Archive: 25 September 2004
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Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 445 5 12,435,500 Adira Dinamika 2,500 -100 26,500 AGIS Tbk 100 5 4,926,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 140 30 3,104,500 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 925 25 91,000...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Architect sensitively reuses materials
Architect sensitively reuses materials Tarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Forty-six-year-old Eko Agus Prawoto is just like anyone interested in old buildings: He always feels guilty when going along Jl. Dr Sutomo, Yogyakarta because two old buildings on this street, featuring British architectural style, have given way to two large, modern houses with several storeys. "Every time I go along Jl. Dr Sutomo I always feel guilty. Why can't we preserve the two old buildings?
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Congratulations to Susilo, Megawati
Congratulations to Susilo, Megawati From Media Indonesia I congratulate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who looks set to win the first direct presidential election, and incumbent President Megawati Soekarnoputri on their efforts to maintain democracy in Indonesia. I believe both are truly democratic individuals, so I hope they will react appropriately to the election result. Susilo should be wise in responding to his victory, while Megawati should accept her defeat with an open mind.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Thailand to propose ASEAN lottery
Thailand to propose ASEAN lottery THAILAND: Thailand will propose setting up an ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) lottery, minus its Muslim members, at the first regional conference of government lotteries over the weekend, media reports said on Friday. Thailand's government lottery office hopes to persuade Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam and Laos to set up a regional lottery to raise funds for public benefits similar to the European Union (EU) lottery, said the Bangkok Post.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
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JP;IWA;CD; ANPAs..r.. TNI-cigarette-sport Heptathlon marks TNI anniversary JP/9/BRIEF Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary JAKARTA: Fitness enthusiasts are challenged to test their physical endurance in the Dji Sam Soe Arena, a sporting competition that combines hiking, climbing, cycling, canoeing, swimming and running, according to a press release. The one-day competition, which will be one of the highlights of the Indonesian Military (TNI) anniversary on Oct.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
City mulls possibility of bicycle lane
City mulls possibility of bicycle lane Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to calls from the public, the Jakarta Environmental Management Agency (BPLHD) will carry out a feasibility study to create bicycle lanes in the capital. "The study is necessary to know if we need to revise gubernatorial decrees regulating streets," the agency head Kosasih Wirahadikusumah told a press conference at City Hall on Friday in preparation for the Car-Free Day event on Sunday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bogor councillors fear detention
Bogor councillors fear detention Theresia Sufa, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The detention of Bogor deputy mayor Mochamad Sahid has made reelected council members cringe over a possibility that they may face a similar fate, as they had acknowledged the misuse of Rp 5.53 billion (US$605,033) of the Bogor Council's 2002 budget when Sahid was speaker.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Security concerns make SBY consider palace home
Security concerns make SBY consider palace home Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Imagine a convoy of cars transporting the Indonesian president and security detail from the suburb of Cibubur en route to the State Palace in Central Jakarta during peak hour traffic. As his residence is on the outskirts of the capital, president-in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono said he would stay at the presidential palace, citing technical and security reasons.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse case
Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse case M. Azis Tunny, The Jakarta Post, Ambon The Ambon District Court opened on Friday the trial of a senior Maluku social welfare official charged with misappropriating some 1,975 tons of rice worth Rp 4.1 billion (US$455,555) in refugee aid. The defendant, Husni Lessy, the head of organizational guidance and social assistance, approved rice distributions to organizations unentitled to the aid from January to September 2002, the court heard.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councillors detained for alleged graft
Councillors detained for alleged graft LUWUK, Central Sulawesi: Prosecutors at Luwuk, the capital of Banggai regency here, have arrested three councillors for their alleged roles in an Rp 2.2 billion (US$234,042) corruption case. Martono, the chief of Luwuk Prosecutor's Office, confirmed on Friday that they had been detained for questioning since Thursday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
UI lecturers not committed to teaching
UI lecturers not committed to teaching From Kompas My two sons are studying at the University of Indonesia (UI) and I, too, have taken extension courses at UI before. From our own experience studying at UI, I regret to have to say that many UI lecturers are not committed to their teaching profession. Many of them teach there for a variety of other reasons. Some of them, for example, are multi-level marketing agents and often neglect their duties as lecturers.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teater Garasi takes Tjut Nyak to summit
Teater Garasi takes Tjut Nyak to summit The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Women are a constant theme in choreographer Elly D. Lutan's work with her community dance group, the Dedy Lutan Dance Company. This time, she is bringing the story of Acehnese woman Tjut Nyak to the stage. The group will perform at Gedung Kesenian Jakarta, Central Jakarta, on Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, as part of Art Summit Indonesia 2004.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Santika to offer fashion luncheon
