 33 RI insists illegal workers are not criminals 4. WASHINGTON: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 27 U.S. slams RI court decision, seeks action on Timor abuse
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 38
1 x 38 Dispute resolution for banking customers Indah Suksmaningsih Jakarta 2. Torok -- "Open skies" amendment for cargo industry 1 x 48 'Open Skies' agreement a boost for cargo industry 3. Strait -- Control and legitimacy at heart of 'ijtihad' debate 1 x 30 Control, legitimacy of 'ijtihad' debate Phar Kim Beng, The Straits Times
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Corruption eradication moves ahead
Corruption eradication moves ahead From Koran Tempo The Megawati government's serious intention to eliminate corruption is indicated by the issuance of Presidential Decree No.59/2004 on the establishment of anticorruption courts. The introduction of this decree is very appropriate and strategic to prevent any further waste of public resources, as long as it has no political motive.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. slams RI court decision, seeks action on Timor abuse
U.S. slams RI court decision, seeks action on Timor abuse P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse/Washington The United States sharply criticized on Monday an Indonesian court decision acquitting four security officials convicted over 1999 atrocities in East Timor and said it was seeking international action to bring to justice those behind the appalling violence. Jakarta announced last week that the four, including Maj. Gen.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
One dies in gambling den dispute
One dies in gambling den dispute Evi Mariani, Jakarta A man, identified as Polse Ulamayanan, 45, was killed, while three others were injured in a fight over the operation of a gambling den on Jl. Mangga Besar Raya, West Jakarta, on Tuesday at around 1:30 a.m. West Jakarta Police chief Sr. Comr. Suhardi Alius said the police had questioned 30 people. "We released 14 of them, but we are still questioning the remaining 16 -- no one has been detained so far," he said.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta to resume Kukkiwon outing
Jakarta to resume Kukkiwon outing Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The change in the presidency of Kukkiwon -- the world tae kwon do headquarters -- is seen as a promising prospect for the sport's development in Indonesia. "We see this is a good development at the headquarters and we expect much of the election of Woon Kyu-uhm as the Kukkiwon president," Sutjipto Lohardjo, one of Indonesia's more prominent tae kwon do figures, said here on Monday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
BI keeps rate hike option on table
BI keeps rate hike option on table Dadan Wijaksana and Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The central bank says it is keeping open the option to increase its key interest rate in a move to help stabilize the rupiah and curb inflationary pressure. Bank Indonesia said that it would maintain a "tight bias monetary policy" to ensure a medium-term inflation target of 6 percent to 7 percent.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leading ASEAN
Leading ASEAN I wish to commend The Jakarta Post for its continuing interest to the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) affairs and the role of Indonesia in ASEAN. In its Aug. 9 editorial, once again the Post presented insightful views, through which the challenges facing ASEAN were identified. The editorial follows the excellent coverage given by the Post to the 37th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting/PMC/ARF last month.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
[b]Susilo and the
Susilo and the July 27 incident From Warta Kota The July 27, 1996, incident, in which executives and members of the former Indonesian Democratic Party (PDI) became victims of an attack on the party's headquarters on Jl. Diponegoro, Jakarta, is a dark episode in Indonesian politics. After being ignored for several years, families of the victims and a variety of non-governmental organizations have been striving hard to have the matter dealt with transparently.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;AFP; ANPAf..r.. Malaysia-Asia-oil Asia's recovery intact despite oil price, China slowdown: economi JP/16/Asi Asia's recovery intact despite oil price, China slowdown: economists Eileen Ng Agence France-Presse Kuala Lumpur Soaring oil prices and a slowdown in China's economy are a double-whammy for Asian countries but will not plunge the region into a recession or derail economic recovery, economists said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police in hot water over T-shirts
Police in hot water over T-shirts YOGYAKARTA: Yogyakarta municipal police chief Sr. Comr. Chondro Kirono confessed on Tuesday that his office had become a transit point for thousands of campaign T-shirts emblazoned with images of Megawati Soekarnoputri and Hasyim Muzadi.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Negotiations between vendors, management deadlocked
