Archive: 8 September 2004
83 articles found
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Justice for victims should include right to reparation
Justice for victims should include right to reparation Papang Hidayat and Usman Hamid, Jakarta Amid the fanfare and bustle of this year's general elections, the trial of the gross human right violations in 1984's Tanjung Priok incident has gone almost unnoticed by the public. While the elections seem to promise a brighter future, the trial is a reminder of a dark past that few will remember with fondness.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
2 x 18
2 x 18 Mega camp fends off bribery allegations JP/5/RABIES 2 x 24 East Kalimantan fights rabies after four deaths JP/5/5Salt 2 x 27 Farmers' livelihoods under threat from low salt prices JP/5/zaytun 1 x 27 Al-Zaytun bars election officials
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Domestic violence bill may not act as deterrent
Domestic violence bill may not act as deterrent Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The domestic violence bill now being debated at the House of Representatives does not spell out minimum penalties, raising fears that it will fail to act as a deterrent. The latest draft approved by the House legislators and the government says domestic violence carries a maximum prison sentence of 12 years or a Rp 36 million (US$3,913) fine.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House endorses final bill on foundations
House endorses final bill on foundations The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed on Tuesday the amendment bill to Law No. 16/2001 on Foundations, but no changes were established regarding the authority of the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) in auditing financial reports of foundations. Legislator M.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Surya was confused. He had been hours looking for a hotel room nearby Bandung's Station Hall area, where the main railway station in the city is located, but his efforts had been unfruitful. All of the hotels he could find were already fully booked or occupied. It was a cool 9 p.m. on Saturday evening, and he began considering the prospect of sleeping in a mosque.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cak Nur's health improving: Aide
Cak Nur's health improving: Aide JAKARTA: Muslim scholar Nurcholish Madjid's health is reportedly improving, although doctors are not letting him receive visitors. Widjajanto, spokesman for Nurcholish, who is better known as Cak Nur, quoted doctors at the National University Hospital in Singapore as saying that his transplanted liver was working well, although they detected an infection in his abdomen. "We were told by the doctors that he was improving," Widjajanto said.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Susilo says no to discrimination
Susilo says no to discrimination Ridwan Max Sijabat, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Presidential candidate Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono has pledged to promote pluralism among religions and ethnic groups here and to revoke all discriminatory regulations and policies. Speaking to the local and foreign press as well as academics at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel here on Tuesday, Susilo said he would revoke all discriminatory regulations and policies in his first 100 days in office.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
1. MUNIR: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12
1. MUNIR: 55 pt, 2 cols, 3 x 12 Rights campaigner Munir dies 2. TRUTH: 36 pt, 2.5 cols, 2 x 22 House passes truth, reconciliation bill 3. ANWAR: 28 pt, 1 cols, 4 x 11 Anwar wins new court battle, surgery successful 4. PON: 30 pt, 3 cols, 1 x 21 Sony fails to advance
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Papang Hidayat
Papang Hidayat and Usman Hamid Jakarta 2. Lince -- Presidential debate -- Does it make sense ? 2 x 30 Election campaign should clarify where candidates stand on issues Lin Che Wei Jakarta
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2)
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2) Seminar on leadership to be held in Jakarta Think of a person you consider powerful. Why do others follow this person as their leader? Take away your title, why would anyone follow you? You will find these answers in Dunamis Organization Services' upcoming seminar on Indonesia's Search for Strong and Honorable Leadership, which will be held on Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gran Melia Jakarta Hotel. Dr.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Host and West Java share golds in fencing