Santika to offer fashion luncheon YOGYAKARTA: Top fashion designers will show off their latest creations at Santika Hotel's fashion luncheon, "The Inspiration of Nature", at lunchtime on Saturday. The event on Jl. Jendral Sudirman is held in cooperation with the Association of Indonesian Fashion Designers and Businesspeople (APPMI) of Yogyakarta.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
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;JP;MUN; ANPAa..r.. Scene-election-Japan Japan mission says poll an improvement JP/4/SCENE Japan mission says poll an improvement JAKARTA: The Japanese government observation mission, which deployed observers for the presidential election here, said the first direct election was a significant step toward the consolidation of democracy in the country.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2: The revolution of Indonesian democracy
Part 2 of 2: The revolution of Indonesian democracy Damien Kingsbury, Jakarta Susilo's problems, however, will really begin with the House of Representatives, which already presents an opposition majority, despite his own strong mandate as leader. It is an appropriate function of a legislature to critically scrutinise legislative proposals and to counter the capacity for a president to assume too much authority. This check and balance is a further key component of any democratic process.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Susilo opts to stay at the presidential palace Page 2
*Susilo opts to stay at the presidential palace Page 2 *Police question terrorist's wife Page 4 *Regent fails to return to prison Page 5 *The people's president not just for the elite Page 6 *Siren to warn residents of dengue risk in November Page 8 *Singh on top of board again in Pennsylvania Page 9 *Flamboyant Thai PM falling out of favor: Abad poll Page 11 *Govt sets aside money for fuel subsidy Page 13 *'Tradition has a wonderful way of adapting to reality' Page 17
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bold: need clarification
Bold: need clarification Message from the Ambassador of the People's Republic of China, H.E.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt sets aside money for fuel subsidy
Govt sets aside money for fuel subsidy Tony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will set aside the fuel subsidy cut of Rp 3.9 trillion (US$426.69 million) in the state budget, so that the next government can retrieve the funds and avert fuel price hikes this year.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
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The MPR and DPR: Scenes of turbulence and contention Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Jakarta 2. Tomas27 -- The making of democracy after the elections 2 x 30 How to make a real democracy now the elections are over Thomas Hidya Tjaya Boston, Massachusetts
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The challenges for next-president Susilo
The challenges for next-president Susilo Umar Juoro, Jakarta The early results of last Monday's presidential election clearly show that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono will win the presidency convincingly with about 60 percent of the vote. We see again the overwhelming expression of the voters for change. Actually, the voters who chose Susilo do not yet even know the details of his programs. In other words, the popularity of the candidate counted more than his manifesto.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tangerang, private sector to repair schools
Tangerang, private sector to repair schools Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang An Rp 80 billion (US$8.79 million) allocation from its Rp 205.5 billion education budget was inadequate for the Tangerang administration to renovate 212 damaged schools in the municipality, so it has called upon the private sector to cover the financial shortcoming.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Regent fails to return to prison on time
Regent fails to return to prison on time Yuli Tri Suwarni and Puji Santoso, Bandung/Pekanbaru Huzrin Hood, who was suspended as the Riau Islands regent after being convicted of corruption, has not returned to prison after being granted two days' leave of absence on Wednesday, officials confirmed on Friday. He was granted permission to leave his Bandung prison cell to return to his hometown Tanjung Pinang for two days to attend a hearing on the review of his graft conviction.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS
1. HOUSE: 2 LINES, 20 COUNTS Security concerns to make SBY consider palace home 2. GOLKAR: 2 LINES, 24 COUNTS Mega turns to old pals as election defeat rings hard 3. SUNDARTI: 1 LINE, 32 COUNTS Maid gets life for killing boss 4. BIKE: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Cyclists, get set, ...oh track is yet to be built! Jakartans yearn for the safety of a bicycle lane
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Two more banks sue beer giant
Two more banks sue beer giant SINGAPORE: Two more international banks have filed law suits against regional beer giant Asia Pacific Breweries over Singapore's biggest corporate crime, the brewer said in a statement. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken and Japan's Mizuho Corporate Bank have joined Germany's Bayerische Hypo-und Vereinsbank AG (HVB) in seeking to recover money lost in the fraud, the statement, released late on Thursday, said.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary
Sextathlon marks TNI anniversary JAKARTA: Fitness enthusiasts are challenged to test their physical endurance in the Dji Sam Soe Arena, a sporting competition that combines hiking, climbing, cycling, canoeing, swimming and running, according to a press release. The one-day competition, which will be one of the highlights of the Indonesian Military (TNI) anniversary on Oct. 5, will take place in Bogor, West Java.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cyclists, get set, ...oh the tracks are yet to be built!
