Archive: 7 August 2004
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Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang plans to deal with environmental issues
Tangerang plans to deal with environmental issues Multa Fidrus, Tangerang Tangerang mayor Wahidin Halim acknowledged that it was not easy for his administration to handle environmental problems resulting from waste dumping by industrial firms, but promised to crack down on the perpetrators. "It's not easy ...
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.6, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Aug.6, 2004 _________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume __________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 320 -10 10,121,500 Adira Dinamika 2,525 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 5 690,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 0 23,000 Alakasa Industrindo 135 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,025 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0...
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. TEA 3x15
1. TEA 3x15 Tambi plantation offers more than just a tea walk 2. BRICK 2x28 'Awat' rock, an alternative brick for house-building
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo and the July 27 incident
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.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Poverty prevails despite gold deposits
Poverty prevails despite gold deposits Jongker Rumteh and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Minahasa There is not much difference between Buyat Pantai village in Minahasa, North Sulawesi and other poor villages in coastal areas across the country. People in this village live in wooden huts, most of which have no bathrooms, clean water or electricity and most -- if not all -- residents make a living from fishing, using traditional boats and equipment.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
PSSI bids adieu to Kolev
PSSI bids adieu to Kolev JAKARTA: The Soccer Association of Indonesia (PSSI) has decided not to extend the contract with national team coach Ivan Venko Kolev. Director of the national team M. Zein announced the parting of ways with the Bulgarian here on Thursday. Kolev, who signed a two-year contract, guided the national team to the Asian Cup finals but the team failed to survive the group stage. "We thank Kolev for his stint with the national team for the last two years," Zein said.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Subdistrict council functions clarified
Subdistrict council functions clarified From Warta Kota With reference to the letter to the editor published in Warta Kota on Aug. 2, questioning the function of subdistrict councils (Dekel), we would like to explain as follows: Dekel were set up on the basis of Law No.34/1999 on the provincial administration of Jakarta, with the aim of assisting the subdistrict head to perform executive duties in a transparent, democratic and public-oriented manner.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Milk company holds drawing competition
Milk company holds drawing competition YOGYAKARTA: In conjunction with National Children's Day, which was commemorated recently, Yogyakarta-based milk company PT Sari Husada will hold a drawing competition and carnival for children called Coretan Kreatif Anak & Kompetisi Karnaval Kreatif, on Sunday.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates Aug.6
Rupiah Rates Aug.6 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,809.87 6,102.82 6,490.84 6,421.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,625.80 5,042.35 5,362.24 5,305.76 Canadian dollar 1 7,347.23 6,586.09 7,003.03 6,930.13 Swiss franc 1 7,604.96 6,818.07 7,248.69 7,174.24 Danish krone 1 1,573.19 1,409.71 1,499.49 1,483.35 Euro 1 11,694.13 10,483.08 11,146.29 11,030.70 Poundsterling 1 17,683.17 15,854.12 16,854.75 16,682.31 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,242.52 1,114.25 1,184.31 1,172.45...
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two workers killed in trench collapse
Two workers killed in trench collapse Two men working on a project for tap water company PDAM in the West Java capital of Bandung were killed on Friday. The bodies of Apit, 19, and Rohit, 27, were recovered one hour after the walls of the trench they were digging collapsed on them at about 6:30 p.m. Two other workers survived the accident while digging on a pipeline installation project at the Cikapayang crossroads in Dago.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Graft suspects among 45 newly installed councillors
Graft suspects among 45 newly installed councillors Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, Padang Forty-five members of the Padang municipal legislative council, elected in the April 5 elections, were sworn in here on Friday, including seven suspects currently standing trial on graft charges.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Novotel offers traditional food
Novotel offers traditional food YOGYAKARTA: To mark the country's 59th Independence Day, the Novotel hotel on Jl. Sudirman will offer traditional food from across the country on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18. The Nusantara Food Festival will be held at the hotel's Kedaton Restaurant from 6.30 p.m to 10 p.m. "To make it special, the decorations and the dress of our staff will reflect the diverse culture of Indonesia," Novotel's public relations manager Dyah Retno Wikan said.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
More countries to patrol Malacca Strait
More countries to patrol Malacca Strait Tiarma Siboro, Jakarta Four more countries have expressed interest in joining the coordinated patrols launched recently by Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore to stamp out piracy in the Strait of Malacca. Navy Chief of Staff Adm.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Newmont, NGOs in dispute while people suffer
Newmont, NGOs in dispute while people suffer The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Minahasa Is Buyat Bay in Minahasa, North Sulawesi contaminated with mercury and arsenic? The answer depends on who is asked. If you ask PT Newmont Minahasa Raya (MNR), a mining company that has disposed of its tailings in the bay since starting operation in 1996, the answer would be a resounding "no".
