Archive: 14 September 2004
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Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bill on domestic violence draws praise
Bill on domestic violence draws praise Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The House of Representatives is scheduled to pass the bill on domestic violence on Tuesday, although women activists say it is not strong enough to serve as a deterrent, as it does not set minimum penalties for perpetrators.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Munir 'deserves posthumous award'
Munir 'deserves posthumous award' MALANG, East Java: Constitutional Court president Jimly Asshidiqqie has called on the government to present an award posthumously to human rights campaigner Munir. Munir had contributed greatly to the promotion of human rights and democracy in the country, Jimly said on Sunday at Munir's burial ceremony at a public cemetery in Batu, Malang.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Russian envoy calls for joint fight against terror
Russian envoy calls for joint fight against terror The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia and Russia, the latest victims of terrorist attacks, must join hands with the international community to fight terrorism, a Russian diplomat said on Monday in Jakarta. "The attack in Jakarta is another confirmation of the great necessity to join efforts of all countries in combating terrorism.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TNI to withdraw troops from Poso
TNI to withdraw troops from Poso PALU, Southeast Sulawesi: The Indonesian Military (TNI) will withdraw some 1,000 soldiers from Poso by the end of this year, a local military commander said on Monday. "The troops will be withdrawn after the Sept. 20 election runoff and the Poso regental election in November," Poso Military District commander Lt. Col. IGK Gunawan said. An additional 997 soldiers have been deployed here since March 2004 as reinforcement to local security.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Haze subsides in Jambi province, while hotel industry claims losses
Haze subsides in Jambi province, while hotel industry claims losses Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Jambi The haze that covered Jambi province for about a week has subsided following rain on Sunday night, an official said on Monday. Clearer skies allowed flights to resume normally on Monday, but the hotel industry stated on the same day that it had been hit by the brunt of the haze problem, and that occupancy rates had dropped within the past week.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Starting Tuesday: Half-cocked campaign, half-baked candidates
Starting Tuesday: Half-cocked campaign, half-baked candidates Endy M. Bayuni, Chief Editor, The Jakarta Post The presidential "dialog" planned for the two candidates this week is proving something of an anticlimax to the entire electoral process: It is the only canvassing activity the two candidates -- the incumbent President, Megawati Soekarnoputri, and former chief security minister Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono -- will be engaging in during the designated three-day campaign period that starts on...
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shanties to be wrecked for railway track
Shanties to be wrecked for railway track JAKARTA: Around 600 shanties built alongside the railway track in Kebon Melati and Kebon Kacang subdistricts, Tanah Abang, Central Jakarta, will be demolished after the second phase of the presidential election on Sept. 20, to make way for expansions of a railway track by state railway company PT KAI.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia to move Jakarta Embassy following bombing
Australia to move Jakarta Embassy following bombing The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Australia plans to move its Jakarta embassy after the current building was targeted by a deadly suicide bomb attack last week, foreign minister Alexander Downer said on Monday. The current 10-year-old building is too small and its location on a busy road too dangerous, Downer, who visited Jakarta hours after the bomb attack, said.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally The medal table on closing day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Monday: 1 Jakarta 144 107 113 364 2 E. Java 79 79 103 261 3 W. Java 75 67 84 226 4 E. Java 54 55 61 170 5 S. Sumatra 29 41 41 111 6 Jambi 26 26 14 66 7 Lampung 22 17 17 56 8 Papua 22 13 18 53 9 E. Kalimantan 18 27 33 78 10 S. Sulawesi 16 22 16 54 11 Riau 15 14 19 48 12 N. Sumatra 15 13 21 49 13 N. Sulawesi 14 13 12 39 14 Bali 13 9 17 39 15 S. Kalimantan 9 10 9 28 16 SE.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lawyers to defend NGOs
Lawyers to defend NGOs JAKARTA: Over 70 lawyers have pledged to defend a coalition of five non-governmental organizations that has been reported to the police by the General Elections Commission (KPU) for defamation. Iskandar Sonhadji, the coordinator of the lawyers, said over the weekend the move was aimed at protecting the rights of individuals and organizations working to eradicate corruption in the country.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Theatrical effects highlighted visual works