Negotiations between vendors, management deadlocked Bambang Nurbianto Jakarta The meeting between the Tanah Abang market vendors and city market operator PD Pasar Jaya had to be adjourned until Friday after a deadlock with both parties insisting that they would not budge from their stances. "We will never reach any agreement if the city administration says the demolition of the market is final, while we reject that.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
National Archive tries to locate Supersemar
National Archive tries to locate Supersemar JAKARTA: The National Archive will continue to search for original documentation of the presidential order issued by then President Soekarno to then chief of the Army Reserves' Command Soeharto, as official proof of the transfer of power, known as the Supersemar. National Archive head Djoko Utomo said on Tuesday that he believed the original document existed. He just needed to locate its whereabouts. Djoko said he had asked M.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Open Skies' agreement a boost for cargo industry
'Open Skies' agreement a boost for cargo industry Ken Torok, Hong Kong Two of the most potentially far-reaching events in aviation liberalization in recent years have occurred in the Asia Pacific region, and we hope soon to celebrate a third one. In 2001, the first-ever multilateral air services agreement was completed by the U.S. and its partners Brunei, Chile, New Zealand and Singapore.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sari P. Setiogi
Sari P. Setiogi Jakarta Former Jakarta military commander Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo implicated in a massacre 20 years ago walked free on Tuesday, leaving the next much awaited trial of his subordinate who now commands the army's elite special forces. Maj. Gen. (ret) Pranowo fell to the courtroom floor and kissed it upon hearing the not guilty verdict, which meant that he did not share the fate of then-North Jakarta military commander Rudolph Butar Butar.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Puteh's generator case moved to Aceh
Puteh's generator case moved to Aceh JAKARTA: The investigation of the alleged markup by Aceh Governor Abdullah Puteh in the purchase of a power generator will be moved to Aceh to speed up the process, police say. National Police deputy chief of detectives Insp. Gen. Dadang Garnida said the shift would make it easier for police to question all witnesses and the suspect because the graft, which caused the state to lose some Rp 30 billion (US$3.3 million), took place in the troubled province.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Private companies help renovate schools
Private companies help renovate schools Multa Fidrus, Tangerang A campaign launched by the Tangerang municipal administration to involve businesspeople in its plan to renovate damaged school buildings has generated a good response as some 20 companies have committed to parts of the project, which will start in October.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protest staged over discriminatory ruling
Protest staged over discriminatory ruling MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of truck drivers from Belawan port staged a protest on Tuesday in front of the office of North Sumatra provincial council, demanding the council revoke a government ruling that prohibited drivers with container trucks entering the port. They said that the ruling was discriminatory because it allowed semi-trailer trucks with containers to enter the port.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
JAKARTA: Medco Energi Internasional, an Indonesian oil and gas
JAKARTA: Medco Energi Internasional, an Indonesian oil and gas company, on Tuesday said it plans to dispose of a majority stake in unit PT Apexindo Pratama Duta through a strategic sale. "We expect to complete the sale of Apexindo later this year or by the first quarter of next year," Medco's Finance Director Sugiharto told reporters. Medco has a 77.53 percent stake in Apexindo, which is involved mainly in oil drilling.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chaubey's execution sends shock waves
Chaubey's execution sends shock waves Yuli Tri Suwarni, Bandung The execution of drug convict Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey has sent a shock waves through the family of Rani Andriani alias Melissa Aprilia, 29, who is on death row for drug trafficking. Rani's relatives said they were deeply afraid that the death of Rani was imminent, following Chaubey's execution by firing squad last week in Medan.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/13/bio
JP/13/bio Biodiesel goes on market for healthier environment Tony Hotland Jakarta Owners of diesel-engine vehicles can now contribute to a cleaner and healthier environment, as an alternative source of fuel, said to be more environmentally friendly, has entered the market.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shoot-on-sight order issued in N. Sumatra