Cyclists, get set, ...oh the tracks are yet to be built! Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta "..I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride it where I like." The last line of Bicycle Race, the hit song of British legendary rock group Queen released in 1978 might echo the desire of Heru, a foreign bank employee on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta, to ride his bicycle to work along Jakarta's major thoroughfare. "I hope I can ride my bike to work...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Maid gets life for killing boss
Maid gets life for killing boss Agencies, Singapore/Jakarta A 24-year-old Indonesian maid, set to hang in Singapore on charges of stabbing dead her employer, won a reprieve on Friday when a court reduced her sentence to life in prison because she had been abused. Sundarti Suprianto was charged with stabbing and burning Angie Ng, 33, and her 3-year-old daughter Crystal Poh, in May 2002, and then covering up the murders by setting fire to the crime scene -- her employer's office.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Clean river campaign to be delayed
Clean river campaign to be delayed JAKARTA: The clean river campaign ceremony, slated to take place on Kali Besar River in Kota, West Jakarta, on Sept. 26, has been delayed due to security concerns. "We have to delay the event amid security concerns following the bombing of the Australian Embassy," said Ella Ubaidi of the Jakarta Advancement Committee which was to put on the event.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Japan mission: Poll an improvement
Japan mission: Poll an improvement JAKARTA: The Japanese government observation mission, which deployed observers for the presidential election here, said the first direct election was a significant step toward the consolidation of democracy in the country. "As far as the mission could ascertain, the process of voting and counting at each polling station was conducted peacefully and smoothly," the mission said in a statement.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Neighboring countries join Medan fair
Neighboring countries join Medan fair MEDAN, North Sumatra: Three southeast Asian countries, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand are participating in an international tourism fair entitled "North Sumatra International Travel Fair", held in Medan, the capital of North Sumatra province. The international fair was kicked off on Friday by Sapta Nirwandar, the secretary to the Minister of Tourism and Culture.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
U.S. criticizes arrests of Newmont executives
U.S. criticizes arrests of Newmont executives Sari P. Setiogi and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The United States Embassy has criticized the Indonesian police for detaining without charge several executives of P.T. Newmont Minahasa Raya, a mining company with its headquarters in Denver, in the U.S. In a press statement released on Friday, the embassy warned the move could further harm the investment climate in the country.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The making of democracy after the elections
The making of democracy after the elections Thomas Hidya Tjaya Boston, Massachusetts The second round of our first direct presidential elections has concluded smoothly and peacefully. While the official results are yet to be announced, there is very little doubt that Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla will emerge as the winning pair.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Landslide victory for Susilo in city
Landslide victory for Susilo in city Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many observers had predicted, presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and his running mate Jusuf Kalla would win a landslide victory in the city, collecting 69.21 percent of the votes. The Jakarta General Elections Commission (KPUD) announced on Friday the final result of the manual counting of the Sept. 20 presidential election runoff during its plenary session that was packed by Susilo's supporters.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sundarti not guilty, says family
Sundarti not guilty, says family ID Nugroho, The Jakarta Post, Magetan Sujinah, 60, kept quiet in her wheelchair when The Jakarta Post visited her house in Mangge, Magetan, in East Java. Her eyes were empty. "I don't know what to say," she said, breaking the silence. The frail woman's grand-daughter, Sundarti, 24, has been found guilty in Singapore for killing both her female employer and the employer's daughter earlier this year.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, September 25, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, September 25, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Sports 11:30 Dangdut Music 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Children Show: Dunia Anak 6:30 Talk Show: Obrolan Wong Cilik 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Film: Demigods part 2 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Boxing Match 12:00 Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
SIA to outsource IT work, 130 staff laid off
SIA to outsource IT work, 130 staff laid off Agence France-Presse, Singapore Singapore Airlines (SIA) said on Friday it will lay off 130 staff from its information technology (IT) division in the second round of outsourcing reforms announced by the national carrier in less than a week. SIA released a statement saying the functions to be outsourced to an un-named IT service provider by the end of the year were the data center, help desk and end-user computing support.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Whose 'reality' are we talking about?
