Archive: 10 September 2004
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Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House in Pejaten destroyed by fire
House in Pejaten destroyed by fire JAKARTA: A house belonging to a 62-year-old widow in Pejaten Timur, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, was destroyed early on Thursday by fire. The fire also destroyed two cars and a motorcycle. No fatalities were reported. The Pasar Minggu Police suspect a short circuit caused the fire. Police are still calculating the monetary losses. A domestic servant at the house, Eni, 25, was awakened at about 3 a.m. and spotted the flames in the garage.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
How law enforcers handle corruption cases
How law enforcers handle corruption cases Are the police and prosecutors seriously investigating a Rp 1.3 trillion embezzlement case at state bank BNI? The answer is yes and no. Police and prosecutors usually gather data for the case files of suspects before filing formal charges. Not for Adrian Herling Waworuntu, though. Adrian had been detained for 120 days but was later freed because police could not find any evidence of his alleged involvement in the embezzlement case.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad Jusuf
Nation mourns the passing of Gen. Muhammad Jusuf Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar Former military chief Gen. (ret) Andi Muhammad Jusuf was buried on Thursday afternoon in a Muslim cemetery in Makassar, next to the grave of his only son, Jaury Jusuf Putra. The burial ceremony was led by the Indonesian Military (TNI) chief Gen. Endriartono Sutarto. All the military's top brass -- including Army chief Gen.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Merpati needs investors: Laksamana
Merpati needs investors: Laksamana Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The fate of state-owned carrier PT Merpati Nusantara Airlines and its some 4,000 employees might be "at stake" following the House of Representatives' decision to put off the privatization of the ailing airline, State Minister for State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two Asian records shattered at PON
Two Asian records shattered at PON Moch. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Following Sutrisno's world record on Wednesday, the second day of the powerlifting competition at the National Games saw two Asian records broken in the women's 52-kilogram category on Thursday. Lifters Marlina of Lampung and Dian Ros of East Java each managed to lift a total of 472.5 kilograms which surpassed the Asian record of 450 set by Lin Li-Ming of Chinese Taipei in 1998.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Carnage in Jakarta
Carnage in Jakarta The Jakarta Post, Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the presidential election. Officials said eight died and that some 150 from 182 victims had been released from hospital. Police suspect a suicide car bomb as the cause of the explosion, located in the midst of one of the capital's prime business districts.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Research library preserves country's great literature
Research library preserves country's great literature As part of World Literacy Day which fell on Sept. 8, The Jakarta Post's Leony Aurora has been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at a literary-research library. Time and bookworms have eaten away the edges of the translation of Alexandre Dumas' masterpiece The Count of Monte Cristo kept in the dim library of the HB Jassin Literary Documentation Center (PDS HB Jassin).
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir is a true hero
Munir is a true hero Munir's dedication and compassion for those in trouble was truly an example to us all. His outstanding courage was extremely moving and leaves many Indonesians feeling deeply bereft at his passing away. For someone relatively young he contributed so much to making Indonesia a kinder place and a more just place to live. I feel strongly that he should be buried in the Kalibata Heroes' Cemetery, for few civilian heroes get buried there now and he truly is a hero for this age.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witness
'I saw body parts strewn around me,' says bombing witness Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Ani glanced over at the group of police officers in front of the Australian Embassy in southern Jakarta while buying some noodles, like she did most mornings. The 22-year-old parking attendant at the nearby Gracia Tower was comforted by their presence. A police car was parked not far away. It was 10 in the morning.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega appeals for calm
Mega appeals for calm President Megawati Soekarnoputri called for calm and urged people to remain on the alert following Thursday's huge bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta. "I ask all Indonesians to stay united in fighting terrorism. Everybody should remain calm and alert," the President said after visiting bomb victims at the Metropolitan Medical Center Hospital close to the bomb site. Seven people were killed and 161 injured in the blast.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
MMC transformed into frontline hospital
MMC transformed into frontline hospital Urip Hudiono and Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The usually quiet Metropolitan Medical Center (MMC) was transformed into a scene of chaos and confusion moments after the explosion outside the nearby Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said. Doctors and staff rushed around the emergency room, treating the patients as they swarmed into the hospital in the dozens. Several doctors were standing by, ready to perform surgery on the more seriously injured.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unity
