Archive: 12 December 2003
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Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI kayakers extend to shine in icy cold
RI kayakers extend to shine in icy cold Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi With a number of high-ranking national sports officials in attendance in the stands, Indonesia's rowers turned out more gold medal performances at the Southeast Asian (SEA) Games here on Thursday. Indonesia won four of eight gold medals on offer with Sarce Aronggear romping home with a double victory in the canoeing finals on the West Lake, where most of the athletes fell victim to the lake's hard-blowing, chilly wind.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2 : Support U.S., UN in returning peace in Iraq
Part 1 of 2 : Support U.S., UN in returning peace in Iraq Jusuf Wanandi, Member, Board of Trustees Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta I was privileged to have listened to presentations by two American columnists during my visit to the United States last September. They were Thomas Friedman from the New York Times and Max Boots from The Wall Street Journal. They both visited the Middle East, including Iraq, in August.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ojek passenger dies in accident
Ojek passenger dies in accident JAKARTA: A public bus plying Jl. Sudirman hit a motorcycle taxi, or ojek, in the Dukuh Atas area of Central Jakarta on Thursday, and the ojek passenger was killed. The victim, identified as M. Ali Nur, got the ojek at Bendungan Hilir, and was carrying a newly repaired television set. According to ojek driver, Supri, the victim wanted to go to Kebon Kacang, also in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Medal Tally
Medal Tally Thursday's Medal standings Country G S B T 1. Vietnam 106 66 72 244 2. Thailand 77 72 76 225 3. Indonesia 45 51 68 164 4. Malaysia 37 36 46 119 5. Philippines 35 36 53 124 6. Singapore 26 29 32 87 7. Myanmar 7 34 39 80 8. Laos 1 5 9 15 9. Cambodia 1 3 10 14 10. Brunei 1 1 6 8 11. Timor Leste 0 0 0 0
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Legislation blamed for frequent TNI-police clashes
Legislation blamed for frequent TNI-police clashes Muninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The frequent clashes between members of the Indonesian Military (TNI) and the National Police across the country are the result of the separation of the two institutions, military officers and an observer say. Maj. Gen.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Is Indonesia really ready for the 2004 general elections?
Is Indonesia really ready for the 2004 general elections? Daniel Lindgren, Associate Director TNS Indonesia, Jakarta Still recovering from the aftermath of the Bali bombings, 2003 saw Indonesia faced with SARS and new terrorist attacks. Considering the circumstances 2003 has not been such a bad year after all. The outlook for 2004 is moderately positive but the world will continue to watch Indonesia as it faces up to yet another big challenge, the upcoming General Election.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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How the KPU is handling the election preparations Adi Abidin and Wandy N. Tuturoong The Asia Foundation Jakarta 2. Daniel -- The 2004 elections, is Indonesia ready? 2 x 30 Is Indonesia really ready for the 2004 national elections? Daniel Lindgren Associate Director TNS Indonesia Jakarta
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Last meeting for ISSD kicks off
Last meeting for ISSD kicks off The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Over 100 participants started on Thursday a two-day preparatory meeting for the Indonesian Summit on Sustainable Development (ISSD) to be held early next year. State Minister for the Environment Nabiel Makarim said that the preparatory meeting was important to formulate strategic measures on sustainable development in Indonesia.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Indonesia is
Indonesia is over-bureaucratized I am not an expert in organizational matters and what I am going to write is just my feeling. I am sure that the majority of my fellow citizens are also not experts in this field, but I am sure that they are also feeling confused with what is happening in Indonesia, and the common feeling is that Indonesia is over- bureaucratized. I read in a book entitled Partai-partai politik di Indonesia (Political parties in Indonesia) compiled by Kompas.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 Exhibitions * An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 15. * Architecture Asia Architecture and Dutch Cultural Teaching and Planning Methodes, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), Dec.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Coins from Java in London's mud
Coins from Java in London's mud LONDON: A bundle of 17th century coins from Java, Indonesia, has been found buried in mud on the banks of London's River Thames. The 90 copper alloy coins are pierced with hexagonal holes and inscribed in Arabic with the words Pangeran Ratou ing Bantan (Lord King at Bantam)," according to experts at the London museum where they will be displayed.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
* Headlines: Legislation blamed for TNI-Police clashes 2
