Archive: 11 September 2004
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Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Big spender Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spree
Big spender Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spree Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Taufik Kiemas, the powerful husband of incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri, has continued distributing donations across the country, a move that has been criticized as a thinly veiled attempt to buy votes before the legal campaign period begins. Just 10 days ahead of the second round of the presidential elections on Sept.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Choking Haze forces more schools in Jambi to close
Choking Haze forces more schools in Jambi to close Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Jambi Many more schools were closed on Friday in Jambi province as choking haze continued to blanket the area. Haze also enveloped other provinces in Sumatra and Kalimantan provinces, while local authorities in Central Kalimantan province even sought help from the central government.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Poor coordination' allows bombing
'Poor coordination' allows bombing Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Lack of coordination among security officers has been blamed for what has been seen as a poor early warning system, which is one reason they were unable to prevent Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Legislators and an analyst on Friday urged the intelligence and the security offices to improve coordination in anticipation of more terrorist attacks.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir's burial set for Sunday
Munir's burial set for Sunday The body of leading rights campaigner Munir is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Saturday for burial, after doctors in the Netherlands completed an autopsy. One of Munir's colleagues, Todung Mulya Lubis, said Munir's remains would be flown directly to Malang in East Java soon after arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary arts
Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary arts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite Thursday's bombing at the Australian Embassy, the Jakarta Art Summit 2004, featuring local and international artistes, will be going ahead. It will explore various aspects of contemporary performance, with a particular focus on the visual arts during the month-long event. Chairman of the festival's artistic board Putu Wijaya remains optimistic about prospects for the summit.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
15 former councillors named suspects
15 former councillors named suspects JAKARTA: Fifteen former councillors in Depok municipality were named suspects on Friday in a Rp 9 billion (US$970,141) graft case. They will be summoned for questioning on Tuesday, Jakarta Police spokesman Sr. Comr. Tjiptono said. The 15 suspects, along with seven other suspects who have been detained since last week, were members of the Depok Council's budget committee. The suspects allegedly misused Rp 9 billion from the Rp 15 billion 2002 budget.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Blast victims fund set up
Blast victims fund set up The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Australian government has set up a US$700 million fund for the victims of the deadly bombing outside its embassy in Jakarta in an expression of concern and friendship between the two neighboring countries. Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced on Friday that the money would be used to help provide emergency care for the victims of Thursday's blast, which killed nine people and injured more than 180 others.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/Mulkan Salmona
JP/Mulkan Salmona PLASMA TV: Two saleswomen demonstrate Samsung's new flat-screen Plasma TV at a launch recently. The sales of Plasma TVs in the Indonesian market are on the rise thanks to an increased demand from buyers.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Top GAM guerrilla leader killed in clash
Top GAM guerrilla leader killed in clash Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A top Free Aceh Movement (GAM) guerrilla leader was reported killed on Thursday following an armed clash between rebel forces and Indonesian military (TNI) personnel in East Aceh. Lt. Col.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papuan man shot dead in scuffle
Papuan man shot dead in scuffle Nethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post/Jayapura A 25-year-old resident from the Papua city of Wamena was shot dead on Friday, as he tried to forcibly take a firearm from a police officer who was guarding the Tolikora regent's house, police said. Frans Alua died from gunshot wounds to the neck and left arm during the struggle with Second Brig. Abraham Inggamer, 21, at around 6:30 a.m.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, September 11, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, September 11, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:05 Documentary 7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON 8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Sports 11:30 Dangdut Music 1:00 p.m.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Government won't cancel bond issue: Official
Government won't cancel bond issue: Official The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will proceed with plan to issue between Rp 2 trillion (US$215.05 million) and Rp 3 trillion worth of bonds later this month despite the latest major bombing. "The plan is still on track," Herwidayatmo, a member of the government's bond management committee, told reporters on Friday. A suicide car bomb exploded outside the Australian Embassy on Thursday, killing at least nine people and injured more than 180.