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tests find arsenic in residents' blood
Tests find arsenic in residents' blood Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Laboratory tests by the Jakarta Health Agency found that the blood of four Buyat residents in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, contained high levels of mercury and arsenic. The results confirmed earlier laboratory tests the School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences at the University of Indonesia (MIPA UI) performed on the four -- Rasyid Rahmat, 38; Sri Fika Modeong, 21 months; Juhria Ratumbahe, 42; and Masna Stiman, 39.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
164 protected animals seized from man in Bali
164 protected animals seized from man in Bali Wahyoe Boediwardhana, Denpasar The Bali Natural Resources Conservation Body (BKSDA) raided on Friday four separate houses and a meat processing factory in Sanur and Denpasar and seized 164 rare species in what is believed to be the single largest seizure of rare animals in Bali to date. All the rare species -- including lions, tigers and crocodiles -- belonged to one person, Kuskamto, a well-known processed meat businessman in Bali.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Teaching analytical skills via the newspaper Setiono Jakarta 2. Simon -- Creativity should be at the heart of school life 2 x 30 Creativity key to school life Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
KPU lambasted over dubious funds
KPU lambasted over dubious funds Kurniawan Hari, Jakarta Election watchdogs regretted on Friday the decision by the General Elections Commission (KPU) not to verify questionable sources of campaign funds, saying it contradicted the public's right to know. "We regret the KPU's rejection. The commission must not reject (suggestions for investigative audits) so quickly," Elections Supervisory Committee member Didik Supriyanto said.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Temasek set to publicly release annual report
Temasek set to publicly release annual report The Singapore government's powerful investment arm confirmed on Friday it plans to publicly release an annual report for the first time in about a month, in a move that could shed more light on its traditionally opaque operations. "We are hoping to complete our annual review over the next one month or so," Temasek spokeswoman Eva Ho said in a statement.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Artists discuss harmony, old age
Artists discuss harmony, old age YOGYAKARTA: Pitoe Gallery is to facilitate a discussion on the Rights, Existence and Potency of Older Women on Aug. 7, here. The topic also relates to the current exhibition at the gallery titled Harmony Sejati (True Harmony). According to gallery director Purwadmadi Admadipura, the event is aimed at finding alternatives for older women, including ways that they can stay active and participate in community events.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Wait until your own son gets involved in drugs: Parents
Wait until your own son gets involved in drugs: Parents Abdul Khalik, Jakarta Even after a struggle of almost 15 years, Hartati, 60, has not been able to cure her son's drug addiction. She is still trying to earn money for the treatment of Koko, 35 (not their real names). Last year, her husband, a retired official at a state-owned company, died in disappointment, she says, adding that she, too, would welcome death as a respite. "He started using all sorts of drugs in high school.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Health insurance patient rejected
Health insurance patient rejected From Kompas At 11 p.m. on June 12, I took my wife, who was about to give birth, to Mekar Sari Hospital, Bekasi, as referred by my family doctor, only to be told to return the next day, even though I was relying on my health insurance (Askes). Probably because of the third-class facilities covered by my Askes, we were told to go home because, according to hospital personnel, the patient could undergo stress if left too long before delivery.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia's slow road to recovery
Indonesia's slow road to recovery UNSFIR Jakarta 2. Unsfir2 -- The rights approach 1 x 48 Rights-based approach ensures basic service provision UNSFIR Jakarta 3. PRO2 1 x 30 Who's really afraid of Al Jazeera? Daoud Kuttab Project Syndicate
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kiosk owner admits to killing bird seller
Kiosk owner admits to killing bird seller Evi Mariani, Jakarta A cigarette kiosk owner, Zaenal Arifin, 22, surrendered to the police 16 hours after he killed bird seller Solikhin, 22, in Pamulang, Tangerang. "The suspect admitted to killing Solikhin, saying he was angry at the victim because the latter often demanded cigarettes and money from him," Pamulang Police chief Adj. Comr. Bastoni Purnama said on Friday.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
In despair, PABBSI turns back to ABBF
In despair, PABBSI turns back to ABBF Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The troubled Indonesian Weightlifting, Powerlifting and Bodybuilding Association (PABBSI) has decided to appeal to the Asian Bodybuilding Federation (ABBF) to have its membership in the body reinstated. PABBSI secretary-general Alamsyah Widjaja said after a meeting with officials from the National Sports Council (KONI) here on Friday that the association would try to persuade the ABBF to reinstate PABBSI.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police hearing open to public