* Headlines: Legislation blamed for TNI-Police clashes 2 * National: Parties defend task forces 4 * Archipelago: Aceh tabloid forced to close5 * Opinion: Is Indonesia really ready for 2004 general elections?6 * City: City to clear alternative roads 8 * World: Qurie warns Sharon against unilateral machinations 10 * Sports: RI kayakers extend to shine in icy cold 12 * Business: ASEAN endorses East Asian Community Plan 13 * Features: Tom Cruise picks up where Costner left off 18
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt to submit tax law changes to House
Govt to submit tax law changes to House The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government will submit the final draft of the amendment of the country's tax laws to the House of Representatives in January next year for deliberation, Minister of Finance Boediono said. He said on Thursday that the proposed changes are part of efforts to help boost tax revenue.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Film Festival escapes RI's censors
Film Festival escapes RI's censors Fabio Scarpello, Contributor, Jakarta, fabio@fabioscarpello.com Travel broadens the mind, and as you explore new things, you may discover that differences often offer unlimited means of comparison. Such differences also underscore the artistic expressions of Europeans and those living on other continents. It's a pity that Europe is way more expensive for Indonesians to visit so that it remains a privilege available to a few.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Only a few people enjoy
'Only a few people enjoy benefit of foreign debt' The country's foreign debt has reached close to US$77 billion but in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) forum being held until Thursday, more loans are being sought from donors. The Jakarta Post asked people for their impressions on how the government was spending the money. Albert, 25, is an activist with the Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi).
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fishermen forced to stay at sea
Fishermen forced to stay at sea Evi Mariani and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Cirebon The cool breeze on Thursday afternoon could not cool the anger of hundreds of evicted fishermen along the banks of Muara Angke river in North Jakarta, when a bulldozer demolished the last remaining building in the area, a musholla (a muslim prayer room). It was a similar scene when city public order officers demolished their stilt houses on Oct. 2.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Bargain like you would at home
Bargain like you would at home HANOI: "You can get a quarter of the price being offered," said a Liaison Officer (LO) by way of introducing shopping in Vietnam while driving The Jakarta Post from Hanoi International Airport to the Dong Do Hotel. A group of Indonesian journalists, on their way back from covering the Criterium competition on Saturday, stopped at a street market and bought round-brimmed hats, apparently the kind donned by Viet Cong troops.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Govt warns of influenza epidemic
Govt warns of influenza epidemic JAKARTA: The government says it has taken precautionary measures against the influenza epidemic and the possible reoccurrence of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The secretary of the communicable diseases directorate general, Syafii Ahmad, said on Thursday that Sulianti Suroso Infectious Diseases Hospital in Jakarta, environmental health centers and regional health offices had been asked to stay on alert.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Denpasar students fall into mass trance
Denpasar students fall into mass trance Wahyoe Boediwardhana, The Jakarta Post, Denpasar, Bali Dozens of students of an elementary school on the resort island of Bali fell into a trance this week, before they were "exorcised" by local Hindu priests. Teachers and priests said on Thursday that the school's failure to conduct certain rituals, and make offerings to appease troubled spirits, was to blame for the incident.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to summon Hassan
House to summon Hassan JAKARTA: The House of Representatives will summon foreign minister Hassan Wirayuda over the new defense program between Australia and the United States, House's commission I member Aisyah Aminy said on Thursday. Aisyah voiced concern over Hassan's decision to play down the threat of the program to Indonesia. "I don't agree with Australian foreign minister Alexander Downer, who said the program would not affect Indonesia.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/12/Results
JP/12/Results Selected results Cycling Men's 1.5km downhill 1. Sugianto Setiawan (Ina) 3 minutes, 17.939 seconds, 2. Wisit Phuengnoi (Tha) 3:23.513, 3. Nguyen Thi Binh (Vie) 3:24.047. Women's 1.5km downhill 1. Phan Thi Thuy Trang (Vie) 3:33.602, 2. Risa Suseanty (Ina) 4:00.026, 3. Phan Thi Anh Dao (Vie) 4:16.538. Tennis Men's Doubles 1. R. Sanchai/R. Sonchat (Tha), 2. Hendri S. Pramono/Suwandi (Ina), 3. Do Minh Quan/Le Qoc Khanh (Vie) and Prima Simpatiaji/Febi Widhiyanto (Ina) Women's Doubles 1.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Rupiah Retes Dec.11
Rupiah Retes Dec.11 Banknote rates TT rates Selling Buying Selling Buying Australian dollar 1 6,626.62 5,885.92 6,289.21 6,223.10 Brunei dollar 1 5,250.41 4,663.98 4,983.07 4,931.16 Canadian dollar 1 6,873.23 6,104.45 6,523.27 6,454.15 Swiss franc 1 7,094.41 6,303.22 6,733.18 6,664.30 Danish krone 1 1,475.46 1,310.36 1,400.33 1,385.42 Euro 1 10,976.60 9,752.30 10,417.70 10,310.97 Poundsterling 1 15,653.10 13,908.90 14,856.09 14,705.68 Hong Kong dollar 1 1,158.69 1,029.74 1,099.69 1,088.73...