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3 x 18] Hey, big spender, Taufik gets out the wallet in poll spree JP/5/shoot 1 x 31 Papuan man shot dead in scuffle JP/5/HAZE 2 x 25 Choking haze forces more schools in Jambi to close JP/5/5PALACE 2 x 27 Rival faction crowns sultan to replace Pakoeboewono XII
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Denpasar As families buried their loved ones, and while vigils and protests expressed people's sorrow and anger, police were trying to verify their suspicions that two suicide bombers were behind Thursday's attack outside the Australian Embassy that left nine people dead and over 180 injured. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security guard recalls horror of Thursday embassy attack
Security guard recalls horror of Thursday embassy attack Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Syahromi got on his feet in a daze and saw a colleague, Anton Sujarwo, lying motionless near the door of the Australian embassy guard post where they worked as security guards. Wedged in between Anton's body and pieces of glass was a little girl, with her clothes blown off. Syahromi carefully picked up five-year-old Elisabeth Manuela Bambina Musu.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally The medal table on ninth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Friday: 1 Jakarta 98 85 70 253 2 W. Java 57 53 63 173 3 E. Java 52 56 88 196 4 C. Java 40 42 49 131 5 S. Sumatra 26 29 28 84 6 Jambi 24 23 13 60 7 Papua 15 11 10 36 8 E. Kalimantan 13 20 27 60 9 Lampung 13 10 9 32 10 Riau 12 11 12 35 11 N. Sulawesi 12 6 5 23 12 N. Sumatra 11 12 16 39 13 S. Sulawesi 7 9 7 23 14 Banten 6 6 24 36 15 S. Kalimantan 6 5 7 18 16 Yogyakarta 5 8 10 23 17 W.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'It's tiring driving in Jakarta'
'It's tiring driving in Jakarta' The strong sales reported at the ongoing Jakarta Motor Show in Senayan, Central Jakarta, indicate car demand remains high. Transportation observers often link the increasing number of private vehicles on the roads with the poor public transportation provided by the city administration. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue. Savitri, 38, is a housewife.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta blast dominates regional media coverage
Jakarta blast dominates regional media coverage The bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta dominated regional newspapers on Friday but opinions were divided over the political impact of the attack. At least nine people died and 180 injured in an attack that would have repercussions for upcoming Australian elections and raised questions over the ability of Indonesia to tackle terrorism, according to editorials from across the region.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Price of paper
Price of paper What a strange letter from Dennis Nelson on Fantastic price of paper in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7. I have been staying in Ubud, Bali, for the last 13 years -- two months every year. All the time The Post was available in the local supermarket every day. TON WILDSCHUT Bathmen, The Netherlands
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega to open, close presidential dialog
Mega to open, close presidential dialog M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri will get the first opportunity to shine in the planned presidential dialogs, after she and her running mate Hasyim were drawn to appear first on stage. The draw by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Friday gave Megawati and Hasyim the first of two hours allocated on the first day of the three-day official campaign period between Sept. 14 and Sept. 16.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEAN
Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEAN Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will continue supporting the country's automotive and electronic industries after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) liberalize the sectors in 2007, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The great reverse
The great reverse Both Southeast Asia and the U.S. have to adjust to China's rising star Marvin Ott Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington "Let him who tied the bell on the tiger take it off -- whoever started the trouble should end it." -- That is how China's ambassador to Singapore recently asked his host country to repair the ties damaged by a Singapore leader's visit to Taiwan.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
UPN 'Veteran' grants lab equipment to schools
UPN 'Veteran' grants lab equipment to schools YOGYAKARTA: Private-run National Development University (UPN) "Veteran" Yogyakarta on Wednesday granted local high schools here with a tool for measuring the speed of sound waves (kecepatan gelombang bunyi) and rocks (batuan) as visual aids.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
History's demise
History's demise The passing of Andi M. Jusuf earlier this week marked not only the death of a loyal soldier, but also the demise of our history. Soft-spoken and popular among his men, Jusuf rose through the ranks to serve as military commander between 1978 and 1983, ending his public service as chairman of the Supreme Audit Agency. He also served in a number of other senior positions, including minister of basic industries under president Sukarno.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Garbage and floods
Garbage and floods From Koran Tempo It is a fact that one of the main causes of flooding in Jakarta is garbage blocking the flow of water in the city's rivers and canals. Therefore, I suggest that Governor Sutiyoso tightly control the sanitation agency as regards the transportation of garbage from neighborhoods to dumps. Garbagemen should be paid at least the regional minimum wage, and civil servants should be held responsible for sanitation work.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
ASF to issue Rp 1t in bonds
ASF to issue Rp 1t in bonds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Financing company PT Astra Sedaya Finance (ASF) plans to issue a Rp 1 trillion (US$107.18 million) worth of bonds in October to help increase automobile sales. The company, which is the financing unit of the country's largest automotive producer PT Astra Internasional, plans to use the proceeds from the bonds issuance to provide more loans for consumers wishing to buy cars and motorcycles.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The ties that bind
The ties that bind Relations between Indonesia and Australia are going through another testing time following the bomb attack outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta on Thursday. There is no doubt that the perpetrators were targeting Australia, either the property or the people inside it. No one inside was hurt thanks to the heavily fortified structure designed to withstand precisely that kind of attack. Still, among the nine victims outside were a gardener and security guards of the embassy.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Islamic discourses on interreligious issues in Indonesia
Islamic discourses on interreligious issues in Indonesia Mujiburrahman Paris Over the past two decades, debates and controversies have abounded among Indonesian Muslims on the interpretations of Islamic theological and legal doctrines on interreligious relations. The variety of Muslim opinion stems from their different methods of interpretation, socio-political developments in the country and transnational interactions.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Get the devil out of TV
Get the devil out of TV From Republika While many people in our community are busy commenting on the teenage film Kiss Me Quick, I am more interested in commenting on our television programs. It is obvious to TV viewers that many, if not most, of our TV programs include scenes featuring ghosts. Some TV stations even have special programs dedicated to ghosts and supernatural beings. Unfortunately, our community leaders do not seem concerned by this phenomenon.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb threats in Jakarta
Bomb threats in Jakarta Regarding the bombing on Sept. 9, I only have to say that it is quite sad how the Indonesian authorities are handling current terrorist bomb threats, given the fact that Indonesian authorities have had information from USA and Australia of possible bomb threats in Jakarta. How many more innocent people have to die or have to be injured until someone actually does something? What exactly have the Indonesian authorities done to prevent incidents like these up to now?