Police hearing open to public JAKARTA: The National Police announced on Friday former Banyumas Police chief Sr. Comr. Andi Mapparesa's disciplinary hearing will be open to the public. National Police spokesman Insp. Gen. Paiman said the hearing would likely begin on Tuesday, when officers assigned to hear the case arrive back in Jakarta from gathering evidence. "We will let the public observe the hearing for the sake of transparency and fairness," Paiman said.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASARI opposes duty on recorded items
ASARI opposes duty on recorded items The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Opposition is growing to the government's plan to impose excise duty on recorded products such as cassettes, LDs, CDs, VCDs and DVDs, with the Association of Indonesian Recording Artists (ASARI) being the latest to criticize the move. "We appreciate the government's desire to improve the image of the country by curbing piracy.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Underwriters face price war
Underwriters face price war The Capital Market Supervisory Agency (Bapepam) raised concerns on Friday over the cutthroat "fee war" among players in the underwriting business, particularly in regards bonds issues, which it described as "unhealthy". While the agency does not view the fee war as posing a systemic danger to the industry, it is still creating a worry as to its potential impact on the quality of underwriting services, said Bapepam chairman Herwidayatmo.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega rejects Thai drug dealers' clemency appeals
Mega rejects Thai drug dealers' clemency appeals Abdul Khalik and Apriadi Gunawan, Jakarta/Medan Two Thai nationals convicted for drug trafficking have had their appeals for clemency rejected by President Megawati Soekarnoputri after a legal struggle of almost 10 years, as was the case with the Indian national executed on Thursday. The rejection of the appeals filed by Saelow Praset, 53, and Namsong Sirilak, 31, follows Friday's execution of Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey, 67.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
UI students to block Depok campus
UI students to block Depok campus JAKARTA: Members of the University of Indonesia's Student Executive Body (BEM UI) plan to block all entrances to their campus in Depok, West Java, starting Monday, until the university changes its current admission requirements. "We have tried to negotiate with the rector, and held peaceful protests outside the psychology studies building since July 28, but there has been no response from the management," BEM activist Wirna said on Friday.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voters have made up their minds: Survey
Voters have made up their minds: Survey M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The heightened efforts by presidential candidates to form coalitions ahead of the Sept. 20 runoff will not help much, as voters have already made up their minds as to whom they would elect, a new survey said on Friday.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Runoff electorate to fall: KPU
Runoff electorate to fall: KPU M. Taufiqurrahman, Jakarta The General Elections Commission (KPU) estimated on Friday the number of eligible voters for the Sept. 20 presidential runoff at 153.2 million, down from the over 155 million registered for the July 5 polls. KPU deputy chairman Ramlan Surbakti said the estimate comprised actual voter figures counted during the manual tally, plus first-time voters.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nokia donation to help orangutans
Nokia donation to help orangutans JAKARTA: A donation to the Indonesian Orangutan Foundation on Friday marked the official launch of cellular phone giant Nokia's new conservation program. Nokia general manager Hasan Aula handed over a donation of Rp 100 million (US$11,000) to foundation director Togu Simorangkir. Under the company's conservation program, called Nokia Connects with Nature, schoolchildren in Central Kalimantan will be encouraged to help conserve the endangered primate.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
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Checked, please remember to fill in figures (bold), Advertorial: Pertamina Title: - Pertamina CSR Program: Prospering together with the people - Pertamina CSR Program: Living in harmony with the people Photo yg akan dipakai: 1. Bantuan mesin perahu --Papua 2. Penyerahan Kredit PUKK UPMS, NTB 3.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Activists questions human rights tribunal credibility
Activists questions human rights tribunal credibility Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, Jakarta Following the overturning on appeal of the convictions of four military and police officers originally convicted on charges of committing atrocities in East Timor, activists noted how the legal process "continues to condone impunity" for senior security officers. Maj. Gen.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2: Indonesian judiciary in constitutional crisis
Part 2 of 2: Indonesian judiciary in constitutional crisis Tim Lindsey and Simon Butt, Melbourne If Constitutional Court decisions in constitutional review cases do only apply prospectively, then the absurd situation is created whereby no litigant -- no matter how deserving and badly treated -- could ever receive the benefit of a win in the court.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Proton acquires Indonesian auto plant, plans foray into China