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Loans to SMEs still sluggish as of September: BI
Loans to SMEs still sluggish as of September: BI The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The central bank said on Thursday that the banking sector had extended some Rp 20 trillion in new loans to small- and medium- scale enterprises (SMEs) in the first nine months of the year, less than half the full-year target of Rp 42.3 trillion.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
ADB upgrades Asian economic growth outlook
ADB upgrades Asian economic growth outlook Agence France-Presse, Manila China, South Korea and the Southeast Asian nations are expected to grow 6.1 percent this year and 6.6 percent in 2004, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Thursday, revising upwards an earlier forecast. The higher-than-expected growth will be built on the back of China's rapid expansion, an improving external environment and strong domestic demand, the ADB said in a quarterly report.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
ASTON ATRIUM HOTEL'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: The Aston Atrium Hotel
ASTON ATRIUM HOTEL'S 10TH ANNIVERSARY: The Aston Atrium Hotel Jakarta celebrated its 10th anniversary on Dec. 1. Among the events to celebrate the anniversary is a photo exhibition featuring the history of the Senen area from the 18th century to the present. The exhibition runs through Dec. 20.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City to clear alternative roads
City to clear alternative roads The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Jakarta Police and the city administration will start clearing the four alternative roads along the busway corridor from Blok M in South Jakarta to Kota in West Jakarta on Friday to help ease traffic congestion. Jakarta Police traffic division chief Sr. Comr. Sulistyo Ishak said on Thursday that a joint task force would be deployed to clear the roads of illegally parked cars, street vendors, street hawkers and reckless pedestrians.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
AGAINST FOREIGN DEBTS: Two protesters hold a poster, which reads
AGAINST FOREIGN DEBTS: Two protesters hold a poster, which reads CGI adalah Neo Imperialisme, or the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) is Neo-Imperialistic, while participating in a rally of university students at the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle in Central Jakarta. The students expressed their objection on Thursday to new foreign debts for the country.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CEMEX: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS
1. CEMEX: 2 LINES, 21 COUNTS Cemex seeks arbitration over Semen Gresik row 2. UNICEF: 1 LINE, 36 COUNTS Juveniles learn crime in prison: Police 3. CAR: 3 LINES, 16 COUNTS Toyota, Daihatsu launch Xenia, Avanza minivans
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Crack down on bad bankers
Crack down on bad bankers Many citizens have become very skeptical about the willingness and/or courage of law enforcers to dig deep into the roots of the Rp 1.7 trillion (US$200 million) lending scam at the country's second largest bank, state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI). However, in a Cabinet meeting on Monday, ministers gave priority to a discussion on the BNI loan fraud, which is perhaps a strong signal that the government seems determined to get to the bottom of the scandal.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Asean endorses East Asian Community plan
Asean endorses East Asian Community plan Kornelius Purba, The Jakarta Post, Tokyo Amid the increasing economic and political rivalry between the regional superpower Japan and China, the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) endorsed Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's grand policy to promote the East Asian Community (EAC).