Host and West Java share golds in fencing Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Palembang's fencers lived up to expectations by winning the men's team saber while West Java proved the best in the women's team foil at the National Games here on Tuesday. At the other end, North Sulawesi, which had nurtured hopes of winning two golds, ended up with just two silvers. South Sumatra, which comprised Rully Mauliadhani, Rizki Pradhani, M.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
*Govt delays endorsement of illegal logging regulation Page 2
*Govt delays endorsement of illegal logging regulation Page 2 *Malpractice kept out of medical bill Page 4 *Mega camp fends off bribery allegation Page 5 *Justice for victims should include right to reparation Page 6 *Cyber crime trial goes nowhere Page 8 *Floods, hurricane wreak havoc in East Asia and U.S. Page 9 *Petrova stuns defending champ Henin-Hardenne Page 11 *House endorses final bill on foundations Page 13 *Blocked arteries can affect those with good health Page 18
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Attention to education needed
Attention to education needed From Suara Karya With a population of roughly 220 million, Indonesia has about 18.7 million illiterate people and a high rate of school dropouts due to soaring educational costs. Meanwhile, a large number of school buildings are in disrepair. Unfortunately, the gloomy state of the education sector has not received proper attention from the government. In fact, improving human resources is the best way for the country to move toward a better future.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Sony fails to advance
Sony fails to advance Moch. N. Kurniawan and Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Sony Dwi Kuncoro failed to advanced in the badminton competition while Jakarta began to appear increasingly formidable at the halfway mark of the National Games here on Tuesday. Sony, who contributed one of Indonesia's two bronzes at the Athens Olympics, crashed to Marleve Mainaky of West Java 15-2, 12-15, 10-15 in the quarterfinal matches at the Jakabaring Badminton Hall. As of 8:40 p.m.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Police summon more Newmont officials
Police summon more Newmont officials JAKARTA: The National Police have summoned two more officials of PT Newmont Minahasa Raya for questioning in connection with the alleged pollution of Buyat Bay by the United States-owned mining company. The National Police's Director of Special Crimes Brig. Gen. Suharto said they had sent summonses to the company's environment manager and site manager to appear for questioning on Friday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Legislators question immigration bill
Legislators question immigration bill JAKARTA: A number of House of Representatives legislators questioned on Tuesday a clause in the new immigration bill that requires the opening of an immigration unit in every Indonesian embassy. They said the establishment of these immigration unit, which would be run by immigration officers, would be too costly and "contradict international convention".
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
BOOK LAUNCH: The Office of the State Minister of the Environment
BOOK LAUNCH: The Office of the State Minister of the Environment in conjunction with The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), London, launched the book An Introduction to Sustainability Reporting for Organizations in Indonesia and held a workshop on environmental reporting titled: A strategic Issue for Business on Sept. 7, 2004 at the Shangri-la Hotel in Jakarta.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Rates
Rupiah Rates Sept. 7 Banknote rates TT Rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,778.96 6,081.08 6,464.11 6,395.70 Brunei dollar 1 5,737.18 5,147.53 5,470.71 5,413.86 Canadian dollar 1 7,522.12 6,750.00 7,172.76 7,099.23 Swiss franc 1 7,692.01 6,902.93 7,334.75 7,260.07 Danish krone 1 1,585.82 1,422.43 1,512.17 1,496.03 Euro 1 11,788.65 10,580.02 11,241.13 11,127.41 Poundsterling 1 17,423.94 15,637.93 16,614.68 16,447.00 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,253.24 1,124.99 1,195.03 1,183.19...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
IFC opens new office in Makassar
IFC opens new office in Makassar The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The International Finance Corporation (IFC) opened in Makassar, South Sulawesi, a new regional office as part of its program to help small and medium enterprises (SME) in the eastern part of Indonesia on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Yogya to hold Great Sale