Religious leaders condemn bombing, call for unity The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, which killed at least seven people, drew strong nationwide condemnation, with many saying the latest terror attack would further tarnish the predominantly Muslim country's image.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Religion losing appeal in modern politics'
'Religion losing appeal in modern politics' Tiarma Siboro and M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The bulk of Muslim voters will choose Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono over Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept. 20 election runoff on the basis of his personality rather than his religious affinity, scholars say.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Honest leaders to solve crisis
Honest leaders to solve crisis From Koran Tempo Though some groups of people say there is no longer an economic crisis in the country, but honest leaders are still hard to find because this nation's moral crisis continues unabated. Honesty is the main asset need if we want to continue national development, and straight leaders are required as a model for the public to follow. Increasing debts, corruption, criminality and unrest reflect moral degradation.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Majority of Asians prefer Kerry than Bush: survey
Majority of Asians prefer Kerry than Bush: survey P. Parameswaran, Agence France-Presse, Washington A majority of Asians want Democratic party senator John Kerry at the White House, according to a global poll in which incumbent President George W. Bush was rebuffed by traditional U.S. allies. Of seven Asian nations which took part in the survey, China, Japan and Indonesia gave solid backing for Kerry while the Philippines stood behind Bush.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover
Stocks and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta stocks and rupiah closed lower on Thursday on the back of renewed security fears stemming from the deadly bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy. However, both capital and currency markets managed to bounce back in the afternoon trading session to regain some ground, in what dealers attributed to a mixture of the market's resilience toward shocks and bargain-hunting actions.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,786.22 6,087.73 6,471.09 6,402.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.40 5,172.68 5,496.73 5,440.24 Canadian dollar 1 7,579.07 6,801.24 7,227.13 7,153.04 Swiss franc 1 7,758.91 6,962.56 7,398.62 7,322.70 Danish krone 1 1,603.10 1,437.96 1,528.66 1,512.34 Euro 1 11,916.21 10,694.77 11,362.87 11,247.97 Poundsterling 1 17,469.54 15,678.36 16,658.34 16,489.34 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,253.72 1,125.34 1,195.50 1,183.55...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tourism to feel heat at the blast
Tourism to feel heat at the blast Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After bouncing back slowly from a series of bomb attacks, the nation's tourist industry may face another setback yet again, following a deadly blast near the Australian Embassy. Thursday's bombing was the latest blow to Indonesian tourism, having weathered the severe impacts from similar attacks: the JW Marriott Hotel attack on Aug. 5, 2003, in Jakarta, and the Oct. 12, 2002, Bali blasts.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast
Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast Rendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock Exchange
Stock Exchange Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 9, 2004: Shares Close Change Volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 440 -10 123,550,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 50,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 85 0 16,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 35,500 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 380 -10 40,000 Andhi Chandra 465 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,875 -50 653,000 Aneka Tambang 1,225 -50 20,727,000 Anta Express Tour &...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Blast rocks Jakarta
Blast rocks Jakarta The powerful bomb that exploded on Thursday outside the Australian Embassy in the Kuningan business district, South Jakarta, was the latest in a string of terrorist attacks across the country since 2000. At least seven people were killed and 161 others wounded in the blast, which came one year after a suicide bomb ripped through the JW Marriott Hotel on Aug. 5 in the nearby Mega Kuningan business district, nearly two years since the Oct.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conference
Indonesia features prominently at EUROSEAS conference Veeramalla Anjaiah, The Jakarta Post, Paris Over 400 scholars from all over the world -- mostly from Asia and Europe -- met in the French capital for four days of discussions on Asia-Europe ties, local autonomy, socio-religious conflicts and many other issues related to Indonesia and other Southeast Asian states.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Democracy and defiance
Democracy and defiance From Suara Karya Many politicians may consider democracy to consist only of differing opinions, hence some party executives defy decisions handed down by their principal organization. The actual meaning of democracy is, of course, people's sovereignty, which allows dissent within society. In this case, three elements of disagreement are involved. First is the thesis or opinion factor; second, the antithesis or counteropinion factor; and third, the synthesis factor.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
John, Deysi win 100m races
John, Deysi win 100m races Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Deysi Sumigar and John Murray are Indonesia's fastest woman and man respectively, winning the 100-meter races at the National Games here on Thursday. John Murray clocked a time of 10.87 seconds to win gold for Papua in the men's 100 meters. He beat Sukari and Erwin Heru of East Java, who finished with times of 10.82 seconds and 10.83 seconds, respectively.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozens
Communal clash in Lampung kills one and injures dozens Oyos Saroso H.N., The Jakarta Post, Bandarlampung A communal clash on Wednesday in Merakbatin village, Lampung province, left one person dead and dozens of others injured. The clash also damaged a house belonging to a local resident and a mosque in the village, which is located some 40 kilometers north of Bandarlampung, the capital of Lampung province. The dead victim was named as Suhaimi, 45, an employee of the State Plantation Company VII.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally The medal table on eighth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Thursday (as of 8.45 local time): 1 Jakarta 88 71 62 221 2 W. Java 52 42 52 147 3 E. Java 43 47 74 164 4 C. Java 37 40 44 121 5 Jambi 24 23 10 57 6 S. Sumatra 23 27 24 74 7 N. Sumatra 16 11 12 39 8 Riau 12 10 9 31 9 Lampung 12 9 9 30 10 E. Kalimantan 8 18 21 47 11 Papua 8 9 8 25 12 N. Sulawesi 7 6 5 18 13 Banten 6 5 23 34 14 S. Kalimantan 4 4 6 14 15 SE. Sulawesi 4 4 2 10 16 W. Kalimantan 4 3 6 13 17 W.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thais join RI family planning program
Thais join RI family planning program JAKARTA: A Thai mission led by the country's public health minister are attending a four-day program on the roles of Muslim leaders and family planning in Indonesia, which began on Thursday. During the program which is run by the National Family Planning Coordinating Board (BKKBN), 69 delegates, mostly Thai Muslim leaders, will observe and conduct a field visit to Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bali, the BKKBN said in its release.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Senior civil servant violates election law
Senior civil servant violates election law YOGYAKARTA: Despite the order from the home minister for all civil servants to remain neutral during the elections, the regent of Sleman in Yogyakarta openly stated on Thursday his support for President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the Sept. 20 runoff. Sleman regent Ibnu Subiyanto said he endorsed Megawati for what he called Megawati's impressive performance during her three years in office.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
World blast deadly Jakarta bombing
World blast deadly Jakarta bombing Agencies, Paris/Manila France, Britain and the Philippines led strong world condemnation of Thursday's car bomb attack which killed at least eight people outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta, with several governments pledging to pursue joint efforts to root out international terrorism. Eight people were killed and 168 injured in the Jakarta attack, which Australia blamed on Jamaah Islamiyah (JI), an extremist organization accused of links to Al-Qaeda.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars
Monas to have Rp 1b shuttle cars JAKARTA: The administration plans to buy two shuttle cars to take visitors of the National Monument (Monas) park on a one kilometer ride from the parking lot to the monument. Each car would accommodate 25 passengers. Head of Monas management board, Surya Dharma Basri, said on Thursday the city had allocated Rp 1 billion (US$107,641) in its budget for the plan.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b
Busway ticket sales reach Rp 25.1b JAKARTA: TransJakarta busway Management head Irzal Djamal said on Thursday that the 56 buses operating along the Blok M-Kota corridor had earned the company Rp 25.1 billion (US$2.69 million) from ticket sales since services began on Jan. 15 up to Sept. 8. He added that the busway had transported some 10.2 million passengers. The buses can transport 60,000 passengers per day, earning the company a daily revenue of between Rp 120 million and Rp 130 million.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 9 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,786.22 6,087.73 6,471.09 6,402.62 Brunei dollar 1 5,764.40 5,172.68 5,496.73 5,440.24 Canadian dollar 1 7,579.07 6,801.24 7,227.13 7,153.04 Swiss franc 1 7,758.91 6,962.56 7,398.62 7,322.70 Danish krone 1 1,603.10 1,437.96 1,528.66 1,512.34 Euro 1 11,916.21 10,694.77 11,362.87 11,247.97 Poundsterling 1 17,469.54 15,678.36 16,658.34 16,489.34 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,253.72 1,125.34 1,195.50 1,183.55...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta
The Jakarta Post/Jakarta At least seven were confirmed killed and over 180 injured in a bomb explosion outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning, just 11 days ahead of the country's presidential election. Officials said eight died and 182 were injured. Police suspect a suicide car bomb as the cause of the explosion, located in the midst of one of the capital's prime business districts.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world mark
Ambitious Edi dreams of hitting world mark Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Edi Zakaria, one of Indonesia's two athletics competitors at the Athens Olympics, set a new National Games record in the 110- meter hurdles here but the 20-year-old runner has set himself even higher target on the world stage. Edi said his sights were set on breaking not the Games record, or the national record but the world record time.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Economy to recover quickly from blast, says Dorodjatun
Economy to recover quickly from blast, says Dorodjatun Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is optimistic the economy will recover quickly from the shock of Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta, with the impact expected to be limited and short-lived. "Economic growth will quickly recover. The disturbance to the economy will only be temporary," Coordinating Minister for the Economy Dorodjatun Kuntjoro-Jakti said.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
List of Kuningan bomb fatalities