Theatrical effects highlighted visual works Emmy Fitri, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Will the Indonesian Art Summit 2004 be the peak of the creative process for visual artists, since this year marks their first participation in the one-month long festival? Art critic Mamannoor said this was a lingering question for him when he was asked to be part of a preliminary team to formulate the theme for visual art that would be linked to the Summit's broader theme, Creativity for Tolerance and Peace.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
OPEC seen keeping current output ceiling
OPEC seen keeping current output ceiling Dow Jones Manama, Bahrain The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) would most likely decide to maintain its current production ceiling of 26 million barrels a day when it next meets on Wednesday in Vienna, the weekly Middle East Economic Survey (MEES) reports in its Monday edition.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fire burns through Ciremai forest
Fire burns through Ciremai forest KUNINGAN, West Java: Fire burned through on Monday hundreds of hectares of pine forest on the slopes of Mount Ciremai spanning Mandirancang and Cilimus districts in Kuningan regency, West Java. No fatalities have been reported in the incident. The forest fire is thought to have been caused by local villagers who used the slash-and-burn method to clear their land. Maman Sukirman, an official of Mt.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Six-year old boy murdered in cold blood
Six-year old boy murdered in cold blood Evi Mariani, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "He was our only child. He loved pigeons," Saiful Bahri, 36, talked on Monday about his son, Rivaldi Bahri or Aldi, six, who was found dead in the canteen of SMU 16 state high school in Palmerah, West Jakarta, on Sunday at 9 p.m. The father found the boy in the fetal position under a canteen table with blood all over the back of his head, his hands tied with packaging tape and his mouth stuffed with a piece of cloth.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Candidates, teams gear up for Sept. 20 election runoff
Candidates, teams gear up for Sept. 20 election runoff The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidates and their campaign teams made use of the extended holiday to solicit grassroots support ahead of the runoff, which will take place in a week.
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Egon erupts again, spews black smoke
Egon erupts again, spews black smoke KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Mount Egon in Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, again spewed black smoke and ash some 2,500 meters into the air on Monday. It was the third eruption after the last Thursday's eruption, which forced thousands of people living on the slopes of the mountain to take refuge in safer areas.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Meaning of coalition
Meaning of coalition From Koran Tempo The term "coalition" is becoming more popular as the presidential runoff nears, with the two candidates canvassing support through power-sharing political alliances, which is very legitimate in politics. Though the upcoming election is direct, there remains the belief that these coalitions of the political elite will affect the vote at the grassroots level.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Komatsu equipment sales to rise
Komatsu equipment sales to rise Rendi A. Witular, Bogor Publicly listed PT Komatsu Indonesia, a unit of Japanese heavy-equipment producer Komatsu Ltd, forecast sales of its construction equipment to soar by at least 78 percent this year on higher demand from mining, logging and agricultural companies. Komatsu spokesperson Petra Ho said the company had expected sales of construction equipment to reach at least 1,400 units this year compared to 786 units last year.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Directive to report to RT chiefs ignored
Directive to report to RT chiefs ignored Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta "A visitor staying for over 24 hours must report to the neighborhood unit (RT) chief," read notices posted all over the city. However, many residents simply turn the other cheek. Therefore, local authorities -- such as neighborhood chiefs -- lack data on thousands of people living in boarding houses and rented houses -- which enjoy a high turnover here. An explosion in front of the Australian Embassy on Jl.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Table
Table Indonesia's Real Gross Domestic Product Growth Rates, 1993-2003 Year GDP rate (%) ---- -------- 1993 7.3 1994 7.5 1995 8.2 1996 8.0 1997 4.5 1998 -13.1 1999 0.8 2000 4.8 2001 3.3 2002 3.7 2003 4.1 Source: Central Statistics Agency
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
36 drug suspects nabbed in operation
36 drug suspects nabbed in operation TANGERANG: Tangerang Police have arrested 36 suspected drug users and traffickers during a month-long operation from Aug. 10 to Sept. 12 in both Tangerang regency and Tangerang municipality. "They will be charged under Law No. 22/1997 on drugs and Law No. 5/1995 on psychotropic substances," Tangerang Police narcotics division chief Comr. Suparno said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. BLAST: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS
1. BLAST: 1 LINE, 30 COUNTS Mega declares RI on full alert 2. ART: 1 LINE, 33 COUNTS 'Self Rites': An ode to women 3. DIALOG: 2 LINES, 16 COUNTS Presidential hopefuls prepare for dialog 4. TENNIS: 1 LINE, 48 COUNTS Federer, Kuznetsova emerge as U.S. Open champions