Yogya to hold Great Sale YOGYAKARTA: In conjunction with Yogyakarta's 284th Anniversary, the Yogyakarta Tourism and Culture Office will hold a Yogyakarta Great Sale for one month, starting from September 10, an official said on Tuesday. Stef B. Indarto, the chief of the Great Sale committee, said that, during the sale period, all shops along Jl. Malioboro and Jl. Urip Sumohardjo would sell items at discounted prices -- between 10 to 70 percent lower than normal.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Guns for sale
Guns for sale Do guns kill? No. People do.Catchy words, which those who are involved in the illegal sale of guns could use to justify their actions. After midnight on Monday, in its interactive program Midnight Life, privately run station MetroTV interviewed an illegal gun supplier and a buyer. The supplier, using the pseudonym of Anton, lives in Los Angeles, USA, while the buyer -- the interviewer called him Jimmy -- lives in Jakarta.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Haze disrupts flights in Jambi and Pekanbaru
Haze disrupts flights in Jambi and Pekanbaru Puji Santoso and Jon Afrizal, The Jakarta Post/Pekanbaru/Jambi Thick haze from cropland and forest fires continued to worsen in Riau and Jambi on Tuesday, disrupting more than 10 flights to and from the two provinces, as well interfering with the activities of residents. A number of flights were also disrupted by haze in Jambi on Monday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Teenager died in fire
Teenager died in fire JAKARTA: A 14-year-old boy died in a fire that gutted his house in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta on Monday evening. Police said on Tuesday the boy, Amarullah, died when a fire started in his room after a candle fell on to his mattress. Sa'anah, 70, Amarullah's grandmother said she had lit the candle and put it above the cupboard because of a power cut that night.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election monitors sought for areas prone to conflict
Election monitors sought for areas prone to conflict Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The two presidential candidates were told on Tuesday to provide more monitors to witness ballot counting in areas considered to be vulnerable to political clashes. Lawyers for the Elections Supervisory Committee (Panwaslu) said the presence of monitors from both the Megawati Soekarnoputri and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono camps would ensure transparency and prevent conflicts over election results.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Air pollution costing RI $400m
Air pollution costing RI $400m JAKARTA: Air pollution is costing Indonesia US$400 million a year -- a figure which could increase tenfold by 2010 unless steps are taken to improve the environment, the Asian Development Bank said Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Errata
Errata An article titled "PT DI delivers CN-235 to Pakistan", which was published on this page in The Jakarta Post's Sept. 6, 2004 edition, incorrectly stated the name of the Pakistani ambassador to Indonesia as "Sayid Mehmood Awan". It should have been "Syed Mustafa Anwer Husain". We apologize for the oversight. --Editor
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta, Central Java lead track and field
Jakarta, Central Java lead track and field Eva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Palembang Jakarta and Central Java took two gold medals each on the second day of the track and field competition, which again had some uninspiring performances at the National Games here on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Java Cafe: A venue with essential Yogya ambience
Java Cafe: A venue with essential Yogya ambience Tarko Sudiarno, Contributor, Yogyakarta As the peaceful sound of a classical Javanese song composed by virtuoso Ki Cokrowasito finishes on the CD, the audience of gamelan-lovers shift in their seats as they start enthusiastic discussions about the music. A few minutes later they are drowned out by a very different sound, as a band begins playing loud rock music on the main stage.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
East Kalimantan fights rabies after four deaths
East Kalimantan fights rabies after four deaths Rusman, The Jakarta Post, Samarinda The East Kalimantan provincial administration is taking emergency actions against the spread of rabies following the recent deaths of four residents who were bitten by dogs suspected of carrying the deadly virus. "The dead victims were bitten by domesticated or stray dogs.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitation
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitation Rendi A. Witular Jakarta State-owned PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, plans to concentrate its business in offshore tin exploitation, amid protracted disturbance at its inland mines from local administration and people. The said it had so far managed to obtain around 40,000 tons of tin from offshore exploration activities.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