List of Kuningan bomb fatalities 1. Mukopir, 45, mechanic with PT Perusahaan Pembangunan state developer 2. Anton Sujarwo, 24, security guard at Australian Embassy 3. Suryadi, 46, gardener at Australian Embassy 4. Maria Eva Kumalawati, 27, housewife 5. Rini Dewi Puspita, 23, student at Perbanas banking school 6. Asep Saefuddin, 32, surveyor with BII Financial Center 7. Unidentified, torso found next to Plaza 89 building, currently at Soekanto Police Hospital Source: RSCM and Jakarta Police
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitives
Blast blamed on Malaysian fugitives Abdul Khalik and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It didn't take the police long to pin the blame for the deadly blast in front of the Australian Embassy here on Thursday on fugitive Malaysian bomb experts Azahari bin Husin and Noordin Moh. Top. National Police chief Gen.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEM
Myanmar a sticky issue for ASEM Syed Nadzri, New Straits Times, Kuala Lumpur Myanmar, long considered a thorn in ASEAN's side, has now grown to become an intractable sticking point in an inter- regional agenda. With barely a month before the fifth Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) starts in Hanoi, the military- ruled country seems to be causing a bellicose outlook which may stall the whole process. The Oct.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: Expert
Tapping of groundwater harm tank fish: Expert Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor A researcher with the Bogor Institute of Agriculture (IPB) has expressed concern that the condition at the Ornamental Fish Breeding and Marketing Center in Cibinong, Bogor regency, could be deteriorated due to the exploitation of groundwater in Cibinong and Ciseeng districts by industries. "Groundwater in both districts is an invaluable treasure for researchers like me.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fighting an uneven battle
Fighting an uneven battle The horrendous bomb attack that occurred in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan, South Jakarta, yesterday morning, hammers home the fact that there can be no respite in the fight against terrorism.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt may delay sale of SOEs
Govt may delay sale of SOEs Rendi A. Witular and Tony Hotland, Jakarta The government may have to delay the divestment of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) in the remaining period of this year, after a bomb exploded in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday. State Minister of State Enterprises Laksamana Sukardi said the government would not force the sale of stakes in the SOEs unless domestic security conditions returned to normal and the market had regained its confidence.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004
TV Today: Friday, September 10, 2004 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:05 Documentary 7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON 8:30 Music: Asik-Asik 10:30 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m. Music 1:00 News: Berita Siang 2:00 Music 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Children Drama 6:00 Sport News: Jurnal PON 6:30 Talk Show: Obrolan Wong Cilik 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 Talk Show: Gotong Royong 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Talk Show 10:30 Sports TPI 5:30 a.m.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmaker
Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmaker Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Magelang Young people here have taken to wearing T-shirts bearing the faces of international icons like "Che" Guevara or Bob Marley, as though local heroes aren't hip enough to revere. However, director Riri Reza and producer Mira Lesmana set out to tell the story of student activist of the 1960s, Soe Hok Gie, to the youth of today.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six die in double toll road accident
Six die in double toll road accident Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Six people were killed in an accident on the Jakarta-Merak toll road in the Cipondoh area, Tangerang municipality, on Thursday at around 1:15 a.m. The six fatalities were Syukur 40; Marto Septia, 62; Wardi, 40; Subekti, 38; Oentung, 36; and the driver Darsono. Five of them were members of the Community of Banten Development Promotion Board (BPPKB).
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir: Vanguard of reform
Munir: Vanguard of reform Sidney Jones, Singapore When I think of the people who had the most impact in bringing about a democratic Indonesia, Munir would be up there near the top. He was everything a human rights champion should be: principled, tough, smart, funny, and fearless. He stood up to people in power, he made them angry, he got threat after threat after threat, and he never gave up. Some accused Munir of blackening Indonesia's image abroad. But he didn't -- he enhanced it.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEM
Forum calls for social issues to be included in ASEM Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi The ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) People's Forum (AEPF) urged the governments of Asia and Europe on Thursday to establish a social forum, which in turn would contribute to the building of an Asian-European partnership and interaction with the official ASEM process.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. Market (2x25)
1. Market (2x25) Stock and rupiah hurt by bombing, but slowly recover 2. Merpati (1x30) Merpati needs investors: Laksamana 3. Tour (2x16) Tourism to feel heat of the blast 4. SOE (2x16) Govt may delay sale of SOEs
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water
PDAM Bekasi ready to supply water BEKASI: Deputy Mayor Solihin Sari said on Thursday the municipality's tap water operator, PDAM, would provide water for residents who could no longer rely on their wells due to drought. However, he was quoted as saying by Antara there was only enough water for household necessities, so residents had to use the water wisely. "I have instructed the relevant officials to monitor the condition of the residents' groundwater wells ...