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
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1 x 31 Aceh tabloid forced to close 2 x 26 West Java fishermen to be relocated from north coast JP/5/ambon 1 x 33 Convicted separatist flees to U.S.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Peace award honors Paku Buwono XII
Peace award honors Paku Buwono XII The sultan of Surakarta, Paku Buwono XII, became the first Indonesian national to receive the "Lifting Up the World with a Oneness Heart" peace award. He was recognized as a figure who actively struggled for peace. The award, bestowed on Wednesday at the Surakarta palace, was made by the New York-based organization, the Sri Chinmoy International Institute.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
CGI pledges $2.8b for 2004
CGI pledges $2.8b for 2004 Dadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) pledged on Thursday to provide US$2.8 billion in loans and grants for next year's state budget, but renewed calls to speed up reform and improve the investment climate.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
House to draft currency law to protect rupiah
House to draft currency law to protect rupiah The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives on Thursday announced plans to draft a currency law to protect the rupiah from being speculated by the market. House deputy chairman Tosari Widjaya said the drafting of the law was based on the country's amended 1945 Constitution, which stipulated that the national currency should be regulated with a special law. "Currently, our currency affairs are only regulated by the central bank law.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Three missing in North Sumatra floods
Three missing in North Sumatra floods MEDAN, North Sumatra: At least three people are missing and feared dead after floods hit several areas across North Sumatra, following days of incessant rain over the weekend, officials said on Thursday. They said the floods also inundated hundreds of houses there as rivers burst their banks. The three missing victims are all elementary school students.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australian MPs visit KPU
Australian MPs visit KPU JAKARTA: The Australian Parliament delegation paid a visit to Indonesia's General Elections Commission (KPU) on Thursday to witness on-site preparations for the coming 2004 direct presidential election here.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Toyota, Daihatsu launch Xenia, Avanza minivans
Toyota, Daihatsu launch Xenia, Avanza minivans Sandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) and its subsidiary Daihatsu Motor Co. (DMC) launched a new type of mini-van on Thursday, capitalizing on the growing demand for vehicles in the Rp 60-100 million (US$7,063 - US$11,772) price bracket. The new products were introduced amid concerns over the slow growth in Toyota's top selling Kijang van.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Confusing traffic lights
Confusing traffic lights From Kompas In many places in Jakarta, traffic lights actually create rather than reduce traffic jams. At the Pramuka intersection, for instance, the red lights stopping traffic from Jalan Pramuka to Jalan Pemuda and vice versa stay red much longer, while the traffic from Tanjung Priok to Cililitan and vice versa has the green light for much longer.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Umar reaps the fruits of hard work
Umar reaps the fruits of hard work Musthofid The Jakarta Post Jakarta Umar Syarif was jubilant, punching his right fist into the air. He was so overwhelmed by his victory in the much anticipated final match against Jose Mari of Philippines in Karate's over 80 kilograms class that he could not hold back his tears. The bout on Sunday saw the return of his winning form following his under-par performances in the previous two Games.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
FBI questions witnesses in Timika slayings
FBI questions witnesses in Timika slayings Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A team of United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents have arrived in the Papuan town of Timika and questioned a number of witnesses in connection with an ambush in which three employees of an American company were killed in August 2001. National Police detective chief Com. Gen. Erwin Mappaseng said on Thursday the FBI team had also examined the bullets used to shoot the victims.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Governments and NGOs vow to protect migrant workers
Governments and NGOs vow to protect migrant workers Kanis Dursin, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Upset by the rampant abuse against migrant workers, particularly female laborers, governments and non-governmental organizations from Asian and Middle East countries vowed on Thursday to join hands in campaigns aimed at protecting the migrant workers.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs
Disabled demand rights on public access, education, jobs Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta The government has ignored the rights of the disabled despite regulations assuring them of public access, Indonesian Disabled Foundation (YPCI) chairman Siswadi said Wednesday.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Parties defend task forces
Parties defend task forces Moch. N. Kurniawan, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Big political parties defended on Thursday the presence of their military-style task forces, despite the risk of violence they might pose in the run up to next year's elections. The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P), the National Awakening Party (PKB), and Golkar Party are among those big parties that said their task forces would be managed to help secure their respective party activities.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Only a few people enjoy
'Only a few people enjoy benefit of foreign debt' The country's foreign debt has reached close to US$77 billion but in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) forum being held until Thursday, more loans are being sought from donors. The Jakarta Post asked people for their impressions on how the government was spending the money. Albert, 25, is an activist with the Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi).