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Islam and inter-religion ties
Islam and inter-religion ties 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Egon erupts again, spews black smoke
Egon erupts again, spews black smoke KUPANG, East Nusa Tenggara: Mount Egon in Sikka regency, East Nusa Tenggara province, again spewed black smoke and ash some 2,500 meters into the air on Monday. It was the third eruption after the last Thursday's eruption, which forced thousands of people living on the slopes of the mountain to take refuge in safer areas.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Facts behind 'Supersemar' buried with 'Pak' Jusuf
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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt says tourism industry continues to grow
Govt says tourism industry continues to grow Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post/Natuna, Riau Islands The government acknowledged that the bomb blast outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta could discourage foreign visitors from coming to the country, but the nation's tourism industry could still grow this year supported by domestic tourists.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Massage therapists battle stereotype to do business
Massage therapists battle stereotype to do business 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tony Hotland
Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/Natuna, Riau Islands The government acknowledged that the bomb blast outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta could discourage foreign visitors from coming to the country, but the nation's tourism industry could still grow this year supported by domestic tourists.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Overlooked' Sutrisno proves his world prowess
'Overlooked' Sutrisno proves his world prowess Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Sutrisno is again the world's most powerful lifter in his class -- at least among his peers.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Acehnese wrap up victorious run
Acehnese wrap up victorious run Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang The Acehnese weightlifting squad rounded off their competition with an impressive performance, setting new National Games records in their haul of two golds here on Monday. Yudi Suhartono triumphed in the men's 94-kilogram division in which he shattered the old marks in the snatch, clean-and-jerk, and total lift.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Observers tell military must to return to the barracks
Observers tell military must to return to the barracks Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The rejection by several political parties and non-governmental organizations of the contentious bill on the Indonesian Military (TNI) is a reflection of the public's hatred of military personnel's involvement in crime and of military institutions' involvement in socio-political affairs.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ayu fails in the first hurdle at Wismilak tennis tourney
Ayu fails in the first hurdle at Wismilak tennis tourney Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post/Nusa Dua, Bali Ayu Fani Damayanti of Indonesia failed to overcome her first hurdle at the Wismilak International Tennis Tournament, after she lost 6-3, 6-1 to world's 39th-ranked Gisela Dulko of Argentina in the first round of the tournament at the Grand Hyatt tennis courts, here on Monday.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security guards on the frontline poorly paid
Security guards on the frontline poorly paid Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Thursday's bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta, killed nine people, one of whom was an embassy security guard. And security guards at the embassy and at premises nearby also make up some of the 182 people injured in the blast.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
For today's cameras, digital is more than a catchphrase
For today's cameras, digital is more than a catchphrase Burhanuddin Abe, Contributor, Jakarta It was not too long ago when many people thought "semiconductor" and "microchip" were a part-time orchestra conductor and extremely small snacks. With the extensive use of semiconductors and microchips in most of today's advanced gadgets, the words have become part of everyone's daily vocabulary. Today's cameras have also undergone a huge change.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Terror on agenda at lawmakers forum
Terror on agenda at lawmakers forum CAMBODIA: Cambodia urged fellow Southeast Asian nations on Monday to cooperate in the fight against terrorism at a meeting here of lawmakers from across the region. Cambodian national assembly president Prince Norodom Ranariddh urged members to share information at a meeting held four days after a suicide bombing at the Australian embassy in Jakarta killed at least nine and injured more than 180.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Dili seeks Manila's support for ARF bid