Whose 'reality' are we talking about? I am writing in response to the article entitled The morality police face up to reality by Imam Cahyono (The Jakarta Post Sept. 19). The article is written to protest the objections of morality groups to a film with a forgettable title. This equally forgettable film is apparently getting unworthy attention thanks to the controversy it generates, just like most local news that has to be scandalous to attract attention and sell newspapers or TV advertising.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
PBSI brushes aside allegation of favoritism in shuttlers' selection
PBSI brushes aside allegation of favoritism in shuttlers' selection Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Badminton Association (PBSI) denied on Friday any bias in the selection process of athletes for the upcoming World Junior Championship. Icuk Sugiarto, who is PBSI's head of development affairs, said selections were made based on ranking. "I have no hidden interest in the decision.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Small money not worth it
Small money not worth it From Kompas On August 6, I deposited some money at Bank Permata in Serpong, Tangerang. Rp 200,000 of the amount comprised Rp 1000 and Rp 500 notes. And, I was surprised to learn that the bank charged me 2.5 percent of the Rp 200,000. When I asked the bank's customer service desk why I was told that it was the bank's policy to charge 2.5 percent when notes deposited were of a small denomination, or coins were deposited.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Nusantara Palace Festival IV to open in Yogyakarta
Nusantara Palace Festival IV to open in Yogyakarta Slamet Susanto, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta In the past, the kraton (royal palace) played a central role in the community. It was the source of culture and an inspiration to its people. In today's modern world, however, in which the values of feudalism are fading away, a kraton's very existence is questionable. Can it maintain its role as a source of inspiration and a place for people to take their daily problems?
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
On road to democracy
On road to democracy The Dawn, Asia News Network, Karachi With former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono poised to win by defeating the present incumbent Megawati Soekarnoputri in Indonesia's first direct presidential polls, the world's largest Muslim nation is all set to enter a political era that should, hopefully, see the consolidation of its fledgling democracy.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Councils' strength hinges on president
Councils' strength hinges on president M. Taufiqurrahman and Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The planned National Security Council and National Economic Council would be helpful in drawing up general policies, but due to their advisory role their effectiveness would rest with the capability of the president in leading the government, analysts say. The likely president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono offered on Thursday a cabinet structure resembling that of the U.S.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Proposed new Cabinet
Proposed new Cabinet The likely winner of the country's first direct presidential election, Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, has busied running mate Jusuf Kalla with preparing a lineup of their Cabinet. Most Jakarta dailies showed the future vice president in their Sept. 22 issue flanked by supporters -- including Hidayat Nurwahid of the Prosperous Justice Party and Alwi Shihab of the National Awakening Party -- at a press conference.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Key BNI suspect resting at home
Key BNI suspect resting at home JAKARTA: The National Police announced on Friday that the chief suspect in a Rp 1.7 trillion (US$190 million) scandal involving state bank BNI was now resting comfortably at his home in Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi, apparently to recover from an illness. National Police spokesman Insp Gen. Paiman told journalists that Adrian Waworuntu wrote a letter to the police and told them he would not be available for further questioning until he had recovered. His doctor F.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
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The people's president not just for the elites Satish Mishra Jakarta 2. Ketut -- The last or the lost paradise: The Balinese tourism paradox 2 x 30 The last -- or the lost -- paradise: The Balinese tourism paradox I Ketut Surya Diarta Manoa, United States
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australian Airlines to fly Perth-Bali
Australian Airlines to fly Perth-Bali JAKARTA: Australian Airlines, Qantas' budget Asian arm, announced on Friday that it would begin flying twice a week between Perth and Bali starting in December. Australian Airlines chief executive Andrea Staines said the airline would offer 542 seats each week from Perth to Bali using its all-Economy Class Boeing 767-300 aircraft, almost doubling the number of seats offered by the Qantas Group on this route.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia's 'gun boat diplomacy'
Australia's 'gun boat diplomacy' Amando Doronila, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Asia News Network, Manila In reaction to the car bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta two weeks ago, Australia's Prime Minister John Howard threatened to deploy Australian anti-terror "flying squads" to carry out preemptive strikes on terrorist groups in Southeast Asia to protect Australian lives and establishments in the region.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Assembly factions discuss standing orders