RP to boost training for its maids
RP to boost training for its maids PHILIPPINES: The Philippines will improve training for prospective Filipino maids to Hong Kong, including Cantonese language lessons, to help them compete with lower-paid counterparts from Indonesia, officials said on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitation
Timah to focus on offshore tin exploitation Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta State-owned PT Timah, the world's largest integrated tin miner, plans to concentrate its business in offshore tin exploitation, amid protracted disturbance at its inland mines from local administration and people. The company said it had so far managed to discover at least 40,000 tons of tin reserves from offshore exploration activities.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Toward reconciliation
Toward reconciliation Indonesia took a significant step in the right direction yesterday, with the adoption by the House of Representatives of the long-awaited Law on Truth and Reconciliation. To be sure, the new law is not likely to expunge all sources of contention that have pestered the nation over the past few decades. Hence, many of the old wounds that were inflicted on millions will continue to fester, and key events in the country's recent history will no doubt remain obscured.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House threatens to endorse FTZ bill without govt consent
House threatens to endorse FTZ bill without govt consent Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta Angered by the absence of key ministers during a hearing to deliberate on a bill about the free trade zone (FTZ) for Batam Island, a senior lawmaker warned the government on Tuesday that the House of Representatives would endorse the bill without the government's consent.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
War on terror 'threat to civil liberties'
War on terror 'threat to civil liberties' Ivy Susanti, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi The global campaign against terrorism has missed the target and has violated civil liberties, delegates at a forum said in Hanoi on Tuesday. Ben Hayes from Statewatch, a London-based non-profit group that monitors state and civil liberties in Europe, said that there were similarities of government responses worldwide in the war against terrorism.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
On 'Gallery' section
On 'Gallery' section What do you plan to do with the Gallery section? I've been reading thejakartapost.com for almost a year now and it is still under construction? You should include another section in the online version of the Post to cover certain news/articles from other newspaper like the Pontianak Post, etc. Please include a classified/advertisement section in the Post. This could help boost your income when people want to advertise something here.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
IFC opens new office in Makassar
IFC opens new office in Makassar The Jakarta Post/Jakarta The International Finance Corporation (IFC) opened in Makassar, South Sulawesi, a new regional office as part of its program to help small and medium enterprises (SME) in the eastern part of Indonesia on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bus drivers to strike
Bus drivers to strike JAKARTA: Employees of state bus company Perum Damri have threatened to hold a national strike if its management did not comply with labor regulations. Federation of Public Transportation-Indonesian Prosperity Trade Union (FTA-SBSI) secretary-general Andy William Sinaga, said on Tuesday Perum Damri management had failed to conform with government regulation No. 26/2001 on salaries. "There is a gap.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Al-Zaytun bars election officials
Al-Zaytun bars election officials Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post, Bandung The West Java General Elections Commission (KPUD) may fail to hold this month's presidential poll runoff at Al-Zaytun as the controversial Islamic boarding school had refused officials permission to reregister voters around the complex.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Weighing the pluses and minuses of candidates
Weighing the pluses and minuses of candidates Jusuf Wanandi Megawati/Hasyim Muzadi and Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono/Jusuf Kalla are the two finalists in the presidential elections. It will no longer be a "beauty contest" where appearances is the decisive factor. It is also not about programs and platforms. This was also the case in the legislative elections in April and the first round of presidential elections in July.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega camp fends off bribery allegations