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police silent on Saefuddien's probe
Police silent on Saefuddien's probe Abdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police disclosed on Thursday the identity of two more suspects in the Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) scam but remained silent about the findings obtained from the questioning of the bank's president director. The questioning of BNI president director Saifuddien Hassan, the first for the bank's top executive, lasted four hours, which according to National Police Economic Crimes Division director Brig. Gen.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JI training terrorists in Philippines: MInister
JI training terrorists in Philippines: MInister Oliver Teves, Associated Press, Manila Indonesian members of the Southeast Asian terror group Jamaah Islamiyah (JI) have been training Filipino recruits in bomb- making and evading arrest, and telling them to pursue the group's goal of a pan-Islamic state, the Philippines' defense chief said on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nationalist spirit needed
Nationalist spirit needed From Suara Karya The human rights (HAM) institution in settling national issues arising in Indonesia applies methods that lack a sense of nationalism. In other words, it has apparently never struggled for national interests. Based on the 1945 Constitution, the HAM law and the HAM judicial procedure, the HAM institution functions not only as a means to try rights violation cases but also a means to prevent such violations.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
JP/5/ambon
JP/5/ambon Governor concerned as separatist leader flees to U.S. Oktovianus Pinontoan The Jakarta Post Ambon, Maluku Maluku separatist leader Alex Manuputty, who was sentenced to three years in prison for plotting rebellion, has left the province for the United States, according to the provincial governor. Alex, 55, remained free after he appealed the verdict that was handed down in absentia on Jan. 28, 2003. The North Jakarta District Court did not order his immediate imprisonment.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
On Melawai market
On Melawai market From Pos Kota Traditional markets in Jakarta are managed by PD Pasar Jaya, the city's market operator, in an outdated fashion, except those run in cooperation with private investors like Pasar Baru and Glodok City, which are attractive and convenient. An example of a poorly maintained markets is Pasar Melawai II, where the escalators have been out-of-order for six years.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) Dec.11, 2003
Stock prices on the Jakarta Stock Exchange (in rupiah) Dec.11, 2003 ____________________________________________________________________________ Shares Close Change Trading Volume _____________________________________________________________________________ Abdi Bangsa Tbk 275 0 0 Ades Alfindo Tbk 1,050 0 0 Adindo Foresta 50 0 0 AGIS Tbk 85 -5 170,000 Akbar Indo Makmur 75 0 391,500 Alakasa Industrindo 150 0 0 Alfa Retailindo Tbk 1,250 0 0 Alter Abadi Tbk 25 0 50,000 Alumindo Light 190 0 0 Andhi...
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Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
Where to go in Jakarta: Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 Exhibitions * An exhibition of over 100 terracotta's from the Majapahit Kingdom period, 13th-15th century, East Java and other parts of the archipelago. The Royal Treasures Room, Dharma Mulia Galleries, Jl. Ciputat Raya No. 50 (Tel. 7492850), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., until Dec. 15. * Architecture Asia Architecture and Dutch Cultural Teaching and Planning Methodes, Erasmus Huis, Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said, Kav S-3, Kuningan, South Jakarta (Tel. 5241069), Dec.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
West Java fishermen to be relocated from north coast
West Java fishermen to be relocated from north coast Yuli Tri Suwarni and Nana Rukmana, The Jakarta Post, Bandung/Cirebon Starting next year, the West Java administration will gradually relocate thousands of fishermen from the province's north coast areas to southwest Java and east Indonesia, officials said on Thursday. The relocations are an attempt to improve the fishermen's catches, which have been decreasing yearly.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
How the KPU is handling the election preparations
How the KPU is handling the election preparations Adi Abidin and Wandy N. Tuturoong, The Asia Foundation, Jakarta Dec. 8, 2003, was the day the General Elections Commission (KPU) showed its strong credentials as the organizer of next year's elections, when it hosted party leaders to draw their electoral numbers. On that day, almost all party chairpersons were present, including such state dignitaries as Megawati Soekarnoputri, Akbar Tandjung and Amien Rais -- only Hamzah Haz was absent.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Corruption allegations taint KPK selection
Corruption allegations taint KPK selection The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Undeterred by public allegations of collusion and bribery with regard to none other than the candidates for the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the House of Representatives decided on Thursday that its members would soon meet the 10 shortlisted KPK candidates. Chairman of the House Commission II for legal and home affairs, A.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Only a few people enjoy
'Only a few people enjoy benefit of foreign debt' The country's foreign debt has reached close to US$77 billion but in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) forum being held until Thursday, more loans are being sought from donors. The Jakarta Post asked people for their impressions on how the government was spending the money. Albert, 25, is an activist with the Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi).