Assembly factions discuss standing orders Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta People's Consultative Assembly lawmakers returned to their factions on Friday to deliberate the draft of the Assembly's standing orders, which mandates a disciplinary council to hear violations of the legislative body's code of ethics. The disciplinary council will also have the authority to hand down penalties on Assembly members.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bekasi allocates Rp 22b for school renovation
Bekasi allocates Rp 22b for school renovation BEKASI: Bekasi municipality administration will allocate some Rp 22 billion (US$2.42 million) from its 2005/2006 annual budget for infrastructure. The allocated budget will be used mainly to renovate school buildings and road repair, said Mayor Akhmad Zurfaih on Friday. The allocation was slightly smaller than this year's budget of Rp 23 billion which most of it had been used to renovate school buildings in the municipality. -- Antara
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1 x 35
1 x 35 Regent fails to return to prison on time JP/5/BLAST 1 x 33 Arsenal catches fire, one injured JP/5/NTT 1 x 25 NTT hit by water crisis JP/5/TKW 1 x 35 Sundarti not guilty, says family JP/5/ambon 2 x 26 Maluku official stands trial in refugee aid abuse case JP/5/KREDIT 2 x 25 New councillors eager for loans to repay debts
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
New government vs. unemployment
New government vs. unemployment We could declare already that a new president and vice president have been elected. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jusuf Kalla are merely waiting for the official announcement that they won Monday's election runoff. Amid the euphoria, however, is a gamut of domestic issues that must be tended to by the new government, chiefly unemployment. The new government faces the challenge of creating as many jobs as possible for the people.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
3 x 20
3 x 20 Police question wife of Noordin, declare new bombing suspect 2 x 22 U.S. criticizes arrests of Newmont executives JP/4/RIGHTS 2 x 26 Rights body to investigate forced disappearance cases JP/4/MIGRANT 1 x 30 More groups protest labor bill JP/4/stmpr 1 x 41 Assembly factions discuss standing orders
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
JSX does u-turn on Texmaco delisting
JSX does u-turn on Texmaco delisting The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Stock Exchange (JSX) announced on Friday that textile producer PT Texmaco Jaya, a unit of the once-mighty Texmaco Group, would not be delisted from the bourse after all. JSX president director Erry Firmansyah said the companies currently in the process for delisting were engineering firm PT Texmaco Perkasa Engineering and plastic producer PT Wahana Jaya Perkasa.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
New councillors eager for loans to repay debts
New councillors eager for loans to repay debts Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung After serving only two weeks in office, the 100 new members of the West Java legislature have started using their appointment letters as collateral for bank loans. They claim the loans are partly to repay debts used to finance their campaign activities for legislative seats ahead of the April 5 elections. Letters of appointment can be used to secure a loan based on future earnings.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Myanmar jails four supporters of Suu Kyi
Myanmar jails four supporters of Suu Kyi MYANMAR: Four officials of democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi's opposition party have been jailed for seven years after a closed trial inside a Myanmar jail, their lawyer said on Friday. The two men and two women, district-level officials of Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy (NLD), were charged with sending NLD statements to dissident groups on the Thai border, a party official said.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Barbeque buffet at Jogjakarta Plaza
Barbeque buffet at Jogjakarta Plaza YOGYAKARTA: In a bid to draw more visitors to the hotel, Jogjakarta Plaza Hotel on Jl. Gejayan is offering an International Barbeque Buffet every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at its Colombo Pool Terrace restaurant. Offered for Rp 75,000 net per person, including a soft drink, the buffet is set in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights body to investigate forced disappearance cases
Rights body to investigate forced disappearance cases Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) said on Friday that it had decided to form two teams to probe disappearances during the New Order era. Commission member M.M.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The MPR and DPR: Scenes of
The MPR and DPR: Scenes of turbulence and contention Meidyatama Suryodiningrat Jakarta Evaluating the state of parliamentary democracy, one of the country's founding fathers, M. Hatta, conceded that "democracy needs practice ... there must be some for a nation not accomplished in this exercise at the national level". His remarks are as relevant today as they were in 1956.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 25, 2004