Mega camp fends off bribery allegations Apriadi Gunawan and Yuli Tri Suwarni, The Jakarta Post/Medan/Bandung President Megawati Soekarnoputri's campaign teams in North Sumatra and West Java provinces have been rocked by allegations of vote-buying via an eyebrow-raising lending scheme involving three state-owned banks.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Earthquake jolts Bengkulu
Earthquake jolts Bengkulu Jakarta: A 5.0-magnitude earthquake jolted Bengkulu province late on Monday, but there were no reports of structural damage or injuries, officials said on Tuesday. The quake shook Bengkulu province, located on the southwestern edge of Sumatra island, at about 11 p.m. on Monday, said Edison Gurning, an official at the national earthquake center.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Farmers' livelihoods under threat from low salt prices
Farmers' livelihoods under threat from low salt prices Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Cirebon The traditional salt industry along the north coast of Cirebon regency, West Java, is in urgent need of modernization to help improve the quality of salt and the welfare of more than 32,000 salt farmers in the regency. The farmers have complained that falling market prices of locally produced salt was affecting their livelihoods, leaving them unable to pay for their daily needs. M.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Over 200 schools on verge of collapse
Over 200 schools on verge of collapse YOGYAKARTA: Some 200 out of a total of 576 school buildings in Yogyakarta are in a state of serious disrepair, putting students at risk of being victims of a building collapse. Sixty-seven of those were elementary school buildings, said Sumitro, the head of the Infrastructure and Facility Section at Yogyakarta Education Office. The school buildings have deteriorated due to age and adverse weather.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Elderly need more than home care
Elderly need more than home care Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta When her husband died 12 years ago, Rauni could only grieve and has lived in depression since. Poverty has haunted the 65-year- old and her three children, worsening her condition. She would get angry easily and often smashed things into pieces without any reason.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Trading
Trading Shares Close Change volume Astra Agro Lestari 2,500 25 1,437,000 Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Asuransi Bina Dana 430 0 0 Andhi Chandra 465 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 3,000 0 0 Adhi Karya 415 5 19,405,000 Adira Dinamika 2,600 0 0 GT Petrochem 340 5 9,624,000 Asuransi Harta Aman 75 5 201,500 Akbar Indo Makmur 80 0 0 Tiga Pilar 125 0 85,000 Argha Karya Prima 550 0 0 Aneka Kimia Raya 1,925 -25 307,500 Asia Kapitalindo 270 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 35 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 925 -50 83,000 Alakasa...
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Cyber crime trial goes nowhere but on debate
Cyber crime trial goes nowhere but on debate Urip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta There was a defendant, a panel of judges and prosecutors inside a court room at the Central Jakarta District Court on Tuesday. The third session of the trial of Dani Firmansyah, the alleged hacker of the General Elections Commission (KPU) website, was already underway, but the court was still debating the virtual "attack".
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally The medal table on sixth day of the 16th National Games (PON) in Palembang on Tuesday (as of 8.45 local time): 1 Jakarta 63 54 49 166 2 W. Java 43 27 36 106 3 E. Java 31 34 55 120 4 C. Java 30 32 30 92 5 S. Sumatra 17 25 15 57 6 Jambi 17 13 8 38 7 N. Sumatra 16 10 12 38 8 Riau 11 10 9 30 9 Papua 7 8 7 22 10 N. Sulawesi 6 6 5 17 11 Banten 6 4 21 31 12 E. Kalimantan 5 15 20 40 13 Lampung 5 6 9 20 14 S. Kalimantan 4 4 5 13 15 SE. Sulawesi 4 4 2 10 16 Yogyakarta 3 5 7 15 17 S.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Anwar's release shows Malaysia's ability to cope with change
Anwar's release shows Malaysia's ability to cope with change Karim Raslan, The Star, Asia News Network, Selangor, Malaysia The release of former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and the forthcoming presidential run-off in Indonesia between Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Megawati Soekarnoputri are important and positive milestones for Southeast Asia. The region has finally emerged from the gloom and political uncertainty of the 1997 financial crisis. We are back in the running again!