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill
Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives will unlikely be able to finish deliberating the Indonesian Military (TNI) bill before ending its five-year term early next month, as many contentious issues remain unresolved, lawmakers say. The House was scheduled to endorse the bill on Sept. 21, 2004, but it may have to delay it, after failing to reach agreements with the government on several crucial issues in the bill.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 42
1 x 42 'Religion losing appeal in modern politics' JP/4/tni 2 x 25 Contentious issues force House to delay TNI bill JP/5/MUNIR 2 x 25 Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people JP/5/AMOK 2 x 26 Communal clash in Lampung kills one, injures dozens JP/5/egon 1 x 28 2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Witnesses recount bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy
*Witnesses recount bomb blast in front of the Australian embassy Page 2 *Religious influence wanes in contemporary politics: survey Page 4 *Munir: Vanguard of reform Page 6 *Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17 Page 8 *Pakistani jets launch attack on militants, 50 dead Page 9 *Poland win gets Sven, England out of trouble Page 11 *Govt may delay divestment programs after bomb blast Page 13 *Soe Hok Gie story told by young filmmaker Page 17
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people
Munir, through the eyes of the Acehnese people Ibnu Mat Noor, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh The death of Munir has shocked activists and leaders in the nation's capital, as well as many Achenese, whose rights he fought for. Many Achenese have said his presence in the war-torn province emboldened them, after living amid conflict for years. A villager from Kembang Tanjong in Pidie, Syarifah Nurhayati, told The Jakarta Post over the phone on Tuesday night, "I'm very sad.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Franz calls for real truth on commission
Franz calls for real truth on commission JAKARTA: Philosopher and rights campaigner Franz Magnis Suseno urged on Thursday for selection of people with credibility and integrity to sit on the 21-member Truth and Reconciliation Commission, which will be set up in the next several months. Speaking during a discussion on the newly approved commission, he said the demand for justice would be the most important goal of the establishment of the commission.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia-Singapore relations
Indonesia-Singapore relations I refer to the letter by R. Rais published in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 1 titled Singapore ties: No opportunity lost in response to the article RI-S'pore ties: Opportunity lost on Aug. 25 by AM Hendropriyono. Rais' letter raises interesting issues. He accused Singapore of being a haven for criminals and contraband. However, it is well known that Singapore strongly enforce its laws which are held in high regard internationally.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Providing real services for the public
Providing real services for the public Piet Soeprijadi, Jakarta Graeme Macmillan, in his article Improving performance through public service reform (The Jakarta Post, Aug. 23), outlined the need for public service reform and made suggestions on how to improve public sector management to lift Indonesia's economic, social and environmental performance. The article touched the real needs of the public.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australians shaken, but go on despite bombing
Australians shaken, but go on despite bombing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta It began as a regular day at the Australian Embassy on Thursday morning as staff went about their duties and applicants began lining up for visas inside the compound. Little did they know that, just over 2.5 hours into the business day at 10:30 a.m., they would experience the most traumatic event of their lives.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts
2,000 flee as Mt. Egon erupts Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Mount Egon in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted for the second time in months, forcing the evacuation of some 2,000 villagers from the slopes of the volcano, officials said on Thursday. The villagers evacuated their homes as the mountain, located in Sikka regency, belched out rocks, sand, ash and lava. No casualties were reported as white smoke spewed into the air up to a height of 3,000 meters.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweep
Taufik beats Simon to spoil Jakarta bid for gold sweep Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Taufik Hidayat and the women's doubles pair of Lilyana Natsir and Nathalia spoiled Jakarta's bid for a golden sweep in the badminton competition at the National Games (PON), which ended here on Thursday at the Dempo Badminton Hall in Jakabaring.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Too many private cars in capital'
'Too many private cars in capital' The increasing number of private vehicles in the capital is likely related to the poor public transportation available. The operation of busway since early this year, which is considered a suitable alternative for private car owners, is yet to reduce traffic congestion in the city. Of 60,000 busway passengers per day, only 14 percent previously drove to work. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue.
Fri, 10 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17
Revised 3-in-1 hours to kick in on Sept. 17 Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The revised three-in-one traffic policy along major thoroughfares, which starts the three-people-per-car restriction later in the afternoon, will go into effect starting on Sept. 17, an official says. The revision -- in which the restriction starts from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. -- is half an-hour later than the existing policy that runs from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.