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Searching for all articles published on 2003-12-16 ...

59 articles.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Police say street crime becoming more widespread

Police say street crime becoming more widespreadDamar Harsanto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta City police said on Monday that street crime, or crimes targeting people on the street, have been on the rise amid heightened security measures carried out by residents of housing complexes.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Regional BNN offices established

Regional BNN offices established JAKARTA: The government issued on Monday a joint decree on the establishment of regional offices of the National Narcotics Agency (BNN) as part of nationwide efforts to curb drug trafficking.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Fishermen to sue North Jakarta

Fishermen to sue North Jakarta JAKARTA: Evicted fishermen from Muara Angke in North Jakarta filed a lawsuit on Monday at the Jakarta State Administrative Court against the Penjaringan district and North Jakarta municipality offices.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/House urges govt to ban sugar import

House urges govt to ban sugar importEva C. Komandjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The House of Representatives urged the government to put a temporary ban on all sugar imports until February 2004 to stabilize the price of the commodity domestically.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Torture, comprehensive reform & democratization

Torture, comprehensive reform & democratizationChristine Susanna Tjhin Researcher Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) Jakarta On Nov.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Police close to naming four deportees terror suspects

Police close to naming four deportees terror suspectsAbdul Khalik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The police claim to have enough evidence to charge four of the six students repatriated from Pakistan with their involvement in a series of terror attacks that rocked Indonesia over the last two years.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/16 policemen stand trial over killing of students

16 policemen stand trial over killing of studentsApriadi Gunawan, The Jakarta Post, Medan, North Sumatra A military court here began the trial on Monday of 18 police officers charged with attacking protesters in Medan, North Sumatra, three years ago killing two students.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Constitutional Court split

Constitutional Court split BANDARLAMPUNG, Lampung: Four months after its establishment in August, the Constitutional Court is still debating its authority to settle disputes among state institutions.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Saddam Hussein captured

Saddam Hussein captured The capture of Iraq's ousted president, Saddam Hussein, in a farmhouse outside Tikrit where his relatives live, seems to be almost anticlimactic. He was found hiding in a cellar by American soldiers, to whom he meekly surrendered, although he had a few guns with him.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Minivan drivers stage rally at council offices

Minivan drivers stage rally at council officesMulta Fidrus, The Jakarta Post, Tangerang Some 1,000 public minivan drivers in Tangerang municipality drove around the city in convoy before staging a protest on Monday in front of the municipal administration and Tangerang Council building over the ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Hand tractors for Poso farmers

Hand tractors for Poso farmers PALU, Central Sulawesi: Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare Jusuf Kalla gave on Monday 100 hand tractors worth Rp 1.5 billion (US$176,470) in assistance for young farmers in the conflict-ridden regency of Poso, Central Sulawesi.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Companies to face trial over toxic waste

Companies to face trial over toxic wasteeony Aurora, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A group of lawyers will sue at the Cibinong District Court, Bogor regency, on Tuesday large companies for allegedly producing untreated toxic waste that had polluted the air and groundwater in Munjul, east of Jakarta.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Viva Havana in the heart of Jakarta

Viva Havana in the heart of JakartaRudijanto, Contributor, Jakarta Though proud of their democratic society, Americans and Europeans still turn to Cuba, the last bastion of communism in the western hemisphere, for its famous Havana cigars, to seek relief from the pressures of daily life.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/

Eva C. Komandjaja The Jakarta Post JakartaThe House of Representatives urged the government to put a temporary ban on sugar imports until February 2004 to stabilize the price of the commodity.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Clear definition of pornography sought

Clear definition of pornography sought JAKARTA: The House of Representatives has been urged to clearly define pornography, otherwise the bill on pornography currently being deliberated will restrict freedom of expression in the arts.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Scholars predict doom, gloom after Saddam

Scholars predict doom, gloom after SaddamFabiola Desy Unidjaja, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Local Middle East researchers downplayed the importance of Saddam Hussein's capture for the United States-led coalition on Monday and predicted that it would not end security problems in Iraq.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Tomy was lying, 'Tempo' witness says

Tomy was lying, 'Tempo' witness saysTony Hotland, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta A reporter with Tempo media group testified on Monday that she had interviewed businessman Tomy Winata, refuting the latter's statement in an earlier hearing that Tempo magazine reporters had not sought his confirmation ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Cooperation needed over migrant workers saving

Cooperation needed over migrant workers savingThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta International cooperation among non-governmental organizations (NGOs) is needed to campaign for the importance of savings and investment for migrant workers, an activist says.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/'Hasten slowly' in reviving the Doha Round: Honesty may be better

'Hasten slowly' in reviving the Doha Round: Honesty may be betterErnesto Zedillo, Director, Yale Center for the Study of Globalization, New Haven For those who believe in the necessity of multilateral trade talks, the international scene looks pretty bleak.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Sigit Pramono named BNI president in major reshuffle

Sigit Pramono named BNI president in major reshuffleRendi A. Witular and Abdul Kholik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Shareholders of troubled state-owned Bank Negara Indonesia (BNI) decided on Monday to fire seven of the bank's nine-member board of directors, and appointed Sigit Pramono as new ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Taufik Kiemas title causes raised eyebrows

Taufik Kiemas title causes raised eyebrowsKasparman Piliang, The Jakarta Post, Padang, West Sumatra Despite controversy, President Megawati Soekarnoputri's husband Taufik Kiemas will soon be bestowed with a customary title by leaders of a clan in West Sumatra province.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Is BRTI independent?