Dili seeks Manila's support for ARF bid EAST TIMOR: East Timor's Foreign Minister Jose Ramos-Horta will seek support for his impoverished country's bid to join a major regional security forum during a forthcoming trip to Manila, his office said on Monday. Ramos-Horta is due to begin a two-day official visit to the Philippines on Tuesday, where talks will focus on the possibility of Dili becoming a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia's Labor wins debate but trend weakens
Australia's Labor wins debate but trend weakens Agencies Canberra The Labor opposition's lead over Australia's conservative government weakened in a poll trend released on Monday but Labor leader Mark Latham took heart from his clear win in the only debate set before the Oct. 9 election.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta blast child may be paralyzed - doctors
Jakarta blast child may be paralyzed - doctors Reuters Singapore A 5-year-old Australian girl, fighting for her life after suffering critical injuries in a bomb blast in Indonesia, could be permanently paralyzed on her right side when she emerges from sedation on Monday, doctors said.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Marriot victims take leading role
Marriot victims take leading role Leony Aurora, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Forum Lima Delapan (F58), an organization of several Marriott bombing victims and their families, is urging the government to set specific terms for free medical treatment promised for victims of last week's blast in Kuningan.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
* Young blast victim in coma amid custody battle Page 2
* Young blast victim in coma amid custody battle Page 2 * Concerts, hotel bookings canceled due to blast Page 4 * Bali bombing 'abettor' acquitted of all charges Page 5 * Lucrative prizes for terrorists' heads Page 6 * Security guards face meager pay amid post-blast risks Page 8 * Hostility toward Muslims 'widespread' in EU Page 9 * Vijay Singh crashes 100th anniversary party in Canada Page 11 * OPEC seen to keep current output ceiling Page 16 * Art Summit showcases theatricality of visual art...
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House to endorse solicitor bill
House to endorse solicitor bill JAKARTA: The House of Representatives is expected to endorse on Tuesday a bill on solicitors, a legislator says. M. Akil Mochtar, a legislator deliberating the solicitor bill, confirmed on Monday the House had completed deliberations on the bill, which spells out the authorities, promotion scheme and the recruitment process of solicitors. If enacted, the bill will replace the existing law based on colonial Dutch law, the Reglement op Het Notaris Ambt in Indonesie.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medalist Destesa dreams of turning pro
Medalist Destesa dreams of turning pro Destesa Moniaga, who won a gold medal for Jakarta in his National Games (PON) debut, is now looking ahead at next year's Southeast Asian (SEA) Games before turning pro. "I want to play in the SEA Games next year," the 19-year-old flyweight boxer said on Sunday in an interview with The Jakarta Post. The 2005 SEA Games, a biennial regional sporting showcase, will be hosted by the Philippines.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah to stabilize, stocks to soar further, say analysts
Rupiah to stabilize, stocks to soar further, say analysts The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The rupiah, having weathered a huge shock last week following the latest bomb attack in the country, is likely to move within a narrow range this week with pressures slowly dwindling, analysts said on Sunday. The local unit closed on a positive note last week at 9,280 per dollar after dropping to above 9,400 the day earlier just after the bombing. In the previous week, the rupiah ended at 9,278 a dollar.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Helpless victims in an evil game'
'Helpless victims in an evil game' The bomb that exploded outside the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said, Kuningan, South Jakarta last Thursday, killed nine Indonesians and injured 182 others. The terror attack also scared many Jakartans, just when a sense of security had been restored after last year's bomb blast at JW Marriott Hotel. The Jakarta Post noted the reactions of some Jakartans to the bomb blast.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Principals charged 'illegal' fees: Agency
Principals charged 'illegal' fees: Agency JAKARTA: Twelve junior high school principals were found to have charged extra fees aside from those that had been set between school boards and parents, an official of the Jakarta Education Agency said on Monday. "They have violated regulations, because the city education agency has given the period from July 29 to Aug. 7 for parents and school boards to determine fees," said Kamaludin, an agency official, was quoted by Tempo Interaktif.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Religion and politics
Religion and politics From Republika Some members of the political elite still insist on "the separation of religion from politics", which puts religious aspirations in politics in the same position as during the over 30-year rule of the New Order regime. At that time, religious-inspired political ideals were frozen, so ethical and moral norms based on religious teachings were only treated as subjects of discussion in meetings of a ritual nature.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Armani buys RI textiles, 'why don't we?'