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The winds of change in Malaysia
The winds of change in Malaysia Maxine Hon Jakarta 2. Pro14 -- The great reverse 1 x 45 SE Asia and U.S. have to adjust to China's power Marvin Ott Yale Center for the Study of Globalization Washington 3. Pro14 -- Is freedom enough? 1 x 30 Civil, political rights for democracy Nicolas Tenzer Project Syndicate
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police arrest bomb suspect
Police arrest bomb suspect BANDUNG: Police officers have arrested two persons in Bandung, believed to be the perpetrators behind the bombing of a gambling den on Jl. Braga here two months ago, a police officer said on Friday. The two suspects, who were arrested in a house on Jl. Martadinata here on Wednesday evening, were identified as Iyus Nurimin, 27 and Tedra Putra, 47.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Brawling students cause a traffic congestion
Brawling students cause a traffic congestion Around 200 students of the Christian University of Indonesia (UKI) and YAI Persada Indonesia University renewed fighting on Friday, following a similar incident on Tuesday, which resulted in 36 injured. The fresh brawl caused a traffic jam in front of the YAI campus on Jl. Diponegoro, Central Jakarta, and surrounding side- streets. The students hurled rocks, bottles, sticks, molotov cocktails and firecrackers at each other from 30 meters away.
Sat, 11 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.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lucrative prizes for
Lucrative prizes for the head of terrorists Kornelius Purba Jakarta Dr. Azahari and others suspected of terrorism have stayed a step ahead of the police for two years. So, why haven't the police asked for the public's help to apprehend them? It's a very serious matter for Indonesia and the international community: Terrorist attacks are claiming more victims, and no one knows when the killing will stop.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. ROUNDUP: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30
1. ROUNDUP: 55 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 30 Police suspect suicide bombers 2. DOWNER: 36 pt, 3.5 cols, 1 x 25 Blast victims fund set up 3 MANUELA: 32 pt, 2.5 cols, 2 x 17 Manuela flown to S'pore for treatment 4. ARTSUMMIT-1: 32 pt, 6 cols, 1 x 50 Summit to offer wide variety of contemporary arts
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Security guard recalls horror of embassy blast Page 2
*Security guard recalls horror of embassy blast Page 2 *Mega to open and close staged dialog Page 4 *More gifts from Mega's husband before poll Page 5 *Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta Page 6 *Embassies request additional security following blast Page 8 *Bush, Kerry feud over Vietnam, Iraq, Darfur Page 9 *American agony as Agassi, Roddick exit U.S. Open Page 11 *KPPU sees fault in tanker sale Page 13 *TV stations explore local traditions Page 17
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tobacco firm backs shooting meet
Tobacco firm backs shooting meet JAKARTA: The upcoming AustralAsia Shooting Championship IPSC Level IV, an inter-continental practical shooting championship, has received a sponsorship commitment from a cigarette maker, PT HM Sampoerna. "The championship will be supported by PT HM Sampoerna, Tbk, through its brand Dji Sam Soe Super Premium," a statement said here on Friday. The championship will run from Nov. 27 to Dec.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Denpasar As families buried their loved ones, and while vigils and protests expressed people's sorrow and anger, police were trying to verify their suspicions that two suicide bombers were behind Thursday's attack outside the Australian Embassy that left nine people dead and over 180 injured. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta blast dominates world media with views split over effects
Jakarta blast dominates world media with views split over effects The bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta dominated Asian newspapers on Friday but opinions were divided over the political impact of the attack. At least nine people died and 180 injured in an attack that would have repercussions for upcoming Australian elections and raised questions over the ability of Indonesia to tackle terrorism, according to editorials from across the region.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta
Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta Shafiah Fifi Muhibat, Jakarta As we commemorate the third anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 tragedy in New York, the conduct of a more visible global "war on terror" requires a reassessment. High profile acts of terrorism change how governments and their leaders see the world. After Sept.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/3/MUNIR
JP/3/MUNIR Munir's burial set for Sunday JAKARTA: The body of leading rights campaigner Munir is expected to arrive in Indonesia on Saturday for burial, after doctors in the Netherlands completed an autopsy. One of Munir's colleagues, Todung Mulya Lubis, said Munir's remains would be flown directly to Malang in East Java soon after arrival at Soekarno-Hatta Airport at 5 p.m. on Saturday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Community-based movement succesful