Proton acquires Indonesian auto plant, plans foray into China Agence France-Presse, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia's national carmaker Proton said on Friday it has acquired an auto assembly plant in Indonesia for US$18 million as part of its expansion into Southeast Asia and was making plans to penetrate the huge China market to boost exports.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia: New business opportunities in a new democracy
Indonesia: New business opportunities in a new democracy Michael J. Webdell, Jakarta Indonesia, one of the newest democracies in the political world, is currently in the midst of its first-ever direct presidential election. It is an event as exciting as the world has ever seen because relatively few nations have made such a swift and peaceful transition. In just five year's time, Indonesia has demonstrated that it is adaptable and eager to participate as a leader of the modern world.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
'The government doesn't care about sports'
'The government doesn't care about sports' Green, open spaces for Jakarta residents to participate in sporting activities are on the decline. Many children have to use the streets in which to play soccer while the haves must dig deep into their pockets to make regular visits to fitness centers and other sporting facilities. The Jakarta Post talked to some people on where they go to get exercise. Abud, 27, is an accountant at a finance company in South Jakarta.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Indonesian women fight to lose weight Page 2
* Indonesian women fight to lose weight Page 2 * Watchdogs assail KPU for not checking dubious donations Page 4 * Poverty prevails in Buyat despite gold deposits Page 5 * Indonesia's slow road to recovery Page 7 * Marriott bomb victims still coming to terms with injuries, trauma Page 8 * Japanese sprinter shatters 10-second barrier Page 9 * Storm over historical facts in China-S.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Chaubey and the drug war
Chaubey and the drug war The execution of Ayodhya Prasadh Chaubey in North Sumatra earlier this week brings to a close the 67-year-old's saga of failed judicial appeals. The Indian national was initially sentenced to death in 1994, after being found guilty of possessing over 12 kilograms of heroin. Much of the recent discussion surrounding Chaubey has been centered on the moral debate over the death penalty.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia sets up anti-doping body
Indonesia sets up anti-doping body JAKARTA: The Indonesian Anti-Doping Agency (LADI) was officially unveiled here on Friday with a mission to curb the usage of banned stimulants among Indonesian athletes. Although it was inaugurated by the national education ministry, LADI, according its chairman Toho Cholik Mutohir, is an independent body. However, LADI does not have any authority as yet to process samples from athletes as none of the Indonesian laboratories have been authorized by the IOC yet.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. GANI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. GANI: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 'Law enforcement key to security in Jakarta' 2. DAMIRI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 Activists question human rights tribunal's credibility 3. DRUG: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 'Wait until your own son gets involved in drugs' 4. IFES: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Voters have made up their minds: Survey
Sat, 07 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.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesian women struggle to shed the flab
Indonesian women struggle to shed the flab Tantri Yuliandini, Jakarta Despite being a trim 52 kilograms, Risma worries about her weight and often laments about her flabby abdomen. At 155 centimeters tall, Risma actually has nothing to fear. "I know I don't look fat, but it's my stomach, the extra weight ends up on my stomach," the 29 year old, said, her face reddening. Risma is not alone in her concern.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
IRCo to defend rubber price at 110 U.S. cents
IRCo to defend rubber price at 110 U.S. cents Zakki P. Hakim, Jakarta Three major producing countries are preparing to intervene in the market to help stabilize the sagging price of rubber, according to an official. The Committee on Strategic Market Operations (CSMO), set up on July 26 by Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia, will step in to ensure that rubber prices do not fall below 110 U.S. cents per kilogram.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Batam bills leave govt, House split
Batam bills leave govt, House split Zakki P. Hakim and Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The deliberation of bills on Batam by the House of Representatives and the government is likely to be protracted, with a possibility of not being completed during the current session, given their different stances over fundamental issues such as the exclusive status of the island and taxation.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Buyat under spotlight, temporarily