Armani buys RI textiles, 'why don't we?' Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post/Purwakarta Most people would be curious to know why an Armani suit costs US$2,500. Roy Soetanto is not wrong in claiming that his top-quality yarns contribute to the high price tag, as U.S.-based fashion designer Giorgio Armani uses only the finest fabrics including those made from yarns spun in a mill located in Sadang, Purwakarta, West Java.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Untad study finds Palu Bay polluted
Untad study finds Palu Bay polluted PALU, Central Sulawesi: The level of heavy metals in Palu Bay has surpassed tolerable standards following the unchecked, daily dumping of liquid waste by local residents, an environmental study has found. "At least seven kinds of metals have polluted the bay," a study conducted by Tadulako University's Environmental Research Center (PPLH-Untad) and the Palu administration said on Sunday. Among the metals found in the bay are copper, zinc, lead and mercury.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
AOP to acquire more parts makers
AOP to acquire more parts makers Rendi A. Witular, Bogor Automotive component producer PT Astra Otoparts (AOP) plans to focus on expanding its domestic business next year by acquiring smaller component companies and factories, and increasing output, the company's senior official said.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega declares RI on full alert
Mega declares RI on full alert Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Police claimed on Monday to have come a step closer to locating the perpetrators of Thursday's bombing outside the Australian Embassy here, while President Megawati Soekarnoputri declared the country fully alert to further acts of violence.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bali bombing 'abettor' acquitted of all charges
Bali bombing 'abettor' acquitted of all charges Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post/Palu The Supreme Court has upheld a full acquittal issued by a high court for a suspected abettor in the Bali bombing case, the defense's legal counsel said on Monday.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police manual sheds light on bombing
Police manual sheds light on bombing Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Thirteen months and four days after a bomb exploded on the driveway of the JW Marriott Hotel in the Mega Kuningan business district, South Jakarta, another bomb rocked the capital in front of the Australian Embassy on Jl. Rasuna Said, also in Kuningan. The latest blast killed nine people and injured 182 others, while the Marriott bombing took the lives of 12 people and wounded 147.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Young Jakarta blast victim in coma amid custody battle
Young Jakarta blast victim in coma amid custody battle Bernice Han Agence France-Presse/Singapore A five-year-old girl wounded in last week's Jakarta bombing which killed her Indonesian mother was still in a coma on Monday amid a custody battle between two men claiming to be her father. Elisabeth Manuela Bambina Musu suffered some brain damage and was on a respirator, neurosurgeon Dr.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP plans new major airport
RP plans new major airport MANILA: Philippine airport authorities said Saturday they will develop a former U.S. airbase north of Manila into a major international gateway at the cost of at least two billion pesos (US$35.6 million). The former Clark airbase will be made into an international airport to attract low-cost airlines who wish to serve the northern Philippines, the Manila International Airport Authority said in a statement.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tony Hotland
Tony Hotland The Jakarta Post/Natuna, Riau Islands The government acknowledged that the bomb blast outside the Australian Embassy in Jakarta could discourage foreign visitors from coming to the country, but the nation's tourism industry could still grow this year supported by domestic tourists.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Temasek ups stake in Neptune
Temasek ups stake in Neptune SINGAPORE: The Singapore government's investment arm, Temasek Holdings, has upped its stake in Neptune Orient Lines, days before the close of Temasek's offer to take over the shipping line. Temasek said it has increased its stake in NOL to 35.6 percent from 32.33 percent. Temasek has offered S$2.80 per share for the rest of the stock. The offer for NOL, the world's seventh-largest shipping line, closes on Wednesday. U.S.-based fund manager Paulson & Co. Inc.