Where to go in Yogyakarta: Saturday, September 25, 2004 Nusantara Palaces Festival (FKN) IV * Seminar at Garuda Hotel, Sept. 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. * Welcome Party at Pagelaran, Yogyakarta Palace, Sept. 25, 7 p.m. * Exhibition of Palaces' Heritage Objects and Nusantara Handicrafts at JEC - Jogya Expo Center, Sept. 26 to Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. * Tourism Exhibition at JEC - Jogya Expo Center, Sept. 26 to Sept. 29, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., * Royal Food Festival at JEC - Jogya Expo Center, Sept. 26, 9 a.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police question wife of Noordin, declare new bombing suspect
Police question wife of Noordin, declare new bombing suspect Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police investigators have questioned a woman claiming to be the wife of Noordin Moh. Top, one of two Malaysian fugitives believed to have masterminded a series of bomb attacks across the country.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Financiers leave Mega in the lurch
Financiers leave Mega in the lurch M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta President Megawati Soekarnoputri has not only been beaten by her rival in the Sept. 20 election in terms of votes. Former general Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono also beat her in terms of campaign funds with Rp 50 billion at his disposal compared to Megawati's Rp 17 billion.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The last -- or the lost -- paradise: The Balinese tourism paradox
The last -- or the lost -- paradise: The Balinese tourism paradox I Ketut Surya Diarta, Manoa, United States Almost all tourists whom I met in Hawaii knew or at least had heard about Bali. Most of them wanted to go to Bali because they knew Bali as one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Interestingly, the tourists who had come to Bali, came back again, and again. They said that Bali was truly paradise. In fact, they wanted to die in Bali, in Paradise.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt to sell other banks if BNI divestment canceled
Govt to sell other banks if BNI divestment canceled The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government plans to sell its remaining minority shares in publicly listed Bank Central Asia (BCA), Bank Niaga and Bank Danamon this year if the House of Representatives rejects the Bank BNI divestment plan, according to a senior official.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Busway to eat away at parking space in Roxy
Busway to eat away at parking space in Roxy The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The construction of a 2.2-kilometer overpass on Jl. Hasyim Ashari, West Jakarta, for the busway corridor will result in the elimination of on-street parking along the road. "With the existing road only 30 meters wide, we have to widen it to at least 43 meters. Therefore, we have to clear all on- street parking," City Public Works Agency head Fodly Misbach said on Friday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
A hot chili pepper paste festival, North Sumatra style
A hot chili pepper paste festival, North Sumatra style Apriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan At least 106 unique sorts of sambal (hot chili paste) were featured in a contest in North Sumatra's festival of traditional condiments in Medan earlier this month, with Sambal Jando Mangamuk capturing the attention of visitors, including provincial Governor Rizal Nurdin.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Australia confident of RI antiterror cooperation
Australia confident of RI antiterror cooperation Agencies, Canberra The man expected to be Indonesia's next president will probably be even more cooperative than its current leader in combating terrorism in the region, Australian Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said on Friday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Today: Saturday, September 25, 2004
TV Today: Saturday, September 25, 2004 TVRI 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Religious Teachings 8:00 Talk Show: Sehat Ala Hembing 9:00 Religious Teachings 10:00 Sports 11:30 Dangdut Music 1:00 p.m. News: Berita Siang 3:00 English News Service 4:30 Documentary 5:00 Children Show: Dunia Anak 6:30 Talk Show: Obrolan Wong Cilik 7:00 News: Berita Nasional 7:30 TV Drama 8:00 Film: Demigods part 2 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 9:30 Boxing Match 12:00 Shadow Puppet TPI 6:00 a.m.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Man robs govt office in Palu
Man robs govt office in Palu PALU, Central Sulawesi: Police officers in Palu arrested on Friday Arbi Prabayuda for stealing two desktop computers, a computer monitor, a scanner, other equipment and Rp 2.5 million (US$266) in cash from a government office. The items were stolen several days ago from the office of chief of Information and Communication Bureau in Central Sulawesi. Arbi claimed that he was a journalist after the arrest. Adj. Comr.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Kadin aims to boost role of businesses
Kadin aims to boost role of businesses Zakki P. Hakim, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) celebrated its 36th anniversary on Friday, during which it vowed to boost the role of the corporate sector to make it the locomotive of the country's economic growth. Kadin chairman Mohamad S.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Fatwa writes way into record book
Fatwa writes way into record book JAKARTA: Deputy House of Representatives (DPR) speaker Andi Mappetahang Fatwa on Friday was granted two awards from the Museum of Indonesian Record (MURI) for his ability to write. The first award was given for his 1,118-page defense argument presented at his trial in 1984 for his involvement in the Tanjung Priok shooting incident that year. The defense argument was deemed the longest ever. MURI also awarded Fatwa for his productivity in writing books.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Voters can swing