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Aceh tabloid forced to close
Aceh tabloid forced to close Nani Farida and Teuku Agam Muzakir, The Jakarta Post, Banda Aceh/Lhokseumawe Pressure on the press in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam has claimed another victim after the Indonesian Military (TNI) allegedly forced a local biweekly tabloid to stop publishing in the war- torn province. Beudoh published its last edition late last month. It first appeared in March, two months before Aceh was placed under martial law by the central government.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 1 of 2 : How to make Asia-Pacific peaceful
Part 1 of 2 : How to make Asia-Pacific peaceful Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security, Jakarta The Iraqi war is now behind us, and the members of the Security Council are back working together with greater consensus than before. But the Iraqi issue still has a lot of troubling question marks. No one can say with certainty what actors exactly are behind the string of attacks against the coalition forces, the UN office and Iraqis.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Damaged railings in Jakarta
Damaged railings in Jakarta From Warta Kota In some parts of Jakarta, crowded areas have been railed-off in a bid to create public order, such as in Pancoran, Glodok, West Jakarta, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta and Cawang, East Jakarta. Many of these steel fences, however, are now in need of repair. Bars are often damaged, some have even been cut through. People seem to avoid using cross bridges or going roundabout ways.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Theft at Senggigi Hotel
Theft at Senggigi Hotel During the evening of Friday, Nov. 21, my friend and I checked in at Bintang Senggigi Hotel, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The hotel was nice and the receptionist was friendly. Since this was my first time to Lombok, I was very excited. The next day, Saturday, Nov. 22, we spent most of our time on the beach and in the swimming pool, and when it started getting dark, we went back to our room to get ready for dinner at Senggigi Square.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
1. CGI: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 15
1. CGI: 55 pt, 3 cols, 2 x 15 CGI pledges $2.8b for 2004 budget 2. BNI: 36 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 30 BNI president refuses to talk to press 3. EVICTION: 32 pt, 4 cols, 1 x 33 Fishermen forced to stay at sea 4. SEAGAMES: 30 pt, 5 cols, 1 x 48 Kayaking team helps RI keep third place on medal table or Kayaking team helps RI stay in 3rd place in SEA Games
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Juvenile learn crime in prison: Police
Juvenile learn crime in prison: Police Dewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Police are throwing their weight behind the revision of the country's juvenile justice system that will allow delinquent juveniles to avoid prison sentences as they believe prisons serve mostly as training grounds for children to become real criminals.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City widens Jl. Raya Lenteng Agung
City widens Jl. Raya Lenteng Agung JAKARTA: To prevent future traffic congestion on Jl. Raya Lenteng Agung which connects Pasar Minggu and Depok, the South Jakarta Public Works Agency plans to widen the road. The two-lane road will have one additional lane by the end of this month, said the head of the road construction unit at the agency, Rahadi. "Because of the construction, the food vendors along the road will have to be evicted.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
RI pulling away from Malaysia on medal table
RI pulling away from Malaysia on medal table Musthofid, The Jakarta Post, Hanoi The kayaking team proved themselves reliable on Thursday in helping the Indonesian squad maintain third place in the medal standings with 45 golds to widen the gap with fourth place rival Malaysia, which has 37 golds currently at the 22nd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games. The kayakers held off a tight challenge from the Vietnamese and Myanmarese teams to bag four of eight gold medals on offer at cold, windy West Lake.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Ojek passenger dies in accident
Ojek passenger dies in accident JAKARTA: A public bus plying Jl. Sudirman hit a motorcycle taxi, or ojek, in the Dukuh Atas area of Central Jakarta on Thursday, and the ojek passenger was killed. The victim, identified as M. Ali Nur, got the ojek at Bendungan Hilir, and was carrying a newly repaired television set. According to ojek driver, Supri, the victim wanted to go to Kebon Kacang, also in Central Jakarta.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
To understand human rights is to respect human rights
To understand human rights is to respect human rights Almost all people in the Republic of Indonesia could speak of human rights to indicate that they are well-educated and civilized. However, do we all understand the right sense of the word "human rights" and thus respect the human being, as stipulated in the human rights declaration? The reform government, which has given its commitment to reject any kind of criminal act, has in fact been unable to settle various human rights violations.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
South Korea helps promote Bali tourism
South Korea helps promote Bali tourism DENPASAR, Bali: A team from South Korea's Seoul Broadcasting Service (SBS) is currently filming a 20-episode television series on the resort island of Bali in an effort to promote cultural ties between the two nations. "The project also aims at projecting the island's image as a safe tourist destination," the press and culture attache of the South Korean Embassy, Kim Sang Sool, said here on Thursday.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Convicted separatist flees to U.S.