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Factions race for chairmanship
Factions race for chairmanship Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Nine factions at the City Council have been polarized into two groups in the race for its chairmanship, with the election scheduled for Sept. 17. The first alliance -- consisting of the Prosperous and Justice Party (PKS), Democratic Party, National Awakening Party (PKB) and National Mandate Party (PAN) factions -- has nominated councillor Ahmad Heryawan of PKS as its candidate.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta nets two golds in basketball
Jakarta nets two golds in basketball Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang The Jakarta men's and women's basketball teams both won golds at the 16th National Games after defeating on Sunday East Java and West Java, respectively. The Jakarta men's team faced a tight, roller-coaster game with East Java before cruising to a 60-44 win. East Java, led by Andrie Ekayana, started off well in the first quarter with an 11-8 lead, which Jakarta leveled off in the second with 23-23.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats
ANZ Panin debt collectors' threats From Media Indonesia 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Southeast Asia and U.S. have to adjust to China's power
Southeast Asia and U.S. have to adjust to China's power 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House, govt drop FTZ bill deliberation
House, govt drop FTZ bill deliberation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives and the government have decided to halt the month-long deliberation of a bill on free trade zone (FTZ) status for Batam Island after both sides fail to come up with a compromise on several key articles.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia's Labor wins debate but trend weakens
Australia's Labor wins debate but trend weakens Agencies Canberra The Labor opposition's lead over Australia's conservative government weakened in a poll trend released on Monday but Labor leader Mark Latham took heart from his clear win in the only debate set before the Oct. 9 election.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Presidential hopefuls prepare for dialog
Presidential hopefuls prepare for dialog M. Taufiqurrahman and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Both presidential candidates contesting the Sept. 20 runoff are doing their best to prepare for the General Elections Commission (KPU)-sponsored dialog which starts on Tuesday. Don't expect a "dialog" between the contestants -- according to the rules they will not even see one another; the three-day "dialog" to be broadcast live means one between the candidates and handpicked panelists.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta back on top of national sporting gala
Jakarta back on top of national sporting gala Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post/Palembang Jakarta reclaimed the National Games crown after finishing ahead of other provinces competing in the 16th Games -- which is held quadrennially -- here on Monday. Jakarta -- which had been the dominant force until East Jakarta toppled it in 2000 -- topped the standings with 141 gold medals in the championship, which ran from Sept. 2.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Human rights campaigner Munir laid to rest in his home town
Human rights campaigner Munir laid to rest in his home town ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post/Batu Not far from the intersection, at No. 169 Jl. Diponegoro in Batu, Malang, East Java, on Saturday, a green tent was erected and hundreds of wreaths laid out to honor human rights campaigner Munir. A representative of the Said Thalib family said Munir, who never used his surname, meant "light" -- and it was evident that he had lived up to his name.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two fathers of 5-year-old Jakarta blast victim keep bedside vigil
Two fathers of 5-year-old Jakarta blast victim keep bedside vigil Ansley Ng Associated Press Singapore A five-year-old girl critically wounded in the Australian Embassy bombing in Indonesia remained under heavy sedation Monday as her two fathers kept a bedside vigil, an embassy official said. Elisabeth Manuela Banbina Musu was injured last week by the blast while heading for the embassy to pick up her new Australian passport after becoming a citizen on Sept. 1.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Party threats