Shoot-on-sight order issued in N. Sumatra Apriadi Gunawan, Medan Following rampant brawls involving youth organizations, North Sumatra provincial police declared on Tuesday that they would shoot on sight anyone involved in brawling. Spokesman of North Sumatra provincial police Sr. Comr. Bambang Prihady said that the order, which came from the chief, was aimed only at incapacitating the people concerned, not killing them. "It is action of the last resort.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian member expelled from IOC for corruption
Indonesian member expelled from IOC for corruption Stephen Wilson, Associated Press/Athens Indonesian member Mohamad "Bob" Hasan was expelled from the International Olympic Committee on Tuesday in connection with corruption charges dating back 10 years. Hasan, a business partner of former Indonesian strongman Soeharto, was sentenced to a six-year prison term in 2000 for his role in a multimillion-dollar scam involving a forest mapping project in the early '90s.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unhappy with sexy pics
Unhappy with sexy pics I wish to say that my family and I disagree with the growing promiscuity of this paper in running photos that expose the female form on the back page of your newspaper (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 6, page 20). You advertised the September 2004 issue of FHM magazine with a provocative photo of Amanda Beard. We think it is inappropriate for this newspaper in this country at this time.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kenyan drug dealer gets life sentence
Kenyan drug dealer gets life sentence Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A Kenyan defendant escaped the noose on Tuesday, when the Central Jakarta District Court decided to show mercy by sentencing him to life imprisonment for drug trafficking. The sentence is much more lenient than the maximum penalty of death sought by prosecutors of Okeke Nelson Sunday Orange Moa Mwangai, 29, for attempting to smuggle 1.129 kilograms of heroin into the country.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati, Susilo resume political jockeying a day after court verdict
Megawati, Susilo resume political jockeying a day after court verdict Tiarma Siboro/Fabiola Desi Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidates Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono resumed courting political leaders on Tuesday, one day after the Constitutional Court rejected a petition filed by eliminated candidate Wiranto.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Febi through to second round
Febi through to second round MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Indonesian tennis ace Febi Widhiyanto was through to the second round of the Makassar Open Men's Future tennis tournament here on Tuesday. Febi led Anuwat Dalodom 3-0 in the opening set when the Thai player complained about a hand injury and forfeited the game. Around 70 players from 12 countries are taking part in the tournament.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
RI insists illegal workers are not criminals
RI insists illegal workers are not criminals The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government has appealed to Malaysia not to crack down on Indonesians working in the neighboring country illegally, and not to treat them like criminals, otherwise, Indonesia will stop supplying workers in the future. Minister of Manpower and Transmigration Jacob Nuwa Wea said that Indonesia hoped the shooting of an Indonesian illegal alien in Selangor over the weekend was the last such incident.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt probes country's first safeguard cases
Govt probes country's first safeguard cases Zakki P. Hakim Jakarta The government is mulling curbing the import of ceramics, bicycles, matches and glass panes in order to protect local producers that have been hardest hit by the increased influx of merchandise to the country. The actions, termed "safeguard measures" by the World Trade Organization (WTO), will be the first of their kind to be taken by the government since it issued Presidential Decree No.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt probes country's first safeguard cases
Govt probes country's first safeguard cases Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The government is mulling curbing the import of ceramics, bicycles, matches and glass panes in order to protect local producers that have been hardest hit by the increased influx of merchandise to the country. The actions, termed "safeguard measures" by the World Trade Organization (WTO), will be the first of their kind to be taken by the government since it issued Presidential Decree No.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta administration to revise 3-in-1 traffic policy
Jakarta administration to revise 3-in-1 traffic policy Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta In response to demands by businessmen operating in Glodok business district, West Jakarta, the Jakarta administration will delay the afternoon three-in-one traffic restriction by half an hour. The new time will be from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Currently, the three-in-one policy -- in which a car must carry at least three passengers when passing through the restricted zone from Jl.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Competitive Quality Service in Banks