Convicted separatist flees to U.S. Oktovianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon, Maluku Maluku separatist leader Alex Manuputty, who was sentenced to three years in prison for plotting rebellion, has left the province for the United States, according to the provincial governor. Alex, 55, remained free after he appealed the verdict that was handed down in absentia on Jan. 28, 2003. The North Jakarta District Court did not order his immediate imprisonment.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Man climbs to end it all
Man climbs to end it all Marco Nur, 23, struggled to free himself from the grips of firemen and a volunteer. "No, leave me up here, I want to die," he said, eight hours after climbing to the top of a 20-meter high street lamp on Jl. Sudirman, Central Jakarta. The man, dressed in jeans, was eventually brought to the ground at 6:15 p.m. and taken to the Tanah Abang Police substation. "He is depressed," said a police officer on duty at the station.
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TV Today: Friday, Dec. 12, 2003
TV Today: Friday, Dec. 12, 2003 .TB.30" .90" TVRI .tb .30" .90" 6:00 a.m. News: Berita Pagi 7:30 Music 8:00 TV Drama: Kemelut Cinta 9:00 Entertainment News: Business Magazine 10:00 Quiz: Dibisikin 11:00 Religious Teachings 12:30 p.m. English News Service 1:00 News: Berita Siang 1:30 Documentary 2:00 Comedy Drama 3:30 Music 4:00 News 4:30 Film 7:00 News 8:00 Film: Love Talk 9:00 News: Dunia Dalam Berita 10:00 Music: Dangdut Kristal 10:30 Talk Show: Bincang Malam 11:30 Music 12:30 a.m.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Part 2 of 2 : Multilateral peace needed to avoid unilateral war
Part 2 of 2 : Multilateral peace needed to avoid unilateral war Hassan Wirajuda, Foreign Minister , Jakarta History is full of examples of regional countries unable or unwilling to solve their intramural problems, waking up one day to find that an external power has muscled into their home grounds. Hence, we fervently pray that the Iraq war will be the last of its kind in history. Indeed, we will all bear the weight of its impact for many years.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Cemex seeks arbitration over Semen Gresik row
Cemex seeks arbitration over Semen Gresik row The Jakarta Post, Jakarta After showing great patience for several years, Mexican cement giant Cemex SA has finally decided to take its case to an international arbitration panel to resolve a protracted dispute over its plan to acquire Indonesia's largest cement maker state- owned Semen Gresik.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Nisa restaurant serves 'halal' food
Nisa restaurant serves 'halal' food HANOI: Finding pork-free food for Muslims is very difficult in Hanoi. The Nisa restaurant may be one of the few that caters to the dietary restrictions of Muslims. Located on Huu Huan Street, the restaurant serves halal Indonesian, Malaysian and Indian cuisines, as it advertises on a placard at the restaurant's entrance. But visitors will have to pay a bit more for their specially prepared meals.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Jakarta stock index soars to near four-year high
Jakarta stock index soars to near four-year high Rendi A. Witular, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta stock index jumped by 7.36 points on Thursday, hitting its highest level in nearly four years on positive regional sentiment and the privatization of state-owned gas company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN).