Buyat under spotlight, temporarily Jongker Rumteh and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, Buyat Bay, North Sulawesi It has been unusually hectic for people living around Buyat Bay in North Sulawesi over the past few weeks. Ministers and legislators have descended upon the remote village of Buyat Pantai, to visit their shabby houses, most of which have no running water or electricity.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP needs $7.18b to avoid power crisis
RP needs $7.18b to avoid power crisis Agence France-Presse, Manila The Philippines needs 400 billion pesos (US$7.18 billion) over the next 10 years if it is to avoid recurring power shortages, President Gloria Arroyo warned on Friday. She urged Congress to swiftly pass a proposed law that would complete the privatization of the loss-making state utility National Power Corp. (Napocor), saying this was necessary to bring in the investment in the required power facilities.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
No wider sidewalks needed
No wider sidewalks needed From Koran Tempo With regard to the broader sidewalks for Jakarta as proposed in a letter to Koran Tempo, July 22, it should be noted that the provincial administration designs walkways to ensure pedestrian comfort and safety, despite the presence of heavy traffic. The construction of these pavements is designed so that their size, width and height are in harmony with main roads and suit the needs of pedestrians.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
On the slow road to recovery
On the slow road to recovery UNSFIR, Jakarta Indonesia's 2004 National Human Development Report tracks the country's recovery following the financial crisis. It points out that Indonesia certainly made progress, and has now made up most of the ground lost after 1997. But economic growth is still slow, so regaining the former human development momentum will demand a new approach to public spending.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Protecting child beggars
Protecting child beggars From Koran Tempo The Jakarta administration should be more serious in handling child beggars and street singers. Their presence at crossroads around luxury cars gives the impression that they are worthless objects. It also shows the wide social gap between the car owners and the beggars and singers. Remember the recent child kidnapping case? The case revealed that the children ran away from the person who had abducted them from their village.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bike to work 'if you want to reduce pollution'
Bike to work 'if you want to reduce pollution' Urip Hudiono, Jakarta Hoping to convince more Jakartans to use bicycles, a group of cyclists held a Bike to Work event along Jl. Sudirman in Central Jakarta on Friday after working hours. The event, organized by the Indonesian Mountain Biking Community (MTB Indonesia), was aimed mainly at employees working in offices along Jl. Sudirman, a main thoroughfare in the city.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Experts divided over maximum mercury levels in human blood
Experts divided over maximum mercury levels in human blood Dewi Santoso and Sari P. Setiogi, Jakarta The health scare in Pantai Buyat village in Minahasa, North Sulawesi, has raised the issue of mercury contamination, a topic over which experts differ when discussing safe levels in the human body.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Operator not ready for Bojong dump
Operator not ready for Bojong dump The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The opening of Bojong dump in Bogor regency to accommodate 2,000 tons of the capital's daily waste has to be delayed from the original schedule of Aug. 15 because operator PT Wira Gulfindo Sarana (WGS) is not ready. City Secretary Ritola Tasmaya refused to elaborate on the exact reasons behind the delay, but quickly denied that the rescheduling was caused by local residents' opposition.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sentence demanded for minister
Sentence demanded for minister AMBON, Maluku: The prosecution demanded on Friday that the Ambon District Court sentence the Reverend Agustinus Sahertian, alias Avner, to two years in prison for attempting to incite people. Avner was arrested by police on April 27 on Jl. Rijali for distributing leaflets to passersby. The leaflets urged people to wage war against the Indonesian Military and the hard-line Laskar Jihad group.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Leading ASEAN
Leading ASEAN The 37th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), which falls on Aug. 8, comes at a critical juncture. The world has undergone drastic developments these past few years on both the political and economic fronts, and ASEAN countries, individually or collectively, must also adapt. On the economic front, the rapid rise of China is changing the face of international trade and investment.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Law enforcement is the key to security in Jakarta
Law enforcement is the key to security in Jakarta After serving as East Java Police chief since 2003, Insp. Gen. Firman Gani has now replaced Insp. Gen. Makbul Padmanagara as Jakarta Police chief. Soon after his inauguration on July 20, The Jakarta Post's Surabaya-based correspondent, Indra Harsaputra, interviewed the former chief of the National Police Mobile Brigade during his recent visit to Surabaya. Below is an excerpt of the interview. Question: Congratulations!