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Election campaign should clarify where candidates stand on issues
Election campaign should clarify where candidates stand on issues Lin Che Wei, Jakarta The presidential election has become something of a popularity contest, however, a candidate should be elected based on their judgment, integrity, character and intelligence. Voters should consider the candidates' platforms, including their policies on the economy, budgetary spending, the management of state affairs and the quality of possible cabinet members.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Indomobil Finance to issue Rp 300 billion in bonds
Indomobil Finance to issue Rp 300 billion in bonds The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Financing firm PT Indomobil Finance Indonesia (IFI) plans to sell Rp 300 billion (US$32.3 million) worth of bonds in October to help boost automobile sales. The firm, which is the financing arm of Indonesia's second largest automobile distributor PT Indomobil Sukses Internasional, plans to use proceeds from the bonds to help finance the expansion of its business.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Malpractice kept out of medical bill
Malpractice kept out of medical bill Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives endorsed on Tuesday the long-awaited bill on medical practice, which does not have any provisions for the punishment of the perpetrators of malpractice. However, patients who are disappointed with or are disadvantaged by the service provided by doctors can file lawsuits against them with the courts.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Car ownership limitation not a good policy'
'Car ownership limitation not a good policy' Governor Sutiyoso warned the public early this year that, in 10 more years, traffic would virtually be at a standstill in Jakarta, if the rich kept on buying new cars. However, recent data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Manufacturers (Gaikindo) shows that while 354,311 cars were sold last year, this year's sales target reaches 420,000 units. The Jakarta Post talked to some residents about the issue.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2)
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2) Seminar on leadership to be held in Jakarta Think of a person you consider powerful. Why do others follow this person as their leader? Take away your title, why would anyone follow you? You will find these answers in Dunamis Organization Services' upcoming seminar on Indonesia's Search for Strong and Honorable Leadership, which will be held on Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gran Melia Jakarta Hotel. Dr.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Qantas' Asian wing to get first jet
Qantas' Asian wing to get first jet SINGAPORE: Qantas Airways' Asian discount offshoot will take delivery of its first aircraft, an Airbus A320, by the end of October, a company spokesman said on Tuesday. "The fleet will comprise four A320s when the airline begins flying and the first aircraft is scheduled for delivery at the end of October," Con Korfiatis, chief operating officer of the carrier, said in a statement received here.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
More councillors to be questioned
More councillors to be questioned JAKARTA: Jakarta Police chief Insp. Gen. Firman Gani confirmed on Tuesday that the police will summons 15 more Depok councillors for the allegation of Rp 9 billion (US$969,932) graft. "It (the summons) will be this week," he said. "They will be summoned as witnesses. If the investigation results confirm with the evidence, they will be named as suspects." The 15 councillors were members of the Depok Council budget committee.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
TV Program: Wednesday, September 8, 2004
TV Program: Wednesday, September 8, 2004 .TB.30" 1.00" TVRI .TB.30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 6:30 Talk Show 7:05 Documentary 7:30 Sport News: Jurnal PON 8:30 Music: Asyik-Asyik 10:00 Battle of Wits 11:00 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:00 p.m.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights campaigner Munir dies on plane
Rights campaigner Munir dies on plane Tiarma Siboro and Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Outspoken rights campaigner Munir, 38, died onboard a flight to the Netherlands on Tuesday morning, to the shock of many who knew him as "the voice of the voiceless." One of the founders of the independent Commission for Missing Persons and Victims of Violence (Kontras) passed away on a Garuda Indonesia flight to Amsterdam, which departed from Jakarta via Singapore late Monday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Ad hoc court for TV stations
Ad hoc court for TV stations From Republika With the prevalence of TV programs depicting morally depraved scenes such as violence, consumerism and hedonism, I would like to suggest that Indonesia set up some kind of an ad hoc tribunal for TV stations to accommodate complaints about shows that harm the public interest. This is the case in Australia, where complaints about TV performances are submitted to an ad hoc court, and if such claims can be justified, the relevant TV station can be closed.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Shares end higher as blue chips rebound
Shares end higher as blue chips rebound Dow Jones, Jakarta Indonesian shares ended marginally higher Tuesday, with a late rebound in select blue chips and most smallcap stocks reversing earlier losses, dealers said. They said gains in several Asian markets spurred bargain hunters, mostly foreigners, to buy Indonesian stocks. After staying in negative territory for most of the session, the Jakarta Stock Exchange Composite ended up 1.9 points, or 0.2 percent, to hit a fresh four-month high at 786.