Community-based movement succesful Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Community-based movements have proven effective in overcoming reoccurring problems in neighborhoods as revealed by some subdistrict chiefs. Notorious for its brawls, Manggarai subdistrict in South Jakarta, has started to see a decrease in the number of fights. "At first, I didn't know what to do to end the brawls that occur almost every day.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta bombing draws int'l defiance, condemnation
Jakarta bombing draws int'l defiance, condemnation Agencies Jakarta/Washington The United States and the United Nations strongly condemned on Thursday (Friday Jakarta time) the bomb attack outside the Australian Embassy in Indonesia. U.S. President George W. Bush condemned the bombing and offered his sympathies to the victims' families, White House spokesman Scott McClellan said. "This is yet another attack against civilized people everywhere.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Young Felicia fired up by pool challenge
Young Felicia fired up by pool challenge Muhammad Uzair, The Jakarta Post/Palembang She is only 12 years old but she has already beaten older girls in the swimming pool. Competing against the more experienced Magdalena Susanto of Jambi and Renate Lumban Toruan of Jakarta, Felicia did not feel overawed and swam her way to victory in the 200-meter breaststroke, in 2:45.66 seconds, to give East Java one of its six gold in swimming.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bomb blast may stall recovery
Bomb blast may stall recovery Puspa Delima Amri, Jakarta Shock, anger and frustration are probably three words that best describe the current mood of many Indonesians.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Aussie-RI joint theater strengthens ties
Aussie-RI joint theater strengthens ties Sri Wahyuni, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta Amid a rice field in a small village in Yogyakarta, 2,000 people gathered last Saturday evening to watch a theatrical performance. Meanwhile, the director stood in the "wings" hoping that rain wouldn't fall and turn the stage to mud. The story of Kembalinya Legenda Sawung Galing (The Sawung Galing Legend Returns) -- played out against a giant backdrop, onto which scenes of the jungle were projected.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Price of paper
Price of paper What a strange letter from Dennis Nelson on Fantastic price of paper in The Jakarta Post on Sept. 7. I have been staying in Ubud, Bali, for the last 13 years -- two months every year. All the time The Post was available in the local supermarket every day. TON WILDSCHUT Bathmen, The Netherlands
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Embassies ask for extra security
Embassies ask for extra security Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The day after a bomb exploded outside the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said in Kuningan, South Jakarta, the Jakarta Police have been inundated with calls from embassies requesting assistance in securing their premises. However, in general, the city was quiet on Friday, which also may have had something to do with the long weekend coming up.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 11, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 11, 2004 Exhibitions * Fine Arts Gareng - Petruk (Tribute to Tatang S), by Bambang 'Toko' Wicaksono, the Gallery of Kedai Kebun Forum Restaurant, Jl. Tirtodipuran No. 3 (0274 376114), until Sept. 22. * Ceramic Saat Detik Detak by Jenny Lee, Via Via Cafe, Jl. Prawirotaman 24B (Tel. 0274 386557), until Sept. 24. * Posters Les Goncourt, the Gallery of LIP - Lembaga Indonesia Perancis, Jl. Sagan No. 3 (Tel. 0274 566520), until Sept. 30.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
More families turn to digital home entertainment
More families turn to digital home entertainment Sudibyo M. Wiradji The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Digital audiovisual equipment, such as Plasma and LCD TVs, or digital TV projectors, have gradually become must-have household appliances for well-to-do families. Two or three years ago, such digital gadgets could only be found at star-rated hotels or plush offices.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Manuela flown to S'pore for treatment
Manuela flown to S'pore for treatment Leony Aurora and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta/Tangerang A five-year-old girl who was critically injured in the Australian Embassy blast was flown to Singapore on Friday to receive specialist treatment. Elisabeth Manuela Bambina Musu's chances of full recovery were "quite high", said Charles van Reenan, a medical director with SOS International that conducted the evacuation, as quoted by The Associated Press.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Golkar issues pro-Mega circular
Golkar issues pro-Mega circular Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Golkar Party's central board has issued a circular ordering all regional chapters to support the reelection bid of President Megawati Soekarnoputri in the election runoff on Sept. 20. Golkar chairman Akbar Tandjung said on Friday all party executives and members must adhere to the circular, otherwise they could face party sanctions.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
ZPG distributes free condom