Is BRTI independent? Indonesian Telecommunications Society (Mastel) chairman Giri Suseno, during a hearing with House of Representatives Commission IV overseeing telecommunications, questioned the independence of the Telecommunications Regulatory Body (BRTI), as reported in The Jakarta Post, Dec.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/1,000 Papuans convene to discuss partition policy

1,000 Papuans convene to discuss partition policyNethy Dharma Somba, The Jakarta Post, Jayapura, Papua Nearly 1,000 Papuans from all walks of life began a two-day meeting sponsored by the local legislative council on Monday to seek a solution to the central government's controversial decision to ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Caltex to invest up to $400m to expand oil fields

Caltex to invest up to $400m to expand oil fieldsSandy Darmosumarto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Oil and gas company PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia (CPI) is planning to maintain between 510,000 and 515,000 barrels per day (bpd) of oil and gas production next year despite the current decline in output ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Four die, two missing in landslides

Four die, two missing in landslides Landslides hit four villages in Sendana subdistrict, Majene regency, South Sulawesi, on Monday, leaving at least four people dead, one seriously injured and two others missing.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/TV Program: Tuesday, December 16, 2003

TV Program: Tuesday, December 16, 2003TVRI .TB.30" .90" 5:00 a.m. Religious Teachings6:00 News: Berita Pagi7:30 Music8:00 TV Drama: Kemelut Cinta10:00 TV Drama11:30 Singing Contest: Konteswara 12:30 p.m.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Pakistan, RI to sign trade, counterterror pacts

Pakistan, RI to sign trade, counterterror pactsAssociated Press, Islamabad The leaders of the world's two largest Muslim countries, Pakistan and Indonesia, held talks Monday and were set to witness the signing of trade and counterterrorism agreements, the state news agency reported.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/'Other countries show concern for disabled'

'Other countries show concern for disabled' The government has stipulated that by the end of 2003, all government buildings must provide access for people with disabilities.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Officials warned against campaigning

Officials warned against campaigning YOGYAKARTA: Mayor Herry Zudianto has warned some 8,000 civil servants in Yogyakarta that he would fire them if they participated in campaigns for political parties ahead of the 2004 elections.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Ex-regent charged with corruption

Ex-regent charged with corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Prosecutors seek a Dutch interpreter

Prosecutors seek a Dutch interpreter TANGERANG: The hearing of a drug case at Tangerang District Court was adjourned again on Monday, as prosecutors are yet to find an interpreter for Dutch defendant Sibel Yuacuac, 20.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Pertamina to push ahead with Iraq venture

Pertamina to push ahead with Iraq ventureThe Jakarta Post , Jakarta State-owned oil and gas firm PT Pertamina hopes it will be able to proceed smoothly with its oil project in Iraq following the capture of former Iraqi strongman Saddam Hussein.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Student brawls hit Makassar university, 15 injured

Student brawls hit Makassar university, 15 injuredAndi Hajramurni, The Jakarta Post, Makassar, South Sulawesi At least 15 people were injured in a series of brawls between students from two schools at the state-run Hasanuddin University (Unhas) in Makassar, South Sulawesi.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Special unit proposed for East Flood Canal project

Special unit proposed for East Flood Canal projectThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The Jakarta Public Works Agency has proposed the establishment of an independent project management unit to handle the Rp 5 trillion (US$588.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/City delays mall construction

City delays mall construction JAKARTA: The city administration delayed the renovation of Block A building in Tanah Abang textile market, Central Jakarta, because Governor Sutiyoso could not officiate the start of construction for the Rp 700 billion (US$82 million) worth project, which was ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Ex-regent charged with corruption

Ex-regent charged with corruption KENDARI, Southeast Sulawesi: Southeast Sulawesi High Prosecutor's Office head Antasari Azhar said on Monday that he has declared a former Kolaka regent a suspect in a graft case.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Education of women key to curb population growth

Education of women key to curb population growthDewi Santoso, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The education of women plays a more pivotal role than the use of contraceptives in curbing population growth, an expert said on Monday.Sociologist Imam B.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/'Conflicting laws halt judicial reform'