Wed, 08 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.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
22 RI crew missing as ship stranded
22 RI crew missing as ship stranded Agencies, Tokyo Twenty-two crew members from an Indonesian ship went missing on Tuesday after their ship was believed to have hit rocks in the stormy Seton Inland Sea in southwestern Yamaguchi prefecture during typhoon Songda, the Japan Coast Guard said.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
House passes truth, reconciliation bill
House passes truth, reconciliation bill Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Defying criticism from human rights activists and victims of rights abuses, the House of Representatives unanimously endorsed the bill for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission on Tuesday. The 21-strong commission must be formed no later than six months after the bill is signed into law by the president.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Survey institutes pledge neutrality
Survey institutes pledge neutrality M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Responding to criticism by certain people over results of their surveys, which correctly predicted the top vote-getter in the first round of the presidential election, pollsters pledged on Wednesday to strive for greater accuracy that would be immune from outside interference.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Women get physical over 'short pants' test
Women get physical over 'short pants' test Damar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A leading councilor expressed his concern over allegations of what was termed sexual harassment against dozens of women applying for jobs as security officers with the Jakarta administration.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2)
(FOR INFO BRIEFS, Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004. Page 2) Seminar on leadership to be held in Jakarta Think of a person you consider powerful. Why do others follow this person as their leader? Take away your title, why would anyone follow you? You will find these answers in Dunamis Organization Services' upcoming seminar on Indonesia's Search for Strong and Honorable Leadership, which will be held on Sept. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gran Melia Jakarta Hotel. Dr.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Tourism fair at Kuningan Square
Tourism fair at Kuningan Square The Kuningan Square, opposite the Mal Ambassador, will be converted into one giant fair on the weekend of Sept. 25 to Sept. 26 as South Jakarta seeks to bolster tourism in the capital. South Jakarta municipal administration secretary Budiman Simarmata, told reporters on Tuesday that the diplomatic community in Jakarta had been invited to take part in Gebyar Wisata, as well as the parade along Jl. Dr Satrio on Sunday.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Govt delays endorsing logging edict
Govt delays endorsing logging edict Rendi A. Witular, Jakarta The government has delayed the issuance of a government regulation in lieu of law (perpu) aimed at stopping illegal logging due to fears about its possible impact on the social and political situations. The regulation, which was initially scheduled to be issued in May, was planned as an emergency measure to stop rampant illegal logging, which is considered the main factor behind the rapid destruction of the nation's virgin forests.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Surya was confused. He had been hours looking for a hotel room nearby Bandung's Station Hall area, where the main railway station in the city is located, but his efforts had been unfruitful. All of the hotels he could find were already fully booked or occupied. It was a cool 9 p.m. on Saturday evening, and he began considering the prospect of sleeping in a mosque.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Swimsuit poses problem for Miss Universe hopeful
Swimsuit poses problem for Miss Universe hopeful Michael Casey, Associated Press/Jakarta Artika Sari Devi looks the part of a beauty queen with her million-dollar smile and hourglass figure. And she dreams of one day becoming Indonesia's first Miss Universe. There is only one thing holding her back - a swimsuit. Like most international beauty competitions, Miss Universe participants must appear in a swimsuit - either a one-piece model or a bikini.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
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2 x 18 Mega camp fends off bribery allegations President Megawati Soekarnoputri's campaign teams in North Sumatra and West Java provinces have been rocked by allegations of vote-buying via an eyebrow-raising lending scheme involving three state-owned banks.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Rights campaigner Munir dies
Rights campaigner Munir dies Born in the Central Java town of Malang on Dec. 8, 1965, Munir's small, aggressive demeanor rose to prominence in the late 1990s amid a rash of kidnappings and disappearances during the last years of former president Soeharto's rule.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
20 councillors yet to return cars