ZPG distributes free condom MANADO, North Sulawesi: The Zero Population Growth Foundation (ZPG), a non-governmental organization, has distributed some 4,000 free condoms to sex workers and their customers here. The free distribution program for sex workers and the customers was kicked off on July 8 and will run through October. Denny Rompas, the program manager of ZPG, said that the free condoms were distributed in brothel complexes throughout North Sulawesi province.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security overshadows Australia poll budget splurge
Security overshadows Australia poll budget splurge Paul Tait Reuters/Canberra Security fears after a deadly car bomb blast outside Australia's embassy in Jakarta overshadowed campaigning for an Oct. 9 election, pushing aside even a multi-billion dollar budget bonanza announced on Friday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tour de Merapi 2004 on offer
Tour de Merapi 2004 on offer YOGYAKARTA: Four regencies in Yogyakarta and Central Java are offering a one-day motorcycle tour on Sept. 26, 2004 visiting varied tourist destinations around Mount Merapi. Head of Sleman administration's public relations Sudarningsih, the event, called Tour de Merapi 2004, is jointly organized to mark the World Tourism Day that falls on Sept. 27, and the 4th Keraton Nusantara Festival (Festival of Palaces) to be held in Yogyakarta this month.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Denpasar As families buried their loved ones, and while vigils and protests expressed people's sorrow and anger, police were trying to verify their suspicions that two suicide bombers were behind Thursday's attack outside the Australian Embassy that left nine people dead and over 180 injured. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt, NGOs at odds over labor bill
Govt, NGOs at odds over labor bill Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government and the House of Representatives, and an alliance of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are divided over the contentious bill on the protection of migrant workers, and how to minimize violence against them. The government has emphasized the law and export procedures, while the NGOs have paid more attention to workers' protection, ranging from the recruitment process to their arrival home.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Human trafficker nabbed on Bintan
Human trafficker nabbed on Bintan BATAM, Riau Islands: Police officers foiled a prostitute trafficking attempt on Thursday night in Sri Bintan Putra International port, Batam regency, Tanjung Pinang district on Bintan island. Chief of Tanjung Pinang police's detectives Adj. Comr. Herry Heriawan said on Friday that police arrested human trafficker suspect Syamsul at the port.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
No panic reaction
No panic reaction Although the financial market in Jakarta did not panic after Thursday's bomb attack near the Australian embassy compound, it is no longer business as usual in so far as the market's perception of Indonesia's country risk is concerned. The huge terrorist attack, the third in the past three years, certainly increased the degree of concern about security and safety affairs -- the No. 1 enemy for investors and tourists.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Clean-up fraud
Clean-up fraud From Warta Kota In connection with the claim by certain parties -- Indonesia Asri, Jakarta Asri and the Indonesia-Australia Action Committee (IACT) -- that the Clean Up Indonesia/Indonesia Bersih program is part of their activities, I must clarify the matter as follows. Clean Up Indonesia/Indonesia Bersih is fully under the auspices of Yayasan Indonesia Bersih (the Clean Up Indonesia Foundation) and has no relationship whatsoever with the other parties.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JI claims responsibility for bomb attack: Website
JI claims responsibility for bomb attack: Website Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta A group calling itself the East Asia Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) claimed responsibility for Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. An Arabic-language website posted a statement saying the group was behind the bombing that killed nine people and injured 182 others. The authenticity of the claim could not be confirmed.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/PIJAT
JP/5/PIJAT Massage business thrives in Batam Fadli The Jakarta Post/Batam Many people are prepared to travel halfway across Jakarta, battling heavy traffic for an hour's massage with a skilled therapist, and, finally, the chance to relax. On Batam, however, Balinese and Thai massage, as well as reflexology, centers are easy to find, with 40 centers catering for a population of 560,000. Most massage centers on Batam employ 10 to 30 therapists.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police set up team for Freeport case
Police set up team for Freeport case JAYAPURA, Papua: The National Police have set up a 25-member team to follow up on the findings of the joint police and U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into the 2002 shooting near the Freeport mine here, an official said. Papua Police chief Insp. Gen Timbul Silaen said on Friday he had been named to head the team, which will begin work next week.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Febi wins tennis gold for Jakarta
Febi wins tennis gold for Jakarta Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Febi Widiyanto lived up to his number one status by winning the men's singles to contribute one of the golds Jakarta grabbed on the tennis court at the National Games here on Friday. West Java also ended the day with two gold haul while Central Java took one. Top seed Febi crushed rival Prima Simpatiaji of Central Java 7-6 (8), 6-4.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rival faction crowns sultan to replace Pakoeboewono XII