Voters can swing from supporters to detractors Landslide win a warning for president-in-waiting Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono Umar Juoro Jakarta 2. Pro27 -- Saving the stability pact from itself 1 X 30 Saving the treaty from itself Tito Boeri and Guido Tabellini Project Syndicate 3. Dawn27 -- On road to democracy 1 x 30 Indonesia: On the road to democracy The Dawn Asia News Network Karachi
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo told to fire corrupt officials to save economy
Susilo told to fire corrupt officials to save economy Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, who will likely be sworn in on Oct. 20, was encouraged on Friday by local businesspeople to crack the whip against thieving government bureaucrats so companies could produce their goods at lower prices for the domestic and international markets.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Sambal' festival, North Sumatra style
'Sambal' festival, North Sumatra style Apriadi Gunawan The Jakarta Post/Medan At least 106 unique sorts of sambal (hot chili paste) were featured in a contest in North Sumatra's festival of traditional condiments in Medan earlier this month, with Sambal Jando Mangamuk capturing the attention of visitors, including provincial Governor Rizal Nurdin.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Arsenal catches fire, one injured
Arsenal catches fire, one injured Andi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar A fire broke out in an arsenal belonging to South Sulawesi Provincial Police in Batua area here on Friday, but no fatalities were reported. The fire, which began at 10 a.m., was localized and put out immediately before it could spread. None of the guns, rifles or ammunition stored in the arsenal were affected.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House in Halim burned down
House in Halim burned down JAKARTA: Fire gutted a house on Jl. Ontorejo in Halim Perdanakusumah subdistrict, East Jakarta, on Friday at around 2:30 a.m. Police reported that a neighbor Sugimin, saw Eko's house on fire. Six fire trucks were deployed. Firefighters managed to put our the fire an hour later. No fatalities were reported. Makassar Police in East Jakarta were still investigating the cause of the fire. -- Antara
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Doctor may get jail term for split lip
Doctor may get jail term for split lip BANDUNG: A prosecutor has demanded that the Bandung District Court sentence medical doctor Dedy S. Carol to two years in jail for allegedly assaulting a television cameraman, Freddy Bangun. The incident happened on July 19 this year at Hasan Sadikin Hospital in Bandung, when journalists were covering a story on Turino, the victim of an accidental shooting.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
The people's president not just for the elites
The people's president not just for the elites Satish Mishra, Jakarta As Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono starts on his final preparation to take over the reins of power, it is worth remembering what most observers and pundits were saying about the implications of the presidential elections on Indonesia's daily life and development prospect less few days ago. The broad consensus was that it would make little difference as to who would be president.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Departure tax
Departure tax From Republika The government must postpone its plan to scrap the imposition of Rp 1 million departure tax on people going abroad and weigh the plan again very carefully. If the government abolishes this tax, it will lose about Rp 1.2 trillion a year, a really huge amount of money that can be very helpful for our country's economic recovery, particularly with regard to the government's program to assist small-and- medium-scale businesses.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2
Part 1 of 2 The revolution of Indonesian democracy Damien Kingsbury Jakarta 2. Simon25 -- The next government should seek to strengthen education 1 x 45 Next government's task to strengthen education Simon Marcus Gower Jakarta 3. Inqui -- Australia's 'gun boat diplomacy' 1 X 30 Australia's 'gun boat diplomacy' By Amando Doronila Philippine Daily Inquirer Asia News Network Manila
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Megawati tries to mend fences as PDI-P internal conflicts deepen
Megawati tries to mend fences as PDI-P internal conflicts deepen Fabiola Desy Unidjaja and Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Megawati Soekarnoputri is now trying to reconcile with her party's veteran members who had been sidelined as she is apparently coming to grips with her imminent ouster by the people.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
More groups protest labor bill
More groups protest labor bill Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta More women's groups demanded on Friday that the House of Representatives delay the endorsement of the migrant workers' protection bill as it did not include protection of undocumented workers, who make up the bulk of Indonesians employed overseas.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) on Sept. 24, 2004 _____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 445 5 12,435,500 Adira Dinamika 2,500 -100 26,500 AGIS Tbk 100 5 4,926,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 140 30 3,104,500 Alakasa Industrindo 125 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 925 25 91,000...