20 councillors yet to return cars TANGERANG: As many as 20 former Tangerang municipal councillors who were not reelected in the April 5 election have not returned their official cars. "Only 15 councillors have returned their cars to the administration. The rest have promised to return them by the end of September," Aan Iqbal of the municipal administration said on Tuesday. Forty-five new councillors, of which 11 had served in the previous tenure, were sworn in on Aug. 31.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Foreigners to help Indonesian farmers
Foreigners to help Indonesian farmers MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi: Foreign donors, spearheaded by the International Financial Corporation (IFC), will help farmers in the eastern parts of Indonesia to raise the quality of their products to increase their value and produce better profits. Euan Marshall, an official with the IFC, a financial arm of the World Bank, said that the help would take the form of technical assistance and training for farmers.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
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5. Haze ---- 1x38 Haze disrupts flights in Jambi and Pekanbaru
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Pertamina unit director suspended over graft allegation
Pertamina unit director suspended over graft allegation The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The newly-appointed head of state oil and gas company Pertamina has suspended the director of one of the firm's units over alleged graft involving more than Rp 200 billion (US$21.5 million). "I have suspended the director and shall ask the police to investigate the case," Pertamina's president Widya Purnama told reporters on Tuesday, as quoted by Detik online news agency.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
'Food poisoning' claims nine victims
'Food poisoning' claims nine victims SURABAYA: Alleged food poisoning again claimed victims at a school in Surabaya on Tuesday, following a similar incident a few weeks ago in the Barata Jaya elementary school in the same city. In the latest incident on Tuesday, nine elementary school students in Sawahan III elementary school in Sawahan district here complained of vomiting after they drank milk provided by the school and produced by a local company.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
University students hurt in brawl
University students hurt in brawl The Jakarta Post, Jakarta As many as 36 university students were injured in a brawl between around 100 students of the Christian University of Indonesia (UKI) and YAI Persada Indonesia University on Jl. Diponegoro on Tuesday. Bahrul, a pedestrian, was also injured when a stone hit his head. Witnesses said the brawl started at about 1:30 p.m. when some unidentified students threw stones at another group of students after both sides mocked each other.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Mega comes bearing gifts as election runoff nears
Mega comes bearing gifts as election runoff nears Ruslan Sangadji, The Jakarta Post, Palu President Megawati Soekarnoputri visited Palu, the capital of Central Sulawesi province, on Tuesday, with the presidential election runoff now just two weeks away. She inaugurated several projects in the province during her one-day visit, but fell short of making a much-awaited statement on the prolonged sectarian conflict in Poso regency, which is located only some one hundred kilometers from Palu.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend
Bandung lacks 3,000 hotel rooms on weekend Yuli Tri Suwarni The Jakarta Post/Bandung Surya was confused. He had been hours looking for a hotel room nearby Bandung's Station Hall area, where the main railway station in the city is located, but his efforts had been unfruitful. All of the hotels he could find were already fully booked or occupied. It was a cool 9 p.m. on Saturday evening, and he began considering the prospect of sleeping in a mosque.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU poll monitor to visit Papua
EU poll monitor to visit Papua JAKARTA: The head of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Indonesia, Glyn Ford, plans to visit Papua on Friday and Saturday to observe the province's preparations for the Sept. 20 presidential election runoff. Ford will be accompanied by two EU EOM team members who are based in Jakarta and four others who are based in the Papuan towns of Jayapura and Manokwari.
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
Young people do their bit to help the community
Young people do their bit to help the community As part of the World Literacy Day which falls on Wednesday, The Jakarta Post's Evi Mariani and Leony Aurora have been investigating library facilities in the city. Today, we take a look at two libraries run by volunteers. What does a couple on Jl. Wijaya and the mosque youth group in Kebayoran Lama Ulama, both in South Jakarta, have in common?
Wed, 08 Sep 2004, 00:00 WIB
EU, S'pore to begin negotiating economic partnership agreement
EU, S'pore to begin negotiating economic partnership agreement Associated Press, Singapore European trade commissioner Pascal Lamy said on Tuesday that negotiations between Singapore and the European Union on an economic co-operation agreement may start within weeks.