Rival faction crowns sultan to replace Pakoeboewono XII Blontank Poer, The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Prince Hangabehi was crowned Sultan of Surakarta on Friday at Surakarta Palace, succeeding his late father, Pakoeboewono XII, marred by a controversy surrounding the legitimacy of the succession.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati to open and close staged dialog
Megawati to open and close staged dialog M. Taufiqurrahman The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri will get the first opportunity to shine in the planned presidential dialogs, after she and her running mate Hasyim were drawn to appear first on stage. The draw by the General Elections Commission (KPU) on Friday gave Megawati and Hasyim the first of two hours allocated on the first day of the three-day official campaign period between Sept. 14 and Sept. 16.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Facts behind 'Supersemar'
Facts behind 'Supersemar' buried with 'Pak' Jusuf Former minister of defense/Armed Forces commander Gen. (ret) Muhammad Jusuf passed away last Wednesday. There are several points to be noted about his death. First, because he was a real general who showed genuine empathy and compassion toward his soldiers. It is no wonder that soldiers idolized him for his efforts to improve their lives.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats
ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats My father and another relative have received improper treatment including rude remarks and threats from an ANZ Panin debt collector who calls himself Alex Lebang for the last few years, because the relative owes Rp 1.3 million on his credit card to the bank. In fact, my ailing father and myself have no debts with the bank, and despite my report to ANZ Panin management, the threats have continued.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP calls for stepped up intelligence sharing
RP calls for stepped up intelligence sharing Agencies Manila/Kuala Lumpur The Philippines on Friday urged Southeast Asian countries to step up intelligence and information sharing, saying a deadly bombing in Indonesia shows the terrorist threat continues. "We may have continued to score big against terrorists, but the attack at the Australian Embassy in Indonesia's capital clearly indicates that the challenge is indeed far from over," presidential spokesman Ignacio Bunye said in a statement.
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Deysi and Desi win third gold on track and field
Deysi and Desi win third gold on track and field Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Deysi Sumigar of North Sulawesi won her third track gold medal of the National Games here on Friday in the 4x100 relay. She teamed with Deybi Caroles, Suryanita Olii and Diana Walean to set a new Games record of 46.82 seconds, just breaking the old record of 46.83 seconds. It was Deysi's third gold after victories in the 100 meters and 200 meters.
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LG Electronics help 200 needy students
LG Electronics help 200 needy students YOGYAKARTA: Giant electronics manufacturer PT LG Electronics Indonesia (LGEIN) has distributed scholarships to 200 students of 50 Junior High Schools across Yogyakarta province, each of whom will receive a yearly scholarship of Rp 830,000.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Buying guns, explosives, passport as easy as buying rice
Buying guns, explosives, passport as easy as buying rice Sidney Jones, Singapore Indonesia has more victims to mourn after yet another attack that killed and maimed ordinary civilians. The same criminals behind the Christmas Eve bombings, the Bali bombs, and the Marriott attack, and numerous equally lethal bombings in the Philippines, are the likely perpetrators. The name those criminals have given themselves is Jamaah Islamiyah, "Islamic Community".
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Another terrorist bomb attack on Indonesia
Another terrorist bomb attack on Indonesia The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore Thursday's bomb blast outside the Australian embassy in Jakarta raises important questions about the timing, intention and consequences. It occurred two days before the third anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States, but it also came days before Indonesia's Sept. 20 presidential election run-off and a month before elections in Australia.
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Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast
Police suspect suicide bombers behind blast The Jakarta Post Jakarta/Bandung/Cirebon/Denpasar Police are trying to verify their suspicions that two suicide bombers were behind Thursday's attack outside the Australian Embassy that left nine people dead and over 180 injured. National Police chief of detectives Comr. Gen.
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KPPU sees fault in tanker sale
KPPU sees fault in tanker sale Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) said on Friday it had discovered "strong indications" that Law No. 5/1999 on monopolies and unfair competition was violated in the sale of two oil tankers by state oil and gas company PT Pertamina.