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Japan, RP to begin free trade talks
Japan, RP to begin free trade talks TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi and Philippine President Gloria Arroyo agreed on Thursday to begin talks on concluding a free trade agreement, Japanese officials said. "The two leaders decided that the governments of the two countries should enter into negotiations beginning in early 2004 ... based upon the discussions and achievements" of a bilateral working group, a joint statement issued after the meeting said.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Retired officers recruited as legislative aspirants
Retired officers recruited as legislative aspirants Fabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Virtually all big political parties have recruited former military or police officers as legislative candidates, a move aimed at luring as many voters as possible in the 2004 elections.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Country's biggest bird shelter opens at Taman Safari
Country's biggest bird shelter opens at Taman Safari M. Taufiqurrahman, The Jakarta Post, Bogor The Indonesia Safari Park in Cisarua, Bogor, has opened a new bird enclosure, which, with more than 300 birds, including 63 rare species, is believed to be the largest in the country.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
A bet ends up in fatal stabbing
A bet ends up in fatal stabbing JAKARTA: A friendly neighborhood bet ended up in a fatal stabbing on Wednesday afternoon in Grogol, West Jakarta. Ajuar Sanusi, 25, a resident of Tanggul Banjir Kanal in Grogol won a bet against his neighbor Sugianto, 27 and collected his winnings. Ajuar then refused a further bet, which apparently enraged Sugianto to the point of murder. Sugianto went home, got his dagger, found Ajuar and attacked him. Ajuar died on the way to Sumber Waras Hospital.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Study finds proof of genocide in Papua
Study finds proof of genocide in Papua Michael Casey, Associated Press, Jakarta A United States university study released on Thursday alleges Indonesia is violating UN genocide rules in Papua province with abuses that appear aimed at the destroying the region's indigenous people.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
City allocates Rp 47.5 b for Bantar Gebang dump
City allocates Rp 47.5 b for Bantar Gebang dump Bambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The city administration is allocating at least Rp 47.5 billion (US$5.59 million) from its 2004 budget for the Bantar Gebang dump in Bekasi, three weeks before the contract with Bekasi to utilize the dump expires on Dec. 31. City councillor Mukhayar of the Justice Party (PK) revealed on Thursday that of the amount some Rp 25 billion would be used to pay compensation to the Bekasi municipality.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Long Haul sells 5.2% stake in Bumi
Long Haul sells 5.2% stake in Bumi JAKARTA: Long Haul Holdings Ltd. has sold around 1 billion shares, or a 5.2 percent stake, in PT Bumi Resources to investors from Europe, Asia and America, a Bumi's director said Thursday. "We were informed by Long Haul that they sold the shares at Rp 270 (3.1 U.S. cents) each early this week ," said Eddie Sobari, the finance director at Bumi. He didn't provide the name of the investors that bought Bumi shares.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Fewer people to be trained as pilots
Fewer people to be trained as pilots YOGYAKARTA: Air Force chief Marshal Chappy Hakim said on Thursday the force could not take as many students to train as pilots as the country had less airplanes now. "The number of our airplanes is decreasing. Thus, we have to lower the number of students," said Chappy. However, he said, if there were positive development within two to three years, the students could receive a higher level of training.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
'Only a few people enjoy foreign loans'
'Only a few people enjoy foreign loans' The country's foreign debt has reached close to US$77 billion but in the Consultative Group on Indonesia (CGI) forum being held until Thursday, more loans are being sought from donors. The Jakarta Post asked people for their impressions on how the government was spending the money. Albert, 25, is an activist with the Indonesian Environmental Forum (Walhi).
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Police say juveniles learn crime in prison
Police say juveniles learn crime in prison Dewi Santoso The Jakarta Post Jakarta Police are throwing their weight behind the revision of the country's juvenile justice system that will allow delinquent juveniles to avoid prison sentences as they believe prisons serve mostly as training grounds for children to become real criminals.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
New airline AdamAir to fly over Indonesia
New airline AdamAir to fly over Indonesia Sari P. Setiogi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Indonesia's newest domestic airline takes off next Monday, equipped with near-new Boeing 747-400 and Boeing 737-500 aircraft, Golkar party support, and bearing the name of the airline's 24-year-old president director. PT Adam SkyConnections Airlines introduced on Wednesday its flight service, AdamAir, which will ply several domestic routes.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Australia to send police to PNG
Australia to send police to PNG AUSTRALIA: Flying squads of Australian police and civil servants will tackle lawlessness and corruption in Papua New Guinea under an A$800 million (US$592 million) package agreed by both countries on Thursday. Foreign Minister Alexander Downer said up to 230 Australian police would work with their PNG counterparts in law and order hotspots such as Port Moresby, Bougainville, Lae and the economically-vital Highlands Highway.
Fri, 12 Dec 2003, 00:00 WIB
Saying no to
Saying no to New Order hopefuls From Koran Tempo The general election in 2004, as a further stage of improvement in Indonesia's democracy, must be totally free from the influence of the New Order, including the practice of money politics. To safeguard the democratic process in the elections, we must say no to presidential candidates from the New Order regime. New Order figures are in general against reform and democracy; some are even involved in corruption.