Competitive Quality Service in Banks Prof. D. Ghosh Roy MSc, CAIIB, DBM, CAIB, a professional banker with more than 28 years and 500 workshops of experience, will conduct a three-day workshop in Jakarta from Aug. 13 through Sept. 2 on "Delivering Competitive Quality Service in Banks" for branch managers, customer relationship managers and quality management teams. The three-day course will focus on the concept of service quality and its relevance to the participants.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
S'pore GDP grows fast
S'pore GDP grows fast Bernice Han, Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore's economy posted its fastest quarterly expansion in 10 years as exports boosted growth in the June quarter to 12.5 percent from a year ago, lifting the full 2004 forecast to 8.0- 9.0 percent, the government said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Faith in the TNI
Faith in the TNI A public debate is raging over the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill. As the TNI maintains that a law is needed to justify its duties, activists burn placards in dissent, claiming the bill protracts the military's engagement in politics.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medco to sell Apexindo later 2004
Medco to sell Apexindo later 2004 JAKARTA: Medco Energi Internasional, an Indonesian oil and gas company, on Tuesday said it plans to dispose of a majority stake in unit PT Apexindo Pratama Duta through a strategic sale. "We expect to complete the sale of Apexindo later this year or by the first quarter of next year," Medco's Finance Director Sugiharto told reporters. Medco has a 77.53 percent stake in Apexindo, which is involved mainly in oil drilling.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar, PKB part ways after dismissal of Wiranto's case
Golkar, PKB part ways after dismissal of Wiranto's case Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Golkar Party and the National Awakening Party (PKB) put an end on Tuesday to their fragile and less-than-three-month-old coalition, following the elimination of their presidential ticket from the race. Golkar said it would not involve its losing presidential candidate Wiranto in talks on which pair it would support in the Sept. 20 runoff.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates called on to eliminate corruption
Candidates called on to eliminate corruption Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta The two contenders of the Sept. 20 presidential election should focus on the fight against corruption and legal discrimination, religious leaders said on Tuesday.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
For Advertorial, 13 August 2004
For Advertorial, 13 August 2004 PT Medco E&P Indonesia's Comdev program 'Providing the hook, not the fish' As a private national oil and gas company, PT Medco E&P Indonesia (Medco E&P) has paid strong attention to improving the welfare of the people and preserving the environment surrounding its work areas since the early years of its operations.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ban on rice imports to be maintained through 2004
Ban on rice imports to be maintained through 2004 Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta The government will maintain the rice import ban throughout the year, as the country's production is expected to meet national demand, a senior official has said.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shares end higher on late buying in blue chips
Shares end higher on late buying in blue chips Dow Jones Jakarta Indonesian shares ended marginally higher on Tuesday as late gains in select bank and cement blue chips reversed earlier losses, dealers said. Overall sentiment remained cautious due to the prolonged political uncertainty ahead of the presidential runoff in September, they added. "The market slightly recovered from recent sluggish performance," said a trader with Kuo Capital Securities.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Global firms to enter RI bourse
Global firms to enter RI bourse Several top global investment banks will soon set up securities operation in Indonesia, to tap profits from the rapidly growing capital market industry, an official from the Jakarta bourse said. President director of the Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) Erry Firmansyah said three investment banks were currently in the process of seeking brokerage license from the Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) in order for them to operate here.
Wed, 11 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
State demands 10 years for bomb accomplice
State demands 10 years for bomb accomplice Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Prosecutors demanded on Tuesday a 10-year prison sentence for defendant Tohir, alias Masrizal bin Ali Umar alias Mas'ud, for his alleged involvement in last year's bombing of the JW Marriott Hotel, South Jakarta. In a hearing on Tuesday at the South Jakarta District Court, prosecutor Bimo Budi Santoso said that Tohir, 30, had assisted the masterminds of the attack, Malaysians Noordin M. Top and Dr.