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Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 10, 2004:
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sep. 10, 2004: Trading Shares Close Change volume Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 455 15 65,203,500 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 AGIS Tbk 95 0 352,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 90 5 324,000 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 950 0 2,328,000 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alumindo Light 395 15 500 Andhi Chandra 465 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,925 50 235,500 Aneka Tambang 1,325 100 18,437,000 Anta Express Tour & Travel 80...
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Radio silenced during election
Radio silenced during election JAKARTA: The Ministry of Communications has banned the use of shortwave radios beginning next week in order not to disturb the presidential election runoff and the Annual Session of the People's Consultative Assembly. According to a circular issued by the ministry's Directorate General of Post and Telecommunications, shortwave radio users must halt all radio communications seven days prior to the runoff on Sept.
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City vows to pay for victims's treatment
City vows to pay for victims's treatment The city administration will cover all medical expenses for the treatment of the victims of the bomb blast that occurred on Thursday in front of the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta. "The cost of the medical treatment of the bomb victims, without exception, will be covered by the administration through the City Health Agency," City Hall spokesman Muhayat told reporters on Friday.
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Lucrative prizes for the terrorists' head Kornelius Purba Jakarta 2. Mujib -- Islamic discourses on inter-religious issues in Indonesia 1 x 30 Islam and inter-religion ties Mujiburrahman Paris 3. War11 -- War on terror is being lost 2 x 23 The U.S. and British-led war on terror is being lost Richard Norton-Taylor Guardian News Service London
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Beloved daughter still awaits father's return
Beloved daughter still awaits father's return Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "Come on, Ibu, let's both knock harder so Ayah will hear us and wake up from his sleep..." Nur Qomariyah could not find the words and nor did she have the heart to tell her five-year-old daughter Isma Rizki Amalia, who was knocking on Asep Saefudin's coffin, that her father was not just sleeping. Asep was killed after a bomb exploded outside the Australian Embassy on Jl.
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Global war on terror and car bomb in Jakarta Shafiah Fifi Muhibat Jakarta 2. Puspa -- Blast in Kuningan may stall economic recovery 1 x 30 Bomb blast may stall recovery Puspa Delima Amri Jakarta
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Investors remain keen on Permata: PPA
Investors remain keen on Permata: PPA The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Undeterred by the latest bomb attack, investors vying to acquire a majority stake in Bank Permata remain committed to the sale, and are even asking the government to increase the size of the stake being sold, the Asset Management Company (PPA) said on Friday.
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Authorities criticized for lack of coordination
Authorities criticized for lack of coordination Kurniawan Hari The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Lack of coordination among security officers has been blamed for what has been seen as a poor early warning system, which is one reason they were unable to prevent Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Legislators and an analyst on Friday urged the intelligence and the security offices to improve coordination in anticipation of more terrorist attacks.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
I Wayan Sadra
I Wayan Sadra Gedung Kesenian Jakarta Sept. 12 and 13, 2004 Organized disobedience as creative energy Disobedience is a negative aspect of human behavior. However, for I Wayan Sadra, his life's journey has led him to incorporate disobedience as a form of creative energy for both life and his music compositions. Sadra is a farmer's son and a grandson of Undagi (an architect) born Aug. 1, 1953, in Banjar Kaliungu Kaja, Denpasar.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Winds of change in Malaysia
Winds of change in Malaysia Maxine Hon Jakarta Six years ago this month, Malaysia was plunged into its greatest political and social upheaval since the riots of the late 1960s. Now, that saga's closing chapter has apparently been written.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Antiterror center lost in action
Antiterror center lost in action Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta On Sept. 9, 2003, Governor Sutiyoso launched the distribution of 50,000 16-page manuals containing information on some antiterrorist tips in a ceremony at Plaza Senayan, Central Jakarta. The event was widely covered by the media and attended by hundreds of people. Fast-forward one year later, though, and nobody thought of the manuals until a bomb exploded outside the Australian Embassy on Jl.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
West Java strikes double in tae kwon do
West Java strikes double in tae kwon do Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Utami Dewi and Bayu Firmansyah gave West Java two golds while Jakarta and Central Java took one apiece on the opening day of taekwondo competition at the National Games here on Friday. Utami stunned favorite Rahadewinata of East Java with a convincing 9-4 win in the women's flyweight bout to chalk up her first win in three meetings between the two.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah, stocks recover from bomb incident