Party threats From Koran Tempo The Central Java regional board of the United Development Party (PPP) has threatened to dismiss members who fail to support Megawati Soekarnoputri and Hasyim Muzadi in the presidential runoff (Tempo Interaktif, Aug. 23). Logically, if a party truly represented the people's aspirations, such a threat would be unnecessary because the party's stance would automatically be in accordance with the wishes of the grassroots.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
I was tricked into working as a sex worker, girl says
I was tricked into working as a sex worker, girl says Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post/Yogyakarta The hopes of Tas (not her real name) of getting a decent job were shattered after she ended up in a karaoke bar on Batam island. The 14-year old girl, who had just finished elementary school in Pagedongan, Banjarnegara, Central Java, was lured to Batam by her own neighbor, Parwati, 25.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Next U.S. envoy wants peace for Aceh
Next U.S. envoy wants peace for Aceh Fabiola Desy Unidjaja , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The United States ambassador-designate to Indonesia B. Lynn Pascoe said that encouraging and facilitating the peace process in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam would be among his priorities during his tenure in Indonesia. Current ambassador Ralph L. Boyce served in Indonesia since October 2001. In a statement in front of the U.S.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Father injured, but baby boy born to victims of Thursday's explosion
Father injured, but baby boy born to victims of Thursday's explosion Leony Aurora , The Jakarta Post/Jakarta Lila, 23, gave birth a week earlier than expected due to the trauma of the Australian Embassy bomb blast and was surprised to find out that the newborn baby was a boy. "The doctor said that my baby was a girl from the last two USGs," she said over the weekend. The 3.4-kilogram infant has thick, jet-black hair and soft eyebrows.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JP/18/PASIR
JP/18/PASIR People turn unfriendly as sand quarrying rampant Sand quarrying endangers riverine villagers Indra Harsaputra The Jakarta Post/Surabaya Bambang, a resident of Mlirip hamlet in the East Java town of Mojokerto, can only sit still watching how sand quarrying machines are operated in Brantas River. "It's really appalling because despite frequent warnings from locals, sand quarrying machines continue to operate," Bambang told The Jakarta Post several weeks ago.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt needs 40,000 medical workers
Govt needs 40,000 medical workers BATANG, Central Java: The government will include about 40,000 medical workers among the 200,000 new state employees to be recruited this year, Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi said on Monday. The recruitment of new medical workers would be conducted by regional administrations. Sujudi suggested all regents and mayors encourage medical workers to provide better services and improve their education and skills. -- Antara
Tue, 14 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Lucrative prizes for the terrorists' head
Lucrative prizes for the terrorists' head 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.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Man arrested for selling dubious oil
Man arrested for selling dubious oil TANGERANG: Tangerang Police arrested and questioned a man on Monday for selling what he claimed to be lubricant oil, but what turned out to be some other kind of substance, at his automobile workshop on Jl. Raya Peranci, Dadap village, Kosambi district, Tangerang regency. The suspect, identified as Feriadi alias Ferry, 35, was caught by the police at his house in Duta Bandara Permai housing complex late on Sunday, following a complaint filed by Basuni, 37.
Tue, 14 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. INSIGHT: 48 PT, 7 COLS, 1 X 42
1. INSIGHT: 48 PT, 7 COLS, 1 X 42 Half-cocked campaign, half-baked candidates 2. BOMB: 36 pt, 2 cols, 4 x 14 Marriott attack police manual sheds light on Kuningan bombing 3. LILA: 32 pt, 2 cols, 2 x 16 Newborn gives hope to victims of blast 4. MANUELA: 30 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 24 Young Jakarta blast victim in coma amid custody battle