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia to cohost Asian Cup in 2007
Indonesia to cohost Asian Cup in 2007 Christopher Bodeen, Associated Press, Beijing Four nations - Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam - will co-host the Asian Cup, Asia's premier soccer tournament, in 2007, officials said Friday. All four nations, whose teams are among the weakest in Asia, will gain automatic entry to the 16-nation tournament, leaving 12 places to be contested in qualifying rounds.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Singapore PM Goh bids farewell
Singapore PM Goh bids farewell Jason Szep, Reuters, Singapore Singapore's prime minister of 14 years, Goh Chok Tong, will bid farewell as leader on Sunday ahead of the island's second transition of power next week, paving the way for the return of a tougher leadership style.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Opposition needed in democracy
Opposition needed in democracy In accordance with its democratic system, Indonesia is now heading for the presidential election runoff on Sept. 20. The system that has been adopted in many developed countries respects the existence of an opposition party, to check and balance the government. The notion that this system is against our state structure because it is from the west is a strange one, which sounds even more absurd coming from noted political leaders.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tambi plantation offers more than just a tea walk
Tambi plantation offers more than just a tea walk Slamet Susanto, Wonosobo, Central Java Without doubt, tea offers enormous pleasure when brewed and sipped at the right time in agreeable company. Before tea leaves are picked from the plants on high ground, the plants provide pleasant scenery, while the fresh, hill air where the plants are grown is also bracing to inhale.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Feeling uneasy on Serpong freeway
Feeling uneasy on Serpong freeway From Media Indonesia As a resident of Serpong in Tangerang, I go to work in Jakarta mostly via the Ulujami-Serpong freeway. On my way home, I often feel scared because the toll road is not illuminated at night. Apart from the lighting along Jalan Ulujami, the whole section from Ranji to Serpong is without lights, making the road very dark and making me feel insecure. Once my car stalled on the dark freeway, which made me wary of robbery.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
ICW to report school principal for graft
ICW to report school principal for graft JAKARTA: Indonesian Corruption Watch will file a report with the National Police alleging corruption by the principal of SMP 2 state junior high school in Balaraja, Tangerang regency. ICW official Ade Irawan told a media conference on Friday that parents and teachers had complained to the organization that principal Ahmad Rifai had allegedly embezzled around Rp 18.8 million (US$2,043) from the school budget.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, August 7, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, August 7, 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, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
No power supply in Serpong?
No power supply in Serpong? From Republika I am an elementary school teacher and plan to move with my family to Lengkong Gudang Timur village in Serpong district, Tangerang, where we will build a small house of our own. On June 3, I sent an application for 1,300-VA electricity supply to state-owned power firm PLN's Serpong branch. On July 5, I received the reply that the area's supply was suspended because the local power station had reached 94 percent of its capacity.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Coke sales overstated by RI unit
Coke sales overstated by RI unit Coca-Cola Co., the world's largest soft-drink maker, overstated its volume of beverages sold for the past three years because of errors in reporting bottled-water sales in Indonesia. Volume was inflated by 2 million to 13 million cases per quarter since 2001's third quarter, the Atlanta-based company said in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. Coca-Cola revised growth rates for Asian and global volumes to correct the inaccurate figures.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Expert says dekel 'need empowering'
Expert says dekel 'need empowering' Leony Aurora, Jakarta Subdistrict councils should be formed independently by residents and treated as equal partners by local administrations in making policies that affect the public, an expert says. The director of urban and rural affairs at the National Development Planning Board, Penny Lukito-Firdaus, said on Friday independent subdistrict councils would reflect the public participation required for good governance.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/17/SIDE
JP/17/SIDE Artists discuss harmony, old age YOGYAKARTA: Pitoe Gallery is to facilitate a discussion on the Rights, Existence and Potency of Older Women on Aug. 7, here. The topic also relates to the current exhibition at the gallery titled Harmony Sejati (True Harmony). According to gallery director Purwadmadi Admadipura, the event is aimed at finding alternatives for older women, including ways that they can stay active and participate in community events.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Finding the funds for RI's human development
Finding the funds for RI's human development UNSFIR, Jakarta Indonesia's 2004 Human Development report has estimated what it would cost to provide good basic health and education services -- and also to offer both food security and better physical security for the whole population. Fulfilling these rights turns out to be much more affordable than might have been expected.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega not to meet with King Fahd
Mega not to meet with King Fahd JAKARTA: Indonesia said President Megawati Soekarnoputri had no plans to hold talks with King Fahd following her minor haj pilgrimage to the Saudi Arabian city of Mecca. "There is no planned meeting that we are aware of. This is a personal journey to perform a haj pilgrimage," Indonesian foreign ministry spokesman Marty Natalegawa said on Friday.