'Conflicting laws halt judicial reform'Kurniawan Hari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Chief Justice Bagir Manan said on Monday the country's failure to speed up reform within the judiciary was the result of conflicting laws and regulations.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, December 16, 2003

Where to go in Bandung for Tuesday, December 16, 2003Film* French Films at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl. Purnawarman 32 (Tel. 022 4212417): South Park, Bigger, Longer and Uncut (Dec. 18 and Dec. 19).Exhibition* Fine Arts by Prilla Tania, at CCF - French Cultural Center, Jl.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Yovita preserving Timorese heritage

Yovita preserving Timorese heritageYemris Fointuna, The Jakarta Post, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur Yovita Meta is a hard worker and does not easily back down from challenges, especially in her efforts to empower the people in North Central Timor regency in East Nusa Tenggara.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business

Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Bekasi sniffs profits in Bantar Gebang dump

Bekasi sniffs profits in Bantar Gebang dumpBambang Nurbianto, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Learning from the Jakarta administration's poor waste management, Bekasi municipal administration will set up a city-owned company to convert Jakarta's waste at the Bantar Gebang dump into fertilizer and ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/PGN to issue $500 million in bonds next year: Official

PGN to issue $500 million in bonds next year: OfficialThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta State-owned gas utility company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has said it plans to issue bonds worth US$500 million next year to help finance its gas pipeline projects.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Govt funds allocated for micro, small businesses

Govt funds allocated for micro, small businessesThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta In another attempt to speed up the poverty eradication drive, the House of Representatives approved on Monday plans to set aside Rp 3.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/House starts screening corruption-busting aspirants

House starts screening corruption-busting aspirantsMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Six candidates for appointment to the long-awaited Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) boasted of their skills, courage and honesty on Monday during a selection hearing with the House ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Lucrative business with unrivaled pleasure

Lucrative business with unrivaled pleasureMahendra Gautama, Contributor, Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business

Cigar lounges: Lucratively enjoyable business Mahendra Gautama Contributor Jakarta For aficionados, smoking a premium-brand cigar, accompanied by a quality alcoholic drink, is an experience of unrivaled enjoyment that is hard to describe.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Conference agrees to combat climate change

Conference agrees to combat climate changeStevie Emilia, The Jakarta Post, Milan, Italy Some 95 ministers agreed to coordinate action against climate change, moving forward on making the final building blocks of the climate change treaty despite Russia's wait-and-see attitude toward ratifying the ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Fraud occurs at other BNI branches

Fraud occurs at other BNI branches Lending fraud cases have also occurred in Bank BNI branch offices in several small cities in the country, according to a document circulating among legislators.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/One missing after boat sinks

One missing after boat sinks At least one person is missing and presumed dead after an overloaded wooden raft capsized on Monday on the Kampar river, Riau. Kampar Police operations chief Adj. Comr. Hasyim said the raft, with a capacity of 60 people, had carried 75 passengers, mostly students.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen Gresik

Govt may seek new investor to buy out Semen GresikThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is considering seeking a new investor to buy out the shares of Cemex SA in state-owned cement maker PT Semen Gresik in a bid to resolve a protracted dispute with the Mexican cement giant, State Minister for ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Government to beef up environment law

Government to beef up environment lawUrip Hudiono, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government is preparing an integrated team to better investigate and prosecute environment-related offenses, to avoid previous cases where defendants were charged with lenient indictments.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/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.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Military may ban foreign teams from monitoring polls in Aceh

Military may ban foreign teams from monitoring polls in AcehTiarma Siboro and Nani Farida, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Banda Aceh Amid mounting criticism over restrictions on the press and independent groups in the war-torn province of Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, the Indonesian Military (TNI) said on ...

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanism

Saddam's trial: U.S. revenge vs. international mechanismLina A. Alexandra, Researcher, Centre for International Relations Studies, University of Indonesia, Jakarta The capture of Saddam Hussein, the U.S. government's most wanted person, at Tikrit yesterday made headlines across the world.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Torture, police and legal reform, democratization

Torture, police and legal reform, democratizationChristine Susanna Tjhin, Researcher, Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Jakarta On Nov.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Bunaken voted global winner of 2003 British Airways award

Bunaken voted global winner of 2003 British Airways award The Bunaken National Marine Park in South Sulawesi has been voted the global winner of this year's British Airways Tourism for Tomorrow awards.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/A culture of intimate conversation

A culture of intimate conversationChisato Hara, Contributor, Jakarta 'A cigar is conversation.' So says Yadie Dayana, manager of the Club Macanudo Cigar Divan and Bar at the Shangri-La Hotel.

Tue, 16 Dec 2003

JP/Part 2 of 2: Japan strives to maintain, develop partnership with Asia

Part 2 of 2: Japan strives to maintain, develop partnership with AsiaIchiro Fujisaki, Japanese Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, Jakarta ASEAN has been a source of stability and prosperity for more than three decades.