Rupiah, stocks recover from bomb incident Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The Indonesian currency and stock markets staged a quick recovery on Friday, as hopes are high that the deadly bombing a day earlier will not undermine the economy or sabotage the presidential election. The rupiah closed higher at Rp 9,280 per dollar, up from 9,330 the previous day. The local unit breached the 9,400 level just after a high-powered bomb went off near the Australian Embassy.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/5PALACE
JP/5/5PALACE Hangabehi crowned Surakarta sultan amid controversy Blontank Poer The Jakarta Post/Surakarta Prince Hangabehi was crowned Sultan of Surakarta on Friday at Surakarta Palace, succeeding his late father, Pakoeboewono XII, marred by a controversy surrounding the legitimacy of the succession.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two sectors not ready to compete
Two sectors not ready to compete Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will continue supporting the country's automotive and electronic industries after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) liberalize the sectors in 2007, a senior official said on Friday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jamsostek hands over funds to blast victims
Jamsostek hands over funds to blast victims The Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned PT Jamsostek has paid to the families a total of Rp 116.4 million (US$12,523) for three workers who were killed in the powerful bomb explosion in front of the Australian Embassy on Thursday. Jamsostek's operations director Indra Haryadi handed over Rp 43.6 million to Syaefuddin through his wife Nur Qomariah before the victim's funeral at the Budhi Darma public cemetery in Cilincing, North Jakarta, on Friday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Flores volcano activity intensifies
Flores volcano activity intensifies KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Mount Egon, on Flores island in Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, showed intensified signs of activity on Friday. The volcano discharged thousands of tons of rocks, sand and hot ash, reaching a height of 5,000 meters above the crater, far higher than a day earlier, when it spewed smoke some 3,000 meters, according to Sikka Regent Alex Longginus on Friday.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Organized disobedience as creative energy
Organized disobedience as creative energy The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Disobedience is a negative aspect of human behavior. However, for I Wayan Sadra, his life's journey has led him to incorporate disobedience as a form of creative energy for both life and his music compositions. Sadra is a farmer's son and a grandson of Undagi (an architect) born Aug. 1, 1953, in Banjar Kaliungu Kaja, Denpasar.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
NGOs oppose water rate hike
NGOs oppose water rate hike JAKARTA: The Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI), the Jakarta Water Consumers Community (Komparta) and the Indonesian Water Contractors Association (Akaindo) oppose the plan to gradually increase water rates every six months.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV stations explore local traditions
TV stations explore local traditions Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/ Yogyakarta Television may be an industry of cut-throat competition, but local businesspeople aren't afraid to invest in new stations. Two privately run TV stations -- RB TV and Jogja TV -- were established this month, with Tugu TV to follow next month. The three stations are confident that they can capture the hearts of Yogyakartans, with down-to-earth programs and news on Yogyakarta and its vicinity.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Former councillor robbed on street
Former councillor robbed on street BEKASI: Former deputy chairman of the Bekasi City Council, Salim Musa, was robbed by a group of unidentified men on Thursday at around 6 p.m. when he was driving through Jl. Juanda, Bekasi, in his Honda City. Police said on Thursday that the victim was driving along the street when he found himself sandwiched between two Toyota Kijang minivans.
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Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEAN
Automotive, electronics not ready to compete in ASEAN Zakki P. Hakim The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The government will continue supporting the country's automotive and electronic industries after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) liberalize the sectors in 2007, a senior official said on Friday.
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The U.S. and British-led war on terror is being lost Richard Norton-Taylor Guardian News Service London 2. Strait -- Attack on Indonesia 2 X 21 Another terrorist bomb attack on Indonesia The Straits Times Asia News Network Singapore 3. LA11 -- The true threat is nuclear 1 x 30 The true threat is nuclear attack Stephen J. Cimbala The Baltimore Sun 4. WP11 -- The irrationality of terror 1 X 30 Discerning irrationality of terror Anne Applebaum The Washington Post
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Poor management of Hutama Karya
Poor management of Hutama Karya On Saturday, Aug. 24, about 10:30 a.m., while I was driving my car, Registration No. B 8078 MT, from Cempaka Putih crossroads towards the entrance to ITC Cempaka Mas, the iron-sheeting fence separating the street and Hutama Karya's Cempaka Putih flyover construction project, fell and hit the left side of my car, denting the body of the car and the bumper as well as breaking the left turning signal lamp.
Sat, 11 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Students protest harsh security
Students protest harsh security MEDAN, North Sumatra: Hundreds of students at North Sumatra University (USU) staged a protest on Friday in front of the USU rector's office, demanding that the rector punish two university police officers who, earlier in the morning, assaulted two students. The two students, Thoyib and Hendrikson Purba, were hit by the policemen as they were having refreshments in a canteen near the Agriculture Department in the university on Friday morning.