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Fire prevention
Fire prevention Days after 52 people lost their lives in a July 2002 fire that razed a nightclub in Palembang, South Sumatra, journalists in Jakarta began interviewing officials about the danger of fires in public places, including night entertainment establishments. The conclusion that could be drawn from the reports was that many public buildings lack the necessary safety systems.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
NOTES TO GT:
NOTES TO GT: Advertorial -- Gajah Tunggal - Stop AIDS or it will destroy our future - GT receives award for its success in AIDS prevention program - GT pays serious attention in preventing the spread of AIDS "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.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Oil snaps new high of $45 a barrel
Oil snaps new high of $45 a barrel Jakarta Post, Jakarta Global oil prices moved to new record highs on Friday, zooming to close to US$45 per barrel following a blaze at a big U.S. refinery that ignited fears that current supplies are inadequate to meet demand that is accelerating at the fastest pace in more than 20 years.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Survivors deal with wounds, trauma
Survivors deal with wounds, trauma Urip Hudiono, Jakarta Sari Puspita has been struggling hard to eventually come to terms with the horrible terrorist attack on the JW Marriott Hotel last year that has left physical and mental scars. "It's never good to be trapped forever in the past," she told The Jakarta Post. "It's always better for us to be able to look ahead, so that we may continue on with our lives." When a car bomb shattered a large portion of the Marriott on Aug.
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U.S. and RP say they remain antiterror allies
U.S. and RP say they remain antiterror allies Agence France-Presse, Manila The United States and the Philippines insisted on Friday that they remained allies against global terrorism after quarreling over Manila's military pullout from Iraq under pressure from kidnappers there. Washington and 31 allies which maintain troops in Iraq declared this week that they had adopted a tough common policy of unequivocally rejecting terrorism and refusing to bow to any demands made by kidnappers.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Official decries labor law enforcement
Official decries labor law enforcement United States-based Human Rights Watch and the Asian Labor Network on International Financial Institutions (ALNI) have recently criticized the poor labor conditions in Indonesia. The Jakarta Post's Ridwan Max Sijabat interviewed newly appointed Director General of Labor Standards at the Manpower and Transmigration Ministry Marudin S.M. Simanihuruk on the issue at his office on Friday.
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Government urged to repair roads
Government urged to repair roads TANGERANG: Outgoing Tangerang Council speaker Dadang Kartasasmita demanded that Banten Governor Djoko Munandar take a look at the regency's badly damaged roads. "Maintenance of the main thoroughfares here is the responsibility of the provincial administration, not the regency," he said on Friday. "I have surveyed three main roads: Jl. Raya Serpong, Jl. Raya Serang and Jl. Raya Curug-Parung Panjang.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2
Part 2 of 2 Indonesian judiciary in constitutional crisis Tim Lindsey and Simon Butt Melbourne 2. Unsfir3 -- Finding the funds for human development 1 x 48 Finding the funds for RI's human development UNSFIR Jakarta 3. pRO7 -- The good fallout from Iraq 1 x 30 The good fallout from Iraq Michel Rocard Project Syndicate
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
KONI hopeful TV stations will show Olympics
KONI hopeful TV stations will show Olympics Musthofid and Eva C. Komandjaja, Jakarta The National Sports Council (KONI), which is sending 39 athletes to the Athens Olympics, said on Friday it was keeping up hopes that a TV station would make a last-ditch bid for the Olympic broadcast package. "I'm still hopeful that our TV stations will broadcast the Olympics, although I'm not sure, because the price seems an obstacle to them," KONI secretary-general Djohar Arifin Husin said.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fire prevention
Fire prevention Days after 52 people lost their lives in a July 2002 fire that razed a nightclub in Palembang, South Sumatra, journalists in Jakarta began interviewing officials about the danger of fires in public places, including night entertainment establishments. The conclusion that could be drawn from the reports was that many public buildings lack the necessary safety systems.
Sat, 07 Aug 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indian inflation hits two-year high of 7.51%
Indian inflation hits two-year high of 7.51% Biman Mukherji, Agence France-Presse, Bombay, India India's inflation rate hit its highest level in two years, climbing to 7.51 percent, driven mainly by rocketting food prices triggered by a dry spell in key food-growing regions.