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Actis, Krakatau jam well together
Actis, Krakatau jam well together John Badalu, Contributor, Jakarta Italy is rarely associated with jazz -- more so with classical music and opera; however the Italian band Actis proved the assumption wrong. Its concert at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, on Sept. 22, went beyond the audience's expectations. Organized by the Italian Institute of Culture Jakarta, the band members' physical appearance was already intimidating before they even started to play.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. SBY: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24
1. SBY: 48 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 24 Susilo told to fire corruptors to save economy 2. FORBES: 36 pt, 4 cols, 2 x 28 More American billionaires than ever in Forbes 400 3. TERROR: 32 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 32 Australia confident of more cooperation on antiterrorism with RI 4. UMNO: 30 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 36 Malaysian party seen dealing blow to PM
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Water crisis hits regencies in NTT
Water crisis hits regencies in NTT Yemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang Springs, wells and rivers in five regencies and municipalities in East Nusa Tenggara have dried up due to a prolonged drought. Because of the resulting water crisis, local residents have to purchase clean water from private companies for Rp 75,000 (US$8) for a 5,000-liter tank.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Unseeded Ayu through to semifinals
Unseeded Ayu through to semifinals Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's young tennis player Ayu Fani Damayanti overcame jitters to defeat her compatriot third seed Liza Andriyani 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals of the US$10,000 Indonesia Women's Circuit in Jakarta here on Friday.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Robbers steal cash from passengers
Robbers steal cash from passengers JAKARTA: Two men carrying knives robbed a public minivan driver, Herman, and his two passengers, Firman and Sri Sulastri, onboard Gandaria-Kampung Melayu route in Ciracas, East Jakarta, on Friday morning. The robbers took Rp 550,000 (US$ 60.44) from Herman and Rp 350,000 in cash from Firman and Sri Sulastri, who were powerless. The men then fled toward Gudang Air area. Police reported that Herman's minivan was passing on Jl.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Daily siren to warn residents of dengue risk in November
Daily siren to warn residents of dengue risk in November Damar Harsanto and Multa Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Tangerang As the wet season approaches, the Jakarta administration is taking steps to prevent the proliferation of the mosquito-borne dengue hemorrhagic fever (DHF), which caused the deaths of 83 people this year. The proliferation might start in November, the beginning of the rainy season. "A siren will sound once a week at 9 a.m.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rival Coronotions in Surakarta: 'Tradition has a wonderful way of adapting to reality'
Rival Coronotions in Surakarta: 'Tradition has a wonderful way of adapting to reality' Internal and external conflicts were always part and parcel of the history of the Mataram, the dynasty that Sultan Agung founded. A great number of conflicts split Mataram into a number of royal territories, such as Yogyakarta's Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat Sultanate and Surakarta's Surakarta Hadiningrat (Kasunanan) Palace and Pura Mangkunegaran.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Reasserting our will to resolve problems
Reasserting our will to resolve problems From Media Indonesia While we do not yet possess complete facts about the recent bomb blast in front of the Australian Embassy in Kuningan and therefore cannot identify a plausible suspect, one thing is obvious -- our country is within the sphere of terrorism and consequently, we must be extremely vigilant. In my opinion, we must react on two planes. First, the authorities must probe into this terrorist act and uncover its roots.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Next government's task to strengthen education
Next government's task to strengthen education Simon Marcus Gower, Jakarta In these last few remaining days before the final round of elections for the presidential office, many voices have been heard advising on what the next government of Indonesia should do under the next presidential term. A veritable cacophony of advice has rung out as commentators express their hopes and even fears for what lies ahead.
Sat, 25 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
A poisoned chalice?
A poisoned chalice? Although slashing fuel subsidies should be at the top of president-elect Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's economic agenda during the first 100 days of his administration, raising fuel prices in November as recommended by the outgoing House of Representatives (DPR) could be political suicide for the new government. Increasing fuel prices only 10 days after the Oct.